Simons
Small Shiny Clip
This small hair clip is crafted from cellulose acetate, a flexible and durable material, and features a high-gloss finish with interlocking teeth and a metal spring hinge for secure hold. It measures 2 inches (5 cm) in length and is composed of cellulose acetate, plastic, and metal. Suitable for everyday hair styling, it provides a comfortable and reliable grip.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Color
Size
Specifications
A small shiny hair clip made from flexible cellulose acetate.
Flexible and durable cellulose acetate material, 2-inch length.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Claws & Clips
Additional Attributes
- cellulose acetate material
- flexible and durable
- shiny finish
- increased comfort
- 2-inch length (5 cm)
- small size
Product Insights
The Small Shiny Clip by Simons (9 CAD) is a 2-inch cellulose acetate hair clip that glides through hair without snagging, reduces static, and flexes without snapping, making it ideal for fine to medium hair; however, its delicate material is prone to scratches, chemical blooming from alcohol or perfumes, yellowing from UV/heat, and loosening in high humidity, requiring careful storage and maintenance to prevent warping and preserve spring tension.
Verified claims
- Material
- Cellulose acetate bends elastically, generates no static, and glides through hair without snagging.
- Care
- Protect from chemicals, moisture, and heat; clean with gentle shampoo; oil hinge to maintain tension.
- Styling
- A 2-inch clip creates four styles: sectioning, ponytail accent, half-up, and face-framing.
- Hair type
- Best for fine to medium hair; may not hold thick or curly hair.
- Hair types
- Best for fine to medium hair; on thick or curly hair use only for sectioning or accent styles.
- Static and flexibility
- Reduces static, flexes without snapping, and glides through hair without snagging.
- Humidity performance
- Acetate absorbs moisture and may loosen grip in high humidity.
- Chemical blooming
- Contact with alcohol, perfume, or hairspray causes permanent white cloudy patches on the clip.
- UV and heat protection
- UV and heat exposure permanently yellows and embrittles the acetate clip.
- Warping prevention
- Store dry; wipe after wetting to avoid warping.
- Scratch resistance
- Acetate's low hardness (Mohs 2.5–3) makes it prone to scratches from harder objects.
- Spring maintenance
- Clean hinge area and apply cuticle oil to maintain spring snap.
- Spring strain
- Do not force clip open; rotate clips for longer spring life.
- Cleaning method
- Clean with lukewarm water and gentle shampoo; avoid hot water, abrasives, and alcohol.
- Hinge maintenance
- Lubricate hinge with cuticle oil after cleaning and avoid forcing the clip open.
- Drying and storage
- Dry thoroughly after cleaning; store in a soft pouch to prevent scratches and warping.
Product record
- Title
- Small Shiny Clip
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 9 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A small glossy black plastic hair claw clip shown at a slight three-quarter angle, revealing the rounded outer face with an oval cutout, interlocking teeth, and a visible metal spring mechanism at the hinge.
- Overall shapeTriangular/organic curved profile with a rounded top and broadened base; the clip flares outward at the sides and tapers toward the teeth.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high) - FinishHigh-gloss reflective plastic surface producing bright specular highlights and clear reflections of the studio light.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high) - Oval cutoutProminent horizontal oval opening in the main face of the clip, revealing the opposite inner surface through the hole.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Interlocking teethSeries of curved teeth along the bottom edge that interlock when closed; visible undersides create a scalloped silhouette at the base.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Hinge and springExposed central hinge area with a visible coiled metal spring across the top of the clip's interior.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Decorative clear elementsSmall transparent or clear decorative elements adjacent to the hinge area that catch light and appear faceted.Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the clip; image cropped with the product centered in the lower half of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless backdrop occupying the full frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly under and slightly in front of the clip indicating overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front angle showing both exterior face and inner side of the clip, with the top hinge turned slightly toward the camera.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the clip with clear reflections; minimal visible noise.
Colors
glossy black· main body#0C0D12warm metallic gold· spring / hingeclear crystal· decorative stones / clear elements- Overall shapeTriangular/organic curved profile with a rounded top and broadened base; the clip flares outward at the sides and tapers toward the teeth.
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Customer Reviews
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