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Best Hair Cutting Scissors 

By  Enda

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One piece of equipment that you will need in your hair dressing kit is a good pair of sharp scissors. Now if you are going to be cutting hair at home, then it is unlikely that you are a professional hairdresser.

Most people who decide to cut their own hair, or that of their family at home are doing so because it saves them money going to the barbers. It also saves all of that fighting and arguing about getting the kids to the hairdressers in the first place.

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If you are stuck for time then the best hair cutting scissors are the Ruvanti Professional Hairdressing Scissors. For me, at under £10, they are the best mix of value and quality that you are ever likely to find.

Now you may already have bought a set of hair clippers or trimmers and you may well have got a free pair of scissors along with that kit. They might do your job but to be honest most of them are just an addition to add a bit of value to your purchase.

I think it is a good idea to buy a set of good quality hairdressing scissors to get the job done right. In this article we throw the spotlight on the best hair cutting scissors that could help you out.

Types of Hairdressing Scissors Available

There are a few types available but for most home users they should stick with the basic cutting scissors. There are also thinning scissors and textured scissors but for someone cutting hair at home, I would give these a wide berth.

You do need to be trained to use these properly otherwise they can really mess up a haircut.

Below we have reviewed the best hair cutting scissors in the UK market at present.

Reviews of Top 8 Hair Cutting Scissors

No 1 Choice - Equinox International Professional Razor Edge Series

The Equinox scissors are the top rated ones according to buyers at Amazon UK. That is why they come top of our list and is in fact the ones that I own myself.

They are made from quality Japanese (J2) stainless steel and come in a very nice presentation case.

They are very comfortable to hold and not too heavy. The blades are adjustable and can be tensioned by a screw at the end.

These are handmade so some care has gone into the quality of these scissors. 

Buyers rate these at 4.8 out of 5 and they have an average price of around £15-£20 depending on where you buy them.


No 2 Choice - Ruvanti Professional Hairdressing Scissors

These scissors from Ruvanti are 6.5" scissors that come with a handy carrying case, which also helps keep them in good nick.

These look rather elegant and more importantly will stay sharp for a very long period of time. That is useful to know if you plan on doing a lot of hair cutting.

These are adjustable by using the tension screw and they also have a  finger rest. Personally I like to use this as it does stop cramping of my fingers.

Buyers rate these at 4.8 out of 5 and they have an average price of around £12 depending on where you buy them.

No 3 Choice - Haryali London Professional 6" Hairdressing Barber Scissors

These scissors from Maryali are ideal if you just want to spend under £10 on a decent pair of quality hairdressing scissors.

They are 6" in length, come with a pouch and are made from high quality steel, so still good quality.

Like some of the others above, these also come with a finger rest and have very sharp and accurate blades. As you can see from the image these are very stylish and can be used on wet or dry hair.

Buyers rate these at 4.6 out of 5 and they have an average price of around £10 depending on where you buy them.


No 4 Choice - Professional Hair Scissors AND Hair Thinning Scissors SET by Sanguine

I have included this set simply because of the high quality and the great value for money. This is a set of scissors that has ordinary hair cutting scissors but also thinning shears.

Like almost all of the Sanguine scissors these are made from the very sharp Japanese steel so are super sharp and last for a long time.

The presentation case is also particularly nice and these usually cost around £20 for the set.

Buyers rate these at 4.7 out of 5 and they have an average price of around £20 depending on where you buy them.


No 5 Choice - New Titanium Hairdressing Barber Salon Scissors from Awans

As you can see quite a colourful and eye catching pair of scissors. These cost in and around £10-15 depending on your place of purchase and they are the common size of 5.5".

These are classed as a cheaper pair of scissors but still good quality. For me anyway there are just better ones around at similar prices buy buyers do seem to like these, so I have included them on my list.

Buyers rate these at 4.4 out of 5 and they have an average price of around £10 depending on where you buy them.


No 6 Choice - Hair Scissors, Hairdressing Scissors (5.5inch /14cm)

These next scissors from Sanguine are another really big seller on Amazon with over 400 people giving them 5 stars in the ratings

They are 5 1/2 inches length, come with a pouch and are hand crafted from J2 Japanese steel, so they are excellent.

Like some of the others, these also come with an easily removable finger rest and have very sharp blades which wont damage or split hair ends. 

Buyers rate these at 4.8 out of 5 and they have an average price of around £11 depending on where you buy them, so they are very reasonably priced.

No 7 Choice - Neverland Professional 6" Salon Cutting Hairdressing Scissors

These Neverland scissors are another good seller on Amazon with over 100 people giving them 5 stars in the ratings

These are proper hairdressing scissors that are durable and have good sharpness, especially with ice forging processing on high quality steel

Like some of the others, these also come with a handy finger rest and have very sharp blades which wont damage or split hair ends. They are 6 inches long and are really nicely balanced.

Buyers rate these at 4.4 out of 5 and they have an average price of around £6 depending on where you buy them, so they are very cheap

No 8 Choice - chinkyboo 6" Professional Hair Cutting & Thinning Scissors

I hadn't heard of the Chinkyboo make of scissors are another good seller on Amazon and they get very good ratings.

This is a very nice set that comes with regular 6 inch hair cutting scissors and a thinning scissors. all in a nice and very handy pouch

They are made from stainless steel and zinc alloy so they are very light and extremely smooth

Buyers rate these at 4.1 out of 5 and they have an average price of around £8 depending on where you buy them, so that's a great price for this 2 piece kit

How to cut hair at home

So there you go folks some of the best hairdressing scissors that are currently available in the UK market. I hope this well help you make your choice but keep in mind that there are no bad ones here, these are all good.

As always, i would suggest you buy the best quality pair that you can afford, especially if you intend to use them regularly. A good quality pair of scissors can last a lifetime, they less maintenance and are much more pleasant to use.  You may want to invest in a sharpener for your scissors and we found a great review on the Best Knive Sharpeners that might point you in the right direction.

If you are feeling really adventurous you might want to have a go with a pair of clippers. Have a look at our Best Cordless Clipper Reviews to see whats available.

Hair Dressing Scissors FAQ'S

When we were doing our research we came across many frequently asked questions so I have tried to answer them as best I can.

What are the best scissors for hairdressers?

The Equinox scissors are the top rated ones according to buyers at Amazon UK.  They are quite expensive but are made for use by the professionals. If you want the best then this is it.

What is special about hair cutting scissors?

Hair-cutting shears are scissors that are specifically designed for cutting hair. They are also known as barber shears, hairdressing shears, or hair shears. Hair-cutting shears are significantly sharper than scissors, and designed specifically for cutting hair. ... This gives the user additional control when cutting.

What are the best thinning scissors

I found the best value thinning scissors to be the Coolala Stainless Steel Hair Cutting Thinning Scissors. You can get them for under £10 and they are used in all the salons.

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  1. I heard that about 99% of the time your not supposed to use shears with beard. Beard hair is too coarse and can put notches & ruin your metal. Is this true?. is chinkyboo 6″ Professional Hair Cutting & Thinning Scissors is perfect for curly hairs?.

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