How to do a claw clip twist, step by step
- On freshly washed or very silky hair, spray it lightly first so the clip has something to grip.
- Gather your hair at the nape and twist it.
- Bring the twist up so it lies flat against the back of your head.
- Clip over the twist, in the middle, just above the thickest part.
- Leave the ends out and let them fall, or tuck them under for a neater twist.
Why it slips past the waist
Clean, straight hair is slippery, and past the waist there's enough of it to slide a clip down within the hour. Texture first gives the teeth something to hold, and clipping the twist rather than loose hair means the clip is holding a shape, not a weight.
What you need
Five inches across: on hair this long, the size is what lets it close over the twist.
The texture step, for slippery hair. It's $83 a can, and the scent is strong.
Steps checked against: Hair Tutorial: How To Use Hair Claws (Tegen Accessories, checked 2026-10-13); Three Simple Claw Clip Hairstyles (Classic French Twist) (eCosmetics, checked 2026-10-13).