15% of people are left handed, but up until now there were very few haircutting scissors that catered to this percentage – many left-handed hairstylists have ended up learning how to cut hair using their right hand which can cause problems in terms of ergonomics and functionality.

Fortunately, their are some popular scissor brands and styles now available for lefties!

Many are made out of super-steel, which is actually a better component than what the right handed scissors are made out of, so you’ll finally get the advantage! Some also feature an improved adjustor dial – which can be thick and awkward. But this one is slim and it won’t get in the way as you cut. For additional cutting ease, look for handles that are ergonomic, and a bent thumbring and permanent finger rest.

A lot of design and attention went into creating these scissors – so that when you put it in your hand it feels like it should be there!

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Actress Mischa Barton is launching her own line of hair accessories – no word on if she’ll include speciality scissors or left handed scissors – but we’re betting she’ll stick to the basics.

The former ‘The O.C.’ star has joined forces with accessories designer Stacey Lapidus for her line of hair accessories, to be called ‘Mischa Barton for Stacey Lapidus’.

The accessories will include a range of headbands made from many different types of materials and fabrics including silk, feathers, crystals and pearls. These luxe hair items – with a celeb name on them -  will cost from 40 dollars to 200 dollars.

“Accessories are fun and they’re easy to wear. I’ve always loved headbands and have worn Stacey’s headbands for a while,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

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