4 hairstyles with a claw clip for thick hair

Finding an elegant hairstyle that stays in place all day can be a real challenge when you have thick hair. A clip that is too small fails to hold all your hair, while a model that is too rigid can pull on the hair, slide out, or break under the pressure.

However, thick hair provides ideal material for creating beautiful, structured hairstyles: French twist, half-bun, half-up style, or ponytail. You just need to choose a clip suited to the amount of hair you wish to hold.

Here are four hairstyle ideas for thick hair, along with our tips for choosing the right size clip.

Why do some clips hold poorly in thick hair?

When a clip doesn't stay in thick hair, the problem is not necessarily the hairstyle. It often stems from an accessory that is too small, too rigid, or whose teeth do not grip the hair correctly.

A clip adapted for thick hair must be able to accommodate a large volume without exerting unpleasant pressure on the scalp. The length of the clip matters, but so does its opening, the shape of its teeth, and the flexibility of its material.

Mauliébris clips are crafted from cellulose acetate. More flexible than traditional rigid plastic, this material can accommodate the slight twists exerted by the hair while maintaining its shape. It thus allows the clip to grip the hair with more flexibility, without compressing it excessively.

The teeth are carefully rounded and polished to slide into the hair without snagging or pulling it out. Finally, our clips come in several sizes, up to the 12 cm size L, specifically designed for long, thick, or voluminous hair.

1. The French twist with an L clip

The French twist, also known as a twist bun, is one of the most elegant hairstyles to achieve with a clip. On thick hair, it naturally creates a beautiful volume and transforms a very simple updo into a sophisticated silhouette.

Start by gathering all your hair at the nape of your neck, as if forming a low ponytail. Then, pull it up against the back of your head while twisting it on itself. Fold the lengths inward, then secure the twist vertically with a large clip.

To hold all your hair, opt for a size L clip of 12 cm. Its length and capacity allow for distributing the volume across the entire hairstyle, rather than concentrating all the pressure on just a few strands.

You can let the ends poke out slightly for a more spontaneous result, or tuck them inside the twist for a neater look.

The right piece: a Mauliébris size L clip to hold all your hair in place.

2. The half-up style with an S or M clip

The half-up style is probably one of the simplest hairstyles to adapt for thick hair. It keeps hair out of your face while still showing off the length and volume of your hair.

Take a section of hair from each side of your face, then gather them at the back of your head. For more movement, you can lightly twist the two strands before securing them.

The choice of clip will depend on the amount of hair being held. An S clip is suitable for a light half-up style formed with the top strands. If you wish to hold a larger portion of your hair or create a more voluminous half-up style, choose an M clip of 9 cm instead.

The clip can be placed horizontally for a classic look or slightly diagonally for a more spontaneous result.

The right piece: an S clip for a light half-up style or an M clip to hold a more generous section.

3. The ponytail with an M clip

The clip also allows you to revisit the traditional ponytail by giving it more volume and movement.

Gather your hair at the desired height, then lightly twist the base of the ponytail to keep everything secure. Fasten the tightest part with an M clip, letting the length fall naturally below the clip.

This technique helps create an original ponytail while gently holding your hair. On thick hair, the M clip offers a good balance between capacity and comfort: it holds the base of the hairstyle without occupying the entire length of the hair.

For a more sophisticated version, slightly smooth the hair on the top of your head. For a more natural result, loosen a few strands around your face after placing the clip.

The right piece: a Mauliébris size M clip to structure and support the ponytail.

4. The ballerina bun with an S clip

The ballerina bun gathers thick hair into a neat and elegant hairstyle. The small S clip closes the bun on the side, while adding a decorative touch.

Gather your hair into a ponytail at your desired height, then twist the lengths and wrap them around the base to form a bun. Maintain the structure with a discreet elastic or a few pins if needed. Then tuck the ends under the bun and place an S clip on the side at the end of your hair to secure them.

On thick hair, the S clip does not bear the weight of the bun on its own: it secures the final strands and highlights its shape. You can smooth the top of your head for a classic result, or leave a few strands free around your face.

The right piece: an size S clip to close the bun on the side.

Which size clip to choose for thick hair?

The right size depends as much on the thickness of your hair as on the hairstyle being created:

• An S clip of 7 cm is suitable for a bun or a light half-up style.

• An M clip of 9 cm allows for creating a generous half-up style, a ponytail, or a French twist.

• An L clip of 12 cm is recommended to hold all of your thick hair in a French twist.

The same hair can therefore wear all three sizes: the important thing is to determine the amount of hair the clip will actually need to hold.

To learn more, consult our guide on choosing the size of your clip or discover our selection of accessories for thick hair.

Enhance thick hair without restricting it

Thick hair makes it possible to create particularly generous and sculptural hairstyles. Rather than trying to reduce its volume, a well-chosen clip allows you to work with it, structure it, and highlight it.

Thanks to the flexibility of cellulose acetate, their rounded and polished teeth, and their different dimensions, Mauliébris clips are designed to hold hair gently. From the small half-bun to the French twist, every hairstyle can find the size and shape that matches it.