Best Hair Cutting Scissors and Shears
Finding the best set of hair cutting scissors is essential if you want to give your customers the best hair cut. Cheap hair shears will tug and pull and your clients hair, while the best hair shears cut through hair smoothly and easily. We have created a list of the best hair shears for you to compare the features that matter. Professional product reviews can help you to find the best shears and hair scissors for your cutting style and budget.
Our recommended hair shears include some of our top-selling cutting scissors/shears and are the best value for the money.
Best Hair Cutting Scissors and Hair Shears
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| Saki Red | Saki Odachi Zero-Offset Hair Shears | Saki Precision Hair Shears | Saki Diamond Hair Shears | Saki Makoto Student Hair Shears | Saki Kamakura Damascus Hair Shears | |
| Steel | Japan 440C | Japan 440C | ZA-18 High Cobalt Steel | VG-10 | Japan 440C | Japanese Damascus |
| Size | 6" | 5.5" | 6.7" | 6" | 5.5" | 6.0" |
| Offset Handle | Crane Style | Zero-Offset | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Finish | Red Titanium | Polished Steel | Polished Steel | Polished Steel | Polished Steel | Polished Steel |
| Designed For | Professional Level | Professional Level | Master Level | Master Level | Students and Professional | Master Level |
The Best Red Hair Scissors - Saki Red
The Saki Red model from Saki Shears is a 6 inch hair scissors designed for professional use. The crane style handle design keeps the user's elbow and shoulder down while cutting. Crafted from Japanese 440C steel and coated with a durable red titanium finish.
The Best Short Hair Scissors - 5.5 Inch Saki Odachi
The Odachi model is razor-sharp and lightweight. Barbers trained in the Vidal Sassoon style will feel right-at-home using this zero-offset model. We use premium 440C Japanese steel to construct the Odachi model and polish it to a mirror finish.
The Best Long Hair Shears - Saki Precision
Designed for master level cutters, the Saki Precision uses a super premium Japanese steel called ZA-18, resulting in a 61-63 HRC rating. The thumb tension adjustment allows for on-the-fly adjustments.
The Best VG-10 Hair Shears - Saki Diamond Hair Scissors
Because VG-10 steel can be sharpened to a very fine point and maintain that point for a considerable amount of time, it is commonly referred to as "Super Steel." The Saki Diamond hair shears are perfectly balanced and the sword blade is razor sharp. This is a perfect shear for barbers who prefer a crane style handle.
The Best Student Hair Shears - Saki Makoto
The Makoto Hair shear features an offset handle with removable thumb rest for superior comfort while the ergonomic design helps fight fatigue in the hand and wrist. The Makoto line is affordable for beginning barbers and stylists, however, it is a high-quality hair shear and used by professional hair professionals around the world.
The Best Damascus Hair Cutting Shears - Saki Kamakura
The Saki Kamakura hair cutting shears are forged from a sophisticated layering process by the highest skilled metalsmiths. We use genuine Damascus Steel with 250 layers to produce one of the worlds finest hair shears. The Kamakura model is available in the 6 inch size for right handed cutting.
