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    Learn More About Hair Pins

    Hairpins are a type of hair accessory that can add a decorative touch to your locks while holding your hair back in a practical way. Sellers on Etsy have all kinds of hairpins to choose from, but before deciding on one, consider the different types to make sure your choice suits your needs.


    • Bobby hairpins: The bobby pin is the most popular style of hairpin, and stylists love it to this day. They’re versatile, easy to use, widely available, and affordable. Their small-scale size makes them great for disappearing into detailed updos, leaving the hair as the star of the show.
    • Spiral hairpins: Featuring a twisted design that you turn clockwise into a bun to hold it in place, spiral hairpins are a less-damaging option compared to a hair elastic that can cause breakage.
    • French hairpins: Showcasing a two-prong design that’s closed on top and open throughout, French hairpins are much larger than bobby pins or spiral hairpins, and they excel at holding thicker hair into a twisted bun style.
    • Stick hairpin: Long and thin, stick hairpins are similar to French hairpins but only have a single arm rather than two. Some people find them more difficult to use, and longer hair is definitely required in order to weave it through and fully secure it.
    • Vintage hairpins: From art-deco-inspired sunbursts to detailed etchings encrusted with glass crystals, antique and vintage hairpins bring an old-world touch to your accessory collection.
    • Decorative hairpins: Designed to grab attention, decorative hairpins provide stylish appeal while still being fully functional. Shops on Etsy have styles decked out in jewels, ornate wiring, bows, and every other kind of decoration you can imagine.

    You can use hairpins in various ways, from secretly holding an updo in place to sitting in the spotlight with sparkly embellishments. Use a hairpin to:


    • Secure a bun: Once you’ve wrapped your hair, insert several bobby pins around the bun edge or slip in a single French hairpin from the top down to keep it secure.
    • Hold bangs back: Give your bangs a twist, and fasten them back or to the side with a small hairpin. Choose a bobby pin that matches your hair color so it blends in seamlessly.
    • Taming flyaways: Whether on the top of your head or at the nape of your neck, use a hairpin to hold down small flyaways that may escape your ponytail.
    • Add decoration: If you’ve tied your hair back with an elastic, you can still add a special touch by slipping in a decorative hairpin.

    Wedding hairpins are an effortless way to elevate your big-day style. Look for flower hairpins that match your bouquet of roses, pearl hairpins to coordinate with your classic event, or rhinestone hairpins that catch the light and twinkle with every movement.


    After spoiling yourself, show appreciation for each of your bridesmaids with a custom hairpin that will stand out in photographs.