# 25 Pretty Bobby Pin Hairstyles

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/25-pretty-bobby-pin-hairstyles/
- Published: 2021-10-12T20:00:00+11:00
- Author: Cherie Bobbins

## _Knowing you own about 745 󠀁[bobby pins](https://stayathomemum.com.au/bodyandsoul/hair/15-ways-to-store-bobby-pins-and-hair-ties/)󠁿, you would constantly find them strewn about the house — except for when you really need them._

> They are by far, the most inexpensive and versatile beauty tools to have in your
> kit. Transforming flat hair into a flouncing crown of glory with minimal effort,
> is my kind of do — swift and simple.
> Now, off to making those 745 bobby pins useful!

## **1. Simple French Roll**

Feel like a celebrity with this simple hairstyle that only uses just a handful of
bobby pins.

[⌊Elegant blonde hairstyle with a neat updo using bobby pins for a polished look Perfect for special⌉⌊Elegant blonde hairstyle with a neat updo using bobby pins for a polished look Perfect for special⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pophaircuts.com1_.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)

[via pophaircuts.com](http://pophaircuts.com/)

## **2. Messy French Twist**

Any avid fan of a once or twice weekly hair wash, this updo is for you. The French
Twist hair hack requires a good amount of texture to sit and stay in that carefree,
natural, ‘I tried, but not too hard,’ look. Brought to you by the girls at Irrelephant.

![Stay At Home Mum](https://i0.wp.com/i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/jpcuamba/
MESSYTWIST.jpg?resize=500%2C750&quality=89&ssl=1)

[via hair.allwomenstalk.com](http://hair.allwomenstalk.com/summer-hair-keep-your-cool-with-these-updos/25/?utm_campaign=scpSharing&utm_medium=Image&utm_source=pinterest)

## **3. 2-Pin Top Knot**

When you’re down to your last 2 bobby pins from that 745 that you knew you had kicking
about the house, this one is for you. There’s always those faithful two pins that
seem to hang about, and luckily, this style from the girls at Irrelephant only needs
two!

![Beautiful bridal hairstyle featuring a low bun adorned with peach roses, perfect
for wedding day ele.](https://i0.wp.com/i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/jpcuamba/
untitled-127-3.jpg?resize=500%2C751&quality=89&ssl=1)

Image via Irrelephant.

## **4. 5-Minute Braided Chignon**

Super simple stylish way to conceal unwashed locks. Bundle into a low pony, basic
braid, fold over and pin to head. Ta da! As shown by [Divine Caroline.](http://www.divinecaroline.com/beauty/hair/braided-hairstyles/braided-chignon-5-minute-updo-youve-been-waiting)

![Stay at home mum](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/
04/braided-chignon-5-minute-updo-youve-been-waiting_149056.jpg?resize=501%2C424&
quality=89&ssl=1 "Simple Bobby Pin Hairstyles for Women")

via more.com

## **5. Braided Bangs**

Great for that awkward fringe growing out stage. Steph shows you how to braid and
pin effortlessly.

![Stay At Home Mum](https://i0.wp.com/3.bp.blogspot.com/--CAj5ibIJCo/T4TYM5AN-gI/
AAAAAAAAFEM/ayDrEzIQshE/s640/twist%2Bbraid.jpg?resize=500%2C749&quality=89&ssl=1)

via sixsistersstuff.com

## **6. Half-up Side Braid**

Tired of just wearing your hair down? Add a bit of sophistication by braiding it
at the front on one side…and voila!

[⌊Woman with half up side braid hairstyle demonstrating a tutorial for pretty hairdos⌉⌊Woman with half up side braid hairstyle demonstrating a tutorial for pretty hairdos⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/glaminati.com1_.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)

[via glaminati.com](http://glaminati.com/hair-how-to-half-up-side-braid/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=AUTO-HairHow-To:HalfUpSideBraid&utm_content=how-to-half-up-side-braid-2-)

## **7. Braided Crown**

Create this simple medieval look with just a few bobby pins!

[⌊Beautiful braided crown hairstyle with bobby pins for a chic boho inspired look⌉⌊Beautiful braided crown hairstyle with bobby pins for a chic boho inspired look⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pinterest.com4_.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)

[via pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/830914199969576285/)

## **8. Twisted Crown**

Twisting your bits, [Lulu](http://blog.lulus.com/beauty/lulus-how-to-twisted-crown-hair-tutorial/)
creates this crowning glory, securing with crossed bobby pins at the back.

![Stay At Home Mum](https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulus.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/
062315-TwistedCrown1.jpg?resize=500%2C2546&quality=89)

via haircutfit.com

## **9. Bouffant**

This beautiful vintage look is super easy to make and with just a bobby pin or two!

[⌊Elegant bobby pin hairstyles for women⌉⌊Elegant bobby pin hairstyles for women⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pinterest.com5_.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)

[via pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/348817933610859932/)

## **10. Mini Pompadour**

Get the perfect mini pompadour with just two bobby pins!

[⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[

via manouvellemode.com

## **11. Fringe Flick**

Using bobby pins to set the curl, create the desired shape around your face with
your fringe. Video tutorial by [Nikki DeRoest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEZ2ejxWidE)‘
s.

[⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[

[via skunkboyblog.com](http://www.skunkboyblog.com/2011/07/hair-diy-favorite-way-to-wear-em.html)

## **12. Half Up Hair Do**

Weaving sections from the temple of the head, each is pinned to the opposite side.
Creating an easy wear style that still shows the length of your hair, but pulls 
it off your shoulders enough so the kids don’t wipe their noses on it. The how-to
is styled by Makeup Geek.

[⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[

[via allnewhairstyles.com](http://www.allnewhairstyles.com/25-cute-hairstyles-for-medium-hair.html)

## **13. Half-up Curly Twist**

Flaunt your adorable curls with his half updo with a “twist”!

[⌊25 pretty bobby pin hairstyles | stay at home mum⌉⌊25 pretty bobby pin hairstyles
| stay at home mum⌉[

via bloglovin.com

## **14. Day To Night**

Hair ties are often more elusive than bobby pins and more rare, is time to get ready
to go out. Take your pinned half up do to a full updo with [The Small Things Blog.](http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2011/08/half-up-to-full-updo/)
Have a great hair day!

[⌊Elegant bobby pin hairstyle with loose curls and a top knot Perfect for casual or formal occasions⌉⌊Elegant bobby pin hairstyle with loose curls and a top knot Perfect for casual or formal occasions⌉ ](http://michaelanoelledesigns.blogspot.com/2015/01/)

[via michaelanoelledesigns.blogspot.com](http://michaelanoelledesigns.blogspot.com/2015/01/)

![Elegant bobby pin hairstyles for a stylish look](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.
com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pinterest1.jpg?resize=500%2C630&quality=89&ssl
=1 "Chic Bobby Pin Hairstyles for Women")

via thesmallthingsblog.com

## **15. Poofy Pony Hack**

As they say, ‘The higher the hair, the closer to heaven.’ Who doesn’t love full 
bodied and bouncy ponytail? Also great for disguising not so squeaky clean hair.
By sliding two bobby pins over the hair tie on the underside of the ponytail, it
gives the hair a leg to stand proudly on. [Kayley Melissa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-43Idec-Qs)
has an easy video tutorial to help you.

[⌊Step by step guide to creating pretty bobby pin hairstyles for women⌉⌊Step by step guide to creating pretty bobby pin hairstyles for women⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pophaircuts.com2_.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1)

[via pophaircuts.com](http://pophaircuts.com/easy-high-ponytail-hairstyle-tutorial)

## **16. Pinned Up Pony**

Not your average pony, [Hair Romance](http://www.hairromance.com/2014/05/the-pinned-up-ponytail-hairstyle-tutorial.html)
guides you through creating a lush, sectioned pony for relaxed glamour.

![Stay At Home Mum](https://i0.wp.com/www.hairromance.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/
05/Hair-Romance-pinned-up-ponytail-hair-tutorial.jpg?resize=501%2C754&quality=89)

[via hairromance.com](http://www.hairromance.com/2014/05/the-pinned-up-ponytail-hairstyle-tutorial.html)

## **17. Elastic Free Pony**

Using the only two pins again, take 2 sections of hair from behind each ear and 
knot around the gathered ponytail. [Popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com.au/beauty/Fast-Hair-Tips-Tricks-37749156#comments)
advises securing each section with pins.

![Stay At Home Mum](https://i0.wp.com/media2.popsugar-assets.com/files/2015/06/01/
744/n/1922398/a7d6d9c47771494e_LO4A9154zgsPEf.xxxlarge/i/Hair-Hack-3--Crease-Ponytail.
jpg?resize=500%2C333&quality=89&ssl=1)

[via Popsugar.com](https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/photo-gallery/37611621/image/37611634/Hair-Hack-2-Flyaway-Fighter)

## **18. Hair Tie Hideaway**

If you’ve got thick hair like mine, I need to use a hair tie for my ponytail. [Hair Romance](http://www.hairromance.com/2015/07/perfect-ponytails-how-to-use-a-hair-bungee-and-hide-your-hair-elastic.html)
demonstrated a quick bobby pin tip to hide that tie.

![Stay At Home Mum](https://i0.wp.com/www.hairromance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/
07/Hair-Romance-Perfect-Ponytails-how-to-hide-your-hair-elastic.jpg?resize=501%2C754&
quality=89)

[via bluemaize.net](http://www.bluemaize.net/hair/hair-bungee)

## **19. Crisscross Ponytail**

You can also hide your hair tie by wrapping it in a [crisscross style](https://abeautifulmess.com/2014/03/crisscross-ponytail.html)
and securing it with bobby pins.

[⌊Elegant red hair styled with bobby pins for a casual pretty look⌉⌊Elegant red hair styled with bobby pins for a casual pretty look⌉ ](https://abeautifulmess.com/2014/03/crisscross-ponytail.html)

via Abeautifulmess.com

## **20. No Heat Hair Straightening**

Say what now?! No heat. No damage. Just brush, pin and wrap according to [xoVain](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDIsLeum06o).

[⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[

[via glamour.mx](http://www.glamour.mx/moda/tendencias/galerias/tendencias-moda-perlas-looks-pasarelas-celebridades-detalles/822/image/26864)

## **21. Nail Polish Painted Pins**

Bored of the same old brown pins? Trick them up with a splash of your favourite 
varnish. Reese Kistel has a [great how to.](http://theresakistel.com/diy-painted-bobby-pins-with-nail-polish/)

![Elegant wedding hairstyle with loose curls and floral hairpiece.](https://i0.wp.
com/theresakistel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DIY-painted-bobby-pins2.jpg?resize
=500%2C250&quality=89)

[via theresakistel.com](http://theresakistel.com/diy-painted-bobby-pins-with-nail-polish/)

## **22. Triangle Tie**

A half updo, pinning the sections at the back of the head, form three bobby pins
into a triangle creating a point of interest as shown on [Mucho Mucho Bueno Bueno.](http://www.muchomuchobuenobueno.com/2013/10/fix-yo-mop-fun-with-bobby.html?spref=pi)

![Stay At Home Mum](https://i0.wp.com/farm4.staticflickr.com/3824/10327997204_3510a3999c_b.
jpg?resize=500%2C667&quality=89)

[via grazia.fr](https://www.grazia.fr/beaute/coiffure/on-en-pince-pour-les-epingles-a-cheveux-!-755944)

## **23. Chevron Shapes**

If you love the graphic gorgeousness, try arranging some pins into a chevron feature
as seen on [Freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2013/08/bobby-pins-reinvented/).

[⌊Elegant bobby pin hairstyles for women with red hair⌉⌊Elegant bobby pin hairstyles for women with red hair⌉ ](http://www.thefashionmedley.com/category/beauty/hair/page/4/)

[via thefashionmedley.com](http://www.thefashionmedley.com/category/beauty/hair/page/4/)

## **24. Easy Vintage Victory Rolls**

Not a curler in sight! Roll brushed hair around your thumbs forming a barrel shaped
curl. Pin to the head and spray as needed. Voila from [Broke and Chic.](http://brokeandchic.com/easy-victory-roll-tutorial/)

![Stay At Home Mum](https://i0.wp.com/brokeandchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/
step-10-easy-victory-rolls-curly-hair.jpg?resize=500%2C500&quality=89)

[via brokeandchic.com](http://brokeandchic.com/easy-victory-roll-tutorial/)

## **25. Hair Bow**

An actual bow from your hair! A super cute tute demonstrating a half up pony, half
pulled through. Split the doubled over part in half and run bobby pins down each
bow part pinning to the head. Take the tail of the pony and wrap around the middle,
tuck away the ends, securing with crossed over pins to finish the look. This one’s
via [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/SAHMum/9c5df10fcea7180a45ddb1c5.jpg) —
more hair hacks over there!

[⌊Easy bobby pin hairstyles for kids with blonde hair and hair accessories⌉⌊Easy bobby pin hairstyles for kids with blonde hair and hair accessories⌉ ](http://lucefashionya.blogspot.com/2014/01/lazomono.html)

[via lucefashionya.blogspot.com](http://lucefashionya.blogspot.com/2014/01/lazomono.html)

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