How HairZing Revolutionized the Hair Accessories Industry

Our Incredible Journey So Far

HairZing is a small, continually growing, woman founded and family operated hair accessories designer and manufacturer based in Oakland, CA.

Our Founder, Francesca Kuglen, invented and patented HairZing (our comfortable, stretchable hair accessories) because nothing existed to hold her baby thin fine hair without damaging it. Quickly expanding into accessories specifically designed for thick, curly, coily natural hair, we have never looked back.

Our solutions and products are so unique, we patent them. We are often copied… but never duplicated..

Sure, we could make more money by selling cheap elastics, clips and claws but we know the real damage they cause to your hair, and we believe in ourselves enough to take a tougher path.

From humble beginnings, HairZing grew steadily, setting itself apart with exclusive, engineered and tested solutions. Today, over 5 million handcrafted HairZings adorn women worldwide, offering comfort, style and healthier hair every time you wear.

Since 2006, we are also committed to making the lives of women and girls better whenever we can through creating jobs, donating to women’s organizations helping uplift women who have been knocked down by some of the worst life has to offer, and supporting educational projects for women and girls.

HairZing products help busy women like you put your hair up quickly & comfortably without damaging it…so you can focus without distractions and get more done.

We’ve earned the trust of millions of women with our approach. We’d like to earn your trust too.

We take care of our team

Creating jobs for women is especially important to community transformation - research shows that women will spend up to 90% of their earnings on the health, nutrition and education of their families.

Turning women into breadwinners is a core value at HairZing, because creating handcrafted work is often looked down upon. That's why we provide well paying work with dignity, and worker friendly conditions that improve women's status in the community and build individual self-esteem.

We 100% design our HairZing Accessories in Oakland, California, USA. We manufacture in both the USA and in rural China, using collectives.

We do NOT manufacture in large factories in the main cities of China. We pride ourselves on the fact that we set up our own work centers in rural China so the women who help us create HairZing do not have to move away from their homes and children to find work.

They are paid well and get to tuck their children into bed at night. Children are always welcome to come sit beside their moms and do homework after school, and then go home together.

What makes Hairzing hair accessories different from traditional hair accessories?

We create hair accessories designed to protect your hair with lightweight, comfortable patented s-t-r-e-t-c-h combs engineered to eliminate pressure, pulling, and pain. Flexible so they hold snugly without clamping down onto your hair.

Created specifically to solve the damage problems women with thin-fine and heavy, thick, textured curly, coily natural hair have, directly caused by traditional accessories like elastics, bobbi pins, barrettes, clips, headbands, tight scruncii’s etc.

Engineered to add as little friction as possible to keep your hair healthier...just by wearing. Our combs and bands work together, balancing the weight of your hair between them, preventing headaches and pinching.

HairZing has been the recognized leader in designing hair healthy accessories since 2006,

and that success from a small family owned business means there are always companies trying to knock off and copy our products.

Like our mothers told us, you get what you pay for. Sure, you might be able to find cheaper versions, but they are always a low quality which stretches out or breaks quickly becoming more disposable trash.

More importantly, when you purchase a knock-off for an insanely cheap price…..we can guarantee it was made by a woman, child or political prisoner forced to make it for pennies to survive. Seriously.

We study, research, invent and handcraft HairZings using the best materials, a process that takes time. Wages paid out create long time jobs for women. Our prices are incredibly affordable and HairZing will last you a long time as you re-grow your hair health.

We 100% guarantee every HairZing we make, so if you try us and aren’t happy, we will refund every penny.

Original Double Cross Beaded Stretch Claw Clip:

Our first product – still a bestseller 17 years later!!! Made out of a finer (but still strong) metal wire with closely spaced teeth, comes in a TWO sizes with a decorative butterfly style design, and can be worn vertically, horizontally, or on the side of your head as an accent–even in short, short hair….which is part of its unique appeal.

Stretch Banana Hair Clip:

Boosts Volume in seconds! We took the popular banana clip hair accessory of the 80's and designed away all the flaws. Our adjustable stretch hinge instantly creates a custom snug hold. Medium for Thin Fine hair won’t slide out, and Large for Thick Wavy, and Natural Curly, Coily Textured Hair stretches WIDE to hold tons of hair without breaking the clip or causing damage or pain to your hair.

Styling Your Hair Shouldn't Lead to Damage

Traditional hair accessories such as bands and clips, strip the cuticle and damage the hair shaft.

Why? Because those items only hold in place using too much force & pressure.The “line” of damage is easy to see…. it’s exactly where ponytails and buns are placed.

Usually at the top of your ears or crown of head.