I was surprised to learn that I had been using hairpins incorrectly for years. Those little metal accessories seem simple, but flipping them so the wavy side rests against your scalp can transform your hairstyle’s hold. The smooth side is just for show.
Since fixing this, my hair stays tidy without falling out of place, but hairpins can do so much more beyond beauty.
For quick fixes, hairpins are invaluable. A broken zipper? Thread a pin through where the pull broke, and you’re set. Need a bookmark? A bobby pin will hold your place firmly.
When trying to hammer small nails, using a hairpin to hold the nail saves your fingers. Missing a chip clip? Two folded pins seal bags well. For toothpaste, a pin pushed from the tube’s end squeezes out every bit.
If you lose the SIM card ejector, a pin fits perfectly. Clip socks together before laundry to keep pairs intact. Loose sandal straps can be secured easily, and tangled headphones stay neat when wrapped with a pin.
Electronics with tiny reset buttons can be handled with a pin. When doing winged eyeliner, a clean pin acts as a handy guide. Wide-necked tops won’t slip from hangers if you clip pins to hanger ends.
Keep a pin with money tucked discreetly as an emergency stash. Wrap tissue around a pin tip to clean keyboards or gadgets. Lost buttons or wardrobe fixes can be solved stylishly with decorative pins.
Remember that hairpins eventually lose grip and bend, so replace them as needed and avoid yanking harshly from hair.
More than hair accessories, hairpins are versatile lifesavers. I carry them everywhere and sharing their uses always surprises others. Once you discover this, a bobby pin becomes essential.
