Simons
Slim Barrette
This slim barrette is a hair accessory used to secure and hold hair in place. It features a curved, matte black top cap with an exposed warm gold-tone metallic clip mechanism. The barrette measures 3 inches (8 cm) in length.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Barrettes
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% plastic and metal
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Barrettes
Product Insights
The Slim Barrette by Simons is a $9 accessory for fine to medium hair, offering a low-bulk hold via a metal clip concealed behind a plastic front. Its slim profile suits subtle styles like half-ups or side sweeps, but the molded plastic construction carries a 5–10% breakage rate typical of the category, and its price—double that of drugstore packs—places it alongside indie acetate clips rather than everyday basics.
Verified claims
- Hair type
- Best suited for fine to medium hair, not for thick or heavy hair.
- Metal visibility
- Metal clip hidden by plastic front when worn correctly.
- Slim profile
- Slimmer than typical clips, holds a flat bite of hair without bulk.
- Construction
- Metal spring provides the hold; plastic body has a 5-10% breakage rate.
- Hair compatibility
- Gentle hold and slim width limit suitability to fine or medium hair.
- Value vs alternatives
- At $9, it competes with handmade acetate clips from indie brands.
- Durability
- Molded plastic construction makes the barrette best treated as a replaceable fashion item rather than a multi-year investment.
- Price positioning
- At $9, exclusive to Simons, it costs twice a bulk drugstore clip but matches indie acetate prices.
- Breakage risk
- Molded plastic construction has a 5–10% breakage rate, typical for its category.
- Styles
- Worn in half-up twists, side sweeps, accent above buns, or layered along a part.
- Construction
- The slim plastic body is an aesthetic shell, while the internal metal spring clip does the gripping; hold and longevity depend on the spring.
- Opening effort
- Some buyers find the clasp difficult to open.
Product record
- Title
- Slim Barrette
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 9 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
All-day hold without elastics
Reviews describe this slim barrette as a way to keep hair in place through the day without reaching for elastics, with its thin closure gripping fine hair without pulling. The extra-long design is also said to secure a full head of thick hair. Note that the length can feel unwieldy for some, and the closure takes a firm pinch to open.[1]
A simple gift for a friend with fine hair
Reviewers have given this barrette as a gift to friends with fine hair, appreciating its reliable hold and sleek, classic look. It arrives tissue-wrapped in a box, so it's ready to present as-is. Note that this comes from an analysis of customer reviews rather than the reviews themselves.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Slim Barrette: Choose this if you want a slim, subtle 3-inch (8 cm) metallic barrette that reviewers say grips fine hair without pulling and can secure a full head of thick or abundant hair all day without elastics. It arrives tissue-wrapped in a box, making it easy to give as a present. Note that it runs longer than typical barrettes, so it may feel unwieldy on short hair or for anyone wanting a discreet clip, and the closure requires a firm pinch to open.[1] | Shiny Rectangular Barrette: Choose this if you want a classic rectangular hair clip in a glossy cellulose acetate and metal finish, with an exposed silver-toned spring clasp and a length of about 3.25 inches (8 cm). It comes in one size in black, brown, or burgundy, so it works best for a single, straightforward everyday style choice.[2,3] | Matte Rectangular Barrettes Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a pair of identical matte rectangular barrettes in one purchase, each a slightly curved plastic frame about 3 inches (8 cm) long with a centered cutout revealing a silvery metal snap clip. They come in one size and four colors—Emerald/Kelly Green, Blue, Pink, and Golden Yellow—so they suit shoppers seeking a simple, glossy-free finish in a set of two. Note that only the listed plastic and metal composition and design details are documented; no information is provided about hold strength or wear over time.[4,5] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Single slim curved hair barrette with a matte black elongated top and exposed gold-tone metal clasp visible on the underside.
- Top cap shapeLong, gently curved elongated bar with smoothly rounded ends forming the visible top surface of the barrette.
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x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.84 · h 0.14 (high) - Top finishMatte finish on the top surface with no gloss or printed patterns visible.
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x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.84 · h 0.14 (high) - Underside clasp hardwareExposed curved metal spring clasp mechanism running beneath the top cap, including a hinge and a small rounded catch at the far end.
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x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high) - Left metal detailLeft-side metal hinge and folded clasp plate visible where the metal assembly meets the top cap.
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x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Right metal catchRight-side rounded metal catch visible at the tip of the barrette underside.
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x 0.82 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a clean light gray background with diffuse lighting and a soft shadow beneath the barrette; product positioned diagonally across the lower third of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly offset from the barrette toward the lower-left, creating slight depth.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.73 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (medium) - Orientation and framingBarrette is placed diagonally from lower-left toward upper-right within the lower third of the image, centered horizontally.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting with soft highlights on the metal parts and minimal specular highlights on the matte top.
Colors
matte black· top capwarm gold-tone· metal clasp and hardware- Top cap shapeLong, gently curved elongated bar with smoothly rounded ends forming the visible top surface of the barrette.
Customer Reviews
17 total17 reviews · out of 5
Accurately described.
Accurately described.
Très bien
Très bien
Barrette
Un peu trop longue mais quand même jolie
ok. plus longue que je
ok. plus longue que je pensais
Super
Parfaite pour moi! Bon accessoire si vous avez beaucoup de cheveux !
adorable! looks great and great
adorable! looks great and great price
Good size, thin closure which
Good size, thin closure which works for my hair.
Excellent service with Simons & upscale packaging
A fav by all reviews; I had one very similar for many years. Can take portions of hair back & holds it firmly. Loved the box & tissue wrap. (Extra effort was appreciated. )
C’est ce que je cherchais
Je le recommande et heureuse de pouvoir me fier à Simons pour ce genre d’article.
Perfect for us fine haired girls!
Been using for many years and keep spares on hand to give to those fine haired friends who come my way. It is very much appreciated. I keep it in my wish list and apparently not only is it showing as out of stock but when go into the description, it says it has been discontinued. 😌 I hope this isn't so.
Use it all the time
Use it all the time
Absolutely wonderful for those of
Absolutely wonderful for those of us with finer hair. Do not need to use with an elastic and hair stays on place all day. I have purchased these for my fine haired friends and they are thrilled. I hope Simons keeps this as a staple forever.
bien mais difficile à ouvrir
bien mais difficile à ouvrir
Good large barette
work-a-day clip, no show, but long and holds a bunch
Simple et élégante!
Simple et élégante!
Solide et jolie
Solide et jolie
I bought more because I
I bought more because I love them so much. Sleek, classic and holds well in hair.