hairgrip

Small hair clip

A hairgrip is a British term for a small, flat metal or plastic clip used to hold hair in place—what Americans call a bobby pin.

The two prongs press together to grip strands of hair: She secured the loose curl with a hairgrip.

accessory

bobby pin

Small hair-securing clip

claw clip · alligator clip · crocodile clip · headband · scrunchie · fascinator · tiara

types

bobby pin

Small hair-securing clip

function

secure

Protected from harm

  • fastenFix securely in position
  • holdMaintain in grasp
  • claspSecuring device that clicks

anchor · pin · clip · attach · fix · tuck

styling

updo

Hair arranged atop head

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

victory rolls · pin curls · finger waves · braids · ponytail · half-up · sweep · tuck · securing · sectioning

practicality

convenience

Ease of use

affordable · discreet · invisible · blending · travel-friendly · lightweight · durable · rust-resistant · flexible · sturdy

Opposites
hair constraint vs. hair volume/looseness

hairgripvolumizer

Hair-thickening product

hair pick · teasing comb · diffuser

hair accessory function

hairgripscrunchie

Fabric-wrapped elastic band

hair tie · elastic band · hair comb · brush · hair pick

hair state

hairgripflowing hair

Unbound locks in motion

Family

hairgrips

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