The Best Sanguine Scissors for Hairdressers
Sanguine is a UK brand founded in 2009 by Sanguine Scissors Ltd, headquartered in Barking, east London. The range sits at the budget end of the market — guide prices run from US$15 to US$57 across the 11 catalogued models. All individual cutting scissors use 440C steel, made in the UK, and are sold through the brand's own website. Five picks here cover US$15 to US$57.
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What are the best Sanguine scissors?
The Chrome, around US$15, is Sanguine's polished chrome cutting scissor in 440C stainless steel in 5.5 and 6.0 inch — the standard starting point. The Black, also around US$15, is the same format with a black coating. The Thinning, around US$16, is Sanguine's 5.75-inch thinning scissor for blending and texture work. The Titanium, around US$57, adds a hard titanium coating over a 440C stainless blade in 5.5 to 6.5 inch. The Ergonomic, around US$57, uses a contoured handle designed to ease hand fatigue, in 5.5 to 6.5 inch.
Sanguine’s catalogued cutting scissors all use 440C steel and are made in the UK. The range splits broadly into the entry-level cutting pairs (Chrome, Black) at around US$15, the thinning scissor at US$16, and the step-up models (Titanium, Ergonomic) at US$57. The Titanium and Ergonomic are the same price but address different needs — titanium coating on the blade versus a different handle geometry. Sanguine also sells through Amazon UK, eBay, and Etsy, where it has accumulated thousands of reviews.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Sanguine Hairdressing Scissors Chrome Sanguine | Pick 2 Sanguine Professional Hair Scissors Black Sanguine | Pick 3 Sanguine Professional Hair Thinning Scissors Sanguine | Pick 4 Sanguine Professional Hair Scissors Titanium Sanguine | Pick 5 Sanguine Professional Ergonomic Hair Scissors Sanguine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$15Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$15Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$16Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$57Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$57Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | 440C | 440C | Not listed | 440C | 440C |
| Made in | UK | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.75 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 |
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Five Sanguine picks from US$15 to US$57
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Sanguine Hairdressing Scissors Chrome
- 440C
- 5.5 · 6.0″
Sanguine’s polished chrome cutting scissor in 440C stainless steel. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The standard starting point in the Sanguine cutting range. Available through Sanguine Scissors.
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Sanguine Professional Hair Scissors Black
- 440C
- 5.5 · 6.0″
Sanguine’s black-coated cutting scissor in 440C stainless steel, 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The same base format as the Chrome with a black finish. Available through Sanguine Scissors.
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Sanguine Professional Hair Thinning Scissors
- 440C
- 5.75″
Sanguine’s right-handed thinning scissor in 5.75 inch with toothed blades for blending and adding texture, supplied with a storage case. The dedicated thinning pick in the Sanguine range. Available through Sanguine Scissors.
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Sanguine Professional Hair Scissors Titanium
- 440C
- 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5″
Sanguine’s cutting scissor with a hard titanium coating over a 440C stainless steel blade. Available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The titanium coating adds a tougher surface finish. Available through Sanguine Scissors.
View Sanguine Professional Hair Scissors Titanium - 5Sanguine
Sanguine Professional Ergonomic Hair Scissors
- 440C
- 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5″
Sanguine’s cutting scissor with a contoured handle designed to ease hand fatigue during long shifts, in 440C stainless steel with a titanium coating. Available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The pick for stylists who want Sanguine’s step-up model with an ergonomic handle geometry. Available through Sanguine Scissors.
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The Sanguine range
Sanguine is a UK brand founded in 2009 by Sanguine Scissors Ltd in Barking, east London. The company moved from reselling into manufacturing its own scissors and positions the range at the budget end of the market. The 11 models catalogued here carry guide prices from US$15 to US$57 in sizes from 4.5 to 6.5 inches. All cutting scissors in this list use 440C stainless steel, made in the UK.
Sanguine sells direct through sanguinescissors.co.uk and also through Amazon UK, eBay, and Etsy.
How we chose
The five picks cover the practical width of the Sanguine range: the two entry cutting scissors (Chrome and Black) at the opening price point, the thinning scissor, and the two step-up models (Titanium and Ergonomic) at the top of the individual scissor range. Sets, left-handed models, and non-hair products (beard, grooming, pet) are not included here. Confirm current prices and availability at sanguinescissors.co.uk.
The wider Sanguine catalogue
The Sanguine catalogue also includes left-handed cutting scissors and a left-handed thinning scissor for the left-handed range, plus a cutting and thinning set at around US$25 for stylists who want both tools in one purchase. Sanguine also sells shaving razors and salon accessories through its website and Amazon UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Sanguine scissors made?
Sanguine scissors are made in the UK. The brand is run by Sanguine Scissors Ltd, headquartered at Barking, east London, and founded in 2009.
What steel do Sanguine scissors use?
Sanguine cutting scissors use 440C stainless steel. Confirm the specification for each model at sanguinescissors.co.uk.
How much do Sanguine scissors cost?
Guide prices for the 11 catalogued Sanguine models run from US$15 to US$57 in USD. Entry cutting pairs (Chrome, Black) sit around US$15, the thinning scissor around US$16, and the Titanium and Ergonomic models around US$57.
Where can I buy Sanguine scissors?
Sanguine sells direct through sanguinescissors.co.uk. The brand also lists on Amazon UK, eBay, and Etsy.
Does Sanguine make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Sanguine’s catalogue includes left-handed cutting and thinning models. These are separate from the five picks listed here.