Simons
Shiny Rectangular Barrette
Shiny Rectangular Barrette is a hair accessory crafted from cellulose acetate with a silvery metal clip. It measures 3.25 inches (8 cm) in length and features a curved rectangular shape with a glossy black finish. This barrette is used to hold hair in place and is secured with a metal spring clip mechanism.
- Color
- silvery metal
- Material
- Cellulose acetate and silvery metal
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Barrettes
Color
Size
Specifications
Shiny rectangular barrette made from cellulose acetate and silvery metal with a metallic clip.
Metallic clip, 3.25 inch length
- Color
- silvery metal
- Material
- Cellulose acetate and silvery metal
- Secondary
- metal
- Style
- classic
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Barrettes
Additional Attributes
- cellulose acetate construction
- silvery metal accents
- metallic clip
- 3.25 inch length (8 cm)
- rectangular shape
- shiny finish
Product Insights
The Simons Shiny Rectangular Barrette at $6 delivers a premium, sustainable feel with plant-derived acetate that is warm to the touch, flexes elastically to prevent breakage, and has a satisfying heft. Its locking clasp and flat profile provide secure hold for thin to medium hair, suitable for half-up, low twist, side sweep, and ponytail cover styles. However, it may not hold very thick hair, requires rinsing after pool or sea exposure to prevent metal clip corrosion, and should be stored away from metal objects to avoid scratching and yellowing, while industrial compostability is limited by municipal systems.
Verified claims
- Tactile quality
- Feels warm, flexes under stress, and has a satisfying heft.
- Appearance
- Embedded colour with translucent depth and subtle uniqueness.
- Sustainability
- Made from plant-derived cellulose acetate, compostable industrially.
- Value
- At $6, per-barrette cost matches budget packs but length is 1.5 cm longer.
- Material
- Plant-derived acetate with hand-polished edges, warm feel, and heft typical of premium clips.
- Durability
- Acetate flexes elastically to avoid breakage; clasp locks until unlatched.
- Versatility
- Sized for thin-medium hair and styles: half-up, low twist, side sweep, ponytail cover.
- Clip hold
- Flat barrette profile and locking clasp hold hair securely without popping open.
- Hair capacity
- Suitable for thin to medium hair, may not hold very thick hair.
- Water care
- Rinse after pool or sea exposure to avoid metal clip corrosion.
- Hair type fit
- Holds thin to medium hair comfortably; may not hold very thick hair.
- Styling techniques
- Suited for half-up crowns, low nape twists, side sweeps, stacked pairs, symmetrical pairs, and ponytail cover-ups.
- Storage
- Store in a dry, dark place away from metal objects to prevent scratching and yellowing.
- Chemical and water
- Apply hair products before wearing; use only lukewarm water; rinse after swimming to avoid damage.
- Polishing
- Buff surface scratches with baking soda paste and finish with baby oil to restore gloss.
- Compostability
- Biodegradable in industrial composting, though few municipal systems accept it.
- Performance
- Low thermal conductivity keeps it skin-warm; elastic flex prevents snapping.
Product record
- Title
- Shiny Rectangular Barrette
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 6 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single curved rectangular hair barrette with a glossy black top surface and exposed silver metal clip hardware visible along the underside.
- Overall shapeSlightly curved rectangular barrette with gently tapered short ends and a convex top surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Top finishHighly reflective glossy black finish showing clear studio light reflections and subtle surface highlights.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.72 · h 0.16 (high) - Underside hardwareExposed silver-toned metal spring clip mechanism visible along the underside, including hinge and clasp elements.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.56 · w 0.42 · h 0.10 (high) - Edge profileSlim straight edges with a slight bevel where the top meets the sides, visible at both short ends.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the barrette; centered composition and soft directional lighting produce distinct reflections.
- BackgroundEven light gray background filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the barrette following its curvature, grounding the object on the surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.60 · w 0.68 · h 0.07 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionDirectional studio lighting that creates sharp highlights and mirrored reflections on the glossy top surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionProduct photographed from a slightly elevated oblique angle showing top face and part of the underside hardware.
Colors
gloss black· top surface#1E1A0Emetallic silver· metal clip hardware#C3C3C3- Overall shapeSlightly curved rectangular barrette with gently tapered short ends and a convex top surface.
- 02
Product
Curved rectangular hair barrette shown from the rear, revealing a gold-tone metal clasp assembly mounted on a matte dark gray rectangular base with slightly tapered ends.
- Base shapeRectangular, slightly curved plate with gently tapered short ends and flat top surface; appears to be rigid and about the length of the visible metal clasp.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.23 (high) - Clip assemblyGold-tone metal spring clasp attached to the base, consisting of a curved main bar with two elongated cutout slots and a secondary curved tension bar connected at one end by a hinge and clasp mechanism at the other.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.66 · h 0.18 (high) - Hinge and catch detailVisible hinge block and small rounded catch piece at one end of the clasp; catch is mounted on the base and secures the tension bar.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Stamped text on metal“CLIP PARIS”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - Small logo markSmall diamond-shaped mark stamped on the metal near the catch area.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product photograph on a light gray background with soft shadow beneath the barrette; three-quarter overhead angle emphasizing the rear clip assembly.
- Shot compositionProduct centered slightly below image midline on a neutral light gray background with space above; photographed at a shallow angle from above showing the rear side of the barrette.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from above-left producing a soft shadow to the lower-left of the barrette and subtle highlights on the metal surfaces.
Colors
warm gold· metal claspcharcoal gray· base plate#444344- Base shapeRectangular, slightly curved plate with gently tapered short ends and flat top surface; appears to be rigid and about the length of the visible metal clasp.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Was not delivered
Have not seen item--Dragonfly has not delivered yet. We have a straightforward address, not an apartment--shows on all maps!
Green Barrette
Exactly as shown on website.