The Best DMI Scissors for Hairdressers
DMI is the own scissor line of D. MacIntyre & Son, a hair and beauty wholesaler based in Milton Keynes, England. The range pairs Japanese steel with hollow-ground convex blades and offset crane handles at prices suited to students and newly qualified stylists. Four picks from US$78 to US$98, all sold through established UK hairdressing suppliers.
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What are the best DMI scissors?
The Professional, around US$78, is the entry cutting scissor in the DMI range — Japanese steel, hollow-ground convex blade, offset crane handle, available in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch in both right- and left-handed builds. The Barber, around US$85, is a 6.5 and 7.0 inch cutting scissor supplied with black finger-ring inserts and a black sheath for barber use. The Barber Thinning, around US$85, is a 6.0-inch 30-tooth thinning shear with hollow-ground Japanese steel blades, also supplied with black inserts and sheath. The Professional Thinning, around US$98, is a 5.5-inch thinning shear in Japanese steel for students and entry-level use, available in right- and left-handed builds.
DMI is positioned at the student and entry-level professional market. The brand uses Japanese steel throughout — hollow-ground convex blades and offset crane handles across both the cutting and thinning ranges. The Professional series is the only model in the catalogued range with confirmed left-handed availability, in both cutting and thinning versions. The Barber and Barber Thinning are distinguished from the Professional by their longer blade lengths and the supplied black accessories (inserts and sheath), indicating a barber-specific positioning. DMI has broad UK distribution: confirmed stockists include Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Eson Direct, Coolblades, Chris & Sons, Capital Hair & Beauty, and others. The range does not have confirmed international distribution outside the United Kingdom.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 DMI Professional Scissors DMI | Pick 2 DMI Barber Scissors DMI | Pick 3 DMI Barber Thinning Scissors DMI | Pick 4 DMI Professional Thinning Scissors DMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$78Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$85Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$85Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$98Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Handle | Offset crane | Offset crane | Offset crane | Offset crane |
| Blade type | Hollow ground convex | Hollow ground convex | Hollow ground thinning | Thinning |
| Sizes (in) | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 6.5· 7.0 | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Four DMI picks from US$78 to US$98
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DMI Professional Scissors
- Japanese Steel
- Offset crane handle
- Hollow ground convex blade
DMI’s entry cutting scissor — Japanese steel, hollow-ground convex blade, offset crane handle. Available in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch in both right- and left-handed builds. The Professional is the most versatile model in the catalogued DMI range for hairdressing use, covering the standard size run and both hand orientations at the lowest guide price. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and Chris & Sons.
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DMI Barber Scissors
- Japanese Steel
- Offset crane handle
- Hollow ground convex blade
DMI’s longer cutting scissor in Japanese steel with a hollow-ground convex blade, offset crane handle, supplied with black finger-ring inserts and a black sheath. Available in 6.5 and 7.0 inch — the longer blade lengths suited to scissor-over-comb and barber-style cutting. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and Chris & Sons.
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DMI Barber Thinning Scissors
- Japanese Steel
- Offset crane handle
- Hollow ground thinning blade
DMI’s 6.0-inch, 30-tooth thinning shear with hollow-ground Japanese steel blades, supplied with black finger-ring inserts and a black sheath. Suited to blending and thinning in a barber context at the same guide price as the Barber cutting scissor. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and Chris & Sons.
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DMI Professional Thinning Scissors
- Japanese Steel
- Offset crane handle
- Thinning blade
DMI’s 5.5-inch thinning shear in Japanese steel for students and entry-level use, available in both right- and left-handed builds. The Professional Thinning pairs with the Professional cutting scissor for stylists who want a matched set across both cutting and thinning at the entry price level. The highest guide price in the catalogued DMI range, at US$98. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and Chris & Sons.
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The DMI student and professional range
DMI is the own scissor line of D. MacIntyre & Son, a hair and beauty wholesaler based in Milton Keynes, England. The brand puts Japanese steel, hollow-ground convex blades, and offset crane handles into four models priced between US$78 and US$98 — a range built for hairdressing students and newly qualified stylists who need a professional-grade scissor at an accessible price.
DMI has broad UK distribution across established hairdressing suppliers. The Professional series includes left-handed models in both cutting and thinning versions.
How we chose
Each pick covers a distinct use in the DMI range. The Professional is the standard hairdressing cutter with left-hand availability. The Barber covers longer blade lengths for barber-style work. The Barber Thinning adds blending at barber lengths. The Professional Thinning rounds out the student-oriented cutter-and-thinner pairing in left-handed builds. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider DMI catalogue
The DMI brand page covers the wider range, including coloured Professional models. UK stockists including Eson Direct and Coolblades carry the full catalogue with current pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes DMI scissors?
DMI is a professional scissor line supplied by D. MacIntyre & Son, a hair and beauty wholesaler based in Milton Keynes, England. The brand sells through UK hairdressing suppliers rather than its own retail site.
Who are DMI scissors aimed at?
DMI is positioned for hairdressing students and entry-level professionals. The price range — US$78 to US$98 at guide prices across the four catalogued models — makes the range accessible for trainees buying their first professional pair.
Do DMI scissors have left-handed models?
Yes. The DMI Professional cutting scissor and Professional Thinning are both available in left-handed builds, alongside the standard right-handed versions.
What is the difference between the DMI Professional and Barber scissors?
The DMI Professional is a 5.0 to 6.0 inch cutting scissor available in right- and left-handed builds, aimed at hairdressers and students. The Barber is a longer scissor at 6.5 and 7.0 inch, supplied with black finger-ring inserts and a black sheath, positioned for barbers who work on shorter styles where longer blades are practical.
Where can I buy DMI scissors?
DMI has broad UK distribution. Confirmed stockists include Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Eson Direct, Coolblades, and Chris & Sons.