When Talei Hornback’s daughter wished for clip-in hair extensions that looked like her own coils, Talei didn’t wait for someone else to make them; she created them for her daughter instead. From Glendale, Arizona, she launched Coily Clips, the first-ever colorful, textured clip-in hair extensions for little girls.
Each Coily Clip is designed with love and intention—featuring colorful, ombré synthetic hair paired with a stylish bow, all fastened to a branded alligator clip. But beyond the vibrant shades and fun designs, Coily Clips are about something deeper: representation. Talei is ensuring that all little girls, especially those with natural curls and coils, see themselves reflected in the products made for them. Because as she puts it, “playtime shouldn’t have limits.”
Coily Clips made its debut at the ABC Kids Show in Las Vegas in May 2025, marking the beginning of a bright journey ahead. Talei’s mission now is to get Coily Clips into beauty shops and salons nationwide—creating space for textured hair joy wherever families shop.
As the CEO and President of both Coily Clips and The Black Box, a high-end subscription box that amplifies Black-owned brands, Talei knows the importance of building with both purpose and balance. Her advice for other Black women entrepreneurs?
“Make it a priority to unplug. Even if you’re—especially if you’re—building a business. I experienced clinical burnout in 2020 trying to keep up with growth that outpaced my capacity. Please, please commit to putting your self-care first.”
With Coily Clips, Talei Hornback is redefining beauty standards one clip at a time; teaching the next generation that their curls, coils, and kinks are worth celebrating, every single day. If you’re looking for representation for little girls in playtime and style, visit coilyclips.com to learn more and discover these colorful clip-in hair extensions.
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