Lumiere
LUMIERE
Who it suits
Lumiere is a Japanese scissor brand from Osaka featuring patented Flex Handle ergonomics and Ever Sharp edge retention technology.
Price position
$480–550 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 3 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
Lumiere says its Ever Sharp edge holds through 1,000 or more haircuts, and its patented Flex Handle is built to ease tendinitis and shoulder strain across a working day. Established in 2003 in Suita City, Osaka, the Japanese maker sells cutting, thinning, and left-handed shears; the three models sit at $480 to $550 guide prices, 5.5 to 6.3 inches.
Overview
Lumiere is a Japanese scissors brand based in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, operating from an office in the Eclat Esaka Building. The brand focuses on professional hair shears with proprietary technologies aimed at ergonomics and edge retention.
Product Range
Lumiere offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors for blunt, slide, base, dry, wet, push, and pull cutting.
According to Lumiere, their proprietary Hyper System Scissors feature patented Flex Handle technology, which the brand describes as helping prevent tendinitis and shoulder stiffness during extended use. The company also describes an “Ever Sharp” technology that maintains edge sharpness through 1,000 or more haircuts. For current specifications and details on these technologies, see Lumiere’s official site or authorised retailers.
Availability
Lumiere scissors are available through lumiere-scissors.com and online retailers including Scissors Shop Hayashi (Hasamiya) and Refun. These channels carry current domestic and international ordering information.
Technologies
The patented Flex Handle and Ever Sharp technologies are Lumiere’s most distinctive features. For full technical specifications, including steel types and hardness ratings, see Lumiere’s official site or authorised retailers. If you have firsthand experience with Lumiere scissors, feel free to reach out through our contact page.
See Also
Where to Buy
Lumiere at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 3 models listed
- Established
- 2003
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Lumiere works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Lumiere
ScissorPedia catalogues 2 retailers carrying Lumiere.
- Refun Online store — Japan
- Scissors shop Hayashi Online store — Japan
The range, at a glance
-
-
-
Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How Lumiere compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Lumiere a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Lumiere is a Japanese maker established in 2003 and based in Suita City, Osaka. Its professional shears are made in Japan.
What is Lumiere known for?
Lumiere is known for its Hyper System shears with a patented Flex Handle, designed to ease tendinitis and shoulder strain over a long day, alongside an Ever Sharp edge the brand says holds through 1,000 or more haircuts.
How much do Lumiere scissors cost?
Plan on a premium-band spend, typical of shears made in Japan: the three Lumiere models list at $480 to $550 guide prices.
Does Lumiere make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Lumiere makes left-handed scissors too, in the range with its cutting and thinning shears.
Where can I buy Lumiere scissors?
Lumiere sells through its own site at lumiere-scissors.com and through Japanese retailers including Scissors Shop Hayashi and Refun.
Ratings & reviews
Used Lumiere scissors? Rate them and share your experience to help other professionals choose.