Hair forks and sticks

A bun or a loosely pinned-up hairstyle can be secured with an accessory that is simply slid into the hair. Hair forks and sticks hold the style in place while adding a decorative detail. These include metal hair sticks adorned with flowers, pearls or charms, as well as smooth U-shaped hair forks made of plastic or acetate.

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Hair forks and sticks

An ornament slid into the hair is one of the simplest ways to secure an updo and give it a more striking look at the same time. Hair forks and sticks are mainly used for buns and knots, but they also work well with half-up styles where only the top section of hair is pinned up.

Hair sticks are straight shafts with a single point that are pushed through the bun to hold it in place. They are often made of metal alloy or wood, and the top end is decorated with flowers, fans, pearls, beads or dangling charms. They are sometimes called bun pins.

Hair forks have two or more prongs and are usually U-shaped. As a result, they twist less once in place and hold thicker hair more securely. Smooth hair forks made of plastic or acetate look understated, while decorated metal designs noticeably liven up the hairstyle.

When choosing, hair length and thickness matter most. A shorter, slimmer hair stick is enough for fine hair, whereas a large bun is held more firmly by a longer hair fork or two sticks inserted in a cross. Pieces with rounded ends are gentler on the scalp.