Washi Gold Rainbow 5" Titanium Scissors

The Washi Gold Rainbow 5" is one of those scissors that genuinely stops people mid-conversation in the salon. The titanium-coated rainbow finish catches the light beautifully, but the real reason Washi have been selling this handle design for over 15 years is that it performs as well as it looks. At 5" with a fine point, convex and concave blade geometry and a semi-offset handle, this is a specialist detail scissor that punches well above its size.

5" size: built for detail and delicate cutting

5" scissors sit at the smaller end of the professional range, and they earn their place by being precise where larger scissors can feel clumsy. This size is ideal for fringe work, cutting around the ears and hairline, neckline finishing, precision point cutting, and delicate trimming on shorter styles. If you already run a 5.5" or 6" as your main cutting scissor, adding a 5" like this as a dedicated second pair for detail work is one of the better upgrades you can make to your kit, and stylists with smaller hands often find it becomes their everyday scissor of choice.

Convex and concave blade geometry

The Washi Gold Rainbow pairs a convex cutting blade with a concave opposing blade, which isn't a common combination but is a properly considered one. The convex edge gives you that razor-sharp, smooth slicing action you'd expect from a Japanese scissor, while the concave shape of the opposing blade cradles the hair as it cuts rather than pushing it forward. The result is cleaner, more controlled cutting with noticeably less pulling, which matters especially on finer hair and around the more delicate areas of the head where any pulling shows up immediately.

Japanese 440C steel with long-lasting titanium coating

The blades are forged from mixed Japanese 440C stainless steel, which is genuinely one of the most respected steels in the industry for its combination of sharpness, edge retention and corrosion resistance. The Gold Rainbow titanium coating over the top isn't just cosmetic. Titanium adds real surface hardness, protects against scratches and knocks, and resists the colour fading you tend to get with cheaper coated scissors over time. Washi back their titanium line with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects, which tells you how confident they are in how the finish holds up.

Semi-offset handle and diamond tension screw

The semi-offset handle sits between a fully offset and a classic symmetric design, which gives you some of the wrist relief of a proper offset without fully committing to that feel. It's a nice compromise for stylists who prefer a more traditional grip but still want some of the ergonomic benefit. The diamond adjustable tension screw lets you dial blade pressure in precisely, and the finger rest is detachable so you can set it up exactly to your preference. Each pair arrives in a gift box with a cleaning cloth and oil tube included, which also makes this a particularly nice option as a graduation present or career gift as well as a working scissor.

Key features at a glance

• 5" blade length (53mm), 38.4g weight
• Mixed Japanese 440C stainless steel
• Gold Rainbow titanium finish backed by Washi's lifetime warranty
• Convex cutting blade with concave opposing blade for delicate cutting
• Fine point for precision detail work
• Semi-offset ergonomic handle
• Diamond adjustable tension screw system
• Detachable finger rest
• Gift box, cleaning cloth and oil tube included
• Also available in 5.5" and 6" sizes

Browse our full hairdressing scissors collection for more cutting options across different sizes, or pair the Gold Rainbow with a matching thinning scissor for finishing and texturising work. If you're adding this as a dedicated detail scissor alongside your main pair, it's worth practising your fine-work techniques on a training head to get used to the shorter 5" blade before taking it to the chair. Free UK delivery on all orders.