First of all, who's bob???
Bobby pins actually got their name in the late 1800's due to a hairstyle know as the "bob cut". This trend became popular in the 1920's because the pins kept their bobbed hair in place!
Whew. Now that, that's out of the way & we a can sleep tonight, let's talk about the proper way to use them & some of my favorite tricks on hiding them and making sure they stay all day!
Who knew there was a correct or incorrect way to use a bobby pin??
The picture above shows you that the ridge side of the bobby pin is the side you want to put facing down on your scalp.
This side allows the hair to be grasped better and actually will hold it tighter.
How many times have you opened a bobby pin with your teeth, or some other device?
I have! A million times. Out of habit I still catch myself doing it from time to time! But we were wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bobby pins, when used with the ridge facing down are more likely to hold a style better when they are not forced open! When you force them open it just weakens their ability to stay closed.
Another tip is to weave it into your hair like you are sewing with needle and thread! The weaving technique allows it to adhere to different sections of the hair and it has less chances of slipping out.
When someone's bobby pin shows it's just as bad as someone's bra strap popping out or someone's underpants creeping a little to high!
Bottom line, it's not cute!
Even if it has been dipped in rhinestones & glitter, doesn't make it any prettier.
Here are 3 easy steps to conceal them no matter what style you are trying to create.
Once you have twisted, braided, pin curled or whatever it is you are doing...
Place the bobby pin over the entire section without opening it with your teeth or fingers; with the flat surface down (the incorrect side) and the ridged surface facing up (the correct side)
I know this seems backwards from everything I just told you above, but as steps 2 & 3 unfold you will see the bobby pin will land correctly against your head as I directed with the ridge surface down.
Take the bobby pin and stand it up, pressing it against your scalp like pictured.
Lastly use your fingers to glide the bobby pin ridge side down against your scalp and shove it into the braid, twist, or styled section to secure it tightly.
If it does not feel tight, it was not done right! It may take some practice! But once you nail it, you will never use a bobby pin another way again!
Life changing I tell you!
Another trick is a simple as a little spritz!
Use your favorite hair spray
(mine is Kenra 25 volume spray)
Hold 2-3 inches above and spray the bobby pins for a few seconds.
Flip them over and repeat on the other side.
It will make the bobby pins stick better to any texture of hair, keeping them in place no matter how you install them!
Bob away!
Xoxo
Molly.
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