hair grip

Slides into hair

A hair grip is a British term for a small flat clip used to hold hair in place, typically made of bent wire or metal with prongs that grip the hair.

Americans call this a bobby pin.

She used a hair grip to pin back her fringe.

accessory

bobby pin

Small hair-securing clip

jaw clip · scrunchie · headband · comb · fascinator · hairnet · ribbon · bow · elastic · alligator clip

styling

updo

Hair arranged atop head

  • chignonLow coiled hairstyle
  • bunSoft rounded roll
  • twistRotating motion or surprise

pin curl · victory roll · bouffant · beehive · ponytail · braid · tuck · sweep · finger wave · roll

function

secure

Protected from harm

  • fastenFix securely in position
  • holdMaintain in grasp
  • pinPointed metal fastener

clip · anchor · fix · clasp · attach · tuck · stabilize · tame · manage · restrain

material

metal

Hard conductive solid

wire · spring · coated · matte · glossy · jeweled · rhinestone · pearl · enamel · bronze

Opposites
hair accessory function

hair gripscrunchie

Fabric-wrapped elastic band

hair ribbon · hair flower · detangling brush

hair control method

hair gripflowing hair

Unbound locks in motion

hair state

hair gripbedhead

Mussed morning coiffure

Family

hairgrip, hairgrips

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G