Clammer: Can It Damage Your Hair? [Photos]

Does hair get in your face? The solution is a clammer. Third day without bathing? The solution is – guess what – a clammer. Want a relaxed updo but don’t want the rubber band mark? Clammer again. However, pulling your hair back can cause damage, especially breakage. Could a clammer do the same damage?

Can clippers damage your hair?

Any hair accessory can damage the hair if we use it too often or in the wrong way, and hair clips are no exception. When using it, avoid pulling the hair too tight and closing it in the same place every day. Because this can cause breakage and weaken the hair over time. Clippers, especially if used repeatedly or too tightly, can create pressure points in the hair, leading to breakage or tension at the root.

What to watch out for?

Be careful with your clapper design. While sharp edges may match your look, they can cause damage. It is also best to avoid it when driving as it can affect your comfort and safety.

Alternatives to clammers

If you want your hair out of your face, or if you don’t like clippers, we have the following two suggestions as alternatives.

Barrettes: Fix any hairstyle in a similar way.

Satin scrunchies: They are soft and help reduce friction and frizz while minimizing breakage.

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Hannah Jackson

Hannah is a fashion writer at Vogue. She wrote for in Elle, The Cut, Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone, Architectural Digest, W, and elsewhere. She is based in New York.

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