🇯🇵 Japanese Shears Limited Stock 🇯🇵
Buy Now Pay Later | Free Shipping

0

Your Cart is Empty

Return Policy

Japan Scissors USA offers 30-day returns and exchanges from the delivery date. We know professional scissors are personal tools, and it can be difficult to choose the right size, handle, weight, or cutting feel online. This policy applies to orders placed through jpscissors.com, our U.S. online store for professional hairdressers, barbers, stylists, apprentices, and salon buyers.

Returns for U.S. orders are sent to our Laguna Beach, California returns address after return authorization is approved. 

Quick Summary

  • 30-day return window from the delivery date shown on tracking. You must contact us within this timeframe to start a return or exchange.
  • Return authorization is required. Please email support@jpscissors.com before sending anything back.
  • U.S. returns are sent to Laguna Beach, California after approval and RMA instructions are issued.
  • Customer pays return shipping for change-of-mind returns, size exchanges, and model exchanges unless the item is confirmed faulty or materially different from what was ordered.
  • Original packaging and accessories are required. Please return the scissors, case, inserts, oil, tension key, documentation, certificates, and any included accessories.
  • Condition-based fees may apply: 0% for pristine/unopened, 15% for excellent/tested, 30% + $50 service fee for good/slightly used. See details below.
  • After 30 days: change-of-mind returns are not accepted. Warranty support may still apply for confirmed manufacturing defects.

U.S. Returns Address & International Fulfilment

Japan Scissors USA is built for U.S. customers. Our primary U.S. customer service and returns address is in Laguna Beach, California. The exact return instructions are provided after approval so your return can be matched to the correct order and RMA number.

Some products may be fulfilled from the United States, Japan, Australia, or approved supply partners depending on authentic stock availability, brand lead times, tariff conditions, and the fastest reliable route. If we choose to ship a U.S. order from outside the United States, this does not increase your checkout cost unless a charge is clearly shown before payment.

Japan Scissors works with premium scissor brands and authorised supply channels. Many of our Japanese-brand relationships and product coordination activities are supported through our presence in Saitama, Japan, outside Tokyo. Jaguar is a German/Solingen brand, and product pages should identify German-made models separately from Japan-made models.

✂️ Before You Return: Is It Really Defective?

Many cutting issues are caused by tension, not a defect. New professional scissors often need a small tension adjustment before first use, especially after shipping.

Common signs your scissors may need adjustment:

  • Pushing or pulling hair instead of cutting cleanly
  • Hair folding between blades when trying to cut
  • Blades feel too loose or too tight
  • Not closing completely or opening too easily
  • Uneven cutting or hair sliding off the blades
Fix Tension in 2 Minutes →
Hair folding between scissor blades due to improper tension

Return Cost Responsibilities

Return Shipping Cost

The customer is responsible for return shipping costs for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. We do not provide prepaid return labels for standard change-of-mind returns. You must arrange and pay for return shipping to the Laguna Beach, California returns address provided after authorization.

If an item is confirmed to be faulty, materially different from what was ordered, or damaged in transit, we will review the claim separately and provide a suitable resolution in line with this policy and applicable consumer laws.

Restocking & Service Fees

Professional hair scissors require inspection, cleaning, and hygiene checks when returned. A restocking or service fee may be deducted from your refund or store credit for change-of-mind returns based on condition.

Condition Definition Fee
Pristine Completely unused. Original packaging is sealed and intact. All accessories included. 0%
Excellent (Tested) Opened and minimally tested for fit or tension only, with no visible wear. All original packaging and accessories included. Requires light inspection and hygiene handling. 15%
Good (Slightly Used) Signs of light use, such as use for a small number of haircuts. Requires deeper cleaning, sterilization, and professional inspection. Minor cosmetic marks or missing non-essential accessories may be present. 30% + $50 Service Fee
Unacceptable Heavy use, damage, modification, corrosion, missing essential components, improper sharpening, or condition unsuitable for resale. See the section below. Return Declined

These fees allow returned professional tools to be inspected and handled responsibly while keeping our 30-day exchange option available for U.S. customers.

Returns Process

  1. Contact us within 30 days: Email support@jpscissors.com with your order number and whether you prefer a refund, store credit, or exchange.
  2. Receive RMA authorization: Our support team will verify eligibility and provide an RMA number. We may request photos of the scissors, blades open and closed, packaging, and included accessories.
  3. Receive the return address: Once approved, we will provide the return instructions for our Laguna Beach, California returns address.
  4. Ship the product back: Package the item securely with all original contents, packaging, and accessories. Include the RMA number with the return. The customer pays return shipping for change-of-mind returns.
  5. Inspection: We inspect the returned product, contents, and packaging after receipt.
  6. Resolution: Approved refunds, store credits, or exchanges are usually processed within 5-7 business days after inspection.

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement Details
Timeframe Contact us within 30 days from the delivery date shown on tracking.
Authorization RMA approval is required before shipping any return.
Condition Clean, undamaged, unused, or lightly tested according to the condition definitions above.
Packaging Original brand packaging should be intact and included.
Contents All accessories, manuals, certificates, inserts, cases, and included items must be returned.
Shipping Customer pays return shipping for change-of-mind returns and exchanges.
U.S. Return Address Laguna Beach, California. Full return instructions are provided after authorization.

⚠️ Returns May Be Declined

A return may be declined if the item is returned in a condition that cannot be responsibly accepted, inspected, or resold. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Heavy or commercial use: evidence of use beyond reasonable fit, size, or tension testing.
  • Damage: nicks, dents, scratches, dull blades, impact marks, or damage from cutting anything other than hair.
  • Modification: sharpening, engraving, alteration, unauthorized repair, or improper tension-system adjustment.
  • Corrosion or chemical damage: rust, staining, or damage from harsh cleaning or sterilization products.
  • Missing essential components: missing original case, blade cover, tension key, certificate, documentation, or other important included items.
  • Unclean condition: product is dirty, stained, or requires extensive cleaning beyond normal return handling.
  • Late request: the 30-day contact window has passed.
  • No authorization: the item was shipped without an RMA number or approval.

If a return is declined: we will contact you with the inspection outcome and available options. Depending on the condition and circumstances, the product may be returned to you at your cost or handled according to the resolution agreed with our support team.

⚙️ Common Issues That Are Usually Not Defects

These are normal adjustment or maintenance issues and are often easy to fix:

Issue Likely Solution
Scissors feel loose or wobbly Tighten the tension screw clockwise in small increments.
Scissors feel tight or stiff Loosen the tension slightly or apply professional scissor oil.
Not cutting smoothly or pushing hair Adjust tension and check blade alignment.
Blades do not close completely Check the tension, stopper, and blade alignment.
Hair folds between blades Tighten tension; the blades may be too loose.

→ Complete Tension Adjustment Guide

📋 Important Notes

  • After 30 days: change-of-mind returns are not accepted. Warranty support may still apply for confirmed manufacturing defects.
  • Shipping protection: Route Shipping Protection and similar third-party insurance fees are non-refundable once the order has shipped, because the service is provided at shipment.
  • International customers: This page is written for jpscissors.com U.S. customers. Customers who ordered from another Japan Scissors regional store should contact that store for the correct return instructions.
  • Return authorization required: Please contact support@jpscissors.com before shipping anything back.
  • Customer responsibility: Please return products in acceptable condition with all original items and packaging.

Contact & Support

Questions about a return, exchange, warranty issue, or whether your situation qualifies?

  • Email: support@jpscissors.com
  • Primary U.S. returns address: Laguna Beach, California. Full return instructions are provided after RMA approval.
  • Website: jpscissors.com, the U.S. online store for Japan Scissors.