Hair claw clips have been around for many years, but they fell out of fashion when scrunchies became popular in the 1990s. Now that scrunchies are out of style, however, hair claw clips are making a comeback and quickly gaining popularity among fashion-conscious women in the U.S., Canada, England, Ireland, and Australia. (In case you’re wondering, yes! We’re talking about the hair claw clips that everyone wore back in the 1980s!) Here are our top picks for hair claw clips…

When our manes inevitably grew while we were unable to take trips to salons, many of us, including fashion market editor Madeleine Fass, turned to claw clips to sweep hair however, according to Julianne Goldmark, cofounder of the popular hair accessory brand Emi Jay, what started as a trendy comeback to hair accessories has since turned into an everyday necessity. when we were working from home during quarantine, I felt we loved the effortlessness of the hair clip. Now that we’re all more or less in a state of normal, it’s become increasingly necessary for me to select different patterns and prints to express my mood and fit my personal style.

Goldmark says the accessory offers simplicity while serving as a means of self-expression. Moreover, they do not tug or snag your hair, offering a healthy, heatless way to style your hair. I that’s why they are so popular: You can make a sleek updo, a half-up-half-down, a messy bun, or even use them to hold braids.” Furthermore, hair clips work for all hair types.

