Plain answers about hair scissors.

Who we write for

Mostly apprentices, career changers and stylists in their first few years on the floor. Some are choosing a first professional pair. Some have outgrown their training kit. Some bought the wrong scissor once and don't want to do it again. If that sounds familiar, start with our choosing guide.

What we stock, and why it's short

We list 21 models from four makers: Mina, Ichiro, Juntetsu and Yasaka. Juntetsu scissors are handmade in Japan, and Yasaka scissors are made in Japan. A short list means we can explain each model properly, and you can compare them in one sitting instead of fifty tabs.

Our brand pages also cover makers we don't list models for. They're there to help you understand the wider choice, so you can ask a better question wherever you shop.

What we'll tell you to skip

Plenty of things on a scissor box don't matter much for a first professional pair: exotic steel names, very high hardness numbers, decorative screws. Fit, handle and the job matter far more. We'll say so when it's true, even if it means you spend less.