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From understated, everyday clips to bold, eye-catching bows, the right barrette can effortlessly elevate your style.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026
Emma Roberts accessorizes her chin-length cut by pulling back a section of hair with a barrette.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Rather than a kitschy feather headpiece, consider a dramatic headband or oversized bow barrette.
—Emma Anderson, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
Held together by a wide black barrette, Gomez’s hair had a shiny quality to it with the ends flipped up for a fun, playful accentuation of the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Barrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrette. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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barrette
noun
bar·rette
bä-ˈret 
bə-
: a clip or bar for holding a girl's or woman's hair in place
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