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NBAA

Genuine Inc. (株式会社ジェニュイン)

Japan Est. 1998 10 models documented ✓ Verified profile

Who it suits

NBAA is a Japanese professional scissor brand sold through Scissors shop Hayashi, serving the Japanese domestic hairdressing market.

Price position

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$493–1214 · tier 3 of 5

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Profile coverage

Models
10 catalogued
Materials
2 documented

About

N.B.A.A. is the original professional scissor line of Genuine Inc. (株式会社ジェニュイン), a beauty and barber supply maker based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The company was incorporated in 1998 and designs the line from a working stylist’s perspective. Genuine sells N.B.A.A. directly through its own online store at genuine-store.jp, and the range also reaches stylists through the Japanese specialty retailer Scissors shop Hayashi.

Product range

The catalogue covers the core cutting and thinning categories a salon needs. Cutting models run from roughly 5.7” to 6.5” and include semi-offset designs alongside straight-handled shears; the thinning side spans long and short blades. Some shears carry a black titanium finish.

Steel and origin

N.B.A.A. describes its shears as built from high-performance special steel and lists cobalt for the Cutting Cobalt A6.5. Genuine Inc. of Tokyo designs and sells the Japanese brand and carries current material descriptions for each model.

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About the brand

NBAA is a Japanese professional hair scissor brand available in the US and other markets through specialist retailers.

Buying context

For current model specifications, handle options, available sizes, and pricing, the authoritative source is the retailer or retailer network that carries NBAA for the relevant market. If you work with NBAA or have firsthand experience with the brand, please reach out through the contact page.

Where to Buy

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NBAA at a glance

Budget
Mid-range $200–400
Based in
Japan
Catalogue
10 models listed
Established
1998

Materials & Construction

The steel, edges, and handle styles NBAA works in:

Where to Buy

Authorized Retailers

Scissors shop Hayashi

Online Retailer

Retailers stocking NBAA

ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying NBAA.

How NBAA compares

Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.

Quick clarifications

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is NBAA a Japanese scissor brand?

Yes. N.B.A.A. is the original professional shear line of Genuine Inc. (株式会社ジェニュイン), a Tokyo-based beauty and barber supply maker.

Who is behind NBAA?

The line belongs to Genuine Inc., incorporated in 1998 and based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Genuine designs the range from a working stylist’s perspective.

What kinds of scissors does NBAA make?

The range covers the core salon categories. Cutting models run from roughly 5.7 to 6.5 inches in both semi-offset and straight-handle designs, and the thinning side spans long and short blades, some with a black titanium finish.

How much do NBAA scissors cost?

They sit in the mid-range band, roughly $200 to $400, which is a common range for professional shears from a Japanese brand.

Where can I buy NBAA scissors?

Genuine sells the line directly through its own online store at genuine-store.jp, and the range also reaches stylists through the Japanese specialty retailer Scissors shop Hayashi.

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Quick Facts

Country
Japan
Founded
1998
Parent
Genuine Inc. (株式会社ジェニュイン)
Headquarters
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Price Level
Mid-range
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Products Listed
10 models
Retailers
1 online
Status
Verified
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