"Metal hair clips have sharp edges that can snag and pull at the hair. This can cause split ends and weaken strands over time. Claw clips, especially if used repeatedly or too tightly, can create ...

To me, claw clips have always been utilitarian. My mom has worn a plain tortoiseshell one when she’s cooking for as long as I can remember, and I used to wear one to keep my hair out of my face ...

I said to myself: 'I sell combs and clips, why don't I combine the two?'" And so the iconic claw hair clip was born ... and pour a type of metal alloy on top to give us the final mould.