If you’ve ever tried to pull your thick hair into a claw clip, you already know the struggle — that moment when the clip either slips halfway down your ponytail, digs into your scalp, or snaps altogether. Thick hair is beautiful, but it demands more from an accessory.
For years, most clips were designed for looks, not performance. They weren’t built to hold real volume or weight. The result? Clips that pinch, slide, or break — and a lot of frustration for people whose hair deserves better.
That’s exactly why Mello was created: to rethink what a claw clip could be, starting from the foundation — the engineering.
Why Most Claw Clips Don’t Work for Thick Hair
Most claw clips on the market are made with brittle, rigid plastic. It’s cheap, lightweight, and easy to mold — but it’s also the main reason those clips fail.
Traditional materials don’t flex under pressure. When thick or dense hair is twisted and clipped, the clip’s arms are forced to stretch beyond their limit. That pressure leads to cracking, snapping, or a weak grip that can’t hold up the hair’s weight.
Beyond breakage, there’s also discomfort. Hard plastic clips press directly against the scalp, creating pressure points that can cause headaches or soreness. Add in a slippery surface that can’t maintain hold, and you have a design that simply doesn’t serve people with thick hair.
The problem isn’t your hair — it’s the clip.
The Design Behind the Perfect Hold
At Mello, every element of the Cloud Clip was designed to fix what traditional clips ignored. It wasn’t a cosmetic redesign — it was a full reengineering.
Developed in Korea with an obsession for comfort and performance, the Cloud Clip uses Mello’s proprietary CloudFlex™ material — a flexible, soft-touch polymer that adapts to your hair’s shape and density. Instead of resisting your hair, it moves with it.
Here’s how that translates to comfort and hold:
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Adaptive Flexibility: The CloudFlex™ body compresses gently around your hair, creating secure tension without forcing your strands into rigid spaces.
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Balanced Weight Distribution: A subtle curvature in the clip’s arms ensures that pressure is evenly spread, so you don’t feel any pulling or pinching at the scalp.
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Inward-Curving Teeth: Each tooth is designed to cradle the hair without digging in — giving grip without discomfort.
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Durable, Tested Spring: The internal spring mechanism is reinforced to maintain consistent tension even after months of daily use.
The result? A clip that feels soft but holds strong. It doesn’t slip, it doesn’t snap, and it doesn’t make your scalp ache halfway through the day.
Comfort as a Form of Design
Mello’s entire philosophy begins with one idea: comfort is the ultimate luxury.
The Cloud Clip wasn’t created just to hold hair — it was designed to make you forget you’re wearing it. That means every detail had to serve both form and function.
The soft-touch texture, flexible frame, and minimalist design all contribute to that “barely-there” feeling that people notice as soon as they switch from a traditional clip. It’s a small shift that makes a big difference — especially for those with thicker, heavier hair.
Because when you have the right clip, you stop thinking about whether it will hold — and start focusing on how good it feels.
What to Look for When Choosing Claw Clips for Thick Hair
Not all claw clips are created equal — especially when it comes to thick hair. If you’re shopping around, here’s what to look for:
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Flexible Material: Avoid rigid plastics. Look for clips that flex and adapt to your hair’s volume.
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Strong, Reinforced Spring: This ensures consistent tension without snapping or losing strength.
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Ergonomic Shape: A curved base that sits comfortably against your head prevents pressure points.
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Balanced Grip: Teeth should be rounded, not sharp, to hold without damage.
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Tested Durability: Real design comes from testing. Clips should be built to last through daily wear, not just occasional styling.
Mello’s Cloud Clip was created with these principles in mind — blending comfort, science, and simplicity into one piece that works for every hair type, but especially thick hair.
Everyday Confidence, Simplified
The beauty of thick hair is in its texture, its fullness, and its movement — and your accessories should enhance that, not fight against it.
The Cloud Clip makes everyday styling effortless:
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A quick half-up twist for work or errands.
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A sleek low bun that holds without slipping.
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A relaxed full twist that actually stays in place through your commute or workout.
And because the design is flexible, it transitions seamlessly between moments — whether you’re leaning back in the car, lying on the couch, or heading out for dinner. It’s functional beauty in its purest form.
Built to Last, Not Replace
Unlike fast-fashion clips that break within weeks, Mello’s pieces are built to last. The Cloud Clip’s material and mechanism were tested through hundreds of open-and-close cycles to ensure lasting durability and performance.
This is the kind of accessory that stays with you — not one that ends up at the bottom of your bag in pieces. And because of its timeless, minimal design, it looks elevated in every setting: at home, in the office, or on the go.
Thick hair needs strength — but it also deserves softness. The Cloud Clip delivers both.
Made for Real Life
What makes Mello stand out isn’t just the design — it’s the philosophy behind it.
This isn’t a trend-driven brand. It’s a comfort-first movement built for real people with real hair struggles. Every Cloud Clip represents a step toward better, safer, and more thoughtful design — the kind that honors how you move through your day.
It’s not just a claw clip. It’s a small piece of engineering that changes how you experience your own routine.
The Hair Claw Clip, Reimagined
If you’ve spent years trying to make standard clips work for your thick hair, it’s not you — it’s the design. The Mello Cloud Clip was built to end that frustration once and for all, combining flexibility, strength, and comfort in a way the category hadn’t seen before.
Discover what it feels like to have a clip that finally holds — and feels as soft as it looks.
Shop the Mello Cloud Clip today and experience what real comfort means for thick hair.
