Introducing the newest collab to hit the hairdressing scene, Alfa Italia X MT Masterclass, set to revolutionise precision cutting. The Alfa Italia X MT Masterclass introduces a new scissor collaboration that establishes a line of scissors designed for stylists who demand ultimate control, balance, and sharpness, which are crafted with expert insights to elevate every cut.

With insights from Melissa Timperley at MT Masterclass -  Sassoon-trained stylist and salon founder - Melissa has dedicated her career to mastering and educating precision cuts to aspiring stylists within the industry. Being a multi-award winner and a reputation for creating show-stopping looks, we get to know the vision behind the Alfa Italia X MT Masterclass scissor range, to offer unmatched precision for stylists at every level.

“So, I have been in the industry since I was 16 years old. I started as an apprentice at Sassoon and was there for 9 years before I left to open my own salon.  I’ve had the salon for 8 years now and we’ve been lucky enough to win over 17 industry awards!”

“We specialise in beautiful wearable hair! We are precision haircutters and colour specialists, so we believe that if your hair is the crown you never take off. All of my team are re-trained when they come to work with us to be in line with our MT principles.”

“My passion for precision cutting came when I retrained every team member, no matter what their level was. Whether they were a new talent stylist or a senior stylist, many had been rushed through their training, leaving them dreading certain haircuts or improvising without truly understanding the why behind their techniques. I made it my mission to help hairdressers fall back in love with cutting hair."

“It started to become apparent that other hair salons were focused just on the new colour techniques but hadn’t paid attention to the new haircutting trends and techniques. This meant we were getting clients who would come to us and say, ‘I like my hairdresser for my colour but I get the same cut every time even though I’m asking for something different.’”

“I have actually used Alfa Italia in the salon for over a year now. It started because my salon hairdryer died and I needed a replacement so I did some research on what would be small enough for travelling in my kit when going to multiple fashion weeks, as well as being lightweight enough to protect my wrists from repetitive strain, but still having full power. And that’s how I found Alfa Italia! The rest is history really, I’ve loved every electrical tool they’ve brought out and I now test each prototype before it’s launched to make sure I’m happy with it and that other hairdressers will love it as much as I do!”

“On our MT Masterclass Cutting course, everyone always asks what scissors I use. I am so particular that they’ve got to be 5 inches, a super pointed tip so that it doesn’t fold or push the hair, and a flat screw so that you can easily adjust it yourself. In these scissors with Alfa Italia, we’ve even thought about the weight of the scissor, and the finger rest, so that your hand is always in balance to help prevent repetitive strain. We have been working on the Alfa Italia scissors behind the scenes for a while now and they’ve been tried and tested on my team to make sure they’re perfect!”

The Alfa Italia X MT Masterclass scissor range is the result of expertise, experience, and the finest quality within the industry. Whether you’re an experienced stylist looking to refine your cutting skills, or new to the industry and want to learn how to master your precision cutting, these scissors will offer the balance, durability, and precision you need to take your cutting to the next level.

Want to experience the difference yourself? Shop here for the Alfa Italia X MT Masterclass scissor collaboration exclusively at Alan Howard.

Want to learn how to elevate your cutting skills with hands-on experience from industry experts? Click here to discover the MT Masterclass Precision Cutting course, to leave you with practical knowledge and the ultimate confidence for precision cutting appointments.