The 15 Best Hair Clips to Wear with Every Hairstyle in 2023

April 01, 2024

Best Butterfly Clips

Scünci Butterfly Bright Colors Mini Jaw Clips

Best Butterfly Clips

Scünci Butterfly Bright Colors Mini Jaw Clips

According to Polko, the throwback trend is more versatile than you think. “I personally love when you take little one-inch sections and twist the hair back and around the head, and place the clips strategically on either side of your part,” the stylist says. But that’s not all: “You can also mismatch colors, keep it in sync on either side of the head, keeping pieces poking out if you want, or you can use it more as decoration for a side braid and give it some extra life.” For yet another option, she says, “I’ve also seen people using it around the front, similarly to snap clips, but more for the fun of it as opposed to the hold.”

Best Claw Clip

Emi Jay Papillon Claw Clip

Best Claw Clip

Emi Jay Papillon Claw Clip

Combine the butterfly and claw clip trends in one with this oversized option. As for styling, “I like to keep claw clips pretty straightforward with just getting all the hair back and out of the face,” Polko recommends. “However, if you do have shorter pieces in the front, I do like to leave them out for a more textured look, or if you don’t, I like to do a baby part and keep it more slicked.”

Best Mini Hair Clips

Tasha Assorted 6-Pack Jaw Clips

Best Mini Hair Clips

Tasha Assorted 6-Pack Jaw Clips

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For a simpler take on the butterfly clip, try these tiny jaw clips, which give you all the styling versatility in a more minimalist form.

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Best Snap Clips

Scünci Neutral Snap Clips

Best Snap Clips

Scünci Neutral Snap Clips

Another option Polko loves? The classic snap clip. “They’re so versatile in that you have an array of options on how to style them,” she says. “You can use it simply just to keep the hair off your face; you can stack them or do a great slicked-back look.” Growing out bangs? “For anyone who jumped on the curtain bang trend and is in the growth phase, it couldn't be better timing to use them,” she says.

Best Designer Hair Clip

Gucci Crystal Hair Slide

Best Designer Hair Clip

Gucci Crystal Hair Slide

Add a little luxury to your hairstyle with this whimsical yet elegant Gucci hairpin, complete with the label’s signature bee.

Best Barrette

Alexandre de Paris Hair Barrette

Best Barrette

Alexandre de Paris Hair Barrette

This floral-print barrette would be equally pretty sweeping hair up on one side or securing a simple half-up hairstyle.

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Best Banana Clip

Madewell Banana Hair Clip

Best Banana Clip

Madewell Banana Hair Clip

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If you’re too young to remember this ’80s trend’s first go-round, the banana clip clasps your ponytail in a long sheet—and it’s extremely fun to use.

Best Oversized Hair Clip

Machete Jumbo Oval Clip in Stromanthe

Best Oversized Hair Clip

Machete Jumbo Oval Clip in Stromanthe

Fans of statement jewelry will love this barrette, which measures more than four inches by one and a half inches, and features an eye-catching pattern.

Best Statement Hair Clip

Mocha Mane KINKS-ier than Your Average

Best Statement Hair Clip

Mocha Mane KINKS-ier than Your Average

The verbiage can refer to hair texture or, well, other things—wearer’s choice.

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Best Evening Hair Clip

LELET NY Jess Pearl & Crystal French Barrette

Best Evening Hair Clip

LELET NY Jess Pearl & Crystal French Barrette

We don't know about you, but we like to have casual hair clips and not-so-casual hair clips on hand. This pearl-and-crystal barrette can easily be categorized under the latter.

Best Hair Pins

The Hair Edit Marble Bobby Pins Set

Best Hair Pins

The Hair Edit Marble Bobby Pins Set

For a minimalist look, wear one of these hairpins on either side of your face. Or stack all four on one side for an asymmetrical vibe.

Best Beaded Hair Clip

Susan Alexandra Cloud Barrette

Best Beaded Hair Clip

Susan Alexandra Cloud Barrette

Not just for rainy days: This hand-beaded hair accessory from Susan Alexandra can—and should—be worn in any weather pattern.

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Best Creaseless Hair Clips

Kitsch Eco-friendly Creaseless Clip Set

Best Creaseless Hair Clips

Kitsch Eco-friendly Creaseless Clip Set

Sure, this style clip is generally used to keep hair in place for styling. But the tortoiseshell is so cute, we wouldn’t blame you for wearing one or all of these out in public.

Most Versatile Hair Clip

Simone Rocha Faux-Pearl Embellished Hair Clip

Most Versatile Hair Clip

Simone Rocha Faux-Pearl Embellished Hair Clip

The rare hair accessory that would be just as beautiful with a wedding gown as it would be with jeans.

Best Clip-on Bow

Hill House Home The Belle Bow

Best Clip-on Bow

Hill House Home The Belle Bow

Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.

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