How Much Do Hairdressing Scissors Cost?
By SalonScissors editorial team Updated
A proper pair starts at A$114.95. Here’s what more money buys, band by band.
How we chose: One pick per price band from our range, based on maker specs and listed options. We sell them and haven’t run cutting tests. Prices checked 26 October 2026.
What does each price band buy?
| Price | What you get | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| A$114.95–A$149.95 | Mina cutters from 4.5” to 7.0”, right or left, with flat, convex or micro-serrated edges | Mina Umi, A$114.95 |
| A$199.95–A$299 | Ichiro and Juntetsu: apprentice pairs, left-handed convex cutters and VG10 steel from A$284.95 | Ichiro Ergo Apprentice, A$199.95 |
| A$349–A$499 | Entry models from Kasho, Joewell and Yasaka, with straight, offset and 3D handles | Kasho Design Master, A$349 |
| Over A$499 | Kamisori, plus the top Kasho and Joewell models | Joewell FX PRO, A$699 |
Spending A$200 to A$500? The ten cutters picked by job put the Ichiro, Juntetsu, Kasho, Yasaka, Joewell and Kamisori pairs in that band side by side.
Barbers, the long cutters start low too: the Mina Dark Gem is A$134.95 in 6.5” or 7.0”, and the Ichiro Sword A$219.
Is a dearer pair better?
Not automatically. The same VG10 steel sits in our cutters from A$284.95 to A$680, so the difference is in the edge, the handle, the finish and the maker. The VG-10 guide shows three of them side by side. Spend more when you can name what you’re paying for, such as a slice edge, a straight handle or a longer blade.
If your pair has gone blunt, a sharpen is cheaper than any of these. Ask us for a quote with the model.
What do thinners and sets cost?
| Tool | Our pick | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Thinner (blender) | Mina Umi thinner, right or left | A$114.95 |
| Apprentice thinner | Ichiro Ergo thinner, 30 teeth | A$199.95 |
| Texturiser | Ichiro 16T, 16 teeth | A$229.95 |
| Cutter and thinner set | Mina Umi set, right or left | A$174.95 |
| Apprentice set | Ichiro Ergo set | A$229.95 |
A set only saves money when you need both tools now. The Ichiro Ergo set is A$229.95, while the Ergo cutter and Ergo thinner bought separately come to A$399.90.
What else goes in the budget?
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The scissors
From A$114.95 for a cutter, or A$174.95 for a cutter-and-thinner set.
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The extras
A case from A$14.95 and a care kit at A$19.95, if you don’t have them.
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Delivery
A$6 standard, free over A$89. Express is A$9.95.
For example, a first kit of the Mina Umi set, the Mina case and the maintenance kit comes to A$209.85, with free standard delivery.
Common questions
How much should I spend on my first pair of scissors?
A$114.95 to A$229.95. The Mina Umi cutter is A$114.95 and the Ichiro Ergo Apprentice A$199.95. Spend more once you know what you want to change.
Does delivery cost extra?
Standard delivery is A$6, or free on orders over A$89, which covers every pair here. Express is A$9.95. The shipping page has the details.
Is sharpening included?
No. When the edge starts folding hair, ask us for a quote with your model; the price depends on the edge.
Next step
The scissor finder asks for your budget, hand and size, then shows the exact options that fit.
Buying for a course? The apprentice kit guide prices a whole first year.