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Shoulder-to-collarbone-length thick hair can be a tricky length to put up. There’s plenty of volume to fit into a clip, and the shorter layers may slip out of a high twist. These seven accessories give you options for the styles that work especially well at this length, from a quick half-up twist to a low ponytail or a tucked French twist.
Start with the style you want. For a full twist, look for a clip that closes comfortably around the folded hair. For a half-up look, start with two small sections and add more only if the clasp has room. If your hair is curly or coily, work with the shape of your curls and leave shorter pieces loose where they naturally fall.
1. Kitsch Gold French Hair Pin
For a compact French twist
Gather your hair low, twist upward and fold the ends into the roll. Insert the pin into the edge of the twist, turn it back toward the center, then slide it through the roll and some hair close to your scalp. A smaller half-up twist is a good place to start if the full twist feels too bulky.
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2. LUKACY Gold Metal Claw Clips
For a dressier half-up style
This six-pack includes 4-inch gold-tone metal claws in several open shapes. Bring the hair above your ears together, give it a short twist and clip over the base. Try the curved and rectangular shapes to see which closes comfortably around your section.
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3. Scünci by Conair Tortoise Claw Clip
For a quick everyday twist
Gather your hair at the nape, twist once or twice and place the clip vertically over the twist. If the jaws feel strained, clip only the top section and leave the lower layers loose. The tortoiseshell pattern gives a basic twist a little detail.
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4. The Hair Edit Ivory Couture Claw Clip
For an understated statement clip
The black edging sets off the ivory body. Pull back the hair at your temples and clip the two sections together at the back. This gives the clip room to close while leaving the bulk of your waves or curls down.
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5. JGQUR Oversized Satin Scrunchies
For a low ponytail or loose bun
The set includes black and beige oversized satin scrunchies. Gather your hair at the nape and loop one around it until it feels secure without tugging. Let the ends show in a short ponytail or tuck them into a loose bun.
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6. KAXI Original Hold Everything Hair Claw in Bone
For a folded twist
The long, curved clip has closely spaced teeth. Twist your hair up from the nape, fold the ends down and place the clip along the fold. If you have short layers around your face, leave a few out so they can sit naturally.
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7. CustomyLife Gold Oval French Barrette
For a polished half-up look
The textured gold oval is about 3.22 inches wide. Take a small section from each temple and fasten them together at the back. Start with less hair than you would put in a claw clip so the clasp can shut without force.
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What to try first
If you wear your hair down most days, start with the barrette or one of the decorative claws for a half-up style. If you want everything off your neck, try the KAXI claw for a folded twist or the oversized scrunchie for a low ponytail.
