bobby pins

Small hair clips

Bobby pins are small, thin hairpins with two prongs pressed close together, used to hold hair in place.

One prong is typically straight while the other has a wavy or ridged texture for better grip.

The British equivalent is kirby grip.

Beyond hairstyling, bobby pins serve as improvised tools—picking locks, resetting electronics, or securing small objects: She used a bobby pin to fix her broken zipper pull.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G