A white seashell with tiny brown square spots adorns this wonderful hair stick. Gold accents complete the design. The beaded top is built on a strong steel pin that should not break with normal handling. ~ The smooth, round hair stick is hand turned from oak. The bumps along the body help it stay in your hair. 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: 5" (12.7 cm) * Total length, including the beaded top: 6 1/2" (16.5 cm) * Wood: hand carved oak * Topper: real sea shell, plated accent beads. Built on a strong steel pin.