Elite Classic
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Budget Luxury
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.
See Also
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
Elite Classic at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Asia
- Catalogue
- 8 models listed
Product Types
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Elite Classic
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Elite Classic.
- nina inc. — USA · ships to USA
Products
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
- Tertiary Nina Inc — Yasaka Shears (reference)
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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