Okay, so let’s talk about French pins. I’ve been playing around with these things a lot lately, and I wanted to share my experience, from start to finish.
First off, I picked up a bunch of different French pins. I mean, these things come in all sorts of sizes and colors. I’ve got short, I’ve got long, I’ve got dark, I’ve got light, the whole nine yards. But honestly, since my hair is on the longer side, I found myself reaching for the three-inch ones most of the time. They just seem to hold everything in place better, you know?
Now, I’m no hair expert, but I started experimenting. I tried them on my own hair, which is straight and can get pretty heavy. The first thing I noticed was that these pins are surprisingly strong. And I loved that they have these little rubber tips at the end. That’s a game-changer because it means they don’t snag or pull your hair when you’re putting them in or taking them out. That’s important.
I played around with different styles. At first, I just tried to get my hair up and out of my face. I learned quickly that the trick is not to overload the pin. You don’t want to try and cram too much hair into it, or it just won’t hold. Then I learned how to twist my hair, and use the pins to secure the twist. I watched some videos online, tried to copy what they did. It’s not as easy as it looks!
- Started with a simple updo. Just gathering all my hair at the back of my head and trying to pin it up.
- Then I moved on to trying out a basic bun. That took a bit of practice, but I eventually got the hang of it. The key is to twist your hair tight and then use the pins to anchor it down.
- After that, I got a little more adventurous. I tried doing a sort of braided bun thing, where I braided my hair first and then pinned it up. That was a bit trickier, but it looked pretty cool when I finally got it right.
After a lot of trial and error, I finally figured out how to use these things effectively. And let me tell you, they’re a lifesaver. Now, I use them all the time. I just throw my hair up in a quick bun, secure it with a couple of pins, and I’m good to go. It’s so much easier than dealing with elastic bands or those regular bobby pins that always seem to disappear anyway.
So yeah, that’s my French pin journey. If you’re thinking about trying them out, I say go for it. Just remember to get the right size for your hair, and don’t be afraid to experiment. It might take a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them.
