Hair Scissor Sets: Cutter and Thinner Kits

Our picks from this range

How we chose: Four sets picked on what’s in them, hand, size and price. We sell them and haven’t run cutting tests. Prices come from each product page.

Mina Umi Hairdressing Scissor Set

Best for a first kit on a budget

A$174.95
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An offset cutter and a 30-tooth thinner in one order, with right- and left-handed options.
Keep in mind: Only need a cutter for now? The Umi cutter has its own listing.
Ichiro Ergo Slice & Serrated Hairdressing Scissor Set

Best for apprentices who need both tools

A$229.95
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Ichiro’s apprentice pair: a 5.5” convex slice cutter and a 6.0”, 30-tooth thinner.
Keep in mind: The other option swaps in a 6.0” micro-serrated cutter. Check your course list.
Ichiro Rose Lefty Hairdressing Scissor Set

Best for left-handers who want a matched pair

A$309
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A left-handed 6.0” slice cutter and a 6.0” V-tooth thinner, both with offset handles.
Keep in mind: One size combination only: both tools are 6.0”.
Yasaka Professional Hair Scissor Set

Best for barbers and scissor-over-comb

A$599
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A fixed 7.0” cutter for long sections and over-comb work, plus a 6.0” thinner.
Keep in mind: Choose the thinner’s tooth count: 16, 20, 30 or 40.

Set or single scissors?

Buy a set when you need a cutter and a thinner at the same time, for a course kit list or a new station.
Buy a single when you already own a cutter you like. Add a single thinning scissor.
Need two cutters and a thinner? Compare the three-piece master sets.
Check the option name. It lists the hand, the cutter size and the thinner, so you know exactly what arrives.

Common questions

Is a set cheaper than two single scissors?

Often, yes. The Mina Umi and Ichiro Ergo sets, for example, cost less than their cutter and thinner bought separately. If you already have a cutter you like, buy a single thinner instead.

Are both scissors the same size?

Not always. Many sets pair a 5.5" or 6.0" cutter with a 6.0" thinner, and some let you choose the cutter size. The option name on the product page lists both.

Does a set come with a case?

Some do. The product page lists exactly what's in the box.

Are there left-handed sets?

Yes. The Mina Umi and Mina Rainbow II sets have left-handed options, and the Ichiro Rose Lefty set pairs a left-handed 6.0" cutter and thinner.