News | Ichiro Scissors — Professional Hair Cutting Scissors

Key moments from Ichiro Scissors since our founding in 2004 — international awards, distribution milestones, and product releases, in chronological order.

2026

Website Redesigned with 9-Language Support

ichiroseiki.com relaunches with Japanese as the primary language and eight additional language variants.

2025

Education Hub — A Technical Reference for Professionals

Handles, blades, steel, thinning, ergonomics, maintenance, glossary. A reference written to help stylists understand their tools — not to sell them anything.

2024

Color Coatings Line — Matte Black, Rainbow, Pastel Pink

Three new finishes follow Rose Gold into the catalog: Matte Black, Rainbow, and Pastel Pink.

2023

Signature Handles — Sakura, Dragon, Hana, Kawa

Four signature handle forms named from Japanese landscape and nature: Sakura (cherry blossom), Dragon, Hana (flower), and Kawa (river).

2022

Left-Handed Range Expanded

A true left-handed scissor — reversed from the blade up, not just the handle. Both cutting and thinning models now available.

2021

Official Website Launched

ichiroseiki.com goes live — Ichiro's first direct channel to distributors, resellers, and hair professionals worldwide.

2020

Lifetime Warranty Program Launched

A lifetime warranty on every scissor against material and manufacturing defects.

2019

Rose Gold Collection Introduced

Crystal-set handles and an allergy-neutral rose gold finish — Ichiro's signature designer collection enters the catalog.

2018

Scissor Hub Award 2018

Four consecutive years of recognition alongside formal entry into the Australian market.

Australia Distribution Established

Japan Scissors becomes the Australian distributor, bringing Ichiro to salons and barbershops across the country.

2017

Scissor Hub Award 2017

Three consecutive years in the Best Value category.

2016

Scissor Hub Award 2016

Second consecutive year of international recognition.

2015

Scissor Hub Award 2015

Ichiro wins in the Best Value Hairdressing Scissor Set category — our first international recognition.

2014

International Distribution Begins

Partnerships with scissor specialists in Australia, Canada, and the USA launch the Ichiro international era.

2004

Ichiro Founded in Tokyo

Ichiro Scissors begins operations as a Tokyo-based professional hairdressing scissor brand.