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There are times in life when certain things stop being "cute" and "endearing" and start becoming inappropriate and untimely. Take for example the age old damsel in distress act. When it was once acceptable and perhaps charming (to the lesser, more insecure gentlemen of course!) to play "not so smart" by answering questions with a shirll, high pitch "I don't know!" (are you imagining the accompanying head tilt and finger twirl of the hair?), it is now perceived as foolishly belittling. So when it comes to beauty and its respective accessories there are times and milestones that require you to retire the "cute" for the "polished." Say the plastic hair clip or scrunchie (responsible for the beginning of the the end in Carrie's relationship to Berger), it's perfectly fine to wear while running errands or just hanging out on the couch (scratch that scrunchies are no longer ok, even if you're at home in the bathroom by yourself). But when it comes to more ladylike or professional occasions its wise to trade in the old standby for the more souped up, elegant equivalent.

I discovered the U Shaped Pin while modeling at a photo shoot with one of Britain's hottest and most desirable stylists (I never kiss and tell so you're just going to have to guess who). He used 3 or 4 to artfully hold my hair in the most rocking chignon...no millions of bobby pins or cans of hair spray needed. Those couple of pins held my hair up through the entire shoot and I ended up taking them home with me I was so enamoured! Think of them as the next generation to the bobby pin. Same idea just superior function. The large U shape discreetly secures small and large sections of hair in the desired place without the bobby pin induced pain. Buns, french twists or haphazard updo's are elegantly sculpted without the tell tale signs of visible pins. Hair looks sleek, polished and refined. So convenient and ladylike that I'm never without this pin. With one simple twist hair goes from wild child to stately Madame President!

Usage tip: Always twist hair to the desired look and shape before pinning, the twist gives something for the pin to hold onto. For maximum holdability always insert the pin at a diagonal angle to your head. If you have extra fine hair look for a rubberized version of the U pin (available at Ricky stores in nyc). The double coated textured provides a non-slip grip while protecting hair from tears and snags.

The result: Hair that's ready for the boardroom to the bedroom and elegantly sophisticated the whole way!