How to Style Blossom Pins With a Wedding Updo
By Harriet Wilde: Designer Wedding Shoes - Wedding Shoes UK ... | Published: 2026-10-20
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to place and secure Blossom Pins in your wedding updo for a polished, romantic look. Step-by-step advice for brides, bridesmaids, and guests.
Quick answer
Place Blossom Pins in a loose updo after the style is set, using the pins' wire stems to grip hair securely. Start with the center pin and work outward for balanced, romantic placement.
Choosing the right finish for your hair color
Blossom Pins come in gold, silver, or rose gold wire. Warm hair tones (honey blonde, copper, or brunette with warm highlights) pair naturally with gold or rose gold. Cool tones (ash blonde, platinum, or cool brunette) look crisper with silver. If your updo includes a veil or headband, match the metal finish to those accessories for a cohesive look.
Working with different updo styles
Low chignons and side buns offer the most surface area for pin placement—space them evenly along the curve of the bun. High buns or top knots work best with pins clustered near the base or tucked into the front twists. For loose, textured updos (like a messy bun or braided crown), insert pins where the hair is most dense so the wire has something to grip.
How to add Blossom Pins to your updo
- Finish your updo first: Style and secure your updo with bobby pins and hairspray before touching the blossom pins. The pins are decorative accents, not structural supports. A common mistake is trying to use them to hold loose sections—they will slip out if the base isn't already firm.
- Choose your focal point: Decide where you want the main cluster of flowers. For a chignon, place the center pin at the top curve. For a side bun, position it at the front edge. For a braided crown, tuck it near the ear or the nape. A common mistake is placing the first pin too low or too far back, making the flowers hard to see. Hold the pin up to the mirror before inserting to check visibility from the front.
- Insert the center pin at an angle: Bend the wire slightly if needed, then slide the pin into the hair at a 45-degree angle, pushing the stem in until the flower sits flush against the hair. The wire should grip the hair fibers. A common mistake is pushing straight in—the pin will slide out more easily. Angled insertion locks it in place.
- Add the remaining pins in a balanced arrangement: Place the second pin about an inch to one side of the center, and the third pin on the opposite side, forming a gentle arc or triangle. Avoid placing all three in a straight line—that looks rigid. A common mistake is spacing them too far apart (they lose visual connection) or too close (they look cluttered). Step back and check the arrangement in the mirror before pressing them fully in.
- Secure with a light mist of hairspray: Hold hairspray about 12 inches away and give a light, even mist over the pins and surrounding hair. This adds grip without making the flowers sticky. A common mistake is overspraying directly onto the blossom fabric, which can leave a visible residue. Use a flexible-hold spray to keep the style natural.
Product details
- Blossom Pins: A set of three handcrafted hair pins from Spain, each with a white blossom flower on a metallic plated wire. Available in gold, silver, or rose gold. The wire stem allows you to bend and insert the pin at the exact angle needed for your updo, and the three-pin set gives you enough to create a balanced arrangement without overwhelming the hairstyle.
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