To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release the thumb grip and:

• A. Close Your Palm Over The Shears
• B. Close Your Fingers Over The Finger Grip
• C. Wrap Your Thumb Around The Finger Grip
• D. Wrap Your Fingers Tightly Around The Blade

Answer: (A)

When you hold comb and shears in one hand, safety comes from a secure, protective grip. Releasing the thumb grip and closing your palm over the shears puts the blades and handles inside a stable cupped hand, which helps you control every movement and keeps the client safe from accidental nicks or cuts. This position also makes it easier to move smoothly between the comb and shears without the tool slipping toward the scalp.

Wrapping the thumb around the finger grip, wrapping fingers around the blade, or gripping tightly around the blade can loosen control or expose the blade toward the client. Those grips increase the risk of accidental contact with skin and reduce precision. Closing the palm over the shears keeps the tool contained and ready for safe, controlled cuts.