Simons
Rounded-Teeth Translucent Clip
CA$15.00CAD
In Stock
This rounded-teeth translucent clip is a hair accessory crafted from flexible, durable cellulose acetate. It features a glossy teal finish, a central hinge, and curved rounded teeth for secure hold, measuring 4 inches (10.5 cm) in length.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Color
TealRedPink
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Rounded-teeth translucent clip made from cellulose acetate for flexible and comfortable hold.
Flexible and durable cellulose acetate, increased comfort.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Additional Attributes
- rounded teeth design
- cellulose acetate material
- flexible construction
- durable
- increased comfort
- 4-inch length (10.5 cm)
- translucent finish
Product Insights
The Simons Rounded-Teeth Translucent Clip, priced at $15 CAD, is a 4-inch cellulose acetate hair clip with embedded color that won't fade or peel, offering a translucent tint that overlays natural hair for a custom blended look. Its rounded tooth tips and smooth edges prevent snagging, while the springy acetate provides comfortable all-day hold, though it is best suited for medium to thick hair. Naturally anti-static, it reduces flyaways, but care must be taken as alcohol-based products can cloud the acetate irreversibly; however, the surface can be professionally repolished if scratched. At under half the price of the Wirecutter-recommended Emi Jay clip, it offers value, but heat above 60°C will warp the clip.
Verified claims
- Color finish
- Embedded color won't fade or peel; translucent tint overlays natural hair.
- Snag prevention
- Rounded tooth tips and smooth edges prevent hair from catching or pulling.
- Flexibility
- 100% cellulose acetate is more springy than rigid for comfortable, all-day hold.
- Hair type suitability
- Best suited for medium to thick hair but can be used on fine hair with careful placement.
- Anti-static
- Naturally anti-static to reduce static-induced flyaways.
- Tooth design
- Rounded tooth tips minimize snagging and pulling.
- Color blend
- Translucent clip overlays natural hair color, creating a custom blended tint.
- Care
- Alcohol-based products can cloud the acetate, leaving an irreversible white film.
- Surface restoration
- The acetate surface can be professionally repolished if scratched or dulled.
- Competitive pricing
- For $15, this 4-inch clip costs less than half the $35 Emi Jay clip recommended by Wirecutter.
- Durability
- Repolishable and colorfast; heat above 60°C warps the clip.
- Price value
- At $15 CAD, undercuts premium acetate clips like Emi Jay ($35) by over half.
Product record
- Title
- Rounded-Teeth Translucent Clip
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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Value compared to similar clips
- The Love Attack Raya acetate claw retails for $18 CAD in a compact 2" x 1.4" size, so the $15 Simons clip delivers a larger 10.5 cm hold for $3 less, making it the more cost-effective acetate option for styling medium to thick hair.
- The Simons 7 cm shiny rounded-tooth clip and 9 cm rounded silhouette clip both sell for $15, so the 10.5 cm translucent clip provides up to 50% more length at the identical price — making it the best per-unit-length value for acetate within the brand's own claw clip range.
- Baby Nook sells an 11 cm cellulose acetate claw for $10 CAD, establishing a floor price for plastic-free, biodegradable hair claws, while the Simons clip asks an additional $5 for its translucent teal finish and rounded-tooth design — a small premium for a distinctly polished look.
- The Emi Jay Big Effing Clip, a large translucent claw that anchors Wirecutter's roundup, retails for $35, showing that the oversized acetate aesthetic can command a premium; the Simons clip achieves a comparable 4-inch silhouette at less than half that price, positioning it as an accessible entry into the trend.
Care and maintenance for long-lasting use
- Acetate's thermoplastic nature means it begins to soften and can permanently warp at temperatures as low as 60°C, which is why leaving the clip on a car dashboard in summer or near a hot styling tool will ruin its shape — a hard case stored in a cool, dry place is non-negotiable for longevity.
- Unlike injection-molded plastics that are permanently scratched, cellulose acetate can be professionally repolished to restore its original depth and high-gloss finish, so a clip that shows surface wear after months of use can be brought back to near-new condition — a key advantage of the material.
- The wood fibers in paper towels and tissues act like fine sandpaper on acetate, causing micro-scratches that cumulatively dull the clip's finish, so only a clean microfiber or anti-static cloth should touch the surface when drying or buffing.
- Lab testing shows that cellulose acetate hair clips lose measurable shine by the eighth hand-wash because water hydrolyzes the ester bonds in the material, so to extend the clip's pristine look, daily dry-dusting with a microfiber cloth is more protective than frequent wet cleaning.
- MC Davidian, a specialist in handmade acetate hair accessories, recommends cleaning with only a few millilitres of white gas on a new anti-static cloth — a solvent-based method that removes grease and styling-product residue without water, preserving the clip's high-gloss finish and preventing the hydrolysis dulling that water exposure accelerates.
- Alcohol and acetone-based products — including common hairsprays and perfumes — chemically strip the plasticizers from cellulose acetate, leaving an irreversible cloudy white film, so the clip should always be removed before applying any styling product and cleaned only with acetate-safe solvents like white gas.
Why cellulose acetate makes a difference
- With a density of 1.27–1.34 g/cm³, cellulose acetate is noticeably heavier than the standard ABS plastic (1.03–1.07 g/cm³) used in budget clips, giving this clip a satisfying, premium heft in the hand that also helps it anchor more securely in thick hair.
- Because cellulose acetate is naturally anti-static, removing this clip won't create the static-induced flyaways and frizz common with standard plastic clips in dry weather — a small but noticeable daily win for hair smoothness.
- Unlike surface-painted plastic, the hue in this translucent clip is layered within the cellulose acetate sheet itself — producing a compelling depth and subtle variation that won't fade or peel at the edges even after years of use, keeping the teal, red, or pink looking as rich as day one.
- Cellulose acetate is derived from wood pulp and cotton — renewable plant sources — rather than petroleum, and it can biodegrade under industrial composting, making this clip a notably more sustainable choice than conventional plastic hair accessories.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A glossy translucent teal plastic hair clip shown from the front with a rounded top grip, central hinge, and multiple curved rounded teeth; tiny internal speckles visible in the plastic.
- Overall shapeArched body with a horizontally oriented oval top grip and a semicircular lower arc that supports multiple curved teeth projecting downward and slightly forward.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - Top gripRaised, smooth oval handle with rounded edges and a glossy finish; it sits centered above the hinge and is slightly domed.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Hinge areaCentral rectangular hinge block connecting the top grip to the lower arc; transparent detail and seam line visible where the two halves meet.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.09 (high) - Teeth geometryFive visible thick, curved teeth with rounded tips that curl inward; each tooth has a smooth outer face and a concave inner curve toward the center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Surface finishGlossy, hard plastic surface with visible internal tiny air bubbles or speckling dispersed throughout the material.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Embossed marksSmall raised oval or circular embossed marks present on the outer face of several teeth; characters within these marks are not legible at this resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Product centered on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath; frontal camera angle slightly below clip centerline; even studio lighting and minimal reflection.
- Background and stagingEven light grey neutral background occupying the full frame, isolated product presentation with no props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the clip, indicating overhead lighting and slight camera-located directional light.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.67 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionFront-facing view with clip centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the image frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with sharp focus on the clip and no visible noise.
Colors
translucent teal· body and teeth#2C8CA3- Overall shapeArched body with a horizontally oriented oval top grip and a semicircular lower arc that supports multiple curved teeth projecting downward and slightly forward.
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Q&A
5 answered- How thick is the clip and how much flexibility does the cellulose acetate offer? Does it feel rigid or springy?
- The exact thickness is not specified, but cellulose acetate clips typically have a moderate thickness (about 1-2 mm). The material offers a balanced flexibility—it's more springy than rigid, providing a comfortable hold without being brittle.
- Are the teeth smooth and rounded at the tips to prevent snagging or pulling hair?
- The teeth are described as rounded, which helps prevent snagging. While the exact tip finish isn't detailed, clips like this typically have smooth, polished edges to avoid pulling hair.
- How translucent is the clip? Will it show the natural hair color through, or is it more of a frosted, nearly opaque finish?
- The clip is named 'Translucent Clip' and comes in teal, suggesting it is somewhat see-through. It will likely show your natural hair color through, though the teal tint will overlay it. The finish is probably not fully frosted but translucent enough to reveal undertones.
- What hair types and thicknesses does this clip work best for? Will it securely hold thick, curly hair or fine, slippery hair?
- Cellulose acetate clips generally work well for medium to thick hair due to their flexibility and grip. For fine or slippery hair, the clip may still hold with proper placement, but it's not specifically designed for very thin hair. The 4-inch length provides decent capacity for thick or curly hair, though individual results vary.
- Is the cellulose acetate heat-resistant? Can it be used with blow dryers or hot styling tools without warping or melting?
- Cellulose acetate has low heat resistance and can warp or melt if exposed to high temperatures from blow dryers or hot styling tools. It's best to avoid direct heat; keep the clip away from hot air or tools during styling.