Making a Difference

Tom McMullen, founder  and his daughter Melanie McMullen, presidern of ClipDifferent dressed in a tux and a red and black formal dress accepting an award a teh Eddison Awards.

Two Lives That Changed Everything

Tom McMullen's sister fought polio with grace. His wife Trudy faced health challenges with courage. Both taught him the same lesson: Independence isn't measured in big victories—it's lost and won in tiny, daily battles no one else sees.

That's why ClipDifferent exists. Not because the world needed another nail clipper, but because Tom's sister needed dignity. Because Trudy deserved autonomy. Because millions of people fight these invisible battles every single day.

Now Tom and daughter Melanie pour everything—his engineering brilliance, her modern vision, their shared stubborn optimism—into products that say what they both believe: You deserve better than "good enough."

A blond mom in a black top and her husband in a white shirt with there 4 month old.

A Promise of Independence

Our promise remains simple: we transform nail care from a dreaded task into a moment of empowerment, turning ordinary into extraordinary, one safe clip at a time.

"We seek to make a difference by developing products that help you live a more independent, enriching, and empowered life."

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The Minnesota Way

Being a Minnesota-based company means something to us. It represents our commitment to quality, honesty, and genuine care for our community. And, as a certified General Benefit Corporation, we're committed to creating a positive impact.

Our dedicated team treats every customer as if they're family – because to us, that's exactly what they are. We celebrate each story of newfound independence and cherish every message from relieved parents and caregivers.

It's the ClipDifferent Way.