bobby pin

Small hair fastener

A bobby pin is a small, thin hairpin with two prongs pressed close together, used to hold hair in place.

The prongs grip hair by their spring tension.

Bobby pins secure updos, pin back stray strands, or keep rollers in place: She used a bobby pin to keep her bangs out of her face.

accessory

barrette

Small clasp for locks

hairclipSmall styling fastener
hairgripSmall hair-securing clip
headbandForehead-worn fabric strip

scrunchie · hairband · comb · hairnet · roller · jaw clip · alligator clip

hairstyling

updo

Hair arranged atop head

bunSoft rounded roll
chignonLow coiled hairstyle
twistRotating motion or surprise

pinup · bangs · coiffure · ponytail · braid · curls · beehive · waves · cornrows · pompadour

fastening

clip

Cut or attach

gripSecure manual hold
holdMaintain in grasp
fastenFix securely in position

secure · clasp · anchor · attach · fix · clamp · hook · slide · insert · tuck

material

metal

Hard conductive solid

wireThin metallic conductor
enamelHard glossy coating
coatedHaving a surface layer

bronze · nickel · rust · bendable · flexible · spring · ribbed · textured · matte · glossy

hacks

lock pick

Device for opening mechanisms without keys

zipper pullGrip on sliding fastener
bookmarkLocation saver for pages
chip clipReusable snack bag seal

reset button · seam ripper · splint

Categories

pinsthumbtack, pushpin, hatpin, lapel pins, enamel pins
hairhair, haircut, hairstyle, hair loss, coily
headwearhat, cap, helmet, crown, hood
beauty toolspowder brush, blush brush, foundation brush, eyeshadow brush, lip brush
clipspaper clip, hair clip, binder clip, money clip, alligator clip
lockpickinglock pick, lock picks, lockpick, picks, pick

Opposites

hair fastening method

bobby pinhair elastic

Band for gathering hair

scrunchie · hair tie · rubber band · hair down

Family

pin, hairpin, bob, bobby, bobby pins

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G