hair clasp

Locks it back

A hair clasp is a hinged or spring-loaded fastener used to hold hair in place.

Unlike elastic bands or bobby pins, clasps grip hair between two rigid pieces that snap or clip together: She pulled her hair back with a tortoiseshell clasp.

Also called a hair clip or barrette, though barrettes are typically smaller.

Related

accessory · decorative comb · updo · bun · twist · snap · teeth · decorative · jeweled · tortoiseshell · grip · spring loaded · slide · fastener · ornament · tresses · styling · ponytail

Opposites
fastening mechanism

hair claspelastic band

Flexible loop fastener

hair elastic · scrunchie · hair tie · rubber band · hair ribbon

hair state

hair clasphair down

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G