Leaf
- UK
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Budget Luxury
Leaf is a UK-based scissor brand from Wimbledon, London, offering handmade Japanese steel shears with a focus on sustainability.
OverviewLeaf is a UK based scissors brand headquartered in Wimbledon Village, London. The company was founded by Steve, a hairdresser with 20 years of experience. According to the brand, Steve worked his way up from apprentice to Art Director at Toni and Guy, then became Head of Education and Talent...
Overview
Leaf is a UK based scissors brand headquartered in Wimbledon Village, London. The company was founded by Steve, a hairdresser with 20 years of experience. According to the brand, Steve worked his way up from apprentice to Art Director at Toni and Guy, then became Head of Education and Talent Development at Headmasters UK before starting a salon consultancy and eventually launching Leaf Scissors.
The brand places a strong emphasis on sustainability. According to Leaf, the company uses 100% recyclable packaging and collaborates with the Eden Reforestation project, planting trees with every purchase. The founder is left-handed himself, which led to a commitment to producing left-handed models alongside standard options.
Product Range
Leaf produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand’s listed specialties include blunt cutting, texturing, slide cutting, weight removal, point cutting, thinning, line softening, layering, and blending. According to Leaf, all scissors are handmade using Japanese steel.
The brand also offers educational content through its YouTube channel, covering hairdressing techniques and business advice for salon professionals. Leaf offers flexible payment options including subscriptions.
Distribution
Leaf sells through its official website at leafscissors.com and is also carried by SalonCentric. The brand operates from its Wimbledon Village address in London. Pricing is in the mid range for professional scissors.
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How Leaf Compares
| Brand | Leaf | TITAN | alfa italia | Sanguine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Budget |
| Steel | — | — | — | Japanese J2 stainless steel |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Texturing, Slide cut, Weight removal, Point cut, Thinning, Line softening, Layering, Blending | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cutting, Scissors overcomb, Wet cutting, Dry cutting, Thinning, Volume control, Texture control (up to 30% removal), Cut & Thinning | Precision cutting, High-speed cutting, Detailed work, Layering, Texturising, Point cutting, Thinning, Blending, Graduation, Slicing | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Leaf scissors are manufactured in UK. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
Leaf scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with AGENDA, Akito, Dark Stag. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Leaf specializes in Blunt cut, Texturing, Slide cut, Weight removal, Point cut, and 4 more.
