Scissor Hands
Scissorhands UK
About Scissor Hands
In brief
Scissor Hands is a UK scissor brand founded in 2006, designed by working hairdressers and known for EVO technology and Soft Cut systems.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.5–6.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$350–500Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy Scissor Hands
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Catalogue map
The Scissor Hands range
3 models · 5.5–6.0 in
Cutting Scissors 2 models US$350–500Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$455Price band US$400–800 · Premium
Scissor Hands services what it sells. The Silsden, West Yorkshire company, founded in 2006 by working hairdressers, offers in-house repair to factory standards, by its own account, and runs salon and online training alongside its EVO texturising and Soft Cut thinning designs. The three models carry US$350 to US$500 guide prices across 5.5 to 6.0 inch lengths, with steels up to VG10, ATS 314, and Damascus.
About Scissor Hands
Scissor Hands is a UK based scissors brand founded in 2006. The company operates as Scissorhands UK Ltd, based in Silsden, West Yorkshire, England. According to the brand, it was started by working hairdressers who wanted to design scissors informed by real salon experience.
Product Range
Scissor Hands produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their specialties span a wide range of techniques: thinning, blending, soft cutting, fading, slicing, texturizing, layering, volume control, and balancing.
The brand promotes two proprietary features: EVO technology and the Soft Cut system.
Services
According to the company, Scissor Hands offers in house repair and servicing to factory standards. They also provide salon based and online training and support for their products.
Heritage
Scissor Hands has been operating since 2006. The company claims a combined team experience of over 100 years in hairdressing.
Sources
- Scissor Hands brand profile and manufacturer statements (scissorhands.co.uk)
About the brand
Scissor Hands is a UK-based professional hair scissor brand. Its retail channel is the source for current models, prices, and availability.
Buying context
For current model specifications, price information, and availability, the authoritative source is the Scissor Hands retail channel. The UK professional scissor market spans a wide range of brands and price tiers; for buyers researching UK-made and UK-distributed scissors in the professional mid-range and above, the UK scissor brands roundup provides a broader comparison starting point.
See Also
How Scissor Hands compares
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| Spec | Scissor HandsScissor Hands | AkitoAkito | alfa italiaalfa italia | eBladeeBlade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$350–500Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$270–429Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$228–455Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$578–621Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | 420, 440C, VG10, ATS 314, Damascus | VG10, 440C, Cobalt, ATS-314 | Japanese 440C steel | VG-10 |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 1 models |
| Specialties | Thinning, Blending, Soft-Cut, Fading, Slicing, Texturisin… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Precision cutting, High-speed cutting, Detailed work, Lay… | Precision cutting, Scissors over comb |
| Founded | 2006 | 2016 | — | 2017 |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Scissor Hands a UK brand?
Yes. Scissor Hands is a UK-based brand, founded in 2006 and run as Scissorhands UK Ltd from Silsden in West Yorkshire. The company says it was started by working hairdressers with more than 100 years of combined cutting experience.
What is Scissor Hands known for?
It is best known for two named designs: EVO, built for texturising and layering, and Soft Cut, aimed at thinning, blending, and fading work.
What steel do Scissor Hands scissors use?
Are Scissor Hands scissors available for left-handed cutters?
Yes. Alongside its cutting and thinning scissors, the brand also offers left-handed scissors.
How much do Scissor Hands scissors cost?
From US$350 to US$500 is the guide price window for the three models. Steel grade moves the price, with 420 and 440C models sitting below the VG10, ATS 314, and Damascus builds.
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