My hair mostly lives in a plait for work (I'm with small children so not elegant!) I'd like to twist it up out of the way but I haven't found a clip/ gripper thingy that can actually keep it up.. they tend to ping off!
I can't wear it in a bun on top or I look like Miss Trunchball 
Any suggestions for either clips (or easy styles) for long (mid back) thick hair.. I'm hopeless but don't want to cut my hair shorter yet!