TRI
It&ly milan
Who it suits
TRI is an Italian scissors brand produced under IT&LY Hairfashion, a Milan-based professional beauty company established in 1987.
Price position
$35–190 · tier 2 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 18 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 2 documented
Behind the TRI scissor line sits IT&LY Hairfashion, the Milan group that has researched, developed, and manufactured its products in Italy since 1987. Its 18 catalogued models run 440C steel on pairs like the Titan and Samurai Pearl, 420J2 on the Essential Elite, spanning 5.0 to 7.5 inches, at guide prices of $35 to $190, with UK distribution from Chirk, Wrexham.
About TRI
TRI is an Italian scissors brand produced under the IT&LY Hairfashion umbrella. IT&LY Hairfashion is a global brand founded in 1987, with products researched, developed, and manufactured in Milan, Italy. In the UK, TRI scissors are distributed by IT&LY Hair and Beauty Ltd, based in Chirk, Wrexham.
Product Range
TRI produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand’s specialties cover blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, volume control, texture control, combined cut and thinning, and general thinning work.
TRI scissors are available through several UK retailers including Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Yoi Scissors, Sciss O Hans, and Chris & Sons.
Parent Company
IT&LY Hair and Beauty Ltd serves as the UK and Ireland partner for the Milan based IT&LY Hairfashion group. According to the company, their original focus was professional tools, and they continue to distribute scissors from manufacturers including TRI, Miraki, and Mizutani. The company also carries salon supplies such as brushes, combs, and beauty instruments.
Heritage
The IT&LY Hairfashion brand has been operating since 1987. TRI sits within that family as one of their scissors lines, making it part of a broader professional products ecosystem that spans color, care, and tools.
Sources
- TRI brand profile and IT&LY Hair and Beauty manufacturer statements (italyhairbeauty.com)
See Also
Where to Buy
Chris & Sons → DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS → yoiscissors.co.uk →
TRI at a glance
- Budget
- Entry-level $100–200
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Italy
- Catalogue
- 18 models listed
- Established
- 1987
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles TRI works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking TRI
ScissorPedia catalogues 3 retailers carrying TRI.
- Chris & Sons Online store — UK
- DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS Online store — UK
- yoiscissors.co.uk Online store — UK
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
How TRI compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeIs TRI an Italian scissor brand?
Yes. TRI is the professional scissor line of IT&LY Hairfashion, a Milan company founded in 1987, and the shears are made in Italy. UK and Ireland distribution runs through It&ly Hair and Beauty Ltd in Chirk, Wrexham.
What kind of scissors does TRI make?
TRI makes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and dedicated left-handed shears, suited to point cutting, blunt cutting, slide cutting, and texture work.
Are left-handed TRI scissors available?
Yes. TRI’s range includes dedicated left-handed models, not only right-handed pairs. One left-handed cutting model is catalogued here.
What steel do TRI scissors use?
How much do TRI scissors cost?
Top to bottom, the 18 catalogued TRI models stay between $35 and $190 at guide prices, which keeps the Italian-made line within an entry-level budget.
What sizes do TRI scissors come in?
TRI’s catalogued shears run from 5.0 to 7.5 inches, so the line stretches from compact cutting pairs to the longer lengths barbers like for over-comb work.
Where can I buy TRI scissors?
TRI is stocked by several UK retailers, including Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Yoi Scissors, Sciss O Hans, and Chris & Sons.
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