Vintage Showa Retro Hair Clips Set of 4 The image shows various hair accessories. These are mainly barrettes and hair clips, used to hold hair in place or as accents for updos. Examples of arrangements: Half-up: Gather a portion of the hair at the back and secure it with a barrette. Tuck-behind-the-ear style: Sweep the side hair back and secure it with a barrette to create a clean look around the face. Updo: When twisting and gathering the hair, use a barrette to secure it at the bottom.