Different Types of Hair Clips

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Scrunchies are convenient hair accessories, but you might want something that is more elegant or simply provides a different look. There are many different products that you can buy or make, which work just as well but provide a different style.
Ribbons and bows
Instead of securing your hair with a scrunchie, use a simple ribbon instead. You can easily put it in by tying it around your hair and making a simple bow. Double knot it if you want it to stay more secure in your hair. You can use a long ribbon if you want the ends to hang down, which can be an attractive look in itself. You can also thread the ribbon in with a braid for an added look. This can be a nice look for a child.
A nice advantage to a ribbon is that there are almost countless numbers of ribbons that you can choose. You can also get hair bows with a popular character for children such as a Disney Princess, Tinkerbell or Dora the Explorer. You can go to a craft store and buy a small length of ribbon for very little money. You can have a wide array of them from which to choose.
Hair clips/claw
They make large hair clips or claws that can hold the entire hair. This is a great way to secure hair in a bun. You can easily put it in and out and it may not get as tangled in hair as a scrunchie can. If a strand of hair escapes, you can just tuck it back in.
They make many different clips. You can buy them in plastic for simple everyday look. They also make them with metal; some of these are called alligator clips, which are also used by hair stylists when cutting hair. Some come with crystal embellishments, which works if you are using it for a special occasion. Some are covered in fabric, which can make it more comfortable to wear. They make small ones that can be used to secure smaller sections of hair.
You can also use an alligator clip. They make small ones to embellish a tiny part of hair or very large ones that can even work to help secure a French twist.
Barrette
A barrette can secure hair just like scrunchie can, but it typically looks more professional, elegant and formal. These come in small sizes for a part of the hair or large sizes that work for the entire hair. You can secure the hair on the back of the neck as a ponytail. These come in all different materials including metal, wood, plastic and more.
There are many different hair pieces that provide practical and attractive alternatives to scrunchies including hair pins. Get a variety of pieces to give you different looks on different days.