Anyone with medium-to-long hair who wants a fast, no-crease way to secure a bun, twist, or half-up style, including salons that retail styling accessories at the front desk.

The large size is best suited to thick or long hair; people with fine or short hair typically get a more secure hold from a smaller claw clip instead.

The matte, soft-touch coating is the real point of difference from a basic dollar-store claw clip — it creates more friction against the hair than a shiny plastic finish, so the clip is less likely to pop open or slide down mid-day. Getting one black clip and one nude clip in the same pack also means it's more likely to disappear into either dark or light-to-medium hair without buying two separate packs.

• Gather the hair into a twist, bun, or ponytail with your hand
• Open the claw clip by squeezing the two levers at the hinge
• Position it over the gathered section and release slowly, letting the teeth close around the hair rather than snapping shut fast
• Angle it so it sits securely against the head without pulling tightly on one section, which can cause tension or breakage over time
• Store clips open or only loosely clipped when not in use to avoid warping the tension spring

Pros

• Matte soft-touch coating grips hair better than a shiny, glossy claw clip
• Two neutral shades (black and nude) in one pack work across most hair colors
• Large size handles thick or long hair without straining the hinge

Cons

• Only two color options are included, so it won't match every hair shade or outfit
• The hinge tension isn't adjustable, so very fine or slippery hair can still slide out compared to clamps with rubber-lined teeth