Hair How-To: This Bobby Pin Hairstyle is a Simple Way to Beat the Heat in Style

Once upon a time, a bobby pin’s job was to keep your hairstyle in place without being seen. These days, the classic clasp is coming out of the shadows, and the exposed bobby pin hairstyle trend has opened up a whole new world of easy styling options–especially for summer. Here, from hair and makeup artist, Erin Ryser, you’ll find a simple way to keep cool and look chic this season.

Bobby pin hairstyles, for both short hair and longer lengths, are practical, pretty, and best of all, fast. For days when it’s hot AF and you’re low on time or energy, a simple half-up, half-down hairstyle adorned with a line of exposed pins is a total strand saver.

In addition to working for nearly all hair lengths, this half-up bobby pin hairstyle works for virtually any hair texture. Here, Ryser chose to go with straightened hair, but the look is just as well-suited to waves, curls, or other natural textures.

It’s time to give your cheapie pins some long-overdue exposure. Styling tool? Pshaw. These dependable little magic-makers are full-on hair accessories now, so get ready to stock up.

Ready to create some bobby pin art of your own? Scroll on for 5 easy-to-follow instructions, then watch the full tutorial video to see exactly how it’s done.

Bobby Pin Hairstyle Tutorial Steps:

1. Prepare the hair for the desired amount of curl or smooth and straighten.
2. Grab a small section from one side and pull across the back, secure with a temporary clip.
3. Repeat on the other side.
4. Place decorative bobby pins in alternating directions across the sectioned hair. Remove clips.
5. Pull on the hair and crown to add fullness and texture.

Did you try the bobby pin hairstyle trend? Show us your handiwork on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus!

(Images via Erin Ryser)