Hair accessories: how to choose clips, claw clips and scrunchies

Hair accessories are cheap, so people often buy them without much thought, and then the clip will not hold, the hair tie snaps strands or the claw clip breaks within days. Choosing well comes down to a few simple things: how thick and long your hair is, when you will wear the accessory and who it is for. Below are the main types of hair accessories, who each one suits and real prices from the Dona catalogue.

Types of hair accessories#

A claw clip has two toothed jaws that close on a spring. It gathers hair back and holds it in one move, which makes it the most used accessory at home, at work and on the go.

Ordinary hair clips hold one section of hair, such as a strand that falls over the face. They are small and often decorative too: bows, flowers, rhinestones or fruit shapes.

A hair tie holds a ponytail or a bun. A fabric scrunchie squeezes the hair less and does not snap it; a thin plain tie holds tighter.

Ribbons and headbands are worn as decoration or to keep hair back while washing your face. People buy them more for holidays, weddings and photos.

Choosing by hair type#

Thick, long hair needs a larger claw clip: a 10–11 cm clip holds all of it, while a small one slips out. For fine or short hair, small clips are easier; a big claw clip will not stay put.

When choosing a hair tie, look at the condition of your hair. If it is brittle or breaks easily, pick a fabric scrunchie with no metal parts. For sport or a long working day, a plain tie with a firm hold works well.

How to check quality#

On a claw clip, look at the spring and the teeth. The teeth should be smooth; a sharp edge catches and snaps hair. If the spring is too loose, the clip will not hold. On a decorative clip, check how firmly the stones and bows are glued: poorly glued ones fall off fast.

If you are buying for a child, make sure small decorations do not come off easily. Silicone or fabric accessories with no small parts are safer for young children.

Hair accessories also make a good small, inexpensive gift. For more gift ideas, read how to choose a gift without leaving home.

Real prices (Dona, October 2026)#

Prices are taken from the app catalogue as of 19 October 2026. A seller can change a price at any time; the current price and availability are shown on the product page in the app.

• Hair clip, claw clip — for women and girls, colour picked at random — 12,000 UZS. The cheapest in this list.
• Decorative hair clips in the shape of fruits and vegetables — bright decorative design — 15,000 UZS.
• Elegant satin hair scrunchie with a bow — fabric scrunchie — 20,000 UZS.
• Hair claw clip 10 cm — for medium and thick hair — 25,000 UZS.
• Hair ribbon, guipure bow with a tulip-shaped decoration — for a festive hairstyle — 29,000 UZS.
• Fluffy hair clip — soft fuzzy coating, various colours — 30,000 UZS.
• Hair accessories set — scrunchies, clips and bows — 39,770 UZS.
• Hair accessory set with flower and butterfly shaped clips — handy as a gift — 60,000 UZS.

Why choose hair accessories on a live stream#

In photos, a claw clip’s real size and colour often look different. On a live stream, ask the seller to put the clip in their hair, open and close the spring, and count the pieces in a set on camera. Type “will it hold thick hair?” in the chat and the seller can show it in their hair right away. If you are buying clothes as well, our tips on choosing your clothing size will help.