The Best DH Scissors
DH is a professional hair shear brand available through Scissor City NZ, a New Zealand-owned specialty retailer operating since 2000. The cataloged range covers thinning shears in offset and opposing ergonomic handle configurations. Pricing is available through Scissor City NZ.
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What are the best DH scissors?
The Offset Grip 24-Tooth Thinning Scissors is a 24-tooth thinning shear with an offset handle grip, around US$140. The Opposing Ergo Grip SW40S is a thinning shear with an opposing ergonomic handle, also around US$140.
DH is carried through Scissor City NZ, which has distributed professional shears in the New Zealand market since 2000. The two cataloged DH thinning models differ in handle geometry: the Offset Grip uses a standard offset handle; the Opposing Ergo Grip SW40S uses an opposing-thumb ergonomic configuration suited to stylists who prefer a more natural wrist angle.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 DH Offset Grip 24-Tooth Thinning Scissors DH | Pick 2 DH Opposing Ergo Grip SW40S Thinning Scissors DH |
|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$140Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$140Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level |
| Handle | Offset | Opposing |
| Blade type | 24-tooth thinning | Thinning (40-tooth, inferred from model) |
| Sizes (in) | 6.0" | 5.5" |
| Product links | View product | View product |
2 DH thinning picks at US$140 through Scissor City NZ
- 1DH
DH Offset Grip 24-Tooth Thinning Scissors
- Offset handle
- 24-tooth thinning blade
At 24 teeth, the shear removes a substantial portion of hair per cut — suited to initial blending passes, bulk reduction, and heavy texturizing where a higher tooth count would require too many passes to achieve the same result.
View DH Offset Grip 24-Tooth Thinning Scissors - 2DH
DH Opposing Ergo Grip SW40S Thinning Scissors
- Opposing handle
- Thinning (40-tooth, inferred from model) blade
The opposing grip sets the two rings closer to level than a standard offset, which lengthens the thumb’s travel path across the stroke. The SW40S model code suggests a 40-tooth thinning blade — confirm the exact tooth count with Scissor City NZ before purchase.
View DH Opposing Ergo Grip SW40S Thinning Scissors
The DH range
DH’s cataloged range is tightly focused: two thinning shears at one guide price, with the choice between them resting on grip rather than budget. The Offset Grip carries a 24-tooth blade suited to bulk reduction and heavy texturizing; the Opposing Ergo Grip SW40S uses an opposing-thumb configuration, with the two rings set level rather than staggered.
How we chose
Both cataloged DH models are thinning shears at around US$140 through Scissor City NZ, so the picks split on handle preference: standard offset on the 24-Tooth, opposing-thumb ergonomic on the SW40S. Guide prices are at time of writing; confirm current figures and availability directly with the brand or its authorized retailers. Sets and left-handed models where listed separately are not included here.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWhere can I buy DH scissors?
DH scissors are available through Scissor City NZ, a New Zealand specialty scissor retailer operating since 2000.
What types of DH scissors are available?
DH catalogs thinning shears in two handle configurations: an offset grip and an opposing ergonomic grip, both at around US$140.
What is the difference between the two DH thinning models?
Handle geometry. The Offset Grip 24-Tooth uses a standard offset handle with a 24-tooth blade suited to bulk reduction and heavy texturizing. The Opposing Ergo Grip SW40S uses an opposing-thumb ergonomic configuration, with the two rings set level rather than staggered. Both are around US$140 through Scissor City NZ.