To hold the comb and shears together safely, release the thumb grip and:

• A. Close your palm over the shears
• B. Slide the comb down the blade
• C. Hook the pinky finger under the handle
• D. Rotate the wrist to secure them

Answer: (A)

Securing tools safely comes from keeping the blades closed and the grip stable. After releasing the thumb grip, curling your palm around the shears locks the blades in a closed position and keeps the comb and scissors together in one secure grip. This minimizes the risk of nicks to your client or yourself and makes it easier to move from place to place without losing control. Other ways of holding them either leave the blades exposed or create an unstable grip that can slip or cause injury, so they aren’t as safe or reliable.