SENSEI

Overview

SENSEI is an American scissor brand that operates under SENSEI SHEAR SYSTEMS. The company has been in business for close to 40 years and describes itself as one of the first U.S. companies to offer professional grade Japanese scissors. SENSEI states that it runs its own factories, which allows it to sell directly without going through distributors or middlemen.

The brand places heavy emphasis on ergonomic design. According to SENSEI, its Rotating Thumb Ring and Crane Handle designs were among the first of their kind in the industry. These features are intended to let stylists work with a lower elbow position and straighter wrist, reducing repetitive stress during long days behind the chair.

Product Range

SENSEI produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, razors, combs, and accessories. The brand covers blunt cutting, point cutting, volume control, texture control, and blending techniques. One notable product line is the Seamless Texture series, which SENSEI says leaves no visible lines or notches in the hair and combs out without pull or drag.

The brand also offers edge types designed for specific techniques: slide cutting (wet or dry), soft cutting on dry hair, and precision cutting on both wet and dry hair. SENSEI reports that its sharpening center has been contracted by other manufacturers to improve their blade edges.

Distribution

SENSEI sells through its own website and is carried by several third party retailers including Precision Shears, Shear Integrity, Scissor Dude, EdgeMaster International, and yoiscissors.co.uk. The brand offers free priority shipping on U.S. orders over $50 and a lifetime warranty and return policy.