A new collaboration that puts high-end precision and sustainability at the heart of world-class education
Leaf Scissors is proud to announce its collaboration with ARKIVE BY ADAM REED as the salon launches its eponymous education program. This partnership will see our hand-crafted Japanese Steel scissors at the heart of four new courses set to inspire hairdressing creatives as they aspire to the next level of technical precision and artistry.
Leaf Scissors - making a positive impact
After more than 20 years as a hairdresser, salon owner, educator and brand owner, Leaf Scissors Founder, Steve McManus, believes passionately in making a positive impact on the hairdressing industry while protecting the environment, and inspiring the people who make up the very fabric of British Hairdressing.
Launching Leaf Scissors in 2019, our brand has successfully combined artisan craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability to create a new genre of precision tools.
Partnering with GoodAPI, Leaf plants trees with every purchase; over 180,000 trees have been planted to date. As a result, we've earned a formidable reputation for high-end scissors that support the creativity and evolution of stylists - from apprentices and juniors to industry icons like Adam Reed.

ARKIVE BY ADAM REED - four new world-class courses in the heart of London
Like-minded partnerships lie at the heart of our brand mission, and this is perfectly illustrated in our collaboration with ARKIVE BY ADAM REED. As one of British Hairdressing’s most respected hairdressers and salon owners, education is ingrained in the Adam Reed culture. As advocates for sharing knowledge, their philosophy is to make sure hairdressers get the tools to grow and evolve both technically and creatively. This is why Adam Reed chooses Leaf.
ARKIVE BY ADAM REED is Adam’s newest salon in the heart of London’s Covent Garden. Building on its reputation for world-class education, ARKIVE BY ADAM REED is a dedicated program featuring four courses. Supported by Leaf Scissors; each course is presented as ‘Grown By Leaf Scissors’ to reinforce the relationship between precision tools and achieving the ultimate in creative styling.
The Hero Course - Instinctive Cutting Masterclass gives stylists a front row seat into Adam’s signature cutting style, delving into techniques such as hidden layers, twist cutting and slide cutting. The first course is for Monday 9th March with limited places, so book now to avoid disappointment! CLICK TO BOOK NOW
Curated Colour sees Sarah Black focus on the ‘imperfect perfectionist’ - creating beautiful, wearable hair while sharing her approach to curating colour tones and how to achieve a luxurious dimension. CLICK TO BOOK NOW
Considered Cutting, presented by Andrew Plester, showcases their philosophy of finding beauty in simplicity. Shining a spotlight on fundamental cutting techniques and core skills, this course will allow hairdressers to explore creative avenues in hairdressing. This course is taking bookings for Monday 23rd March so CLICK TO BOOK NOW
Considered Colour continues the theme of achieving beauty through simplicity while switching the emphasis to colour. Educator Andrew Plester focuses on colour techniques so delegates can ‘learn the rules like a pro and break them as an artist.’
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Leaf Scissors founder Steve McManus comments: “Adam Reed was a long-time mentor of mine as I honed my skills and built my career in hairdressing. His support, skills sharing and commitment to making sure each person exceeds their potential still resonates with me today. Launching Leaf Scissors and maintaining my relationship with Adam has led to a perfect partnership that combines our precision scissors with high-end education. We’re very proud to support ARKIVE BY ADAM REED and their new courses.”
For more information on ARKIVE BY ADAM REED courses visit https://arkivebyadamreed.com/education
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