How to use a banana hair clip?

A banana clip is a stylish head accessory. The peak of its popularity occurred in the 80s of the last century. Now it is returning to trends again, so it is very important to understand its design and methods of use.

What kind of hairpin is a banana?

An elongated double-sided comb, which, after fastening, fits quite tightly to the arch of the head. Mode of application: the hair is passed between the right and left flaps of the decoration, after which the sides are brought together and compressed with a latch. The fixing element is simple; it consists of “ears” that overlap each other. There is a seal on their top, which prevents the doors from moving apart.

Important! The name itself is tied to the form. The accessory imitates the anatomical curve of the head. This makes it look like a moon or a banana.

When unbuttoned, the “banana” cannot boast a large number of cloves. They are staggered on the inside of the right and left sides.When fastened, the teeth of the hairpin enter the free space, and the once sparse comb becomes frequent and capable of holding a lush head of hair.

A hairpin will help decorate a girl with thin hair, you just need to choose the right accessory. You should pay attention to the size of the product, the location and length of the teeth, their flexibility, as well as the material. The ideal solution: a small, neat “banana” with frequent but short cloves.

There are no strict recommendations regarding materials. Accessories made of metal and wood hold hair equally well. Dense plastic is in no way inferior to them, but flexible and soft plastic will not be able to cope with either sparse or “thick” hairstyles. In both cases, the hair will fall apart.

How to fasten it correctly?

Sequencing:

• open the decoration and place it next to you;
• Comb your hair thoroughly, lay it in the front and determine where to attach the “banana” (don't take it too high);
• hold the collected hair with one hand;
• tilt your head forward slightly;
• With the open decoration, grab the collected hair (the hairpin should go from bottom to top);
• bring the doors together and close them;
• distribute the ends nicely.

Don't expect perfect results the first time you use it. Hairpin requires skill. After practice, you can bring your hair to perfect condition.

What banana models are there?

Characteristics by which banana clips are distinguished:

1. Size. According to this criterion, large, medium and small accessories are distinguished. Massive options are intended exclusively for thick and long hair. With a thinner hairstyle, strands may fall out, and the hairpin itself will not hold well.Medium ones are considered universal; they can be used by women with different hairstyles. If necessary, the volume of hair is increased by backcombing or reduced by ironing. A small “banana” is suitable for girls and women with short hairstyles and thin hair.
2. Material. A hairpin can consist entirely of the same material - wood, plastic, metal - or combine them. The combination of several options may be caused by the manufacturer’s desire to improve the consumer qualities of the comb or his desire to save money. Regardless of the context of the decision, the teeth should be checked for flexibility (this quality should not be clearly expressed), and the butt should be checked for the quality of fastening with the teeth. When choosing a plastic “banana”, make sure that the upper clips (“ears”) are made of a thicker layer of material than the “butt”.
3. Shape “butt”. It can be flat and adjacent to the head or stand up. In the latter case, the doors are narrow but high. In the first one they go wide.
4. Decoration type. The cheapest hairpins do not have any decoration, they are simply made of colored plastic. They do not look as interesting as engraved accessories, inlaid with stones and rhinestones, upholstered in fabric. The last type is called kanzashi. The accessories for it are ribbons, lace, beads, beads.

Important! Kanzashi with floral motifs are common. Each petal of such a bud is skillfully made of fabric. The hairpin turns out to be voluminous and very beautiful.

What hairstyle can you do with this hairpin?

There is a hairstyle that has the same name as a hairpin - banana. To create it, you will need to pin up the jewelry in the usual way, and after fixing it, make waves on the flowing curls. It is not necessary to fix the hair strictly in the middle of the head. You can do your hair on the side.

Long and voluminous hair is worth trying to braid in a three-strand braid.

Looks good french braid. Work begins as close to the front hairline as possible. The job is not completed; the tip is left unused. A “banana” is put on the braid. You need to act so that the hanging end of the curls lies on top of the hairpin, and does not end up under it. Using a hairpin, slightly pull the braid up and close the flaps of the accessory.

Since the banana clip now holds the middle part of the braid and prevents it from falling apart, you are free to choose what to do with the unbraided ends of your curls. They can be left loose or secured with an elastic band. Experienced girls sometimes thread the end inside the braid - into the small free space between the braided hair and the head. With this approach, the “banana” will fix not only the middle part of the hairstyle, but also its end.

This accessory can also be used to make shell hairstyle. To create it, you will need to prepare: wash your hair, apply mousse, and dry your hair with a hairdryer. This sequence of steps is necessary to create root volume. Without it, the “shell” will fit tightly and will not look so impressive. The following manipulations boil down to forming a low ponytail and wrapping the hair around the start of the ponytail. The resulting structure is fixed with a “banana” and varnish.