An Australian fitness influencer has issued a stark warning about the dangers of playing with hair clips after a seemingly harmless moment turned into a medical emergency. Bianca Dilworth, known for her fitness content on TikTok, found herself in a Brisbane urgent care clinic when a metal piece from a broken claw clip lodged itself inside her leg.
The Incident
While driving, Dilworth was idly fidgeting with her claw clip when it snapped in her hand. A tiny metal rod, part of the clip's hinge mechanism, shot out and embedded itself in her leg. She described the sensation as feeling like an arrow, but initially thought it was just a scratch. It was only when she felt around the area and saw the metal protruding through her skin that she realized the severity of the situation.
In a TikTok video that has since garnered over 882,000 views, Dilworth shared her ordeal. “I literally cannot make this sh*t up,” she said. “I snapped my hairclip and a piece of the metal that holds the clip together is in my leg. So I'm in urgent care, and I need to get it cut out.”
The Medical Procedure
At the clinic, a doctor spent an hour trying to locate the tiny metal fragment. It was not visible on a vein finder or ultrasound machine, and even two other nurses could not find it. The doctor was about to stitch her up when Dilworth insisted he keep looking. Eventually, he succeeded in removing the rod and stitched the wound. Dilworth called him a “lifesaver” and is now on antibiotics to prevent infection. The doctor noted that it was fortunate the metal did not pierce any blood vessels.
Public Reaction
Dilworth's story has sparked widespread concern among her followers. Many commented that they will never use claw clips again. One follower said, “I’d be way too traumatised to even touch another claw clip.” Another added, “Never using a claw clip again.” A third wrote, “Omg new fear unlocked.” Some users, including a nurse, said they had never seen such an injury before.
Dilworth, who is set to travel to Europe, urged her followers not to play with their hair clips. “This is your sign not to play with your hair clip,” she warned. Her partner had even offered to remove the metal with a Stanley knife blade, but she wisely declined and sought professional medical help.
