Introduction
Most of us have ever tried to fix our hair to achieve that perfect style only to find the bobby pins moving within a few minutes. I ended up with lots of messy buns and just really annoying situations when the bobby pins were supposed to do the trick to solve all problems. So, what’s the secret? What is the way to make bobby pins stay in place for a formal tesETA or for just throwing up hair in a messy bun?
So, without further ado let’s dive into the 10 tricks and tips for securing your bobby pins so your hairstyle will last from morning to night.
1. The Right Side Down: Know Your Pin’s Anatomy
You will be stunned to hear that most people are using bobby pins in the wrong direction. It is established that in the correct use of a bobby pin, the person uses the side that has wavy edges downwards. That which looks like waves holds hair better, whereas the smooth segment give good coverage. When flipping the pin there is a tighter grip to your hair being pulled which means it won’t slip off easily.
2. Prep Your Hair for Hold: Avoid Super-Smooth Locks
Being shiny and free of grease has its perks, or so a naked head would tell us, but it’s one of the biggest culprits behind the slipping of a bobby pin. New hair especially ponies that have been washed or hair without grainy type of texture has a hard time holding pins. To avoid this, use some texture on your hair. You can do this by rinsing your hair with a mixture of water and alcohol, or applying dry shampoo, texturizing spray or a lightweight hairspray to it then pinch it into place. This extra grit will help to solve the problem of bobby pins slipping and falling out of your hair.
3. Cross Them for Extra Security
To get a firmer grip, the two have to be bent in an “X” shape by applying pressure on them using the fingers and vice versa. This technique sets a lock which do not allow the pin to tilt or slide in any way. It’s especially helpful for updos, or any place that requires additional support, like holding a bun or a piece of hair behind the ear.
4. Spray the Pins: The Hairspray Trick
A user submitted tip is to coat your bobby pins with hairspray. I lightly spray hairspray on the pins for a few seconds and then use the pins in the hair. The hairspray has a semi wet commercial formula the sticky feel of the hairspray ensures that the pins get better hold on your hair than the others.
5. Don’t Overload the Pin: Less is More
It’s actually common to find people attempting to cram as many strands of hair as can fit into a bobby pin which actually is detrimental to the grip. Rather than this, it is useful to work with smaller parts of hair. Therefore, thin sections are well suited to being secured with bobby pins. Captive or attempting to pull too many hair strands by the pin will result to slippage and inability of the pin to perform the expected role. When working with the thicker sections separate the area that you are working on with more pins instead of compressing it with all the numerous pins.
6. Use Curved Bobby Pins for Volume Styles
If you’re creating and voluminous hair look or an updo hairstyle that requires a little more hold you would want to use the curved bobby pins. These pins are made to follow the natural contours of the head and are more comfortable, and less likely to work their way out, than molded cone-shaped pins. They’re perfect for binding buns chignons, and other hair arrangements that need reinforcement.
7. Twist Hair Before Pinning
Now here is a suggestion: before you slide in your bobby pin, try twirling the part of the hair you are managing. This is because Twisting really helps compact the hair thus making it easier for the bobby pin to have some thing strong to hold on to. This method can be used when styling the hair so that it especially useful when fixing the bangs, taming fly away hairs or when doing very elaborate updos.
8. Choose the Right Pin Size
Tail combs and bobby pins are made in different sizes for a purpose! There are small headed pins for use in thin and short hair and large headed pins for use in thick and long hair. If you used a bobby pin and realized they do not hold properly, try using a different size of the bobby pin. Choosing the right diameter will guarantee that the pin holds the hair volume you are dealing with.
9. Consider Color-Coding for Stealthy Hold
The type of color in the bobby pin can also play a big factor in how your hair arrangement comes out and lasts. To hold your hair discreetly; ensure the bobby pins are colored like that of your hair. The majority of bobby pins are bog standard colours such as black, brown or blonde but there are more options that are available that would match your hair. This makes your type of bobby pins less conspicuous and you are able to use many pins into your hair without apparent sight.
10. Use Double Pins for High-Movement Areas
For the areas that experience more movement such as the sides of your head or the nape of your neck, use two pins. First, slide one pin in and then slide another pin right next to it. Especially useful when you have hairs that like to go in different directions or when you are wearing a hair do that will rub, for instance a ponytail or hair bun.
Bonus Tips for Specific Hair Types
For Fine Hair:
- Try to pin with a really thin pin size and either spray the hair with a texturizing spray to help stick.
- If you want to secure the items more, pin it in the opposite direction.
- Do not wear dense products that make your hair heavy and pins slide.
For Curly or Coarse Hair:
- Styling tools curved to grasp the pin better but sectionting is very crucial for curly hair too.
- Long or heavy duty bobby pins are preferred for better hold than slender ones.
- Don’t start with too much oil as this will result in slippage but moisturize your hair first.
Conclusion: Secure Your Style, Stress-Free
The bobby pins will not sound like a big deal, but what they do is ensure your hairstyle remains intact throughout the day. By employing the wavy side down, preparing your hair and adding extra security where required, it is possible to make sure those pins will remain in place even through a number of activities.
Do not forget that these are the mighty little fellows. What some preparation and knowing the correct tricks to apply at the right time, you are set to master any style needed in the day.
