NBAA
Genuine Inc. (株式会社ジェニュイン)
About NBAA
In brief
NBAA is a Japanese professional scissor brand sold through Scissors shop Hayashi, serving the Japanese domestic hairdressing market.
5.7–6.5 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$493–1,214Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
1 retailerBuying routes
Where to buy NBAA
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
Japan 1 retailer
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The NBAA range
10 models · 5.7–6.5 in
Cutting Scissors 6 models US$493–1,214Price band US$800+ · Luxury
- N.B.A.A. Cobalt A6.5 Cutting Scissors US$1,214
- N.B.A.A. 5.8 Semi-Offset Cutting Scissors US$643
- N.B.A.A. Cutting Scissors 6.0/6.5 US$707
3 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 4 models US$521–1,157Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- N.B.A.A. Long Thinning Scissors US$784
- N.B.A.A. Short Thinning Scissors 6.0 US$636
- N.B.A.A. Thinning GM 22 Scissors US$521
1 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
No reviewed model photography is available yet.
All 10 NBAA model names
- N.B.A.A. Cobalt A6.5 Cutting Scissors
- N.B.A.A. 5.8 Semi-Offset Cutting Scissors
- N.B.A.A. Cutting Scissors 6.0/6.5
- N.B.A.A. GM Cutting Scissors
- N.B.A.A. 6.3 Semi-Offset Cutting Scissors
- N.B.A.A. Long Thinning Scissors
- N.B.A.A. Shave Cut Scissors
- N.B.A.A. Short Thinning Scissors 6.0
- N.B.A.A. Thinning GM 22 Scissors
- N.B.A.A. Thinning Super A6.5 Black Titanium Scissors
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 catalog 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.
See Also
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.
How NBAA compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | NBAANBAA | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$493–1,214Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Cobalt, Special steel | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 4 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | — | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | 1998 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs 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?
Genuine’s own store lists the range from about US$493 (Cutting GM Series) to US$1,214 (Cobalt A6.5), converted from yen in June 2026. Most models sit between US$493 and US$784, which is the Premium band.
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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