Rock Paper Shears VS. 
Buying Your Own Shears

The Shear Math of It

Still buying and maintaining your own shears? Let’s do the math. Between upfront costs, sharpening, replacements, and downtime, the traditional way of owning shears adds up fast. Here’s how a Rock Paper Shears subscription flips that outdated model on its head, saves you money, and keeps your toolkit sharp year-round.

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The New Way

The Old Way

1 Premium shear, swap for 

sharp shears every 

6 months

$11.99/month

($71.94 every 6 months)

$400 to $1,000+ to buy just one shear? Ridiculous

2 Premium shears, swap for sharp shears every 6 months

$17.99/month

($107.88 every 6 months)

An additional $400 to $1,000+

Professional Sharpening

 

 

Included

$25 to $45, 2x to 3x per year

Switching Costs

(Guiltless Choice)

Included

Try a new shear... Change your length, style, or color with just a mouse click.  

Never buy a new shear again!

$400 to $1,000+ per shear

Customize Your Style

Included

Choose from 60 different color & style combos now; switch it up later at no charge.

Nope

Consistent Maintenance

Included

Set it & forget it!  Receive sharp shears on a predictable schedule!

Nope

Seamless Experience

 

Included

No downtime!  We mail you sharp replacement shears first so you're never without your shears.

Nope

Grab a loaner pair & expect productivity losses while you wait for your shears to be sharpened; up to 2 weeks if by mail.

Shear Subscription vs. 
Buying Shears

The Shear Math of It

Still buying and maintaining your own shears? Let’s do the math. Between upfront costs, sharpening, replacements, and downtime, the traditional way of owning shears adds up fast. Here’s how a Rock Paper Shears subscription flips that outdated model on its head, saves you money, and keeps your toolkit sharp year-round.

The New Way

The Old Way

1 Premium shear, swap for sharp shears every 6 months

$11.99/month

($71.94 every 6 months)

$400 to $1,000+ to buy just one shear? Ridiculous

2 Premium shears, swap for sharp shears every 6 months

$17.99/month

($107.88 every 6 months)

An additional $400 to $1,000+

Professional Sharpening

 

 

Included

$25 to $45, 2x to 3x per year

Switching Costs

(Guiltless Choice)

Included

Try a new shear... Change your length, style, or color with just a mouse click.  

Never buy a new shear again!

$400 to $1,000+ per shear

Customize Your Style

Included

Choose from 60 different color & style combos now; switch it up later at no charge.

Nope

Consistent Maintenance

Included

Set it & forget it!  Receive sharp shears on a predictable schedule!

Nope

Seamless Experience

 

Included

No downtime!  We mail you sharp replacement shears first so you're never without your shears.

Nope

Grab a loaner pair & expect productivity losses while you wait for your shears to be sharpened; up to 2 weeks if by mail.

The Cost of Owning Shears is... Shear Madness

Buying your own high-end shears used to feel like a rite of passage.  But now?  It's more like an expensive guessing game.  A single pair of professional beauty shears can easily cost $400 to $1000+, and that's before you realize you still need a blender, a case, finger inserts, and a trustworthy sharpener who won't permanently mutilate your expensive shears.

We Make It Easy to Stay Sharp

Rock Paper Shears flips that whole mess on its head. For example, if you wanted to swap out your shears twice a year and went with the Elite shear and blender combo, you'd spend just $19.98 a month. That covers professional sharpening, cleaning, and roundtrip delivery; plus the freedom to change your handle style style, blade length, or even color with a simple mouse click. This isn't just a subscription, it's peace of mind; a streamlined, comprehensive solution to your professional hair cutting needs, and the confidence that your tools will always be sharp as your cuts.

How a Shear Subscription Works

Rock Paper Shears flips that whole mess on its head. For example, if you wanted to swap out your shears twice a year and went with the Elite shear and blender combo, you'd spend just $19.98 a month. That covers professional sharpening, cleaning, and roundtrip delivery; plus the freedom to change your handle style style, blade length, or even color with a simple mouse click. This isn't just a subscription, it's peace of mind; a streamlined, comprehensive solution to your professional hair cutting needs, and the confidence that your tools will always be sharp as your cuts. 

 

Have more questions about how the Rock Paper Shears subscription works? Check out our FAQs for quick answers on swaps, shipping, and sharpening. 

What are Stylists Saying

 “I love Rock paper shears so much! They have great customer service. It so easy no need to contact someone to sharpen your shears ever again. You just send the old pair back when they send you a sharp new pair. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience with them. Thank you for offering this service!” – Logan B.  

 

“5 ish years later and I'm still. Completely in love with this company. They love their customers and take care of you like family. I'll always recommend them to anyone that will listen! 

 

I think I was one of the first people to sign up for the service where they send the sharp shears out every 6 months. It’s amazing. I love not having to worry about it The owner is great. Pat makes you feel like you have known him forever and is very personable in his messages. He’s always ready to help and answer questions if you have them and responds quickly. 

 

I can’t Recommend this company enough and owner enough.” – Christine T.  

 

“I've used this brand for about 5 years. The owner does a great job Maintaining relationships with he customers. Ordering is easy and convenient t and the Shears are quality. Always recommend them to everyone in the industry” – Franco Z.