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19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend

What was once a styling tool is now the "it" accessory everyone has to try. 
19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Although we can’t keep track of them, bobby pins are the real MVPs of our hair routine. They’re small enough to fit inside our purse and covert enough for any and every hairstyle.

We’ve spent years hiding them inside our manes, but they deserve some time in the spotlight, too. Now more than ever, women are embracing bobby pins as accessories instead of tools.

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Celebs like Solange, Uzo Aduba and Rihanna have worn their own version of the look now, women are doing the same on our Instagram feeds.

No matter your hair length or texture, you’ll quickly see that there are countless ways to rock the exposed bobby pin trend without feeling (or looking) like a fool. Keep scrolling for the inspo you need to try it out! 

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Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Compliment a chestnut TWA with golden pins on the side. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Tic tac toe, anyone?

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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03
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Get creative by using the pins to create geometric shapes. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@mydivacurl/instagram
04
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Criss-cross pins are a cute compliment to any look. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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05
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Even a head full of curls won’t distract from a set of criss-crossed pins. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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06
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

A trio of pinwheels will certainly turn heads. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@angelagarten @ashleybigfun/ instagram
07
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Slick back your straight mane in a stylish way with a few pins above the ears. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@kelawalker/instagram
08
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Or keep it simple by rocking them along the hairline. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@kelawalker/instagram
09
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Add a few carefully placed pins to a style that you were planning to pin up anyway. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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10
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Remember, practice makes perfect. Plus, you never know how many styles you can come up with!

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@naptural85/instagram
11
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Take your bun from basic to breathtaking with a line of bobby pins on the side. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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12
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Replace your braids or twists with bobby pins when you’re low on time, but still want to leave a lasting impression. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@Naturallyorz/ instagram
13
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

We’re in love with this train track-style design. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@happycurlhappygirl/instagram
14
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

The only thing better than an afro is an afro with bobby pins. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@neptunesquest/instagram
15
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Sometimes, all you need is three.

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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16
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

X marks the spot. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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17
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Triangles, squares, rectangles; there isn’t a shape that doesn’t look good. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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18
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

Straight to the point. 

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
@diamondkwhite/instagram
19
Exposed Bobby Pin Hairstyles

The more pins, the better!

19 Breathtaking and Easy Ways To Wear The Exposed Bobby Pin Trend
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