Haito
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Budget Luxury
Haito is a UK scissor brand by Hair Tools Ltd (Yorkshire), offering Japanese stainless steel convex shears at budget-friendly prices for students and stylists.
OverviewHaito is a professional hair shear brand owned by Hair Tools Ltd, based in Yorkshire, UK. Hair Tools is a broader salon equipment company that also handles Parlux dryer distribution and produces the Head Jog brand. Haito is positioned as a budget-friendly line aimed at students and entry-level stylists, using...
Overview
Haito is a professional hair shear brand owned by Hair Tools Ltd, based in Yorkshire, UK. Hair Tools is a broader salon equipment company that also handles Parlux dryer distribution and produces the Head Jog brand. Haito is positioned as a budget-friendly line aimed at students and entry-level stylists, using Japanese stainless steel with convex blade construction.
Product Range
The Haito catalog includes both cutting and thinning scissors. Known models include:
- Basix - The most affordable option, featuring semi-convex blades in three sizes
- Ekubo - Handmade Japanese stainless steel, convex hollow-ground blades, offset handles
- Kishi - Black Teflon coating, includes quilted storage wallet
- Sukai - Metallic blue titanium finish
- Yoru - Metallic black Teflon coating
- Koru - Black Teflon with lime-green accents
The use of convex, hollow-ground blades at this price point is notable. Many budget brands rely on beveled edges, which are cheaper to produce but less suited to slide cutting and point cutting techniques. Haito’s blade construction gives students access to these techniques early in their training.
Distribution
Haito is a UK-market brand with limited international availability. Confirmed UK retailers include Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Capital Hair & Beauty, Alan Howard, Adel Direct, and Aston & Fincher. Hair Tools also lists the brand on its own website at hairtools.co.uk. For stylists outside the UK, availability is limited and international shipping from UK retailers may add cost.
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How Haito Compares
| Brand | Haito | Karma | Kodo | FROMM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Price Tier | Entry | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | Japanese stainless steel | — | — | — |
| Handles | Offset | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Student kits, Ergonomic handles | — | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Thinning, Texturizing |
Verified Sources
- Tertiary Direct Hairdressing Scissors (Wahl) — Handle Types (retailer educational)
Frequently Asked Questions
Haito uses Japanese stainless steel in their scissor lines.
Haito scissors are in the entry-level price tier (typically under $150). They compete with brands like AMA at a similar price point.
Haito offers Offset handle designs.
Haito specializes in Student kits, Ergonomic handles. Their scissors use Japanese stainless steel steel.
