This was my second time purchasing this product. I got it originally before going to the beach so the I could throw my hair in an easy bun and not have to deal with it. Well then, my goofy sister was playing with it, thought it was a slap bracelet and wripped the two pieces apart. After that, I started using it on my daughter who shows dogs so she could look cute and professional. Attached is a picture of her. Well her buddy wanted the same hairdo and knicked my other one. So, here we are with our second purchase of bun makers because now I love it and can't live without it.