10 of the best grown-up hair clips
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MissomaOne of the Duchess of Sussex's favourite brands, Missoma is known for its elegant demi-fine pieces that are designed to be layered. Its new hair accessories are paired with tousled, beachy waves in the campaign – the new way to wear clips is no longer neat and tidy.
Large molten hair clip, £25, Missoma
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Net-a-porterNew brand-on-the-block Alighieri is on every fashion editor's wish list at the moment, so the new hair clips in the collection are sure to be a sell-out. We love the warm gold tones, heirloom coin pendants and one-of-a-kind pearls that have shaken up those twin-set connotations.
Gold-plated pearl hair slides, £155, Alighieri at Net-a-porter
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StoriesPhoebe Philo debuted her circular clips back for Celine's SS15 collection and open-frame styles have been a staple ever since. & Other Stories' oval version is an update on the original and looks great with half-up-half-down hair, or placed at the end of a messy french plait.
Open-frame hair clip, £8, & Other Stories
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Net-a-porterEver felt the irritating sensation of clips sliding slowly down your perfectly coiffed hair? Cult Gaia's's resin Ria style have a sturdy clasp fastening to prevent this, and come in two different sizes for multiple styling options.
Ria tortoiseshell hair clip set, £95, Cult Gaia at Net-a-porter
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Net-a-porterThere's still a place in our hearts for the waspy hair clip styling of the late '80s. Think Chanel tweed suits and big bows, or this gold-logo barrette by Versace, which is calling out for a big blow dry and an oversized white shirt.
Gold-tone hair clip, £168, Versace at Net-a-porter
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Net-a-porterTempted by those shiny diamantés but don't want to look like a teen? Steer clear from punky slogans and look for crystals used in a classic way – in shimmering reticulated strands for high-octane, '80s-inspired glamour, or nestled between pearls for a girlish hint of sparkle.
Faux-pearl and crystal hair slide, £95, Simone Rocha at Net-a-porter
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MatchesArchitectural inspiration and abstract shapes are the height of chic when it comes to hair clips. The secret is to keep things simple though; pile on too much jewellery and you'll look more haute-hippie than minimalist.
Turtle silver-plated hair clip, £165, Charlotte Chesnais at Matches Fashion
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AnthropologieTortoiseshell resin is a pilar of the hair clip trend but classic snap styles can look a little '90s girl band at times. Architectural filled shapes are an easy update and can be styled in the same way.
Tortoiseshell hair clip set, £14, Anthropologie
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The subtlest way to dip your toe into this trend? With slightly chunkier hair slides. Missoma's gold-plated pair feels artistic without being too out-there, so you can slip them into a low ponytail or use them to secure a side-parting.
Spike gold-plated hair slides, £35, Missoma
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Net-a-porterIf tortoiseshell feels too vintage, the next best thing is marbled resin. Valet's Ariana clip is hand-poured to resemble natural turquoise and looks so striking against brunette, blonde and red strands.
Ariana hair clip, £75, Valet at Net-a-porter
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