7 amazing hairstyles to do using bobby pins

Clips are women’s best allies when it comes to sustaining their hair. Because they are discreet and durable, most hairstyles need their help to last all night.

According to hairstylist Wagner Nascimento, from the Mondek Coiffeur salon, “the advantage of the bobby pin is its simple way of fixing the hair”. In addition, they are less aggressive to the hair like elastic bands and some clips.

There are hairstyles that are completely developed with bobby pins, and usually they are hidden and inconspicuous. However, nowadays, we see hairstyles that use them as a finishing touch to embellish the look.

According to the professional, the ones used as a visible finish “are not the staples that we often use in salons, as there are external surface staples of different colors and shapes, which are practically hair accessories”.

hairstyles with bobby pins

Some hairstyles that look like they were done at the salon can be done at home with bobby pins. See below a list of wonderful hairstyles in which bobby pins are the protagonists:

1. Half secured with apparent staples

Leaving the bobby pins visible can bring a cool and stylish effect to the hairstyle. The idea is to play with the colors and shapes created. To get the one in the photo, just follow the steps:

1. Secure a small strand of hair on each side to the back, with two bobby pins, joining the ends of the bobby pins at the top;
2. To close the triangle, simply attach a third hairpin to the two, taking the opportunity to hold the loose part of the strands.

2. Crown of braids

The braid never goes out of style and is a practical and charming alternative for any occasion, from work to the wedding party. Learn below how to make a beautiful crown with it:

1. Pull your hair to one side and start making a side braid. She should pull all the threads on one side and be closer to the opposite side;
2. Finish the braid along the remaining length;
3. Pass the braid over the nape of the neck, towards the other side, so that it has the shape of the crown;
4. Secure the end of the braid with bobby pins so that it seams at the beginning of the braid;
5. For the photo effect and extra volume, attach bobby pins to each of the braid sections.

Tip: Here, bobby pins that contrast with the hair color offer an amazing result.

3. low bun

The bun is one of the most sophisticated types of hairstyles, but it is also one of the simplest to do. With the help of the clamp, it becomes even easier. See the step by step:

1. Twist the hair from the nape of the neck to the ends. In case of layered hair, use a setting spray;
2. Roll your hair up, forming a bun at the height where the hair started to be curled;
3. Secure with one or as many staples as needed and finish with spray.

4. Short hair for a day

Do you want to have short hair and don’t have the courage to cut it since you don’t know how it will look? So try experimenting for a day. With the help of two invisible rubber bands and lots of bobby pins, long locks become shorter in a few minutes. See how to do it:

1. Part your hair in the middle and pin two low ponytails back. The height of the elastics in the strands should be more or less the desired final length;
2. Take one of the strands and wrap the strands inwards, going up from the ends to the elastic, hiding it behind the hair;
3. Secure the roller with bobby pins, inside the hair, so that they do not show on the outside. Use as many staples as necessary;
4. Repeat the process on the other strand and finish with a spray or texturizing powder to disguise unevenness in the length.

5. Half pinned with tuft

Half-up hair is classic and can make the look modern and different with a pompadour and colored bobby pins. Learn how to copy the hairstyle from the photo:

1. Start with the topknot, pulling the bangs up and unraveling the back. The more you unravel, the bigger the tuft will be;
2. Secure the entire fringe back with bobby pins, setting the topknot with a fine-tooth comb and setting spray;
3. Pull two strands from the sides and secure with bobby pins above the topknot finish, to ensure that the hair is securely held;
4. To make it even more modern, place decorated staples on the sides, as in the photo.

6. Intertwined strands

The photo hairstyle gives you an amazing look and can be done on all hair types. Plus, it’s super easy to make. See below:

1. Start by separating a small side section and secure it back with a bobby pin;
2. Pull a strand of the same size on the opposite side and repeat the process, going over the staple used in the first step;
3. Intertwine the strands, pulling one side at a time, always covering the bobby pins, until the effect reaches the desired size.
4. Finish with setting spray.

7. Stuck to one side only

One way to look sophisticated and party-ready is to have your hair all combed to one side. And to make it even more beautiful, use clips. Follow the step by step to have this amazing hairstyle:

1. Part your hair with a side parting;
2. Pull the smaller part back, leading to the opposite side. If necessary, tuck the strand under the larger part;
3. To finish, decorate this side that was pulled with staples. Abuse creativity!

Just get used to the style of the hairstyle, and be bold in its assembly. Play with the designs formed with the staples or abuse the colored staples to make them visible on the wires. Clips decorated with beads, pearls and any kind of ornament are also worth it!

More ideas for you to try

Get inspired by the simple and charming ideas in the video below and become a master when it comes to using the staples:

Tips for using the clamp

In order not to make mistakes in the hairstyle, see tips to make it easier for the little ones to use and make the result even better:

1. Don’t just use bobby pins in the right color for your hair. “Sometimes a golden bobby pin on blonde hair is more noticeable than a darker bobby pin,” says Wagner.
2. Use the staples you have with the wax on the ends very firmly. This prevents scratching the scalp and allows the garment to be more comfortable on the head.
3. The correct way to use the staples is with the wavy part down, while the straight part is out. Application and adhesion are much easier that way.
4. Choose the ideal bobby pin size based on your hair type. “The larger bobby pins are ideal for those who have more hair, and the smaller ones are for thinner hair and in smaller amounts”, suggests the professional.

Learn how to use the most common piece in salons, be inspired by hairstyles and have bobby pins as your allies when fixing your hair, from everyday life to parties and special events.