Tegen-made in France luxury accessories

[upnorthmama]

I couldn't find a thread for this company, so I thought I'd start one. This British company makes beautiful handmade, high quality, acetate clips!
For thick hair:
https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/thick-hair
For fine hair:
https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/fine-hair

International shipping is flat rate of 5.95 GBP, which works out to be $7.76USD or $10.98 CND. Quite affordable if you bought several items at once.

They have some "Fakkare's" that look quite nice:
https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/beak-clips/products/large-pelican-clip?variant=5470384131

Someone with fine TBL hair gave this pretty octopus claw a good review:
https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/hair-claws-clips/products/octopus-thick-hair-claw?variant=25748487878

Does anyone have experience with these products?

[Groovy Granny]

I have bought the France Luxe (https://www.franceluxe.com/) version of the French Pleat Comb, some small claws,and rectangle barrettes (from your fine hair link); they are well made and used often. :)

[upnorthmama]

I have bought the France Luxe (https://www.franceluxe.com/) version of the French Pleat Comb, some small claws,and rectangle barrettes (from your fine hair link); they are well made and used often. :)

Thank you for sharing Groovy granny!

[pandabarrier]

My order from Tegen came today!
The oval side clamp (https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/beak-clips/products/oval-side-clamp?variant=5472698627) is holding my cinnabun now. It's comfy and stays flat on my head, I'll have no problems sitting in the crammed subway with this clamp.

Two large pelican clips (https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/beak-clips/products/large-pelican-clip?variant=5470384131) can hold the cinnabun too. And I got 2 tortoise shell color ones for my sister.

I also bought mini chignon pins, that I still have to practice using them, one narrow arched barrete and a D-clamp that are smaller than I thought, I think I'll use them for half-ups.

Overall happy with the purchase, it came in 7 business days from U.K. to the US.

[Dendra]

I was just browsing their website and came on here to check out if anyone had bought from them.

How do you think the pelican clip and the oval side clamp compare to a medium Ficcare for holding cinnabuns or rolls/twists?

ETA: I'm also interested in the beak clip:

https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/beak-clips/products/12cm-beak-clip?variant=5159271811

[pandabarrier]

I was just browsing their website and came on here to check out if anyone had bought from them.

How do you think the pelican clip and the oval side clamp compare to a medium Ficcare for holding cinnabuns or rolls/twists?

ETA: I'm also interested in the beak clip:

https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/beak-clips/products/12cm-beak-clip?variant=5159271811

I use 2 pelican clips to hold a cinnabun or a braided cinnabun. The oval side clamp holds the cinnabun well too. I didn't do the roll/twist because I find it difficult to contain all my hair in a roll, regardless of hair accessory.
They are surprisingly strong yet comfy and somewhat lightweight, and can hold my slippery hair all day.
I can't compare them with a medium Ficcare because I've never used it before, but they are significantly less expensive than a Ficcare.
I didn't buy the beak clip so I wouldn't know.

[Dendra]

I use 2 pelican clips to hold a cinnabun or a braided cinnabun. The oval side clamp holds the cinnabun well too. I didn't do the roll/twist because I find it difficult to contain all my hair in a roll, regardless of hair accessory.
They are surprisingly strong yet comfy and somewhat lightweight, and can hold my slippery hair all day.
I can't compare them with a medium Ficcare because I've never used it before, but they are significantly less expensive than a Ficcare.
I didn't buy the beak clip so I wouldn't know.

Thank you pandabarrier! The pelican clips sound good :)

ETA: I should be dropping by their store tomorrow, so I can report back afterwards.

[Dendra]

Sorry for the double post but it's for good reason - I went to the Tegen shop in Brighton yesterday and want to report back that I checked out lots of their stuff and it all seemed well made, and the staff are lovely and friendly.

I bought a gorgeous claw clip from their Ooh La La range, which consists of the same 'Handmade in France' products that you can find at France Luxe, L.Erickson and JHC Luxury Hair Accessory on Amazon (correct me if I'm wrong). These products are so well made, you can feel it as soon as you try the spring. I'm fussy about claw clips, they can't have the death grip or I know they'll be uncomfortable. These ones are just right.

I also grabbed one of the pelican clips (from the basic range - not handmade in France) that pandabarrier mentioned, just one holds my cinnabun perfectly and is so comfortable. I'm thrilled at the price - £4.95.

It's well worth checking the store out if you live nearby or happen to be in Brighton, as there's reduced items that don't feature on their website including some of the fancy handmade claws and combs. There were a few for 50% off. Also, a delivery had just come in and I got first dibs on the limited stock they have left of that line (French factories close over August so there won't be any new stock from them for around 8 weeks).

[upnorthmama]

My order from Tegen came today!
The oval side clamp (https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/beak-clips/products/oval-side-clamp?variant=5472698627) is holding my cinnabun now. It's comfy and stays flat on my head, I'll have no problems sitting in the crammed subway with this clamp.

Two large pelican clips (https://tegenaccessories.co.uk/collections/beak-clips/products/large-pelican-clip?variant=5470384131) can hold the cinnabun too. And I got 2 tortoise shell color ones for my sister.

I also bought mini chignon pins, that I still have to practice using them, one narrow arched barrete and a D-clamp that are smaller than I thought, I think I'll use them for half-ups.

Overall happy with the purchase, it came in 7 business days from U.K. to the US.
Great to hear! I'd love to see photos:)

[upnorthmama]

Sorry for the double post but it's for good reason - I went to the Tegen shop in Brighton yesterday and want to report back that I checked out lots of their stuff and it all seemed well made, and the staff are lovely and friendly.

I bought a gorgeous claw clip from their Ooh La La range, which consists of the same 'Handmade in France' products that you can find at France Luxe, L.Erickson and JHC Luxury Hair Accessory on Amazon (correct me if I'm wrong). These products are so well made, you can feel it as soon as you try the spring. I'm fussy about claw clips, they can't have the death grip or I know they'll be uncomfortable. These ones are just right.

I also grabbed one of the pelican clips (from the basic range - not handmade in France) that pandabarrier mentioned, just one holds my cinnabun perfectly and is so comfortable. I'm thrilled at the price - £4.95.

It's well worth checking the store out if you live nearby or happen to be in Brighton, as there's reduced items that don't feature on their website including some of the fancy handmade claws and combs. There were a few for 50% off. Also, a delivery had just come in and I got first dibs on the limited stock they have left of that line (French factories close over August so there won't be any new stock from them for around 8 weeks).
How wonderful that you are close enough to stop into the store! Great to hear that the quality of the claw clips is good. I'm waiting for a few more months growth before I order. Maybe I'll put them on my Christmas list!

[Dendra]

How wonderful that you are close enough to stop into the store! Great to hear that the quality of the claw clips is good. I'm waiting for a few more months growth before I order. Maybe I'll put them on my Christmas list!

The claw clips are lovely, honestly. I've been wearing mine all the time. I was surprised by the fact I ended up with the large size, as my hair is fine and only between APL and BSL, but the large is perfect.

[DropStitches]

I just bought a couple of hair toys from Tegen after googling 'clips for thick hair U.K.' - I'm pretty impressed! I got a jaw clip and a French twist comb:

https://i.imgur.com/RrlBotol.jpg

They were both pretty pricey, so I was a bit anxious waiting for them to arrive to see if they would be worth it, but both seem sturdy and well made, and I like that they come in these cute pouches! Here's the clip (in 'Spiced Orange') in my hair:

https://i.imgur.com/RstAniql.jpg

And here's a blurry photo of the French twist comb (in 'Opal') in action:

https://i.imgur.com/c0IWcTfl.jpg