Barrettes are one of the simplest and most elegant ways to hold your hair in place. They come in lots of shapes, sizes and designs, so it helps to know which type suits your hair and the style you have in mind. Here is a short guide to the main types.
What Is a Hair Barrette?
A barrette is a hair clip that holds a section of hair in place with a clasp or fastening. Barrettes can secure a half-up style, a ponytail or a low twist, and they look just as lovely on their own as they do as a finishing touch.
What Is a French Barrette Hair Clip?
French barrettes are curved barrettes with a clasp that opens and closes to hold your hair. They come in different sizes, so they can hold both large and small sections of hair.
Our French barrettes are made from strong, durable cellulose acetate by our French manufacturers, who have been making hair clips since 1892. Each barrette is shaped and polished by hand for the smoothest edges, so it is gentle on your hair, unlike some rough plastic alternatives.
Have You Seen Our Barrette Bows?
French Barrette Bows
Our Narrow Bow Barrette Clip is handmade in France from cellulose acetate, a long-lasting material. Bows are a timeless hair accessory, and this one is shaped and polished for a smooth finish that is gentle on your hair.
How to Use a Stick Barrette
A stick barrette holds your hair with a slim stick rather than a clasp. The stick winds through the front of the barrette, under your hair, and back through the barrette on the other side. Stick barrettes suit small to medium sections of hair and give a classic finish that is a touch more decorative than a traditional clasp.
Our Love Knot Stick Barrette Clip is a lovely place to start. For step-by-step help, read our guide on how to style stick barrettes.
Which Barrette Is Right for You?
- For everyday half-up styles: a classic French barrette.
- For a softer, feminine finish: a bow barrette.
- For a decorative, classic look: a stick barrette.
Whichever you choose, our French Handmade barrettes are made in France with care, and designed to be worn and loved for years.
