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Five Japanese hair cutting scissors side by side: Mina Umi, Ichiro Ergo, Kasho Design Master Offset, Yasaka SA Classic and Joewell Classic PRO.

SalonScissors editorial team

Best Japanese Hair Scissors: One Pick for Each Job

The Japanese pair we'd pick for each job: Mina Umi for a first pair, the Ergo set for apprentices, Kasho Design Master to upgrade, Yasaka 7.0" for barbers.
A cutting scissor, a thinning scissor and a two-piece set: Kasho Design Master, Joewell E40 and the Ichiro Ergo set.

SalonScissors editorial team

How to Choose Salon Scissors: Hand, Size, Handle, Budget

Buy for the hand you cut with, start at 5.5” and pick a handle you can control. Real picks from A$114.95 for apprentices, barbers and left-handers.
Four hair cutting scissors with moving or angled handles: Mina Sakura Double Swivel, Ichiro Kawa Swivel Thumb, Yasaka Dry W and Kamisori Revolver III.

SalonScissors editorial team

Swivel and Crane Handle Hair Scissors: 6 Cutters Compared

Six swivel and crane handle hair cutters compared: which rings rotate, sizes, hands and who each suits, from a budget Mina to Kamisori double swivels.
Four Japanese hair cutting scissors side by side: Yasaka SA Classic, Joewell Classic PRO, Kasho Design Master and Joewell FX Lefty.

SalonScissors editorial team

Top 10 Japanese Hair Scissors: Mid-Range to Premium Picks

Our 10 Japanese picks, mid-range to premium: the Ichiro Taiyo under A$300, Yasaka SA for level rings, Classic PRO for detail and FX LEFTY for left-handers.