Simons
Sleeping Cat Small Clip
CA$15.00CAD
In Stock
Sleeping Cat Small Clip is a small hair clip shaped like a sleeping cat. It is made from cellulose acetate, a flexible and durable material, and measures 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in length. The clip features a pearlescent finish with printed cat facial details and colored spots, making it suitable for everyday hair styling.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Specifications
A small hair clip shaped like a sleeping cat, made from flexible and durable cellulose acetate for comfortable wear.
Flexible and durable cellulose acetate material, comfortable fit, cat-shaped design
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Additional Attributes
- sleeping cat shape
- cellulose acetate construction
- flexible material
- durable
- comfortable to wear
- small size (2.5 inch/6.5 cm)
Product Insights
The Simons Sleeping Cat Small Clip is a 2.5-inch single-piece cat silhouette made from plant-derived cellulose acetate with a subtly unique Patterned Ecru finish. It offers a gentle, crease-free hold ideal for fine to medium hair in styles like twisted half-ups or ponytail accents, and its neutral color blends into daily wear. However, it requires careful handling: avoid water, humidity, sunlight, and alcohol to prevent warping, discoloration, or scratches; for thick or curly hair, an elastic is needed. Priced at 15 CAD (about half of similar premium brands), it provides a durable, compostable option with a lighter, subtler look than larger clips.
Verified claims
- Cat silhouette
- The clip is a single-piece sleeping cat silhouette, not a standard claw with a cat topper.
- Patterned ecru
- Patterned Ecru finish provides an understated look; each clip's pattern is subtly unique due to acetate layering.
- Material
- Cellulose acetate: flexible, warm, hypoallergenic, plant-based. Avoid UV, chemicals, water, scratches. Clean with dry cloth.
- Hairstyles
- Works for twisted half-up, ponytail accent, and curly hair cover styles with a playful cat shape.
- Size and hold
- At 2.5 inches, it holds less than 3-inch clips but offers a lighter, subtler look.
- Color versatility
- The neutral Patterned Ecru finish blends into daily wear.
- Hair type
- Best for thin to medium hair; adding an elastic anchors thick or curly hair.
- Gentle hold
- Acetate spring grips without creasing and maintains tension over time.
- Humidity and wet hair
- Avoid wet hair, submerging in water, and high humidity; the acetate can warp and loosen its grip.
- Hair hold
- Holds fine hair securely without creasing, using the material's natural flex.
- Durability & uniqueness
- Resists cracking, has a unique pattern, but scratches easily.
- Value
- Plant-derived and industrially compostable, with flexible hold and glossy finish comparable to premium brands at a lower price.
- Breakage resistance
- Clip is durable for normal use but can crack if bent extremely sharply.
- Grip retention
- The clip holds firmly in fine to medium hair throughout the day.
- Cleaning
- White gas restores glossy finish when dry buffing no longer works.
- Light and chemical exposure
- Keep away from direct sunlight and alcohol-based products to prevent discoloration.
- Physical care
- Store separately and handle gently to prevent scratches and cracks.
- Price comparison
- Costs roughly half the price of the Coucou Suzette version.
- Size and hair compatibility
- Smaller than Coucou Suzette (6.5 vs 8.8 cm), for half-up styles and finer hair.
- Aesthetic
- Neutral Patterned Ecru finish contrasts with Coucou Suzette's bold motifs.
- Routine cleaning
- For routine cleaning, wipe the clip with a soft, dry cloth; the acetate is not water-resistant and should not be soaked.
- Tactile warmth
- The acetate clip feels noticeably warmer against the scalp than ABS plastic clips because it draws heat away from skin about half as quickly.
- Skin sensitivity
- The acetate is free of BPA, phthalates, and petroleum-based chemicals, making it less likely to irritate sensitive scalps or trigger nickel-related contact reactions than metal or synthetic-resin accessories.
- Rust resistance
- Because the clip's grip comes from the flex of the acetate itself rather than a metal spring, it avoids the rust and snap failure points of metal-spring hair clips.
Product record
- Title
- Sleeping Cat Small Clip
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Sleeping Cat Small Clip: Choose this if you want a small, playful cat-shaped clip: it measures 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) and is made of cellulose acetate, a flexible and durable material that Simons says provides increased comfort. The one-size clip in Patterned Ecru features a translucent pearlescent finish with an iridescent, slightly marbled surface, a printed sleeping-cat face with pink cheeks and nose, and scattered muted orange and dusky blue spots.[1,2] | Playful Cat Clip: Choose this if you want a playful, cat-shaped accent clip: it is made of cellulose acetate, described by the retailer as flexible, durable, and comfortable, and features a glossy marbled finish with pearlescent white and brown tortoiseshell patches, plus a printed face with gold whisker lines. It comes in one size, measures 3 inches (7.5 cm) long, and is offered in the Patterned Brown color shown. Note that its gripping function is inferred from the visible interlocking teeth in product photos rather than a demonstrated use.[3,4] | Black Cat Clip: Choose this if you want a playful cat-shaped accent clip: it is made with cellulose acetate, described by Simons as a flexible and durable material that provides increased comfort, and closes with a visible metal spring clasp. The one-size clip measures 3.5 inches (9 cm) long, with a glossy black-and-dark-gray marbled body, raised curved spine and stylized tail, plus painted details including yellow eyes, pale pink inner ears, a small red nose, blue whiskers, and thin red outline accents. Note that the clip is shown in black only in this variant, and its cat face and outline details are painted surface decoration.[5,6] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing cat-shaped hair clip made from translucent pearlescent plastic with printed facial details and scattered colored spots; underside shows short rounded clip teeth and a subtle cast shadow below.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece cat silhouette with rounded body, curled tail area at rear, small pointed ears at top, and four short rounded 'foot' projections at the bottom that form the visible clip teeth.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (medium) - Material and finishTranslucent pearlescent plastic with an iridescent, slightly marbled surface that shows swirls and internal sheen.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (medium) - Printed facial artworkSimple line-art face printed on the front: closed curved eyes, small curved mouth, whisker lines, and two round pink cheek spots and a small pink nose.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Colored spots and patchesSeveral painted or inlaid spots in muted orange and dusky blue scattered across the body and ears, including a blue patch over the forehead area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (medium) - Underside clip teethFour short rounded projections along the bottom edge that read as the visible ends of the clip mechanism; each is rounded and integrated with the body piece.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.76 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow below the clip; centered composition and even diffuse lighting.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with no visible props or packaging; product sits on a flat surface producing a soft drop shadow.
- ShadowSoft oval drop shadow directly beneath and slightly offset toward the bottom-right of the clip.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shot compositionFront-facing, slightly elevated camera angle showing the product's front and top surfaces; product centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the frame.
Colors
pearlescent ivory· main body#C3C3C3muted orange· orange spotsdusky blue· blue patchessoft pink· cheek and nose accentsblack line· line art- Overall shapeSingle-piece cat silhouette with rounded body, curled tail area at rear, small pointed ears at top, and four short rounded 'foot' projections at the bottom that form the visible clip teeth.