Quick answer
Treat the three Nova Pins as one composition, not three separate accessories: decide on a single focal cluster or a soft trail first, then secure each pin so the gold leaves and opal crystals stay visible from the front and in photographs.
Why the set works best with a plan
Because the Nova Pins arrive as a coordinated set of three, they are designed to be worn together. That makes placement the main decision: the same three pins can read as a tight cluster above one ear, a scattered trail along a side part, or a balanced pair with one accent at the back. Choosing the layout before you start keeps you from overworking your hair and losing the delicate floral leaf shape.
The gold finish and opal crystal details catch light differently depending on angle. A pin that looks subtle in the mirror can disappear in flash photography if it sits flat against dark hair, so plan a quick phone-camera check before you commit.
What to check before you pin
The catalog does not list pin length or closure type, so inspect the pins in person before styling. Confirm how the fastening works and whether the pins need hair with some texture to grip. Fine, freshly washed hair can be slippery; a little light texture spray or a quick backcomb at the anchor point usually helps, but test this on a styling day rather than on the wedding morning.
Step-by-step Nova Pins placement
- Choose your focal point: Decide whether the set will sit above one ear, along a side part, or at the back of the head. Pick one primary spot and treat the other two pins as support. Common mistake: scattering all three evenly so none reads as intentional. Mark the focal point with a fingertip before picking up a pin.
- Section and secure the base: Part a small section of hair at the focal point and lightly backcomb or add texture spray so the pin has something to grip. Common mistake: pinning into a smooth, freshly brushed section that lets the pin slide. If the hair feels slick, add texture before inserting any pin.
- Place the first pin at the anchor: Insert the first Nova Pin at your focal point, angling it so the floral leaf face sits visible against the hair. Check the angle in a hand mirror. Common mistake: pushing the pin in flat so the opal crystals face the scalp instead of the camera. The first pin sets the angle for the other two.
- Add the second pin as support: Place the second pin slightly behind or below the first, following the same angle, to create a small cluster. Keep the gold leaves from overlapping completely. Common mistake: stacking pins directly on top of each other, which hides the detail and adds bulk. Leave a small gap so each leaf shape stays readable.
- Decide the third pin’s job: Use the third pin either to extend the cluster into a short trail or to balance the look on the opposite side, depending on your hairstyle. Common mistake: forcing a symmetrical look when your part or veil already creates asymmetry. Let the hairstyle dictate whether the third pin trails or balances.
- Photograph from three angles: Take phone photos from the front, side, and back in the lighting you expect on the day. Check that the opal crystal details catch light and that no pin disappears into dark hair. Common mistake: checking only in a mirror, which misses how flash flattens detail. Adjust any pin that vanishes in the photo before the final secure.
- Do a final comfort and security check: Gently shake your head and tilt side to side. Confirm no pin tip presses against the scalp and that all three feel firm. Common mistake: skipping this check and discovering a loose pin after the ceremony has started. Carry a spare pin or bobby pin in case one loosens during the day.
Product facts
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Nova Pins - Set of 3: The Nova Pins are a set of three floral leaf pins in a gold finish with opal crystal details. Three coordinated pins let you build a balanced cluster or trail without mixing finishes.
Nova Pins - Set of 3