If you walk across a college campus, step into a coffee shop or scroll through TikTok, you’ll see claw clips everywhere. These eye-catching designs include plastic tortoiseshells, fruit-shaped styles and bold printed rectangles.
Hair clips have recently become the accessory. Beyond being practical and convenient, they portray an effortless look and embody a sense of comfort and confidence.
Just like any trend that comes and goes, hair clips have made their comeback, but this time, as a personal statement. What used to be an item that stayed on the shelf in many beauty stores became an item that sells out quickly.
The hairclip comeback isn’t just following trends. It reflects people redefining what it means to look “put together.”
Wearing a hairclip can give off an “I woke up like this” look, signaling how effortless, accessible looks define style today. The popular “clean girl” and “model off-duty” aesthetics attempt to look put together without trying too hard. Claw clips accomplish that instantly.
Whether it’s to the office, a Pilates class or a snazzy dinner, pulling your hair back with a cute accessory immediately makes you look like you have your life together.
Yes, a clip is meant for your hair, but the best part about this hairclip comeback is that it can also serve as an accessory. You might clip it to the bottom of your sweater, attach it to the waistband of your jeans or hang it off your tote bag. It’s the perfect “it girl” accessory: both functional and fashionable.
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The options feel endless. Soft colors. Rhinestones. Bold patterns. Shapes like hearts and wine glasses. There’s a clip for every outfit, occasion and outing.
Are you headed to a sports game but don’t own anything in the team’s colors? Throw on a basic white T-shirt and jeans, and throw on a clip with a pop of that color. Bam — you’re game ready.
Running late to class after the gym? Twist your hair up into a clip, and no one will know you just ran five miles.
The clip’s magic lies in its versatility and accessibility.
Some clips you can find at stores like CVS and Target are as affordable as $5. Others, like the popular Emi Jay brand of “Big Effing Clips” fame, are becoming a luxury item in the clip industry. A $36 hair clip may seem insane, but as someone with my own hair clip collection, the quality makes up for the price.
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In 2025, being stylish does not mean spending hours on your hair. For some, it just means reaching for the clip that makes you feel confident and real.
Clip wearers truly make them their own. People adorn cheap clips with rhinestones and sparkles. Etsy sellers also create personalized clips. Forget custom sweatshirts for your club or team — get hair clips with your team’s name instead.
Every clip you see is a tiny glimpse into someone’s personality. Whether it’s big and sparkly or small with pastel hearts, each clip says something about the person wearing it.
It shows that self-expression and feeling confident in an outfit can be effortless and affordable.
In a world where fashion focuses on exclusivity, the clips stand out for their inclusivity. The variety of styles and prices proves the trend is here to stay.
