Claw clips, sized to your hair.

It depends on how much hair the clip has to hold. Every clip is sized by the longest side of the closed clip: Mini (under 1.75 in), Small (1.75 to 2.9 in), Medium (3 to 3.8 in), Large (3.9 to 4.6 in) and XL (4.7 to 5.4 in). As a starting point, fine or thin hair suits a Small or a Medium, medium hair a Medium or a Large, thick hair a Large or an XL, and very thick or curly hair an XL or two clips. For a half-up style, go one size down. Our claw clip size guide finds your size in two questions.

Go by length first. Thick hair needs room, so start with a Large (3.9 to 4.6 in) for shoulder-length hair and an XL (4.7 to 5.4 in) for long hair. Very thick, curly or very long hair usually needs an XL or two clips. If a clip only closes when you squeeze it, or pops open during the day, it is too small. See all claw clips for thick hair.

Smaller ones. A Medium (3 to 3.8 in) holds a full updo on most fine hair, and a Mini or a Small holds a half-up style. A clip that is too big has little to grip, so it slides down. Between two sizes, take the smaller one. Shop claw clips for thin and fine hair.

Most long hair needs a Large or an XL, 3.9 to 5.4 in. Long fine hair can stay with a Medium, and very thick or curly long hair usually needs an XL or two clips. Fold the length in half before you twist it, so the clip closes on a compact twist. Browse claw clips for long hair.

Yes. Our ready-made claw clip sets hold 2 to 10 clips, and each set says which hair it suits. You can also add any single clips to your bag, in any sizes and colors.

Gather your hair as if for a ponytail, twist it up against the back of your head, then open the clip and close it over the twist, with the teeth toward your head. Let the ends fan out over the top, or tuck them in for a neater look. Our guide How to use a claw clip, step by step shows each move.

Usually it is the size. A clip that is too small only closes if you squeeze it, pops open, or lets hair escape at the sides: go one size up. A clip that is too big closes easily, then slides down or drags under its own weight: go one size down, or twist your hair a little tighter. The size guide gives every size in inches.

Yes. Claw clip, jaw clip and hair claw are three names for the same accessory: two curved rows of teeth joined by a spring hinge. You squeeze the ends to open it, place it over a twist of hair and let go. Claw clips are made of plastic, acetate or metal, in sizes from Mini to XL.

Orders ship from abroad. They are prepared in 1 to 3 business days, then arrive in 1 to 18 business days, with tracking. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more; below that, it is $5.90. We ship to the US Mainland only (the 48 contiguous states and D.C.), not to Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories. Details are in our shipping policy.

Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to ask for a return, then 14 more days to send the clip back. It must be new or lightly used: clean, undamaged and complete. Return postage is paid by you, unless the item arrived damaged, faulty or wrong. Your refund is issued 3 to 7 business days after we check the return. Read our return policy.