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How to Do a Chignon with a Hair Pin

Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea shows how to shape and pin a low chignon so it holds all day, including which pin size works best for the roll.

What Is a U-Shaped Hair Pin?

Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea explains the difference between a U-shaped hair pin and a French pin, and when to use each one for a longer-lasting updo.

Which Day Rate Pin Is Right for You: A Prime Big Deal Days Guide

A quick guide from celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea to choosing between the Power Pin, Petite Power Pin, Foundation Pins, Hero Pins, and Min Pins ahead of Prime Big Deal...

The Best Hair Pins for Buns

Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea breaks down which hair pin actually holds a bun in place by hair type, from the Power Pin for thick hair to the Petite Power Pin for fin...

French Hair Pin vs. Claw Clip: Which One Actually Holds?

Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea compares the French hair pin and the claw clip on hold, comfort, and finished look, and explains why one lasts through a full day and th...

How to Do a French Twist with a Hair Pin

Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea walks through how to do a French twist step by step, including where to place a French pin so the whole roll holds without slipping.

Desi Lydic's Emmys Hair: How We Built a Low Twisted Bun That Held All Night

Celebrity hairstylist Aviva Jansen Perea breaks down the low twisted bun she built for Desi Lydic at the Emmys, including how she used Day Rate Beauty Min Pins in Dandelion to s...

Petite French Hair Pins: The Everyday Pin for Real Life

Petite French hair pins built for daily wear should hold all day, match your hair, and never need replacing. Aviva Jansen Perea on why the Petite Power Pin became our most reach...

Best Hair Pins for Thick Hair That Won't Bend or Break

Thick hair needs a hair pin built to hold real weight without bending. Aviva Jansen Perea explains what actually makes a large hair pin durable enough for thick, heavy hair.

Plastic-Free Hair Accessories: A Better Alternative to Claw Clips and Elastics

Most claw clips and elastics are plastic that eventually cracks, peels, or snaps. Aviva Jansen Perea on why plastic-free hair accessories are a better claw clip alternative, for...

The Best Hair Pins for Buns, By Hair Type

Not every bun hair pin works for every bun. Aviva Jansen Perea breaks down the best hair pins for buns by hair type, from fine to thick, so yours actually holds all day.

Why Day Rate Hairpins Are Made in the USA

Day Rate hairpins are made entirely in the USA, with a 100% domestic supply chain. Aviva Jansen Perea explains why that decision shapes the quality of every hair pin we make.