I am starting out with cheap ones from Walmart -- I think this was a mistake and I should have at least gone to Sally's Beauty Supply for a mid-grade pair. As I learn what I am doing, I will upgrade. With thinning shears, just take small sections at a time, and cut like you would normal scissors, but only half the hair will be cut due to the way the blade is segmented. That way, there is not just a chopped off look to the edge. I have read it is better to get the thinning shears with teeth on both sides.
For people hair, I start towards the scalp and work my way out, making maybe 3 cuts or so along the way. I think I will try to do the same with the Yorkie face hair, just closer together.
It would probably good for both of us, if someone who is already grooming faces with their thinning shears to add to the thread. My two are not ready for shears yet. I did a bit of grooming with my last Yorkie but always had a time of it looking too choppy around the face. I am sure the thinning shears will help. Just have to go slow and be careful not to let them whack off too much. |