Left-Handed Hair Scissors by Size: One Pick Per Length

Left-handers often pick the size last, because the choice of true left-handed pairs is smaller. Start with the length instead: 5.5” covers most work, 4.5” to 5.0” suits detail, and 6.5” and up reaches over the comb.

Which size should a left-hander choose?

The inch size is the whole scissor, not the blade, so use it as a guide and compare blade lengths where a maker gives one. Pick the size for the cut you do most, and add a second length later for the rest.

Size	What it suits	Pick below
4.5”	Fringes, ears and the closest detail	Mina Rainbow II
5.0”	Detail and short layers	Ichiro Matte Black
5.2”	Close lines and point work	Kasho Ivory
5.5”	An everyday main pair	Mina Umi
6.0”	Longer sections with more reach	Ichiro Rose Lefty
6.5”	Full sections and over-comb	Joewell LSF Lefty
7.0”	Broad strokes and over-comb	Ichiro Pink Moon
7.5”	The longest left-handed blade here	Kamisori Sword

A true left-handed pair has its blades reversed as well as the handle. Turning a right-handed pair over doesn’t create one, as our left-handed guide explains. For a ranking by budget instead, see the top 10 left-handed hair cutting scissors.

The 8 sizes at a glance

Shortest first. Tap a size to jump to its card.

Size	Pick	Sizes on the listing
4.5”	Mina Rainbow II	Left 4.5” to 7.0”
5.0”	Ichiro Matte Black	Left 5.0” to 6.0”
5.2”	Kasho Ivory	One length
5.5”	Mina Umi	Left 5.5”, 6.0” and 7.0”
6.0”	Ichiro Rose Lefty	One length
6.5”	Joewell LSF Lefty	Left 6.5” or 7.0”
7.0”	Ichiro Pink Moon	Left 5.0” to 7.0”
7.5”	Kamisori Sword	Left 6.0” to 7.5”

4.5”: Mina Rainbow II for the closest detail

Choose the Left 4.5” for fringes and ears. The same listing has left-handed sizes up to 7.0”, so you can add a longer pair later in the same model.

Keep in mind: 4.5” covers less hair per cut. It’s one cutter, in a rainbow finish.

5.0”: Ichiro Matte Black, compact with a convex edge

Choose Left 5.0” for detail and short layers. The listing gives a convex edge and an offset handle, and left-handed sizes run from 5.0” to 6.0”.

Keep in mind: the matte black is a coating, so dry it after use. Pick Left in the selector, because the same page sells right-handed sizes too.

5.2”: Kasho Ivory for close lines

Choose it for close lines, point work and detail. The listing gives a left-handed 5.2” with an offset handle and a convex slice blade.

Keep in mind: one length only, so keep a longer pair for broad sections and over-comb cutting.

5.5”: Mina Umi, the everyday length on a budget

Choose Left 5.5” as a main pair. The listing describes a flat cutting edge and an offset handle. There are left-handed 5.5”, 6.0” and 7.0” options, but no shorter left Umi.

Keep in mind: pick Left and the size together in the selector. For a pair with a documented blade length at 5.5”, see the Yasaka LEFT and its option guide.

6.0”: Ichiro Rose Lefty for more reach

Choose it when 5.5” feels short for your sections. It’s a 6.0” left-handed cutter with a convex slice edge and an offset grip.

Keep in mind: one size and one hand. The matching Rose Lefty thinner is sold separately, or as a set.

6.5”: Joewell LSF Lefty for over-comb work

Choose 6.5” for a balance of reach and control, or the 7.0” option on the same page for wider strokes. Both are built for the left hand, with an offset handle and satin finish.

Keep in mind: it’s a long blade, so keep a shorter pair for the ears and nape. Our scissor-over-comb guide matches blade to comb.

7.0”: Ichiro Pink Moon, a long pair on a mid budget

Choose Left 7.0” for broad sections and over-comb work. The listing gives a convex blade and an offset handle, with left-handed sizes from 5.0” to 7.0”.

Keep in mind: confirm both hand and size in the selected option before you order. It’s one cutter, and the matching thinner is separate.

7.5”: Kamisori Sword, the longest left-handed blade here

Choose 7.5” for the longest strokes, or step down to 6.0”, 6.5” or 7.0” on the same page. The listing gives an ATS314 blade with Kamisori’s 3D convex edge and a fixed offset handle.

Keep in mind: pick Left in the selector. The matching Sword thinner is a separate 6.5” tool.

What if there’s no left-handed size you want?

Some lengths have one choice. If your size isn’t here, ask us before you buy a right-handed pair, because a right-handed pair stays right-handed in your left hand. Our left-handed kit plan shows how to build a kit around the sizes that exist, and our left-handed thinning plan covers thinners.

Common questions

What size of scissors should a left-hander start with?

5.5” if you’re not sure. It’s an easy length to place and covers most sections. Go shorter for detail and longer for over-comb.

Are left-handed scissors more expensive?

It depends on the model. Some listings sell the left-handed size at the same price as the right-handed one, so check the product page for your size.

Can I just use right-handed scissors?

You can hold them, but the blades are right-handed. A true left-handed pair reverses the blades as well as the handle, which changes what you can see as you cut.

What if the pair doesn’t suit me?

You have 14 days to change your mind, as set out on our returns page. The pair must be unused and in its original packaging, so check the hand and size before you order.

Still deciding?

The scissor finder narrows cutters by hand, size and budget. Browse every left-handed hair scissor, or read more in our knowledge base.