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A number of past fashion trends have reappeared on catwalks in recent years, so it was only a matter of time before hair accessories experienced a similar fate. Back in the '90s, there were a number of fabulous hair accessories that could elevate any hair game. From scarves to beads to comb hairbands to snap clips, these accessories gave wearers the freedom to be their most fun, authentic, and free-spirited selves.
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But while we appreciate many types of fun hair accessories, today we're here to talk about butterfly clip hairstyles. Originally designed to pull back sections of hair from the crown of the head, they became all the rage due to their intricate detail and ability to make any hairstyle look effortlessly cool. Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion are just a few of the stars who have brought this sophisticated trend into the modern age. If you're delighted that butterfly clips are back, keep reading for all the inspiration you need, including tips and tricks for achieving each style.
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A trio of butterfly clips can take any hairstyle to the next level, and Shannon Elizabeth’s is no exception. This is one of the classic butterfly clip styles that many of us spent hours in our bedrooms trying to recreate.
This sleek and simple style is perfect for anyone with straight hair who wants to tap into this trend. We love how Tyra Banks paired this with subtle eyeshadow and glossy lips, which allowed her oversized clips to do all the talking. The secret to achieving this look is to focus on adding shine and reducing frizz and flyaway hairs, Whyte advises.
Depending on your style preferences, you might not want to adorn your head with a lot of butterfly clips, and that’s okay because you can always opt to keep it simple like Kirsten Dunst. Her messy updo does all the talking, while her yellow butterfly clip complements her blonde hair.
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The baby braid trend is set to be everywhere this summer. Keep it simple like Olivia Rodrigo did at the 2021 VMAs by opting for two face-framing medium baby braids, natural makeup, and glossy lips.
Megan Thee Stallion’s look is perfect for those who want to go all out with this trend. We love the multicolored butterfly clips at the top of each pigtail, and that side part is so '90s.
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Butterfly clips are usually worn with the sole purpose of scooping hair back, but Doja Cat’s look just proves that you can keep your fringe and tap into this trend all at the same time. Her multi-colored clips are very '90s, while her blue smoky eye gives her overall look a fresh and current aesthetic.
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Entrepreneur and fashion darling Chiara Ferragni’s fresh take on butterfly clips serves as a reminder that color coordination is still one of the most important things when it comes to style. The key to achieving this look is to start with slightly wavy hair as texture will help keep the style in place, Chambers explains.
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One of our favorite things about this trend is that it suits all hair textures. Model Michelle Amo has opted to showcase her beautiful afro with a few colorful butterfly clips across the crown. She’s kept the rest of her look simple with a satin dress so her trendy accessories do the talking all summer long.
Bella Hadid’s look is perfect for anyone who wants to tap into the butterfly clip trend but doesn’t want to spend a large amount of time styling their hair. If you tend to opt for easy, I woke up like this styles, you might want to give this one a try. For extra length, Chambers recommends using clip-in hair extensions, which can be styled accordingly.
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This look definitely isn’t for the faint of heart. We adore French influencer Nawel’s crown of colorful butterfly clips. If you have curly hair and you don’t want to over-manipulate it to tap into this trend, you should definitely give this look a try.
Entrepreneur and fashion darling Chiara Ferragni’s fresh take on butterfly clips serves as a reminder that color coordination is still one of the most important things when it comes to style. The key to achieving this look is to start with slightly wavy hair as texture will help keep the style in place, Chambers explains.
One of our favorite things about this trend is that it suits all hair textures. Model Michelle Amo has opted to showcase her beautiful afro with a few colorful butterfly clips across the crown. She’s kept the rest of her look simple with a satin dress so her trendy accessories do the talking all summer long.
Bella Hadid’s look is perfect for anyone who wants to tap into the butterfly clip trend but doesn’t want to spend a large amount of time styling their hair. If you tend to opt for easy, I woke up like this styles, you might want to give this one a try. For extra length, Chambers recommends using clip-in hair extensions, which can be styled accordingly.
S Hairstyles For Women That Are Trending
This look definitely isn’t for the faint of heart. We adore French influencer Nawel’s crown of colorful butterfly clips. If you have curly hair and you don’t want to over-manipulate it to tap into this trend, you should definitely give this look a try.
