How To Pull Off The 90s Hair Clip Trend With Short Hair

[dropcap size=small]Y[/dropcap]ou may have noticed the recent hair clip trend that has been circulating the internet. Stores such as Urban Outfitters, PacSun, and Brandy Melville have been outputting hair accessories in their stores for years now, so what makes this hair clip trend so different? Firstly, it is a comeback. If you don’t know by now, the fashion industry runs in a cycle rather than a straight line. This means that small aspects of outfits are slightly altered before being reused years later for vintage, or retro affect. Basic hair clips that you might have worn in elementary school have finally gone around the cycle, and are making their way back to the forefront of the fashion industry. Celebrities such as Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner are commonly seen flaunting this hair clip trend, while everyday high schoolers are too. This means that no matter who you are or what your hair length is, you can rock this hair clip trend too. Below are some ways to style this hair clip trend if you have shorter hair.

The Two Clip Trend

The first method to styling this hair clip trend if you have shorter hair is to use simple barrette clips and put them on both sides of a center part. This look is retro and will pull your hair out of your face. Unlike hairstyles, hair clips are an easy accessory to put on in little to no time because it only requires about two steps to snap them on. 

Clips on Clips on Clips on Clips

If you want to make this hair clip trend more unique to you, you can order various different types of clips that are inexpensive at online shops such as Amazon. There are many different kinds of clips, such as barrettes, hairpins, and bobby pins. However, some cuter clip ideas for this specific trend include multi-colored, flower, butterfly, or a pearl lined barrette. Depending on if you are aiming for a fun and childish look or a more sophisticated appearance, different types of clips are interchangeable for various events. 

The Hair Decade Makes a Comeback

Although this hairclip trend stems from the 90s, this by no means limits your uses of hair clips. By pulling the front pieces of your hair backward and utilizing a single barrette, you can form the 60’s biker chick hairstyle that gives you a centered front hair bump. This look is simple, yet badass, and is perfect for someone with shoulder-length locks. 

E-Girl Gone Trendy

To incorporate this ongoing hair clip trend with current pop culture, put three to five clips lined up on each side of your center part (if you do not have one, I have listed another method down below). You can either pick identically colored clips and match each to your outfit to create a monochromatic unit. Or, you can choose a variety of clips to create a color palette for your attire. The placing of these clips will not only stand out but match the E-girl vibe that has been circulating social media. 

Seeing the End of Styling Short Hair

If you have short hair, then you probably understand the difficulty in styling it due to the immense amount of people with long hair. For example, it is more challenging to replicate unique hairstyles or put your hair up in a basic ponytail or bun because of your lack of length. If you have experienced these problematic inabilities in the past, hop on this hair clip trend. Hair clips are an easy way to style up any outfit or make your hair look different than its usual everyday appearance. This is probably why the hair clip trend has lasted so long because it allows for more diversity in hairstyles. When it was first brought to the attention of fashion magazines, this hair clip trend stemmed from the ability for anyone to wear this accessory. 

Behind the Ear

For a simple addition to your everyday outfits and short hair, place one clip on the left or right side of your part, pushing your hair behind your ear. This can act as both a formal and casual hairstyle, depending on which clip is used. Clipping your hair behind your ear is not only a stylistic approach to a fresh look but will also ensure that your hair stays out of your eyes or mouth. Depending on the length of your hair, it is most likely difficult for you to push it behind your ear and have it stay in place. This hair clip trend will aid you in that aspect as well as provide a fashionable new look to your archives.

Besties with your Bangs

If you have bangs with your short hair, then you know the difficulties that follow styling your hair every day to ensure your bangs fall perfectly in place. Not only are bangs hard work, but they are a commitment because you have to deal with them every single day until they are fully grown out. Clips are the only exception to this. If you want to spend a day “bang free,” you can use clips to pin back your bangs and get your hair out of your face. Along with this, you can use clips to style your bangs in a cute, unique way. For example, putting clips alongside your bangs. 

Spicing it Up

Besides the options listed above, there are hundreds of different unique ways to style your short hair with clips. Whether you are attempting to match a specific personality type such as VSCO or Soft Girl, or you are merely attempting to spice up your outfit, this hair clip trend is back and better than ever before. Don’t let having short hair limit you, and instead spice it up by adding some hair accessories. Inexpensive and easy to style, this hair clip trend glamorizes any everyday outfit or hairstyle. 

How do you style your short hair, and what accessories do you use? Tell us in the comments below!