Elegant hair accessories, handmade in France, designed to hold your hair in place all day and made to last for years.
Tired of clips that slip, snap or snag?
So was I. That is why I founded TEGEN in Brighton in 2012. Since then, we have helped thousands of customers find beautifully made, long-lasting hair accessories that hold their hair and look lovely too.
Tegen, founder of TEGEN
Why choose TEGEN
- Kind to your hair: each French Handmade piece is polished in three steps for the smoothest edges.
- Handmade in France: hand-cut, shaped and polished by a family-run workshop that has been making hair clips since 1892.
- Plant-based material: made from cellulose acetate, a strong yet flexible material made from wood pulp and cotton.
- Guaranteed: our French Handmade collection comes with a 1 year TEGEN Guarantee.
Find the right accessories for your hair type
Fine hair
Smaller, lighter clips with closely spaced teeth that stay in place all day without slipping.
Thick hair
Large claws and arched barrettes with strong steel springs and plenty of space inside.
Curly hair
Banana clips, claw clips and barrettes that hold curls gently, without crushing them.
Short hair
Slides, snap clips and mini claws for bobs, pixie cuts and fringes.
Long hair
Accessories with strong, durable mechanisms to keep long hair in place all day.
Made to last, designed to be worn every day
Our family-run maker in Oyonnax, France has been making hair accessories for over 100 years. Many of our patterns are set within the material itself rather than painted on, so they keep their beauty over time. Read about how our accessories are made in Oyonnax.
As seen in British Vogue
"While there are lots of ultra affordable styles on the market, it pays to invest in one that offers a firm grip, strong hold and, naturally, that looks great too." British Vogue
