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In addition to headbands, barrettes, and clips, Bigelow’s comprehensive beauty selection includes fine fragrances, skin care, makeup, and bath and body products across mass and luxury brands.
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
Emerson accessorized with a lilac barrette, Nike sneakers, and sparkly rings and bracelets.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
From understated, everyday clips to bold, eye-catching bows, the right barrette can effortlessly elevate your style.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026
Rather than a kitschy feather headpiece, consider a dramatic headband or oversized bow barrette.
—Emma Anderson, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
Emerson accessorized with a lilac barrette, Nike sneakers, and sparkly rings and bracelets.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
From understated, everyday clips to bold, eye-catching bows, the right barrette can effortlessly elevate your style.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026
Rather than a kitschy feather headpiece, consider a dramatic headband or oversized bow barrette.
—Emma Anderson, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Barrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrette. Accessed 20 Mar. 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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