Which Emi Jay Clip Should You Buy? A Guide for Fine, Thick, and Long Hair

Which Emi Jay clip should you buy for fine, thick, or long hair? The cutest clip in your cart should work for your hair, too. If you’re deciding between Emi Jay’s Big Effing Clip, Lil Effing Clip, and Sweetheart Clip, start with two things: how much hair you’re putting up and the style you want to wear.

Our quick take: start with the Lil Effing Clip for fine hair, consider the Big Effing Clip for thick hair or a full updo, and choose based on your hairstyle if you have long hair. Here’s how to find your match.

Which Emi Jay clip should you choose for fine hair?

Shop the Lil Effing Clip in Rose Petal Eyelet

Fine hair doesn’t automatically need the biggest claw clip. A smaller frame can be a better starting point when you have less hair to gather, especially for an everyday twist or full updo.

Emi Jay’s Lil Effing Clip measures 3½ inches and is designed for short and fine hair, as well as half up styles on long hair. It’s our first recommendation if you want a claw clip without committing to the larger Big Effing shape.

Try the Lil Effing Clip in Rose Petal Eyelet or the Lil Effing Hair Claw Clip in Blanc Petal Eyelet.

Styling tip: Gather your hair into a gentle twist, then place the clip so its teeth catch hair on both sides. If it slides, adjust the amount of hair inside rather than forcing a tighter twist.

Which Emi Jay clip should you choose for thick hair?

Shop the Big Effing Clip in S’more Love

If smaller clips struggle to close around your hair, start with the Big Effing Clip. It is designed to hold a full head of hair, making it our starting pick for shoppers looking to gather more hair into one clip.

The Big Effing Clip in S’more Love measures 4 inches by 1½ inches and is made of custom cellulose acetate.

Styling tip: Try a low twist and check that the clip closes comfortably. Very dense or bulky hair may work better in a half up style. A clip should never need to be forced shut.

Which Emi Jay clip should you choose for long hair?

Long hair can be fine, thick, or somewhere in between. Length alone doesn’t decide which clip will fit, so think about whether you want all your hair up or just the top section.

For a full updo: start with the Big Effing Clip

If you want your lengths gathered into one twist, the Big Effing Clip is the first style we’d consider. Fold your twist to keep the ends tucked, then check that the clip can close without strain. Your hair’s density and the size of the finished twist will affect the fit.

For half up, half down: choose the Lil Effing Clip

The Lil Effing Clip in Citrine Petal Eyelet is specifically designed to work for long hair worn half up, half down. It’s a good starting point when you want to keep the top section back while leaving your length loose.

For a low bun or half up look: consider the Sweetheart Clip

Shop the Sweetheart Clip in Toasted Teddy

The Sweetheart Clip in Toasted Teddy is designed for a low bun or half up, half down look. At 3.14 inches by 1.85 inches, it’s another option to consider when you’re shopping for those styles rather than choosing purely by hair length.

What about Emi Jay Popstar Clips?

Shop the Popstar Clips in Bedtime Angel

Popstar Clips serve a different purpose from a claw clip. These creaseless clips are designed for setting hair and keeping strands away from your face while applying makeup. Choose them for getting ready or holding back sections, not as a replacement for a claw clip that holds a full updo.

Fine hair and thin hair aren’t the same thing

Fine describes the thickness of individual strands; density describes how much hair you have. You can have fine strands and a lot of them. If that sounds like you, consider both the Lil Effing and Big Effing shapes based on how much hair you want to put up.

The best fit lets the clip close comfortably, catches the hair you want to secure, and doesn’t tug. Measurements are a useful starting point, but your hairstyle and hair volume matter, too.

Find your everyday Emi Jay claw clip

For fine hair, start with the Lil Effing Clip. For thick hair or a full updo, consider the Big Effing Clip. For long hair worn half up, try the Lil Effing Clip, or consider the Sweetheart Clip for a low bun or half up look.

Pick the shape for your hairstyle first, then choose the color you’ll reach for on repeat. Shop the linked Emi Jay styles at ONFEMME by Lindsey’s Kloset to find your next everyday hair accessory.