18 Brilliant Ways to Use Bobby Pins You Never Thought Of
Updated: Jul. 23, 2021Use bobby pins to clasp a bracelet, iron pleats, fix flip flops, and more.
Bobby pins fix flip flops
If the toe post on your flip flop wears through its hole, slip it back through and fasten a bobby pin around the post on the bottom of the shoe. The added width will stop the post from popping out again.
Bobby pins help with ironing
Slip a bobby pin onto the hem of a skirt to hold pleats into place while you iron. To shorten the skirt itself, take it to the tailor—hemming pleats can get tricky. Here are quick fixes you never knew your tailor could make.
Use bobby pins to close a bracelet
Loop a bobby pin through the clasp and hold the pin steady in your hand. Fasten the bracelet and remove the pin.
Use bobby pins for glue
Use a bobby pin to line a pair of false eyelashes with adhesive or coat a piece of yarn with glue. These alternative uses for bananas will surprise you!
Use bobby pins for a fancy manicure
Dip the tip of a bobby pin into nail polish to create a polka dot or floral design. This is what your nail polish color reveals about your personality.
Use bobby pins to squeeze out toothpaste
Slide a bobby pin up a tube of toothpaste in order to push every last drop out of the tube. Check out these surprising uses for toothpaste.
Use bobby pins as children’s hair accessories
Spray paint bobby pins with fun colors. For added embellishment, hot glue bows or other decorations to them. Instant (and insanely adorable) upgrade!
