25/05/2026
Master your grip, master your craft. โ๏ธ
The way you hold your grooming scissors has a huge impact on your precision, comfort, and long-term hand health.
A proper grooming grip should feel relaxed and balanced:
โข Only the thumb should move while cutting
โข Avoid pushing your thumb too deeply into the ring
โข Let your ring finger rest naturally in the finger ring
โข Use your index and middle fingers to guide and stabilise the shear
โข Keep your pinky on the finger rest for added control and stability
A relaxed, open-handed grip promotes smoother movement, better control, and helps reduce strain on the wrist, thumb, and hand during long grooming sessions.
Invest in your technique as much as your tools.
Check out our educational video here:
https://utsumigrooming.ie/products/grooming-shear-holding-techniques-video-kazuaki-jingu