Creaseless Hair Clips: How They Work and When to Use Them

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Updated November 1, 2026

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Quick answer: Creaseless hair clips are smooth, flat clips with no teeth or ridges, so they hold hair back without leaving a dent or kink. They're popular for doing makeup, skincare and photos.

Regular clips press a line into hair as it dries or sets. Creaseless clips spread the pressure over a wider, smooth surface.

When to use them

Pinning back hair while doing makeup or skincare
Holding sections during heat styling
Keeping bangs out of the way before going out
Photos and video, where a dent would show

Tips

Clip on dry hair for least creasing; wet hair can still set into a shape.
Place the clip flat, not twisted.
Use two clips for wide sections.

Clips to try

Creaseless hair clips
Smooth hold, no dents.
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No-crease makeup clips
Sets for makeup and skincare.
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Hair health

Clips that pull hard on the same spot every day can stress hair. The American Academy of Dermatology warns that hairstyles that pull on the hair can lead to a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. Change where you clip, loosen styles that hurt, and give your hair breaks.

Frequently asked questions

Do creaseless clips really leave no dents?

They greatly reduce dents compared with ridged clips, but any clip can leave a slight mark on damp hair left clipped for a long time.

Sources

American Academy of Dermatology: Hairstyles that pull can cause hair loss