Redspot
D. MacIntyre & Son
About Redspot
In brief
Redspot is a budget-tier scissor brand using Japanese 420C steel, designed for hairdressing students and apprentices in the UK and Ireland.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Student Sets 5.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$35–60Price band Under US$100 · BudgetTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
2 retailersBuying routes
Where to buy Redspot
Retailers ScissorPedia has catalogued. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
UK & Ireland 2 retailers
Rest of world 3 retailers
Catalogue map
The Redspot range
4 models · 5.0–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 2 models US$35Price band Under US$100 · Budget
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$35Price band Under US$100 · Budget
Student Sets 1 model US$60Price band Under US$100 · Budget
Pictured models
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All 4 Redspot model names
Redspot is a Glasgow-based student line from the D. MacIntyre & Son wholesale group. Its Klassix and Essential cutting and thinning scissors use Japanese 420C stainless steel and serve hairdressing students and apprentices across the UK and Ireland. The four models include a student set, run from 5.0 to 7.0 inches, and carry guide prices from US$35 to US$60.
Overview
Redspot sits in the budget tier of professional hair tools, combining offset handles, convex edges, and Japanese stainless steel. Distributor listings position the line for hairdressing students, apprentices, and newly qualified stylists building college or training kits.
Product Focus and Pricing
The catalogue clusters around two workhorse lines. The Klassix series covers individual cutting and thinning models in 5.0” to 7.0” lengths with either opposing or offset handles. The feature list is generous for the band (convex or semi-convex blades, adjustable flat screws, removable finger rests, silicone silencers), yet the price hovers around £25 to £30 per shear. The companion Student/Essential sets package a 6.0″ cutter with a matching thinner (typically 27 or 30 teeth), a black wallet, and spare finger inserts for roughly £17 to £50 depending on VAT and retailer bundles. The messaging stays clear: these are professional student scissors, designed to get beginners through their foundational cuts and exams.
Materials and Build
Retail listings describe Japanese stainless steel, with some naming the more specific Japanese 420C grade. This alloy resists corrosion and takes a convex edge. Handle options include classic opposing grips and ergonomic offsets.
Distribution Footprint
Redspot is sold through distributors in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and select export markets including EU destinations and Malaysia. Students can buy through trade counters, online distributor shops, or bundled college kits. Sets include a wallet, finger inserts, and a finger rest, while Direct Salon Supplies also offers a branded cutting cape.
Market Position
Redspot is positioned as a starter range for students and apprentices. The sets provide professional training tools at an accessible price point.
Summary
For students and apprentices in the UK and Ireland, Redspot fills a clear gap. The brand gives trainees a way to practice with convex edges and proper ergonomics at a fraction of what they would spend on a professional kit. Once a stylist graduates and starts building clientele, many move up to a longer-term professional kit.
See Also
How Redspot compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | RedspotRedspot | Dark StagDark Stag | DMIDMI | GlamtechGlamtech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$35–60Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$38–165Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | Price not documented | US$24–183Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | Japanese 420C stainless steel | — | Japanese steel | ATS-314, 440C |
| Edge type | Convex | — | Convex | — |
| Handles | Opposing, Offset | — | Offset Crane | — |
| Left-handed | — | 1 models | — | 1 models |
| Thinning | 1 models | 3 models | 2 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | Entry-level starter kits, Student training tools | Thinning, Texturising, Removing bulk, Blunt cut, Slice cu… | Student/entry-level | Straight cut, Slice cutting, Blunt cut, Advanced techniqu… |
| Founded | — | 2017 | — | 2004 |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Redspot a UK brand?
Yes. Redspot is a UK-based hairdressing-scissor brand, part of the D. MacIntyre & Son wholesale group in Glasgow, Scotland.
Who are Redspot scissors made for?
They are affordable training and college kits for hairdressing students and apprentices, mainly across the UK and Ireland.
How much do Redspot scissors cost?
Budget is the point. Guide prices on the four models start at US$35 and stop at US$60, which keeps kit costs manageable for trainees just starting out.
What types of scissors does Redspot offer?
The range covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and student sets, spread across the Klassix and Essential lines in opposing and offset handle styles.
Does Redspot make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Redspot offers left-handed options, including a left-handed Klassix offset cutter and left-handed thinning scissors.
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