10 Easy Claw Clip Hairstyles We’re Loving Right Now
Whether you have short, long hair, thick or thin hair, you'll find a look that suits you.
In fashion and beauty, we often find ourselves saying that everything that was once outdated is cool again. No era has seen that more than the '90s. With the return of bucket hats, bike shorts and slip dresses, our favorite trends from the '90s are back and better than ever. And one is even making our lives a bit easier like it did way back when: the claw clip. All over TikTok you'll find dozens and dozens of ways to style the inexpensive hair accessory for any occasion.
The resurgence of claw clip can be attributed to the pandemic, which gave people time to slow down and embrace effortless beauty, says celebrity hairstylist and curl expert, Sophie Rose Gutterman. She touts the trend as the perfect way to create “a cute style with minimal effort.” An added bonus is that the claw clip affords so much versatility and reduces tension on hair when it comes to styling.
Whether you’re rocking braids, twists, your natural curls or have fine hair, you’ve come to the right place to find the prettiest and easiest claw clip hairstyle ideas. Trust us, you’ll be shocked to see just how quickly one or two clips can take an otherwise bad hair day to something fun and elevate.
Updo With Two Claw Clips Hairstyle
This look has a bit of Victorian inspiration, but is modernized thanks to the two baby pink claw clips. Just part your hair down the middle and use the clips to hold it up. Or, find the updo you want, and strategically place the clips on each side of your part.
Spiky Bun Claw Clip Hairstyle
In true reverence to the 90s, this spiky bun and ornate metallic claw clip combo oozes effortless cool. To recreate this look, you'll need to gather your hair at the nape of your neck, twist it into a tight donut, and secure it with your clip, allowing the ends of your hair to stick out. Pro-tip: This works best with short hair.
Messy French Twist Claw Clip Hairstyle
For people with long, thick hair, it can be difficult to secure it all with a single hair tie. That's where this claw clip style comes in. Similar to a French twist, this style requires twisting your tresses before putting on your clip. But, instead of securing the entire section with the clip, allow the ends to hang slightly out of the top, for a messier look.
Low Bun Claw Clip Hairstyle
For those days when you just need your hair out of your face, this is a winner. Just twist your hair into an effortless low bun and attach a large claw clip to the side to hold it in place.
Headband and Claw Clip Hairstyle
Why go with one hair accessory when you can have two? Your hair can be held up by a medium clip while your flyaways will stay in place with the headband.
Modified French Twist Claw Clip Hairstyle
You've probably seen this super-popular style all over your social feeds. And though it looks intricate, it just takes a few steps to pull it off. Take your hair back, like you’re going to put it in a ponytail, and twist. Then, pull it up, and fold half over, and secure with a clip. "If someone has really long hair, twist twice to achieve the look," says Gutterman.
Half Back Claw Clip Hairstyle
With this style, you only need a small or medium clip to pull a section of your hair back, allowing the bottom portion to remain down. You can also pull some tendrils to the front, or allow bangs to fall into your face.
High Ponytail Claw Clip Hairstyle
Sometimes, a single hair tie can't give you the proper height for a voluminous ponytail, especially if you have thicker hair. So after you've put your hair in a high pony, make sure it stays in place by locking it in with a clip.
Part With Two Claw Clips Hairstyle
All you need is two mini clips of any color (maybe to match your outfit!). Attach them to a small section of your hair to add dimension to an everyday style.
Easy Updo Claw Clip Hairstyle
Gather your hair at the crown of your head and secure with a clip right on top. This will be your new go-to weekend look, we promise.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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