STR
Rand Rocket Ltd
Who it suits
STR is a UK hairdressing brand by Rand Rocket Ltd (est. 1973), offering budget scissors, thinning shears, dryers, combs, and balayage tools.
Price position
$25–79 · tier 1 of 5
Profile completeness
6/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 5 catalogued
- Product types
- 2 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
STR is the name Rand Rocket puts on its own-brand scissors. The UK salon supplier, going since 1973, prices the C Series around GBP 20.99 and the F Series between GBP 26 and GBP 29, squarely for students and early-career stylists. Beyond cutting and thinning scissors, the STR catalogue takes in hair dryers, combs, and balayage tools, sold through UK retailers including Alan Howard and Adel Direct.
Overview
STR is Rand Rocket Ltd’s own-brand range of professional hairdressing scissors, established in 1973 and aimed at the budget-to-mid segment of the UK market.
Product Range
STR’s catalog extends beyond scissors to include hair dryers, combs, and balayage tools. The scissor range includes both cutting and thinning models:
- C Series: priced around GBP 20.99
- F Series: priced between GBP 26 and GBP 29
These price points place STR firmly in the budget/entry-level category, making the brand accessible to students and stylists seeking affordable everyday tools.
Distribution
STR products are available through several UK-based retailers including Alan Howard (listing 13 STR products), Adel Direct, and Direct Hairdressing Scissors. The brand does not appear to have significant distribution outside the United Kingdom.
Sources
See Also
Product range
Five STR models are catalogued across cutting and thinning. The H Series Thinning Shears ($25) and F Series Professional Cutting Scissors ($55) are the entry and mid-entry builds. The Pro Classic Professional Cutting Scissors ($45) sits between them on price. The Pro Black Offset Cutting Scissors ($79) and Pro Black Thinning Scissors ($79) represent the top tier of the STR range, with a matched offset cutting and thinning pair at the same price point.
The $25–$79 range makes STR one of the lower-priced professional scissor brands in the UK market, with five models that cover both cutting and thinning functions across a practical price ladder.
Where to Buy
STR at a glance
- Budget
- Budget under $100
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- UK
- Catalogue
- 5 models listed
- Established
- 1973
Product Types
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking STR
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying STR.
- DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS Online store — UK
Products
How STR compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeIs STR a UK brand?
Yes. STR is a UK-based hairdressing brand, the house range of Rand Rocket Ltd, which has been making styling products since 1973.
Who is STR best for?
STR is aimed at students and stylists building their first kit, with budget-friendly cutting and thinning scissors for everyday salon work.
How much do STR scissors cost?
Budget tier, by UK market standards. This page does not track STR prices per model; UK stockists such as Alan Howard and Adel Direct list what each pair costs.
What does STR make besides scissors?
Alongside its cutting and thinning scissors, the wider Rand Rocket catalogue under STR includes dryers, combs, and balayage tools.
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