TRI
- Italy
- Est. 1987
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Budget Luxury
TRI is an Italian scissors brand produced under IT&LY Hairfashion, a Milan-based professional beauty company established in 1987.
About TRITRI 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 RangeTRI produces...
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)
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking TRI
ScissorPedia catalogues 3 retailers carrying TRI.
- Chris & Sons — UK
- DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS — UK
- yoiscissors.co.uk — UK
Products
How TRI Compares
| Brand | TRI | Leader | Kiepe | Hepike |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy | Italy | Italy |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Premium |
| Steel | — | — | — | Japanese Hitachi 440 |
| Handles | — | — | — | Straight, Offset |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Reshaping, Detailing fine textures, Layering, Reducing bulk, Blending, Texturising, Geometric cuts, Precision cuts, Slicing, Trimming, Fades, Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Reshaping, Detailing fine textures, Layering, Reducing bulk, Blending, Texturising | — |
| Founded | 1987 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
TRI scissors are manufactured in Italy by It&ly milan, established in 1987.
TRI scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Kiepe, Leader. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
TRI specializes in Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, and 2 more.
