Claw clip hairstyles are having a major comeback. And honestly, we are all here for it. They are easy, elegant, and incredibly versatile. Whether you have long hair, short hair, curly hair, or straight hair, there is a claw clip style for you. Plus, they protect your hair from the damage of elastic bands.
I know the appeal of this trend. Maybe you want a style that takes seconds but looks like you tried. Or you have fine hair that struggles to hold a ponytail. Perhaps you have thick, heavy hair that needs a secure but gentle hold. Or you just love the aesthetic of a beautiful clip in your hair.
I have been there, and I am here to help.
The beauty of claw clip hairstyles is their simplicity. You can create a polished look in under a minute. No heat, no elaborate braiding, no bobby pins falling out. Just twist, clip, and go. Plus, claw clips come in so many styles. Tortoiseshell, pearl, metallic, colorful, oversized, mini. You can match the clip to your outfit or mood.
This guide breaks down 20 stunning claw clip hairstyles. You will find half-up looks, French twists, messy buns, high ponytails, and low chignons. I will share exactly how to secure each style. Plus you will get pro tips on adding volume, preventing slipping, and choosing the right clip for your hair type.
Let us embrace the claw clip.
Half-Up Claw Clip Hairstyles for Effortless Style
Half-up styles are perfect for keeping hair off your face while still showing off your length. These claw clip hairstyles are romantic, casual, and incredibly easy.
1. Sleek Half-Up Style with Crystal Bow and Tassel Chains
Description: This elegant half-up style features sleek, smoothed back hair secured with a crystal bow claw clip. Tassel chains hang from the clip for extra detail. You will need a smoothing serum, a tail comb, and the decorative clip. The vibe is elegant, glamorous, and very red carpet ready.
Why It Works: The sleek top keeps hair off your face. The crystal bow and tassel chains make the clip the star of the show. This style works on straight or blow dried hair of medium to long length. It is perfect for weddings, date nights, or any time you want a glamorous look.
Pro Tip: Use a smoothing serum to eliminate flyaways before clipping. The tassel chains should hang freely, not get tucked under. Use a tail comb to create a clean part if desired. This style looks expensive but takes seconds.
2. Effortless Half-Up Look with Matte Rectangular Claw Clip
Description: This casual half-up style uses a matte rectangular claw clip to gather the top section of your hair. The rest falls freely. You will need a matte claw clip and your fingers. The vibe is effortless, cool, and very everyday wearable.
Why It Works: The matte finish is modern and understated. The rectangular shape holds more hair than round clips. This style works on all hair textures and lengths. It is perfect for running errands, working from home, or any time you want an effortless look.
Pro Tip: Do not overthink this style. Simply gather the top section of your hair, twist once, and clip. The messier, the better. The matte finish looks great with casual outfits. Use texturizing spray for grip if your hair is slippery.
3. Half-Up Floral Clip Style with Textured Blonde Waves
Description: This romantic half-up style features textured blonde waves with a floral claw clip. The waves are loose and beachy. You will need a curling wand, texturizing spray, and a floral clip. The vibe is romantic, bohemian, and very feminine.
Why It Works: The textured waves add volume and movement. The floral clip adds a soft, romantic touch. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for weddings, garden parties, or any time you want a romantic look.
Pro Tip: Create the waves with a curling wand, curling away from your face. Apply texturizing spray and scrunch. Gather the top section loosely and secure with the floral clip. Leave a few face framing pieces out for a softer look.
4. Twisted Half-Up Bun with Delicate Pearl-Inlaid Claw Clip
Description: This elegant style features a twisted half-up bun secured with a delicate pearl inlaid claw clip. The twist is simple but refined. You will need a pearl clip, bobby pins, and a tail comb. The vibe is elegant, refined, and very sophisticated.
Why It Works: The twisted bun adds volume and detail. The pearl inlaid clip adds a touch of luxury. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for weddings, bridal showers, or any time you want an elegant look.
Pro Tip: Twist the top section of your hair into a small bun and secure with the pearl clip. Use bobby pins if the clip needs extra hold. The pearls should be visible, so do not tuck them under. This style is very elegant.
5. Half-Up Half-Down Waves with Oversized Tortoise Claw Clip
Description: This classic style features half-up half-down waves secured with an oversized tortoise claw clip. The waves are soft and romantic. You will need a curling wand, texturizing spray, and a tortoise clip. The vibe is classic, romantic, and very timeless.
Why It Works: The oversized clip makes a statement. The tortoise pattern is classic and goes with everything. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for date nights, dinners, or any time you want a classic look.
Pro Tip: Use a large curling wand to create soft waves. Apply texturizing spray for volume. Gather the top section and secure with the oversized tortoise clip. The clip should be visible, so place it where it can be seen.
Bun & Twist Claw Clip Hairstyles for Polished Looks
These styles gather all your hair into a bun or twist. They are perfect for keeping hair completely off your neck. Great for work, hot days, or formal events.
6. Messy High Bun with Neutral Rectangular Claw Clip and Face-Framing Strands
Description: This effortless style features a messy high bun secured with a neutral rectangular claw clip. Face framing strands are left out. You will need a neutral clip, bobby pins, and texturizing spray. The vibe is effortless, cool, and very everyday.
Why It Works: The messy high bun keeps all hair off your neck. The face framing strands soften the look. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for hot days, the gym, or any time you want a casual updo.
Pro Tip: Gather all hair into a high ponytail, twist into a bun, and secure with the clip. Pull out a few face framing strands. Use texturizing spray for grip if your hair is slippery. The messier, the better.
7. Full French Twist Secured with Tortoiseshell Rectangular Claw Clip
Description: This elegant style features a full French twist secured with a tortoiseshell rectangular claw clip. The twist is sleek and polished. You will need a tortoise clip, bobby pins, and smoothing serum. The vibe is elegant, polished, and very sophisticated.
Why It Works: The French twist is a classic updo. The tortoiseshell clip adds a timeless touch. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for weddings, galas, or any time you want an elegant, polished look.
Pro Tip: To create a French twist, gather your hair to one side, twist upward, and tuck the ends under. Secure with the tortoise clip. Use bobby pins if needed. Use smoothing serum to eliminate flyaways.
8. Polished Low Twist with Classic Brown Curved Claw Clip
Description: This polished style features a low twist secured with a classic brown curved claw clip. The twist sits at the nape of your neck. You will need a brown curved clip and smoothing serum. The vibe is polished, professional, and very versatile.
Why It Works: The low twist is elegant and professional. The curved clip fits the shape of your head. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for the office, interviews, or any time you want a polished look.
Pro Tip: Gather all hair at your nape, twist upward, and fold the ends under. Secure with the curved claw clip. The curved shape will hug your head comfortably. Use smoothing serum to eliminate flyaways.
9. Refined Vertical French Twist with Slim Leopard Print Claw Clip
Description: This bold style features a refined vertical French twist secured with a slim leopard print claw clip. The twist is sleek and tall. You will need a leopard print clip, bobby pins, and smoothing serum. The vibe is bold, trendy, and very fashion forward.
Why It Works: The vertical French twist is dramatic and eye catching. The leopard print clip adds a trendy touch. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for parties, nights out, or any time you want a bold look.
Pro Tip: Create the French twist vertically rather than to the side. The slim leopard print clip should run along the length of the twist. Use bobby pins for extra security. This style is very trendy.
10. Effortless Low Bun with Tortoise Shell Clip and Gold Hoop Earrings
Description: This classic style features an effortless low bun secured with a tortoise shell clip. Gold hoop earrings complete the look. You will need a tortoise clip, bobby pins, and texturizing spray. The vibe is classic, effortless, and very chic.
Why It Works: The low bun is elegant and easy. The tortoise shell clip is timeless. The gold hoop earrings add a touch of glamour. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for dinner dates, work, or any time you want a chic look.
Pro Tip: Gather all hair at your nape, twist into a loose bun, and secure with the tortoise clip. Pair with gold hoop earrings for a coordinated look. Use texturizing spray for grip if your hair is slippery.
11. Relaxed Chignon Secured with a Chain-Link Patterned Claw Clip
Description: This romantic style features a relaxed chignon secured with a chain link patterned claw clip. The chignon is loose and soft. You will need a chain link clip, bobby pins, and texturizing spray. The vibe is romantic, soft, and very feminine.
Why It Works: The relaxed chignon is soft and romantic. The chain link pattern adds an edgy touch. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for weddings, date nights, or any time you want a romantic look.
Pro Tip: Create a low ponytail, twist it loosely, and fold it into a chignon. Secure with the chain link clip. Pull out a few face framing pieces. Use texturizing spray for a soft, lived in finish.
12. High Messy Bun with Matte Mauve Claw Clip and Textured Strands
Description: This trendy style features a high messy bun secured with a matte mauve claw clip. Textured strands are left out. You will need a mauve clip, texturizing spray, and bobby pins. The vibe is trendy, playful, and very fun.
Why It Works: The high messy bun is playful and youthful. The matte mauve color is trendy and soft. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for parties, concerts, or any time you want a fun look.
Pro Tip: Gather all hair into a high ponytail at your crown. Twist into a messy bun and secure with the mauve clip. Pull out textured strands around your face. Use texturizing spray for volume and grip.
Ponytail & Voluminous Claw Clip Hairstyles for Drama
These styles use claw clips to create high ponytails and voluminous looks. They are perfect for when you want height and drama.
13. Voluminous High Ponytail Secured with Large Pastel Claw Clip
Description: This playful style features a voluminous high ponytail secured with a large pastel claw clip. The ponytail is big and bouncy. You will need a pastel clip, a tail comb, and volumizing powder. The vibe is playful, youthful, and very fun.
Why It Works: The high ponytail is playful and keeps hair off your neck. The pastel color adds a soft, fun touch. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for summer days, festivals, or any time you want a fun look.
Pro Tip: Apply volumizing powder to your roots before gathering into a ponytail. This creates major volume. Secure the ponytail with the large pastel clip. The clip should be visible from the front.
14. High Voluminous Ponytail Secured with Dark Tortoiseshell Clip
Description: This dramatic style features a high voluminous ponytail secured with a dark tortoiseshell clip. The ponytail is sleek at the roots and voluminous at the ends. You will need a dark tortoise clip, a boar bristle brush, and smoothing serum. The vibe is dramatic, sleek, and very glamorous.
Why It Works: The high ponytail is sleek and dramatic. The dark tortoiseshell clip adds a classic touch. This style works on straight or blow dried hair of medium to long length. It is perfect for formal events, parties, or any time you want a glamorous look.
Pro Tip: Use a boar bristle brush to smooth your hair into a high ponytail. Apply smoothing serum to eliminate flyaways. Secure with the dark tortoiseshell clip. The clip should be placed at the base of the ponytail.
15. Voluminous Updo with Extra-Large Black Multi-Prong Claw Clip
Description: This bold style features a voluminous updo secured with an extra large black multi-prong claw clip. The updo is big and dramatic. You will need a large black clip, bobby pins, and volumizing powder. The vibe is bold, dramatic, and very high fashion.
Why It Works: The extra large clip can hold a lot of hair. The multi-prong design provides superior hold. This style works on thick, heavy hair that is hard to manage. It is perfect for women with thick hair who struggle to find clips that hold.
Pro Tip: Apply volumizing powder to your roots for extra lift. Gather all hair into a high twist and secure with the extra large clip. The multi-prong design will hold even thick hair securely. This style is very bold.
16. Sleek Low Bun Adorned with Oversized Pink Lily Floral Accents
Description: This romantic style features a sleek low bun adorned with an oversized pink lily floral clip. The bun is smooth and polished. You will need a pink lily clip, bobby pins, and smoothing serum. The vibe is romantic, dramatic, and very feminine.
Why It Works: The sleek low bun is elegant and polished. The oversized pink lily makes a dramatic statement. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for weddings, bridal showers, or any time you want a romantic, dramatic look.
Pro Tip: Create a sleek low bun at your nape. Secure with bobby pins. Place the oversized pink lily clip on top of the bun. The flower should be the focal point, so keep the bun simple.
17. Half-Up Top Knot with Mini Checkered Claw Clip on Long Wavy Hair
Description: This trendy style features a half-up top knot secured with a mini checkered claw clip on long wavy hair. The knot is small and playful. You will need a checkered clip, a curling wand, and texturizing spray. The vibe is trendy, playful, and very Y2K.
Why It Works: The mini checkered clip is very trendy right now. The half-up top knot is playful and youthful. This style works on medium to long wavy hair. It is perfect for concerts, parties, or any time you want a trendy Y2K look.
Pro Tip: Create waves with a curling wand. Gather the top section into a small top knot and secure with the mini checkered clip. The checkered pattern adds a nostalgic, Y2K vibe. This style is very trendy.
Twist & French Roll Claw Clip Hairstyles for Elegant Events
These styles are more formal and polished. They are perfect for weddings, galas, or any time you want an elegant updo.
18. Polished French Twist with Sculptural Gold Metallic Hair Accessory
Description: This glamorous style features a polished French twist secured with a sculptural gold metallic claw clip. The twist is sleek and elegant. You will need a gold clip, bobby pins, and smoothing serum. The vibe is glamorous, sculptural, and very red carpet ready.
Why It Works: The French twist is a classic elegant updo. The sculptural gold clip adds a modern, artistic touch. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for weddings, galas, or any time you want a glamorous look.
Pro Tip: Create a sleek French twist to one side. Secure with the sculptural gold clip. The clip should be visible, so place it where it can be seen. Use smoothing serum to eliminate flyaways.
19. Elegant Vertical Roll Secured with a Cream Butterfly-Style Clip
Description: This romantic style features an elegant vertical roll secured with a cream butterfly style claw clip. The roll is tall and polished. You will need a butterfly clip, bobby pins, and smoothing serum. The vibe is romantic, elegant, and very feminine.
Why It Works: The vertical roll is unique and eye catching. The cream butterfly clip adds a soft, romantic touch. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for weddings, bridal showers, or any time you want a romantic look.
Pro Tip: Create a vertical roll by twisting your hair upward from your nape to your crown. Secure with the butterfly clip. The butterfly should be placed at the top of the roll. This style is very romantic.
20. Tousled French Twist with Visible Ends and Minimalist Beige Claw Clip
Description: This modern style features a tousled French twist with the ends left visible. A minimalist beige claw clip secures the twist. You will need a beige clip, bobby pins, and texturizing spray. The vibe is modern, effortless, and very chic.
Why It Works: The visible ends add a modern, undone touch. The minimalist beige clip is understated and chic. This style works on medium to long hair of any texture. It is perfect for dinner dates, work, or any time you want a modern, chic look.
Pro Tip: Do not tuck the ends of the French twist under. Leave them visible and messy. Secure with the minimalist beige clip. Use texturizing spray for a lived in finish. This style is very modern.
Conclusion
Claw clip hairstyles are proof that looking good does not have to be complicated. With just one clip and a few seconds, you can create a polished, elegant, or playful look. Whether you have fine hair that needs volume, thick hair that needs control, or curly hair that needs a gentle hold, there is a claw clip and a style for you.
I hope these 20 claw clip hairstyles have inspired you to embrace this easy, elegant trend. The best advice I can give is to invest in a few good quality clips in different sizes and styles. A large clip for thick hair, a small clip for half-up styles, and a decorative clip for special occasions. You will reach for them constantly.
Now I want to hear from you. Which of these 20 claw clip hairstyles will you try first? Do you have a question about how a certain style would work with your hair length or texture? Drop a comment below. I read every single one and I am happy to help you master the art of the claw clip.
