What does a banana clip do?
A banana clip is a simple hair clip that pulls your hair back and secures it at the back of your head. It is a gentle alternative to using elastics for ponytail styles, and it is easy to see why banana clips have become so popular again.
Here we answer your questions about banana clips, from how to wear them to the best banana clips for thick or fine hair.
Why are they called banana clips?
Banana clips are named for their long, gently curved shape.
How to use banana clips
- Brush all of your hair to the back of the head in a loose ponytail.
- Place the opened clip underneath the ponytail with the spring at the bottom.
- Close the teeth around the base of the ponytail.
- Fasten the catch at the top by twisting it together.
- Adjust the hair until you are happy with the look.
- That's it. For a half-up style, use the same method but take only the top layers of hair and leave the bottom layers down.
Our tutorial goes into more detail on how to use banana clips.
Do banana clips work on thick hair?
Yes. In longer or thick hair, choose a longer banana clip that can hold more hair. Clips with more space between the teeth work best for thick or curly hair, as more hair fits in the clip at once.
Banana clips for thick hair
In our French Handmade collection, the Thick Hair Banana Clip is handcrafted in France from strong, durable cellulose acetate. It keeps your hair styled securely while adding fullness to your ponytail, and is perfect for thick hair of medium to long length. Take a look at all of our thick hair accessories, or our full French Handmade collection.
As an alternative, a wide barrette such as our Extra Large Barrette Clip is lovely for thick hair.
Do banana clips work for thin hair?
Banana clips work really well in fine or thin hair, and they are gentle on fine hair. Another bonus is that they give the look of a fuller ponytail, so your hair appears thicker. Take a look at our full collection of hair accessories for fine hair.
Best banana clips for fine hair
Our Mini Banana Hair Clip, from our Essentials collection, is made in France and can be perfect for short or fine hair, creating a fuller ponytail than you would get from a hair elastic.
Are banana clips good for thinning hair?
If your hair is thinning, a banana clip can be a gentle way to wear it up. Our smooth, polished clips are kind to your hair, and they can put less tension on the hair than a tight elastic while giving the look of a fuller ponytail.
Take a look at our range of banana clips.
