If you have straight hair like me, you probably get frustrated with bobby pins that constantly slide down your hair. You can always use 2 bobby pins and cross them like a “X” for extra hold… but sometimes you don’t feel like it, right? My solution?! Make my bobby pins “stick” to my hair!~
Here’s how:
After you spray the bobby pins, wait a couple of seconds to let them dry just enough to get them sticky… but don’t wait too long or they’ll completely dry and lose their stickiness. Happy pinning!~ (Speaking of pinning… I’m on Pinterest. If you’re on it too, please Pin this tutorial and tag me (@prettygossip)!)
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Janis
June 8, 2012
Another tip…
You are using the bobby pin wrong! The “grippy” side is the side with all the bumps and made to hold onto your hair!
And don’t worry, I didn’t know that for the longest time either. lol
Shaelyn
June 7, 2012
How long does the sticky effect last? Do I need to redo the hairspray after every use or will they sticky for a while?
PrettyGossip.com
June 8, 2012
Depends on the type of hairspray that you use, and how much spray you put on there. But the simple answer is that the more ‘build up’ of hairspray there is… the better it’ll be because it’ll be stickier! Thanks for visiting and commenting!~ xo
S Hall
April 17, 2012
Hi Mindy!! LOVE this post
xoxo SH The Chalkboard Mag
PrettyGossip.com
April 17, 2012
Thanks! So glad you like it!!! Thanks for reading and letting me know you liked it.
PrettyGossip.com
April 18, 2012
Ps.. Feel free to share this post with The Chalkboard Magazine readers!!!
(Really looking forward to the next Beauty DIY! *wink *wink!)
yummiebite
March 16, 2012
Great trick! Will definitely be giving this a try and letting all straight-haired friends know
PrettyGossip.com
March 16, 2012
Thanks so much for visiting AND commenting!!! Xoxo
Claudia
March 9, 2012
Wow, never thought of this – great idea!
gina
March 8, 2012
what a great idea! i’ve tried curved bobby pins but they still slip. what works for me is crossing bobby pins. i’ll have to try this too. how about residue though? does it leave the bobby pins sticky and un-reusable?
PrettyGossip.com
March 8, 2012
The hairspray doesn’t make the bobby pins too sticky where it’s not reusable. Also, if they do get too sticky… Just a little shampoo and water does wonders. Thanks for visiting and commenting. xoxo
k Elizabeth
March 8, 2012
I have uber straight hair — GREAT idea!
PrettyGossip.com
March 8, 2012
Hope it works for you! ~ just make sure the bobby pins are relatively new so they have a strong hold to begin with… Then the spray will enhance it even more~ xo
Julie P.
March 7, 2012
Wow interesting idea.. but I rarely use bobby pins.. I’m not a hair person haha I always tie it up or just put it down. I think I spend the least time on my hair. Makeup first! lol
PrettyGossip.com
March 7, 2012
haha… yes, hair is usually an after thought for me too. For me… skincare is my first love!~ xoxo.
hannah
March 7, 2012
Have you tried curved bobby pins? They’re the best. They don’t slip and the shape fits your head perfectly
PrettyGossip.com
March 7, 2012
I’ll have to try these
thanks for the tip! xo
pamela jester
March 7, 2012
Great idea!!! Love it!!<3
PrettyGossip.com
March 7, 2012
Glad you like it!~ Thanks for visiting and gossiping with me!~
Crystal S.
March 7, 2012
Wow, very creative!!!
PrettyGossip.com
March 7, 2012
Thanks for visiting and commenting!~