Barrettes come in various types, sizes, and designs, from small plastic ones for toddlers to larger ones for pulling back longer hair. The width and length of the pin determine how much hair it can secure, and the design can be both ornamental and practical. However, one should be careful not to enclose too much hair in the clip, as it may break or become difficult to close. Barrettes can also be worn as a fashion statement.
A barrette is a hair clip that can be both useful and ornamental. There are several types of pin. Some have a curved and possibly decorative front and are backed by a metal clip. Others are all metal or plastic. Some more expensive styles may feature a ceramic front, fabric bows, or be a combination of metal and semi-precious or glass stones on the front with usually a metal clip back.
The width and length of the pin are variable. You can buy small, small plastic ones for toddlers, even suitable for a toddler with just a bit of hair. Plastic barrettes for children can feature whimsical designs, such as clowns or various cute animals covering the front. They should be used with care on younger children as they may present a choking hazard.
Shorter metal clip barrettes can be used to pull back the front locks on girls, teens, or women. Larger barrettes, and some can be as long as 3-4 inches (7.62-10.16 cm) are designed to pull back longer hair pieces or large amounts of hair and are generally worn at the back of the head. If your intention is to remove the hair, the length of the barrette is not the only consideration. You should also look at the width of the barrette as it will give you an approximation of how much hair it can secure.
Most metal clips have some flexibility, but trying to gather too much hair can make it impossible to close the clip. Alternatively, if the clasp is closed, stress on the metal portion may dislodge the plastic/metal designed front of the clip. This is normally glued on and can break, especially if your hair clip is cheap. You can often salvage them by re-gluing the front piece to the metal clip with Super Glue.
To see if you are enclosing too much hair in the clip, instead of forcing the clip, lower the top of the clip over the hair to see how easy it is to close. If you feel you are going to have a hard time, gather a smaller amount of hair or choose a longer and wider barrette. A style that remains a classic is to bring the front pieces of hair to the center of the back of the head and pin the barrette.
Depending on the design of your barrette, you can really wear it as a fashion statement. Quite fancy styles like those with rhinestones can evoke the art deco movement and be beautiful on the hair. When you just want to get your hair out of your face, barrettes are also useful, and for this you can use small and simple ones that may not be elegant but practical.
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