Sectioning Clips: The Small Tool That Speeds Up Every Service

Sectioning clips are the cheapest tools on the trolley and among the most used. Good ones hold a clean section without slipping or creasing; bad ones spring open mid-colour and slow you down. Choosing them is quick once you know what to look for: grip, material and how many you actually need.

Grip and hold

A clip is only as good as its spring. Strong, even tension holds thick or wet sections without sliding — essential for clean partings in cutting and for keeping foils tidy in colour. Test the spring: it should hold firm but release without yanking the hair.

Bio Ionic — Goody Aluminum Sectioning Clips, 12ct · €4.99 — View in catalog →

Metal vs plastic

Metal (aluminium or steel) sectioning clips are durable, slim and grip hard — favourites for precision colour and cutting. Plastic croc clips are lighter, gentler and great for general styling and holding dried hair without leaving marks. Most stylists keep both types on the trolley.

Cloud Nine — Croc Clips · €9.95 — View in catalog →

Crease-free for styling

For finished or dry styling, choose smooth, wide clips that hold without leaving a dent. A crease from a sharp clip can ruin a blow-out — keep a set of soft, no-crease clips separate from your tight sectioning clips.

Denman Sectioning Clips Black x 4 · €9.3 — View in catalog →

Buy a set, not a few

You always need more clips than you think — colour work alone can eat a dozen. A larger pack means you are never short mid-service and always have spares when a few wander off. Keep them clean and replace any that lose their spring.

Lotus Metal Section Clips x 36 Silver · €7.14 — View in catalog →

The bottom line

Pick clips with a firm, even grip, keep both metal and plastic on hand for different jobs, and buy more than you think you need. The smallest tool on the trolley quietly speeds up every service. Explore sectioning clips in our catalogue.