Hard to Open [SEP] The clip is smaller than I had thought. I should have paid closer attention. The clip is hard to open with one hand. There is a band inside that takes up some of the space needed for hair. The band is instead of a metal spring. Good idea but not very functional. The band makes it very hard to open the clip with one hand so if you are holding you hair in place with one hand you need the other to open the clip. I'd send it back if I could.