XENCLIP Small 2 1/2" Auburn Lifetime Finish

I had a hair clip similar to this way back in 2000 and every time I thought it was lost, it was a “high alert—find the clip!”. Tragically, it was permanently lost in 2016 and in my desperate attempt to replace it, I found XenClip which seems to be a fairly new brand.Function: This is the only hair clip worth using! I have long thick but fine hair—plastic clips break; hair ties are only good for a messy bun, but don’t hold hair in place while moving/working out etc. This clip is one continuous piece of metal, but also bendy, so I can shove my hair in, clip it shut and no worries. The spiral design seems to create a stability. Hair doesn’t get tangled in the clip. I’ve bought these in multiple colors and a few “refills”, mainly because I lose them around the house.Color: If you buy one in a similar shade close to your hair color, the clip is nearly invisible and creates the illusion of a nice updo—I often get compliments. But if you tend to lose them, go for the shiny metallic ones so you can spot them easier.Size: The large is the perfect size for me. The smallest ones are more like barrettes, so not so useful for holding all the hair, but more stable than a bobby-pin for an updo.Overall, if you’re looking for a hair clip that doesn’t break, holds hair in place, feels weightless and lasts, this is the one.

Good concept for a barrette, holds hair up well... I myself have crushed one too many jaw clips when my head bops back on the cushion while driving. The medium size was much smaller than expected, so if you're planning on holding up a-little-longer than shoulder length hair, please get the LARGE. I had to exchange the medium for the large, which the seller graciously did, but not without over a week turnaround time. Although the hair is held tightly, my up-do did start to sag by the end of the day ... maybe we can blame that on aging? The only other issue I have is that my hair often gets tangled in the curved end part of the clip where it interlocks with the "bobby pin" part... easy to untangle out but surely cannot remove this clip as quickly as a jaw clip.

I purchased this with the intention of being able to put my waist-length hair into a quick up-do for housework, swimming, workouts, etc. Initially I was pretty disappointed, because it was way too small to manage all of my heavy hair. However, I've since trimmed/layered my hair, so it fits in the clip now, although it's a snug fit. Bottom line: if you have a lot of hair, this probably isn't going to work for an up-do, although it'll still be fine as a regular clasp for a pony tail. But when it does work, it seems quite secure and unlikely to deform or break.

I purchased this barrette in large from QVC when I saw it there several years ago. I have a large container filled with all sorts of clips and barrettes, ponytail holders, etc. But, the ZannClip is the only clip that is consistently comfortable and never slips. There is a knock-off sold in drugstores by a major manufacturer but, it doesn't have the stem that holds the clip snuggly in the hair. Rather than throwing out $8+ on a subpar product, I decided to search for the ZannClip when I cut my hair & wanted a smaller clip. I cut 5" off the length of my hair and the large clip still holds onto my hair. But, I wanted the small size so I could pull back the sides of my hair only. You can Google ZannClip to find videos of how to use the barrette and how to select the right size for your hair type and length. Yes, this barrette is 4x as expensive as the aforementioned knock-off but, it's worth every dime. The only time I've used a barrette other than my large ZannClip is when I misplaced it. To help reduce the possibility of that happening and because I wear gold and silver jewelry, I opted to buy one each of the gold plated and platinum plated small ZannClip. FYI - this is not a flimsy product. Yes, it's flexible so you can bend it around your hair but, it's not cheap-feeling.

I purchased this barrette in large from QVC when I saw it there several years ago. I have a large container filled with all sorts of clips and barrettes, ponytail holders, etc. But, the ZannClip is the only clip that is consistently comfortable and never slips. There is a knock-off sold in drugstores by a major manufacturer but, it doesn't have the stem that holds the clip snuggly in the hair. Rather than throwing out $8+ on a subpar product, I decided to search for the ZannClip when I cut my hair & wanted a smaller clip. I cut 5" off the length of my hair and the large clip still holds onto my hair. But, I wanted the small size so I could pull back the sides of my hair only. You can Google ZannClip to find videos of how to use the barette and how to select the right size for your hair type and length. Yes, this barrette is 4x as expensive as the aforementioned knock-off but, it's worth every dime. The only time I've used a barrette other than my large ZannClip is when I misplaced it. To help reduce the possibility of that happening and because I wear gold and silver jewelry, I opted to buy one each of the gold plated and platinum plated small ZannClip. FYI - this is not a flimsy product. Yes, it's flexible so you can bend it around your hair but, it's not cheap-feeling.

I had been thinking about getting these clips for some time. I have long curly hair and I was not sure these would work. They work perfectly! At a time when we are all unsure when our next salon visit will be, these are absolutely miraculous! Beautiful objects and they work exactly as described. So easy to create simple, stylish updos that stay up. When I opened the package, I was surprised to find many more than I ordered. I thought they had made a mistake, until I found a handwritten note saying, 'included extras just because!' Really! Such a thoughtful extra gift at this difficult time! I am sure I will continue to buy Xenclips for many years to come!