A haircut with hot scissors: benefit or harm to hair? I will tell you about the nuances, without knowing which I had to part with long natural hair. My personal experience

I had heard a lot about getting a haircut with hot scissors. It was meant to seal split ends, strengthen my hair, and shield it from further harm. The concept seemed ideal, particularly since I was attempting to let my natural hair grow out. I made the decision to give it a shot, having faith in the procedure even though I didn’t fully grasp every aspect.

But things didn’t go according to plan. I began to notice less than ideal changes in my hair after a few sessions. It no longer had the same glossy appearance and was thinner and more brittle. Ultimately, I had to chop off a good deal of my beloved long hair.

I’ll talk about my own experience using hot scissors in this post, along with what went wrong and what I wish I had known before. Hopefully, if you’re thinking about trying this popular method for yourself, it will help you make an informed choice.

A hot-slice haircut can be advantageous or detrimental, based on the type of hair and the technique used. Although the method claims to seal split ends and encourage healthier hair growth, my own experience has shown that it can cause unanticipated damage if not used properly and with care. I’ll share the most important things I learned to help you avoid making the same mistake that led to the loss of my long, natural hair.

Why I decided to try a haircut with hot scissors

The response to this query is extremely straightforward: I desired long hair free of split ends. My hair was curly, but other than that, it fit me perfectly, so I never really complained about it. Apart from the wavy composition, there were additional issues such as knots and broken ends. My hair used to get so tangled and split that I had to get a haircut as soon as I couldn’t comb it normally until I discovered the ideal care regimen.

Though I now realize that the incorrect products were the cause rather than the hair, I used to hold my hair structure responsible for everything. The master I saw during one of these forced salon visits advised me to try a haircut with hot scissors, which can literally "solder" split ends; as a result, I will be able to cut my hair less frequently and let it grow to the length of my dreams.

Naturally, I didn’t require much convincing! I concurred, even though this kind of haircut can be rather expensive.

What is this salon service

I’ll go into further detail so you can see how a thermal haircut differs from a regular haircut.

This haircut is done with specialized scissors whose ceramic blades are heated by high-frequency electric current to temperatures between 80 and 150 °C. Throughout the process, the temperature is kept constant by the integrated thermostat. The keratin shell melts where a hot blade is cut, causing "sealing" of the ends to occur and preventing breakage and split ends.

How this type of haircut is done

The master’s actions follow this sequence:

1. Using an ultrasound scanner, diagnostics are made hair shell and cuticle along the entire length, the thickness of the hair and the degree of delamination of the ends are determined.
2. The necessary for reliable melting of the ends is established heating temperature scissors.
3. The hair is divided into separate strands, which are twisted into bundles.
4. A strand twisted into a tourniquet is processed with hot scissors in such a way as to cut off all split ends.
5. After processing the hair along the length, a haircut is performed with hot scissors in accordance with the chosen model (straight cut, cascade, etc.d.).

When cutting with hot scissors, the master’s credentials and his adherence to technology—specifically, utilizing an ultrasound scanner to perform hair diagnostics—are decisive factors. If this step is skipped, the temperature at which scissors melt their ends will not be accurately determined.

You must individually adjust the heating temperature of the scissors based on the type, thickness, and extent of damage to the hair:

• severely damaged hair – from 80 °C to 110 °C;
• thin, dry and porous hair – no higher than 110 °C;
• normal hair – from 120 to 130 °C;
• thick and coarse hair – from 130 °C to 150 °C.

Under no circumstances should you process the ends with hot scissors and then trim them with regular scissors. This option is indicative of a poorly trained hairstylist, as the sealed ends will disappear along with the entire effect of the haircut.

What results I achieved with regular thermal haircuts

I had fairly long, natural hair when I tried this salon service for the first time. At the time, I had just grown out my hair color and was content with the length of my hair despite the gray hair that was starting to show. I was however very upset about the way my hair was split and tangled. I genuinely expected a thermal haircut to be a cure-all.

I didn’t have the knowledge about hair care that I have now, I really trusted the hairdressers I went to, and I was sure that tangled and split ends were features of my hair structure. I started getting my hair cut this way around 2013, without having any information at all about how such a haircut should be done. I’ll say right away that I noticed the first changes for the better about a year later, by that time the interval between haircuts was 4-5 months, and a regular haircut used to last me literally 2 months, and then it was simply impossible to comb my hair even with a spray, so I got my hair cut constantly.

I don’t have any informative pictures of my hair from that period because I didn’t take any special ones at the time, let alone any that show how I was taking care of it, but you can get an idea of the length and condition of my hair from these haphazard summer 2014 vacation photos:

These are just random vacation photos, so please don’t judge too harshly. However, they do a good job of capturing my hair’s thickness and condition about a year and a half after my first thermal haircut.

To tell the truth, I was overjoyed! It was a major breakthrough for me when my hair stopped tangling and splitting so much and I could now get a haircut every four to five months instead of every two. I was able to gradually increase the length because I was not required to continuously trim off all of the growth.

I continued to cut with hot scissors, my hair looked good, did not break, did not split, which allowed me to grow a very decent length. In 2015, I was going to get married, and, of course, my hairstyle on the wedding day had to be impeccable. At first, I considered the option of false hair, but the master who did my wedding hairstyle dissuaded me from this idea. I have never regretted that I turned to her, I really liked the result. Because of the curls in my hairdo, the length of my hair decreased by at least half, but the hairstyle itself perfectly fit into the wedding look that I am presenting for your judgment:

A fatal haircut, because of which I lost my length

As usual, nothing indicated trouble ahead. At the end of December 2016, I had another haircut because I was unable to locate a single somewhat suitable photo from the previous year. The haircut was done as usual, though I felt the hairstylist was a little distracted and not entirely focused. Nevertheless, I didn’t worry about anything until I saw the finished product. They cut my hair 15 cm shorter than I had anticipated, to start. Secondly, there was obviously a problem with my hair, though I was unsure of the precise nature of it.

I noticed that my hair was splitting all the way below my shoulders two weeks after the haircut. Each cut hair at this level split into a "herringbone" because the haircut was done in bundles just below the shoulders. You’ll have to trust me on this one since I don’t have a picture of the botched haircut. I was appalled. I didn’t visit this hairdresser again, of course.

There can only be one reason – the wrong temperature of the hot scissors. It was because the hairdresser always determined the temperature "by eye", without conducting a preliminary diagnosis with an ultrasound scanner that this haircut became fatal for me.

Unfortunately, I was unaware at the time that a diagnostic using a special device was required in order to accurately select the temperature of the hot scissors prior to a haircut.I discovered this information after the unsuccessful haircut.

I’m not sure why the hairdresser missed the temperature that particular time; it was just a human error. That was how furious I felt all around me until the first of February 2017. My hair was naturally damaged, resulting from an unsuccessful thermal haircut, but the new hairdresser I saw suggested that my hair appeared this way because of the wash, powder, or coloring with too high an oxide content. I left the square because it was decided to cut off everything that detracts from the hair’s appearance:

These were my first attempts at taking pictures of the hair (pardon the poor quality; I took them for myself), with the intention of determining its length and quality. I made the decision to grow my hair in 2017 after discovering Hairmaniac.

Although using hot scissors to cut hair might seem like a miracle cure for split ends, it’s crucial to be aware of the risks. Many people say it seals the hair and helps it retain moisture, but in my experience, the effects fell short of the claims made. My hair started to break off more easily, and I finally had to chop off a good portion of it.

It was disappointing that there was a lack of clear information and appropriate guidance that resulted in unanticipated damage. I discovered that not everyone can use this technique, particularly if they have fine or easily broken hair. Before deciding to get this kind of haircut, it is imperative that you conduct extensive research or speak with a reliable professional.

Hot scissors may, in the end, be effective for certain people, but they can be harmful to others, like me. If you’re thinking about it, carefully consider the benefits and drawbacks. It’s important to exercise caution to avoid regrets, like I did.

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