THE 5 SCISSORS EVERY HAIRDRESSER NEEDS IN THEIR KIT
Are you still relying on one scissor for everything? In this page we break down 5 scissors needed to perfect your haircuts.
Stingray - Best Hairdressing Scissor for Blunt Cutting
The Excellent Edges Stingray is easily one of the strongest options for stylists who specialise in blunt cutting and precision lines. Designed with two distinctly different blade shapes, the Stingray pulls the hair into the blade rather than pushing it away, helping create cleaner, sharper lines with less effort.
What really separates the Stingray from traditional cutting scissors is the ability to use the full 6-inch blade confidently through an entire section. That means fewer cuts, faster workflow, and more control throughout the haircut especially for strong bobs, blunt perimeters, and technical shapes.
Why We Rate It
- Exceptional for blunt lines and precision cutting
- Reduces hair push while cutting
- Full blade usability increases efficiency
- Strong control through long cutting sections
Best For
- Blunt cutting
- Bob work
- Strong shape building
- Stylists wanting cleaner cutting lines
Big Mouth Marlin - Best Hairdressing Scissor for Slicing
The Excellent Edges Big Mouth Marlin is designed specifically for stylists who love soft slicing and lived-in texture work. Featuring two leaf-shaped blades with clamshell edges, the Marlin is engineered to gently push the hair as you cut rather than creating harsh lines, making it one of the smoothest slicing scissors in the Excellent Edges range.
What makes the Big Mouth Marlin stand out is the level of control it gives during slide cutting and soft texture work. The blade design helps prevent taking out too much hair at once, allowing for a softer finish and more forgiveness through the haircut, especially important for modern layering and seamless movement.
Why We Rate It
- Extremely soft slicing action
- Reduces harsh cutting lines
- Helps maintain control while slide cutting
- Ideal for soft texture and seamless layering
Best For
- Slicing
- Slide cutting
- Soft texture work
- Creating movement without removing too much weight
Croc - The Most Versatile Hairdressing Scissor in the Range
The Excellent Edges Croc is the closest thing in the range to a true multi-purpose scissor. While its aggressive blade design might make it look highly specialised, the Croc is surprisingly soft and adaptable in the hand, making it one of the most versatile scissors for stylists who want flexibility across multiple cutting techniques.
Designed to handle everything from blunt cutting to slicing and weight removal, the Croc performs exceptionally well across different haircutting styles without feeling overly harsh or restrictive. It’s one of those scissors that tends to surprise stylists once they start using it — especially in how smoothly it moves through the hair despite its powerful appearance.
Why We Rate It
- Extremely versatile across multiple techniques
- Soft cutting feel despite aggressive appearance
- Excellent for both precision and texture work
- Strong control for scissor-over-comb work
Best For
- Blunt cutting
- Texturising
- Weight removal
- Slicing
- Scissor over comb
Barracuda - Best Hairdressing Scissor for Weight Removal
The Excellent Edges Barracuda is the brand’s most traditional-style texturising scissor, built specifically for controlled weight removal and soft texture work. Featuring 30 radial teeth, the Barracuda removes bulk smoothly and efficiently without creating harsh steps or visible lines through the haircut.
What makes the Barracuda stand out is how effortless it feels during heavy debulking work. The radial tooth design helps distribute the cut evenly through the hair, giving stylists more control while maintaining softness and movement. It’s an ideal choice for removing excess weight while still preserving shape and flow throughout the haircut.
Why We Rate It
- Smooth and controlled weight removal
- 30 radial teeth create softer texture
- Removes bulk without harsh lines
- Easy to control through dense hair
Best For
- Weight removal
- Debulking
- Soft texturising
- Reducing bulk while maintaining movement
Manta Ray - Best Hairdressing Scissor for Precision Cutting
The Excellent Edges Manta Ray is built for precision work, making it a go-to choice for stylists who specialise in short haircuts and classic Sassoon-style cutting. Designed with bevelled edges on both blades, it helps resist hair push during cutting, allowing for cleaner, more accurate lines.
The slim blade profile is where the Manta Ray really stands out. It allows you to get into tighter sections and hard to reach areas with ease, giving you greater control when working around the hairline, ears, and detailed shapes. This makes it especially effective for technical cutting where accuracy is everything.
Why We Rate It
- Excellent control for precision cutting
- Bevelled edges reduce hair push
- Slim blades allow access to tight areas
- Ideal for technical, structured haircuts
Best For
- Precision cutting
- Short hair work
- Sassoon-style techniques
- Detailed perimeter and shape work