The past year has seen a massive resurgence of hair trends from our childhoods. First it was the scrunchie, which was initially met with some trepidation but has now firmly planted itself back into mainstream culture. Next it was bows, which brought a bit of ’90s flair to the humble ponytail. The latest trend sees the return of the schoolgirl clip, but worn in multiples, which is known as barrette stacking. It’s the perfect combination of functional and decorative.
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While clips may have been designed to keep hair in place and out of your face, the barrette-stacking trend is all about decoration and using more than just one barrette to create this look. It’s been a hit among influencers and beauty editors, which means it’s only a matter of time before we all start following suit. Worried that wearing this trend might make your head look a bit crowded? Don’t be – here are some examples of how to wear multiple clips, and they are the perfect combination of edgy and chic:
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The beauty of barrette stacking lies not just in how great it looks, but also how versatile it is. This trend can be incorporated into any up-do or loose hairstyle and suits pretty much all hair types. And, as is evident from the images popping up all over social media, you can literally cover your head in clips and look like a fashionista. As they say, go big or go home!
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