Hot take: I used to think those $200 'pro' shears were a must-have.
Bought a pair and honestly, my $60 ones from the beauty supply cut just as well for my daily work. Anyone have a favorite budget brand they actually trust?
Spot on. Those professional grade tools they sell to stylists are built to last and handle daily use. You can find shears and clippers that outperform big box store brands for half the price. It's all about finding the supplier that sells to the public.