Claw Clip Hairstyles and the Best Clips to Wear Them With

British Vogue's 2025 gallery recalls Gwyneth Paltrow with Brad Pitt in 1996, wearing a claw clip with feathery bangs. The caption calls the pairing about as '90s It-girl as it gets, and I like that the clip is part of the whole mood rather than an afterthought.

Fall clothes work well with claw clip hairstyles because they pull hair up without making a wool coat, a knit, or a leather jacket feel too formal. A low bun reads composed, a half-up twist keeps some movement around the face, and a ponytail can look a little less gym-bound when the clip is doing the gathering.

My practical test is to twist your hair into the style you plan to wear, then let the clip hold it while you move your head and pull on a coat. If you keep reaching to adjust it, try a different placement before blaming the clip.

Sophie Buhai's Fan Shell acetate claw clip gives a low bun a simple starting point, while Emi Jay's Super Bloom Clip and Kov Essentials' Muse Clip offer coconut and oak as their color cues. I would use one of these when the rest of an outfit already has a wool coat or a textured knit in the conversation. There is no need to overcomplicate claw clip hairstyles. Gather the hair low, twist once, and let the clip be the one deliberate detail. If you are wearing a leather jacket, keep the hair soft around the face rather than pulling every strand back. It keeps the whole thing from feeling too severe, and there is no need to match the clip to every other accessory.

Emi Jay's Popstar Clip Set in amour rouge, Lele Sadoughi's Daisy Claw Clip in coral iris, and Kov Essentials' Sculpt Clip in pearl make this grid feel more playful without requiring an elaborate hairstyle. Try a half-up twist with a knit, leaving a few pieces loose around the face. A bit of color can make claw clip hairstyles feel fresh when the fall outfit is mostly wool, denim, or leather. I would choose the clip that feels like a small contrast, not a color-matching assignment. With a coat collar in the picture, keep the twist high enough that hair is not caught under the collar when you move. The point is a hairstyle you can forget about for the rest of the day.

Casa Clara's Alex Clip in blue ceramic, SKIMS' Skims Clip in currant, and Lele Sadoughi's Lily Claw Clip in turquoise offer three distinct color directions. For a ponytail, gather hair first and use the clip to secure the twist, rather than trying to make the hairstyle look overly arranged. That relaxed finish has a nice counterpoint to a leather jacket or a serious fall coat. I find claw clip hairstyles especially useful on the days when a knit is doing all the visual work and hair can stay uncomplicated. I would keep the rest of the accessories quiet with the brighter colors here. One accent is enough to make the hair feel intentional without asking the outfit to coordinate around it.

Lele Sadoughi's Peony Flower Claw Clip in burgundy gives the name a floral note, while Casa Clara's Kaia Hair Claw Clip in deep brown shell and LELET NY's Frankie Stone Claw Clip in turquoise move in different directions. A low bun makes sense when you want the clip to be the detail people notice, especially against a plain knit or a wool coat. I like how claw clip hairstyles can feel relaxed without becoming an afterthought. Keep the twist simple and let the clip do its own thing. What I would skip is adding several competing details around the face. With a leather jacket, a little looseness at the nape keeps the style from looking too polished for the rest of the outfit.

Emi Jay's Big Effing Clip in cherry kiss, Jennifer Behr's Siren Jaw Clip in gold, and Casa Clara's Lara Hair Clip in zebra give a final set of different names and colors to choose from. For a half-up hairstyle, twist the upper section once and see how it sits before pulling the rest into place. I like the satisfying mix in claw clip hairstyles of put-together and casual that works with fall layers. A ponytail can also feel less predictable with a clip securing the base. With a chunky knit or leather jacket, I would keep the hair shape easy and avoid overworking the twist. Let the clip be the small decision that makes getting dressed feel finished.

My rule of thumb is to choose the hairstyle before the clip. Use a low bun when a coat collar needs room, a half-up twist when you want hair around your face, and a ponytail when you want it all gathered. Then pick a clip whose name or color adds the right note to the fall clothes you already wear. What I would skip is forcing every clip into every hairstyle. A little trial at home is easier than adjusting it all afternoon.