Thinning shears: some swear by them, others ban them in the salon.

I use them sparingly to avoid over-thinning.

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Saw a tutorial last week that changed my mind on thinning shears. The stylist said they can cause split ends faster. Now I only use them on the very ends. Too much thinning makes hair look stringy. Your sparing use is probably the best way. Honestly, banning them outright seems too extreme.

mary_johnson525h ago

You hit the nail on the head! Thinning shears can be a DISASTER if overused. They don't just cause split ends; they make hair weak and prone to breakage all over. I've had friends whose hair looked THIN and stringy after too much thinning. It's crucial to use them only on the very ends, like you said, and even then, sparingly. Professional stylists often warn that home use can lead to permanent damage. While banning them is too much, people really need to understand the risks before picking them up.