Review (3/5): It's ok - get metal instead
It holds all right. And it looks nice. When I put this through the updo, the tines bend. A lot. Resulting in loose or no hold. Have to do it multiple times to get it right. I have very long hair, lots of it, and it's very straight and silky (no grip at all). Someone with different texture or length of hair might have better luck with it.