25 Ways You've Never Thought to Wear Bobby Pins

Of all the hair accessories out there, bobby pins win the superlative for both most practical and least sexy. (They're also the only thing you own approximately 200 of but can never find.) But this season's Fashion Month was here to change that. At shows like Maki Oh and Sally LaPointe, these little workhorses were used for so much more than just holding a bun in place. After trying—and promptly becoming obsessed with—the "bobby pin art" runway styles ourselves, we turned to the only other place we could think of for easy and inventive new takes: Instagram. What we found were the most unexpected ways to wear bobby pins for every hair length and texture. Get ready to stock up on bobbies in bulk.