Yes—these are familiar.
The object in your photo is a hair roller / perm rod clip system, commonly used in vintage hairstyling sets.
What it is
This looks like a plastic perm rod (hair roller) with a matching locking clip. The rod has small holes and a tapered shape, and the long pin-like piece is used to secure hair wrapped around the rod.
What it was used for
It was used in older home and salon hair-setting routines to:
- Create curls or waves (perm or heatless setting)
- Hold damp hair in shape while it dried
- Maintain a hairstyle for longer periods
Hair would be wrapped around the rod, and then the clip/pin would lock it in place so it wouldn’t unwind.
Why there are many of them
These were typically sold in full sets (often 20–60 pieces) because you’d use many at once to curl the whole head of hair.
Are they vintage?
Yes—this style is especially common in:
- 1960s–1990s home perm kits
- Salon permanent wave tools before modern digital styling tools became common
Are they useful today?
Yes, but mostly for:
- Heatless curling methods
- Retro hairstyling
- Collectors of vintage beauty tools
If you want, I can also show how they were actually used step-by-step or tell you if they might have any collector value.
