I pull my hair back with this pretty hair clip. Love the crystal stones that shine so pretty in the sunlight. I saw a lady wearing this clip and asked where she got it and she did not elaborate..just said, "on line." Well, I came home and searched Amazon and was so happy to find one. I enjoy the compliments I receive when I wear this clip. I gently pull my not-so-thick hair back and catch it in the clip and then bring down tendrils on each side of my face. It seems to hold just fine. My hair used to be so think before my medication regime....I miss my thick hair, but this lovely crystal jaw helps keep my thinner hair in place nicely. I have dark hair and some gray hair interspersed. I like the claw because it is longer than most. Enjoy!