Wholesale
Wholesale hair scissors for salons, dealers and schools
Scissor Lab GK supplies professional hair scissors to salons, dealers, distributors and beauty schools outside Japan. We are based in Saitama, Japan, and orders are inspected and quality checked in Saitama before dispatch.
Who a trade account is for
- Salons and salon groups buying scissors for their team
- Dealers and resellers, online or in store
- Beauty schools and academies ordering for their students
- Distributors who want to supply their own market
What you get
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Trade pricing
Trade prices are a percentage off retail. They are not published: we send them to you once your trade account is approved.
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A bigger discount from 20 pieces
Orders of 20 pieces or more in one order get a higher discount. Any mix of models and sizes counts towards the 20.
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No minimum order
Approved trade accounts can order without a minimum quantity, so you can restock a single model when you need it. Orders are subject to availability and production capacity.
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Drop-ship or bulk delivery
We can ship orders straight to your customers, or deliver your stock to you in one shipment, whichever suits your business.
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Inspected in Saitama
Orders are inspected and quality checked in Saitama, Japan before dispatch, drop-ship orders included.
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Private label on request
OEM and white-label supply may be available. Tell us about your project and we will say whether we can help.
Brands we supply
Mina, Ichiro and Juntetsu are independent brands that Scissor Lab distributes to the trade, shipped from Japan.
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Mina Shears
Accessible professional quality for working stylists and students.
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Ichiro Shears
Everyday salon scissors for working hairdressers and barbers.
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Juntetsu Shears
The premium line among the brands we carry.
Other brands may be available on request. Tell us what you are looking for.
Beauty schools and class orders
Schools can order scissors for a whole class in one order. A class order of 20 pieces or more gets the bulk discount, and we can deliver it to the school in one shipment. Tell us how many students you have and when you need the scissors, and we will reply with options.
How to open a trade account
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Step 1
Send the enquiry form and choose "Trade account or wholesale". Include your business name, country, website or shop address, and what you plan to buy.
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Step 2
We review your details and reply by email within 2 business days (Japan time).
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Step 3
Once your account is approved, we send your trade prices in Japanese yen and you can place orders.
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Step 4
For each order we offer freight options with their prices. You choose one, and we send an invoice by email, valid for 14 days.
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Step 5
Once the invoice is paid, your order is inspected and quality checked in Saitama, then shipped from Japan with FedEx.
Shipping from Japan
International orders ship from Saitama, Japan with FedEx. For each order we offer freight options with their prices, and you choose. Import duties and taxes in your country are paid by the receiver. You can always buy direct from us, or from a distributor if one sells in your country.
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Questions trade buyers ask
- Can I see trade prices before I apply?
- No. Trade prices are not public. We share them once your trade account is approved.
- Is there a minimum order?
- Not for approved trade accounts. Orders of 20 pieces or more, in any mix of models and sizes, get a higher discount.
- Can you ship straight to my customers?
- Yes. Drop-shipping to your customers and bulk delivery to you are both available.
- Who pays import duties and taxes?
- The recipient. Orders ship from Japan with FedEx, and duties and taxes are charged in the destination country.
- Can individual hairdressers order?
- Yes. Individual hairdressers and barbers can order direct from us: send the enquiry form, choose "Order for myself", and tell us the models you want. No trade account is needed. You can also order from our online store, which ships worldwide and is in Japanese. Trade accounts are for salons, dealers, schools and distributors. Order for yourselfGo to the online store (in Japanese)
Open a trade account
Send us a few details about your business. We reply within 2 business days (Japan time).