This is hands-down the best hair accessory I ever owned. I bought a no-metal claw clip on Amazon not too long ago because I wanted to wash it without worrying about rusting or breaking the metal parts. I stumbled upon this because I wanted other options and was skeptical by the versatility according to some reviews. People said they used it for buns, ponytails, and French twists, etc. I was confused about how it was going to do all that. I looked at many other sellers who sold this and similar variations but decided on this because of the different sizes and price for the black color. The other day, I used this barrette to do a top bun for exercising, then running/jogging right after and it held up. I used a mini clip to secure it and will probably continue doing so if I do a top bun, in case. I don't really like it for a ponytail, but for a French twist or low bun, it's even more secure. I recommend this for everyday use and for exercising. I even use this to secure my hair in the shower to let my conditioner soak in without touching the water, and since it's all plastic, super easy to clean. What's great about this is because of the flat surface, unlike claw clips, I can rest my head on my pillow or headboard and it doesn't hurt or get in the way. There's also no tugging!