About
Handcrafted in Japan, ARC Scissors offers the highest quality Japanese scissors created by craftsmen who are as passionate about making scissors as you are about cutting hair.
When it comes to handcrafting scissors for professional hairstylists, ARC™ Scissors refuses to take shortcuts.
Made in Japan, never on a factory line.
Every one of our scissors is handmade in Japan and to prove the origin, the country of Japan places a Made in Japan stamp on the scissor itself, along with a unique serial number and patent mark, offering traceability to the steel factories in Japan.
Quick Tips
Dry Cutting The Face-Frame: Smart Trick For Better Control
Dry Cutting The Face-Frame: Smart Trick For Better Control
How To Avoid Holes In Your Layers
How To Avoid Holes In Your Layers
“The Pinwheel” Effect: How To Layer A Pixie
“The Pinwheel” Effect: How To Layer A Pixie
Slide Cutting vs. Point Cutting Extensions
Slide Cutting vs. Point Cutting Extensions
Use “Weave Cutting” To Connect Layers
Use “Weave Cutting” To Connect Layers
Why You Should Cut Mid-Length Haircuts On DRY Hair
Why You Should Cut Mid-Length Haircuts On DRY Hair
Bixie Sectioning Roadmap For Weight Removal
Bixie Sectioning Roadmap For Weight Removal
How To Approach The Crown In Your Bixie
How To Approach The Crown In Your Bixie
What Makes A “Butterfly Cut” Actually Different?
What Makes A “Butterfly Cut” Actually Different?
Why “The Backdrop” Is Your Most Crucial Layering Section
Why “The Backdrop” Is Your Most Crucial Layering Section
Client “Head Tilt” Trick For Easier Elevation
Client “Head Tilt” Trick For Easier Elevation
How To Properly Check For Balance
How To Properly Check For Balance
Cut Shags Dry–Here’s Why!
Cut Shags Dry–Here’s Why!
Create Soft, Textured Bangs With This Cutting Technique
Create Soft, Textured Bangs With This Cutting Technique
Shag vs. Mullet: The Key Difference You Must Know
Shag vs. Mullet: The Key Difference You Must Know
Break This Blowout Rule To Master Shag Styling
Break This Blowout Rule To Master Shag Styling
Unlock The Perfect Shag: Customize With These 3 Facial Features
Unlock The Perfect Shag: Customize With These 3 Facial Features
Don’t Know Where To Start The Bang Section? Try This Easy Trick!
Don’t Know Where To Start The Bang Section? Try This Easy Trick!
Don’t Skip This Final Step In Curly Cuts
Don’t Skip This Final Step In Curly Cuts
Start Curly Cuts By “Creating A Frame”
Start Curly Cuts By “Creating A Frame”
Listen To Your Clipper—Here’s Why!
Listen To Your Clipper—Here’s Why!
Trimmer Trick To Blend Out Lines Quickly
Trimmer Trick To Blend Out Lines Quickly
Overdirect To Create A Natural V-Shape
Overdirect To Create A Natural V-Shape
The 3 Key Cutting Angles For Men’s Cuts
The 3 Key Cutting Angles For Men’s Cuts
What Texture Really Means In A Men’s Cut
What Texture Really Means In A Men’s Cut
Cut Without Disrupting The Curl Pattern
Cut Without Disrupting The Curl Pattern
How To Book Out Curly Cuts
How To Book Out Curly Cuts
How To Avoid “Buckling” In Your French Bob
How To Avoid “Buckling” In Your French Bob
Not Your Typical Beauty School Graduation
Not Your Typical Beauty School Graduation
Where To Cut Layers Based On Hairline Density
Where To Cut Layers Based On Hairline Density
How Often To Check Your Client’s Head Position
How Often To Check Your Client’s Head Position
4 Essential Client Prep Tips for Curly Cuts
4 Essential Client Prep Tips for Curly Cuts
Do’s & Don’ts of Over-Direction for Curly Cuts
Do’s & Don’ts of Over-Direction for Curly Cuts
How to Accommodate for Varying Textures Around the Head
How to Accommodate for Varying Textures Around the Head
Create Balance With Varying Textures Using This Method
Create Balance With Varying Textures Using This Method
Less Density, More Sections for Curly Cuts—Here’s Why
Less Density, More Sections for Curly Cuts—Here’s Why
How to Account for Shrinkage in Curly Cuts
How to Account for Shrinkage in Curly Cuts
Don’t Make This Product Mistake on Curly Hair
Don’t Make This Product Mistake on Curly Hair
Cutting Loose or Compromised Curls Use This Technique!
Cutting Loose or Compromised Curls Use This Technique!
The 3 Fundamentals of Rëzo: How to Create Them
The 3 Fundamentals of Rëzo: How to Create Them
Create a Balanced Curly Cut With This Tip
Create a Balanced Curly Cut With This Tip
How to Create Defined Curls & Avoid Frizz
How to Create Defined Curls & Avoid Frizz
Mastering Low-Maintenance Layers: Cater to Where the Hair Naturally Falls
Mastering Low-Maintenance Layers: Cater to Where the Hair Naturally Falls
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