Simons
Tortoiseshell Hair Pin
This tortoiseshell hair pin is a U-shaped, two-pronged accessory made from cellulose acetate, a flexible and durable material that provides increased comfort. It measures 4 inches (10.5 cm) in length and features a glossy tortoiseshell pattern. Suitable for securing hair in place.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Pins
Specifications
- Material
- 100% cellulose acetate
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Pins
Product Insights
A 9 CAD Simons hair pin in solid cellulose acetate, the same material as high-end eyewear and Montblanc pens, dense and springy with a warmer, more natural hand feel than other plastics and no metal wire, spring, or core to rust or bend. Its 4 inches (10.5 cm) is the standard minimum for a full twist or low bun, making it best suited to long, thick hair; the tortoiseshell pattern runs through the acetate's full thickness rather than sitting as a coating, so flecks shift and glow with light and scratches reveal no different color beneath, though the Patterned Ecru colorway is a pale, mottled cream with scattered dark flecks rather than deep amber. The pin is light and flexible rather than fragile, opening for insertion and flexing back under a heavy twist instead of snapping, and that tradeoff defines its grip: no ridges or teeth, only smooth acetate friction, so thick hair is held firmly while fine hair sits loosely. A classic French twist holds 8–12 hours and a half-up twist 6–10 hours, with thick hair sometimes needing a touch-up or a second pin, and staying power depends on texture prep and a tighter twist. It is an acetate stand-in for real tortoiseshell, the look once cut from hawksbill shell and banned by CITES in 1973, best kept in a cool, dry, dark drawer or loose pouch rather than sealed airtight, and away from heat, moisture, sun, and alcohol to preserve the finish.
Verified claims
- Hair type
- Ideal for long, thick hair, and 4 inches (10.5 cm) is the cited minimum to brace a full twist or low bun.
- Grip features
- No ridges or teeth; hold comes from smooth acetate friction, gripping thick hair but holding fine hair loosely.
- Hold
- Styles can loosen after a few hours, so all-day wear may need a touch-up or a second pin, especially with thick hair; hold depends on insertion technique.
- Flex
- Made from 100% cellulose acetate that is flexible and durable: it opens for insertion and flexes back under a heavy twist instead of snapping.
- Styling technique
- Texture prep and a tighter twist are what keep the smooth pin in place.
- Care
- Keep it away from sustained high heat, direct sun, and alcohol-based hairspray, perfume, or sanitizer; wipe with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap, then dry immediately and avoid soaking.
- Appearance depth
- The tortoiseshell pattern is through-colour: it runs through the acetate's full thickness rather than being printed, so its flecks shift and glow as the light changes.
- Pattern
- 100% cellulose acetate: the pattern is not a coating, so scratches don't reveal a different color underneath.
- Colorway
- Patterned Ecru: the tortoise mark leans pale cream with scattered dark flecks, not deep amber.
- Heritage
- Faux tortoiseshell revives a look once cut from hawksbill shell, banned by CITES in 1973.
- Styling versatility
- 4 inches (10.5 cm) is the standard minimum to secure a full twist or low bun.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, dark drawer or loose pouch — not sealed airtight.
- Material
- Cellulose acetate — the same material high-end eyewear and Montblanc pens use.
- Hand feel
- Dense and springy, and warmer and more natural against skin than other plastics.
- Tortoiseshell look
- An acetate stand-in for real tortoiseshell, banned from international trade.
- Color
- Despite the tortoiseshell name, the Patterned Ecru variant is a pale, mottled cream with a glossy tortoiseshell pattern.
- Construction
- Solid 100% cellulose acetate throughout, with no metal wire, spring, or core to rust or bend.
Product record
- Title
- Tortoiseshell Hair Pin
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 9 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 7 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Holding thick, long hair in place
This tortoiseshell hair pin is for securing long, thick hair, and reviewers report it holds securely for this hair type. Keep in mind that how well it stays in place depends on the insertion method, and some say getting an all-day hold can take practice.[1]
Keeping an updo in place for all-day events
Wear this tortoiseshell hair pin to hold your hair through weddings, parties, or other long events. Based on customer reviews, the style may loosen after a few hours, so planning for touch-ups can help. Reviews also suggest the pin's hold depends on insertion technique and may take some practice to get right.[1]
Quick casual styling
A simple hair pin for throwing your hair up in a quick, casual look. Reviewers say it works and looks cute for this purpose, though some note it feels flimsy, which may bother some users.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Tortoiseshell Hair Pin: Choose this if you want a simple two-pronged pin for quick casual styling, especially for thick, long hair, which reviewers say it holds securely. It is made of 100% cellulose acetate — a flexible, durable material the merchant describes as comfortable — in a glossy tortoiseshell pattern with a warm beige base and dark spots, in one size measuring about 4 inches (10.5 cm) long. Some reviewers found it cute but flimsy, and styles can loosen after a few hours, so plan touch-ups for all-day wear and expect the hold to depend on your insertion technique.[1,2] | Classic Hair Pin: Choose this if you want a classic two-prong U-shaped pin in a tortoiseshell look: it is glossy, with a translucent tan base and irregular dark brown to near-black splotches along the rounded head and prongs, which have tapered, rounded tips. It measures 5 inches (13 cm) long and comes in one size. Note that the listing attributes golden metal to the gold finish and cellulose acetate to other styles, while image analysis describes this colour's material as plastic or acetate.[3,4] | Metallic Hair Pins Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a set of two metal hair pins — one warm gold-tone with a cutout and one matte silver-tone — for easily creating pretty updos and casual hairstyles. Customer reviews report they grip thick, dense hair firmly without an elastic and sit smoothly for hours without pulling or headache, with a quality feel and unique metallic look that draws compliments. Note that at 4.75 inches (12 cm) long, they may be too short to fully secure hair that is mid-back or longer, so consider the length if your hair is very long.[5,6] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Single two-pronged U-shaped hair pin made of glossy tortoiseshell-patterned plastic. The pin has a rounded looped head and two gently wavy tapered prongs with scattered darker spots on a translucent beige base.
- Overall shapeU-shaped hair pin with a rounded oval head that transitions into two long, slim prongs; prongs are slightly wavy and taper to rounded tips.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.44 (high) - Material and finishSmooth glossy plastic or acrylic surface with visible specular highlights indicating a polished finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - PatterningTranslucent warm beige base with irregular darker brown and near-black spots and streaks distributed along the head and prongs, producing a tortoiseshell effect.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Head detailRounded elongated oval head with an open inner cutout forming the top of the U shape; head shows larger dark flecks near its outer edge.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Prong profileBoth prongs are flat in cross-section, slightly curved along their length with gentle wave-like contours rather than straight lines.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.75 · h 0.26 (high) - Shadows and separationSoft shadow visible beneath the pin, providing visual separation from the background and indicating the pin is lying slightly above the surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft top lighting and a subtle cast shadow; image is centered on the lower half of the frame showing the full product at a slight top-down angle.
- BackgroundEven light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Shot compositionProduct positioned toward the lower center of the image with generous empty space above; camera angle is slightly above and facing the product.
- LightingSoft diffuse lighting from above-left creating subtle highlights on the glossy surface and a soft shadow below and to the right of the pin.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear edges and visible fine patterning on the product.
Colors
warm translucent beige· base#C3C3C3dark brown· dark spots#646565near-black· near-black flecks#413D36- Overall shapeU-shaped hair pin with a rounded oval head that transitions into two long, slim prongs; prongs are slightly wavy and taper to rounded tips.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Fonctionnelle et jolie
Idéale pour cheveux longs et épais
Cute
Cute. A little flimsy but it works
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J’aime la couleur
Je vais apprendre à bien m’en servir
Jolie mais difficile à installer dans mes cheveux
Coiffure que ne tient pas toute la journée.
Très bien
Très bien
Pince
Pratique et jolie