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1. A large square claw clip whose colorful stripes, '90s nostalgia, and sturdy gripping power make for an unbeatable combination.
Chunks is an Asian woman–owned small business based in Seattle that makes recycled acetate hair clips and sunglasses in a ton of delightful colors and prints!
"My coworker Melanie Aman wrote a review of some clips from Chunks and I instantly knew I needed to have one (the brand's excellent name did also contribute to this decision, I can't lie). I'm growing my hair out from a bob and have finally been able to return to putting it up in a claw, the only '90s trend I'm really putting my weight behind. My sad, weak, boring go-to claw I got from a drugstore recently snapped in half when I smushed all of my hair into it — traumatic! But this large claw from Chunks is SO strong, I have no fear of breaking it. It's the perfect size for my shoulder-length medium-thick hair, but I know I'll be able to keep wearing it as my hair grows. I also simply want everything I put on my body to be in a loud print, so this fits the bill!" —Rachel Dunkel
Get it from Chunks for $16.50 (available in two designs).
2. A set of metal claw clips with a minimalist wire look that will actually hold all your hair for once.
Promising review: "I cannot say enough about these clips. They are a nice sturdy metal and seriously hold my long, thin hair up and back without issue. I’ve really struggled to find a hair clip that doesn’t leave strands of hair falling out of it within a half hour but these hold for hours, even when I’m laying down! I love them. LOVE." —piagg
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99.
3. A pack of sectioning clips for the amateur hairstylist who's always trying out a new bang look — these babies have a rubber grip that'll make sure no strands get in the way while you work.
Promising review: "These clips are fantastic!!! I’m in beauty school and these are definitely the best sectioning clips I’ve used so far. They really lock onto the hair like no other! I also love that they sent extra rubber pieces in case they snap or wear down. Highly highly HIGHLY recommend." —Julie Rosado
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.99.
4. A blinged-out, personalized name hair clip so you can wear your appellation (or whatever else you want) loud and proud.
Queens Reign is a Black woman–owned Etsy shop based in the UK that sells hair clips and jewelry.
Promising review: "Had a customized clip made in the name 'Carter' for my baby shower. The clip was high quality and durable. Quick shipping! The clip was very beautiful and impressive. Was exactly what I wanted and I received so many compliments on it. Highly recommend purchasing!" —Erica Racquel
Get it from Queens Reign on Etsy for $4.37+ (choose from left or right side and up to nine letters).
5. A Big Effin Claw Clip (literally) that was made to be the most Instagram-worthy part of your outfit.
6. A minimalist claw clip that'll have you planning out what color clip you'll wear to go with your outfit (because there's 23 to choose from).
Alex K Boutique is an Etsy shop that sells cute face masks, hair accessories, jewelry, and more.
Promising review: "Loveeee it! I have such thick hair, it’s shoulder length and I can still never get claw clips to hold in my hair without snapping, until this one! Works wonders and it's so cute on." —holly olivia
Get it from Alex K Boutique on Etsy for $5.99+ (available in 23 colors and a milky, glossy, or matte finish).
7. A ribbon hair clip exuding elegance and sophistication, that'll also cinch all your strands in place.
Gleeful Land is an Etsy shop that sells cute cases, tech accessories, and office accessories.
Promising review: "Bought both silver and gold and I must say they are great. I have very thick, long, curly hair and it holds terrific without pulling, very comfortable in fact. Would recommend. It's a far cry to what's being sold at any local store. The quality is outstanding." —Sandra
Get it from Gleeful Land on Etsy for $9.98+ (available in gold or silver and in two sizes).
8. A pack of colorful tiny hair clips so you can hop on the trend and transport your style back to the early 2000s (and for under $3)!
Promising review: "These were smaller than I expected, which is actually what I like about them. They hold my six-year-old’s straight, long, fine hair perfectly and stay in place much better than clips! No slipping! They are also super cute because they are tiny. Even though they are tiny they seem durable. Great purchase especially for the price!" —FitDaddy
Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $2.77.
9. A Pattern beauty hair clip for curly or textured hair reviewers say actually manages to holds their curly hair, unlike many others!
Pattern Beauty is a haircare small business founded by actress Tracee Ellis Ross to celebrate and empower people with curly, coily, and tight hair textures. Check out all their products here!
Promising review: "So my hair is thick and down to my knees, and this clip can ACTUALLY hold it all in place without having to readjust or even think about the fact I have a clip in. Whattttttt! Amazing! I can't even count how many other basic clips I've purchased and snapped in half trying to get them to clip in better to actually hold my hair in place. Don't have to worry about hair ties damaging my hair either, which was happening often as I didn't have anything to tie it back with that worked. I will say at first glance, this clip doesn't necessarily look like I can hold that much but, yes, yes it can, don't even underestimate it haha. And the clip is extremely lightweight too, which is perfect because no one wants to add even more weight to their hair! Bravo PATTERN!" —Lindsay F.
Get it from Pattern for $10.
10. A circle hair clip so dainty and cute you'll barely notice it's there — except when you feel the cool breeze on your face from your hair being clipped out of the way.
11. A set of geometric hair clips that comes with four adorable designs, so you can be both fashion-forward and functional.
Promising review: "These barrettes are wonderful! They hold hair tightly because of the metal teeth that help to keep the barrette secure, even in my very soft and silky hair. They also are big enough to hold a lot of hair. I've gotten a lot of compliments with these. Love the different designs and that each one comes in silver and gold! Great quality and really pretty!" —PattyCakes
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $6.99.
12. A set of salon-quality Drybar hair clips for those days when your blowout just can't afford to be creased or tugged at. These use an alligator jaw design so you can deftly clip, hold, or section as you need.
Promising review: "These are the best clips I've ever used for putting up my hair (I don't use them for blow drying). The great thing about them is that they securely hold a lot of hair, as well as small sections (e.g., bangs, when washing the face). In addition, these clips never snag or pull your hair — whether you're putting them in or taking them out. They're ideal for keeping hair off the neck when doing chores around the house and in hot weather." —Bronto
Get a pack of four from Nordstrom for $16.
13. A super-aesthetic teddy jumbo hair clip if you want something that holds up your hair and that's also fuzzier and softer than a corgi's butt.
Pretty At Sam is an Asian woman–owned Etsy shop based in California that sells Korean-style hair accessories and jewelry. Check out these fuzzy pom-pom hair clips, or these gorgeous cherry and pearl ones!
Promising review: "I absolutely adored the feel of these fuzzy hair clips, and they were also aesthetically pleasing to the eye. In addition, they were made well too. Out of the three ordered, there was not one that I liked over the other. All of them were winners in my book. 🥰" —Skyelark
Get it from Pretty At Sam on Etsy for $10.50 (available in seven colors).
14. A Puffcuff designed to clamp thick, textured hair and create an effortless puff without pulling or damage.
Puffcuff was founded by Ceata E. Lash in 2013 after she realized most hair accessories were made for people with straight hair. They also have mini and micro clips available!
Promising review: "I love my Puffcuff and I use it practically every day. I don’t know why I hadn’t heard of it sooner because it is a lifesaver and it provides no tension or pulling on my hair, which is so important. I get an effortless puff without any stress!" —A. Belaire
Get it from Puffcuff for $17.99 (available in 2.5-, 3-, and 5-inch sizes).
15. A pack of adorable hair clips for babies small enough to look proportionate on your offspring's head and actually latch onto their tiny wispy hairs.
Promising review: "EXACTLY what I was looking for. My little girl (almost 2) doesn’t have a lot of hair and what she does have is super fine. I tried so many different clips and bows but nothing would hold. These clips are amazing. They stay put and keep her bangs out of her eyes. Another benefit is how many colors you get in the pack!! I can match practically every outfit. I highly recommend these!" —DTSmith
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $8.99.
16. A trendy pearl hair clip providing a pop of sophistication for your daily routine (aka, using these to royally clip your bangs to the side as you wash your face).
Promising review: "I have thick hair and have purchased many 'failed' hair accessories over time...headbands that slip off, clips that slide downward, hair ties that stretch out too quickly, snap, or don't hold my hair in place. So when these pearl clips began trending, I was smitten, though I was initially hesitant that they would work. I am happy to report the large snap clip feature is sturdy enough to keep these pretty babies in place! These instantly boost my mood... it's like jewelry for my hair." —penname1234
Get a set of two from Amazon for $5.99 (available in gold or silver).
17. An extra-hold thick hair clip made for you if other hair clips have proved too brittle to create the poof or ponytail of your dreams.
Promising review: "I love this thing!! I’ve had it for weeks now and mine hasn’t broken. I have thick type 4a/b hair. It’s easy to use and makes getting a puff so very easy!" —Tasia Woods
Get it from Amazon for $4.97.
18. A pack of classic bobby pins you'll inevitably use up and find strewn everywhere around your house — but that's OK, because these come in a 50-pack, and, bonus: they also come in different colors to match your hair color!
19. An amethyst loc clip you can twist right into your dreads for a beautiful pop of copper and purple that will definitely jazz up your look.
Jazz Inspires is a Black woman–owned Etsy shop making loc jewelry and accessories.
Promising review: "This set is so beautifully and carefully made! The packaging is absolutely gorgeous, down to the pink metallic bubble mailer. I also received a couple other sets, but this one exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be back for gifts with others as well as myself." —Jazzi Hanley
Get it from Jazz Inspires on Etsy for $25+ (available in 12 loc sizes and three wire colors).
20. A jumbo clip comb if you need something heavy-duty. The double comb action here is made to make any bun you create more impenetrable than the Pentagon.
Promising review: "I have to say— these are the BEST hair clips I have ever used! I have extremely thick hair and these clips HOLD! They are absolutely wonderful!!! I LOVE THEM!!! I have never found anything like this in the stores that do such a great job! I can even wear these to bed and they don't hurt! WONDERFUL PRODUCT! AWESOME!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!" —Katherine
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $9.99.
21. A Scunci octopus clip you'll reach for day after day, just because of its sheer no-frills functionality.
Promising review: "I can’t rave about this clip enough!!! I’m in the military and found out I was deploying...I knew my hair would have to be in a bun every single day but didn’t want to cause too much breakage so I ordered these clips. I wore that clip for 176 DAYS STRAIGHT. Every single day while in a combat zone. My job isn’t 'down and dirty' but I am active during it, and this clip held up through it all, till almost the end. It broke just a few days before I was set to go home. Maybe even a few days longer before I got out there. Yes the paint chipped off, yes some of the rubber strips on the inside came off, but it didn’t give up after almost SIX STRAIGHT MONTHS of use. 12/10 would recommend." —Sydney
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.29.
22. An heirloom claw clip made with durable Italian acetate and hand-screwed to evoke maximum European summertime vibes.
Machete is a small jewelry business based in Atlanta dedicated to making eco-conscious acetate jewelry.
Promising review: "This hair clip is gorgeous. I love the shades of green and I love wearing it with my matching square hoops. It so well-made and will last forever. There is no comparison with the cheaper ones you find everywhere. I now have seven of them and a bunch of the smaller ones, too." —Rosemarie M.
Get it from Machete for $35.
23. A set of printed acrylic hair clips that are the definition of whimsy, with their multicolored design and small shape.
Promising review: "I CANNOT stop talking about how amazing these clips are for the price!!! The fact that the design has dimension, gradient, the perfect not-overdone amount of shimmer, without any of it being cheaply painted on...for THIS PRICE?! After searching the web for at least two hours, the only clips I saw that had this kind of depth in design were priced at $40–80 PER CLIP (large clip). I love that they are pretty and have a bit of shimmer without being kiddy, cutesy, and over the top, and at the same time not as plain as a solid color." —Wanderer
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $9.99.
24. A bestselling big hair clip with almost 9,000 five-star ratings on Amazon from people who came from the viral trend, and stayed for the sheer functionality of these clips.
Promising review: "I didn't even think they made these clips anymore! I haven't been able to find them in stores and didn't even think about looking online, then I just happened across these and I am SOOOO HAPPY!! I can twist my hair up and snap one of these babies on in seconds and BAM! Instant relief from the heat and it keeps my hair out of my face. All without giving me a tension headache like most clips and ponytail holders do. There are four of these in the pack and the colors are beautiful. The spring is strong and snaps tight, so it holds your hair without sliding out easily. Definitely recommend and will be buying more!!" —melanie hawkins
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $13.99.
25. A gold clip designed for anyone with kinky hair to celebrate their hair texture and look bomb as hell doing so.
For My Kinks is a Black woman–owned small business founded by YouTuber Alexia Frith, better known as Kandidkinks on YouTube.
Get it from For My Kinks for $9.
26. A set of extra-large snap clips for days when you just need, well, a big-ass clip to get your hair out of your face. Plus, just imagine how satisfying it would be to clip your hair back with one of these — they're 3.5 inches long.
Check some more lazy hair accessories that'll get you ready in a ~snap~.
Promising review: "I have fine hair that is also smooth, so smaller barrettes and headbands slip off easily. Other heavier hair clips gave me headaches from the pressure. And my hair is too short it tie all back in a ponytail and long enough that it would get in my face, cause pimples, and get in the way when washing my face. These barrettes are a dream come true for me. Easy to put on, keep the hair off, don't slip off, and don't cause headaches." —Stella
Get them from Kitsch for $6.
27. A pack of hair rings for dreadlocks, braids, or any other textured hairstyle you can adorn with jewelry like you're royalty and your hair is your crown.
Promising review: "These are perfect accessories for the hair. Easy to put on. They just slightly open to attach onto the braid and just squeeze to stay in place. Great price and super cute." —Htown Girl
Get a pack of 200 from Amazon for $5.99.
28. A pack of butterfly clips radiating ethereal '90s magic; these little clips will spice up your hairstyle, whether you use a whole bunch or just one.
Promising review: "These hair clips looks exactly like the picture shown! They are so cute and perfect. I love that they are plastic, so they are easy to put in your hair. These clips would be considered mini hair clips but they are big enough that people from a distance can see the clips in your hair!! I highly recommend this product!" —mia
Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $5.99.
29. A sun loc clip with the power to brighten up your mood, as well as anyone else's who sees your magnificent hair.
Marcelle's Designs is a Black woman–owned Etsy shop based in Atlanta selling loc jewelry.
Promising review: "Got a personal note with my item, which made it so special. LOVED the color and care of packaging. Such a beautiful piece of jewelry. WILL be purchasing more designs." —Vanessa
Get it from Marcelle's Designs on Etsy for $15 (available in three widths).
30. A Kristen Ess setting clip for the days when you need to look fresh-out-of-the-salon chic. Even better, these paddle-shaped clips won't crease your hair, so you can leave them in for long as you want.
31. A heart-shaped alligator clip so cute and colorful, you'll find yourself finding excuses to clip your bangs out of your face just so you can use it.
Promising review: "These little guys are sooo cute and I’m in love. Perfect for summer and I’ll probably wear them year round honestly. I’m so happy." —Suzzzzzzzz
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $4.99 (originally $12; available in four colors).
Sometimes it's just better to have your hair out of your face.
