Hairpins

Hairpins appeared in the history of mankind in ancient times. Primitive people pinned their hair with improvised means - animal bones or sticks, but over time, these "hair accessories" began to transform.

The appearance and variety of hairpins today is a long process of transformation and the work of designers who never tire of coming up with new models. In this article, we will take a look at the hairpins that are the most popular today.

Hairpins are hair accessories that are designed to secure your hairstyle. This is the main function of all hair clips, many of which are limited to it.

There is another category - decorative hairpins, which additionally decorate the hairstyle and complement the image. If it is decorated with pearls, beads or flowers, then it does not just fix the hair, but becomes a beautiful accessory.

Hairpins differ not only in their functions, but also in the way they are attached. We will get acquainted with the most popular models in detail.

A thin small hair clip, which is used to fix thin strands. In everyday life, simple cheap invisible pins are used, which can be used to catch the hair that has strayed from the tail.

For festive styling, completely different models are used - more durable, made of high-quality materials, often they are supplemented with a pebble or pearl at the end.

These are decorative invisibility - which can be used to fix any evening hairstyle - it can be either a simple shell or a multi-level braid.

This hair clip is also called a crocodile, it consists of two plates or two combs, connected by a simple mechanism - a spring.

Both parts of the clamp fit snugly against each other, and are separated and connected by a spring.One push is enough to open the ends, and if you unclench your fingers, they will close again, fixing your hairstyle.

Clips come in different sizes - from the smallest - for children, to large - even fixing volumetric bundles. Laconic crocodiles are used by hairdressers, they are necessary to separate and fix unnecessary strands.

In everyday life, girls use beautiful metal clips with rhinestones, enamel, polymer clay flowers.

The history of this hair clip deserves special attention, because it can be considered the first accessory for fixing hair.

Initially, people combed their hair with spread fingers, then they were replaced by wooden combs.

Very quickly, primitive women realized that with a comb you can not only comb, but also fix your hair. They began to be made from the bones and fangs of animals, polished, decorated with drawings, carvings and precious stones. Thus, he also became a decoration for the hairstyle.

Modern combs are elongated plates with a row of teeth on one or both sides.... The frequency of the teeth is different, as is the width of the plate.

Just as ancient people decorated their combs, modern designers also do not skimp on decor. It can be flowers, rhinestones, pearls, coins and much more.

A curved metal barrette with a tongue that secures hair. Its visible part looks like a frame, which is decorated with various decorative elements, painted, covered with fabric or leather.

The shape of such a hair clip can be any - triangular, rectangular, round, square, fanatic. Sizes differ slightly - as a rule, these hair accessories are small, since they are designed to fix thin strands.

These can be hairpins of any shape, satin decorated with flowers made using the kanzashi technique. Flowers are collected from geometric petals, the finished decoration looks bright and unusual.

A unique hairpin with an unusual shape that allows you to braid a beautiful spikelet in a couple of minutes. Even if you do not know how to weave a spikelet, it is very easy to make a beautiful French braid using this device.

It is a wavy strip with holes through which you need to thread strands of hair. The spiral locks in tightly and holds your hairstyle securely throughout the day.

This hair accessory came into fashion a few years ago, thanks to the Céline and Dior fashion shows. This is a very eye-catching minimalist hairpin that looks like a round buckle. It will help you pin your hair into a malvinka or make a ponytail, making your look stylish and memorable.

Lovers of creative accessories will love the hairpins in the form of pins. They will allow you to quickly remove hair from the face, and will attract attention to themselves with an unusual design.

This hair clip will appeal to those girls who dreamed of becoming a princess in their childhood. However, it is also suitable for little girls who do not have to lose this "status" yet.

One of the most popular spiral hairpins is a special twisted hairpin that will appeal to owners of smooth, thick hair. It reliably fixes heavy strands for the whole day, and, like a regular hairpin, is invisible in the hair. It is especially useful for girls who make a bun with a "ladder" or "cascade" haircut.

This hair clip is designed to quickly create a voluminous bun even on fine hair. The ends of the tail are screwed onto a hair clip, after which it must be fastened with a button and the resulting hairstyle must be secured with hairpins.

It is an ordinary hair clip with a built-in LED or a group of LEDs, thanks to which it glows in the dark. They can be of any shape - in the form of flowers, butterflies, stars.

Especially popular are models with luminous strands - strings of LEDs that look like glowing hair in the dark. An unusual accessory will help to surprise those around you at any party or matinee.

Going to a gala event, it is important to take care not only of the outfit, but also of the hairstyle. To make it transform in a matter of seconds, you can tastefully decorate the curls with a beautiful hairpin.

Models with beads, rhinestones, crystals, pendants, pendants are suitable for girls. Little girls can decorate their hair with hairpins with bows, hearts, flowers, butterflies, cartoon characters.

In addition to the models, all hairpins also differ in shape and size. Small ones, such as invisible clips, clamps, click-clack, are designed for pinning small strands. You can fix them in your hair or remove bangs from your forehead.

Large ones such as crabs, bananas and combs allow you to create a complete hairstyle without the help of other tools. For example, you can make a bunch, a shell, and many others.

The shapes of the hair clips are also striking in their variety. Popular bows, hats, various flowers - chamomile, roses, hearts.

Paired hairpins "cat ears" look unusual. Fashion for them came from Asian countries, but here they are most often worn by children or young girls.

The fashion for hairpins in the form of butterflies and dragonflies, the wings of which are attached to the "little body" with springs, has returned again. Thus, they move when walking and the effect of a living insect is created, which flutters its wings.

This precious metal hair clip looks sophisticated and elegant. Hair accessories are often rhodium-plated so they do not darken on contact with water. Hairpins made using the blackening technique look beautiful - this is a classic way of processing silver, which involves darkening individual elements.

The gold barrette is a chic hair accessory that will accentuate your style and status. It can be additionally decorated with precious stones - cubic zirconia or diamonds. Suitable for those girls who often pin their hair, but cannot afford cheap accessories in their look.

It was from China that the fashion for jade jewelry began. It was to the category of jewelry that hairpins made of this stone belonged, which only people of a noble family could afford.

Fans of the Sherlock series will surely remember the jade hairpin that belonged to the Chinese empress. Given the status of its previous owner, the cost of the jewelry was reasonably £ 9 million. In addition, in China, jade is recognized as a sacred stone, it is a symbol of this country.

Of course, you can find quite affordable options in jewelry stores. Most often they are in the form of a hairpin, which is convenient for pinning long hair.

Animal bones are perhaps one of the oldest materials for making hair pins. Ancient women did not have to exert much effort, it was enough to take an animal bone and stick it into hair, twisted into a knot.

Over time, bones learned to work, giving hairpins unusual shapes, covering them with paint and inlaid with precious stones.

Today, the horns of white-tailed deer and elk, which they shed after the mating season, are usually used as material for bone pins. That is, such a decoration is suitable even for animal defenders, since no living creatures are harmed during the extraction of the material.

While designers are turning "used" horns into beautiful hairpins, graceful animals grow a new strong pair for themselves.

Most often, various flowers are made from the skin, there are also birds, insects, abstraction. Leather plays the role of a decorative element that is attached to the base. It can be crabs, invisible animals, crocodiles.

Using polymer clay and cold porcelain, you can create incredibly beautiful decorative hair accessories. A crocodile hairpin with a floral composition will instantly transform any hairstyle, suitable for everyday wear and for a special occasion.

Original hairpins made of wood will add natural charm to your look. They will appeal to fans of eco- and ethno-style. Most often they are made from pear veneer, which is the easiest to process. In addition, it is cheaper than noble wood species, so ready-made hairpins are generally available.

Stunningly beautiful hair accessories are made of beads. It can be flowers, berries, fruits, geometric shapes. Ready-made beaded jewelry can be used to decorate a ready-made automatic hair clip, crocodile or invisible hairpin.

Knit barrettes are great for the off-season and go well with coarse-knit sweaters or elegant knit dresses.

Organza and other types of textiles are used to make flowers and bows to decorate ready-made hairpins. Most often they are bought for little girls, on whom they look most appropriate. Sometimes organza is combined with satin, silk, lace.

Such a hairstyle accessory will be appropriate in winter. It is especially effective when it is matched with a fur coat, gloves or handbag.

Plastic is the most common and cheapest material for making hair pins. Almost all types of hair clips are made from it, as it is lightweight and generally available.

The choice of color depends primarily on your personal preference. For every day, as a rule, hairpins of neutral colors are chosen. The hair clip can be black, white, brown, beige, gray.

If you want to draw attention to your hairstyle, you can give preference to bright specimens. Green, red, yellow, blue are popular.

Hot pink, lilac, orange, lemon, mint models are often bought for little girls.

Almost any decorative materials are used to decorate hairpins.

Accessories made of precious metals are encrusted with stones - models with budget cubic zirconias, with river pearls are popular, and fans of luxurious jewelry choose diamond models.

Hair clips made of jewelry alloys or plastic are decorated with feathers, rhinestones, buttons, decorative elements made of polymer clay.

For everyday wear, they usually choose models with a modest laconic decor, and for an evening out they get hairpins with a veil, loose stones, Swarovski crystals.

The famous makeup artist and video blogger Elena Krygina released a collection of stylish hair accessories last year. It features laconic geometric hairpins, clips in the form of branches of various plants, stars, fruits and insects.

The accessories are available in gold and silver and can be used not only as hairpins, but also as stylish brooches for clothes.

A French brand, whose assortment includes very beautiful hair clips. Lovers of luxury will like them, since they are not just a clip, but a real decoration for a hairstyle.

These are hair accessories and handmade jewelry created by Russian designers. Not only the hairpins themselves, but also the materials for the work are produced in Russia.

The brand mainly specializes in accessories for girls. In total, there are four lines of jewelry - spring-summer and autumn-winter, designed specifically for the school and the most beautiful one is New Year's.

Ukrainian online store that offers jewelry and hair accessories at the lowest possible prices. The assortment includes a wide selection of hair clips for every taste - classic, youth, children, made of metal and plastic.

In its collections, the famous Italian brand Dolce Gabbana annually presents various hair accessories. These are headband crowns, various brooches and chic clips. Most of them are similar to vintage ones, as they are designed in a certain style. They are able to instantly transform any hairstyle, turning their owner into a real princess.

First of all, pay attention to the size of the hair clip. It all depends on the length of the hair and the hairstyle you are going to do with the clip.

Thick long hair is very beautiful, but their owners often face situations when they need to quickly remove hair from their face, and many hairpins cannot cope with this task.

You can use two Chinese sticks to create a bunch. True, they will not hold a very large shock of hair.

"Crab" will allow you to quickly collect hair in a bun or "princess" hairstyle. It is fast, convenient and beautiful.

If your long hair is not very thick, get an automatic hair clip. It will allow you to quickly build a ponytail on your head, and, unlike an elastic band, will not tighten the scalp. The same small hair clip is suitable for fixing a French braid.

Owners of short hair can also use a variety of hairpins to modify their image.

Various invisible bangs are suitable for bangs - it can be quickly removed from the forehead, pinned to the side or up.

Miniature crabs and crocodiles are also suitable for fixing the bangs. With their help, it will be possible to build a "malvinka".

• At the Oscar 2017 party, chic model and actress Emily Ratajkowski shone not only with a gorgeous dress and exquisite makeup, but also with a stylish hairstyle that you can create yourself on your hair just below the shoulders and longer. The model complemented her image with a high, careless bun, for the creation of which you need only hairpins and a few invisible ones. A great idea for a graduation or other special occasion!

• Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton prefers simple, elegant looks in her everyday life. In this case, she used a small crab to remove a strand of hair from her face. Such a small accessory, together with twisted ends, instantly transformed the image.