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Thinning Scissors by Tooth Count: 6 Picks
Thinning scissors are chosen by tooth count and thinning rate. This page lists 6 right-handed thinning scissors in stock, one model for each tooth count, so you can compare them side by side.
Key points
- The more teeth the comb-like blade has, the finer the sections each cut is split into.
- The thinning rate (cut rate) is a guide to how much each cut takes. Some makers state it and some do not.
- The 6 models here show one model per tooth count and are not ranked. The selection rule and the order are stated just below.
How this list was chosen
Right-handed thinning scissors with a stated tooth count and a size in stock, grouped by tooth count. One model per count (where several models share a count, the one with the lower tax-free price among its sizes in stock). Up to 8 models. Listed by tooth count, from fewer to more teeth.
This is a list in a stated order, not a ranking. Prices are tax-free export prices; stock and specifications come from the same data as the product pages.
6 models compared
A price with "from" varies by size or specification; a dash means there is no entry. Sizes and stock are for right-handed models.
| Model | Teeth | Price (tax-free) | Sizes | Handle | Tooth pattern | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juntetsu Chomper 10-Tooth Thinning Scissors | 10 | ¥26,000 | 6.0″ | Offset | – | In stock |
| Ichiro Kawa Z-Balance Thinning Scissors | 14 | ¥24,545 | 6.0″ | Offset | – | Low stock |
| Ichiro Taiyo Thinning Scissors | 15 | ¥29,818 | 6.0″ | Offset | – | In stock |
| Mina Rainbow II Thinning Scissors | 30 | ¥11,364 | 6.0″ | Offset | Standard thinning | Right-handed: In stock |
| Juntetsu Sword Thinning Scissors | 31 | ¥45,909 | 6.5″ | Offset | – | In stock |
| Juntetsu Aero-Pro Cobalt Thinning Scissors | 40 | ¥50,182 | 6.0″ | Offset | – | In stock |
The 6 models in detail
Juntetsu Shears Juntetsu Chomper 10-Tooth Thinning Scissors
Offset-handle thinning scissors with 10 teeth. Each tooth catches a thicker section, for heavy bulk removal or piecey texture.
- Sizes
- 6.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth
- 10
In stock
¥26,000 tax-free
View product (Juntetsu Chomper 10-Tooth Thinning Scissors) Order this modelIchiro Shears Ichiro Kawa Z-Balance Thinning Scissors
Offset-handle thinning scissors in two types: Chunker (14 teeth) and Blender (30 teeth). Choose for piecey texture or for a natural blend.
- Sizes
- 6.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth
- 14
- Other tooth counts
- 30
Ichiro Shears Ichiro Taiyo Thinning Scissors
6.0-inch, 15-tooth thinning scissors with an offset handle. Fewer teeth take more hair per cut, for heavy bulk removal or piecey texture.
- Sizes
- 6.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth
- 15
Mina Shears Mina Rainbow II Thinning Scissors
Rainbow 6.0-inch, 30-tooth thinning scissors with an offset handle. Right- or left-handed, for matching the cutting scissors in the same colour.
- Sizes
- Right-handed: 6.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth
- 30
- Finish
- Right-handed: Polished
- Tooth pattern
- Right-handed: Standard thinning, V-groove
Right-handed: In stock
¥11,364 tax-free
View product (Mina Rainbow II Thinning Scissors) Order this modelJuntetsu Shears Juntetsu Sword Thinning Scissors
6.5-inch, 31-tooth thinning scissors with a sword blade. The higher tooth count suits fine adjustment and blending at the finish.
- Sizes
- 6.5″
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth
- 31
Juntetsu Shears Juntetsu Aero-Pro Cobalt Thinning Scissors
Offset-handle thinning scissors with a choice of 30 or 40 teeth. Choose 30 for everyday weight removal, or 40 for finer adjustment and finishing.
- Sizes
- 6.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth
- 40
- Other tooth counts
- 30
In stock
¥50,182 tax-free
View product (Juntetsu Aero-Pro Cobalt Thinning Scissors) Order this modelGuides on how to choose
- How to Choose Thinning Scissors Choosing Thinning Scissors by tooth count, thinning rate, blade shape and size. Thinners for removing weight or for texture, and a first and a second pair.
- Cutting Scissors vs Thinning Scissors Cutting Scissors or Thinning Scissors? Their roles, blade shapes and how to match the sizes when you get both, explained for beginners.
- How to Choose a Scissor Set Buying Cutting and Thinning Scissors as a set: 2, 3 and 4-piece sets, how to combine sizes, how to choose the tooth count, and when buying separately suits.
Questions and answers
How was this list chosen?
Right-handed thinning scissors with a stated tooth count and a size in stock, grouped by tooth count. One model per count (where several models share a count, the one with the lower tax-free price among its sizes in stock). Up to 8 models. Listed by tooth count, from fewer to more teeth. This is a list in a stated order, not a ranking. Prices are tax-free export prices; stock and specifications come from the same data as the product pages.
How do thinning scissors with fewer teeth differ from those with more?
With fewer teeth, each tooth takes a thicker section, so each cut takes more hair and the cut shows more piece-y texture. With more teeth, the hair is split into finer sections and the cut is less visible. How to Choose Thinning Scissors goes into detail.
What is the thinning rate (cut rate)?
It is a guide to the proportion of the hair between the blades that is cut each time they close. Some makers state it and some do not, so read it together with the tooth count.
Which tooth count suits a first pair of thinning scissors?
A standard model that works both for removing weight and for finishing is a sensible first pair, and the guide gives around 20 to 30 teeth as the middle range. How to Choose Thinning Scissors explains how to read tooth counts.