How Does a French Hair Pin Work?

A chignon pin is a two-pronged hair pin which is used to secure bun and French pleat hairstyles (also known as a French twist or French roll). They may be simple to look at, but they can be daunting if you have never used one before! #hairpins #howto #hairtutorial

So, how do you wear a French pin?
For A French Pleat:
Gather the hair at the nape of the neck and twist.
Bring the twist up so it is flat against your head.
Tuck the ends under and roll slightly into the pocket of hair that forms beside the twist.
With the pin upside down so it curves away from the head, push the prongs of the chignon pin through the top layers of hair in the middle of the updo. Don't do this too low on the style, or the top will be too heavy and it will not hold in place.
Then flip the pin and push it into the twist so that it now follows the curve of your head.

For A Bun hairstyle:
Gather the hair at the back of the head at the desired height where you would like to bun to sit.
Twist the hair round into a bun shape.
With the curve of the pin facing away from the bun, push the prongs of the chignon pin through a few layers of hair on one side of the bun.
Then flip the pin and push it underneath the bun to secure it in place, with the curve of the pin following the curve of your head.

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