How to Use bobby pin in a Sentence

bobby pin

noun
  • Which side of the bobby pin faces the scalp and which faces up?
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Mar. 2021
  • Twist them around each other and bobby pin to the back of your head.
    — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Criss-cross two bobby pins in the back to hold the headband in place.
    — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, 4 June 2019
  • Secure one sock at the top of your head with a claw clip or bobby pins.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 May 2021
  • Time to restock the bobby pins!
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • For better grip, flip the bobby pin over so the wavy side is against your head.
    — Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, 19 Dec. 2018
  • Then go forth and find all those bobby pins that are scattered around the floor of your room.
    — Elisa, Seventeen, 20 Apr. 2015
  • Use a bobby pin or pin curl clip to secure the hair in the roller if needed.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 19 Jan. 2021
  • Sweep all your hair to one side and secure it with bobby pins behind your ear.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • Use a hot glue gun to attach crystals, beads, and pearls to bobby pins.
    — Sarah Newell, Seventeen, 6 Jan. 2017
  • Hold the top section, pull it across the back of your head and secure it with a bobby pin.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Then, take the second bobby pin and bend it at the fulcrum to make one long, straight piece.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Clean the tube with soap and water and use it to store bobby pins, medicine, and cotton swabs.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • To create these nails, the artist used five shades of gel polish and a bobby pin to add the shapes.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Stash a mini can of hairspray and a few bobby pins at the bottom of your purse.
    — Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, 19 Dec. 2018
  • Then add gemstone clips or use a bobby pin to attach your favorite broach.
    — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Then, twist the ponytail into a bun and secure it with bobby pins.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • Channel the look with a set of resin bobby pins that are just large enough to tuck back and secure bangs.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
  • Consider hair clips or bobby pins to secure it in place.
    — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Then unbend and flatten the second bobby pin to make one long, straight lock pick.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Then, unbend and flatten the second bobby pin to make one long, straight lock pick.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Plus, its hidden side pockets can stash cords, bobby pins and backup lip balm.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • Twist your pigtails from root to end, then wrap the twist around your elastic and secure it with bobby pins.
    — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 5 Sep. 2018
  • Insert a bobby pin into your hair with the ends toward your face to conceal the pin.
    — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Secure the knot with a bobby pin or hair tie and repeat this process until finished.
    — ELLE, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Stick this end deep into the key slot and use the protruding part of the bobby pin as a handle.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Repeat with the second and third sections, then secure any loose pieces with bobby pins.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Divide your hair into two sections, wrap one around the base of the ponytail and pin it with a bobby pin.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Pull the top half of your hair into a ponytail, twist it into a bun, and secure it with bobby pins or a hair tie.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Start with a creamy cashmere base, then use a dotting tool (or bobby pin) to create the tiny red heart accents.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

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