Can you imagine Blair Waldorf of “Gossip Girl” without her headband?

She’s not alone, either.

As an added bonus, the accessories can be pretty, too.

A woman wearing a green claw clip in her hair

For example,Love To Knownoted that decorative combs have been around since the Stone Age.

Plus, they can be so much cuter than a simple hair elastic.

A claw clip is functional enough to put your hair up in an instant.

A woman wearing a claw clip in her hair

However, if you have ever owned one, you know they might not be the most reliable.

Here’s why we want to ditch the trend in 2022.

By that we mean they tend to break pretty easily.

According toVox, their longevity is quite limited.

That doesn’t sound very dependable.

What about hair damage?