works well for keeping hair up or out of face [SEP] i got these to hold my hair back so i can straighten or curl my hair in layers i also use it daily to keep my hair out of my face when i am washing my face or brushing my teeth it works fine the grip is pretty good but sometimes it slips they do not feel super sturdy but they have not broken on me yet i like them enough that i would buy them again if they did break or lose some of their grip