The Claw Clip Report: Every Style You Need This Summer 2026
The claw clip has officially earned permanent status in the hair accessories hall of fame. What started as a quick updo fix has evolved into one of the most versatile, expressive styling tools in your routine — and Summer 2026 is serving up the widest range of claw clip styles we've ever seen. Here's your complete trend report, with in-stock picks from our Hair Accessories Collection.
Trend 1: The Tortoise Takeover
Tortoise shell never really left, but this summer it's everywhere — and the range of finishes has expanded beautifully. Light tortoise, dark tortoise, multi-tortoise, camo tortoise — each one reads slightly differently depending on your outfit and hair color.
Our Harper Hair Claw is the go-to here, available in Light Tortoise, Dark Tortoise, Camo, and Pink Multi at $16.25. With 166 units in stock it's one of our best-supplied clips right now. For a sleeker, more medium-hold version, the Barely There Hair Claw in Multi Tortoise or Purple Mix ($16.25) sits a little closer to the head and is perfect for a twisted half-up style.
Wear it like this: Dark tortoise + linen co-ord + gold hoops. Effortless summer uniform, done.
Trend 2: The Square Claw Moment
The rectangular, boxy silhouette is having a serious moment — more architectural than the classic banana clip, less fussy than a jaw clip with curves. The Isabella Square Hair Claw delivers exactly this: a compact square shape available in Pink, Sage, and White Pearl at $12.50. With 126 in stock it's one of our most available styles, and the Sage colorway in particular is everywhere right now.
Wear it like this: Sage clip + white button-down + olive linen trousers. Clean, intentional, and very summer 2026.
Trend 3: The Statement Butterfly
Butterfly clips had their Y2K revival moment, and now they've matured into something more refined. The Butterfly Hair Claw in Dark Tortoise or Iridescent ($13.75) is a grown-up take on the butterfly silhouette — still playful, but with a finish that reads sophisticated rather than nostalgic. With 436 total units across variants it's one of our most stocked clips, and the Iridescent finish is genuinely stunning in summer light.
Wear it like this: Iridescent butterfly clip pinned into a loose chignon at the nape of the neck. Add gold ear cuffs and a slip dress for a complete summer evening look.
Trend 4: The Mini Clip Stack
One of the biggest micro-trends this season: using multiple small clips instead of one large one. The effect is editorial, intentional, and surprisingly easy to pull off. Our Mini Hair Claw in Dark Tortoise or Camo ($8.75) is built for exactly this — small enough to pin sections, stack multiples, or use as decorative accents alongside a larger clip.
Wear it like this: One large tortoise claw at the back, two mini claws securing face-framing pieces at the temple on each side. It's the editorial updo you've been seeing everywhere.
Trend 5: The Marble & Retro Finish
Marbled acrylic with warm, earthy tones is one of the quieter trends this season — the kind of clip that looks expensive and handmade without being either. The Retro Feel Hair Claw in Honey ($11.25) is a standout: marble acrylic with shimmers of gold that catches light beautifully. It's an understated alternative to tortoise for those who want something a little more unique.
Wear it like this: Honey marble claw in a messy bun with loose pieces framing the face. Pair with warm terracotta tones or camel for a monochromatic earthy look.
Trend 6: The Triangle Claw
Shape-forward clips are trending alongside the standard oval and banana formats. The Mystic Splash Hair Claw brings a unique triangular silhouette in Brown, Blush, and Gray at just $7.25 — making it the most accessible entry point into the shape-forward clip trend. It holds medium-weight hair effortlessly and the unusual shape makes it a genuine conversation starter.
Wear it like this: Blush triangle claw in a twisted half-up style with a flowy sundress. Keep the rest of your accessories minimal so the clip shape can do the talking.
Trend 7: The Chunky Two-Tone
Bold, chunky clips with a two-tone or pattern finish are showing up on every style influencer right now. The Katie Hair Claw delivers this perfectly — available in Light Tortoise, White, Pearl Garden, Black Zebra, and Brown at $17.25, with 498 units across variants making it our best-stocked claw clip. The Black Zebra and Brown finishes in particular hit the chunky two-tone trend exactly right.
Wear it like this: Black Zebra Katie claw in a full updo for a night out. The chunky size means it does all the work — wear simple jewelry and let it be the statement.
The Claw Clip Color Palette for Summer 2026
If you're building your clip collection this season, here's what to prioritize by color: tortoise in any finish (always), sage and olive (the neutral-but-not-boring choice), iridescent (catches the summer light perfectly), and honey/amber (warm, earthy, endlessly wearable). Those four cover every outfit scenario from beach to office to evening.
Shop the full Hair Accessories Collection to find your summer clip — and while you're there, check out our bow clips and headbands for the complete summer hair moment.