15 Easy, Adorable Hairstyles You Can Do With a Hair Clip
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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Getty ImagesWhen in doubt, the LBC (little black clip) is a fail-safe solution for a daytime updo.
Everyone—I mean everyone—needs this drugstore duo of black and tortoiseshell clips that work for almost every occasion.

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Getty ImagesOr go for a fun pop of color like Bella Hadid, who wore a coral hair clip with an otherwise neutral outfit.
Machete’s swirly acetate clips have gained a cult following, and it’s easy to see why.

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

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Getty ImagesTop off a simple braid with a logo hair clip for a little extra zhuzh.
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).
Using simple gold barrettes is just as chic and way easier on your bank account.
For those of us who didn’t save our original butterfly clips, this set of 10 is a click away.
Not into butterflies? Try whimsical star clips instead.
This multicolor clip would be so pretty for a half-up hairstyle, too.
I’m willing to bet this pretty gold clip is unlike anything else in your collection.
The freshwater pearls have an organic, easy quality.

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Getty ImagesJanelle Monae makes the case for pearl-topped bobby pins, which would be gorgeous for weddings or other evening events.
Wear the matching pearls, mix and match sizes, or pin them all into an updo—the options are endless.

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Getty ImagesAdding two small tortoiseshell barrettes on otherwise undone hair? Asymmetrical perfection.
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