I love Machete's French hair pins! They're larger than most on the market, which is excellent for thicker or longer hair. They're durable and nicely curved to the natural shape of the head. I've done buns, French twists, half up/half down, and more and with a bit of patience, they hold very nicely and look beautiful. The only negative I've found is that the acrylic can be slippery if your hair is fine, so they take a little extra attention for certain styles. I have the Blonde Tortoise (a gorgeous neutral) and the Malachite (for an easy pop of color). **Machete, PLEASE make these in Blush or a pink tone!!