How to Build a Gift Set With Hair Clips and Enamel Earrings

Quick answer

Build the set around one clear theme, then let the recipient's hair type decide the clip size. A large claw for thick hair plus a midi or mini claw for half-up styles, paired with one pair of enamel earrings in a matching color story, gives you a gift set that covers more than one hairstyle. Skip the matching-everything approach; two or three coordinated pieces beat five random ones.

A hair clip and earring gift set works when the pieces can be worn together and separately. That sounds obvious, but most gift sets fail for a simple reason: the clips are all the same size, or the earrings fight the clips for attention. Fixing that takes about five minutes of planning before you add anything to a cart.

This guide walks through the decisions in the order that matters: theme first, hair type second, size mix third, and earring finish last. Everything below uses real pieces from the Jenny Lemons catalog so you can see how the choices play out.

Start with a theme, not a color

The easiest sets to build share a subject rather than a shade. Food and drink motifs are the strongest option here because the catalog already groups them: a bacon alligator clip set, a mini cola can claw, a rosé glass claw, a broccoli claw, and a sprinkle ice cream claw all read as one playful family even though the colors vary. A recipient who likes one will usually like the others.

Color-matching is the harder route. If you try to build a set around pink alone, you end up hunting for pieces that happen to share a hue, and the result often looks accidental rather than chosen. Pick the theme first, then check that at least two pieces share a color so the set still looks deliberate when worn together.

• Write down one sentence describing the recipient: 'brunch person,' 'snack humor,' 'wine friend.' If a piece doesn't fit that sentence, leave it out.
• Two or three pieces is the sweet spot. Four or more starts to feel like a clearance haul.

Let hair type set the clip sizes

This is the step most gift sets skip, and it's the one that decides whether the clips get worn. A large claw holds a full twist or bun on thick, long hair; a midi claw suits medium hair and half-up styles; a mini claw is built for fine hair, short hair, or pinning a small section. If you don't know the recipient's hair type, a midi plus a mini is the safer pair, because both work on a wider range of hair.

Size also changes how the clip reads. A 4-inch claw is a visible statement piece. A 2.5-inch alligator clip disappears into the hair and works more like a detail. Mixing one statement clip with one small clip gives the recipient options instead of duplicates.

• Thick or long hair: lead with a large claw and add a midi for half-up days.
• Fine or short hair: lead with a mini or midi; a large claw may slide.
• Unknown hair type: choose one midi and one mini, and skip the large.

Choose earrings that don't compete

Enamel earrings and novelty hair clips are both loud by design, so the set needs one piece to lead. If the clip is the statement, keep the earrings smaller or in a quieter finish. If the earrings are the statement, choose a clip in a solid or neutral-leaning color so the two don't clash at eye level.

Placement matters too. A claw sitting high on the head and earrings at the jawline are far enough apart to both be bold. A clip worn low at the nape sits close to the earrings and looks busier, so save the double-statement combination for the recipient who already dresses that way.

• One statement piece per set is the rule; two is a choice, three is chaos.
• If you can't see the clip and the earrings in the same mental picture, they probably don't belong in the same box.

Check the practical details before you buy

Final-sale items can't be returned or exchanged, and several of the pieces in this catalog carry that note. That matters for gifts because the recipient can't swap a size or color. If you're unsure about the theme or the hair type, buy from the returnable pieces or choose a safer size like a midi.

Bundle discounts also have limits. Some sale items aren't eligible for bundle discounts, so a set built entirely from discounted pieces may not stack the way you expect. Check each product page rather than assuming the cart will sort it out.

• Note which pieces are final sale before you commit to a themed set.
• Sale pricing doesn't always combine with bundle discounts; verify per item.

Decision rules for building the set

• If you know the hair type: Lead with a clip sized to that hair: large for thick or long hair, midi for medium, mini for fine or short. Add one clip in the next size down for half-up styles. Two sizes, one theme. That's the whole set.
• If you don't know the hair type: Choose a midi and a mini. Both work across a wider range of hair than a large claw, which can slide out of fine hair. Avoid large claws when hair type is unknown.
• If the recipient is hard to shop for: Stick to returnable pieces and skip final-sale items, since the recipient can't exchange a theme or size that misses. Check the final-sale note on each product page.
• If you want the set to look intentional: Pick one shared color across at least two pieces and let the theme carry the rest. One statement piece, one supporting piece, one pair of earrings. Coordination beats matching.

Catalog pieces that work well in a set

• Bacon Alligator Hair Clip Set: Set of two bacon-shaped alligator clips handmade from cellulose acetate, each measuring 2.5" x 0.75". Final sale, not eligible for returns or exchanges. Two small clips in one purchase gives you a matching pair for pigtails or sectioned styles, and the small size suits fine or short hair. Because it's final sale, it's a better pick when you're confident about the recipient's taste.
• Mini Cola Can Hair Claw Clip: A small claw made from cellulose acetate, a plant-based alternative to plastic, with a red soda can design and dimensional pull tab. Handmade by skilled artisans, so slight color variation is expected. The mini size is the safest bet for fine hair, short hair, or half-up styles, which makes it a low-risk addition when you don't know the recipient's hair type. Expect small differences between pieces rather than an identical factory finish.
• Midi Rose Wine Glass Hair Claw Clip: A 3" x 1.5" pink rosé glass claw made from cellulose acetate and handmade. Midi is the middle ground that works on medium hair and in half-up styles, so it pairs well with either a mini or a large clip. The pink color gives you a shared shade to tie the rest of the set together.
• Large Broccoli Hair Claw Clip: A 4" x 3" claw made from eco-friendly cellulose acetate, handmade and hand-painted with unique color variations. Sale item, not eligible for bundle discounts. The large format is built for thick or long hair that needs real holding power, and the hand-painted finish means each piece differs slightly. Because it's excluded from bundle discounts, factor that in if you're building a multi-piece set around it.

Who this set approach fits

Best for

• Gift-givers who know the recipient's hair length or type and want clips that actually get worn
• People building a themed accessory gift set around food or drink motifs
• Anyone pairing one statement clip with a single pair of enamel earrings

Not for

• Shoppers who need a guaranteed exchange option, since several pieces are final sale
• Recipients with very thick, long hair who need a large claw and nothing smaller
• Anyone shopping for fine jewelry or precious-metal earrings rather than enamel novelty pieces

Build the set in this order: theme, hair type, size mix, earrings. Get those four right and you'll hand over something that gets worn past the first week, not just photographed on the day.