Q: How do you use a French hair pin?
A: Twist the hair into a bun or roll first, then push the pin through the base of the twist, scoop a little hair from underneath, and push it back through so the pin locks against itself.
Q: Why will my hair not stay in a French pin?
A: Almost always because the twist is too loose or the pin has not caught hair from underneath. Twist firmly first, push the pin through the base, scoop a little hair from beneath the twist, then push it back through so it locks against itself.
Q: Are French hair pins better than bobby pins?
A: For an updo, one pin can replace a handful of bobby pins and puts less tension on the hair. Bobby pins are still better for pinning small individual pieces.