Definition and use of hairpins
Important! Hairpins allow you to hold strands and collect a hairstyle. The shape of the hairpin is similar to a bent wire, and there are also models with teeth, similar to a fork.
It allows you to make different types of beams and remains almost invisible in strands. Hair with such hairpins can be collected in an evening hairstyle, or you can make a business and strict look.
All those who go to a beauty salon to do styling know that there are many uses for hairpins, these are:
- fixing the strand in a certain position;
- creating a complex wedding hairstyle;
- as a hair ornament (hairpins with flowers and beads);
- replacement of curlers, with a hairpin you can wind your hair.
The hairpin was undeservedly forgotten a couple of decades ago, as it began to be replaced by newfangled hairpins and elastic bands. In the past 10 years, this hair accessory has again become very popular. And modern hairstyle designers, world hairdressers with this accessory create really fantastic hairstyles.
How to use hairpins?
In order for the hairpin to hold well on the hair, it is necessary that they are well washed and combed. Many professionals use sprays, varnishes, having previously processed the strand before fixing it with a hairpin.
So that the hair clips do not injure the head, it is worth choosing it with rounded ends and using it according to the following rule:
Important! It is necessary to introduce it into the hair towards the roots of the hair to the very end and only then turn it 90 degrees.
For short hair, small size models (No. 45) are suitable. When working with products, it is important to attach them as close to the head as possible.
If you use hairpins often, then it is worth choosing models from wood, ceramics, plastic .
Selection tips
It is best to purchase such hairpins in a specialized store: department store, haberdashery, hairdresser shop.
Reference! Hairpins vary in size, their length can vary from 4 to 7 cm. The shorter the hairpin, the more convenient it is to use on short hair.
It is also recommended that these hairpins be correctly selected depending on the type of hair. For thick, coarse hair, hairpins with rounded legs are ideal. Such hairpins are able to hold "heavy" locks well. They can be selected in color for both fair hair and dark hair.
In stores you can find a new version of the product, made in the form of the letter W. This model of hairpins is universal.
To fix the hair in the hairstyle, often use toothed hairpins, and to fix the hair in the temporal parts apply direct products.
According to the materials
Studs made of plastic and wood are designed to be the safest for hair. But in quality, they do not hold hair like metal and they are not used for evening hairstyles.
In ancient times, bone hairpins were used, which served more as decoration than fulfilling their function. In some countries, products were made of precious metals.
Today, the most popular is the metal model . In the central part of the product, on the top, manufacturers often attach decorative elements in the form of flowers, pearls, stones and rhinestones .
In shape
The hairpin can be straight as well as wavy in shape . There are smooth straight hairpins, there are options with teeth. The curvature of the teeth allows you to better fix the hairstyle. For invisible fastening, hairstyles mostly use straight hairpins of medium length, and for decorative use, they use curved stones or jewelry with different shapes.
Today, the hairpin remains one of the most effective means for creating an evening hairstyle of any complexity. It is ideal for hair of almost any length, excluding short haircuts. This hair accessory has gained great popularity all over the world, thanks to the creation of a beautiful bun, of various shapes and heights.
