Cricket
Cricket Company
About Cricket
In brief
Cricket is a family-owned American brand from Novato, CA, producing professional scissors, combs, and brushes for over 40 years across three generations.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors · Combs · Brushes · Accessories 5.0–32 in
Profile updated Apr 2026 · 1 sources
Price
US$18–330Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy Cricket
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US & Canada 2 retailers
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Catalog map
The Cricket range
21 models · 5.0–32 in
Texturizing Scissors 1 model US$225Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Thinning Scissors 5 models US$80–330Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Cricket Centrix Classic C 3560 Thinning US$225
- Cricket Centrix M Series 30 Thinner US$170
- Cricket Centrix Metamorphosis Thinner US$250
2 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Cutting Scissors 15 models US$18–330Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Cricket Centrix Flash Shear US$200
- Cricket Centrix Koi Shear US$150
- Cricket Centrix Metamorphosis Shear US$250
12 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
All 21 Cricket model names
- Cricket Centrix Classic C 1660 Texturizing
- Cricket Centrix Classic C 3560 Thinning
- Cricket Centrix Flash Shear
- Cricket Centrix Koi Shear
- Cricket Centrix M Series 30 Thinner
- Cricket Centrix Metamorphosis Thinner
- Cricket Centrix Metamorphosis Shear
- Cricket Centrix Q Series Shear
- Cricket Centrix Roc-it Dog R 575
- Cricket Centrix V2 39 Revolving Thumb Thinner
- Cricket Centrix V2 Revolving Thumb
- Cricket Centrix ZCON Shear
- Cricket E Shears Duo
- Cricket Logo Gold Series Pro Thinner
- Cricket Logo Gold Series Pro
- Cricket S1 Pro Series Cutting Scissors
- Cricket S2 Elite Series Cutting Scissors
- Cricket S3 Premium Series Cutting Scissors
- Cricket Shear Advantage Duo
- Cricket Shear Xpressions
- Cricket Style Xpress
In Novato, California, the Clark family company behind Cricket has made combs, brushes, and shears since 1979, coming at scissors from the styling-tool side; it says it introduced the industry’s first static-free brush. The 21 models cover cutting, thinning, and texturizing work in Swedish or Japanese stainless steel, from 5.0 to 6.5 inches, at guide prices of US$18 to US$330.
Overview
Cricket is a family-owned American company headquartered in Novato, California. The company was founded in 1979 and has passed through three generations. Cricket produces a broad range of professional styling tools including cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, combs, brushes, and accessories.
Product Range
Cricket’s scissors use either Swedish steel or Japanese stainless steel, depending on the line. The brand offers both beveled and convex edge options across multiple handle configurations including offset, swivel, and pivoting thumb designs. Guide prices for the range run from US$18 to US$330.
Key product lines include:
- Logo Silver Series. Standard professional line
- S2/S3 Premium. Swedish steel models
- Shear Advantage. Mid-range option
- Palm Reader. Ergonomic focus
- Route 66. Styling line
- Centrix. Specialty line
- Roc-It Dog 360. Pet grooming shears
Beyond scissors, Cricket also produces combs, brushes, and styling accessories, making it one of the broader tool catalogs among scissor brands in this directory.
Distribution
Cricket sells directly through its own website (cricketco.com) and through several major retail channels including SalonCentric, Sally Beauty, Amazon, and Paramount Beauty. This wide distribution makes Cricket one of the more accessible professional shear brands in the U.S. market.
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How Cricket compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | CricketCricket | 44204420 | ABOVEABOVE | BLACKICE PROFESSIONALBLACKICE PROFESSIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$18–330Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$25–30Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$20–25Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | Swedish Steel, Japanese Stainless Steel | Stainless steel | Cobalt steel | Stainless steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | Offset, Swivel, Pivoting Thumb | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 6 models | — | 1 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Precision cut, Thinning, Texturizin… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet c… | Smooth cut, Precision cutting, Thinning |
| Founded | 1979 | 1940 | — | — |
Sources
- SalonCentric — Kikui Retail (professional retailer)
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeIs Cricket an American brand?
Yes. Cricket is a USA-based brand, run by the Cricket Company out of Novato, California. It is family-owned and has passed through three generations since founder Wayne Clark started it in 1979.
What is Cricket best known for?
Cricket built its name on professional styling tools, and it introduced the industry’s first static-free brushes. Alongside its combs and brushes it makes a full line of cutting, thinning, and texturizing shears.
How much do Cricket scissors cost?
A Cricket pair can sit anywhere from US$18 to US$330 at guide prices across the 21 models. Where a pair lands depends on the line, so check the individual product pages for each model’s figure.
Does Cricket make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Cricket lists left-handed scissors among its catalog, so left-handed stylists have a dedicated option within the range.
What handle styles does Cricket offer?
Cricket scissors come in offset, swivel, and pivoting-thumb handle designs, so you can pick the grip that keeps your wrist and thumb most relaxed at the chair.
What sizes do Cricket scissors come in?
Cricket shears span 5.0 to 6.5 inches. That covers the standard salon lengths, from short precision pairs up to longer all-round cutters.
Where can I buy Cricket scissors?
Cricket sells direct through its own site at cricketco.com, and you can also find the range stocked at SalonCentric.
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