If you love an elegant bun or French pleat but worry about what clips and elastics are doing to your hair, a French hair pin could be the gentle answer. Here is how hair pins compare with bobby pins and hair ties, and what to look for when you choose one.
Are French Pins Good for Your Hair?
French chignon hair pins have a curved, two-pronged shape that holds your hair in place without the need for elastic bands. They are often used to create updos that need a secure hold. Some people worry that pins might damage their hair, but when you choose a well-made pin and use it correctly, it gives a secure hold that is gentle on your hair.
The key is quality. Our French hair pins are made from cellulose acetate, a flexible material, and each one is shaped and polished for a smooth finish with no rough edges to catch your hair.
What Is the Difference Between Bobby Pins and Hair Pins?
French pins and bobby pins are two of the most popular ways to secure hair. Bobby pins are small and straight with a flat end, while French pins are longer and curved with rounded ends. French pins are designed to hold larger sections of hair, such as a bun or a twist, while bobby pins are better suited to small sections.
Do Bobby Pins Damage Hair?
One of the main advantages of French pins over bobby pins is that they are less likely to slip out. The curve of a French pin helps to hold your hair in place, and the rounded ends help it stay put.
Metal bobby pins can catch and snag, which may lead to breakage and can feel uncomfortable against your scalp. Our French Handmade hair pins are smooth and kind to your hair, and they are made to last for years, whereas plastic hair pins and bobby pins can easily break.
Are Hair Pins Better Than Hair Ties?
Hair ties, also known as hair elastics, are another popular way to secure your hair. Both do the same job, but they each have their strengths.
- Hair ties: hold hair tightly, but can pull and tug, and often leave a crease.
- French pins: gentler on your hair and less likely to leave a crease, so your hair looks lovely when you take them out.
Are Hair Pins Damaging?
A well-made French hair pin is a gentle alternative to hair ties, bobby pins and plastic hair pins. Because our pins are polished smooth, there are no harsh edges to snag your hair, which helps protect it from split ends and breakage.
Which Hair Pin Should I Choose?
- For a sleek French pleat in medium to thick or long hair: our Long Chignon Pin, made in France and shaped and polished for a smooth finish.
- For a range of updos: our handmade Medium Hair Pin, whose waved teeth give a lovely firm grip.
