Even though we miss all of our favorite hairstyles from the past, we're not crazy enough to buy everything from Claire's clearance bin just because it's back. That's why the retro hair accessories that come back around aren't the neon pink fluffy scrunchies and rhinestone-covered daisy clips that were everywhere, but the ones that feel a little more timeless, like the tortoiseshell claw clip and classic banana clip. They aren't here to scare us, but to remind us of simpler times before Dyson hair dryers and balayage hair color. We're talking about frosted tip times, and nothing will make you feel like a fool like looking back at those photos.
Butterfly clips were a popular hair accessory in the 1990s. We used to buy them in bulk at the mall. They're small, can be used in many ways, and have a lot of personality. Back in the day, they might have been used too much—no hairstyle should need ten butterfly clips—but we still think that the hair accessory can add a bit of fun to any boring hair day in 2020.
Butterfly clips were usually used to pull back sections of hair from the crown of the head. This kept hair out of your eyes and gave you about as much attitude as your aunt on the day HomeGoods puts up Christmas decorations. With just one or two butterfly clips, you can add a bit of nostalgia and fun to your day, which is something we can get behind right now. Use it to pull your hair into a half-up style, to make a braid look longer, or to keep your bangs out of your eyes.
So if you want to try out this old-school hair accessory trend again—and why not?—or if you know someone (maybe a little girl?) who would love to wear them, check out these modern butterfly clips that are perfect for fall and all the fun outdoor activities that come with it.
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The Urban Renewal Vintage Amber Butterfly Clip Set is a set of butterfly clips.
These tiny butterfly clips are a versatile amber color that will make your bangs or braid look more interesting.
02 of 04 Wild Fable Butterfly Claw Clip Set Butterfly Clips
These are probably the most classic of the bunch, and any young people in your life who want to bring the trend back will love them.
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These gold barrettes are a modern take on the butterfly clips of the 1990s. When used to pull hair back into a half-up style, they look as pretty as a picture.
04 of 04 Butterfly Clips Tortoiseshell Butterfly Hair Clip Set
These butterfly clips are a little bigger than the tiny ones you usually see, so they are great for pulling hair into a half-up ponytail, low bun, or braid.Butterfly clips are clips with two halves that are connected by a hinge and held shut by a spring. When the spring is pressed, the halves open up to look like butterfly wings. When the clip is closed, the spring keeps it clamped on whatever it was put around. Most people think of butterfly clips for hair, but there are also other kinds that are used for different things. Instead of a flat edge or another shape that tends to slip, butterfly hair clips have a claw-like shape that grabs onto, behind, and under many strands of hair.
Butterfly hair clips can be small enough to hold back just a few strands of hair at a time or serve as simple decorations. They can also be big enough to hold up a long, thick ponytail in a stylish and versatile way. Butterfly clips are usually made of plastic and come in many different colors and patterns. Most butterfly clips are made of plastic so they don't add too much weight or damage the hair. However, smaller butterfly clips are sometimes made of metal.
Even though most butterfly-shaped clips don't have anything to do with butterflies other than their shape, decorative butterflies, glitter, flowers, and other decorations are sometimes added to clips for young girls. Sometimes, the back part of the clip that you squeeze to open the rest of it is made to look like, and even have the colors of, real butterfly wings. Adult hair clips that are meant to be worn every day usually come in solid colors like brown, black, navy blue, and others. Their shapes are also usually not very fancy or decorative.
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