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Every single morning when I’m running out of my apartment, there are three things I quadruple-check my bag for: my keys, my wallet, and a claw clip. There’s a reason you can spot these handy hair accessories everywhere, including the stylish streets of NYC, in viral TikTok tutorials, and nestled in the strands of it-girl celebs like Hailey Bieber and Sofia Richie Grainge. Claw clips don’t just look cute, they make chic updos a breeze for every hair type and texture.

The beauty of the claw clip lies in its versatility. For one thing, they can be less damaging than tightly-woun

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