hairclips

Small hair holders

Hairclips are small fasteners used to hold hair in place or secure it away from the face.

They come in various styles—bobby pins, barrettes, claw clips, snap clips—ranging from purely functional to decorative.

She swept her bangs back with a hairclip.

Also spelled as two words: hair clips.

types

barrettes

Small hair-securing clasps

  • slidesMoves smoothly across surface
styling

updo

Hair arranged atop head

topknot · half-up · twist · bun · pinning · sectioning · bangs · bouffant · coiffure · updos

fashion

trendy

Currently in vogue

vintage · elegant · glamorous · chic · statement · minimalist · maximalist · retro · Y2K · cottagecore

function

grip

Secure manual hold

  • claspSecuring device that clicks
  • holdMaintain in grasp
  • secureProtected from harm

fasten · tension · snap · latch · non-slip · anchoring · traction · bite · hinge · teeth

adornment

bows

Respectful forward bends

  • ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
  • beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
  • charmsAttracts or delights

flowers · crystals · pearls · gemstones · feathers · sequins · glitter · enamel · filigree · lace

Opposites
hair styling mechanism

hairclipselastic bands

Stretchy loops for grouping

hair ties · scrunchies · rubber bands

Family

hairclip

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G