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The best is yet to…bun.

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Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Allure editors

and the Heartbreaker Claw Clip is a standout.

Made of sturdy metal, this clip is chic without comprising an all-day grip.

It’s a best seller and a great fit for thick hair.

Machete Midi Heirloom Claw yellow tiled claw clip on light gray background

Deputy digital director Kara McGrath wearing a Machete Midi Heirloom Claw Clip in Blue Shell Checker

Tester Feedback:Jennifer Hussein, commerce writer, loves this Emi Jay option for its uncompromising hold.

It turns out Free People agrees, with the FP Movement Jumbo Claw Clip as proof.

It comes in three sweet colors and features the gold FP Movement logo.

Allure deputy digital director Kara McGrath wearing a Machete Midi Heirloom Claw Clip in Blue Shell Checker

Deputy digital director Kara McGrath wearing a Machete Midi Heirloom Claw Clip in Blue Shell Checker

“This clip is truly jumbo.

The metal build allows for an extra dense back-of-the-head gather, and the super-strong springs mean no budging.

“The claw clip has had me in its grip since the early ’90s.

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Commerce writer Jennifer Hussein wearing the Emi Jay Heartbreaker Claw Clip in Gold Tiara

This Kitsch version is the most elegant evolution from the hunks of plastic I wore back then.

This silky, luxe, statement-maker features a generously sizedsatin bowmade by hand in the brand’s Brooklyn studio.

It comes with a dust bag for safe storage between wears.

Commerce writer Jennifer Hussein wearing the Emi Jay Heartbreaker Claw Clip in Gold Tiara

Commerce writer Jennifer Hussein wearing the Emi Jay Heartbreaker Claw Clip in Gold Tiara

And so did the Bonbonwhims Mega Lucky Clip, frankly.

This clip reminds us of playing dress-up as a kid but in a grown-up, pleasantly practical way.

It also comes in a baby pink velvet pouch for easy gifting or storing.

The Hair Edit Epic Clip rectangle tortoise claw clip in beige packaging on light gray background

Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor wearing The Hair Edit Epic Clip in Tortoise

(I said what I said!!

), gushes Shanna Shipin,Allure’s shopping director.

Now, watch beauty mogul Huda Kattan nail her everyday glam routine.

Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor wearing The Hair Edit Epic Clip in Tortoise

Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor wearing The Hair Edit Epic Clip in Tortoise

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Associate editor Annie Blay wearing the FP Movement Jumbo Claw Clip in Navy Blue

Associate editor Annie Blay wearing the FP Movement Jumbo Claw Clip in Navy Blue

Associate editor Annie Blay wearing the FP Movement Jumbo Claw Clip in Navy Blue

Kitsch Open Shape Claw Clip gold metal claw clip on light gray background

Executive beauty director Jenny Bailly wearing the Kitsch Open Shape Claw Clip in Gold

Executive beauty director Jenny Bailly wearing the Kitsch Open Shape Claw Clip in Gold

Executive beauty director Jenny Bailly wearing the Kitsch Open Shape Claw Clip in Gold

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Commerce editor Sarah Han wearing the Jennifer Behr Agatha Jaw Clip in Dusty Rose

Commerce editor Sarah Han wearing the Jennifer Behr Agatha Jaw Clip in Dusty Rose

Commerce editor Sarah Han wearing the Jennifer Behr Agatha Jaw Clip in Dusty Rose

Bonbonwhims Mega Lucky Clip blue claw clip on light gray background

Shopping director Shanna Shipin wearing the Bonbonwhims Mega Lucky Clip in Glitter Pink

Shopping director Shanna Shipin wearing the Bonbonwhims Mega Lucky Clip in Glitter Pink

Shopping director Shanna Shipin wearing the Bonbonwhims Mega Lucky Clip in Glitter Pink