How to Choose Professional Hairdressing Scissors: Steel, Blade and Fit
Scissors are the most personal tool a stylist owns. The right pair cuts cleanly without pushing hair, suits your cutting style and saves your hand over a full column of clients. Price follows steel and craftsmanship — but the best shear for you is the one that fits your hand and your technique.
Blade type: bevelled vs convex
Bevelled-edge blades are durable and great for everyday wet cutting and blunt lines. Convex (hamaguri) edges — the hallmark of Japanese shears — are razor-sharp and glide for slide-cutting and detailed work, but need careful maintenance. Choose the edge that matches how you actually cut.
Kasho Sagano Series KSG 6.0in Offset Scissor · €840 — View in catalog →
Steel quality
Higher-grade Japanese or Cobalt steels hold an edge far longer and resist nicks, which is why premium shears cost more and last for years with proper care. A good pair is an investment that pays back in clean cuts and fewer sharpening trips — treat it like one.
Kasho Blue Series 5.5in Offset Scissor · €420 — View in catalog →
Size and how you cut
Shorter blades (around 5–5.5") give control for detail, point-cutting and scissor-over-comb; longer blades (6"+) cover more hair and suit scissor-over-comb on the body and barbering. Pick the length that matches your dominant technique, not just your hand size.
Kasho Chrome Series KCR 5.5in Offset Scissor · €420 — View in catalog →
Thinning shears and ergonomics
A thinning or texturising scissor removes weight and blends without changing length — essential for soft, modern finishes. Whatever you buy, an offset or crane handle keeps your thumb relaxed and your elbow down, which protects your hand and shoulder over years of cutting.
Kyoto Swift 6in 29 Teeth Thinning Scissor · €126 — View in catalog →
The bottom line
Buy the best steel you can justify, match the blade and length to how you cut, and never ignore handle ergonomics. A great pair of shears outlasts almost every other tool on your station. Compare professional scissors and thinning shears in our catalogue to find your next pair.