In response to Kate and Anais Satin:

I surprised myself with how well that bun came out! My hair is slippery and likes to fall out too. (Not literally!) I put my hair in a high ponytail and then twist it around itself (tightly! or it will slip and fall) untill I get a bun that is somewhat decent. Then I secure it with another hairtie (two if the bun is loose.) Then I put in the hairstick (or two). The hairties by themselves won't keep my hair where I put it since my hair is long enough that I can twist it around about 3 times, and the hairsticks by themselves won't hold either, so they are a perfect combo! Good luck and happy twisting!