Hair
Dec 30, 2021

15 Easy, Adorable Hairstyles You Can Do With a Hair Clip

by Lindy Segal

Hair clips have been on the rise for a while now, but the trend has recently reached a fever pitch. Thanks to celebs like Bella Hadid and Megan Thee Stallion wearing hair accessories, I’m now wishing I held on to my Y2K-era butterfly clips and claw clips from Limited Too. (Gone, but never forgotten.) The good news is that tons of brands you love are re-creating the magic with utilitarian and super-stylish hair clips of all styles that work for all hair types and lengths.

Another trend worth checking out? The designer hair clip. It may be an investment, but hair accessories from Gucci, Prada, and more of the biggest labels continue to sell out, so it’s one you’ll likely be thrilled you made years down the road. Keep scrolling for 15 hairstyles featuring claw clips, butterfly clips, banana clips, and more. And shop the accessories that will help you re-create the looks.

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When in doubt, the LBC (little black clip) is a fail-safe solution for a daytime updo.

Scunci No Slip Jaw Clips ($7)

Everyone—I mean everyone—needs this drugstore duo of black and tortoiseshell clips that work for almost every occasion.

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Or go for a fun pop of color like Bella Hadid, who wore a coral hair clip with an otherwise neutral outfit.

Machete Grande Heirloom Claw Hair Clip ($42)

Machete’s swirly acetate clips have gained a cult following, and it’s easy to see why.

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A metallic jaw clip is a little more unexpected than black or tortoiseshell, but it’s just as easy to throw in your hair for a last-minute night out.

Kitsch Gold Open Shape Claw Clip ($8)

A pretty hair update for under $10? Sold.

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A tortoiseshell claw clip is perfectly retro and goes with every hair color.

France Luxe Couture Jaw Clip ($44)

It’s not a real French twist unless it’s made with a jaw clip from France. Everyone knows that.

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Adding one or two of these on-trend Prada logo pins instantly elevates even the simplest style.

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Top off a simple braid with a logo hair clip for a little extra zhuzh.

Gucci Crystal Single Hair Clip ($420)

Worth the investment. (Just think of the cost per wear!)

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Spice up a low pony with a few clips (extra credit if they’re Dior).

ASOS Hair Clips ($9)

Using simple gold barrettes is just as chic and way easier on your bank account.

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@theestallion

Butterfly clips are officially Hot Girl–approved. Just ask Megan Thee Stallion, who wore the trend with her sleek pigtail style.

Wild Fable Butterfly Claw Clip Set ($5)

For those of us who didn’t save our original butterfly clips, this set of 10 is a click away.

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Addison Rae may have been a baby when the butterfly-clip trend came around the first time, but you’d never know with this expert-level placement.

Free People Watercolor Mini Star Claw ($6)

Not into butterflies? Try whimsical star clips instead.

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Dua Lipa basically has a PhD in early-aughts trends, and butterfly clips are no exception. If you’re going for larger butterflies, stick to one or two like Lipa did here.