Simons
Shiny Half-Moon Small Clip
CA$15.00CAD
In Stock
The Shiny Half-Moon Small Clip is a hair accessory made from cellulose acetate, a flexible and durable material. It features a glossy half-moon shape with a caramel amber brown color and measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) in length. Designed for securing hair in place, it has a row of rounded interlocking teeth along its bottom edge for a firm grip.
- Material
- Cellulose acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Color
HazelnutTaupeKhaki/Sage/OliveRed
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Small shiny half-moon hair clip made of flexible and durable cellulose acetate.
Flexible and durable cellulose acetate construction for comfort.
- Material
- Cellulose acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Additional Attributes
- shiny finish
- half-moon shape
- made with cellulose acetate
- flexible and durable material
- increased comfort
- length 2.75 inches (7 cm)
- small size
Product Insights
The Shiny Half-Moon Small Clip by Simons is a sustainable hair accessory made from plant-based cellulose acetate that is hypoallergenic and biodegradable, offering a springless flex design that eliminates spring fatigue and snagging while rounded teeth grip securely without scalp digging. Its glossy finish is restorable but sensitive to alcohol, requiring care to avoid hairspray, perfume, and direct sun, and is prone to fingerprints and scratches unless stored in a soft pouch and buffed. Priced at $15 CAD—$6 more than plastic alternatives—it lasts years longer, making it best for fine to medium hair but not recommended for thick hair.
Verified claims
- Material
- Made from plant-based cellulose acetate, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable.
- Durability
- No spring mechanism; glossy finish is restorable but sensitive to alcohol.
- Comfort
- Rounded teeth grip securely without digging into the scalp.
- Springless flex
- Acetate's elastic flex eliminates spring fatigue and snagging; best for fine to medium hair.
- Care
- Avoid hairspray, perfume, alcohol, and vinegar; clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap.
- Scratch and smudge
- Glossy acetate shows fingerprints and scratches easily; use a soft pouch and buffing to maintain shine.
- Chemical and UV damage
- Clean with a damp cloth only; avoid hairspray, perfume, and direct sun to prevent damage.
- Hair type compatibility
- Best for medium hair, adequate for fine hair, not recommended for thick hair.
- Value
- At $15 CAD, it's $6 more than Simons' plastic clip but lasts years longer.
- Hair suitability
- Best for fine to medium hair; may not hold thick hair.
Product record
- Title
- Shiny Half-Moon Small Clip
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What cellulose acetate means for comfort and care
- Hairspray, perfume, and alcohol-based cleaners can irreversibly cloud acetate’s surface by breaking down its ester bonds — the clip should be applied after styling products have dried, and cleaned only with a slightly damp, soft cloth and a drop of mild soap.
- To maintain the glossy finish, buff the clip periodically with a clean microfiber cloth and store it in a soft pouch rather than tossing it into a bag with keys or metal items — acetate’s surface hardness of 2.5-3 on the Mohs scale makes it susceptible to micro-scratches from everyday abrasives.
- The clip is made from cellulose acetate, a plant-derived thermoplastic from wood pulp or cotton that contains no BPA, phthalates, or petrochemicals — making it hypoallergenic and a renewable alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
- This clip forgoes a metal spring entirely, instead relying on acetate’s elastic flex — the material bends to open and returns to shape without snapping, deforming gradually under extreme load rather than shattering, which makes it surprisingly durable for a small, delicate-looking accessory.
- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high heat (like a car dashboard) will cause the acetate to yellow and become brittle over time — store the clip in a cool, dry drawer to preserve its color clarity and flex life.
How the price stacks up against similar half-moon clips
- At $15 CAD (~$11 USD), the Simons Shiny Half-Moon Small Clip falls within the $10–30 USD range that quality cellulose acetate hair clips typically command, meaning buyers gain the material’s heft, polished finish, and longevity at a price that barely exceeds the top end of disposable plastic ($5) while staying well below the $20+ tier.
- Where many acetate hair clips price at $20–60+ USD — the territory of dedicated acetate brands like France Luxe and MACHETE — the $15 CAD Simons clip sits well beneath that premium window, making it an accessible gateway for shoppers who want to experience cellulose acetate’s weight, smoothness, and long life without committing to a higher-priced brand.
- The $12 USD (~$16 CAD) Beau small half-moon acetate clip, built from ‘artificial acetate’ and measuring just 3.5 cm, shows that $15 CAD is a fair market price for a small half-moon acetate clip; the Simons clip costs a comparable amount but uses genuine cellulose acetate in a larger 7 cm form, offering a more transparent material claim and greater hold capacity for the same outlay.
- Simons sells its own plastic half-moon clip for $9 CAD, making the acetate Shiny Half-Moon a $6 upgrade that swaps injection-molded ABS for a cellulose acetate piece that, as one industry source observes, doesn’t need replacing every few months — a modest premium that pays off in durability and tactile quality.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Glossy half-moon shaped plastic hair claw clip photographed from the front with its curved top grip and visible row of rounded teeth along the bottom edge.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece plastic clip with a broad rounded half-moon body and a raised curved top grip that arches above the body.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.50 · w 0.74 · h 0.37 (high) - Finish and materialSmooth glossy plastic surface with reflective highlights visible across the curved faces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.49 · w 0.61 · h 0.30 (high) - Teeth detailRow of rounded interlocking teeth along the bottom edge, each tooth forming a short curved hook with a smooth rounded tip.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Side profile detailSlim side walls that curve inward toward the hinge area, creating a shallow open channel visible at the rear side.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.52 · w 0.23 · h 0.30 (medium) - Color appearanceUniform warm caramel amber brown across the entire visible surface with slight tonal variation from reflections.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.50 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot centered on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the clip and even, diffused lighting.
- Background and stagingEven light gray background that fills the frame and isolates the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the clip slightly offset toward the front, indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.57 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionClip centered horizontally in lower half of image with substantial empty space above.
Colors
caramel amber brown· body and grip#AB6C02- Overall shapeSingle-piece plastic clip with a broad rounded half-moon body and a raised curved top grip that arches above the body.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the clip have a spring mechanism or is it a solid clamp?
- This clip does not have a spring mechanism — it's a solid clamp that relies on the flexibility of the cellulose acetate material to open and close.
- Does the clip have any padding or teeth inside to prevent slipping?
- The clip features rounded teeth molded into the acetate for grip, but there is no additional padding or silicone lining — grip comes from the teeth themselves.
- Is the shiny finish prone to scratching or showing fingerprints?
- The product details don't address finish durability, but shiny acetate finishes are generally prone to showing fingerprints and fine scratches over time with regular use.
- Can the clip be used for both fine and thick hair?
- Given its small size (7 cm) and rounded teeth, this clip works best for medium hair; it may hold fine hair adequately but could struggle with very thick or heavy hair.