A tool for cutting synthetic hair that is for sealing synthetic hair when synthetic hair is braided and cut to length. The tool for cutting synthetic hair includes a top portion containing a cutting blade and a bottom portion containing an electric heating element. An electrical cord extends into the bottom portion connecting a switch to the heating element. A hinge connects the top and bottom portions. The top portion is urged away from the bottom portion by a spring. Synthetic hair is placed between the top and bottom portions. When the cutting blade is brought in contact with the heating element, the synthetic hair is cut and sealed.