let's talk about hair clips

[newflowers]

I am in the process of buying stuff for when I am finally done with these braids. At Sally's, I found colored duck bill clips coated in plastic. They only had to packs of four so I snapped them up. I did not buy the other clips for doing roller sets because they were metal and I know those can slice the hair. And I purchased no barrettes or hair bands or pony tail holders.

I want to make certain that when I buy these, I am getting the ones that will be best for my hair - which will be relaxed.

What type of hair accessories - clips, holders, bands, barrettes, ribbons - are best? What are you using that works best for relaxed hair? What about the really pretty jeweled ones for fancy occasions - can those be used safely?

Thoughts, suggestions, opinions, advise?

 

[Isis]

I've always used the long, metal duckbill clips from Sallys for the rollersetting. I've never had any problems with them damaging my hair in any way.

I also love the Good Hair Days pins for updos or whenever I want to pin up some of my hair. They are super hair friendly and hold better than bobby pins.

 

[KEWLKAT103]

I use ouchless headbands and pony tail holders. I'm not sure who makes them. Maybe goody, but they work realy well. I wear those almost everyday and don't get any snags or breakage.

 

[Lavendar]

I glad you brought this up...I need something cute for Spring/Summer. I just found some great barettes at Eckerds by Scunci. They have great designs are a bit larger for longer hair. All of the metal edges that touch the hair are coated in plastic. They had several styles. I love these!