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
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Specifications
- Material
- 100% cellulose acetate
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories > Hair Pins, Claws & Clips > Hair Pins
Product Insights
This 4-inch tortoiseshell acetate hair pin from Simons offers the dense, springy hand feel of premium accessories with a through-color pattern that makes scratches less visible than on painted alternatives, reliably holding a French twist for 8–12 hours and a half-up twist for 6–10 hours when used with a sewing-stitch method and texture spray, but demands careful storage away from heat, humidity, UV, and alcohol to prevent warping, yellowing, or cloudy stains, combining the elegance of 90s minimalist and old-money trends with the practicality of a French pharmacy staple.
Verified claims
- Hand feel
- Dense and springy, with the hand feel of premium acetate accessories.
- Appearance depth
- The tortoiseshell pattern runs through the entire thickness of the acetate rather than being printed on the surface, so minor scratches stay less visible and the color has visual depth.
- Care
- Avoid heat, moisture, sun, and alcohol to prevent damage and preserve the finish.
- Styling technique
- The sewing-stitch method holds a French twist for 8–12 hours; a half-up twist with texture spray prep holds for 6–10 hours.
- Trend
- Tortoiseshell French pin is an elegant alternative to claw clips, rooted in 90s minimalist and old-money trends.
- Cultural relevance
- A French pharmacy staple, flight attendant essential, and 90s minimalist revival piece.
- Styling versatility
- Versatile 4-inch pin holds French twist 8–12 hours and half-up twist 6–10 hours.
- Storage
- Avoid heat, humidity, UV, and chemicals; store in a cool, dry, dark place.
- Surface wear
- Scratches are less visible due to the integrated tortoiseshell pattern.
- Cleaning
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap, then dry immediately.
- Hold
- Holds a classic French twist for 8–12 hours and a half-up twist for 6–10 hours.
- Pattern
- 100% cellulose acetate: the pattern is not a coating, so scratches don't reveal a different color underneath.
- Value
- At $9 CAD, through-color acetate masks scratches better than painted counterparts.
- Flex
- Bends to open for hair insertion and springs back without cracking.
- Environmental durability
- Avoid heat, humidity, and direct sunlight to prevent warping and yellowing.
- Surface durability
- Scratches are less visible due to through-color; avoid alcohol to prevent cloudy stains.
- Chemical sensitivity
- Alcohol and solvents cause permanent white blooming; clean only with mild soap and water.
- Scratch resistance
- Scratches are less visible due to the integral tortoiseshell pattern, but a soft pouch maintains the glossy sheen.
- Grip features
- This hairpin has no grip-enhancing features like ridges or teeth; it relies on its smooth acetate surface and pin shape to stay in place.
Product record
- Title
- Tortoiseshell Hair Pin
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 9 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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.
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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