Sid Mashburn Slim Hair Hook In Brass

If you've never pinned up your hair using one of these, get ready. It's very easy, it actually stays in place, and it's more streamlined than a mess of bobby pins. To use — gather your hair like you're putting it in a ponytail, then twirl it into a bun against the back of your head, twisting the hair tightly. Stick the pin sideways through the bun (east-west) and then do a sharp U-turn to bring it back underneath, securing the bun to your head. Voilà.