Bobby pins

[lilbee]

... This what I mean by "curved flat edge" on my previous message, in order to lay comfortably against the scalp :

https://blacknaps.org/3-must-haves-f...ed-bobby-pins/

[SandyBottom]

Can I add "I don't"? When I did as a child, it was zig-zag out.

[Glitch]

Growing up, I used to do zig zag out. However, I realized that would end up zigzagging that area of my hair after taking it out, so I began wearing it zig zag in. That way, even if it crimps my hair, it'll be hidden well within my hair and the outwards area will still look normal/like the rest of my hair.

[GoatLady]

There needs to be a 3rd option. I HATE bobby pins, don't use them, but I had to vote in order to comment.

[ETJ CURLS]

When my hair is curly, zigzag out, when straight, zigzag in. I need it to match.

[lapis_lazuli]

I don't and have hardly ever used bobby pins throughout my life, but zigzag out was always the most natural way to put them in and the way I saw others wear them. I remember years ago learning it was supposed to be zigzag in and my mind being blown.

When my hair is curly, zigzag out, when straight, zigzag in. I need it to match.

That's a great answer

[Hedera]

I used to be zig zag out, now I'm zig zag in!

They stay put better that way in my slippery hair.

[Chasemi]

Zig zag in works best for me!

[sapphire-o]

Hmm I don't use those but my grandma always wore some. Her bobby pins were straight on both sides (no zig zag). I wonder if it's a Chinese thing.

[Kat]

Hmm I don't use those but my grandma always wore some. Her bobby pins were straight on both sides (no zig zag). I wonder if it's a Chinese thing.

It could be, because I think I've seen the straight kind most often at the beauty-supply stores run by Asians (Chinese, Korean) selling a lot of Chinese-made goods. I prefer that kind as well, if I need bobby pins (often actually for holding headscarves. More gentle to both my hair and the scarves).