A barrette (American English), also known as a hair clasp (British English), or a hair clip, is a clasp for holding hair in place.

They are often made from metal, a clasp is used to secure the barrette in place, the clasp opens when the two metal pieces at either side are pressed together.

Barrettes are worn in several different ways partly according to their size, with small ones often used at the front and large ones in the back to hold more hair.

They are used to keep hair out of the eyes, or to secure a bun, French twist, or ponytail.

Short metal "clip" barrettes are sometimes used to pull back front pieces of hair. Barrettes are also sometimes used purely for decorative purposes

Choosing your stone

AMETHYST: Facilitates meditation; helps communication with one's guides and angels; helps to understand the root cause of one’s imbalance or disease; helps reveal self-destructive patterns of the ego; used to heal addictive behaviour patterns; helps with clarity of mind 

AMETHYST

Amethyst is known as “The traveller’s stone” and provides protection when away from home. It is a good all-purpose stone. Amethyst is one of the first stones you should get because it has so many uses. Colours: Lilac, mauve, violet and purple.

Physical: Relieves headaches, bruises, swelling and fatigue. Promotes good skin and bones. Clears up skin conditions and acne.

Mental: Supports good dreams. Improves concentration and clarity of thought. Brings honesty. Enhances creative thinking. Overcomes insomnia. Quells restless thoughts.

Emotional: Relieves overwhelming grief and sadness. Helps alleviate deep feelings and brings calm. Amethyst can sooth emotional situations so they can be viewed clearly.

Spiritual: Good for spiritual wakefulness, meditation and centring. Clears the channels for messages. Helps develop spiritual awareness. Amethyst resonates with the crown chakra and the third eye chakra.

Astrology: Amethyst is the birthstone for Aquarius and is also associated with the planet Neptune.

Numerology: Vibrates with the number three.