MetaGrip Blonde Premium Bobby Pins, 300 Count, Secure, Durable, Rust Resistant, Japanese Technology

These freaking bobby pins are the best I've ever purchased. My female family members are impressed. I have thick, straight hair that weighs nearly 1.5+ lbs/0.68+ kg, yes I weighed it. You really don't know how much weight you're carrying around on your shoulders until you measure it out, I was very surprised. Japanese people tend to have thick hair (used to be a hair stylist, and have worked on multiple ethnic-specific hair), so I'm not surprised they made a version of bobby pins meant for thicker haired people. Pros: - the material is a hard metal mixed with something else, which makes it flexible but it snaps back into shape quite easily. (I remember reading it was iron mixed w/other things, I'm guessing a polymer that allows for flexibility?) - thick, it allows for more security - bumpy ridges help to keep them together when you criss cross them. - long, so it great for people with long hair - I have had some for so long that they no longer snap back into place, but despite this, if I use an old one with a non-bent one, it's still really sturdy and doesn't slip. - there are 300 of these!!!!! I don't have to buy 50 or 75 at a time from the drugstore anymore. - truly does not rust. Unless you're careless with constantly leaving it out with water, this won't be a problem. I've left them in showers for a few days before and no rust, altho, that did change after 1 month+. Cons: - slightly heavier metal will hurt after long-term use. I mean it, if secured well in place, the pins are right on your scalp. The weight of your hair + gravity + hours of wear = lots of pressure on one spot on your scalp. This is why I had my hair weighed, I was curious after taking down a bun one day and having to gently rub the sore scalp. - once lost, lost forever, but forever in my heart. - choking hazard. I feel like this doesn't need to be said, but please, please watch your little ones (human or otherwise), they're grabby and a lot can happen in 2 seconds. - may trigger TSA metal alarms. Let me explain, I had a small handful in pocket, and set off the metal detector alarm while I was checking in. The reason is because of the thicker material, and having a bunch, clumped together in your pockets will make it seem like you forgot to take your watch out of your pocket. I have since carried a tiny bundle of less than 7 and have not triggered any metal detector alarms since. - a little too sturdy. Every now and then when I'm in a rush but I need to adjust a few pins because they're pressing on a nerve or something, it's actually kind of difficult to pull them apart, the ridges are hooking onto each other too well. - pulled my hair out. These babies hold on tight, so be gentle in disentangling them from your hair. When you're not careful, it will pull out your hair, so don't yank.

These are the best Bobby pins on the market! I’ve used this brand for well over 10 years and I’ve never been disappointed! They hold well, blend well (there are a couple/few colors to chose from) are very sturdy, but definitely don’t rip your hair when you take them out! Professional quality and VERY worth the price!

Best Bobby pins I’ve found thus far, very strong hold!

Super strong & won't budge bobby pins. We use these for our 10 year old's competition dances and they work perfect.

If I could give these six stars, I would. I had a hairstylist in Amman, Jordan use these and I--loved--them. She gave me some extra and I have been hoarding them ever since. It's been over a year. For some reason, it only occurred to me recently to check Amazon for them. I found them!!! The brunette shade if perfect for me. They really hold. I am beside myself SO happy I found them. I highly recommend. They are the best bobby pins I've ever used.

These Bobby Pins are in fact way surdier than the average bobby pin, and holds hair in place better. However I was hoping that they would be bigger(they are normal sized), as its better for thick hair. I still have to use quite a few bobby pins in, I was hoping to have to use less so that it isnt so much of a hassle to fix. But I would MUCH prefer these bobby pins compared to the store bough bobby pins that I usually use. They dont slip out as much and I dont have to constantly repin my hair like with the other bobby pins. I still have to occasionally but I think it might just be because my hair is wonky.

Bobby pins with enough weight to actually hold up your hair! I have fine hair but a lot of it. These bobby pins hold my hair up without hurting my head and causing a tension headache or being so heavy they slide out of my hair. Which can happen with fine hair! They do work best for me with a little back teasing of my hair with the addition of some hairspray first before using the pins. The color is good for my light blonde hair and the weight of the pin is spot on for me. I have some that cost as much but are much thinner and don't hold my hair as well and make my head hurt. The heavier pin actually is more comfortable being able to hold the hair for longer periods of time without causing tension headaches.

Strong hold! These are great for long heavy-hair up-dos. Other Bobby pins would bend or break, these retain their shape and hold. Worth paying more for these than other everyday brands.

No problems with this product the clips are great they do exactly what there supposed to. Nice speedy delivery too :) Great service just how all online shopping should be!

these are the real deal, they hold hair... firmly one package will last forever

Disappointing! Nowhere as good as they used to be, definitely not worth $37 they are the same quality as Lady Jane bobby pins or any other bobby pin. Very disappointed! I have requested a refund.

really good quality - the ends don't come off, and they hold their tension

Quality Bobby pins. Package did not come in secure packaging so the plastic packaging was all cracked.