Hair pins aren't one-size-fits-all, even though most of the ones sold to you are. Here's how I actually choose.

If your pin keeps getting swallowed by your hair, the problem isn't your technique. It's the pin.

A chignon looks effortless when it's done right. The pin you choose is most of the work.

People assume this is our pin for fine hair. It's actually the one I'd hand almost anyone.

Not every pin in your kit does the same job. Here's what a U-shaped pin is actually built for.

If your bun is loose by 2pm, the problem usually isn't the amount of hair. It's the clip you're using to hold it.

The claw clip is fast. The French hair pin is what actually holds, protects the hair, and disappears into the style. Here's how I choose...

A celebrity stylist's method for a French twist that actually holds, the right pin, placement, and technique, no claw clip required.

A stylist's guide to what actually makes a good bun hair pin, and which Day Rate pin to reach for depending on your hair type.

The Day Rate Power Pin is a plastic-free hair pin built to hold a full bun with one pin, no backup elastic or claw clip...

The U-shaped pin is the shape behind almost every style that actually holds. Here's the core technique, and how to use it beyond just a...

French pin, U-pin, hairpin. The terms get used interchangeably, but they're not quite the same thing. Here's the actual difference, and which one to reach...

A French twist doesn't hold like a bun. Here's how to place a hairpin along the seam so it stays put all day without pinching...

Long hair is heavy, and most pins are not designed to hold it. Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea explains what makes a hairpin work for...

Most people use an elastic every day without thinking about what it does to their hair over time. Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea breaks down...