First Edges
First Edges is an Australian professional hair shear brand with limited export distribution, carried by Spencer Scissors in the UK.
Australia
Mid-range
440B
The bottom line
First Edges is a professional hair-scissor brand from Australia, building 440B shears in the mid-range tier.
Compare First Edges with another brand- Origin
- Australia
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia
- Steel grades
- 440B
- Price tier
- Official site
- excellentedges.com
- Known stockists in
- United Kingdom
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Where to buy First Edges
First Edges isn’t really a brand in its own right — it’s the apprentice tier from Excellent Edges, the Melbourne maker that’s been turning out hairdressing tools since 1988. The pitch is refreshingly plain: a no-frills first pair for someone just walking into the trade, with none of the premium markup that scares off a student on an apprentice wage.
Steel and build
Blades are 440B, a softer, more forgiving stainless than the high-carbon grades you’ll graduate to later. That’s a deliberate choice for this slot — easier to sharpen, cheaper to replace, and honest about what it is. The finish is a matte satin, the handle is offset to keep the wrist neutral, and the edge is a bevel rather than a convex hollow grind. None of that is exotic, but for a beginner’s first proper scissor it’s exactly the right level of restraint.
The range
You get cutting lengths in 5.3”, 5.8” and 6.5”, plus a 5.5” 30-tooth texturiser, and the 5.3 and 5.8 come in left-handed versions too — a thoughtful touch at this price, since left-handed students are usually told to make do. Kit bundles round it out so a new stylist can buy cutter, texturiser and case in one go.
Where to buy
In Australia, SalonEdges handles distribution and support across South Australia and the Northern Territory. In the UK, Spencer Scissors carries the same line under the First Edge name. Pricing sits in the mid band, though for a student kit it’s the accessible end of it.
First Edges FAQ
Who makes First Edges scissors?
First Edge is the entry-level shear line from Excellent Edges, an Australia-based maker in Melbourne. It is a product range rather than a standalone company.
Who are First Edge scissors designed for?
They are pitched as a simple, no-frills apprentice scissor for hairdressers starting out, built around an offset handle and a bevel edge.
How much do First Edge scissors cost?
They sit in the mid-range band, roughly $200 to $400.
What sizes does the First Edge range come in?
The line runs in 5.3, 5.8 and 6.5 inch cutting lengths, with a 5.5 inch 30-tooth texturiser and kit bundles alongside the standard scissors.
Are First Edge scissors available for left-handed stylists?
Yes. Left-handed options are offered for the 5.3 and 5.8 inch scissors, the texturiser, and the kit bundles.
Where can I buy First Edge scissors?
In Australia, SalonEdges distributes and supports the range across South Australia and the Northern Territory. In the UK, Spencer Scissors carries the line under the First Edge name.
Sources: official First Edges website and authorised retailer listings. Last reviewed June 2026.