The TEGEN Journal

How to create classic French hairstyles, our bestselling French hair accessories and how to make a French hair pin stay in.

Simple ways to put your hair up elegantly, with chignon pins, French side combs, hair claws and barrettes.

From classic French barrettes to bows and stick barrettes, a gentle guide to the different types of barrette and how to choose the right one for your hair.

What is the difference between a barrette and a hair clip? A gentle guide to both, with tips for wearing barrettes in short hair and keeping them in place.

A simple guide to choosing the right barrette for fine, medium or thick hair, and keeping it from slipping.

A short history of the barrette, how it is worn today, and how to choose the right barrette for your hair type.

Can barrettes damage your hair? How to choose and wear a barrette that is gentle on your hair.

Everything you need to know about French barrettes: what they are, how to wear them and how to choose the right one for your hair.

Learn how to use barrette clips for a low ponytail or French pleat, and how to choose the right barrette for fine or thick hair.

How to use a stick barrette for half-up styles, low ponytails, buns and French twists, with tips to keep it in place.

Why the hair barrette returned to the spotlight, and how to wear this timeless French accessory today.