Banana Clips Are Having a Moment: ‘80s Iconic Hair Accessory Is Making Its Comeback

Another vintage trend, allegedly a famous claw clip’s predecessor, the banana clip is all over TikTok and Instagram. This simple and affordable hair accessory lifts your ponytail sky high and makes it look crazy full, so no surprise everyone loves it. Jump on the trend and learn some of the easy tricks to make it work.

How to Rock the Banana Clip the Right Way

• Pick the right size. If you have heavy and thick hair, go for a larger and sturdier piece with a safe clasp. Small and flimsy clips just won’t hold your tresses. Girls with shorter and finer hair should opt for smaller sizes to ensure the clip doesn’t slide off or look too bulky.
• The banana clips work best for those with curly or wavy hair as well as the girls who have layered haircuts. If your hair is straight and blunt, give it some texture for the most flattering look. A banana clip ponytail is awesome for utilizing your second-day curls.
• Aim for somewhere between a top knot and a low ponytail. Place your banana clip as close to the scalp as possible – this way it will sit securely in place.
• If your ponytail is not looking as full as you expected, use a texturizing spray and gently tease the mid-length to give it some oomph.

In case you struggle to make your banana clip ponytail look good, try this easy tip. Pull your hair up in a ponytail and tie it with a scrunchie. Then place a banana clip underneath and take the scrunchie out. This way your hair will lay where you want, and your ponytail will look fantastic.

However, if you want to have even more control over the crown area when making your ponytail try this hack by the famous hair guru Sarah Angius. Leave the sides out and put the rest of your hair up using a banana clip. Pull some strands at the crown to give your hairstyle a fuller look, then pin the sides back using bobby pins. Backcombing the crown before putting your hair up will give you an even better outcome.

Those with thick and naturally curly locks can use a banana clip to make a high ponytail. It will get you heaps of volume with zero tension.

You can use a banana clip to give your half-up half-down a great deal of volume. Cover the top with a cute velvet bow and let everyone wonder how you achieved this look. If the snatched-up style is not for you, leave some strands out to frame your face.

With these easy tricks you can combine all the fun and vintage chic of banana clips with modern hairstyle ideas to elevate your hair game and rock the trendiest