The Best Glamtech Scissors for Hairdressers
Glamtech is a UK scissor brand founded in 2004 by Andrew Wiseman in Brighton, now based in Worthing, West Sussex, and sold in 13 countries. The 17 catalogued models span 5.0 to 6.5 inches at guide prices of $24 to $304, with steel grades from stainless entry through VG-10 to a ceramic-edged top model.
What are the best Glamtech scissors?
The One, around $24, is Glamtech's entry student scissor, with stainless steel in 5.0 to 6.0 inch sizes. The Pro, around $89, steps to Japanese steel for working hairdressers at a mid-range price. The Dusk, around $122, is a slim, lightly weighted model with a strongly offset thumb and 5.25 and 5.75 inch sizes. The SP Sword, around $182, is a hand-crafted Japanese steel scissor with a mountain-back blade and tool-free tension, built for slicing and advanced techniques. The Ultra Ceramic, around $304, pairs a steel blade with a polished ceramic leading edge for a precise, controlled cut at the top of the range.
Glamtech’s range runs from stainless entry models through Japanese steel professional scissors and the ceramic-edged Ultra. The Dusk adds a slim, lightly weighted body, a strongly offset thumb, and a plasma-coated, laser-etched finish. The SP series is the specialist tier within the steel range, with the SP Sword’s mountain-back blade geometry built for slicing and controlled section work.
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The picks, at a glance
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Five Glamtech picks from $24 to $304
| Attribute | Glamtech One Glamtech | Glamtech Pro Glamtech | Glamtech Dusk Glamtech | Glamtech SP Sword Glamtech | Glamtech Ultra Ceramic Glamtech |
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| Price guide | US$24 | US$89 | US$122 | US$182 | US$304 |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget | Entry-level | Entry-level | Mid-range |
| Made in | UK | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Sizes (in) | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.25· 5.75 | 6.0· 6.5 | 5.75· 6.0· 6.25 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Steel and blade materials vary by model: stainless (One, Dusk), Japanese steel (Pro, SP Sword), and Hitachi steel with ceramic edge (Ultra Ceramic). Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on the Glamtech website.
The Glamtech range
Glamtech is a UK brand founded in 2004, now selling in 13 countries. The range opens with stainless steel student scissors at $24 and includes Japanese steel models and a ceramic-edged top model at $304. The 17 catalogued models cover 5.0 to 6.5 inch, salon lengths in the current line.
The One range is the widest-known part of the catalogue: it accounts for the brand’s entry presence in UK academies and includes cutting, ergo-offset, thinning, and left-handed variants. The SP series and Ultra Ceramic represent the professional and specialist tiers.
The five picks
1. Glamtech One (guide price around $24). Glamtech’s entry student scissor in stainless steel, available in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch. The One is aimed at academy and training use, and the brand reports over 40,000 new stylists have started with it in the UK. At this price point the steel is standard stainless; it suits a first scissor purchase or a low-cost backup pair. Available through the Glamtech website.
2. Glamtech Pro (around $89). A Japanese steel cutting scissor in 5.5 and 6.0 inch for working hairdressers. The Pro steps up from the stainless One to a refined Japanese steel edge suited to daily salon cutting. At $89 it sits at the lower end of the professional segment; the steel grade is documented on the Glamtech product page. Available through the Glamtech website.
3. Glamtech Dusk (around $122). The Dusk is a slim, lightly weighted Glamtech model with a strongly offset thumb, moulded finger rest, and 5.25 and 5.75 inch sizes. Its plasma-coated, laser-etched finish gives the model a distinct surface treatment. Available through the Glamtech website.
4. Glamtech SP Sword (around $182). A Japanese steel scissor with a mountain-back blade, tool-free tension thumb screw, and removable finger rest. The SP Sword is designed for slicing and advanced section work. Available in 6.0 and 6.5 inch through the Glamtech website.
5. Glamtech Ultra Ceramic (around $304). A Hitachi steel blade with a fine polished ceramic leading edge. The Ultra Ceramic is available in 5.75, 6.0, and 6.25 inch, with a limited rose gold edition in 6.0 inch, and is supplied with a scissor and tool wallet. Available through the Glamtech website.
How we chose
The five picks map onto the main parts of the Glamtech catalogue: the One for student entry, the Pro and Dusk for professional cutting, the SP Sword for advanced technique work, and the Ultra Ceramic at the top. All five carry a price_guide greater than zero, are not sets, and are in active production. Guide prices are in USD equivalent; check current pricing on the Glamtech website, which prices in GBP.
The wider Glamtech catalogue
The Glamtech One range also includes the One Ergo (offset handle, around $38), One Thinner (thinning, around $32), and One Lefty (left-handed, around $28). The Glamtech Tatsu Premium (around $183) and SP Classic (around $140) round out the professional steel line. The Dusk and EVS sit between $108 and $122 in the mid-tier. Full listings are on the Glamtech brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glamtech a UK brand?
Yes. Glamtech was founded in 2004 in Brighton by Andrew Wiseman and is headquartered in Worthing, West Sussex. The brand distributes to 13 countries and maintains its own website at glamtech.co.uk.
What steel does Glamtech use?
Glamtech uses stainless steel in the One and Dusk models, Japanese steel in the Pro and SP lines, and a Hitachi steel body with a polished ceramic leading edge in the Ultra Ceramic.
Are Glamtech scissors good for students?
The One range was built specifically for students and newer stylists, and Glamtech reports over 40,000 new stylists have started with it. The standard One, One Ergo, and One Thinner cover cutting, ergonomic-offset cutting, and thinning at guide prices of $24 to $38 - a low entry cost for academy use.
What is the Glamtech Ultra Ceramic?
The Ultra Ceramic pairs a steel blade with a fine polished ceramic leading edge. Ceramic differs from steel in its hardness and resistance to micro-chipping, and the Ultra is Glamtech’s top-priced model at around $304. It is available in 5.75, 6.0, and 6.25 inch, with a limited rose gold edition in 6.0 inch. A sharpener experienced with ceramic edges is advisable at resharpening.
What is the SP Sword?
The SP Sword is Glamtech’s advanced Japanese steel cutting scissor with a mountain-back blade - a blade profile that concentrates cutting pressure along a defined line, suited to slicing and precision section work. It has a tool-free tension thumb screw and a removable finger rest, and is available in 6.0 and 6.5 inch.
Does Glamtech make left-handed scissors?
Yes. The Glamtech One Lefty is a dedicated left-handed cutting scissor in the One range, available at a guide price around $28 through the Glamtech website.