Product Care

RITCHEL MONAGHAN claw clips are made from cellulose acetate. Unlike plastic, cellulose acetate has a range of flexibility to it and it is extremely durable. Due to its flexible nature, cellulose acetate doesn't break as easily on impact or when put under pressure when compared to plastic. 

If you were to compare a plastic claw clip to a cellulose acetate claw clip, the rigid plastic claw clip would break when stepped on or if a gentle pressure was applied to the teeth. Under the same pressures, a cellulose acetate clip can mould and flex to withstand a level of pressure. They are not indestructible, but they are far more resistant to breaking than the usual plastic used for a claw clip.

The spring on your claw clip is made of metal. If it is exposed to water, it can rust. Please avoid exposing your claw clip to water to ensure all components remain in a condition suitable for use. If your claw clip does get wet, it is best to dry it off immediately. 

Due to its flexible nature, over time and with use, a claw clip may expand out due to the pressure of your hair. An added benefit of a claw clip made from cellulose acetate is that it can be moulded back to shape and extend its usable lifespan far beyond the lifespan of a standard plastic claw clip.

Simply follow our video tutorial here to see how a claw clip can be moulded back into shape and renew its lifespan!