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Straight vs. Curved Grooming Shears: Which Should You Use?
Straight vs. Curved Grooming Shears: Which Should You Use?
Straight shears give you clean structure and crisp pattern lines. Curved shears follow the dog's shape with less fighting the coat. This article shows where each one works best and... Read more...
Meet Reiki Shears at Wild West Groom Fest 2026, Booth 29
Meet Reiki Shears at Wild West Groom Fest 2026, Booth 29
Reiki Shears is headed to Wild West Groom Fest 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. Come find us at Booth 29, try the shears in person, talk sharpening, and check out some... Read more...
How to Use Dog Grooming Thinning Shears: Straight, Curved & Left-Handed Techniques
How to Use Dog Grooming Thinning Shears: Straight, Curved & Left-Handed Techniques
Dog grooming thinning shears help you soften blunt scissor lines, blend coat transitions, and refine legs, feet, and faces without stripping shape. Learn when to use straight, curved, and left-handed... Read more...
Silver Taek in Los Angeles: Asian Fusion Grooming & What We Learned
Silver Taek in Los Angeles: Asian Fusion Grooming & What We Learned
Reiki Shears helped bring Silver Taek to Los Angeles for a day of Asian Fusion grooming education, precision scissoring, Korean styling, and hands-on learning. Read more...
SuperZoo 2026: What We Learned From Groomers in Las Vegas
SuperZoo 2026: What We Learned From Groomers in Las Vegas
At SuperZoo 2026, Reiki Shears brought about 250 shears to Las Vegas and spent the show talking tools with working groomers. Here’s what we learned from the experience. Read more...
Fun in the Sun Grooming Show 2026: Why Groomers Should Attend
Fun in the Sun Grooming Show 2026: Why Groomers Should Attend
The Fun in the Sun Grooming Show 2026 gives you a rare chance to watch top groomers work, test tools in person, and bring back ideas that can improve finish... Read more...
Best Thinning Shears for Dog Grooming: What Pros Look For
Best Thinning Shears for Dog Grooming: What Pros Look For
A thinner should do more than remove bulk. It should blend cleanly, release hair well, and fit the way you groom. Here is how pros judge dog grooming thinning shears... Read more...
Best Curved Chunker for Dog Grooming: What Pros Look For
Best Curved Chunker for Dog Grooming: What Pros Look For
A curved chunker should follow the dog's shape, not fight it. This guide shows what to inspect in the cut, the balance, the steel, and the grip so you can... Read more...
How to evaluate a dog grooming comb like a pro
How to evaluate a dog grooming comb like a pro
A good dog grooming comb tells you the truth about the coat. Learn how tooth spacing, depth, weight, and finish affect glide, control, and coat checking in the salon. Read more...
Offset vs Opposing Handle Grooming Shears: Which Ergonomic Design Is Right for You?
Choosing between offset and opposing handle grooming shears is about more than appearance. Learn how each ergonomic design affects comfort, control, wrist position, and fatigue so you can choose the handle style that best fits the way you groom every day. Read more...
How to Choose the Right Length Grooming Shears: Finding the Best Size for Your Grooming Style
Choosing the right grooming shear length can improve comfort, efficiency, and the quality of every groom. Learn when to use 5.5", 6", 6.5", 7", 7.5", and 8" shears, and how professionals build a shear collection that fits their grooming style. Read more...
What Makes Premium Grooming Shears Different? A Buyer's Guide
Not all grooming shears are created equal. Learn what makes premium shears worth the investment and what professional groomers should look for before buying.shear Read more...
How Many Teeth Should a Chunker Have? A Complete Guide for Professional Groomers
Learn how chunker tooth count affects coat removal, blending, shaping, and finishing so you can choose the right grooming shear for your style and the dogs you groom. Read more...
Chunker vs Blender: Understanding the Difference and When to Use Each
Understand the differences between chunking shears and blenders, how each tool shapes the coat, and when professional groomers reach for one over the other. Read more...
What Is a Chunking Shear? Everything Professional Groomers Should Know
Learn what a chunking shear is, how it differs from thinning shears, when to use one, and why it has become an essential finishing tool for professional dog groomers. Read more...
Curved Chunking Shears vs Straight Chunking Shears: Which One Belongs in Your Grooming Kit?
Learn the differences between curved and straight chunking shears, when to use each, and why many professional groomers keep both in their toolkit. Read more...