I ordered these thinning shears for my wife, who is a licensed cosmetologist. She no longer works in a salon, but she cuts all of our hair. She has been needing a new pair of thinning shears, so I thought I would get these for her to try out, since she is a bit of an expert. She said they are a great value for the price. They are obviously not professional quality, but they are smooth and sharp enough to thin my son's hair, which is what they will primarily be used for. They are easy to use and lightweight. They fit her hand well, and seem pretty durable. She will get a lot of use out of them. Highly recommend!