My Hair Is Too Thin for Claw Clips — How Do I Make Them Stay? 🎀
Claw clips look amazing on everyone...
Until you have fine or thin hair and your clip decides to slide out five minutes after you put it in.
If you've ever thought:
“Claw clips just don't work for my hair.”
Don't give up yet.
The problem may simply be how you're using them.
1. Choose a Smaller Clip
If your hair is thin, an oversized claw clip may have too much space and not enough hair to grip.
Try a smaller or medium-sized clip that matches your hair volume.
The goal isn't to use the biggest clip.
It's to use the right clip.
2. Try a Half-Up Style
This is one of the easiest solutions.
Instead of putting all your hair into the clip, take the top section and secure it at the back.
You'll have less hair to manage and the clip gets a more compact section to grip.
Plus, it looks effortlessly cute.
3. Twist Your Hair Before Clipping
Don't simply gather your hair and clip it.
Try twisting the section first.
A twist creates more structure and gives the clip more material to hold.
4. Create a Small Ponytail First
If your hair is extremely fine, you can create a small ponytail with a thin hair tie and then place the claw clip over it.
The hair tie provides additional grip while the claw clip gives you the look you want.
5. Add a Little Texture
Very smooth hair can be slippery.
If your hair is freshly washed and feels extremely silky, a little texture can help.
You can also try lightly backcombing a small section where the clip will sit.
Don't overdo it — the goal is simply to create a little extra grip.
6. Look for Clips With Good Teeth
For thin hair, the design of the clip matters.
Look for:
✔ Smaller teeth that can grip your hair
✔ A secure spring
✔ A size appropriate for your hair volume
✔ A lightweight design
A huge, heavy clip can actually make the problem worse because its own weight pulls your hair down.
🎀 The Best Trick?
Don't try to force your hair to work with a clip.
Choose the clip according to your hair.
Fine hair can absolutely work with claw clips — you just need the right size and technique.
So if you've been avoiding claw clips because they never stay...
try a smaller clip + a twist + a little texture.
You might be surprised by how much difference it makes.
Explore KOJESHA's collection of cute claw clips and find a size that works for your hair. 💗