Claw clip hairstyles range from a one-minute ponytail to a slicked-back updo that needs a brush, a bit of product and a few passes to smooth every bump.
Hair volume sets the clip size. Fine to medium hair holds well in a small or medium clip, but thick hair needs a jumbo that can take the weight without popping open by lunch.
1. Clipped-Up Bun
A bun held by a claw clip is the fastest way I know to look put together.
Twist the hair into a high bun, then clamp the clip across the base so its teeth grip both the bun and the hair underneath.
A translucent clip in a bold shade like red or orange reads as an accessory, not just a fastener.
For a clipped-up bun, size matters most: the clip’s jaws need to span the whole twist so nothing slips out the sides.
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2. Half-up, Half-down
Keeping hair off your face without pulling it all up is what this style does best. Take the top section of hair, give it one twist, then set the clip at your crown and let the rest hang loose below.
Wavy hair suits it well, and a neutral clip like beige blends in with blonde. I’d pick a medium clip, since a tiny one slips under the weight of the hair.
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3. Loose Waves with Mini Clip
Small clips add a playful note, and they work best when the waves do the heavy lifting. Pin back one small section near the crown or side and leave everything else down.
A mini clip won’t hold much hair, so I use it for decoration and a bit of face-framing, not for real hold. Keep it simple with a white shirt or any plain top.
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4. Ponytail with Claw Clip
Gather your hair at the back of the head, smooth it with your hands, and fold the ponytail through the clip so the ends fall out the top. That’s the whole method.
A white clip stands out nicely against brown hair and keeps the look casual. I like this one for errands, since it takes about a minute and handles a bathroom-mirror rush well.
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— Elle
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5. Classic French Twist
Roll the hair upward into a vertical twist along the back of your head, then tuck the ends in and clamp the clip across the top. It looks polished with very little work.
A gold clip gives it a dressier edge, which is why I’d save it for dinners or events. Use a large clip so it grips the whole roll, and loosen a few strands for softness.
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6. Slicked-Back Updo
Smooth the hair back from the forehead with a brush and a bit of product, then twist it up and clip it flat against the head. Everything stays neat and tight.
A tortoiseshell clip is a good choice because it looks like jewelry and pairs well with dressy outfits. Brush it more than once before clipping, since stray bumps are what spoil this look.
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7. Butterfly Clip Updo
A gold butterfly clip turns a plain updo into the one piece of jewelry in the outfit.
Twist the dark hair up, hold it at the back, and set the clip across the twist so the wings sit flat and visible.
Because the clip is ornate, I’d keep everything else quiet, like a black tee and no other hair accessories.
Dark hair gives gold a strong contrast. Choose a clip wide enough to grip the whole twist, since a decorative one that slips defeats its purpose.
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8. Casual Twisted Updo
Twisting brown hair upward and pinning it with a small grey clip is about as low-effort as an updo gets.
Gather the hair, twist it in one direction until it coils on itself, fold it up, and clamp the clip across the twist.
Grey is a good minimalist pick because it blends with brown instead of competing with it.
A small clip works best on hair that’s fine or medium in volume. With thick hair, I’d go one size up so the twist stays put.
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Benefits of Claw Clips
A claw clip grips hair without squeezing it the way an elastic does.
Less tension means less pulling at the same spot every day, which is why clips tend to cause less breakage and fewer split ends than a tight ponytail holder.
Frizz is the other win. Hair that isn’t being tugged and twisted around a band stays smoother, so it looks healthier between washes.
If you’ve been wrestling with a ponytail and brush to get everything neat, a clip is the gentler option. The hold stays secure, and your strands aren’t doing the work.
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Choosing the Right Clip Size
Match the clip to 2 things: how much hair you’re gathering and the shape you want. A bigger head of hair needs a bigger clip, and that’s true no matter the style.
If your hair is thick, I’d skip the guesswork and go for a jumbo clip. It carries the weight for you, so you aren’t fighting to keep it closed.
Short hair works too, as long as the clip is small enough to actually bite into what you’ve got. A clip that’s too big for the hair has nothing to hold on to.
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Styling Tips
For a sleek finish, run a flat iron over your hair before you clip it. Smooth hair sits cleaner in the teeth and looks more polished.
A smoothing serum or thermal protectant helps keep flyaways down, and it’s worth putting on before any heat. Finish with hairspray to hold the shape.
A soft chignon starts with a low ponytail at the nape of your neck, which you then fold up under itself before clipping. Clip it with a generously sized clip, and let a few ends fall loose at the bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are claw clips still in style?
Yes, they are.
Claw clips have come back and now come in nearly every color, design and size, not just the old black, tortoiseshell and clear. That range is why one works for almost any hair type and outfit.
How do you make hair look good in a claw clip?
Start with smooth hair. Before you clip, I’d press the hair with a flat iron on low heat, using a thermal protectant or smoothing serum first, and then run a brush through it a couple of times.
A light mist of hairspray over the finished shape keeps it from slipping by afternoon.
Are claw clips damaging to your hair?
They’re gentler than most elastics.
Because a claw clip holds hair in a wide grip instead of cinching it, the pull doesn’t land on one spot day after day. That usually means less breakage, fewer split ends and less frizz than a tight ponytail holder.
What size claw clip should I use?
Thick or long hair needs a bigger clip, fine or short hair does better with a smaller one, and I’d pick based on the style you’re after too.
Thick hair does best with a jumbo clip that carries the weight for you. Short hair needs a small clip that can actually bite into it, and a mini clip is only good for decoration or face-framing.
