Q: How do you use a banana clip?
A: Gather hair into a low ponytail, open the clip and set the two combs either side of the gathered section, then close it upward so the teeth interlock. It holds without an elastic.
Q: Are banana clips good for your hair?
A: They are gentler than tight elastics because they spread the hold across a wider area rather than gripping one point, so there is no band mark and less tension in one place.
Q: Do banana clips work in thick hair?
A: Yes, and thick hair actually holds them best. Very fine or short hair can slip, in which case a light texturising spray gives the teeth something to grip.