Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Best of AGT- One of my Favourite Things!

 Okay, we need to revisit this little treasure AGAIN! 

In 2011, I wrote about the humble Bobbi Pin. 

In 2016, I included that post in the Best of AGT, with a bit of an update. 

It's 2022 and now, it's time.  Let's look back to my 2011 thoughts on this mordern marvel. 


A favourite accessory of mine!  Earlier this week, I was doing my hair and I just wanted to get it off my face and my neck and I wanted to look cute and effortless.  A few well placed bobby pins and I was done!  Although there is also something to be said for good quality hairspray.  

The humble bobby pin has been around for a long time and has been credited for many famous hairdos.  It has been portrayed in films as the magic item that can hold an entire bun in place for 5 days then break-in to the back door in seconds.  One can only imagine what MacGyver could do with one.


I wonder if you really can pick a lock with a hair pin?


Whether it's a glam-do for a night out on the town, a messy bun for work or holding back the locks while you are touching up the make up, a good quality bobby pin (and maybe a few of its mates) are a girl's best friend!

But Be Warned:
1. Don't skimp or you might as well put twigs in your hair! This is one item where, even I (cheapskate queen), must purchase quality.
2. They are precious and have a habit of "disappearing" under the bed, between the couch cushions and at the bottom of your hand bag.  You paid good money for these magical little treasures, take care of them.  
3. A single Bobby Pin can't hold all your hair in place for a week of Kung Fu fighting.  Bobby Pins work best in groups. 

11 years later, let's take a look at how the 'kids' are using bobbi pins. 

3 ways to add bobbi pins to your hair - tips from Brit Co  - includes dressing up a braid with pins and some simple twists.  There are even some for short hair! 

All Women's Talk has a bunch of different hair dos using bobby pins.  These two have to be My Favourites!

It's an Arrow! 

It's a triangle!


Brit Co also shows how to "trick out" your bobbi pins too. 


Now, let me leave you with this awesome tip.... 

Sticky Pins- lay all your bobby pins on a tissue or paper towel and spray them with hair spray.  This way, they will stick to your hair when you slide them in to your latest "up-do". 

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What is your favourite hair accessory? Let me know in the comments. 

Okay, Stick a Pin in it and See you next time! ;)







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