I got this hair clip because my hair is always up (sometimes in the sky scrunchie!) and I like to have a variety of cute designs. I was hesitant at first because it's pretty tiny compared to what my hair (long, wavy, medium thickness) can hold. When I got it I did my usual test of putting it in a high bun and securing with the clip. It took a few seconds to rearrange the clip but it held!! I shook my head and the style still held. The piece itself is sturdy and has a strong coil. Now I have a cloud clip to match my sky scrunchie!