Boieo Severed Hand Hair Clip, Stitched Plastic Hand, 1 Piece

What is the severed hand hair clip?

It's a Halloween hair clip shaped like a single hand: a skin-tone molded plastic hand marked with black stitches, mounted on a silver-tone metal barrette that sits on a black round pad. One clip comes in the pack. It turns a plain hairstyle into a horror-movie detail without face paint or a full costume.

How big is the hand clip?

The clip measures about 3.5 x 4.2 x 3.2 in (roughly 8.9 x 10.7 x 8.1 cm) overall. That's large for a hair accessory, so it reads clearly in photos and from across a room. If you'd like something much smaller, a pair of mini black glitter devil horn clips gives a subtler gothic touch.

How to wear a hand hair clip so it stays put

1. Pick a spot with enough hair for the barrette to grip: the side of a bun, the base of a ponytail, the top of a braid or just above the ear.
2. Gather a small section of hair, open the barrette and slide it in close to the scalp.
3. Close the barrette, then angle the hand so the fingers point the way you want them in photos.
4. Because the hand stands out from the head, cross a bobby pin under the pad for extra hold in fine or slippery hair.

Braids, buns and half-up styles give the barrette the most to hold. Very short hair may not leave enough length for it to close securely.

Halloween hair accessories for gothic looks

The stitched hand suits dark, gothic outfits: a black dress or blazer, lace, dark lipstick and braided hair. It also works on its own as a Halloween hair accessory for spirit days, office parties or walking the kids around the neighborhood. For a creepy party theme, set the scene with a bloodshot eyeball foil balloon and stretchy fake spider web on the walls.

Is it a hand prop or a hair clip?

It's built as a hair clip: the metal barrette is attached to the black pad under the hand. If you're after a loose fake hand to carry or prop on a table, look for a stand-alone prop instead. Browse more ideas in our costume accessories collection.

Kids, care and storage

We don't list an age range for this clip. It has a metal barrette, so supervise young children while they wear it and take it out before naps or rough play. To clean it, wipe the plastic hand with a slightly damp cloth and dry it right away. Store it in a small box so the fingers aren't crushed under heavier costume pieces.