test removal of pins before wearing for the first time [SEP] the black pins are nearly identical to the goody brand i have been an unwavering fan of for at least ten years it can be difficult to find the goody brand so i figured i would try amazon i chose this color number of pins configuration bc the black pins most closely match the goody product i also loved the look of the bright gold rose gold and silver varieties of this product but the small balls on the ends of the shiny metal ones are too large and actually prevent me from being able to get them out i have never tried a knock off version of these so i have never experienced the tangles issues until now i chose ordered this brand by visually estimating the similarities with the ones that are at walmart for a package of two pins if you are lucky enough to find them in stock solong story longer the size of the comfort covered wire end is critical for this product to work but all of the pins are pretty appear to be well made and have stood up to the shower and strenuous activity for hours if you have curly hair however i would gently test the removal of the pins immediately after placing them before you go a whole day the tangles are not apparent until you try to take them out putting them in seems to be exactly the same as the original pins