Hairpins and Earrings Hairpins and Earrings Turn of the Century handmade, wooden hairpins and earrings are made of the finest hardwoods. Turn of the Century hairpins have graced the hair of many a beautiful lady over the past twenty five years. Each hairpin is individually freehand turned on a lathe by William Schmidt.
All hairpins are thin and light and, when used properly, have no danger of falling out.
They are about 6 inches long. When using a hairpin to hold up a bun, only one is needed, a second is strictly decorative. Hair must be a little longer than shoulder length for the hairpins to be effective. Damp hair holds better. When learning to use a hairpin, or if your hair is on the short side, using a hair tie to support the pony tail can be helpful.