Yoi
Yoiscissors
About Yoi
In brief
Yoi is a UK scissor brand based in Scotland, combining direct sales with mobile sharpening services across Scotland and northern England.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.25–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$125–160Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
1 retailerBuying routes
Where to buy Yoi
Retailers ScissorPedia has catalogued. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
UK & Ireland 1 retailer
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalogue map
The Yoi range
16 models · 5.25–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 13 models US$95–252Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Yoi Black Gloss Offset US$114
- Yoi Chopper US$158
- Yoi Control US$125
10 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Scissor Set 1 model US$247Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Styling Razor 1 model US$32Price band Under US$100 · Budget
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$125Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Yoi Silver Tattoo US$125
Yoi comes to the salon through visits across Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands, where the Kilsyth brand sells scissors and provides sharpening alongside its direct store at yoiscissors.co.uk. Its 16 products cover cutting, thinning, left-handed, set, and razor entries at guide prices from US$32 to US$252. The brand states a 30-day return or replacement policy for purchases.
Overview
Yoi is a UK based scissor brand operating under Yoiscissors, located in Kilsyth near Glasgow, Scotland. The company is VAT registered and combines scissor sales with sharpening and maintenance services. According to the brand, a large portion of its business comes from referrals and repeat customers.
Yoi offers a 30 day return or replacement policy on purchases. The brand also provides ongoing support for sharpening and repair even after the return window has passed.
Product Range
Yoi produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers blunt cut, slide cut, point cut, wet cutting, dry cutting, chipping, texturing, thinning, volume control, and texture control techniques. The company emphasizes helping stylists choose the right scissors for their specific needs through personalized advice.
Distribution
Yoi sells through the yoiscissors.co.uk website. The brand’s team visits salons and barbers across Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands for in person sales and sharpening services. Stylists can also mail scissors in for servicing, with the brand reporting a turnaround time of about one week. Yoi has exhibited at Salon International London.
See Also
Product range overview
Sixteen Yoi models carry guide prices from US$32 to US$252. The range includes cutting and thinning scissors, a left-handed cutting model, a scissor set, and a styling razor. The Yoi storefront carries the full range for UK buyers.
How Yoi compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | YoiYoi | AkitoAkito | alfa italiaalfa italia | Dark StagDark Stag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$125–160Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$270–429Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$228–455Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$38–165Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level |
| Steel | — | VG10, 440C, Cobalt, ATS-314 | Japanese 440C steel | — |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | 1 models | — | — | 1 models |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 3 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Wet cutting, Dry cutting… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Precision cutting, High-speed cutting, Detailed work, Lay… | Thinning, Texturising, Removing bulk, Blunt cut, Slice cu… |
| Founded | — | 2016 | — | 2017 |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Yoi based?
Yoi is a UK-based brand trading as Yoiscissors, with its home in Kilsyth near Glasgow, Scotland.
What kinds of scissors does Yoi make?
The Yoi range covers cutting scissors and thinning scissors, with left-handed models available as well.
Does Yoi offer left-handed scissors?
Yes. Yoi builds dedicated lefty cutting and thinning models within the line.
How much do Yoi scissors cost?
The cutting and thinning models carry guide prices from US$95 to US$252. A US$32 styling razor sits below that scissor range. Current prices are available at yoiscissors.co.uk.
Where can I buy Yoi scissors?
Yoi sells direct through yoiscissors.co.uk, and its team also visits salons and barbers across Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands for in-person sales and sharpening.
What cutting techniques is Yoi suited to?
Yoi shears are built for blunt cutting, slide cutting, and point cutting, along with texturing and thinning work for volume and texture control.
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