Hair clips
The 10 best barrettes and hair clips in the 2024 hair jewellery trend test.
Hair clips and barrettes are back and better than ever. What's new here and most importantly, which ones hold up well? Women today are embracing the 90s trend and changing the hair industry with dainty embellishments and oversized snaps. Hair clips come in so many styles, whether with faux pearls, words or hair pins. And the best part is that you can wear hair clips in so many ways. Whether you want to style short hair, curly hair, or just your fringes in a one-of-a-kind way.
Below you will find 10 hair clips & barrettes that every woman can wear, even if you have never worn one before. We also have simple hairpins for you. The list includes the trending hair accessories items, from elegant wedding ones to nostalgic butterfly clips, and how to use them. You'll be amazed at how easily they can lift your everyday ponytail or updo!
Best Hair Clips Top 10
In our test, we show you which hair clips are particularly recommendable in our opinion and where you should definitely buy them.
1. Wowyesh Hair clips
Our No. 1 stands out above all for its versatility. The hair clip set for just over 30 euros comes with 20 clips, ranging from square and large to very discreet yet stylish. It contains models with pearls, with a star, with various stones and glitter. This may sound a bit too much at first, but in fact all 20 barrettes and hair clips look very stylish (only the one with the star is a matter of taste). The material combination includes acrylic resin, plastic and metal and leaves a high-quality impression, which is also confirmed by the users. Thanks to the large variety of different styles, the hair clips are also ideal for combining with other jewellery, such as earrings. Some clips are included twice and can thus be worn as a pair on the right and left, others take centre stage as individual products. A very beautiful set - and also a great gift for your friends!
- Stylish set of 20 hair clips
- Everything from small and minimalist to large with a wow effect
- Great value for money
2. Vathery Hair clips
Stones and stars are not really your thing and you like it more floral in French style? Then this hair clip set is just the thing! For just under 11 euros, you get 15 beautiful barrettes made of gold, with flowers and crown patterns. The gold retro look is created by electroplating the metal alloys and looks beautiful! What you should definitely keep in mind with this set is the small size of the hair clips, which is also conveniently indicated for each individual clip on one of the product images. The small size doesn't have to be a disadvantage: You can style yourself much more discreetly and the hair clips are hardly noticeable, especially in dark hair. As with the set at number 1, some hair clips come in pairs, while the other clips are single pieces. If this bothers you, it's a good idea to buy two sets - that way you'll have at least two of each clip.
- Metal clips in gold retro look
- Quite small hair clips
- Very beautiful floral pattern
3. Hair sticks as hair slides
Even more discreet and the hair clips, but all the more elegant for it, is our third place: a set of four beautiful Hairpins made of ebony in the Japanese style. At just under 15 euros, the price is fair, especially as the brightly polished dark wooden pins could also be an exclusive decorative piece. The bobby pins themselves are curved to provide a better hold in the hair, and the ends of two of the four bobby pins are elaborately milled. Unlike the previous sets in the test, this one comes in two pairs, there are no individual models - which may be in keeping with the Japanese ying-and-yang tradition. The product name and description are not really to be taken seriously, but the buyers are consistently convinced of the quality of the bobby pins. The length is also pleasing: at 18 cm, the hairpins are practical to use and easy to see in the hair without being too conspicuous.
- 18 cm long
- Fine polished ebony
- Two hairpins pairs
4. Hairpins Hair clips
The handmade hair clips are perfect for wedding, party, evening dress or hair styling with these sparkling rhinestone hair clips, simple but beautiful, elegant and light. Accentuate your beauty with even the simplest hairstyles with the hair pins.
5. Seamless Hair clip
20 non curved hair clips in 3 colours: black, white and pink. The PP box offers you more convenience when storing hairpins. Made of plastic and stainless steel, these high-quality, wrinkle-free hair clips are strong and durable. Classic and elegant hair clips in leaf shape without wrinkles, suitable for daily use. The great thing we noticed about these barrettes for the hair is that they cannot be bent.
6. Pearls Hair clips
Do you love pearls? Then our hair clip set at number 6 might be just the thing for you! 12 clips in gold look, 8 of them with pearls, at a price of just under 12 euros. Unlike the previous sets, each of the 12 pieces is unique, there are no pairs. This also means that if you need two identical hair clips, you have to buy two sets. A particularly big plus point of the set is the workmanship: despite the low price, the pearl hair clips are not glued on, but are woven into the metal barrette by hand using a nylon thread.
This means that the risk of losing individual pearls is practically zero. It should be noted that the individual clasps are quite large and stand out accordingly. And the buyers love it! Both the quality and the overall look are met with very positive feedback and make the bead set for 12 euros a real price tip.
- Beads interwoven by nylon cord with hair clip
- Large and striking
- Very good price-performance ratio
7. Macone Pearl hair clips
These pearl hair clips have no sharp points and are a soft, comfortable accessory that minimises kinks and breakage. These pearl hair clips are suitable for girls and women and can be used for various occasions such as weddings, parties, ceremonies, birthdays, banquets and everyday use.
8. Wedding Hair Accessories Hair clips
This is a perfect gift and you will be very happy when you receive it. A very beautiful wedding hair clip. This will set off your hair elegantly and beautifully.
Suitable for bride, bridesmaid or flower girl, it is a beautiful hair ornament, very subtle but elegant. This headdress is handmade.
9. Hair clips Hair clips
Beautiful feather hair clips in the colours gold, silver and bronze. The hair pins made of metal feather leaves are very beautiful. These trendy hair clips are your perfect hair accessories for parties or also suitable for everyday use. Simple, practical design and easy to use.
10. Fesch Monkey Hair clips
The hair clips are finely crafted and give each hair a firm hold. Thanks to the special coating, they are robust and retain their shine with frequent use. Hair style! Rubberised hair clips and fine teeth - so the clips stay firmly in the hair! Great hair accessories for the whole day!
Whether for long or short hair - always a top hairstyle! Great hair clips in a set! Carefully selected! Ideal as a wedding gift such as bridal jewellery, graduation, baptism, confirmation, birthday.
What are hair clips?
Whether as an eye-catching styling accessory or as a practically invisible helper in miniature, hair clips serve first of all to hold parts of the scalp hair in place. This is done by connecting these sections of hair, often individual strands in the facial area or bundles of hair at the back of the head, to the rest of the head of hair with a hair clip and thus fixing them in place. Hair clips can be made of different materials. Hair accessories with a decorative part made of plastic, metal, but also wood or horn are popular, the clip itself is usually made of metal. Different techniques are used for clasping: larger hair clips have a clasp, other variants are fixed with a wooden stick that is pushed through. The small, inconspicuous bobby pins, which are especially popular for fixing elaborate hairstyles, are simply inserted into the hair. However, there are a few points to consider, as you will learn in the next paragraph.
How to use hairpins?
On the streets and at events, women with bobby pins - the popular little hairpins with one smooth and one wavy side - always make the same mistake: the wavy side is worn on the outside. But the pin belongs exactly the other way round, with the wavy side facing inwards. On the one hand, the wavy side adapts better to the shape of the head, and on the other hand, the hairstyle holds much better this way. Nevertheless, it can happen that the pin does not sit as snugly as you would like.
Here are two extra tricks that can help you fix your hair even better. Tip number 1: Hairspray spray onto the inside of the hair clip. As with the hair itself, the spray will also adhere to the hairpins and provide a much stronger hold. If that's still not enough, here's tip number 2: use two clips crossed over. This will make them more visible, but they will hold each other and your hairstyle will be bombproof thanks to the hair clips.
For which hairstyles are hair clips best suited?
You've found the perfect hair clips for your look and are now thinking about what hairstyles you can conjure up with them? We have some tips for you - depending on the type of hair clip. Bobby pins, for example, are particularly suitable for updos or even a strict chignon. This is an absolute classic and not only exposes the nape of your neck, which makes you look more attractive, but also provides a pleasant fresh breeze in the summer months. However, fine hairs around the edges are particularly difficult to tame. Bobby pins are ideal for getting even the smallest hairs under control.
Do you prefer loose hairstyles? Then you can also combine the chignon with a large hair clip with a clasp. Twist your hair into a chignon and secure it with the hair clip directly underneath. This looks natural and elegant. Another classic is a sideways hairstyle. To do this, part your hair in the middle, put it behind your ear on one side and fix it with a hair clip - either a discreet or an eye-catching version, depending on your taste. For a more relaxed look, pull the front strands back into a braid and secure them with a barrette at the back of the head. This half-open look exposes your face and looks natural and attractive.
Questions and answers
What hair length do I need for hair clips?
In principle, you can also use hair clips as a styling accessory for short hairstyles. However, they are more practical for medium to long hair.
Which material is best for hair clips?
There are no fixed specifications here. The clasps are mostly made of metal, models with pierced sticks are often made of wood. The upper material is secondary to the function. Just see what you like!
How important is the size of a hair clip?
Important! Small bobby pins can be placed inconspicuously in the hair, but smaller models with a clasp may not offer enough space for thick hair. In this case, you should go for larger versions.
Does it make sense to combine several hair clips?
It depends on your personal taste. There are very elegant looks where (deliberately eye-catching) hair clips are placed on top of each other, or on top and in the middle of your ponytail.