How to Use a French Hair Pin, According to a Pro Hairstylist
Before creating your bun, Hong also recommends applying a styling spray or mousse to smooth and prep your hair. Another pro tip: “For fine hair that needs more volume at the base, use the Mint Curler to create texture at the base of the hair for natural volume and extra grip for the pin to hold.” »
How to style your hair using a French pin, step by step
Below, Hong walks us through her techniques for creating two simple updos using a French pin.
Simple bun
Step 1
Pull your hair into a low, medium, or high ponytail depending on where you want the bun to sit. Hold your hair firmly in one hand.
Step 2
Wrap the ponytail around itself until a ballerina-style bun is formed.
Step 3
Hold the pin almost flat against your head, then gently slide the pin into the outer surface of the bun. If the pin is curved, position it so that it is curved up or away from your head, not toward it.
Step 4
Collect a small amount of hair near the scalp, then rotate the pin 180°.
Step 5
Push the pin back toward the bun to secure the bun or bun. Make sure it’s set, then finish with a flexible hold hairspray.
A French touch
Step 1
Use both hands to gather your hair into a ponytail at the nape of your neck.
Step 2
Start twisting your hair upward against your head. Stop when you’ve reached where you want the peak of your style to reach.
Step 3
Tuck your ends into the twist and use your fingers to refine the shape, tucking the entire twist inward. Hold the twist firmly with one hand.
Step 4
Insert the pin (curve outward, tips up) sliding it into the top layer of the hair roller. Be careful not to insert the pin too close to your scalp initially, as this can cause tension when you rotate it.
Step 5
When most of the pin is inserted into your twist, bring it closer to your scalp. Rotate it 180° (or until you start to feel resistance), then push it back into the twist. This technique will create enough tension for the style to hold, whereas just sticking the pin in your twist will cause it to fall out.
