My metal Hair Claw is so cute. It's not to big and not to small. I have a normal thickness of hair and it holds all my hair perfectly in place. The claw is really not that heavy considering it's a metal. I think that this can hold super thick hair (more hair) as well, i doubt it will hold thin hair (less hair) though. This may be heavy heavy for people you have lesser hair (thin hair) as this might not hold perfect. I have nothing against people with thin or less hair, i am just saying to give warning or second thoughts if they are planning to get one. But you do you if you really want it. Don't let this comment stop you. Anyway, since this metal has a color gold, i just hope it will not fade in time or rust. Also, looking at the last pic, i can extend it that big so yeah, you decide. update: i tried to check this metal claw to my mom's thin hair and it work so well. it hold perfectly and she said it's not heavy. so there you go. this hair claw works for all type of hair. nice!