Best Non Slip Claw Clips When Your Hair Won't Hold

The best non slip claw clips for volume are the Unbednigt 6 Pack Hair Claw Clips, a large-classic size set with textured interior jaws and six clips in the box. If you spend your day leaning your head against a car headrest or an office chair, the Kitsch Large Flat Claw Clip is the better buy at 1.3 in deep. Volume is where this category gets confusing, and it's worth saying up front: a claw clip holds hair, it doesn't manufacture body. Only one pick here is built for lifting roots, and it isn't a clip you'd wear outside.

Best non slip claw clips for volume at a glance

How I screened this category down to five

I started with the published specifications, because that's the only comparable material a claw clip listing gives you. Size, count, weight, dimensions, material, tooth layout. Everything else is marketing language about elegance and versatility, and it's identical across every listing in the category.

Three numbers did most of the sorting:

1. Clip footprint. A clip's stated width and length tell you how much hair it can wrap. The Kitsch publishes 3.22 x 1.3 x 4.72 in. The Viabty and DEEKA claim roughly 1.5 in squares. Those are not competing for the same head.
2. Count per box. One clip versus ten changes the whole value calculation, and it changes what happens when you lose one.
3. Weight. A 1.76 oz single clip sits differently than a 7.83 oz set of six. Per-clip weight hints at material thickness.

What got cut: listings with no published dimensions and no published count, and listings whose only differentiator was a colour name. If a clip's page can't tell me how big it is, I can't tell you whether it fits your hair.

That left five picks spanning the cheapest option here to the most expensive, one clip per box to ten. All five sit in the clips and barrettes shelf or the claws shelf on Amazon.

Does a claw clip actually add volume?

Here's where you need to be honest with yourself before you buy. Searching for the best non slip claw clips for volume returns two different products, and only one of them does what the phrase implies.

A claw clip is a jawed clip you use to hold hair up. It creates the appearance of volume by lifting length off your neck and letting the crown puff out. That's a styling effect, not a physical lift.

A root clip, sometimes sold as a volumizing clip, is a small clip you place at the roots while hair dries. It props the root up so it sets away from the scalp. That's a physical lift, and it happens in your bathroom, not out at dinner.

Four of the five picks here are the first kind. The Ivyu is the second. Its listing describes it as a root lifter for curly hair, mentioning blow-drying, diffusing and plopping. So if your goal is genuinely fuller roots, the Ivyu is the tool, and one of the four wearable clips is what you put in afterwards.

Nothing in these five listings publishes a measured lift figure, and no claw clip can promise one. Judge that part yourself against your own hair.

Single row or double row teeth: which grips harder?

Three of the five listings lead with a double row of teeth. That's the specification worth understanding, because it's the closest thing this category has to a real differentiator.

• Single row clips have one line of teeth per jaw. Fewer contact points, easier to open, more prone to sliding on fine or freshly washed hair.
• Double row clips add a second staggered line. More contact points across the same jaw width. Viabty says its double row holds hair more firmly than ordinary claw clips. DEEKA makes the same claim in nearly the same words.
• Textured interiors, which is what Unbednigt describes, add friction across the jaw surface rather than adding teeth.

Two things to keep straight. First, all three are the manufacturer's descriptions, not standardised measurements, so nobody publishes a grip figure you can compare. Second, tooth count only matters relative to hair volume. A double-row 1.5 in clip stuffed with thick hair still slips, because the jaw ran out of room long before the teeth ran out of grip.

That's why footprint outranks tooth layout in my screening. Get the size right first, then let the teeth do the fine work.

1. Unbednigt 6 Pack Hair Claw Clips for Women — Best overall

The only pick here that pairs a large-classic jaw with a textured interior and six clips in the box, which covers the widest range of hair thickness in this set.

Best for: thick or long hair that needs a large clip with textured jaws Skip it if: you only want one clip and hate storing spares

Size is the reason this wins. The listed size is Large-Classic, and it's one of only two large picks in this set. The other large one, the Kitsch, ships as a single clip. So if you have thick hair and you want backups, this is the only listing here that gives you both.

Unbednigt describes an innovative textured interior rather than a double row of teeth, which is a different approach to the same problem. Instead of more teeth, more friction across the jaw. The listing also names the construction: acrylic resin and alloy, which is more material detail than most pages in this category bother to publish.

Weight is where you should pay attention. The 7.83 oz figure covers all six clips, so each averages roughly 1.3 oz. That's substantial for a claw clip, and it points at thick jaws rather than flimsy ones.

The trade-off against the Kitsch is depth. Nothing here says these sit flat, so leaning back against a headrest will press one into your scalp. And it's mid-range in price for this set, so you're not getting six clips at the cheapest terms available.

Pros:

• Large-Classic size, one of only two large picks here
• Six clips per box, so a lost clip costs nothing
• Textured interior jaws claimed for grip
• Material named: acrylic resin and alloy
• Assorted neutral colours across the set

Cons:

• No flat profile, so uncomfortable when you lean back
• No published individual clip dimensions
• Priced mid-range rather than cheapest here
• Textured grip is the manufacturer's claim, not a measured figure

2. Kitsch Large Flat Claw Clip for Women — Best premium

The only pick with a published depth figure, and at 1.3 in it's the one you can lean your head against.

Best for: anyone who leans back in a car seat or office chair all day Skip it if: you need more than one clip or want a spare

This is the most expensive pick here, and it's also the one buyers choose most often across this set. The published dimensions explain both. At 3.22 x 1.3 x 4.72 in, it's wide and long enough to wrap a lot of hair, but only 1.3 in deep. That flat profile is the entire pitch, and it's a genuine functional difference rather than a colour story.

Kitsch says the flat shape sits comfortably against your head for lounging, driving or resting back, without pressure points. That's the specific problem large claw clips create, and nothing else in this set addresses it with a published number.

At 1.76 oz for a single clip, it's the heaviest individual clip here by a clear margin. The Unbednigt averages around 1.3 oz per clip. That extra mass in a clip this size suggests thicker material through the hinge, which is where cheap claw clips usually fail.

The obvious cost is quantity. One clip, one colour, one tortoise pattern. Lose it and you're buying again. The Viabty gives you eight for less. Kitsch also describes it as gripping all hair types without slipping, but publishes no tooth-row detail, so you're trusting the shape rather than a stated layout.

Pros:

• Published 1.3 in depth, the flattest profile in this set
• Large 3.22 x 4.72 in face wraps plenty of hair
• Heaviest single clip here at 1.76 oz
• The one buyers choose most often across these five

Cons:

• Single clip, no spare, no colour choice
• Most expensive pick in this set
• No published tooth layout to compare against the double-row picks
• Only one seller lists it

3. Viabty 1.6" Matte Small Double Row Teeth Hair Clips — Best for heavy use

Eight double-row clips in one box makes this the pick for people who lose clips faster than they wear them out.

Best for: fine or short hair, and anyone who loses clips constantly Skip it if: your ponytail is thick enough to need a large clip

Eight clips, eight colours, one of the two cheapest picks here. That combination is why this one earns the heavy-use label. Clips get left in gym bags, hotel bathrooms and coat pockets, and a box of eight absorbs that better than a box of one.

The clip is small: Viabty puts it at roughly 1.5 x 1.57 in, with the listing title citing 1.6". That's a half-up clip or a fine-hair clip, and the listing is explicit about targeting thin and fine hair. Double row teeth are the grip claim, described as holding more firmly than ordinary claw clips.

The matte finish across all eight is worth a note. Glossy clips telegraph plastic; matte reads more expensive than it is, and neutral tones mean you don't have to think about matching.

Where this loses is capacity. A 1.5 in jaw simply cannot wrap thick hair, and forcing it will pop the clip open regardless of how many rows of teeth it has. The published weight of 7.65 g is also oddly low, which suggests it's describing one clip rather than the box, so you're guessing at total shipping weight. And it's the slowest seller of these five, though the price position explains a lot of that.

Pros:

• Eight clips in eight matte neutral colours
• Second-cheapest pick in this set
• Double row teeth claimed for firmer grip
• Small size suits fine and short hair specifically

Cons:

• Roughly 1.5 in jaw is too small for thick hair
• Weight spec of 7.65 g is ambiguous per clip versus per box
• Slowest seller among these five
• Only one seller lists it

4. DEEKA Double Row Teeth Hair Clips Small Claw Clips — Best budget pick

The cheapest of the five, with a published 1.76 oz box weight and a named model number, which is more transparency than the price suggests.

Best for: half-up styles on thin or short hair, on the cheapest terms here Skip it if: you want a spread of colours or a large jaw

This is the cheapest pick in the set, and it's built for a narrow job. DEEKA states the clip at roughly 1.52 x 1.52 in and says outright that the small size suits thin hair and half-up styles. That's a refreshingly honest listing in a category where everything claims to fit all hair types.

Four clips, all matte neutral, 1.76 oz for the box. Divide that out and each clip is well under half an ounce, so these are light. Light is good on fine hair, where a heavy clip drags itself down the length no matter what the teeth do.

The double row teeth claim mirrors Viabty's almost word for word, and DEEKA names the material as strong durable resin. It also publishes a model number, U149, which the two cheapest listings here don't all do.

Against the Viabty, the maths is straightforward: four clips rather than eight, and the Viabty's eight-colour spread is more useful than DEEKA's four. The dimensions are close enough that grip won't be the deciding factor. And like every small clip here, it's out of its depth on thick hair. If your hair is heavy, the cheapest option in this set is the wrong one.

Pros:

• Cheapest pick in this set
• Published 1.52 x 1.52 in clip size
• Lightest box here at 1.76 oz for four clips
• Listing states thin-hair suitability plainly

Cons:

• Four clips versus eight for a similar outlay
• Too small for thick or long hair
• Fewer colours than the Viabty alternative
• Only one seller lists it

5. Ivyu 10 Hair Volume Clip — Best for small spaces

Ten small root clips at 1.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 in each, sold for lifting roots while hair dries rather than for wearing out.

Best for: curly hair being air-dried or diffused at the roots Skip it if: you want a clip you can wear out of the house

This one is a different tool wearing the same word. Ivyu describes it as a root lifter, mentioning blow-drying, diffusing, air-drying and plopping. You clip these in at the scalp while hair dries, then take them out. They are not updo clips.

The dimensions confirm it: 1.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 in per clip, ten in the box, 6.38 oz total. That works out around 0.64 oz each, light enough to sit at the root without dragging the section down while it sets. The listing describes a double row of precision-engineered teeth for lift and hold, and says the lightweight build is gentler than harsh metal clips.

Ten clips is the highest count here, and it's the right number, because sectioning a full head of curls needs several at once. This is where the small-spaces label lands too: at under two inches on the longest side, the whole set stores in a drawer corner.

The catch is that it's the second-most-expensive pick in this set for a product you can't wear in public, and no lift measurement is published anywhere. If you were hoping for one purchase that both lifts roots and holds an updo, this isn't it, and neither is anything else here.

Pros:

• Ten clips, the highest count in this set
• Published 1.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 in per-clip dimensions
• Roughly 0.64 oz each, light on wet sections
• Double row teeth claimed for root lift and hold

Cons:

• Not a wearable clip, drying use only
• Second-most-expensive pick here despite the narrow use
• No published lift measurement of any kind
• Black only, and only one seller lists it

How many clips do you actually need?

Count varies wildly across these five, from one clip to ten, and it's worth deciding deliberately rather than defaulting to the biggest box.

• One clip works if you have a fixed routine and a fixed spot you keep it. The Kitsch is the pick, and its flat profile is a genuine reason to accept the single.
• Four clips covers one at home, one in a bag, two spare. DEEKA's box, on the cheapest terms in this set.
• Six clips is the sweet spot for large-clip wearers who lose things. Unbednigt, in assorted colours.
• Eight clips is heavy-rotation territory, or a household where more than one person raids the drawer. Viabty.
• Ten small clips is not a quantity choice at all. It's what sectioning curls at the root requires. Ivyu.

One thing worth flagging on the weight figures. The Unbednigt 7.83 oz and Ivyu 6.38 oz numbers look like box totals. DEEKA's 1.76 oz is a box total for four. Viabty's 7.65 g is almost certainly one clip. Compare per-clip where you can, and don't read a low box weight as a flimsy clip.

What these listings don't tell you

A few gaps are worth naming, because you'll notice them after the box arrives.

No warranty appears on any of the five. Not one listing publishes a stated warranty period. Claw clips break at the hinge and the spring, and you're on your own for all five.

Grip is never quantified. Three listings claim double row teeth, one claims a textured interior, one claims non-slip hold from its shape. None publishes a measurement. "Holds more firmly than ordinary claw clips" is the manufacturer's phrasing, not a test result.

Two listings omit per-clip dimensions. Unbednigt gives you "Large-Classic" and nothing more. Viabty's clip size appears in a feature bullet rather than the specifications, and the number there doesn't quite match the title. Only the Kitsch and Ivyu publish clean three-axis dimensions.

Material detail is inconsistent. Unbednigt names acrylic resin and alloy. DEEKA names resin. Kitsch says high-quality materials, which tells you nothing. Ivyu says lightweight and not metal.

If you need a specific spec confirmed before committing, the listing page is where to check it, since only the Unbednigt has more than one seller.

The verdict

If you have thick or long hair and want the best non slip claw clips for volume in a box you can actually live with, buy the Unbednigt 6 Pack. Large-Classic sizing plus a textured interior plus six clips is a combination nothing else here matches, and the 7.83 oz box weight points at real material rather than thin plastic.

If your day involves a headrest, a pillow, or a high-backed office chair, buy the Kitsch instead. The 1.3 in published depth is the one specification in this set that solves a problem the others create, and at 1.76 oz for one clip it's the most substantial individual clip here.

The cutoff is hair thickness, and roughly 1.6 inches of jaw is where it sits. Below that, the small double-row picks are genuinely better: the Viabty at eight clips or the DEEKA at four, both on the cheapest terms in this set, both explicitly sold for thin and fine hair. Above it, you need a large clip, and forcing a 1.5 in jaw around thick hair will pop it open no matter how many rows of teeth the listing advertises.

The Ivyu sits outside that decision entirely. It's a drying tool for curly roots, ten clips at 1.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 in each, and it does something none of the wearable clips can.

FAQ

Are the best non slip claw clips for volume worth buying over a hair tie?

Non slip claw clips are worth it if you want hair up without a tension line across the crown. A tie compresses; a claw clip holds from the sides and lets the top stay lifted. The Unbednigt 6 Pack gives you six for one outlay, so per clip the cost of switching is small. Ties still win for workouts.

Can a claw clip really create volume, or is that marketing?

A claw clip creates the look of volume by lifting length away from the neck so the crown sits fuller. It does not physically lift roots. For that you need a root clip used on damp hair, like the Ivyu 10-pack at 1.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 in per clip. The two products get sold under the same search term but do different jobs.

What size claw clip do I need for thick hair?

For thick hair, size is the deciding specification, and small clips fail first. The DEEKA at roughly 1.52 x 1.52 in and the Viabty at roughly 1.5 x 1.57 in are both sold for thin hair. Go with the Unbednigt's Large-Classic jaw or the Kitsch's 3.22 x 4.72 in face, and treat tooth count as secondary.

Unbednigt 6 Pack or Kitsch flat clip: which should I buy?

Between the Unbednigt 6 Pack and the Kitsch, choose by posture. The Kitsch publishes a 1.3 in depth so it sits flat against a headrest or pillow, but ships as one tortoise clip. The Unbednigt ships six large clips in assorted colours with textured jaws. Six spares beats one clip unless leaning back matters to you daily.

What's the biggest mistake people make buying claw clips?

The biggest mistake is buying on tooth count instead of jaw size. Double row teeth help, and three of these five claim it, but a 1.5 in clip stuffed with thick hair pops open because the jaw filled up, not because grip failed. Match the footprint to your ponytail thickness first, then compare tooth layout between clips of the same size.

Start by measuring, roughly, how thick your gathered ponytail is at the base. That single check tells you which half of this list to read, and it's the step almost nobody takes before ordering. If it's substantial, the Unbednigt 6 Pack is the safe default: large enough to close properly, textured for grip, and with five backups in the drawer so a lost clip never breaks your routine. If it's slim, the small double-row picks were built for exactly your hair, and they cost the least here. Either way, buy for the jaw, not the claim.

Last updated: September 26, 2026. Product availability re-checked.

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