After using metal barrettes similar to these, I had wanted to try these plastic barrettes because I thought they would be gentler to my hair and to my scalp. When I first opened the plastic wrap, I was disappointed that they were not more flexible and that they did not open sufficiently enough for the amount of hair I needed them to hold. However, after using them for a few days, they did loosen up without breaking- thought I was very tentative in stretching them open because they seemed as though they might be a somewhat brittle plastic. For what they are worth, I think that they were expensive and of course I was forced to buy 3 times the number of barrettes I needed. They are not at all as attractive as they appear on the website. However, I use them to hold my hair in place when I sleep, so the appearance is not critical to me. I had purchased the neutral colors (tan, brown, black). They are serving a purpose for me- as I typically put my hair in a ponytail on top of my head and then wrap the hair as though I were putting it in a roller (minus the roller of course). I then clip the bottom of the rolled hair to my scalp, which keeps the curl intact and the next day my hair looks as though I had just curled it. While I achieve the same look with metal barrettes, I do think that the plastic barrettes may be a bit more forgiving and less likely to tear or break my hair. For what that is worth. In summary, “okay” product, less attractive than pictures, not worth the cost, but they serve a purpose.
