hair clip

Small hair holder

A hair clip is a small device used to hold hair in place, typically made of metal or plastic with a hinged mechanism that opens and snaps shut.

Hair clips range from simple functional designs to decorative accessories adorned with jewels, bows, or other embellishments.

She used a hair clip to pin back her bangs.

Unlike hair ties, which wrap around gathered hair, clips grip hair between two surfaces.

types

barrette

Small clasp for locks

function

grip

Secure manual hold

  • claspSecuring device that clicks
  • fastenFix securely in position
  • secureProtected from harm

hold · pinch · snap · clamp · anchor · attach · tuck · section · pin · sweep

fashion

accessory

Supplementary addition

embellished · rhinestone · pearl · vintage · trendy · chic · statement piece · designer · aesthetic · glamorous

hairstyles

updo

Hair arranged atop head

chignon · twist · French twist · pinned back · tousled · sleek · braided · sectioned · layered · bangs

Categories
Opposites
fastening mechanism

hair clipelastic band

Flexible loop fastener

hair elastic · scrunchie · hair tie · rubber band · ponytail holder

hair restraint vs. hair freedom

hair cliphair down

flowing hair

Family

hairclip, hairclips

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G