Yoi
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Budget Luxury
Yoi is a UK scissor brand based in Scotland, combining direct sales with mobile sharpening services across Scotland and northern England.
Yoi comes to the salon: the Kilsyth, Scotland brand sells and sharpens on visits across Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands, alongside its direct store at yoiscissors.co.uk. Two cutters are catalogued here, at guide prices of $125 and $160, in 5.5 and 7.0 inch lengths, with thinning and left-handed models...
Yoi comes to the salon: the Kilsyth, Scotland brand sells and sharpens on visits across Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands, alongside its direct store at yoiscissors.co.uk. Two cutters are catalogued here, at guide prices of $125 and $160, in 5.5 and 7.0 inch lengths, with thinning and left-handed models in the wider range and a 30 day return or replacement policy on 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.
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Product range overview
Sixteen Yoi models are catalogued, spanning $32 to $252. The unusually wide price spread reflects a catalogue that covers both entry student tools and professional mid-range instruments within the same brand, making Yoi accessible at multiple career stages. The Yoi storefront carries the full range for UK buyers.
Where to Buy
Yoi at a glance
- Budget
- Entry-level $100–200
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- UK
- Catalogue
- 16 models listed
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Yoi works in:
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How Yoi Compares
| Brand | Yoi | Nikko | Infinity | Glamtech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$125–US$160 | US$51–US$762 | US$120–US$120 | US$24–US$183 |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy | ATS-314, Cobalt Alloy, Damascus | Stainless steel | ATS-314, 440C |
| Blade types | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Wet cutting, Dry cutting, Chipping, Texturing, Thinning, Volume control, Texture control | Precision cutting, Precision trimming | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut | Straight cut, Slice cutting, Blunt cut, Advanced techniques, Feathering, Chopping, Texturising, Weight removal, Bulk removal, Point cut |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yoi is a UK-based brand trading as Yoiscissors, with its home in Kilsyth near Glasgow, Scotland.
The Yoi range covers cutting scissors and thinning scissors, with left-handed models available as well.
Yes. Yoi builds dedicated lefty cutting and thinning models within the line.
The two Yoi cutters catalogued here carry guide prices of $125 and $160, entry-level money for professional shears. Current prices across the cutting, thinning, and left-handed range are at yoiscissors.co.uk.
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.
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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