Marilyn Faye's U-Shaped Crinkled Hair Pins (Set of 12) (2.5 inch, Blonde)

My 7-year-old daughter kept shooting cheaper u-shaped bobby pins out of her bun at ballet class as she was doing turns... needless to say, we needed to remedy that - no one wants to have injuring someone else's 7-year-old on their conscience. I knew we needed something u-shaped because her hair is crazy thick (her ponytail is 1+" across in diameter and growing). So I searched and searched and found these. The other pins we had always scratched her head and there were few days she wasn't in tears because of it. The nylon coating made me extra interested to try them. There are no tips on them, so those breaking off isn't a worry, either - the nylon coating completely wraps the entire pin from end to end. As an added bonus, the nylon coating also helps the pins grip the hair so they don't slide out on their own. The coating feels thick - I'm not afraid it'll wear off easily or quickly. The wire is a decent gauge, so I'm not worried about their being easily misshapen and thus rendered useless.We're now two weeks into my daughter's using these and not a single one has shot out of her bun. There are no tears when I put them in. In fact, she keeps commenting on how painless the entire process is and how she can barely tell when I'm putting them in. The pins also came with step-by-step instructions (including hand drawings of each step) for two different types of buns (see photos), which come in really handy when you're "doing-your-daughter's-hair impaired" as I am.If you're looking for hair pins that are actually pain-free and comfortable to use, try these! You won't be disappointed. And there's nothing better than supporting small businesses!

These are the best pins I have ever used. My hair is medium weight with body, mid-back length, and what I call "soft" -- most pins, clips, combs, scrunchies tend to slid through my hair. I use three pins which slide in easily, anchor my hair comfortably, and do not loosen over time. Amazing!! I have used these for what I call a donut bun, French twist, and a modified French twist with a donut bun on top -- all were held beautifully.

These pins are exactly like what I wanted. However, since they are so thick and sturdy, it makes them really heavy on your head. But you don't have to use many because they are so sturdy. I didn't think about that when I ordered them. But I am still happy to get them and who knows, maybe since they are so thick, it probably takes less pins to hold up my thick long hair. This is the forth package I've ordered, since I take my hair down, where ever and lose track of where I left them.I have used these pins a month now and find them to be wonderful. I have since ordered 2 more packages of them because I have a bad habit of taking them off and leaving them lying anywhere. So, I have just ordered more. I was worried about their weight in my hair. But practicing with them, I figured out how to use them, so as to only need 3 to hold up my heavy, thick long hair. They are truly a great asset to my hair products. You can put your hair up wet, and they hold so good, your hair is still damp the next day. This is important because then I don't need to use the hair dryer to damage my hair. And an updo of wet hair twisted in a bun looks elegant, especially with some post earrings.

I can't recommend these highly enough.I've started wearing my hair in a bun pretty much every day. At first I used bobby pins to hold it up, but bobby pins tend to hold my bun flat to my head - and I needed to use a ton to secure the bun. Then I found 6 2” Goody hairpins in my stash. They were light and too short to do a proper job, but still better than the bobby pin.THEN I found these. They are my holy grail hairpins. They are sturdy, thick and the extra half-inch makes it so that I only need 5 pins to hold my bun ALL DAY. What I love the most is that I like a bit of a "messy bun," so I'm able to go in after pinning to squish and mess it up a bit without dislodging the bun. It's totally secure but not headache-tight.I love them so much that I've ordered the 3" pins, so as my hair gets longer, I'll be ready! :-D

These hairpins are exactly what I was looking for. They are perfect for my hair needs. I received them quickly after Amazon's Warehouse glitch and just in time for when I needed them. A shout out thank you to Christine from this store and her wonderful customer service help.Couldn't ask for anything better.

I bought these back in early 2019, and I'm finally ordering another set, but only because my cats have squirreled them away someplace where I can't find them.Anyone who says they don't hold probably are trying to use them like bobbie pins. I have long, heavy, and very fine/slippery hair, and I only need two or three to make my hair completely immovable all day. The fact that they don't have a little ball on the end makes them go in and come out more easily, and they've never poked me or pulled my hair even once. The brown is perfect for my hair color (medium brown with a red undertone), and the only thing I'd change is to make them less delectable to my cats!

These are the sturdiest hairpins I've ever owned. Unfortunately for me, the color isn't quite right for my hair, so I have to try to find ways to hide them, because of the size. Otherwise, they're great.

Haven't used them yet. These are very thick and I'm use to the old original thin ones that you can bend. However, because there very well made I'm going to keep them & give them a try. Not sure if there going to work for me but if they don't I can give them to someone with thicker hair. Gave 4 star cause I don't know how well there going to work for me.

Clips are quite big..best for thick hair..won’t hold fine hair.

These hurt on the scalp and don’t hold at all. They easily slip out and don’t have a good grip. Had to return. Definitely overpriced. Belongs in Dollarama.

Great product!

These are perfect for extra long, straight hair which won't stay up. Black pins that actually don't bend and stay straight. I've bought others which claim to hold any kind of hair through any kind of activity but these now take the crown for best performance and quality. Tips of the pins are smoothed so they won't scratch your scalp. I've already bought another packet!