NBAA
Genuine Inc. (株式会社ジェニュイン)
Who it suits
NBAA is a Japanese professional scissor brand sold through Scissors shop Hayashi, serving the Japanese domestic hairdressing market.
Price position
$493–1214 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
6/9Profile 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.
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.
Where to Buy
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
Retailers stocking NBAA
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying NBAA.
- Scissors shop Hayashi Online store — Japan
Products
How NBAA compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
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?
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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