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• Method 1 of 4: Place a hairpin in your hair
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• Warnings

A hairpin is a tool for holding hair in place and for styling a hairstyle. They are usually simple and come in a variety of colors to match different hair colors, but also come in fun accented colors to stand out from your hair color. The original purpose of these tools was to be invisible, but eventually they became decorated and colorful for more playful hairstyles.

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Method 1 of 4: Place a hairpin in your hair

1. Buy a pack of hairpins. Hairpins can be found in the store with hair accessories, and are usually cheap.
   • You can buy higher quality hairpins if you wish. Professional hairdressers find that they keep the hair in place better.
   • Spray cheaper hairpins with hairspray or structure your hair before using them. Then the hairpins have more grip on your hair.
2. Flip the hairpin over so that the wavy side is facing down. When you insert the hairpin into your hair, the wavy side should be against your scalp.
   • This method provides a better grip on your hair so that the hairpin stays in place.
3. Slide the hairpin into your hair so that the flat arm covers the hair. Angle the hairpin to hold the hair in place:
   • Slide the hairpin straight up, to the top of your head, or at a slight angle to the back of your head. Not completely horizontal or down as your hair will fall out of the pin.
   • This is a quick and easy method to pin back your hair. However, it is likely that it will not stay in place for long and you will likely have to reinsert the hairpins.
   • You may need to use multiple hairpins to keep your hair in shape for a longer period of time.
4. Make sure you have hairpins. If you don't have one, you can buy it at any store where you can get hair accessories. You can also buy more expensive hairpins, which are touted as being better suited for keeping hair in shape than cheaper hairpins.
5. Grab a hair clip and reach around behind your head. Grab the free hand around behind your head to slide the hairpin into place to hold the curl.
   • Orient the hairpin so the open side is facing your face. Make sure the ribbed arm of the hairpin is against your scalp.
6. Get one or two hairpins. Hairpins can be found in the shop at the hair accessories. Professional hairdressers recommend more expensive hairpins because they hold the hair in place better.
7. Pull your hair back into a ponytail. You can set the ponytail at any desired height; this is based on your preference and the length of your hair.
   • Use a comb or brush to smooth your hair if you pull it back into a ponytail.
8. Lift your ponytail so you can reach the bottom. You can flip it over on your head, if your hair is long enough, or you can hold it up with one hand.
   • Hold the ponytail up against the back of your head so you can reach the bottom.
9. Open a hairpin and aim it at your ponytail, towards your head. You prepare to put the hairpin in the ponytail and work upwards.
10. Buy a pack of hairpins. You will usually find them with hair accessories, brushes and combs. Usually hairpins are quite cheap.
    • Some women recommend buying higher quality hairpins as they may hold your hair in place better.
    • If you can't afford professional hairpins, spray your hairpins with hairspray or give your hair more texture before using cheaper hairpins. This ensures that they have more grip on your hair.
11. Turn the hairpin over with the wavy side down. When you slide the hairpin into your hair, the wavy side should be against your scalp.
    • By applying the hairpin in this way, it has more grip on your hair so that it stays in place better.
12. Slide the hairpin through the part of the hair you want to pin. This will keep the hairpin in place so it won't come loose and fall out.
    • Gently tidy up any loose hair that is half caught in the hairpin.

Tips

• Some professionals do not recommend opening the split end of your hairpin to slide it over your hair, as this will cause the pin to expand more quickly and lose its tight hold. However, others advise the opposite. Use whatever method you think works best for securing your hair in a bobby pin.
• If you need to secure a thick strand of hair, use multiple hairpins instead of just one.

Warnings

• Avoid using a hairpin to secure a thick section of your hair. When the hair is too thick for the hairpin, the hairpin will twist and bend, after which it cannot be used anymore.