8. Half-Up Claw Clip Butterfly Curls
The half-up claw clip is the unofficial uniform of fall, and it was born for the butterfly cut. The shorter front layers stay down to frame your face while the top section twists up into a clip, showing off the layering from every angle. It takes ninety seconds, works on second- or third-day curls, and looks effortlessly put together.
Choose a large, sturdy claw clip — curly hair has volume, and flimsy clips will surrender by noon. Matte tortoiseshell or chunky neutral clips look chicest against fall knits.
What You’ll Need
- Large claw clip
- Lightweight curl refresher spray
- Smoothing serum
- Bobby pins (optional)
- Small brush for the crown
- Dry shampoo for the roots
How to Make
- Refresh curls with a light mist of curl refresher spray and scrunch.
- Smooth the crown lightly with a small brush, leaving texture — not flat.
- Gather the top half of your hair from temple to temple.
- Twist the section once and fold it up, securing with the claw clip.
- Pull a few face-framing curls loose around the front.
- Pin any escapees at the nape and smooth flyaways with serum.