These are AWESOME!!
My teenage years were in the 70s. I used to wear this type of barrette to keep my hair up. I had short hair for decades, but decided to grow it out a couple of years ago.  I've been in search of a barrette similar to what I had before - not easy to find.  I found these and I absolutely love them!!  My hair is thick and they fit great.  They're well made and great looking.  I bought a plain brown one and a brown paisley-stamped one. The sticks are carved on one end and they're stained - they match the barrettes perfectly.  It's obvious that this company cares about their product.  I'm thinking about getting a couple more in different colors.
Rating: 5 stars