I haven't been able to get a hair cut for the last 6 months. First I was busy with holidays and family issues, then the pandemic. So my short, easily maintained hair became longer and in the way. I got several different products to pull my hair back and out of the way while I am busy. As an older person with some arthritis my fingers aren't as nimble as they once were. Out of the 3 products I tried, these clips were the easiest to use. They open wide enough that I don't need to twist the hair into a tight bundle to get the clip on and the twist of the two hooked ends required to close the clip is slight enough to be easy. Another great thing is that one time does it, unlike a scrunchy which requires repeated twist then pull it over the pony tail motion. I use one of these now any time I am going to be doing something that requires looking down so I can pull weeds or sew without hair falling in my eyes. Great purchase