Kitsch
Banana Recycled Plastic Clips Set Of 2
This set includes two banana-style hair clips crafted from recycled plastic with a matte finish. Designed in Los Angeles, each clip measures 5 inches (13 cm) in length and comes in a set of two with one black and one tortoiseshell design. User feedback indicates satisfaction with the clips' performance for securing hair.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Recycled plastic
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Kitsch's banana clips (set of two, $19) secure medium to thick hair for five-plus hours via metal spring and interlocking teeth, earning a 4.7-star community rating across 900+ reviews as a benchmark for durability and hold that outperforms generic alternatives. The tradeoff: they may slip on very fine or very thick hair, limiting their ideal use to medium-thick textures.
Verified claims
- Holding power
- Metal spring + interlocking teeth keep the clip secure on thick hair for 5+ hours.
- Structural integrity
- Holds hair securely for up to 5 hours without slipping or breaking.
- Consistent durability
- Averages 4.7 stars from over 900 reviews, indicating consistent durability.
- Anti-slip
- Buyers report no slipping for 5 hours on thick, curly hair, even while lying down.
- Rating context
- 4.7 stars on 41 reviews mirrors the line's 4.7 average from 900+ reviews.
- Value
- Rated 4.7 at $9.50 per clip, buyers say it outperforms cheap generics.
- Hair type
- Securely holds medium to thick hair, but can slip on very fine hair.
- Community trust
- Kitsch banana clips are a community benchmark with loyal fans and consistent 4.7-star ratings.
- Hold
- Kitsch banana clips outperform cheap generics in hold, but may slip on very thick or fine hair.
- Alternatives
- Redditors recommend Winona Irene as a Kitsch banana clip alternative.
- Customer rating
- Customers give the banana clip 4.7 stars across 900 reviews.
Product record
- Title
- Banana Recycled Plastic Clips Set Of 2
- Brand
- Kitsch
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Two curved banana-style hair clips laid flat on a light background: one solid matte black and one tortoiseshell brown with darker irregular spots. Both clips show arched bodies with evenly spaced inward-facing teeth and rounded end caps with visible hinge area.
- Overall shapeEach item is an arched banana-style clip with a gentle convex outer curve and a concave inner curve that contains a row of teeth; both clips are similar in size and oriented roughly parallel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Teeth detailBoth clips have a single row of evenly spaced, rounded rectangular teeth projecting from the inner curve; teeth are hollowed at their inner ends where they meet the clip body.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high) - Black clip finishTop clip is solid matte black with a smooth, low-reflectance surface and uniform color across the body and teeth.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Tortoiseshell patternLower clip is translucent warm brown with darker irregular rounded patches distributed along the outer surface, creating a tortoiseshell look.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.55 (high) - End caps and hingeEach clip tapers to a rounded end cap where a small visible hinge or pivot is present; the hinge area is slightly thicker and shows a seam where the two halves meet.
2 regions
x 0.74 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Visible interior gapA narrow interior gap between the two opposing arms of each clip is visible near the hinge, indicating the clips are shown in a relaxed open profile laid flat.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (medium)
Other
Top-down studio photograph on a neutral light gray background with soft shadows. Two clips are arranged diagonally, even lighting with subtle cast shadows beneath each clip; image is cropped to include both clips fully with minimal margin.
- Shot compositionTop-down view with both clips laid flat and slightly offset diagonally from each other; both are fully visible within the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffuse lighting producing faint soft shadows beneath the clips, indicating studio illumination.
- Image qualitySharp focus with visible surface texture and clear edges; no legible printed text visible on the product or background.
Colors
matte black· black clip body#222225warm brown· tortoiseshell clip base#7C4C3Bdark brown spots· tortoiseshell dark patches#433534- Overall shapeEach item is an arched banana-style clip with a gentle convex outer curve and a concave inner curve that contains a row of teeth; both clips are similar in size and oriented roughly parallel.
- 02
Product
Two curved banana-style hair clips are visible: one solid matte black clip positioned toward the top and one translucent amber tortoiseshell clip with darker spots positioned in front and lower in the frame. Both clips show interlocking curved teeth and a hinge mechanism at one end.
- Overall shapeEach item is a long, gently curved banana clip with an arched spine and a row of inward-facing interlocking teeth along the inner curve.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (medium) - Black clip material and finishUpper clip appears solid matte black plastic with a smooth, low-sheen finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.75 · h 0.30 (high) - Black clip teeth and hingeBlack clip shows evenly spaced rounded teeth along the inner curve and a visible hinge assembly at the right end.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.15 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Tortoiseshell clip material and patternLower clip is translucent amber plastic with irregular darker brown/black spot pattern typical of tortoiseshell styling.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.42 · w 0.80 · h 0.44 (high) - Tortoiseshell teeth and spine detailAmber clip has the same inward-facing teeth along the inner curve; the spine shows gradient translucency from brighter amber highlights to darker areas where spots occur.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.74 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible wear and surfaceBoth clips show smooth surfaces without visible labels, raised text, or applied hardware aside from the hinge pins.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.14 · w 0.84 · h 0.70 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft overhead lighting producing soft shadows beneath the clips. The composition centers the two clips with the tortoiseshell clip in front and the black clip slightly behind and above.
- Background and surfacePlain light gray background and surface with subtle soft shadow directly beneath each clip.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from above-left creating gentle highlights on the upper curves and soft cast shadows to the lower-right of each clip.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.90 · h 0.80 (medium) - Shot compositionTwo clips arranged diagonally across the frame; front tortoiseshell clip is in sharp focus while the rear black clip is also sharp with slightly less contrast.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (medium)
Colors
matte black· black clip body#1A1A1Damber translucent· tortoiseshell clip base#BC5B02dark brown spots· tortoiseshell dark spots#4C2B23- Overall shapeEach item is a long, gently curved banana clip with an arched spine and a row of inward-facing interlocking teeth along the inner curve.
- 03
Product
Single banana-style hair clip shown open; two curved comb halves with multiple rounded teeth, connected by a visible hinge pin. Matte translucent amber base with irregular dark brown tortoiseshell blotches across the outer surfaces.
- Overall shapeCurved banana-style clip formed by two matching arched halves that hinge at one end and splay open at the other, creating a symmetrical crescent when closed.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.64 (high) - TeethEach half has a row of evenly spaced rounded teeth that curve inward; teeth have smooth tips and show a slight taper toward the tips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (high) - Hinge detailHinge area visible at the left end with a small rounded metal or plastic pin securing the two halves together.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.15 (high) - Outer profile endOuter tips of the clip end in small rounded curled lobes rather than pointed ends; right tip shows a distinct rounded curl.
1 region
x 0.81 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface finishSmooth, slightly translucent plastic finish with a soft matte appearance; light diffuses through the amber areas giving a warm glow.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Tortoiseshell patternIrregular dark brown blotches and patches distributed along the outer curved face and inner surfaces, creating a mottled tortoiseshell effect.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow; oblique top-front perspective showing the clip opened and lying on its side.
- Background and surfaceUniform pale gray background with no visible props or packaging; clip casts a soft diffuse shadow on the surface beneath it.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - PerspectiveOblique top-front perspective with the camera angled slightly above the clip, revealing both inner teeth rows and the outer curved face.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from above-left producing a subtle long shadow cast to the lower-right and gentle highlights on the clip edges.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.70 · h 0.25 (medium) - Image cropClip is fully visible and centered with ample negative space around; no other objects or text appear in the frame.
Colors
amber brown· base bodydark brown· tortoiseshell spots#3B2523- Overall shapeCurved banana-style clip formed by two matching arched halves that hinge at one end and splay open at the other, creating a symmetrical crescent when closed.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Not like the 80’s banana clips
Wrong shape and length to hold thick fine hair.
Great clips
Great clips
Très bien
Très bien
Pince
J’adore c’est très joli !
Oui et non
Je les aime beaucoup, j'aime le style et je les porte souvent, mais elles ont tendance à s'ouvrir un peu n'importe quand, quand elles sont mal placées.
Matériel recyclé
Matériel recyclé
Too big for my thinner hair
It's not the fault of the ad, which specifies length. I have thinner hair & turns out I need to find something smaller. Should work great for thicker hair. The staff at Simons are the best!
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/longhairThe Kitsch banana clip receives a positive mention from a user who loves them, while the general banana clip discussion highlights common issues like slipping.
The explicit mention of Kitsch banana clips is very positive, though other comments on banana clips suggest potential issues with staying in place that may or may not apply to Kitsch.
Themes
Compared To
vs Winona Irene
A user looking for alternatives to Kitsch was recommended Winona Irene clips by another commenter.
Source Threads
User loves Kitsch banana clips and seeks alternatives
I started wearing them recently too and LOVE them! I use the Kitsch ones, but would love to know about other brands.
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