Non-electric cosmetic utensils in the nature of a tool for braiding hair comprising a rod-shaped member to be inserted into and penetrated through the user's hair and a double-folded cord-like member attached to the rear end of the rod-shaped member to grip and hold a bundle of the user's hair; Non-electric cosmetic utensils in the nature of a hand-held tool for braiding hair formed of a hollow rod having a cord within that forms a loop on the end for holding hair as it is braided