Haito
Haito is a UK scissor brand by Hair Tools Ltd (Yorkshire), offering Japanese stainless steel convex shears at budget-friendly prices for students and stylists.
UK
Budget
Japanese stainless steel
The bottom line
Haito is a professional hair-scissor brand from UK, building Japanese stainless steel shears in the budget range.
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- UK
- Headquarters
- Yorkshire, UK
- Steel grades
- Japanese stainless steel
- Handles
- Offset
- Price tier
- Product range
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Official site
- hairtools.co.ukbrand8-haito
- Known stockists in
- United Kingdom
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Where to buy Haito
Haito is the own-label shear line from Hair Tools Ltd, a Yorkshire salon-supply company that also makes the Head Jog brand and distributes Parlux dryers in the UK. That parentage tells you what to expect: not a boutique scissor house, but a supplier who knows the student market and prices accordingly. Haito sits firmly in the budget band, generally under 100 dollars, aimed at students and entry-level stylists.
Steel and build
The blades are Japanese stainless steel with convex, hollow-ground geometry and offset handles — and that convex grind is the quiet surprise at this price. Convex edges suit slide and point cutting, the techniques students usually meet on cheaper bevel-edged scissors that fight them. Getting hollow-ground blades into a first pair lets a newer stylist build the right habits early, which is worth more than the small saving on a softer edge.
The range
Cutting and thinning models span a tidy lineup. The Basix is the entry point with semi-convex blades in three sizes; the Ekubo steps up to handmade Japanese stainless with a proper convex hollow grind; the Kishi adds a black Teflon coating and a quilted wallet; and finishes like the Sukai (titanium blue), Yoru (black Teflon) and Koru (black with lime accents) cover the cosmetic preferences without changing the core build much.
Who it suits and buying
This is a student-and-trainee brand, plainly so, and a good-value one. UK availability is solid through Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Capital Hair & Beauty, Alan Howard and others, plus Hair Tools’ own site. Outside the UK stock thins out and shipping adds cost, so it makes most sense for British buyers.
Haito in the catalogue
A snapshot of Haito models stocked by authorised retailers. Finishes, lengths and steel vary by series — confirm the exact specification before buying.
Haito FAQ
Is Haito a UK brand?
Yes. Haito is a UK-based brand, an own-label of Hair Tools Ltd in Yorkshire. The same company also makes Head Jog and distributes Parlux in the UK.
Who are Haito scissors for?
They are aimed at students and entry-level stylists. The range leans on student kits and ergonomic handles to make the early years of cutting easier on the hand.
How much do Haito scissors cost?
Haito sits in the budget band, generally under $100 a pair. That keeps a first set of professional shears within reach for someone still building technique.
What kinds of scissors does Haito make?
The line covers cutting scissors and thinning scissors, mostly with convex blades and offset handles. Models such as the Basix, Ekubo and Kishi span that range.
Where can I buy Haito scissors?
Haito sells mainly to the UK market through Hair Tools and salon suppliers like Direct Hairdressing Scissors. Stock outside the UK is more limited.
Sources: official Haito website and authorised retailer listings. Last reviewed June 2026.