Item: Kristin Ess KES Full Size French Pins: Matte black
Rating: 5
Author: Kenzie

French pins. If you don't know what a French pin is, it looks like that. These are metal. And you're gonna stick it in, bend it up, so you're grabbing some of your hairs at the root, shove it through, kind of like the bottom part of the bun, bring it back down, and then shove it through. And that's pretty secure, actually. But I like to take another one and do the same thing on the other side. Stab it, wiggle it through, and the bun is not going anywhere. It's super secure. It's super comfortable. You could sleep like this. You could just wear it out. That's it.

Okay so it says wrap your hair in a high or low bun and secure it with the KEH French pin. Wake up in the morning, release the pin and shake out your hair. Finish it up. Wait so you can sleep with this in your hair? Interesting! I'm always trying to figure out something for the hair overnight. Okay. At first I thought I did it and like. Okay. We'll try once more and then we'll definitely watch some YouTube videos because I definitely want to get some use out of these, see if I can even do this. I'm not really good at wrapping my hair in a low bun to begin with. No. Okay. Be honest. Be honest. Doesn't look bad. I said be honest. Definitely tricky. A little bit annoying because I can feel it wobbling. Oh and there she goes. I want to figure these out.

These are French pins, also known as hair forks. They used to intimidate me, but after some practice, they've become my favorite hair accessory. This set from Kristen S comes with two matte black metal pins. They're ergonomically designed with a bend to be comfortable on the scalp and gentle on the hair. I find having a little texture in the hair definitely helps the styles hold better, so if my hair's a little too soft, I'll start with some dry shampoo before styling. When first inserted, the curve of the pin needs to lay against the head. Once through the hair, the prongs are pushed against the head, and the direction of the pin is switched back towards where it was inserted. All of these hairstyles look super skillful, but it's actually a very simple technique, and once it's learned, it becomes like muscle memory in the hands. The pins are so chic on their own that they really take the pressure off of perfecting the hairstyles, and personally, I aim to style in the category of elevated messy, and all of these styles can be dialed a little less or more in each direction to preference.

Liz, in her video review, shares her experience with the KES Full Size French Pins by Kristin Ess. Initially intimidated by these hair forks, Liz mentions that with practice, they have become her favorite hair accessory. The set includes two matte black metal pins that are ergonomically designed for comfort on the scalp and gentleness on the hair. Liz suggests using a little dry shampoo for added texture before styling, as it helps the styles hold better. She explains the technique of inserting the pin with the curve against the head and then pushing the prongs against the head, switching the direction of the pin. Liz emphasizes that these hairstyles may look skillful, but they are actually simple to achieve and become like muscle memory with practice. The chic design of the pins takes the pressure off perfecting the hairstyles, allowing for a category of elevated messy styles that can be adjusted to personal preference. Overall, Liz finds the KES Full Size French Pins to be a great hair accessory that adds style and versatility to her looks.

Alice

Not only are these French pins effective in keeping your bun in place, but they are also incredibly comfortable to wear. Alice mentioned that you could sleep with your hair styled this way, highlighting the convenience and ease of use. Whether you're heading out for the day or settling in for a good night's sleep, these pins will keep your bun intact.

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