snap clips

Click-shut hair accessories

Snap clips are hair accessories with a hinged metal clasp that snaps open and closed to grip hair in place.

The mechanism uses two interlocking pieces—pressing down opens the clip, releasing it snaps shut.

They're practical for securing small sections of hair or keeping bangs back: She used a snap clip to pin her hair while doing her makeup.

Also called snap barrettes.

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