Simons
Long Slender Heart Clip
CA$15.00CAD
In Stock
The Long Slender Heart Clip is a glossy plastic hair clip with a heart-shaped top and long curved arms featuring interlocking teeth. It measures 4.75 inches (12 cm) in length and is designed for securing and styling hair. The one-piece construction and smooth, shiny finish provide a sleek, functional hair accessory.
- Material
- Shiny Plastic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Color
BlackSandChocolate/Espresso
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A long slender heart-shaped hair clip made of shiny plastic.
Shiny finish, heart shape, 4.75 inch length.
- Material
- Shiny Plastic
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Additional Attributes
- shiny plastic
- heart-shaped
- long slender design
- clip-on closure
- 4.75 inch length
Product Insights
The Long Slender Heart Clip from Simons (CA$15, in stock) offers versatile placements—behind the ear, low nape, above crown, or as a vertical French twist barrette—that reduce headache risk and provide secure hold using natural padding and gravity, with tension adjustable via the clasp and two-handed operation. Its glossy plastic finish, integral and non-wearing, is susceptible to irreversible micro-scratches from use and skin oils, a tradeoff for its maintained appearance.
Verified claims
- Positioning
- Placements behind ear, low nape, and above crown reduce headache risk.
- Tension
- Clamp tension adjusts with how far the clasp is closed.
- French twist styling
- Suitable as a vertical finishing barrette in a French twist.
- Hairstyles
- Works as a finishing accent in a French twist and a headrest-safe half-up crown barrette.
- Hold
- Behind-the-ear and low-nape placements provide a secure hold without snagging, using natural padding and gravity.
- Mechanism
- Opens by pressing the sides apart and closes with a clasp, requiring two-handed operation.
- Finish
- The glossy plastic finish is integral to the material and won't wear off, but micro-scratches from use and skin oils cause irreversible clouding; careful handling can delay this.
- Placement
- Optimal placement includes behind ear, low nape, above crown, or in a French twist.
Product record
- Title
- Long Slender Heart Clip
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Comfort tips for rigid hair clips
- Wearing the heart barrette behind the ear, just above the lobe, keeps the clasp off the sensitive occipital ridge and uses the natural tissue padding in that area, so the rigid clip disappears from awareness more readily and avoids triggering the headaches that crown-level clips often cause.
- Placing the heart clip horizontally across the lower nape not only uses the thick muscle padding there to cushion the rigid plastic but also puts the style in gravity’s favor — the hair hangs downward, so the toothless barrette needs less clamping pressure to hold, cutting the risk of scalp tension and headaches from overtightness.
- When seated, moving the long slender heart clip into a half-up style above the crown raises it completely out of the seat-back danger zone, so you can lean back without the rigid 12 cm barrette jabbing into your head — the heart accent stays visible at the front while the bulk of the clip sits high enough to clear the headrest.
How well it holds different hair types
- At 4.75 inches, this barrette is significantly longer than the typical 2- to 3-inch smooth barrette, which means its clamping force is distributed over a larger section of hair — a geometry that translates to a more secure hold on medium-density hair and enough capacity to secure a substantial half-up portion without the need for teeth or grip pads.
Maintaining the shiny finish over time
- Handling the clip by its edges or the clasp rather than the glossy face reduces direct contact with skin oils and grit, minimizing the need for frequent cleaning and the risk of scratches from stray fingernails or rings.
- Storing the clip loose among other metal or hard-plastic accessories allows movement and pressure to create the same vibration-driven micro-scratching that ruins glossy finishes in shipping — wrapping the clip in a soft pouch or separating it in a lined compartment isolates the surface and prevents the friction that dulls the gloss over time.
- Keeping the clip against cardboard, craft paper, or paper-based inserts gradually scuffs the gloss because the wood fibers and mineral coatings in paper products act as gentle abrasives — a dedicated fabric pouch or clean plastic sleeve preserves the mirror finish far longer.
- Micro-scratches are invisible at first, but as they accumulate over months of use, the network of fine abrasions scatters light and creates a cloudy haze rather than a clear reflection — because the shine is integral to the plastic and not a restorative coating, this clouding is irreversible, making daily care the only defense.
Styling options for a long heart clip
- In a classic French twist, a long decorative barrette is placed vertically along the twist to lock the style — this barrette's slender 4.75-inch profile and glossy heart finish align with the technique, where stylists specifically call for a long decorative barrette as the finishing accent.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Single-piece glossy plastic hair clip with a heart-shaped top and long curved arms with interlocking teeth; shown front-facing and resting on a flat surface.
- Overall shapeOne-piece clip with a central heart-shaped top that transitions into two long, slightly curved horizontal arms ending in rounded tips.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.28 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high) - Heart topProminent heart-shaped upper section with a smooth rounded crown and a slight ridge where it meets the arms.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - TeethSeries of evenly spaced rectangular-to-oval teeth along the inner lower edge of the arms; each tooth has a rounded outer face and reflective highlights.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Material and finishSmooth, glossy plastic surface with visible specular highlights and soft reflections across curved surfaces.
- Visible join/slotNarrow gap between the heart top and the right arm near the hinge area creating a small visible opening.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Product photographed centered on a uniform light gray background with soft studio lighting and a soft shadow beneath the clip.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible texture or props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the clip, indicating overhead lighting and a flat supporting surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionFront-facing product shot with the clip centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear details and well-defined highlights on the product.
Colors
nude beige· main body#BCBCBC- Overall shapeOne-piece clip with a central heart-shaped top that transitions into two long, slightly curved horizontal arms ending in rounded tips.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- What mechanism does the clip use to hold hair? Is it a spring-loaded alligator clip, a snap clip, or a barrette with a hinge?
- This clip is a hinged barrette with a clasp closure. It opens by pressing the two sides apart and closes over the hair, similar to a snap clip but without a spring mechanism.
- Is the plastic flexible or rigid? Does the clip have any grip pads or teeth to prevent slipping?
- The plastic is rigid, as is typical for hair clips of this style. There are no grip pads or teeth mentioned in the product description, so it likely relies on the clamp tension to hold hair.
- Is the shiny finish a coating that may scratch or wear off over time, or is it integral to the plastic?
- The shiny finish is integral to the plastic material, achieved through a high-gloss molding process, not a separate coating that would scratch or wear off easily. However, all glossy plastics can develop micro-scratches over time with heavy use.