Although we have separate collections for thick hair and long hair, the two overlap, and many of our hair accessories are lovely for both. The most important thing when styling long or thick hair is to choose accessories with long, wide teeth that can hold a large amount of hair firmly and securely.
The best hair accessories for long, thick hair
If you are styling long or thick hair, look for claws with great depth and long teeth, combs with curved or wavy teeth, and arched barrettes.
Styling your hair with claw clips
The Octopus Thick Hair Claw Clip is one of our most popular accessories for long and thick hair. Its long teeth overlap tightly around the back of a bun or twist for a secure hold, and its distinctive round shape is perfect for buns and French twists. The Large Jurassic Hair Claw Clip has long teeth that wrap around the hair for a firm grip all day.
The Large Sophia Side Hair Claw Clip has a wide opening that is lovely for styling French twists and buns, and it is comfortable to wear while driving or sitting. The Long Hair Claw Clip with Extra Grip has additional inner teeth for a strong, secure hold in long hair.
Other hair claws that are lovely for long hair include The Original Large Hair Claw Clip, handmade in France, and the Tortoiseshell Hair Claw Clip from our Essentials range, which comes in three sizes and is ideal for French twists, up-dos and half-up styles.
Creating a hair bun
If you would like to create a bun, there are several accessories that hold long, thick hair beautifully while staying gentle on your hair. Smaller claws used together work especially well.
First, twist your hair into a bun (low, or on top of your head), then secure around the bun with as many claws as you need. Two or three of The Original Small Hair Claw Clip are usually enough, depending on the length and thickness of your hair. You can also find claws in our Essentials collection to create this look.
Styling your hair with combs
There are a variety of hair combs suitable for long, thick hair. The Curved French Pleat Comb is the perfect accessory to secure a French pleat, and the 12cm French Pleat Comb, with its wavy teeth, is another lovely choice. From our Essentials range, the French Pleat Hair Comb and Large Bar Hair Comb are both suited to medium and thick hair, and the Large Bar Hair Comb has long teeth to grip plenty of hair securely.
Styling your hair with barrettes
When choosing a barrette for long and thick hair, we recommend a curved or arched shape, which holds more hair. Choose from the Narrow Arched Barrette Clip, the Wide Arched Barrette Clip or, for very thick hair, the Extra Large Barrette Clip, which has an exceptionally large space inside. The thicker your hair, the wider the arch should be.
The secret to choosing the right hair accessories
When it comes to choosing accessories that will hold your hair securely, look not only at the shape and the teeth, but at the quality of the accessory too.
Especially with long, thick hair, lower-quality accessories are more likely to snap when they are regularly stretched to hold a large volume of hair. At TEGEN, our French Handmade and Essentials collections are made in France with strong steel springs for a firm grip, which is why they are ideal for securing thick hair.
The French Handmade collection goes one step further, made entirely from a flexible material called cellulose acetate, which bends to accommodate a volume of hair. This is when quality outweighs quantity.
If you have thick hair that is not long, take a look at our hair accessories for thick hair.
If you have long hair that is not thick, take a look at our hair accessories for long hair.
