noun
thinning scissors; thinning shears
Specialized scissors used by hairdressers and pet groomers to reduce hair volume without leaving blunt lines.
美容師はすきばさみで髪の量を調節した。
The hairdresser adjusted the hair volume with thinning scissors.
すきばさみを使うと、自然な仕上がりになる。
Using thinning shears gives a natural finish.
General term for scissors; すきばさみ specifically refers to thinning scissors with teeth on one or both blades.
Compound of すき (from 梳く, 'to comb' or 'to thin out') and はさみ ('scissors'). The kana spelling is standard.