Hair Clips & Barrettes

Small, strange and specific. A fig, a grasshopper, a cat mid-yawn — cut from cellulose acetate, a plant-based material that takes colour the way glass does, then hand-finished so no two come out identical.

The details

Cut from cellulose acetate — a plant-based material, the same one good eyewear is made from. It takes deep colour, warms to your skin, and doesn't snag. Each piece is hand-polished, so no two match exactly. From $5.

Questions

Which style for my hair? Alligator clips for fine hair and half-up sections — the jaw grips rather than relying on tension. Barrettes for thicker sections. For a full bun, use a hair claw instead.

How do I care for them? Wipe with a dry cloth. Keep away from heat — a hot car or a styling tool will warp acetate.