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Bobby pinsare easily one of the most ubiquitous beauty products known to the human race.

Model with dark bob haircut wearing several bobby pins to hold back part of hair against a pink background

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Meanwhile, bobby pins are crafted for more control.

And lucky for novices, stylistAndrew Fitzsimmonssays bobby pins are a bit more cooperative than other types of pins.

Remember how Dear said bobby pins, like Ruffles, have ridges?

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However, Fitzsimmons would beg to differ.

“The correct way to place a bobby pin is ridges up,” he tellsAllure.

“Ridges up helps keep the hair going in the same direction without crossing,” Dear says.

“If the grip is down or placed toward the scalp, you will get a stronger grip.”

“Smaller sections of hair are best for ensuring the bobby pins hold.

This is especially true if the hair is fine,” she says.

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Texture matters, too, according to Rivera.

This helps the pin to stay in place and hold the hair more securely."

Whether or not you want your bobby pinsto be seendepends entirely on the style and your personal tastes.

However, he’s not opposed to a more conspicuous usage.

“She helped add style to something that was previously strictly functional.”

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Need a few more ideas?

Rivera’s got them.

you’ve got the option to also bobby-pin pixie bangs, which is another fun look.

Bobby pins also work well when pinning the hair back above the ear," she says.

“The sky is the limit when it comes to styling with bobby pins.”

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