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Hairstyles

How to use a claw clip, hairstyles for every kind of hair, and clear answers on hair health.

Hairstyles
Claw clip bun: low, messy and high
Four claw clip buns with steps: the low twisted bun, the messy bun, the high bun, and a braided version for thick...
Hairstyles
Claw clip ponytail: high, low and flipped
How to make a ponytail with a claw clip and your own hair: high, low and flipped, plus three ways to add...
Hairstyles
Claw clip hairstyles for thick hair, and why the clip pops open
Why a claw clip pops open on thick hair and what to do about it: sectioning, a flatter twist, two clips, a...
Hairstyles
How to wear a claw clip with long hair: fold, twist or use two
Long hair sags or slips out of a single claw clip. Here is how to fold the length, do a double twist...
Hairstyles
Claw clip hairstyles for short hair, and how short is too short
How to tell whether your hair is too short for a claw clip, five styles for a bob or shoulder-length hair, and...
Hairstyles
Half up half down with a claw clip: four ways to wear it
How to do a half up half down claw clip style: the classic, the twist, short hair and mini clip versions, and...
Hairstyles
Claw clip hairstyles: 11 styles and who they suit
Eleven claw clip hairstyles, from the French twist to two mini clip styles, each with the hair it suits and the steps.

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