Not my first rodeo with Jenny. I bought other items as gifts and one from an ambassador here in Huntsville, Alabama! I absolutely adore The whimsy of these items. I bought a broccoli clip in Huntsville and unfortunately my dog who is just a puppy at the time thought it looked really tasty and she chewed it up to the best of her ability and it only was damaged in a minor way, I could still wear it. That a test to the durability of the material she is using. That's not to say give your dog your hair clips for chew toys, but it certainly does tell me that I can be confident in the items I purchase. I love this little lobster clip. I don't have super thick hair and it was just enough to go around it and hold it securely but I can also use it in smaller sections and it stays just as well. Can't say enough good about these will probably buy more! Because hair clips are like shoes they always fit even when you don't feel fit!