There were a handful of very, very dark years when people seemed to forget all about the claw clip, which is a tad rude considering it saw them all the way through middle school. That’s no easy feat, especially back when we had braces and loved brick brown lipstick. Now that the claw clip is in its proper place ruling over all those flimsy bobby pins and barrettes that barely hold back bangs, we’re here to help with suggestions on how to use the versatile hair accessory, starting with the most basic and dependable way to use a claw clip to ensure your hair doesn’t fall within the hour. Watch our tutorial below.