Simons
Shiny Rectangular Barrette
This is a shiny rectangular barrette made of cellulose acetate and silvery metal. The spring clip measures 3.25 inches (8 cm) and has a glossy black top surface. It is designed to hold hair in place using a metal 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
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
- Classic, glamorous rectangular barrette with a glossy solid-pattern acetate top and a silvery metal clip. The acetate colour is embedded through the sheet, so the top reads with translucent depth and subtle uniqueness; the top is stocked in glossy black, brown, and burgundy finishes.
- 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
- Plant-derived cellulose acetate flexes elastically to avoid breakage; the metal clasp locks until unlatched, and the flat profile keeps the barrette close to the head.
- Versatility
- Sized for thin-medium hair and styles: half-up, low twist, side sweep, ponytail cover.
- Clip hold
- Flat barrette profile and metal spring clip with locking clasp hold hair securely without popping open.
- Hair capacity
- Provides secure hold for thin to medium hair; may not securely hold very thick hair.
- Water care
- Rinse with fresh water after exposure to chlorinated pool or hard tap water and pat dry to help prevent corrosion of the metal clip.
- 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, unlike petroleum-based ABS clips.
- Performance
- Low thermal conductivity keeps it skin-warm; elastic flex prevents snapping.
- Length
- Measures 3.25 inches (8 cm), a medium size that falls in the range for anchoring a low nape twist or half-up section.
- Daily wear
- Suited to daily wear and regular styling use rather than occasional special-occasion wear.
- Finish durability
- The glossy acetate finish can develop scratches and dull with regular use, but can be polished to restore some luster.
- Value shelf eligibility
- At CA$6, this is an under-CA$10 cellulose-acetate barrette with a silvery metal clip and secure hold for thin to medium hair.
Product record
- Title
- Shiny Rectangular Barrette
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 6 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Shiny Rectangular Barrette: Choose this if you want a classic rectangular barrette in glossy cellulose acetate with metal spring-clasp hardware. It measures 3.25 inches (8 cm) and comes in one size, with the glossy finish shown in black (the listing also offers brown and burgundy variants). Its base appears rigid per the product images, and the clip hardware is visible along the underside rather than concealed, which suits shoppers who like that exposed-clip look.[1,2,3] | Very Large Shiny Rectangular Clip: Choose this if you want a very large, shiny rectangular plastic clip, measuring 4.75 inches (12.5 cm) long, with smooth rounded edges and a gold metal hinge pin. It comes in one size and four glossy colors: Teal, Pink, Corn/Vanilla Yellow, and Peach. Note that it is plastic rather than metal or acetate, so it suits shoppers specifically looking for a lightweight plastic claw-style clip.[4,5] | Matte Rectangular Barrettes Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a set of two identical matte rectangular barrettes with a simple frame design — each has a slightly arched plastic frame with rounded corners, smooth edges, a central cutout, and a silver metal snap clip, in a one-size length of 3 inches (8 cm). Choose it for adding a pop of color, since the plastic-and-metal set comes in Emerald/Kelly Green, Blue, Pink, or Golden Yellow.[6,7] |
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.
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Green Barrette
Exactly as shown on website.
Was not delivered
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