With the help of maximalism, the beloved ‘90s and early ‘00s hair accessories are back and evolving more than ever. Brands are offering over the top claw clips, oversized bows and puffy headbands, some of which have become staple accessories within the popular “coquette core” aesthetic.
From this, a whole new sub-category has emerged, combining the hyper-feminine hair accessories with more realistic items like food and animals. If you happen to see someone sporting an avocado or swan in their hair, now you know why!
Los Angeles based independent artist, Winona Irene, has taken this hyper-realism hair trend to a whole other level. Irene offers artfully designed home décor and accessories in playful yet delicate patterns making her hair adornments a piece of art rather than just an accessory.
By using original illustrations and focusing on quality production Irene creates products to share moments of comfort, gratitude, and humanity. Each one of her hair claws, clips, and barrettes is made from the eco-friendly material cellulose acetate. Since the hair accessories are cut from individual pieces of cellulose acetate and hand painted, they create different patterns and colors making no two hair clips exactly the same — each one is unique in its own way!
Irene’s hair claw serves as a versatile styling tool that can be used to create a stylish updo or to simply just keep hair out of the face. The clips come in a variety of shapes and sizes, all of which are perfect for any hair type or style. Many of Irene’s hair accessories are inspired by playful colors, shapes, and realistic items like animals and some of her favorite Asian foods. With Irene’s eco-friendly focus, you can not only look good but also feel good knowing that you’re doing your part to help the environment.
Here are some of our favorite hair accessories from Winona Irene!
Pride Puppy Claw
This puppy hair claw is adorned with an assortment of rainbow crystals and a glossy finish. On top of being adorable, 15% of the sales from each Pride Puppy hair claw purchased from winonairene.com will be donated to the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
Shop: Pride Puppy Hair Claw, $22.00.
Marguerite Barrette Set
Both classic and sweet, the Marguerite Daisy is said to uplift spirits through times of hardship. Endearing and adorable for spring—what more could we ask for!
Shop: Marguerite Barrette Set, $18.00.
Naruto Claw
Perfect for ramen lovers and beyond. This bold and graphic design looks just like the Naruto you find floating on top of your favorite ramen!
Shop: Naruto Hair Claw, $20.00.
Jewel Beetle Clip Set
Inspired by the beautiful yet clumsy fig beetles that buzz all over Southern California in the spring and summer. If you’re an insect lover these clips are for you!
Shop: Jewel Beetle Clip Set, $16.00.
Cajun Shrimp Claw
This fancy shrimp is packed with a little extra spice helping bring the sparkle to any celebration! Whether you’re a shrimp enthusiast or not, we can all agree how adorable this claw clip is.
Shop: Cajun Shrimp Hair Claw, $22.00.
Sad Angel French Barrette
The perfect French Barrette for when you’re feeling some kind of way. Instead of wearing your heart on your sleeve, why not wear it on your hair?
Shop: Sad Angel French Barrette Pink, $22.00.
Dragon Fruit Claw
A claw that looks like a juicy slice of Dragon Fruit! Great for pulling your hair back on a hot summer day (but of course not for eating).
Shop: Dragon Fruit Claw, $26.00.
For even more hair accessories from Winona Irene, make sure to visit https://winonairene.com/.
