DRB BLOG

How to Secure a Bun Without an Elastic

You don't need an elastic to put your hair up. Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea explains the technique for a secure, damage-free bun using just a hairpin — and why it of...

Which Day Rate Pin Is Right for Your Hair?

Day Rate makes five professional-grade hairpins, each designed for a specific hair type and job. Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea explains exactly which one is right for...

Why Your Hairpin Keeps Falling Out

If your hairpin keeps slipping, the problem is almost never the pin itself. Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Perea explains the most common reasons hairpins fall out and how to fix e...

Hairpin vs Claw Clip: Which Is Better for Your Hair?

A celebrity hairstylist breaks down the difference between a hairpin and a claw clip, and which is actually better for your hair type and daily routine.

How to Use a Hairpin in Fine Hair

Fine hair slips because of texture and technique, not because it can't be pinned. A celebrity hairstylist explains exactly how to make a hairpin hold in fine hair.

Best Hairpins for Thick Hair

A celebrity hairstylist explains why thick hair is harder to pin and which hairpins actually hold. The Power Pin is built for the weight and density of thick hair.

Meet the Power Pin: The Hairpin Designed to Replace the Claw Clip

A celebrity hairstylist explains why the Power Pin outperforms a claw clip for thick, long, or heavy hair, and how one pin can hold a bun all day without slipping.

Hairpin vs Bobby Pin: What's the Difference?

A celebrity hairstylist explains the real difference between a hairpin and a bobby pin, and which one to reach for depending on your hair and your style.

How to Use a Hairpin: A Celebrity Stylist's Guide

Learn how to use a hairpin the right way, from a celebrity hairstylist. Discover the placement, angle, and technique that keep buns secure without damage.

How to Create a Romantic Ribbon Bow Bun Using a Petite Power Pin

If you love a hairstyle that feels equal parts effortless and elevated, this ribbon bow bun is about to become your new go-to. Whether you’re headed to a Valentine’s Day dinner,...

An Italian Summer: 10 Years of Florence, Sweet Tomatoes, and the Simple Beauty of Homemade Pasta

Ten years ago, I fell in love with Florence, Italy. The city, with its sun-drenched streets and timeless beauty, captured a piece of my heart and has held it ever since. Each ye...

How to Use Hairpins for Every Hair Type

If there’s one question I’ve been asked more times than I can count over the last 20 years, it’s this:“Can I use a hairpin if I don’t have thick hair?” The answer is a resoundin...