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Elite Classic

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Elite Classic is an in-house shear brand of Nina Inc. (Newark, DE), offering convex edge scissors with titanium coatings and ergonomic handle designs.

Elite Classic shears sell in one place, the catalog of Nina Inc., the Newark, Delaware beauty distributor behind the line, which has worked the salon trade for over 30 years. The range covers cutting and thinning shears, all convex edged, with offset handles, black or purple titanium coatings on several...

Elite Classic shears sell in one place, the catalog of Nina Inc., the Newark, Delaware beauty distributor behind the line, which has worked the salon trade for over 30 years. The range covers cutting and thinning shears, all convex edged, with offset handles, black or purple titanium coatings on several models, and one dedicated left-handed build.

Overview

Elite Classic is an in-house shear brand of Nina Inc., a beauty supply distributor based in Newark, Delaware, with over 30 years in the industry. The brand is sold exclusively through the Nina Inc. catalog, giving stylists direct access through a single trusted channel with the distributor’s long-standing after-sales support.

Product Range

The Elite Classic line includes multiple models spanning cutting and thinning shears. All models feature convex edge blades. Notable models include:

  • EQ - Offset convex design
  • EGB - Black titanium coating
  • EC70 - 7-inch cutting shear
  • ER - Offset with wide thumb ring
  • EZ - Standard offset
  • ET30 - Thinning shear
  • GSP85 - Purple titanium coating
  • ERT - Thinning shear variant

Several models feature titanium coatings (black and purple), and the line includes dragon-sculptured handle designs. Handle styles vary across offset, wide thumb, and ergonomic configurations.

Distribution

Elite Classic is sold exclusively through Nina Inc. (ninainc.com, phone: +1 302-369-9535). Nina Inc. also carries other shear brands including Tara, Yoko, Yasaka, Yuroshi, and Aikyo.

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Product range

Eight Elite Classic models are catalogued. Cutting shears include the EZ ($130), EQ ($130), EGB ($150), and NXC Curved ($140) — with the Curved designation on the NXC indicating a bent or s-curve blade for slide and channel cutting techniques. The thinning range covers the ET25 ($120) and EDT30 ($135). The $120–$150 spread across eight models keeps Elite Classic in a narrow and accessible price band, making it a practical mid-entry brand for professionals who want matched cutting and thinning sets within a consistent price tier.

Elite Classic is a Nina Inc. brand and shares production infrastructure with Yoko.

Where to Buy

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Elite Classic at a glance

Budget
Mid-range $200–400
Makes
Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
Based in
Asia
Catalogue
8 models listed

Product Types

Cutting Scissors Thinning Scissors

Where to Buy

Authorized Retailers

nina inc.

Online Retailer

Retailers stocking Elite Classic

ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Elite Classic.

How Elite Classic Compares

Brand Elite Classic Dynasty DH Hair-Kiss
Country Asia Asia Asia Asia
Typical price Mid-range US$130–US$160 Mid-range Mid-range
Steel Hitachi 440C stainless steel Stainless steel
Blade types Convex Convex
Handles Offset Offset, Swivel
Specialties Budget-friendly kits

Verified Sources

  1. Tertiary Nina Inc — Yasaka Shears (reference)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elite Classic is the in-house shear brand of Nina Inc., a beauty supply distributor based in Newark, Delaware that has worked in the salon trade for over 30 years. The line is sold through the Nina Inc. catalog.

The range covers both cutting and thinning shears, all built with convex edge blades. Several models add black or purple titanium coatings, and the handles use offset designs.

Elite Classic shears sit in the mid-range band, roughly 200 to 400 US dollars, which is typical for professional convex-edge shears.

Yes. The catalog includes a dedicated left-handed model alongside the standard right-handed range.

Elite Classic is sold through Nina Inc. at ninainc.com, the brand’s own catalog channel.

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Last updated: April 14, 2026 · by scissorpedia
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