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=== Inserting a Bobby Pin in Hair === | === Inserting a Bobby Pin in Hair === | ||
#Buy a pack of bobby pins from a store. Bobby pins are located in the aisle dedicated to hair accessories, and they are inexpensive. | #Buy a pack of bobby pins from a store. Bobby pins are located in the aisle dedicated to hair accessories, and they are inexpensive. | ||
| − | #* You can buy higher quality bobby pins, if you choose. Salon professionals advise that they do a better job of holding your hair in place.<ref>http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2014/06/bobby-pin-basics/</ref> | + | #* You can buy higher quality bobby pins, if you choose. Salon professionals advise that they do a better job of holding your hair in place.<ref name="rf1">http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2014/06/bobby-pin-basics/</ref> |
| − | #* Try spraying your cheaper bobby pins with hairspray or texturizing your hair before using them. Then, the bobby pins have more ability to grip your hair.<ref | + | #* Try spraying your cheaper bobby pins with hairspray or texturizing your hair before using them. Then, the bobby pins have more ability to grip your hair.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Part a section of your hair using a comb. Start at your temple, or wherever along your hairline you would like, and slide the comb straight back along your scalp, toward the crown of your head. | #Part a section of your hair using a comb. Start at your temple, or wherever along your hairline you would like, and slide the comb straight back along your scalp, toward the crown of your head. | ||
#* A rattail comb works well for this because of its pointed tip. | #* A rattail comb works well for this because of its pointed tip. | ||
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#* If you parted the section of hair on the left side of your head, pinch the hair with your left hand. This frees up your right hand to reach across to slide in the bobby pin. | #* If you parted the section of hair on the left side of your head, pinch the hair with your left hand. This frees up your right hand to reach across to slide in the bobby pin. | ||
#* Likewise, if you parted the section of hair on the right side of your head, pinch the hair with your right hand. This way, your arms are not getting crossed and tangled in front of your head. | #* Likewise, if you parted the section of hair on the right side of your head, pinch the hair with your right hand. This way, your arms are not getting crossed and tangled in front of your head. | ||
| − | #Flip the bobby pin over so that the wavy side faces down.<ref>http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a6123/life-changing-bobby-pin-tricks/</ref> Upon inserting the bobby pin into your hair, the wavy side should be against your scalp. | + | #Flip the bobby pin over so that the wavy side faces down.<ref name="rf2">http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a6123/life-changing-bobby-pin-tricks/</ref> Upon inserting the bobby pin into your hair, the wavy side should be against your scalp. |
#* This method provides a better grip on your hair so that the bobby pin stays in place. | #* This method provides a better grip on your hair so that the bobby pin stays in place. | ||
#Slide the bobby into your hair so that the flat arm covers the hair. Insert it at such an angle that the hair will be held in place: | #Slide the bobby into your hair so that the flat arm covers the hair. Insert it at such an angle that the hair will be held in place: | ||
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#Clear away any loose strands of hair that got snagged in the bobby pin. If these strands should not be secured within the bobby pin, then gently pull them down to clean up the appearance. | #Clear away any loose strands of hair that got snagged in the bobby pin. If these strands should not be secured within the bobby pin, then gently pull them down to clean up the appearance. | ||
=== Securing a Hair Twist With a Bobby Pin === | === Securing a Hair Twist With a Bobby Pin === | ||
| − | #Make sure that you have bobby pins. If you do not have any, you can go to any store that carries hair accessories to buy a pack. You can also buy premium bobby pins, which are touted to hold hair better than cheap bobby pins from a drugstore, for example.<ref | + | #Make sure that you have bobby pins. If you do not have any, you can go to any store that carries hair accessories to buy a pack. You can also buy premium bobby pins, which are touted to hold hair better than cheap bobby pins from a drugstore, for example.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Separate a segment of hair near your face, along your hairline. Use your fingers or a comb to help you part and lift the segment of hair so that it separates from the rest of your hair. | #Separate a segment of hair near your face, along your hairline. Use your fingers or a comb to help you part and lift the segment of hair so that it separates from the rest of your hair. | ||
#* Gently push away any loose strands of hair that should not be included in the part. | #* Gently push away any loose strands of hair that should not be included in the part. | ||
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#Grab a bobby pin and reach around behind your head. Using the hand that is free, reach around behind your head to prepare to slide the bobby pin in place to hold the twist. | #Grab a bobby pin and reach around behind your head. Using the hand that is free, reach around behind your head to prepare to slide the bobby pin in place to hold the twist. | ||
#* Aim the bobby pin so that the open side points toward your face. Make sure that the ridged arm of the bobby pin will lay against your scalp. | #* Aim the bobby pin so that the open side points toward your face. Make sure that the ridged arm of the bobby pin will lay against your scalp. | ||
| − | #Open the split tip of your bobby pin with your fingers and place it where you want your twist to stop. You will slide the bobby pin underneath the twist, which will hide more of the bobby pin but still keep the twist held in place.<ref | + | #Open the split tip of your bobby pin with your fingers and place it where you want your twist to stop. You will slide the bobby pin underneath the twist, which will hide more of the bobby pin but still keep the twist held in place.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Slide the bobby pin underneath the twist so that it is hidden by the hair. Again, make sure that the ridged side of the bobby pin lays against your scalp.<ref | + | #Slide the bobby pin underneath the twist so that it is hidden by the hair. Again, make sure that the ridged side of the bobby pin lays against your scalp.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#* When you are done inserting the bobby pin, most of it should be hidden by the twist. | #* When you are done inserting the bobby pin, most of it should be hidden by the twist. | ||
#Clean up any stray hairs. Gently pat them down with your hand and/or pull them out of the bobby pin, if they got caught in it. | #Clean up any stray hairs. Gently pat them down with your hand and/or pull them out of the bobby pin, if they got caught in it. | ||
=== Heightening a Ponytail With Bobby Pins === | === Heightening a Ponytail With Bobby Pins === | ||
| − | #Gather 1-2 bobby pins. If you do not have any bobby pins, you can buy a pack in any drugstore; look for them in the hair accessories aisle. However, salon professionals recommend premium bobby pins, which are more expensive but hold hair more securely.<ref | + | #Gather 1-2 bobby pins. If you do not have any bobby pins, you can buy a pack in any drugstore; look for them in the hair accessories aisle. However, salon professionals recommend premium bobby pins, which are more expensive but hold hair more securely.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Pull your hair back into a ponytail. You can put the ponytail at any height; this is based on your preference and the length of your hair. | #Pull your hair back into a ponytail. You can put the ponytail at any height; this is based on your preference and the length of your hair. | ||
#* Use a comb or brush to help smooth your hair as you pull it back into the ponytail. | #* Use a comb or brush to help smooth your hair as you pull it back into the ponytail. | ||
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#Lift your ponytail up so that you can reach the underside of it. You can flip it over the top of your head, if your hair is long enough, or you can hold it up with one hand. | #Lift your ponytail up so that you can reach the underside of it. You can flip it over the top of your head, if your hair is long enough, or you can hold it up with one hand. | ||
#* Hold the ponytail upward against the back of your head so that you can reach its underside. | #* Hold the ponytail upward against the back of your head so that you can reach its underside. | ||
| − | #Open the split end of one bobby pin and aim it at your ponytail, toward your head.<ref | + | #Open the split end of one bobby pin and aim it at your ponytail, toward your head.<ref name="rf1" /> You are preparing to insert the bobby pin into the ponytail to perk it up. |
| − | #Slide the bobby pin into the ponytail, right at its center. Insert it at a slight downward angle, and push the bobby pin down until it touches your scalp.<ref | + | #Slide the bobby pin into the ponytail, right at its center. Insert it at a slight downward angle, and push the bobby pin down until it touches your scalp.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Do this gently so that you do not scratch yourself. | #* Do this gently so that you do not scratch yourself. | ||
| − | #Flip your ponytail back to normal and tighten it. Grab the ponytail and squeeze it tighter, like you would when you are securing the ponytail on your head.<ref | + | #Flip your ponytail back to normal and tighten it. Grab the ponytail and squeeze it tighter, like you would when you are securing the ponytail on your head.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Grab the hair on the sides of the ponytail and pull out to the sides. This pushes the elastic hair tie closer to your scalp, tightening the ponytail. | #* Grab the hair on the sides of the ponytail and pull out to the sides. This pushes the elastic hair tie closer to your scalp, tightening the ponytail. | ||
#* You can also grab the top and bottom of the ponytail and pull them gently up and down, respectively, to give your ponytail more volume. | #* You can also grab the top and bottom of the ponytail and pull them gently up and down, respectively, to give your ponytail more volume. | ||
=== Locking a Bobby Pin in Hair === | === Locking a Bobby Pin in Hair === | ||
#Purchase a pack of bobby pins from a local store. You can find them in the aisle dedicated to hair accessories, brushes, and combs. Usually, bobby pins are quite inexpensive. | #Purchase a pack of bobby pins from a local store. You can find them in the aisle dedicated to hair accessories, brushes, and combs. Usually, bobby pins are quite inexpensive. | ||
| − | #* Some women recommend buying higher quality bobby pins, claiming that they do a better job of holding your hair in place.<ref | + | #* Some women recommend buying higher quality bobby pins, claiming that they do a better job of holding your hair in place.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #* If you cannot afford professional pins, try spraying your bobby pin with hairspray or texturizing your hair before using cheaper bobby pins. This gives them more ability to grip your hair.<ref | + | #* If you cannot afford professional pins, try spraying your bobby pin with hairspray or texturizing your hair before using cheaper bobby pins. This gives them more ability to grip your hair.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Use a comb to part a section of your hair. Start at your temple and slide the comb straight back along your scalp, toward the crown of your head. | #Use a comb to part a section of your hair. Start at your temple and slide the comb straight back along your scalp, toward the crown of your head. | ||
#* A rattail comb works well for this because of its pointed tip. | #* A rattail comb works well for this because of its pointed tip. | ||
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#* If you parted the section of hair on the left side of your head, pinch the hair with your left hand. This frees up your right hand to reach across to slide in the bobby pin. | #* If you parted the section of hair on the left side of your head, pinch the hair with your left hand. This frees up your right hand to reach across to slide in the bobby pin. | ||
#* Likewise, if you parted the section of hair on the right side of your head, pinch the hair with your right hand. This way, your arms are not getting crossed and tangled in front of your head. | #* Likewise, if you parted the section of hair on the right side of your head, pinch the hair with your right hand. This way, your arms are not getting crossed and tangled in front of your head. | ||
| − | #Turn the bobby pin so that the wavy side is down.<ref | + | #Turn the bobby pin so that the wavy side is down.<ref name="rf2" /> When you slide the bobby pin into your hair, the wavy side should be against your scalp. |
#* Inserting the bobby pin in this way provides a better grip on your hair so that it stays in place. | #* Inserting the bobby pin in this way provides a better grip on your hair so that it stays in place. | ||
| − | #Place the tip of the bobby pin just below where your hair is pinched between your fingers. Gently wiggle the tip of the pin so that the arm of it grabs a few strands of hair.<ref>http://southerngirly.com/how-to-use-bobby-pins-correctly/</ref> | + | #Place the tip of the bobby pin just below where your hair is pinched between your fingers. Gently wiggle the tip of the pin so that the arm of it grabs a few strands of hair.<ref name="rf3">http://southerngirly.com/how-to-use-bobby-pins-correctly/</ref> |
#Slide the bobby pin over a very small part of the hair you want to pin. Then, lift the bobby pin and carry it over the whole section of parted hair. | #Slide the bobby pin over a very small part of the hair you want to pin. Then, lift the bobby pin and carry it over the whole section of parted hair. | ||
| − | #Place the tip so that the bobby pin stands vertically where you need it to secure your hair. Put your finger on the rounded end of the bobby pin and wiggle it from side-to-side to help it grab your hair.<ref | + | #Place the tip so that the bobby pin stands vertically where you need it to secure your hair. Put your finger on the rounded end of the bobby pin and wiggle it from side-to-side to help it grab your hair.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #Push the rounded end of the bobby pin the opposite direction, so that the split tip now faces down in the direction you need to pin.<ref | + | #Push the rounded end of the bobby pin the opposite direction, so that the split tip now faces down in the direction you need to pin.<ref name="rf3" /> The rounded tip should now point over your head to the opposite side, and the split tip should point down toward your ear and shoulder. |
| − | #Slide the bobby pin down through the section of hair you want to pin. This locks the bobby pin in place so that it will not become loose and fall out.<ref | + | #Slide the bobby pin down through the section of hair you want to pin. This locks the bobby pin in place so that it will not become loose and fall out.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#* Carefully clean up any loose strands that got caught up locking the bobby pin but are not actually secured in it. | #* Carefully clean up any loose strands that got caught up locking the bobby pin but are not actually secured in it. | ||
