Buying Hair Scissors in New Zealand: A Reader's Guide
By SalonScissors editorial team Updated
If you’re buying hair scissors in New Zealand, start with a store whose delivery page says it delivers to your address. Then check the exact model, size and hand, read the returns and warranty pages, and send one question before you pay.
How we chose: Advice follows our buying and care guides. Store names and web addresses checked 5 November 2026. We sell scissors in Australia and haven’t run tests.
Who it’s for
- Salon
- Barber
- Apprentice
- Left-handed
Skip it if you’re buying from a store that already confirms delivery to your address and answers questions quickly
What should you check on a hair scissor listing?
A good listing answers four questions without you asking. If any of them is missing, that’s your first email to the store.
| Check | What a clear listing says |
|---|---|
| Model | The full model name, not just the brand |
| Size | The length in inches, and which option you’re choosing |
| Hand | Right-handed or left-handed, stated for that pair |
| Contents | One cutter, a pair of cutter and thinner, or a set, and what else comes in the box |
Our size guide shows what the inch size measures, and the glossary of scissor terms explains words like offset handle, convex edge and tooth count. If you cut with your left hand, our left-handed guide explains why a true left-handed pair is more than a swapped handle.
Which pages should you read before you pay?
Three pages tell you more about a store than any product description. Read them before the pair is in your cart, not after it arrives.
- Delivery. It should say whether the store delivers to New Zealand and what you’ll see at checkout. Read the checkout total before you confirm.
- Returns. Look at what happens if you change your mind, who pays for postage and what condition the pair must be in. A used pair often can’t go back, so decide how you’ll check the fit first. Our first-use fit check shows how to do that without cutting hair.
- Warranty and faults. Find out how a fault is handled and who you contact. Keep the listing, your order confirmation and the packaging until you know the pair is right.
The service and return check lists what to look at when a pair arrives or comes back from a service.
Does the store deliver to New Zealand?
Each store decides where it delivers, so check before you fall for a pair. Don’t assume that an Australian store delivers across the Tasman, or that a New Zealand store delivers to Australia.
SalonScissors delivers to Australian addresses only (see our shipping page). If you’re in New Zealand, use the stores below and check each one’s delivery page for your address.
Which stores can you compare?
These are the ShearAlliance stores in New Zealand and Australia. For each one, this page gives the country and the name, and the checks in this guide do the rest. The list is a starting point, not a ranking.
| Store | Country |
|---|---|
| Hair Scissors (New Zealand) | New Zealand |
| Japan Scissors NZ | New Zealand |
| Scissor Hub (New Zealand) | New Zealand |
| BarberScissors | Australia |
| Hair Scissors (Australia) | Australia |
| Japan Scissors | Australia |
| JapanShears | Australia |
| Scissor Hub (Australia) | Australia |
The same list, with the other countries we cover, is in where to buy hair scissors by country. For a Top 9 across both countries, see the online hair scissor stores list.
Who should you contact, and what should you ask?
Send one specific question before you order. How a store answers tells you what to expect if something goes wrong later, and a clear reply is a good sign.
Useful first questions:
- “Is this model available in a left-handed build, and which option do I choose?”
- “Does the listed size include a thinner, or is it one cutter?”
- “Do you deliver to my address, and where do I read the delivery terms?”
- “If the pair doesn’t suit me, which page sets out your returns?”
Look for an email address, a contact form or a phone number on the store’s contact page, along with business details. Keep the reply with your order.
What if a pair is faulty or isn’t what you ordered?
Contact the store first, with photos and your order details. For general information on consumer rights in New Zealand, see Consumer Protection and the Commerce Commission, which are New Zealand government websites. Rules differ by country and by situation, so read what applies to your purchase there rather than relying on a summary here.
If you’re unsure that a pair is genuine, our genuine scissors checklist shows what to look at on the pair and the paperwork.
Questions people ask
Can I buy hair scissors online in New Zealand?
Yes, from stores that deliver to your address. Check the store’s delivery page, then compare the exact model, size and hand before you pay.
Do Australian stores deliver to New Zealand?
Each store decides for itself, so check its delivery page. SalonScissors delivers to Australian addresses only, so New Zealand stylists should use a store that confirms delivery to them.
What should I check before buying scissors from overseas?
The model, size and hand; the returns and warranty pages; whether the store delivers to your address; and a way to reach a person. Read the checkout total before you confirm. Our online buying checklist has eight checks.
I’m an apprentice in New Zealand. What should I buy first?
Check your course kit list with your educator, then buy to match it. If you’re unsure, read our apprentice scissor guide and the first-pair buying mistakes.
I’m left-handed. How do I know I’m getting the right pair?
Look for a listing that states left-handed for that exact option, and ask the store to confirm if it doesn’t. A true left-handed pair has the blades reversed, not just the handle.
Next step
Choosing a pair? The scissor finder shortlists by hand, size and budget. Choosing a store? Run the checks above on two or three from the table.
Further reading
Scissorpedia is a reference site about hair scissors. SalonScissors is part of the ShearAlliance, working with other trusted scissor websites. More topics are in the knowledge base.