Vintage Christmas Claw Clip | Salon-Selected

Vintage Christmas Claw Clip -- Marbled Cellulose Acetate, Sold Individually | Salon-Selected

Each clip is sold on its own and you choose the shape. All three come in the Vintage Christmas print, a marbled multicolor pattern in classic holiday reds, greens, and gold. Each clip runs 2 to 3 inches, which puts it in the small-to-medium range: big enough to hold a half-up twist or a fine-to-medium ponytail, small enough to wear all day without weight.

The clips are cut from cellulose acetate, a plant-derived material made from wood pulp and cotton. This is the meaningful difference against a drugstore claw clip: acetate is more durable than acrylic or PVC and it is biodegradable, so the clip that holds better also lasts longer before it snaps at the hinge. Because the acetate plates are cut individually, each clip carries slight variation in color and pattern, which is a mark of the material rather than a defect.

Choosing a shape. All three shapes are cut from the same acetate at the same scale, so they hold the same way. The difference is how the clip reads in the hair. The square is the most geometric and sits as a visible accent. The squiggly has the softest outline and blends into a twist. The clamshell is the most traditional claw silhouette. If you are buying for someone else, any of the three is a safe pick at this size.

Delena carries three shapes rather than one because holding shape matters more than size for most hair types, and the shape you reach for daily is the one that matches how you actually wear your hair. A clip always leaves the hairline exposed, so smooth flyaways with the Hair Finishing Stick before you twist and clip. Pair it with the Peace Red Plaid Hair Tie Bracelets for a coordinated look, browse the rest of the Christmas hair accessories, or see the full Shop All collection.

Works best for: half-up styles, twists and buns, fine to medium hair, Christmas gifting and stocking stuffers, and everyday wear through the season.

Material: Cellulose acetate, plant-derived and biodegradable | Size: Small to medium, 2 to 3 inches | Print: Vintage Christmas, multicolor red, green and gold | Sold: Individually, choose Square, Squiggly, or Clamshell

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this sold as a set or as a single clip?

A single clip. You choose one shape at checkout, and each shape is priced the same. Buy more than one if you want the full trio or if you routinely section your hair into more than one clip.

What is cellulose acetate and why does it matter in a claw clip?

Cellulose acetate is a synthetic fiber made from plant derivatives such as wood pulp and cotton. Compared with acrylic or PVC clips, it is more durable and it is biodegradable, so the clip holds its tension longer before the hinge gives out.

What size are these clips?

Each clip measures 2 to 3 inches, which is the small-to-medium range. That suits half-up sections, twists, and fine to medium ponytails rather than a full thick updo.

Why does the pattern vary between clips?

Each acetate plate is cut individually during production, so every clip carries slight variation in color and pattern. No two are identical.

Will a claw clip this size hold thick hair?

Small and medium clips hold a section rather than the whole head on thick hair. Twist the section first and set the clip against the twist, or use two clips, rather than trying to grip loose thick hair in one pass.

Are these only for Christmas?

The print is built on Christmas reds and greens, so it reads strongest from late fall through December. The marbled pattern is subtle enough at this size to carry into winter.