TRI
It&ly milan
About TRI
In brief
TRI is an Italian scissors brand produced under IT&LY Hairfashion, a Milan-based professional beauty company established in 1987.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.0–7.5 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$115–160Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
4 retailers- Chris & Sons (opens in a new tab)
- DIRECT HARIDRESSING SCISSORS (opens in a new tab)
- SCISS O HANS (opens in a new tab)
- yoiscissors.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Buying routes
Where to buy TRI
Retailers ScissorPedia has catalogued. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
UK & Ireland 4 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalogue map
The TRI range
18 models · 5.0–7.5 in
Cutting Scissors 16 models US$35–190Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- TRI Balance Slim Nickel Free Cutting Scissors US$125
- TRI Blue Cascade Cutting Scissors US$140
- TRI Blue Titanium Cutting Scissors US$125
13 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Left-Handed Scissors 1 model US$115Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$116Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Pictured models
All 18 TRI model names
- TRI Balance Slim Nickel Free Cutting Scissors
- TRI Blue Cascade Cutting Scissors
- TRI Blue Titanium Cutting Scissors
- TRI Classic Left Handed Scissors
- TRI Classic Texturiser Thinning Scissors
- TRI Classic Cutting Scissors
- TRI Dimension Slim Cutting Scissors
- TRI Ergo Classic Cobalt Cutting Scissors
- TRI Essential 515 Offset Cutting Scissors
- TRI Essential Classic 500 Cutting Scissors
- TRI Essential Elite 500 Cutting Scissors
- TRI Insignia C Cutting Scissors
- TRI Profile Shadow Cutting Scissors
- TRI Profile XL Cutting Scissors
- TRI Rainbow Cascade Cutting Scissors
- TRI Samurai Offset Cutting Scissors
- TRI Samurai Pearl Cutting Scissors
- TRI Titan Cutting Scissors
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 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 US$35 to US$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
How TRI compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | TRITRI | KiepeKiepe | LeaderLeader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy | Italy |
| Typical price | US$115–160Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$80–150Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$275–525Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | 440C, 420J2 | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, 440C, Damascus steel, C |
| Edge type | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | 1 models | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 3 models | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … |
| Founded | 1987 | 1960 | — |
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 a dedicated left-handed cutting model alongside its right-handed pairs.
What steel do TRI scissors use?
How much do TRI scissors cost?
Top to bottom, the 18 TRI models stay between US$35 and US$190 at guide prices, which keeps the Italian-made line within an entry-level budget.
What sizes do TRI scissors come in?
TRI’s 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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