Hair clip device (10) comprising: —a front element (12) extending between a first and a second extremity (12a, 12b); —two lateral elements (13, 14) provided with a first free end (13a, 14a) configured to rest on a user's auricle; —articulation means (15) fixed to the front element (12) and to the lateral elements (13, 14) and configured to allow a rotation of the lateral elements (13, 14) with respect to the front element (12), between an open position and a closed position; —locking means (B) configured to retain the lateral elements (13, 14) in the open position with respect to the front element (12) and comprising optionally (a) first and second retaining elements (16, 17) or (b) a cantilever element (160). The front element (12) is devoid of lenses and/or of a nosepiece and is provided with at least one ornamental element (11a, 11b, 11c).

A decorative hair accessory has a hinged, substantially cylindrical attachment base assembly and at least one interchangeable decorative component. the base assembly includes a curved, elongated first clasp element and a curved, elongated second clasp element forming a hinge along a first longitudinal edge on the first clasp element and a second longitudinal edge on the second clasp element. The first clasp element has a first latching element along a third longitudinal edge and the second clasp element has a second latching element along a fourth longitudinal edge. The first latching element and the second latching element mate. At least one of the first clasp element and the second clasp element have a way to attach on an exterior surface. The decorative component has a second way to attach. The first and the second way to attach couple together. The decorative component has indicia opposite the second way to attach.

A item having a clasp apparatus to releasably set at least one interchangeable ornamental object, with variations and alternatives of the embodiments. Jewelry items and other items is configured with a clasp apparatus that allows the user to quickly and easily interchange ornamental objects such as faceted gemstones, cabochons, metal objects etc. Other uses of the embodiments comprise a relaxation or therapy aid; use as a toy; an educational tool; and an amusement apparatus.

A customizable hair clip assembly for connecting to a wearer's hair and providing a selective decorative aspect, including a hair clip able to releaseably attach to a wearer's hair having an indentation at a first end, a first decorative portion, and a magnetic portion secured to the first decorative portion. The indentation is configured to have substantially the same shape and size as the magnetic portion such that the magnetic portion can be substantially fully inserted into the indentation in a mounted configuration.

A headband comprising an adornment support portion comprising a plurality of slots and at least one adornment or adornment fastener strap configured to be received in at least one of the adornment support portion slots. An elastic nape section may connect to opposite ends of the adornment support portion at connection seams to dispose the headband in a closed loop configuration. The adornment fastener strap may have fastener components disposed on opposite surfaces of opposite ends of the strap operable to secure the fastener strap in a loop configuration.

An ornament clamp apparatus attachable/removable to/from a lace including an ornament body and a clamping assembly for cooperating therewith for attaching the ornament body to the lace; the clamping assembly including a male connector and a female connector, the male connector having curved arms extending downwards from the ornament body, and the female connector possessing a U-shape structure which fits onto the male connector.

A bead (10) comprising first and second members (12, 14) pivotally secured adjacent first sides (16) thereof such that the first and second members (12, 14) are pivotable between a closed position and an open position. First and second openings (28) are defined between the first and second side members (12, 14) when in the closed position. A first resilient pad (33) is provided on the first side surface of the first member (12) and a second resilient pad (35) on the first side surface of the second member (14). The first and second resilient pads (33. 35) include complementary ridges (42) on adjacent inner surfaces (40) such that when the first and second members (12, 14) are in the closed position, the ridges (42) engage to deflect the hair (11) passing through the bead (10) from the first opening (28) to the second opening (28).

Jewelry items with various embodiments configured to releasably set one or more beads. The jewelry items are configured in such a way that allows users to change one or more beads quickly and easily within the jewelry items. The embodiments and alternatives may also be used as a therapeutic aid, for relaxation and other uses. The various embodiments comprise movable parts including one or more springs to supply the spring force to change the beads quickly and easily.

A headband comprising an adornment support portion comprising a plurality of slots and at least one adornment or adornment fastener strap configured to be received in at least one of the adornment support portion slots. An elastic nape section may connect to opposite ends of the adornment support portion at connection seams to dispose the headband in a closed loop configuration. The adornment fastener strap may have fastener components disposed on opposite surfaces of opposite ends of the strap operable to secure the fastener strap in a loop configuration.

A hair securing device includes a semi-rigid membrane that conforms to a portion of the user's head. A plurality of tines extend orthogonally from the semi-rigid membrane, away from the user's head. The tines are spaced with sufficient density to securely hold portions of the user's hair when inserted within the field of tines. A securing loop may be disposed on a surface to anchor the hair securing device. Either the surface including the field of tines or an opposite surface may include a decorative or hygienic membrane. Such membrane may include ornamental designs and be disposable and replaceable. Each tine may be topped with an ornamental cap.