Recent Examples on the WebThis room, specifically [Massey points to the room featuring the large sculptures of barrettes and hair ties].—Rachael Thomas, Essence, 6 May 2024 For this Paris Fashion Week show, Behr is presenting a fiercely festive, colorful array of jewels plus tiaras, headbands, barrettes and other adornments for the hair.—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Kate’s signature pieces, including eye-catching hair claws and barrettes, are meticulously crafted from resilient resin and cellulose acetate, ensuring both durability and style.—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024 Instead of the half-up portion of the hair being pulled through like a small ponytail or secured with a barrette, it's held in place at the base of the headpiece with a braid — very much like a low crown braid only across the back of her head.—Marci Robin, Allure, 26 Dec. 2023 Halle Bailey offered a take on the year's fun French, her nails tipped in subtle metallics, opted for an onyx polish job, good oral hygiene (again, maintenance!), cat-eye liner, and an outsized barrette.—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023 Headbands, bobby pins, and barrettes are your friends.—Kristi Pahr, Parents, 6 Dec. 2023 According to a description online, the jacket contains a rich wool and mohair blend with a slim fit, satin peaked lapels, and a barrette closure.—Justin Ray, Robb Report, 12 July 2023 Her blond hair was glossy and straight, her bangs held back with a barrette.—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2023
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