20 Hair Clip Trends and Pretty Styling Ideas to Try

Looking for hair clip trends with a little something extra? Think tiny pastel flowers, shiny gold-colored barrettes and a big black bow.

These looks give you plenty to choose from, whether you want to wear your hair down or gather it into a twist.

You can keep things simple or go all out with matching accessories. I especially love the flower clips tucked into braids.

There are ideas for bobs, long waves and curls here, plus a styling clip moment worth a closer look.

Hair Clip Ideas Worth Saving

tortoiseshell clip and tucked twist

We’re starting off with this pretty tucked-up twist. The brown-and-amber claw clip peeks out at the top while the hair folds neatly up the back.

If you want to follow this look, keep the clip high on your twist rather than down at the nape.

a row of black pins

Who says your pins have to disappear into your hair? This bob has a whole row of long black pins fanning out above the ear.

I love how the ends stay visible against the smooth side section.

oversized black bow

I am obsessed with this bow. It’s so pretty with the twisted side sections and long curls, especially those ribbon tails running down the middle.

Try a large black bow accessory at the back of a half-up style if you want a similar look. Let the tails hang loose rather than tucking them away.

tiny pastel flowers

How cute are these little flowers? Pink and blue clips sit at different heights beside the face, with a slim braid tucked among the loose hair.

You don’t have to pick just one color. Try alternating a couple of pastel shades to get this playful mix.

sparkling floral side piece

If you are looking for something a little dressier, this one is for you. The sparkling floral hairpiece curves down one side, with little leaves extending toward the ear.

I love it with these big waves and drop earrings. For your own occasion look, keep the decoration on one side to follow this arrangement.

pale blue snap clips

These pale blue clips may just be one of my favorite pairs here. The two teardrop shapes sit above the ear beside those little curled sections at the hairline. That small touch of blue is so cute.

green flower and half-up curls

Go a little bigger with this green flower clip. I am in love with the blue-green swirls across the petals and the loop of hair peeking out above it.

Try a flower claw with a half-up style if you want to leave most of your curls down. A loose front piece would be a pretty finishing touch.

gold-colored barrette

Don’t want to add flowers or bows? No problem!

This wide gold-colored barrette brings a little shine to the gathered hair without adding a big motif. I love the textured surface against the copper-colored waves.

star clips and spiky buns

The star fans are going to love this! Light-colored outlined stars sit on both sides of the part, with bigger and smaller shapes paired together.

The spiky buns make this look extra playful. Try a pair of star clips on each side if you want the same all-out effect.

small patterned barrette

If you’re looking for a little detail rather than a big accessory, go with a narrow patterned barrette like this one. It sits across the back where the side sections meet, leaving the long waves loose below.

flowers down a braid

How adorable is this braid? Little white and lavender flowers run down the center while two slimmer side braids meet at the back.

I especially love how the flowers switch sides along the larger braid. Try that placement instead of putting every clip in a straight line.

spotted flat claw

This is another pretty way to wear a claw clip. The wide cream-and-brown spotted shape sits over a looped updo, with loose ends curving out above it.

The patterned glasses are such a cute detail beside it. You could pair a spotted clip with similar frames if you like a little matching moment.

double black snap clips

Don’t want to go overboard with the accessories? No problem!

Try two black snap clips just above your ear with the rest of your hair down. The long loose waves keep this look simple.

little butterfly pairs

I love these little butterfly clips with the half-up side sections. Their pale yellow-green color looks so pretty against the highlighted waves.

Instead of joining both sections in the middle, try clipping them separately at the back. That leaves room to show off both butterflies.

cream flower with a pink center

This flower clip may just be my favorite one so far. I love the cream petals fading into that muted pink center.

It sits beside a small loop of hair above the loose waves.

Choose a pale flower like this if you want the oversized shape without a bright color.

loose claw clip updo

Not every updo needs to be perfectly tucked in, right? This brown claw clip sits vertically among loose blonde loops and curved ends.

I love how much hair is left spilling around the clip.

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a clip above curtain bangs

Here’s a slightly different clip moment. A pale styling clip sits across the front section above the curtain bangs while the long curled lengths stay down.

This image shows a styling step rather than a finished decorative look. Save it for the bang shape inspiration, not as a promise that one clip will create those curls.

pastel clip and little bow

How sweet is this little pastel accessory? A pale green clip with a pink bow detail sits near the temple among the curls.

The green cardigan and pink top repeat those colors.

Try matching your clip to one color in your outfit if you want a similar little connection.

black bows and bubble pigtails

If you love bows but don’t want one oversized piece, this is such a cute alternative. Small black bows sit at the tops of two bubble pigtails, with dark bands separating the rounded sections.

The long bow tails are worth keeping if you try this look. They hang beside the first few bubbles without covering the whole hairstyle.

two gold-colored clips

Last but definitely not least, we have these gorgeous gold-colored clips. The rounded shapes sit one above the other along the back, with gathered sections between them and long curls below.

I love the doubled-up detail. Try two matching barrettes at different heights rather than placing them side by side.