ER docs say claw clip is a death trap
New York Post • • technology
Key Points:
- Hundreds of ER doctors and nurses have warned against wearing claw clips in hair due to their potential to cause serious head, neck, and scalp injuries during car accidents.
- Claw clips, popularized since the 1980s and recently revived by Gen Z and celebrities, can become lodged in the scalp and may require surgical removal after crashes.
- Medical professionals and death investigators strongly advise against wearing claw clips while driving, citing cases where clips caused severe injuries or could have been fatal.
- Notable incidents include a British student and an Australian influencer who suffered serious head injuries from claw clips during car accidents.
- Despite their trendy appeal and affordability, health experts caution that the risk of life-threatening injury outweighs the convenience and style of claw clips.
