The finest scissors, for professional hands.
Delivered worldwide.

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About

About Scissor Lab

Scissor Lab is a specialist distributor of professional hair scissors, operating from Saitama, Japan.

We curate, quality-inspect, and ship premium scissor brands to hairdressers and barbers worldwide.

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Vision

Our Vision

So that professionals worldwide can find the perfect scissors for their craft.

Scissor Lab bridges Japanese scissor culture and quality with the global beauty industry — through rigorous curation, consistent quality control, and an international distribution network built on trusted partnerships.

At Scissor Lab, we do more than distribute scissors — we are a bridge between Japanese scissor craftsmanship and the global professional hair industry. Every brand we carry is selected against professional-grade standards of performance and reliability, and all scissors are quality-inspected in Japan before reaching our partners. Beyond our publicly listed brands, we offer a full spectrum of services: additional premium brand lines, OEM manufacturing for custom branded scissors, and semi-OEM customisation for established models. Whatever your needs, contact us.

Working with trusted distributor partners across the globe

Why Scissor Lab

Why Choose Us

Rigorous Quality Control

Every pair of scissors is individually inspected, tension-adjusted, and shipped from our Saitama facility in perfect condition.

Curated Brand Portfolio

Our publicly listed brands are a window into our full portfolio. We carry additional premium lines, support OEM and semi-OEM production, and connect businesses with trusted Japanese manufacturers — all available by enquiry.

Global Distribution Network

An established network of trusted distributor partners spanning Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Partner Support

We provide product training, marketing materials, and ongoing support to help our distributor partners grow their business.

Direct Dispatch from Japan

Quality-controlled scissors shipped directly from Saitama — reliable, traceable, and on time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy directly from Scissor Lab?

Scissor Lab operates through authorised distributors in each market. Find your nearest distributor on the Global Network page, or contact us directly if there is no distributor in your region.

How do I become a distributor?

Visit the Become a Partner page and complete the enquiry form. We will share territory availability, brand options, and partnership terms with you directly.

Are the brands listed on the site your full range?

No. Mina Shears, Ichiro Shears, and Juntetsu Shears are our publicly listed brands. We carry additional premium brands not disclosed publicly — contact us for the full catalogue.

How is quality control handled?

Every scissor passes individual inspection, tension adjustment, and careful packaging at our Saitama facility before dispatch. Nothing ships until it meets our standard.

Which countries do you currently ship to?

We ship to authorised distributors in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, Brazil, and South Africa — with new markets being added regularly.

Do you offer OEM or semi-OEM scissor manufacturing?

Yes. In addition to distributing established brands, we work with trusted Japanese manufacturers to support OEM (fully custom) and semi-OEM (existing models with custom branding) production. Whether you are building a salon brand or launching a retail line, contact us to discuss your options.

Contact

Get in Touch

For brand and product enquiries, distributor partnership discussions, or any other questions about our scissors and services — we'd love to hear from you.

  • Brand & product enquiries
  • Distributor partnership enquiries
  • General enquiries