Your first pro shear, made simple.
Length, handle, edge, steel and care, one choice at a time, in the order that matters.
Hair Scissors USA
Your first pro shear, made simple.
Your first pro shear should fit your hand and your budget. Here's how to check both.
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About this store
Hair Scissors USA helps American stylists, barbers and students buy shears that suit their everyday work. We explain length, handle, edge and steel in plain words, using the maker's own specifications. Our first pro shear guide walks you through each choice in order, before you spend a cent. Questions about a model? Email hello@japanscissors.com.au and we will answer you plainly.
Start with the basics
Offset, opposing or crane? Here's how each one feels.
The handle decides how your thumb, wrist and elbow sit through a long day.
What to check before you buy.
A short checklist to take to any shear you are thinking about.