A
barrette (
American English), also known as a
hair clip,
hair-slide or
clasp (
British English), is a
clasp for holding
hair in place. They are often made from
metal and/or
plastic and sometimes feature decorative fabric. In one type of barrette, a clasp is used to secure the barrette in place; the clasp opens when the two metal pieces at either side are pressed together.