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    Cowrie Hair Pins

    $30.00
    Unit price  per 

    Cowrie shells come in a large variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. There are over 200  variations of cowries in the world. The Hawaiian island is home to 35 come species that exist nowhere else in the world. Cowries mate for like and usually live in the same place for their entire existence. Talk about a home body! 

    Our Cowrie pins are made with the highest quality bun twists on the market, designed to not only keep that top knot secure but to eliminate headaches and pulling that traditional elastic hair ties can cause! 'Opihi pins work great for all hair types, thick to thin and straight to curly. Simply twist the puka through your hair to ensure a bun that never loosens, no matter how much fun you're having in the sun! 

    Pins are sold individually. 

    How to use hair Pins:
    1. Gather hair and twist it into a top knot. 
    2. Hold your bun in place with one hand and use the other to twist the pin into the base of your bun. Try placing Puka Hair Pin where your head and bun meet.
    3. For extra security or thick/longer hair use an additional twist. 

    Different ways to wear your pins:
    1. Full bun.
    2. Hair half up and half down.
    3. French twist.
    4. Twist into braids. 

    Each hairpin is handmade!
    All shells are ethically sourced from HI.
    Pins are one of a kind so grab your favorite while supplies last! 

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