Hair Clips and Barrettes: Claw, Crystal and Bow Styles
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Hair Clips and Barrettes: Claw, Crystal and Bow Styles

Twist, clip, walk out the door

Hair clips and barrettes look put together when they hold: tortoise claws grip a thick twist without slipping, and crystal or bow clips dress it up. I go through small clips, claw clips and statement pieces from Vieve, Cult Gaia and Sophie Buhai.

Small clips that change the whole look

Hair clips and barrettes are the quickest way to make a ponytail or half-up look feel finished. A good barrette does the work of an accessory without asking for an outfit to match it. These are the hair clips I would start with, from simple slides to bows and crystals. I went deeper on a related idea in The Banana Clip and the Claw Clips That Took Its Place.

Claw clips that actually hold

A claw clip is the easiest way up with thick or long hair, and the better ones grip without pulling. Tortoiseshell and cream go with everything, while a painted or floral one becomes the point of the look.

Crystal, bow and statement clips

These are the clips you notice from across the room. Wear one at the side of a low bun or on a half-up knot and skip the earrings.

How I would wear them

I keep one metal barrette in a bag for days when my hair has given up, and a claw clip by the door for everything else. Pick the finish that matches your jewelry and you will reach for it daily.