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. For those who prefer two hairpins, we suggest two of the same wood, but different design, or for a dollar more, a matched set with the same design. Subtle dangles have added accent to many a lady's ear.