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Colette Tortoise Hair ForkAcetate French Pin for Buns & Twists

Colette Tortoise Hair ForkAcetate French Pin for Buns & Twists

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The tortoiseshell fork French girls have worn for generations, made for the way you actually do your hair.

Gather, twist, slide it in. The long curved prongs catch the twist and hold it, so a bun, chignon or French twist comes together in seconds with a single piece. No elastics, no claw clip.

Why you'll love it:

  • Wavy two-prong shape grips buns and French twists
  • Glossy acetate-style finish with smooth, rounded tips
  • Light in the hair and flat against the head, so you can lean back
  • Looks like jewelry, works like a hair tie

Choose your color: Black, Claret, Olive, Cream, Leopard Brown or Leopard Grey. Or take a Set of 6 and match every outfit.

Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. Every order is tracked from dispatch to your door.

Sizing: see the hair pin size guide (lengths in inches and cm).

Which pin for my hair?

Fine or thin hair: a slim 4 in (10 cm) metal pin (French Hair Pin, Minimal) grips best; twist tighter and slide the pin in flatter to the scalp.

Medium to thick hair: a longer pin (4.5 to 5.5 in), two pins, or the wider acetate forks (Tortoise Fork, French Hair Fork, Riviera) that hold more hair without bending.

Curly or textured hair: twist loosely so the pin can catch the hair against the scalp; a fork tends to be easier than a slim pin.

Length: made for hair long enough to twist, roughly shoulder length (12 in) and up.

Numbers for every pin, fork and stick: the size guide.

FAQ

How long does it take? Twist, fold, pin. Most people are at about ten seconds after a few tries. The Journal has three twists that hold.

Will it hurt or snag? The pin is smooth polished metal or acetate with no teeth, hinge or elastic, so there is nothing to catch on hair.

Does it stay in? When the pin passes through the twist and catches hair against the scalp, it holds. If it slides, twist tighter and angle the pin flatter.

What if it is not for me? 30-day returns on unused pins, and free replacement or refund with a photo within 14 days if anything arrives damaged or wrong.

Shipping & returns

Free US shipping on every order. Orders are processed in 1 to 3 days and arrive in 5 to 8 business days with tracking.

Returns accepted within 30 days on unused items. See the full shipping and refund policies.

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On the French pin, 2026

“Retire the claw clip! In 2026 we're reaching for the French pin”
Vogue Scandinavia · Feb 2026
“Upgrade your claw clip.”
Glamour · Feb 2026
“The classic claw clip is levelling off.”
Stephanie Angelone, in Who What Wear UK · Feb 2026

How it works

Up in about ten seconds

  1. 1

    Twist

    Gather hair at the nape and twist it upward into a loose rope.

  2. 2

    Fold

    Fold the twist up against your head so the ends tuck in.

  3. 3

    Pin

    Push the pin down through the fold, catching hair against the scalp. Flip it and slide it in.

See three twists that hold

Why switch

Claw clip vs French pin

Claw clip
French pin
Look
Plastic, on show
One slim line of polished metal or acetate
Moving parts
Hinge, spring, teeth
None. No teeth, no hinge, no elastic
To put up
Gather, clamp, adjust
Twist, slide in, done in about ten seconds
In a bag
Bulky, snaps open
Flat. Slides into a pocket
Hair it suits
Most lengths
Hair long enough to twist, fine to thick

Made for hair long enough to twist, fine to thick.