Just a list of some of the cutest hair accessories around at the moment

Just when you thought you had left your headband and hair clip days back in primary school, the cyclical nature of trends has deemed them cool again (and now appropriate for grown-ups to wear). Yep, bobby pins, claw clips, snap clips, barrettes, slides, and Alice bands are back, and this time around they’re more modern and chicer than you could have ever imagined. From simple geometric shapes in gold, silver and rose gold, to pearl and crystal embellishments, and even nostalgic glitter finishes, there’s a clip or a headband to suit every occasion (yes, we reckon even a wedding) and every taste. 

But more than being easy on the eye, what we love most about this hair trend is how much easier it makes life. Couldn’t be bothered to wash your hair? No worries, just brush it back into a sleek bun and finish the look with a jazzy headband or pearl snap clip. Instant polish, minimum effort. Having an arsenal of these hair accessories at the ready is also a very big plus in summer when all you want to do is wear your hair off your face, but still have it looking fresh and fun. 

So where does one pick some up? Thankfully, you don’t have to look very far – clips are pretty much everywhere and are available for every budget. We’ve pulled together some of our favourites, but there are at least a million and three more brands, styles, designs, and colours out there, so consider this the starting point for your clip hunt.