Woman at a café table with her hair in a loose twist held by the tortoise claw clip
Light tortoise acetate claw clip with an open rectangle shape
Light tortoise acetate claw clip with an open rectangle shape
A woman presses the tortoise claw clip over a twist of brown hair at the back of her head
Close-up of the glossy honey and brown tortoise pattern and the interlocking teeth of the clip
The tortoise claw clip resting in an open palm, about the length of the palm
Woman laughing as she pushes loose hair out of her face while typing at a desk

Tortoise Acetate Claw Clip

$16.99

Twist, clip, done: a polished updo on even the most rushed morning.

Arrives by Nov 30

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  • 30-day returns
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Safety & care notes

  • Glossy acetate
  • Honey tortoise
  • Palm-size
  • Five-second updo. Twist, clip, walk out the door. No mirror marathon, no bobby pins.
  • Looks like jewellery. Glossy tortoise acetate reads polished, from the school run to the office.
More about it
  • Room for a full twist. A wide-opening jaw with interlocking teeth that close over your hair.
  • Goes with everything. Warm honey and brown tones that suit blonde, brunette and grey hair alike.
Safety & care
  • Small parts and a spring: keep away from young children.
  • Wipe with a soft, dry cloth to keep the gloss.
  • Keep it away from hair dryers and hot car dashboards.
  • Don't force it open wider than it opens easily.
Tortoise Acetate Claw Clip $16.99
  • Free shipping over $35
  • 30-day returns
  • Ships in 1–2 business days
  • Glossy acetate
  • Honey tortoise
  • Palm-size
A woman presses the tortoise claw clip over a twist of brown hair at the back of her head

Twist. Clip. Out the door.

Woman at a café table with her hair in a loose twist held by the tortoise claw clip

The rushed morning

From messy to finished in one twist

Hair down, five minutes to go, and it won't behave. Gather it, twist it up the back of your head and press the clip in over the twist. It holds a neat, loose updo that looks on purpose. Two loose strands at the front and you're ready.

Close-up of the glossy honey and brown tortoise pattern and the interlocking teeth of the clip

Glossy acetate

The clip that passes for jewellery

Plastic gym clips look like plastic gym clips. This one is cut from acetate sheet and baked to a deep gloss, in a honey tortoise pattern with dark brown spots. It looks at home with a blazer, a knit or a slip dress.

The tortoise claw clip resting in an open palm, about the length of the palm

Every day

Desk to dinner, one clip

Clip it in for the commute, take it out to shake your hair free, clip it back for the evening. The open rectangle shape works for a full twist, a half-up style or a low knot at the nape.

In 3 steps

How it works

  1. 1

    Gather and twist

    Pull your hair back and twist it up the back of your head.

  2. 2

    Open the clip

    Squeeze the top edges so the teeth open wide.

  3. 3

    Clip over the twist

    Press the teeth in over the twist and let go. Loosen a few strands if you like.

How it compares

Light tortoise acetate claw clip with an open rectangle shapeTortoise Acetate Claw ClipBasic plastic claw clip
Material Acetate sheet, baked glossMoulded plastic
Look Tortoise pattern, jewellery-likeSolid colour, sporty
Design Open rectangleVaries
Best for Polished everyday updosGym and showers
Light tortoise acetate claw clip with an open rectangle shape

Tortoise Acetate Claw Clip

Twist, clip, done: a polished updo on even the most rushed morning.

Free shipping over $35 · 30-day returns

When you'll reach for it

  • No-time mornings

    A polished updo while the coffee brews, no styling needed.

  • Desk days

    Hair off your neck and out of your face through every call.

  • Travel days

    Easy to lean back on a long journey in a low knot, and it packs flat.

  • Small gift

    A pretty, useful add-on for a birthday or a stocking.

Questions, answered

Will it hold my thick hair?

It holds a twist of medium to fairly thick hair well. For very thick, long hair, use it for a low knot or a half-up style rather than a tight high bun.

Is it just plastic?

No. It's cut from acetate sheet and baked to a deep gloss, the material many premium hair clips use. It feels smoother and looks richer than moulded plastic, more like a tortoiseshell sunglasses frame.

How big is it?

It's a palm-size rectangle clip that fits easily in your hand, a coat pocket or a small bag. Packed, it measures about 7 x 3 x 4 cm.

Can I lie back or lean on it?

A claw clip sits out from your head, so leaning back on it isn't comfortable. For long drives, clip a low knot at the nape instead.

What colour exactly is it?

Light tortoise: a warm honey base with dark brown spots. It looks warm and rich against blonde, brown, red and grey hair.

What if it doesn't suit me?

If it's not right for you, you can send it back under our returns policy. Email us and we'll walk you through it.

Still have questions? Email mariahnevels602@gmail.com. We reply within one business day.

Light tortoise acetate claw clip with an open rectangle shape

Tortoise Acetate Claw Clip

Twist, clip, done: a polished updo on even the most rushed morning.

Free shipping over $35 · 30-day returns