Bonika Stylist Blog

  • Premiere Orlando Show May 31-June 2, 2025 - Meet Bonika Shears There.

    Premiere Orlando Show May 31-June 2, 2025 - Meet Bonika Shears There.

    We’re Back at Premiere Orlando – Booth #3659!
    Bonika Shears is returning to Premiere Orlando, May 31–June 2, 2025, and we’re thrilled to join the Salon Centric Pavilion for the first time! Stop by for shear sales, live sharpening by Peg Holbert, and daily classes with Bonnie Megowan. Try our newest models and learn how to keep your shears cutting like new — no matter the brand!

  • How Often Should Hair Cutting Scissors Be Sharpened?

    How Often Should Hair Cutting Scissors Be Sharpened?

    This source offers guidance on maintaining hair cutting shears, emphasizing that the frequency of sharpening depends on several factors. These factors include the quality of the shears, how often they are used, and the cutting techniques employed. The source suggests that high-quality shears may need less frequent sharpening than lower-quality ones, and that techniques like slide cutting can accelerate dulling. The article highlights the importance of regular maintenance to extend the time between sharpening, and warns that neglecting sharpening can lead to poor cuts, hand fatigue, and even damage to the shears.
  • Winner Alan Gwinner.

    Winner Alan Gwinner.

    Watch the video https://youtube.com/live/nU_L-UNQgBM?feature=share   Calling all shear aficionados! This March, unleash your inner dragon and get ready to strike gold with our Lucky Dragon Shear Giveaway! For every Bonika brand shear you purchase from our website during the month...

  • The Benefits of Sharpening Scissors in the Salon

    The Benefits of Sharpening Scissors in the Salon

    As any professional stylist knows, the quality of your tools directly impacts the quality of your work. Among these tools, scissors are perhaps the most critical. They must be exceptionally sharp and perfectly aligned to ensure precision cuts and client...

  • Flow Chart for Shear Sharpening by Max Maxwell

    Flow Chart for Shear Sharpening by Max Maxwell

    Max designed this flow chart for sharpening shears after his training at Bonika Shears.  Flow Chart: