Yes, these are bobby pins and that might seem a little dull, but let me explain what makes these special. These bobby pins are a bit longer, a bit stronger, and have a cute ruffled look. Plus, they come in different colors to match, or contrast, with your hair color. I picked up a package of the blond collection at Walmart last week and have been wearing them almost every day since then - to control a stray curl or keep the bangs out of my eyes during a tennis match. Excellent hold and a bit of metallic sparkle. I really like them.
