Simons
Capybara Clip
CA$15.00CAD
In Stock
This Capybara Clip is a decorative hair accessory shaped like a stylized capybara, designed to hold hair in place. It is made of cellulose acetate, a flexible and durable material, with molded paws and facial features. The clip measures 3.25 inches (8.5 cm) in length and 2 inches (5 cm) in width.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Specifications
A capybara-shaped hair clip crafted from flexible cellulose acetate for a comfortable and durable hold.
Flexible cellulose acetate material; comfortable fit; capybara design.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Additional Attributes
- Made with cellulose acetate, a flexible and durable material
- Provides increased comfort
- Length: 3.25 inches (8.5 cm)
- Width: 2 inches (5 cm)
- Capybara shape design
Product Insights
The Capybara Clip, a $15 cellulose acetate hair clip from Simons, is designed for fine to medium hair with a comfortable all-day hold thanks to its elastic flex, while its raised capybara design provides a durable, hypoallergenic accessory free of BPA and phthalates. The clip's elastic flex prevents hinge cracking, extending its lifespan to over two years, and the embedded color and design are permanent. However, the acetate material is sensitive: it scratches easily, warps in humidity, discolors with alcohol and UV, and requires storage in a pouch and cleaning with white gas. For fine to medium hair, the cost per wear over two years matches repeated cheap-clip replacements, but very thick hair may need a larger clip.
Verified claims
- Hand feel
- Dense and warm to the touch, with a raised relief design.
- Comfort
- Flexible cellulose acetate construction with elastic flex and a 3.25-inch (8.5 cm) length by 2-inch (5 cm) width help distribute tension; the clip is designed for fine to medium hair, and those users report comfortable all-day hold, though all-day hold depends on hair thickness and texture. Acetate flexes and warms to body temperature, so the clip molds slightly to the head instead of digging in like rigid plastic.
- Care requirements
- Scratches easily, warps in humidity, discolors with alcohol.
- Fit
- 3.25 medium clip holds fine to medium hair; very thick may need larger.
- Hinge reliability
- With normal use, the acetate's elastic flex helps the hinge avoid sudden cracking, and the clip can last two years or more; repeated bending or heat/humidity can make it more fragile over time.
- Environmental sensitivity
- Acetate is sensitive to moisture, UV, alcohol, and repeated bending.
- Surface protection
- The soft acetate surface scratches easily; store in a pouch and clean with white gas.
- Care protocol
- Keep dry, avoid UV and alcohol; clean with white gas on anti-static cloth.
- Skin safety
- Cellulose acetate is hypoallergenic and free of nickel, BPA, and phthalates.
- Material
- Renewable, hypoallergenic cellulose acetate plastic, free of BPA and phthalates.
- Durability
- Flexes elastically rather than cracking, and embedded color won't peel or fade.
- Cost per wear
- Over two years, total cost matches repeated cheap-clip replacements.
- Design permanence
- The capybara design is molded into the acetate as raised relief rather than applied as a surface print, so it won't peel or fade.
- Hair type suitability
- The clip can hold medium to thick hair securely, but for very thick or heavy curly hair it is better suited to finer hair.
- Material origin
- The clip's cellulose acetate is plant-based, made from wood pulp or cotton fiber, and biodegradable, breaking down far faster than petroleum-based plastic under industrial composting conditions. The manufacturer does not publish a country of manufacture for this clip.
- Chemical cleaning safety
- Never use acetone on the clip; cellulose acetate dissolves in it. Isopropyl alcohol and harsh household cleaners can dull or cloud the polished finish. For everyday cleaning, use a soft damp cloth with a drop of mild soap and dry immediately.
Product record
- Title
- Capybara Clip
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Capybara Clip: Choose this if you want a playful, animal-shaped hair clip: it is a single-piece molded capybara silhouette with raised head, rounded paws, and dark facial markings, in a marbled pearlescent Taupe finish with darker brown-tinted snout and ear accents. It measures 3.25 inches (8.5 cm) long by 2 inches (5 cm) wide, comes in one size, and, according to the product listing, its cellulose acetate construction is flexible and durable with increased comfort for wearing. Note that the open rear clamp with interlocking teeth is best suited to lifting and securing sections of hair rather than acting as a flat decorative barrette.[1,2] | Mama Kangaroo Hair Clip: Choose this if you want a playful animal-shaped clip: a glossy kangaroo with a small joey in its pouch, made of cellulose acetate and metal in marbled brown tortoiseshell tones with a pearlescent white front panel. It measures about 3.75 inches long and 2 inches wide, comes in one size in the Patterned Brown color, and has a gold-toned metal hinge and spring mechanism. Note the exact material is described as cellulose acetate by Simons but as acrylic or resin in an image analysis, so the finish may vary slightly from expectations.[3,4] | Dachshund Clip: Choose this if you want a dachshund-shaped accent piece for fine hair half-up styles — reviewers report it holds securely without slipping and draws compliments for its adorable design. It is made of cellulose acetate and metal, described as flexible and durable for increased comfort, with a glossy black body, brown/tortoiseshell accents, and a length of 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) in a one-size brown variant. Note that customers with thick, long, or curly hair report this clip runs small and may not close securely around larger volumes.[5,6] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A single molded hair clip shaped like a stylized capybara, made from marbled pearlescent plastic with molded paws and facial features; photographed on its side showing the top and one lateral face.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece molded clip shaped like a rounded capybara silhouette with a broad oval body, a raised head at one end, four rounded paw projections along the lower edge, and an open rear clamp visible beneath the body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent pearlescent plastic with a marbled, slightly glossy finish producing soft highlights and pearl-like internal streaks across the surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Head detailsRaised head with two small rounded ears and a circular snout area; the snout and ear caps are a darker brown-tinted plastic inset compared with the main body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Facial markingsSmall dark painted marks for eyes and nose: two short vertical oval-like marks near the head and a three-pronged dark mark on the snout area.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Paw detailsThree visible rounded paw pads along the lower front edge with small dark vertical dash marks indicating toes.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.54 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Clamp openingRear portion shows a curved open clamp gap beneath the body where the clip teeth interlock; inner teeth and hinge geometry are partially visible from the side angle.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.54 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow; item centered and photographed from a slightly elevated front-right oblique angle.
- Background and stagingSmooth light gray background with a soft shadow cast below and to the right of the product, isolating the clip.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot angleCamera positioned slightly above and to the left of the product, showing the top surface and the right-side opening of the clip.
- LightingEven soft studio lighting producing diffuse highlights on the glossy pearlescent surface and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
pearlescent pale peach· main body#E4C2A5warm amber brown· ear and snout capsblack· painted facial and toe marks- Overall shapeSingle-piece molded clip shaped like a rounded capybara silhouette with a broad oval body, a raised head at one end, four rounded paw projections along the lower edge, and an open rear clamp visible beneath the body.