I have long, super thick hair. I have never found a clip in my life that could hold my hair until I found this one. Yes, it'۪s bulky. Yes, it'۪s heavier than other clips. But it friggin works!! If this clip doesn'۪t work for you, it'۪s because you don'۪t really have thick hair and this isn'۪t the right clip for you. I'۪ve had mine for 3 years and it'۪s still in perfect shape and still looks brand new. I love it!!!!