This lovely hair stick is topped with an antiqued gold hummingbird that sets atop a purple cracked agate bead. 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 poplar. 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. * Length of stick: 4 5/8" (11.7 cm) * Total length, including the beaded top: 5 5/8" (14.2 cm) * Wood: hand carved poplar * Topper: plated charm, cracked agate bead, plated accents. Built on a strong steel pin.