Secure your hair with a jaw clip to save your time and your hairstyle. Although it only takes seconds to try any of these styles, your hair will look great and stay out of your face all day.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Put up a French Twist

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    Brush your hair. Get rid of any knots or tangles first, or the clip may get stuck. This is especially important for long hair. Once your hair is tangle-free, continue to the steps below to create a voluminous head of hair with a tasteful spray covering the clip.[1]
  2. 2
    Place the palms of your hands underneath your hair. Place one hand on either side of your head.
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  3. 3
    Gather all of your hair. Keep your hands in this position, with your palms upward and your thumbs on top of the gathered hair.
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    Twist the hair as your raise it up against the back of your head. This can be a quarter- or half-twist for thin hair in a loose style, or several full twists for thick hair in a tight style.
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    Secure the twist. Secure the bundle of hair with the jaw clip, letting the ends cascade over it.
    • If you want a larger spray of hair, hold the ends and open the clip slightly with your other hand. Gently pull your hair upward, then close the clip again.[2] Repeat until satisfied.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Ponytail Twist

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    Form a ponytail. Bring your hair back into a comfortable ponytail. Secure with a hairband.[3]
  2. 2
    Twist the ponytail into a coil. Point the ponytail at the ceiling and twist it into a tidy coil, starting from the base.[4]
  3. 3
    Tuck the tip under the base. Bring the ponytail tip back down and tuck it under the base of the twist.
    • If you have long hair, you may need to fold and tuck your hair several times as you twist.[5]
  4. 4
    Secure in a jaw clip. Secure the whole thing in a jaw clip.[6]
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Quick Jaw Clip Style

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    Pull your hair back. For a quick, basic style, take the hair near your face on both sides, one in each hand. Bring this hair all the way to the back of your head.[7]
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    Lift and secure. Lift your hair slightly to increase volume, and secure with the jaw clip. The handle of the jaw clip should point directly away from your head.[8]
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Using Two Clips

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    Secure the back of your head. Place the first claw clip against the back of your head, securing just the hair that grows in that area.
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    Gather the rest of your hair below the first clip. Gather the rest of your hair and clip it with the second clip, beneath the first one.[9]
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can anyone describe what the hairstyle looks like from the front?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The front of your hair will look like you put it in a tight pony tail. It will not look very different because of the twist.
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References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXKiZS8Lg0E
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ3gSxWz9zk
  3. Janet Miranda. Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist. Expert Interview. 13 April 2021.
  4. Janet Miranda. Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist. Expert Interview. 13 April 2021.
  5. http://www.longhairgirl.com/Page/How%20to%20Use.aspx
  6. Janet Miranda. Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist. Expert Interview. 13 April 2021.
  7. Janet Miranda. Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist. Expert Interview. 13 April 2021.
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXKiZS8Lg0E
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlVwfTYmBcM

About This Article

Janet Miranda
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Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
This article was co-authored by Janet Miranda. Janet Miranda is a Professional Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, and the Founder of Be.NYLA. With over 15 years of experience, Janet specializes in makeup and hair for advertising, commercial, editorial, runway, special events, television, and videos. She was trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy and with top hair and makeup artists including MAC Cosmetics and Redken. Janet has worked five seasons of New York Fashion Week and one season on Project Runway. She continues to add brands to her growing client list including Armani Exchange, Neutrogena, and Pantene. Janet’s work has been featured on CBS, Brides Magazine, 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Ireland Image Brides Magazine, and Elle Japan. This article has been viewed 1,162,968 times.
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Article SummaryX

To put your hair in a French twist using a jaw clip, place your palms under your hair, gather it together, and put your thumbs on top. Then, lift your hair up towards the back of your head and twist it. Secure the twist with the jaw clip, leaving the ends to cascade over it. Alternatively, make a ponytail and twist it into a coil. Next, tuck the end under the twist before securing it in place with the clip. If you're looking for a more basic style, pull your hair back from your face, lift it slightly, and secure it with the clip. To learn how to style your hair with 2 clips, read on!

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