How to Make a Claw Clip Stay Tight In Thick Hair
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Do you have thick hair that makes it difficult to pull it back and keep it up with a claw or butterfly clip?
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I definitely relate! I love the effortless look of the claw clip, but we all know that beauty that looks effortless rarely is.
I wanted to find a way to keep a butterfly clip in my thick hair, and I've found the best trick for keeping it tight! Keep reading to see how.
How to Make a Claw Clip Stay Tight In Thick Hair
- Start with a loose low ponytail and wrap your hair elastic around 2 to 3 times. Depending on how thick your hair is, you can choose how tight to put your ponytail.
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- Then, pull the elastic down about half an inch from the base of your head. Use your pointer fingers to poke through right above the elastic and make a hole in your hair.
- Then, flip your ponytail upside down and thread it up through the hole from the bottom.
- TIP: I use two fingers to keep the hole open so I can push the ponytail through easier.
- After your ponytail has been flipped up and under and is back through the hole, grab the sections of loose hair and pull a bit tighter.
- Pull out any hair around the crown of your head that you want looser.
- Lastly, twist the ponytail up and, using your dominant hand, open the claw clip and clip it around it. The ponytail helps keep your hair extra tight in the clip.
- For a different look, you can spin the loose hair from your ponytail and twist the remaining hair back down again in the shape of a rainbow and place the claw clip around both pieces of hair. The slip keeps any loose hair poking out.
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Erica
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