These clips are awesome. They are so easy to use. I have somewhat thick hair and saw that my hairdresser was using them as she was sectioning off and cutting my hair. She told me that she even uses them when she wants her hair up for going out. All you have to do is twist your hair up into a french roll or just pull your hair up and let some hang out loose and then open the jaws clips and slide it in while releasing the clip. It does a really good job of holding the hair and I like the fact that there are colors to choose from!