SHEAR QUIZ

How To Choose
The Right Shear

This guide will help you choose the best shear for your hair cutting needs.

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When cutting hair you're using very specific areas of your body on a daily basis – your fingers, hands and wrists – repeatedly, often replicating the same movements over and over again.

If the movement of using your shears means that you have to reach your thumb back towards your ring finger then this stretches the thumb tendon. When you’re doing this repeatedly, every day, it creates a lot of stress and inflammation.

You may also find that you have to hold your elbow high to cut, resulting in an unnatural stance that puts pressure on neck and elbows.

If the movement of using your shears means that you have to reach your thumb back towards your ring finger then this stretches the thumb tendon. When you’re doing this repeatedly, every day, it creates a lot of stress and inflammation.

You may also find that you have to hold your elbow high to cut, resulting in an unnatural stance that puts pressure on neck and elbows.

These common issues that stylists face can result in a number of serious and painful conditions:

These common issues that stylists face can result in a number of serious and painful conditions:

WHAT SAM VILLA SHEAR OWNERS ARE SAYING:

Reduce & Eliminate Pain

Hand saver!

I have been having thumb and hand pain for some time. Since using Sam Villa shears everything has changed. My thumb is starting to feel better and cutting hair is easier!

Ori C.

Verified Buyer

These are the best shears! I am able to cut with ease and not put stress on my hands and wrist.

Marisa A.

Verified Buyer

Best Shears Ever!

I recently was diagnosed with carpal tunnel and these shears alleviate so much pain and pressure on my thumb.

Ashley W.

Verified Buyer

Awesome!

The swivel helps tremendously with joint pain, making my cuts faster and more efficient. Love them! 10/10

Lynn L.

Verified Buyer

Swivel shears

​​I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and these swivel shears have helped my hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder health. I highly recommend them!

Kim N.

Verified Buyer

Shoulder/neck pain gone!

The swivel has made it so that I am cutting with my elbow down and therefore eliminates strain on my shoulder & neck. I'm glad I finally made the investment!

Ashley B

Verified Buyer

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SAM VILLA SHEARS

Feel the Difference

Imagine cutting hair pain-free! It's possible with Sam Villa shears. The ergonomic forward set thumb position on Sam Villa shears forces your elbow down while you cut, eliminating neck and shoulder pain.

OTHER SHEARS

1. Elbow forced into a raised position
2. Stress on thumb tendon

SAM VILLA SHEARS

1. Relaxed position with thumb forward and elbow down

OTHER SHEARS

1. Greater motion needed to open and close shear

SAM VILLA SHEARS

1. Reduced thumb motion

OTHER SHEARS

1. Elbow up position
2. Increased stress on elbow, shoulder and thumb tendon

SAM VILLA SHEARS

1. Relaxed elbow, shoulder and thumb tendon

WHAT SAM VILLA SHEAR OWNERS ARE SAYING:

Ergonomic Design

My fave!

The ergonomic design is great and they are lightweight as well. Plus they stay sharp for a long time!

David R.

Verified Buyer

Great deal

This is my second week cutting with these shears and I’m absolutely sold. Incredibly ergonomic, comfortable, and a clean sharp cut.

Casey Jo

Verified Buyer

Professional Swivel Shear

The swivel shear is ergonomically correct for ongoing comfort and protection. I won't use anything else.

Ashley W.

Verified Buyer

Smooth Precision!

These are amazing! Allow you to easily glide and remove weight/texturize! Ergonomic and very well made!

Amanda R.

Verified Buyer

Essential Series 30-Tooth Blender

They are nice for removing bulk My hands are now accustomed to feeling the more ergonomic handles. I have been having fun with cut and slide getting the hair out vs. just chopping away with them. Overall have been amazing! These shears are sturdy.

Paul D.

Verified Buyer

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Features & Benefits

Our shears are designed to provide unparalleled comfort, precision,& control maximizing your longevity behind the chair.

Ergonomic Comfort
crane handle designed to give you incredible precision while protecting your wrist, elbow and shoulder. 

Hot Knife Through Butter
100% Japanese steel and handcrafted convex blades glide smoothly through wet or dry hair and stay sharper longer.

Greater Precision & Control
Our unique dual finger tang stabilizes the top blade allowing you to cut straighter, more precise lines using just the thumb blade.

Ergonomic Comfort
crane handle designed to give you incredible precision while protecting your wrist, elbow and shoulder. 

Hot Knife Through Butter
100% Japanese steel and handcrafted convex blades glide smoothly through wet or dry hair and stay sharper longer.

Greater Precision & Control
Our unique dual finger tang stabilizes the top blade allowing you to cut straighter, more precise lines using just the thumb blade.

WHAT SAM VILLA SHEAR OWNERS ARE SAYING:

Performance

Most precise sheer I have

This is the most precise shear I have ever owned! I am so pleased with its performance! The blades are extremely sharp, so handle with care!

Adyson A.

Verified Buyer

Amazing shears!!

I love the comfort and performance of these shears. The swivel thumb makes them very versatile. This was a great purchase!

Michelle W.

Verified Buyer

Perfect shears

These are amazing! Smooth cutting and perfect size! These are my 3rd pair of shears from Sam Villa.

Kristy E.

Verified Buyer

Invisiblend Shears

I absolutely LOVE my new shear. Great quality and handling of it is very natural. Highly recommended!

Marie H.

Verified Buyer

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SAM VILLA SHEARS

Explore Our Collections

Available in Wet Cutting, Dry Cutting & Swivel

Sharp convex blades crafted from Japanese molybdenum alloy

Ergonomic crane handle for pain-free cutting

$500 - $600

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Exceptional value

Ergonomic crane handle design

Great every day shear

$315

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Ultra-lightweight design

Highly sculpted handle
 for comfort and control

Excellent for deep point cutting, precision lines and all-around cutting

$500

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Classic offset handle design

Excellent for detail
 and precision cutting

Expertly balanced Japanese convex blades

$500 - $550

Flexible Payments and No Late Fees With

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Sharpest & longest lasting blades

Exceptional balance
 and ergonomics

Highest quality Japanese handcrafted steel blades

$600 - $1,200

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Available in Wet Cutting, Dry Cutting & Swivel

 Sharp convex blades crafted from Japanese molybdenum alloy

Ergonomic crane handle for pain-free cutting

$375 - $400

Interest-free financing available

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Exceptional value

Ergonomic crane handle design

Great every day shear

$175

Interest-free financing available

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Ultra-lightweight design

Highly sculpted handle for comfort and control

Excellent for deep point cutting, precision lines and all-around cutting

$425

Interest-free financing available

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