This pretty hair stick is topped with a lovely green leaf that sets above a coordinating green rondelle bead. Silver spacers complete the design. The beaded top is built on a strong steel pin that should not bend or break with normal handling. ~ The smooth, round hair stick is hand turned from oak. Several coats of polyurethane make it water resistant, but not water proof - it's fine to hold up your damp bun, but you don't want to wear it swimming. As with all my designs, the stick is completely smooth with a softly rounded tip, so it won't snag delicate hair. ~ Ready to ship. * Usable length of stick: 4 3/4" (12 cm) * Total length, including the beaded top: 5 1/2" (13.9 cm) * Wood: hand carved oak * Topper: glass beads, plated accents. Built on a strong steel pin.