STR
Rand Rocket Ltd
About STR
In brief
STR is a UK hairdressing brand by Rand Rocket Ltd (est. 1973), offering budget scissors, thinning shears, dryers, combs, and balayage tools.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors 5.0–6.5 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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Where to buy STR
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The STR range
5 models · 5.0–6.5 in
Cutting Scissors 3 models US$45–79Price band Under US$100 · Budget
- STR F Series Cutting US$55
- STR Pro Black Offset US$79
- STR Pro Classic US$45
Thinning Scissors 2 models US$25–79Price band Under US$100 · Budget
- STR H Series Thinning US$25
- STR Pro Black Thinning US$79
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All 5 STR model names
STR is the name Rand Rocket uses for its 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 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 UK retailers including Alan Howard, Adel Direct, and Direct Hairdressing Scissors. Buyers elsewhere can check current international delivery options with these stores.
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Product range
Five STR models cover cutting and thinning. The H Series Thinning Shears (US$25) and F Series Professional Cutting Scissors (US$55) are the entry and mid-entry builds. The Pro Classic Professional Cutting Scissors (US$45) sits between them on price. The Pro Black Offset Cutting Scissors (US$79) and Pro Black Thinning Scissors (US$79) represent the top tier of the STR range, with a matched offset cutting and thinning pair at the same price point.
STR’s five cutting and thinning models carry guide prices from US$25 to US$79 in the UK market.
How STR compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | STRSTR | Dark StagDark Stag | DMIDMI | GlamtechGlamtech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | Price not documented | US$38–165Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | Price not documented | US$24–183Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | Stainless steel | — | Japanese steel | ATS-314, 440C |
| Edge type | — | — | Convex | — |
| Handles | — | — | Offset Crane | — |
| Left-handed | — | 1 models | — | 1 models |
| Thinning | 2 models | 3 models | 2 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | — | Thinning, Texturising, Removing bulk, Blunt cut, Slice cu… | Student/entry-level | Straight cut, Slice cutting, Blunt cut, Advanced techniqu… |
| Founded | 1973 | 2017 | — | 2004 |
Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeIs STR a UK brand?
Yes. STR is a UK-based hairdressing brand sold by 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?
STR sits in the budget tier by UK market standards. Stockists such as Alan Howard and Adel Direct list current model prices.
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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