bobby pin

noun

Definition of bobby pin

: a flat wire hairpin with prongs that press close together

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Then go forth and find all those bobby pins that are scattered around the floor of your room. — Elisa, Seventeen, "There's a Sneaky Reason Why This Side-Braid Looks So Perfect," 20 Apr. 2015 Wrap a hair tie around your phone and clip bobby pins to it. — Sarah Newell, Seventeen, "15 Amazing Prom Hacks To Make It Your Most Stylish Night Ever," 6 Jan. 2017 If your bobby pins or barrettes tend to slide out of place, spray them with a little dry shampoo before using for a more secure hold. — Leah Chernikoff, Redbook, "17 Who-Knew Brilliant Ways to Use Dry Shampoo," 12 June 2014 The take a small section of hair from the underside of the tail, coat it in hair gel, then wrap the hair around the base several times before popping in a few bobby pins in the same color as your hair. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Victoria Beckham Wore a Ponytail To The Royal Wedding," 19 May 2018 His hairstylist crimped his hair or clipped it back with gold bobby pins, depending on the scene. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Taeyong of NCT Opens Up to Allure About the Importance of Hair and Makeup in K-Pop," 16 May 2018 Chanel completed it all with embellished bobby pins that matched the embellishments on Nina’s dress. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, "This Bride Wore Chanel Haute Couture to Her Garden Wedding in California," 21 June 2018 Insert a bobby pin into your hair with the ends toward your face to conceal the pin. — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, "15 Super-Easy Hairstyles for Lazy Girls Who Can't Even," 12 Dec. 2017 Use a hot glue gun to attach crystals, beads, and pearls to bobby pins. — Sarah Newell, Seventeen, "15 Amazing Prom Hacks To Make It Your Most Stylish Night Ever," 6 Jan. 2017

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