A Canberra hairdresser has been freed on bail after allegedly using scissors to stab another hairdresser following long-running tensions between the pair.

Daniel Sampieri, 24, faced court today charged with assault, wounding and threatening to kill.

Police were called to Cooleman Court shopping centre in Canberra's south on Saturday after a prolonged dispute between the pair.

Sampieri allegedly drove his car at the man, hitting him and then stabbing him with hair cutting scissors.

Court documents reveal the other man said he initially thought he had been punched in the shoulder by Sampieri and was surprised to find he had been stabbed.

The court heard there had been ongoing tension between the pair, but no one was able to say what was behind the dispute.

Police noted in a statement that the alleged victim was involved in provoking Sampieri.

Strict conditions for bail

The court heard Sampieri fled the scene after the incident in his car and was only arrested later.

Prosecutor Chamil Wanigaratne raised concerns there would be a risk if Sampieri was released.

"The concern is that if the defendant encounters the victim again and things get out of hand," he said.

Magistrate Bernadette Boss agreed.

"These are serious offences," she said.

"There's a risk these matters may escalate. It's a concern the vehicle and scissors have not been recovered."

But she said most of the concerns could be addressed with strict bail conditions.

Sampieri must live at an address in New South Wales, is banned from Cooleman Court and must not approach the alleged victim.

The case will be back in court in April.