Bobby pins

Bobby pins can be used in so many ways! It’s surprising how such a tiny hair accessory can make such a big impact to your look. Bobby pins are a retro favorite that have made a mighty comeback! They are a wonderful hair accessory that cost no more than a few dollars so stock up on cute bobbies. Make a deep side part and secure the side at eye level, accent your ear with them, graphically layer them along your hairline, use them to hold a pouf at your crown, fix half your hair up, pin side twists, accent a bun or braid, or encircle your whole head below your crown. Experiment with different sizes and colors of bobby pins too! Bobby pins in a color similar to your hair blend in to more discretely hold your hair in place, and metallics and bold colors stand out, creating a bold look.

One side, eye level:

Try multiple bobby pins on one side of your part! Putting them at about eye level really draws attention to your eyes — it is like an arrow pointing to your gorgeous peepers. This style works best with colored bobby pins, not plain ones, since they're more decorative (unless you space out plain ones like Elle Fanning did). It’s an awesome way to quickly accessorize a simple hairstyle!

One side, creative:

Get a little fancy by creating rows, criss-crossing your pins, or making a couple little groups of pins! There are so many styling options — you are the artist and your hair is your canvas, have fun with it. Use plain bobby pins, colored, or even sparkly pink pins!

One side, behind ear:

Wear your bobby pins behind your ear to slick back the side of your hair and keep it in check. Do a row, cross them, or make a pretty radial, fan shape!

Layered at hairline:

If you’re crazy for pins how about using heaps of them along your hairline! Use them in a variety of inventive ways such as criss-crossed, neatly arranged in a row, or even in “hashtag” formations.

Simply pinned:

Use just one or a couple pins for a simple but really cute look! If you’re style is minimal and sleek you’ll likely love this streamlined feel.

To add volume:

We love this idea for bobby pins — using them as a way to create volume in your hairstyle! It's a great way to pouf up the top of your hair when wearing a low bun or ponytail (which is especially needed for fine hair). Or, when wearing your hair down add lift to the top or crown by putting bobby pins in a row or a triangle. So chic!

Half up, half down:

Create a lovely half up hairstyle with bobby pins! Have a great hair day by just loosely pull some pieces back, or braid both front sides of your hair and secure those with a couple angled bobbies.

Easy twists:

Pull back one side or both sides of your hair and secure with bobby pins — so simple and great for everyday and work hairstyles. This can be a go-to everyday style for you!

Accented braids & buns:

Incorporate bobby pins into your braid or bun hairstyle! They make such a sweet accent whether you put them in a straight line, form arrows or triangles, scatter them irregularly, make hashtags, or put a row of different pastel colored pins.

Ponytail embellishment:

How sweet are bobby pins when combined with ponytails? We think it really brings them to the next level! Try rows, a single jewel-end bobby pin, pearl-ended pins tucked into the base of your pony, or scatter them irregularly on the side of your head.

Encircling head:

We saved the most elaborate, funky way to use bobbies for last — totally encircling your head with practically the whole pack of them! Feel like a goddess with your crown of pins. It may take more time to do but it’s a very unique look that’s quite special.