Gifted with neither the time nor the talent for complicated updos and tons of product, I’ve gravitated towards one do-it-all ...

When it comes to the go-to hairstyles of total it girls ... That’s where French pins come in, as they are both easy to use *and* timelessly chic, too. Essentially an extra-large bobby pin ...

The chignon and the French hair pin go hand in hand. “The classic effortlessly disheveled updo is so easy to create with the French pin,” says hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos. “You can play ...

The French pin can be used in a variety of ways, and the best way to use one will really depend on what hairstyle you’re doing. Continue twisting until the coil turns itself into an bun Wrap the end ...

An updo hairstyle using two French hairpins ... To achieve the cool-girl French-pin look, pull out a few front pieces of your hair once the hairpin is set in place. Don't overlook the power ...

Chances are, you may have seen someone using a french hairpin before ... All of this is done without the pin — that comes later. "While still holding the bun with one hand, hold your pin ...

More of a twisted bun, this is probably the easiest French pin hairstyle to try if you have ... are inexpensive and once you get the hang of using them, they become a huge keep.

Enter: the French pin, a thin piece of metal – or plastic – fashioned into a U-curve. It’s much easier to use than it looks, and can help you create a range of hairstyles, whether you’re experimenting ...

The innate elegance of the French roll lends well to similarly glamorous detailing. Furnishing your updo with a finger wave—either subtle or exaggerated and serpentine—creates a scene-stealing ...