You’ve Been Using Bobby Pins Wrong Your Whole Life
Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/June 11, 2020 1:15 pm EST
Ever had a bobby pin start to slip out of your hair before you’d even finished placing it? Gone to unpin your hair and only found a few of the ones you placed that morning? Well, it’s possible you’ve been using bobby pins wrong all this time. Don’t feel too bad; they’ve been perplexing people since they first gained popularity in the post-World War I era (along with bobbed hair, the pin’s namesake), back when two handmade pins would cost you 35 cents (via the Los Angeles Times). Nowadays you can buy them by the pound online, but a pack of 60 will cost you about four cents per pin, which is lucky because once you’ve read these tips, you’ll want to head to the bathroom to practice.
How to make bobby pins stick around
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Now that you know the correct technique, here are a few more tricks to really up your bobby pin game. If you have straight, slick hair that repels all bobby pins no matter which way they lay, try spraying them with a dry shampoo, texturizing spray, or hairspray before placing them. This, along with shopping for matte pins (as recommended by Women’s Health) instead of the standard glossy-finish ones will help add even more stick to your pin placement. If they still keep falling out, try using two (or more) pins to form an “X” shape for more security. Also, keep in mind that updos tend to work better with second or third-day hair, so the hair isn’t too silky for the pins to grip to. For even more tips, check out these hair hacks all women should know.
You’ve Been Using Bobby Pins Wrong Your Whole Life
Shutterstock
By Audrey Michels/June 11, 2020 1:15 pm EST
Ever had a bobby pin start to slip out of your hair before you’d even finished placing it? Gone to unpin your hair and only found a few of the ones you placed that morning? Well, it’s possible you’ve been using bobby pins wrong all this time. Don’t feel too bad; they’ve been perplexing people since they first gained popularity in the post-World War I era (along with bobbed hair, the pin’s namesake), back when two handmade pins would cost you 35 cents (via the Los Angeles Times). Nowadays you can buy them by the pound online, but a pack of 60 will cost you about four cents per pin, which is lucky because once you’ve read these tips, you’ll want to head to the bathroom to practice.
Which side of a bobby pin faces down?
How to make bobby pins stick around
Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Now that you know the correct technique, here are a few more tricks to really up your bobby pin game. If you have straight, slick hair that repels all bobby pins no matter which way they lay, try spraying them with a dry shampoo, texturizing spray, or hairspray before placing them. This, along with shopping for matte pins (as recommended by Women’s Health) instead of the standard glossy-finish ones will help add even more stick to your pin placement. If they still keep falling out, try using two (or more) pins to form an “X” shape for more security. Also, keep in mind that updos tend to work better with second or third-day hair, so the hair isn’t too silky for the pins to grip to. For even more tips, check out these hair hacks all women should know.
