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Put away the toolbox and take this hair clip

12.8.2019

Translation: machine translated

What at first glance looks like a cute accessory for a child's hairstyle turns out to be a multifunctional tool on closer inspection.

The last time I rocked a pink hair clip was at primary school. Only mine was covered in glitter and heart motifs. Just subtle. Now, years later, I'm holding one in my hand again. Only this time it's not because I want to clip my hair out of my face, but because I want to have a beer. Just kidding, beer is ugly. The clip is kind of ugly too. But I could use it as a bottle opener, because the clip from Monkey Business is a multifunctional tool made from stainless steel and, according to the manufacturer, can do more than just tame your mane.

Hair clips

Monkey Business Multi-Tool Hair Clip

1 pcs.

** This hair clip is...**

Ruler
Screwdriver
Nail file
Bottle opener
Scraper

... in one

The gadget was invented by Yaacov Goldberg. He comes from Israel and was inspired by his friends. They fasten their kippah, the religious headgear for male Jews, to their heads with a hair clip. He wanted to develop this barrette into a multifunctional tool. It is now used all over the world, far removed from the religious context, and is available in three versions - each with different attributes.

Clip and clearly a tool for emergencies

The tool feels sturdy and holds firmly in my hair. As far as the individual functions are concerned, I briefly tested them once: A curved ruler is one of those things. It's not really accurate, but it can help you take the approximate measurements of something very small. The file is weak and it took me a while to repair small nail emergencies. But in a pinch, it's better than nothing. You can even get a beer mat off with it, but you have to use it several times. The screwdriver tip comes in handy when you want to tighten tiny screws like those on your sunglasses. The use of a scraper, on the other hand, is a mystery to me. Do you use it to work scratchcards? I don't know. Or do you have an idea?

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Natalie Hemengül

Senior Editor

Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.ch

As a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.

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