Tuesday, May 27, 2008

ergonomics for hairstylists

OK, you have heard this all before, but after having my haircut today and watching the stylist standing with arms held out to shoulder level and up, they have got to have a lot of discomfort at the end of the day.

First make sure your scissors have a bend in them to avoid bending your own wrists. There are ergonomic scissors for stylists out there, invest in yourself and get them. Kenchii makes several some with a swivel, flex scissors is another brand.
Make sure between clients you take the time to do shoulder rolls and gentle stretches of your hands and arms.

I need to look good, so please you need to be comfortable cutting hair, and for pete's sake wear comfortable shoes.

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