Reviewers commonly praise attractive design and finishes, easy hanging or sliding, smooth gliding on rods, and solid, sturdy construction.
A holdback tucks the curtain fabric behind it so curtains stay neatly tied back; this reduces light entering the room and helps prevent wrinkling where the fabric is gathered.
Finishes listed include oil-rubbed, chrome-plated, black-plated, nickel-plated, gold-plated/gold-tone, and silver-plated/silver.
Common options are 2-piece holdback sets, packs of 12 shower hooks, and wall rails that provide 3 or 5 hooks.
Aluminum double-glide shower hooks are described as rust-proof, and a 'Rust Proof Button' shower hook set is also labeled rust-proof.
S-shaped or curved hooks and rings slip through curtain holes or grommets and hang on the rod; some hooks include separate prongs to hold the curtain and liner independently.