Hairstylists and at-home stylists doing pin curls, roller sets, or hair sectioning during cutting or coloring. Works on any hair type or length that can be pinned into a section; suited to any experience level as a basic salon tool.

The aluminum build means these clips won't rust or seize up after repeated contact with wet setting lotion or styling steam the way lower-grade painted steel clips can, and the wide single prong lets you clip a whole roller or pin curl section in one motion rather than pinching small pieces at a time.

Section damp hair as desired, then wrap it around a roller or twist it into a pin curl. Squeeze the clip open, slide the single prong across the base of the roller or curl against the scalp, and release so the spring holds it in place. Leave the clip in until the hair is dry or the set has cooled, then squeeze it open again to remove.

Pros

• Rust-proof aluminum holds up to wet setting lotion, water, and styling steam without corroding.
• Single-prong spring design opens wide to grip larger sections or a roller in one clip.
• Lightweight, so several can be worn in the hair at once without pulling or added weight.

Cons

• The wide single-prong shape is less precise than a double-prong clip for fine, small sectioning.
• Metal clips can leave crease or dent marks if clamped too tightly or left on too long.
• Sold in one clip size only, with no color-coding or size variety in the pack.