thinning scissors

Noun

plural plural-only

A type of scissors used in hairdressing that has a serrated edge and which is used to reduce the bulk of a section of hair rather than the length.

Japanese Meaning

美容室などで髪のボリュームを減らし、動きや軽さを出すために使用される、鋸歯状の刃を持つはさみ。 / 髪の一部をすきばませることで全体の厚みを調整するための専用のはさみ。

The stylist used thinning scissors to remove bulk from my hair while keeping the length intact.

スタイリストは髪の長さを保ちながら量を減らすためにすきばさみを使った。

Sense（1）

A type of scissors used in hairdressing that has a serrated edge and which is used to reduce the bulk of a section of hair rather than the length.