Scalpmaster
BURMAX
About Scalpmaster
In brief
Scalpmaster is a brand under BURMAX, a US wholesale beauty supplier founded in 1948, offering value-oriented professional shears and tools.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 6.5–10.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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The Scalpmaster range
4 models · 6.5–10.0 in
Cutting Scissors 3 models US$20–25Price band Under US$100 · Budget
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$25Price band Under US$100 · Budget
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Scalpmaster scissors reach the chair through professional supply channels. The brand belongs to BURMAX, a family-run wholesaler in Holtsville, New York with roots tracing to 1948, serving distributors and beauty schools. The line covers cutting, thinning, and left-handed scissors in ice-tempered stainless for barbers, stylists, and students.
Overview
Scalpmaster is a brand under BURMAX, a family owned beauty supply company founded in 1948 and headquartered in Holtsville, New York. BURMAX describes itself as one of the largest wholesale suppliers of professional beauty products to distributors and beauty schools in the United States.
Scalpmaster is one of several brands in the BURMAX portfolio. The parent company has been operating for over 75 years and focuses on supplying tools and accessories to the professional salon and barber market.
Product Range
Scalpmaster offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers a wide variety of techniques including blunt cut, slide cut, point cut, scissor-over-comb, blending, layering, and texturizing. The line is positioned as a practical, value oriented option for working professionals and beauty school students.
Distribution
Scalpmaster products are available through Williamsport Bowman and other professional beauty supply distributors. BURMAX operates primarily as a wholesale supplier, so Scalpmaster scissors typically reach stylists through distributor channels rather than direct retail.
See Also
Product range
The Scalpmaster range has four models. The 7-inch Stainless Steel Barber Shear and Barber Extra Long Ice-Tempered Shear carry US$20 guide prices. The 7.25-inch 46-Tooth Thinning Shear and 7.5-inch Barber Shear with Detachable Blade carry US$25 guide prices.
The US$20 to US$25 price point makes Scalpmaster one of the most accessible barbershop scissor brands in the US professional market.
How Scalpmaster compares
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| Spec | ScalpmasterScalpmaster | 44204420 | ABOVEABOVE | BLACKICE PROFESSIONALBLACKICE PROFESSIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | Price not documented | Price not documented | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price not documented |
| Steel | Ice-tempered stainless steel | Stainless steel | Cobalt steel | Stainless steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | — | 1 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | 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 | 1948 | 1940 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Scalpmaster scissors?
Scalpmaster is a USA-based brand owned by BURMAX, a family-run beauty supply company headquartered in Holtsville, New York. BURMAX traces its roots to 1948 and runs Scalpmaster as one of its professional tool lines.
Who are Scalpmaster scissors for?
They are aimed at working barbers, salon stylists, and beauty-school students looking for practical shears for everyday cutting.
What types of scissors does Scalpmaster make?
The line covers cutting scissors, thinning shears, and left-handed scissors, supporting techniques such as blunt cut, slide cut, point cut, scissor-over-comb, blending, and layering.
How much do Scalpmaster scissors cost?
Scalpmaster sits in the professional mid-range. Stockists such as Williamsport Bowman quote current model prices.
Where can I buy Scalpmaster scissors?
Scalpmaster is sold mainly through professional beauty-supply distributors. BURMAX operates as a wholesale supplier, so the shears usually reach stylists via distributor channels such as Williamsport Bowman.
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