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The hair accessory that everyone loved in the 1990s has returned and is cooler than ever. We're seeing hairpins and barrettes – embellished with pearls and gems, in bold gold finishes and emblazoned with word messages or designer logos – pretty much everywhere. They've been spotted on the runway at fashion week, and rocked by influencers showing off their street style and of course adorning celebrity hairstyles on the red carpet.
If you are ready to try out this fashion trend, keep scrolling to check out how celebrities are wearing barrettes, clips and hair slides, and also see some options to steal their look!
© GettyImagesWord barrettes
Does Ashley Graham need to spell it out? The model made it clear that she can't resist a good Gucci accessory by wearing two Crystal Single Gucci barrettes ($400 each) on the red carpet. She combined them with an XL ponytail, bows, and ribbons.
© GettyImagesWord barrettes: Get the look
The black resin Gucci clip with rhinestone motif and metal studs will set you back about $410, but we found a copycat look if you're looking for a similar hair accessory at a lower price! The Phoebe barrette from Beautybar.com is on sale for just $12.
© GettyImagesDesigner hair slides
Camila Coelho clearly adores Dior! She rocked an oversized barrette emblazoned with the French fashion house's name along with another '90s comeback accessory – a choker – and a spaghetti-strap dress worn over a mesh shirt, another retro look that is hot again.
© Dior.comDesigner hair slides: Get the look
The J'Adior hair slide by Dior ($410, dior.com) is in gold-tone finish aged metal and embellished with white crystals. There are multiple styles available at a similar price point, including a heart-shaped barrette and another adorned with a four-leaf clover as well as a star.
© @justinemarjanDiamante barrettes
Ariana Grande can't resist the "barrettes effect" either. The songstress chose a simple design, diamante snap hair clips, to add some flair to her signature high ponytail.
© Pixie MarketDiamante barrettes: Get the look
To achieve a look that is very similar to Ariana's, you can get the Diamond Hair Barrette, an oversized clip in a snap design, that is available at Pixie Market ($20).
© @leoniehanneGold barrettes
Instagram influencer Leonie Hanne is another style star who approves the trend. She opted for classic and elegant gold to add a very romantic touch to her hairstyle with a geometric hair clip.
© Matches FashionGold barrettes: Get the look
If you loved Leonie's look, here's a similar style. The Twisted Hair Clip by JW Anderson is embellished with a chain and is available at Matches Fashion ($80).
© GettyImagesPearl hairpins
Pearl-embellished hair accessories have been a big hit and popularized by Chanel in recent seasons. The Descendants star Dove Cameron stepped out for the launch party of the Dove x BELLAMI collection wearing three pearl-adorned hairpins in her tresses, which were parted down the center.
© ZaraPearl hairpins: Get the look
Popular stores like Zara offer plenty of options for affordable faux pearl pins, clips and barrettes, like these three styles that come in a pack from the Spanish retailer ($25.90). Dare to combine varying types of hair accessories in the same look.
