The Bobby Pin Trick You've Been Missing All Your Life
By Deven Hopp
How many years has it been since you first picked up a bobby pin? Decades, perhaps? Well, we’re here to tell you you’ve been using one of the most basic beauty tools incorrectly. Keep reading to change the way you look at bobby pins forever!
The Trick: Flip
When you’re inserting a bobby pin, you want the wavy side down, against your scalp. The ridges grip your hair better, which helps prevent the pin from sliding out. Plus, the smooth side blends in with your hair more discreetly. We know we’ve just turned your world upside down, but there’s one more trick you should know…
One Last Tip: Spritz
Your bobby pin is flipped and ready to go, but before you slip it in your hair, give it a spritz of dry shampoo. Doing so will make it slightly tacky, and that little extra grip makes a world of difference. Together the flip and spritz technique will forever change your hair game.
Pictured: Klorane’s Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk
Have you had your bobby pin placement wrong all these years?
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