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# Care and adjustment for your hairdressing scissors | Dune Scissors

![Dune scissors prepared in the workshop](https://www.mydune.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Page_Conseils_Hero-scaled.jpg)

Care advice

## Preserve your favourite tool

The “ **Quality Control**  ” seal on the rings of your scissors confirms the final inspection carried out by our after-sales workshop in France.

To keep enjoying every cut and extend the life of your tools, follow these care routines.

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## Checking and adjusting blade tension

As you cut, the natural pressure from your hand gradually loosens the adjustment screw.

**The risk:**  scissors that are too loose fold the hair instead of cutting it cleanly and wear the edge prematurely.

**The golden rule:**  check the tension every morning or as soon as you notice a drop in cutting performance.

Correct tension keeps movement smooth, reduces hand effort and preserves cutting precision.

### How do you test the tension?

1. Hold the scissors vertically by one ring.

1. Lift the other handle to 90°, then let it fall freely.

1. The blade should stop gently around two-thirds of the way down. If it closes completely straight away, the tension is too low.

![Three steps to check blade tension](https://www.mydune.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Comment_Tester_la_Tensions.jpg)

### How do you adjust blade pressure?

Use the adjustment key supplied with your scissors. Turn the screw clockwise, **one notch at a time** .

**Caution:**  never tighten abruptly. You could damage the washer and screw mechanism.

![The key and movement used to adjust the scissors’ screw](https://www.mydune.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Comment_Regler_Pression_Lames.png)

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## Protecting and storing your tools

**After each use:**  wipe your scissors and store them carefully in their case.

**Avoid:**  leaving your scissors unprotected against other metal objects. Small impacts can chip the blade edges.

![Two cases protecting Dune scissors](https://www.mydune.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Page_Trousses.jpg)

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## The golden rules of use and cleaning

**Use only for hair:**  cut only human hair, never paper, plastic or synthetic hair.

**Never:**  immerse the blades in bleach or a harsh disinfectant bath.

**Disinfecting and drying:**  after using an antibacterial spray or wipe, immediately dry the blades with a soft, clean cloth. Do not let the product dry on the steel.