Summer has always been the season of the claw clip. There’s a familiar relief that comes with swirling your locks away from the sweat pooling on the back of your neck and into a heap on the top of your head. But the claw clip is good for more than running errands or taking a hot girl walk. In recent seasons it has gone from functional to fashionable, a sophisticated accessory beloved by celebs like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner.
One elevated way to style a claw clip is with a half-up, half-down hairstyle. Need proof? Scroll on for 13 of our favorite takes on the look. You’ll want to add these to your summer hair mood board, stat.