From open snaps to buckle closures, barrettes are designed to pin back small to medium sections of hair. Different kinds of these compact clips can sweep your fringe out of your eyes, dress up a simple ponytail, or create an instantly polished look, whether you’re walking the dog or getting ready for date night.
Here are some of the most popular barrette types:
Bow barrettes: These are accented with a silk or fabric bow to give the appearance of the hair being held back with a ribbon.
Sectioning barrettes: Sectioning barrettes are used by stylists to portion parts of hair for cutting or dyeing.
French barrettes: These keep hair securely in place with a folding lock, that’s released by squeezing two buttons.
Ponytail barrettes: These have a similar folding lock, but have a rounded top bar to hold back an entire head of hair in a ponytail.