Long enough, but not nearly wide enough! [SEP] This clip is pretty, and of a good quality. Perhaps if you have long fine/thin hair, it will work well for you. I have long very thick hair and this clip doesn't even graze my scalp. It is not wide enough to hold all my hair in a twist. I have found cheaper, shorter clips at walmart that can handle it, although less elegantly than I would like. Disappointing.