Bought thinning shears and did it myself!

[Lexi Rae]

ok, now i have to go spend more money today online .. thank you.
can i aslo use it on the beard and face,, lexi's hair is pretty long in the face,
just the way i like it.

[pookiebear]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

ok, now i have to go spend more money today online .. thank you.
can i aslo use it on the beard and face,, lexi's hair is pretty long in the face,
just the way i like it.

Heck yeah, you can use it anywhere you want to on him. Just take it slow and don't get the top layer or you'll end up with unattractive short pieces. Post a picture so I can see!

[Lexi Rae]

i just went online to sallys and saw the shears you got.# 30 for 14.99
great price,, but they are small arent they? i think want to get a bigger
shear.. not sure though. what do ya think? i hate those little ones

[Lexi Rae]

i just saw themfor 8.49 at petstore.com, and dr fosters has them for 12.99.
im gonna check out the beauty supply place where i live..
thanks

[pookiebear]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

i just saw themfor 8.49 at petstore.com, and dr fosters has them for 12.99.
im gonna check out the beauty supply place where i live..
thanks

I didn't find that I needed a bigger pair at all. The actual size of the scissors was ok, I didn't use them more than 15 minutes though. Do you mean with larger gaps between the teeth to take more hair out, or just overall bigger? The #30 worked great. Being inexperienced I was afraid of taking out too much hair so I opted for the 30. If you want to remove more hair you can go for the #40.

[Lexi Rae]

i meant like a bigger nose. a longer scissor. so the small ones are ok right?
like 6 inches right? just wann make sure im getting the right one.. and
is it the round tip?

[pookiebear]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

i meant like a bigger nose. a longer scissor. so the small ones are ok right?
like 6 inches right? just wann make sure im getting the right one.. and
is it the round tip?

Yes, they do have a round tip, I think any of them have a round tip. Getting in there under the arms and around the face, I would think that you would want the smaller ones. You'll do fine with those.

[jeanief]

He does look pleased with himself. Job well done !

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Thank You for the suggestions Pookiebear
I went to the pet and vet supply today and bought thinning shears, so I'm going to try and do Abby today. I just cant' bring myself to have her beautiful coat cut off, even though she gets mats and tangles. I also bought cowboy magic, so we'll see how that goes. I'll let you know

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Abby turned out pretty good if I do say so myself! If only that groomer hadn't shaved her nose, she'd look perfect! (the last time I had her professionally groomed, the groomer shaved her nose)

Anyway, her coat lays so much better and her legs don't look so shaggy. I bathed her this morning and not nearly as many tangles to work out afterward! Thanks so much for the tip! I'm glad I read your post and trimmed underneath and not on the top!

[Rebeccajo]

I had bought a pair at Walmart today cause my Destiny is pregnant and getting hot easy but I did not want to cut her real hair short, thinning scissors worked great she seems to be feeling much better

[lynzy420]

Pookie, I know you pop in now and again...just wanted to thank you for these tips...I have a elec clipper, blunt scissors and they always look a wreck, I purchased the thinning shares at Sally's and wow, I know I can do this now!