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Why We Color-Match Every Hair Pin We Make

Most hair pins for women come in "blonde" or "brunette." Real hair doesn't work that way. Aviva Jansen Perea explains why Day Rate color-matches every French hair pin to nine re...

Elegant Hair Accessories That Do Not Look Cheap

The difference between hair accessories that look expensive and ones that don't usually comes down to two things. Aviva Jansen Perea breaks down what to look for in a hair pin.

How to Style Fine Hair Without Slipping

Fine hair slips out of styles for a specific reason, and it's rarely the amount of product you're using. Aviva Jansen Perea explains what actually holds fine hair in place.

Meet the Min Pins: Subtle Hold for Shorter Hair and Delicate Styling

The Min Pins are our smallest hair pin, built for shorter hair, small sections, and delicate styling. Aviva Jansen Perea explains where this pin fits in the Day Rate lineup.

Hairpin Hairstyles for Travel and Second-Day Hair

The best hairpin hairstyles for travel and second-day hair use texture instead of fighting it. Aviva Jansen Perea shares the bun hair pin routine she packs for every trip.

The Best Claw Clip Alternative for Everyday Hair

Looking for a claw clip alternative that won't dent your hair or slip by noon? A hairpin holds from within the style instead of clamping from outside. Here's why that matters.

How to Create an Effortless French Twist with a Hairpin

A French twist hair pin makes this classic style faster and more secure than bobby pins ever could. Aviva Jansen Perea breaks down the exact technique, step by step.

Bridal Hairpins vs Everyday Hairpins

Bridal hair asks more of a pin than everyday styling does. Here's what actually changes between a bridal hair pin and the one you'd wear on a Tuesday, and why it matters on updo...

Meet the Hero Pins: For Detail Work and Flyaways

Hero Pins are our refined take on the bobby pin, built for flyaways, small sections, and the finishing work a larger pin can't handle, on any updo or everyday style. Here's what...

What Aviva Keeps in Her Kit

After years working on set and backstage, my kit has narrowed down to a handful of tools I actually reach for, from everyday buns to a full updo. Here's what's in it, and why.

Hair Accessories That Do Not Pull, Snag, or Crease

Most damage from hair accessories builds up slowly and gets blamed on other things. Here's what to actually look for in damage-free hair accessories, whether it's an everyday bu...

The Best Hairpins for a Sleek Bun

A sleek bun updo lives or dies on the pin, not the product. Here's the bun hair pin technique I use to get a clean, polished finish with no flyaways and no visible hardware.