ARTERO
- Spain
- Est. 1909
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Budget Luxury
Artero is a family-owned Spanish brand founded in 1909, producing professional hairdressing scissors, razors, and pet grooming tools sold in 75+ countries.
Pascual Artero opened in Manresa in 1909, and four generations on, the Spanish family firm has gone from horse shearing to a salon range that cuts across hairdressing and grooming. The 24 catalogued models run 5.5 to 7.0 inches in 440C, VG-10, and Swiss powder steel, at guide prices from...
Pascual Artero opened in Manresa in 1909, and four generations on, the Spanish family firm has gone from horse shearing to a salon range that cuts across hairdressing and grooming. The 24 catalogued models run 5.5 to 7.0 inches in 440C, VG-10, and Swiss powder steel, at guide prices from $68 to $375.
Overview
ARTERO is a family owned Spanish company founded in 1909. Pascual Artero started the business in Manresa, selling tools for horse shearing. Over four generations, the company shifted its focus toward professional hairdressing and pet grooming products. The business is now led by the fourth generation, brothers Alex and Edu Artero.
The company began specializing in barbering products (soaps, straight razors) in the early 20th century. By the mid 1940s, ARTERO had expanded into cutlery, salon tools, and grooming equipment. In 2000, the company branched into cosmetics manufacturing and electric devices like flat irons and clippers.
Product Range
ARTERO produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, razors, and accessories. The brand lists specialties including blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, texture control, volume control, and blending. According to the brand, ARTERO manufactures and sells over 4,000 products across its professional hairdressing and pet grooming lines.
In 2010, the company launched the Artero International Academy (AIA), a training program for pet groomers. According to ARTERO, the academy now operates through more than 100 centers in Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
Distribution
ARTERO is headquartered in Spain with its own retail stores in Barcelona, Vilassar de Dalt, Madrid, and Valencia. The company also operates branches in France, the UK, and the United States (Florida). According to the brand, ARTERO exports to more than 75 countries. The company employs a team of over 90 people. ARTERO scissors are also carried by third-party retailers such as Chris & Sons in the UK.
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ARTERO at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors, Razors, Accessories
- Based in
- Spain
- Catalogue
- 24 models listed
- Established
- 1909
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles ARTERO works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Products
How ARTERO Compares
| Brand | ARTERO | VIA | Yasaka | Osaka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | USA | Japan | Australia |
| Typical price | US$97–US$325 | US$270–US$380 | US$227–US$617 | US$135–US$175 |
| Steel | 440C, VG-10, Swiss Powder Steel | Cobalt Alloy, VG-10, 440C | 440C, ATS-314, VG-10 | 440C, VG-10, ATS-314 |
| Blade types | Convex, Beveled | Convex | Convex | — |
| Handles | Offset | Offset | Offset, Classic, Semi-offset | Offset |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Volume control, Blending | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Precision dry cut, Wet cut, Facial trimming, Detailing, Blending, Thinning, Speed cut, Perimeter lines | — | Blunt cut, Point cut, Slide cut, Texturizing, Scissor over comb, Volume control, Texture control, Slicing, Precision cutting, Thinning, Fade |
| Founded | 1909 | 2000 | 1965 | — |
| Known for | Spanish maker of hairdressing scissors and grooming tools since 1909 | — | Clam-shaped convex-edge blades, handcrafted in Nara, Japan | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. ARTERO is a family-owned Spanish maker founded in 1909, now run by the fourth generation from Vilassar de Dalt near Barcelona. It manufactures its own tools, so its scissors are made in Spain.
Guide prices on the 24 catalogued ARTERO models run from $68 to $375. For current retail figures, check artero.com or your stockist.
The hairdressing lines cover 5.5 to 7.0 inches across the catalogued models.
ARTERO covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and razors, plus accessories. The lineup also includes texturising and blending options for slide and point cutting.
Yes. ARTERO makes dedicated left-handed shears as part of its professional hairdressing range.
You can buy direct from artero.com, which ships across more than 75 countries, and through stockists like Chris and Sons in the UK.
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