If anyone has never seen the points at the holes that @mtlctr mentioned, here is link to a photo that can easily be magnified, which shows the pointed burs around the holes …they are on the side of the clip that you will attach to the decoration: https://ornabead.com/catalog/findings/hair-findings/french-style-barrettes/made-in-france/3-75-inch-nickel-silver-french-barrette.html