How to Create a Bobby Pin Hair Crown in 8 Steps

Hair clips and bobby pins are so uso right now. You see women wearing these hair accessories in different shapes and sizes. Even bobby pins are being given more attention. They no longer act as mere supporting accessories to a hairstyle, like holding stray hair strands in place in a bun. Some even come in a different color! Now is the perfect time to be creative with bobby pins, and we’re here to show you a pretty hairstyle you can work on: the bobby pin hair crown. Read on to learn how.

8 Steps to Make a Bobby Pin Hair Crown

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Prep hair

Wash your hair with DOVE Intense Repair Shampoo and DOVE Intense Repair Conditioner to help repair damaged strands while making your hair smooth and manageable. 

 

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Protect from heat

Spritz TONI&GUY Heat Protection Mist on your hair to guard it against damage from heated styling tools. 

 

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Divide and conquer

Divide your hair into two horizontal sections. Gather the top section and clip it so you can work on the lower section first in the next step. 

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Go straight

Straighten the lower section of your hair using a flat iron. Work on your hair one small section at a time. Comb your hair as you iron to make your hair smooth and tangle-free. Continue until all sections of your hair have been straightened. 

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Time to spray!

Spritz TRESemmé Salon Finish Extra Hold Hairspray on your bobby pins to give them extra grip. This way, you’ll keep your bobby pins in place when you put them on your hair.

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Pin it!

Start putting a bobby pin at eye level on one side of your hair. Put the next pin, letting it cross over the first one. Create Xs as you place the bobby pins on your hair. 

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Just keep pinning

Continue placing bobby pins and creating Xs with them from one side of your hair, going through the back, and all the way to the other side. 

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Pretty in pins

Time to show off your bobby pin hair crown! This hairstyle can glam up your casual look in just a few minutes. It’s both quirky and girly; you can even play with different shapes! The bobby pin hair crown can also be your go-to party hairstyle when you’re in the mood to hit the clubs on a Saturday night. 

Get the products you need for this hairstyle by using the following links:
DOVE Intense Repair Shampoo
DOVE Intense Repair Conditioner
TONI&GUY Heat Protection Mist
TRESemmé Salon Finish Extra Hold Hairspray

More Ways to Wear Hair Clips

In love with hair accessories? Here are other ways to wear them.

1. The Side Sweep

Make this trendy hairstyle look sleek and polished by placing a pin on one side of your hair. If you have a blunt bob or lob, the Side Sweep is perfect for you. Nail this ‘do by keeping your hair free from frizz and flyaways.

Editor’s tip: When wearing your hair down, make sure to give it extra softness and bounce. Do this by applying an adequate amount of Cream Silk Standout Straight Leave-On Cream after putting on your clips.

2. Curly side part hairstyle

Got long hair? Go for the curly side part hairstyle. Jazz up a simple down ‘do with cute hair clips. Curl the tips of your hair as well to create bounce and movement. Wear this hairstyle and look stylish on an afternoon coffee date or if you’re off to see a movie with your friends.

Editor’s tip: Spritz TONI&GUY Sea Salt Texturising Spray on your curls to give them a beautiful tousled movement. 

3. Hair clip medley

You can also combine different hair clips and bobby pins in one hairstyle. Just make sure they have similar shapes or colors so your ‘do looks put together. There are no rules set in stone when going for a hair clip medley. You’re free to place the clips whichever way you want. Be creative!

4. OOTD piece

Hair clips can also complete your outfit. Match it with your ensemble or your accessories by mix-and-matching shapes and textures.

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Now that you know how to create a bobby pin hair crown, it’s time to make your own! Create more fab looks out of the simplest of hair accessories and let the results surprise you. Happy hairstyling!