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Four cutting scissors side by side: Ichiro Ergo, Ichiro Sword, Juntetsu Balance and Juntetsu Classic II.

SalonScissors editorial team

Ichiro vs Juntetsu Scissors: Which Suits Your Hand?

Ichiro or Juntetsu? Compare hands, handles, sizes, texturisers and extras as listed, with two exact-model pairs and fit guidance by what you cut.
A Joewell Classic cutting scissor shown whole on a light background.

SalonScissors editorial team

Japanese vs German Hair Scissors: Which Suits You?

Japanese scissors suit slicing and fine detail; German scissors suit blunt lines and over-comb work. How the edges differ and when to choose each.
Four cutting scissors side by side: Kasho Design Master Offset, Kasho Millennium Offset, Kamisori Diablo II and Kamisori Black Diamond III.

SalonScissors editorial team

Kasho vs Kamisori Scissors: Which Brand Fits You?

Kasho or Kamisori? Compare handles, hands, sizes, steels and thinners as listed, with two exact-model pairs and fit guidance by how you cut.
The Mina Umi set and the Ichiro Ergo set side by side, each a cutting scissor and a thinning scissor.

SalonScissors editorial team

Mina vs Ichiro Scissors: Which Value Brand Suits You?

Mina costs less and makes left-handed kits easy; Ichiro adds convex slice edges, texturisers and VG-10 pairs. Our pick from each, with prices.
Mina Umi set catalogue photo: an offset cutting scissor beside a thinning scissor.

SalonScissors editorial team

New Salon Scissors? What to Check Before the First Cut

Unboxing a new pair? Check the model, size and hand against your order, look over the blades, wipe off any factory oil and keep the box and paperwork.
Three cutting scissors side by side: Yasaka SA Classic, Joewell Classic and Joewell Classic PRO.

SalonScissors editorial team

Yasaka vs Joewell Scissors: Which Should You Choose?

Yasaka or Joewell? Compare the SA Classic, Joewell Classic and Classic PRO by edge, blade length and price, plus the offset and left-handed options.