These are just your standard duck bill hair clips. I like using these when I blow dry or style my hair because they're small and less cumbersome than claw clips, so they don't get in my way. These seem to hold a good amount of hair for their size, and I haven't had issues with pulling. Since I only really use a max of three at a time and the original three are still going strong, this pack will last me forever. But I would repurchase if I needed to