hair grips

Small hair fasteners

Hair grips are small, flat metal clips used to hold hair in place, typically with two prongs that press together.

The term is chiefly British; Americans usually say bobby pins.

She secured the loose strands with a few hair grips.

types

bobby pins

Small hair-securing clips

hairpins · claw clips · banana clips · alligator clips · crocodile clips

styling

updos

Hair arranged atop head

braids · twists · pin curls · victory rolls · French twist · half-up · securing · tucking · pinning · sweeping

function

secure

Protected from harm

  • fastenFix securely in position
  • holdMaintain in grasp
  • anchorSecures ships to seabed

clasp · pin · tighten · stabilize · position · clip · attach · fix · lock · clamp

decorative

rhinestone

Imitation gem of glass

beaded · glitter · metallic · floral · bow-shaped · crystal · ornamental · embellished · vintage · bridal

occasions

wedding

Marriage rite and feast

  • promHigh school formal dance
  • bridalOf wedding ceremonies
  • formalFollowing strict protocol

everyday · dance · performance · photoshoot · runway · pageant · festival · party · ceremony · recital

Opposites
hair fastening method

hair gripselastic bands

Stretchy loops for grouping

hair elastics · scrunchies · hair ties · rubber bands · ponytail holders

hair control vs. hair freedom

hair gripshair down

Family

hair, grip, hairs, grips, haired, hairy, hairier, hairiest, hairiness

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