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Two easy ways to pin back your hair

April 22, 2014 By Hair Romance 27 Comments

Hair Romance - secret hidden pin hairstyle tutorial

Do you hate brushing hair out of your face all day long?

Try these two easy ways to pin back your hair for fuss-free down styles.

I love wearing my hair out but I’m forever tucking my hair behind my ears to keep it out of my eyes.

Tucking my hair behind my ear is such a habit that I do it even when my hair it back. It’s like when you go to push up your glasses and realise you’re wearing contact lenses. I had laser eye surgery and I till kept pushing my glasses up for years!

But back to hair habits, constantly touching your hair is not a good idea. Dirt from your hands transfers to your hair making your hair look oily and dirty very quickly. With this simple side pin back, you can keep your hair out of your eyes while still keeping your hair loose.

The second hairstyle builds on the side pin back, with a secret tie at the back. This hidden hair band keeps your hair back off your face, and stays in place more securely than bobbly pins alone.

The side pin back hairstyle tutorial

Hair Romance - Side pinned back hairstyle tutorial

Step-by-step

  1. Part your hair in the middle, or off to the side. Comb through to smooth it down at the front.
  2. Take a 1-inch section of hair next to your part. Pull this section back but make sure to separate it from the hair at the side of your face. You want to leave the sides down.
  3. Pin your hair back. Use a strong bobby pin and place it horizontally or at a slight angle with the open end pointing up to hold your hair back.
  4. Cover the pin with your hair. Bring your hair over the pin from the back to cover it and make sure the hair at the side of your face is not caught in the pin.
  5. Repeat on the other side and you’re done!

Hair Romance - side pin hair tutorial

Style tips

  • This side pin back is perfect if you’re growing out your fringe/bangs. They’ll blend into your hair and give the impression of long layers.
  • You can cross a second bobby pin over into an X-shape if you find your hair isn’t staying in place with one pin.

The secret pin back hairstyle tutorial

Hair Romance - Side pin back hairstyle tutorial

Step-by-step

  1. Start  by pinning back your fringe/bangs as in the previous tutorial, or leave them loose.
  2. Take a small section of hair at your hairline above your ear. Take equal sections on either side or your head.
  3. Tie the sections together with a hair elastic. Make sure they are tied really tightly at the back of your head.
  4. Using your index fingers, separate a section of hair at the back of your head and pull it out and over your hair elastic. Hold the tied section in place as you pull your hair with the other hand.
  5. Tighten the hair elastic again and arrange the top section of your hair over the top, making sure that you can’t see the band underneath.

Hair Romance - secret pin hairstyle tutorial

Style tips

  • Use a small hair elastic as this will be easier to hide in your hair. Choose a clear elastic or one that matches your hair colour.
  • You could also pin the top section of your hair up and out of the way before tying your hair back. I only thought of this after shooting the tutorial and it does seem an easier way to so this hairstyle.

Tell me, what’s your favourite trick for keeping your hair out of your face when you wear it out? Do you love headbands or hair pins, or do you let your hair go wild?

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Comments

  1. Pri says

    January 5, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    seems soooo simple, and the effect is fantastic!

    Loved your tutorial!!

    I have a request too. I have thin hair at my crown, and I want to know if there’s any way to style it and make it look puffy or voluminous, without using any products/hairspray or tricks like teasing. I don’t want to cause any damage to my hair since it is already thinning, that’s why I’m searching for alternate safe ways.

    Thx for reading!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      January 6, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Thanks so much Pri! I think products and teasing are the best way to get extra volume at the crown but if you want to avoid these then play around with parting your hair in different directions to cover the crown area better. You’ll find that if you let your hair dry in one direction and then flip it back over you’ll have more volume naturally at the roots. Hope this helps x

      Reply
    • Carey says

      April 11, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      I read your post, and was thinking… I sometimes do my part in a “zigzag”. I was thinking that it could help you in your crown area. Like she suggested, parting it different ways. And it’s super easy! Just take the sharp end of a comb, start in the front, and make Z towards the back (the more zigzag, the more volume you should create). Help it fall into place & mist on some finishing spray, if desired. You could also try a diagonal part. That is my normal go to. Same thing, just start the part of center. Sometimes I will part the front of my hair to the side, and the back in the middle. Just play aground with it. Good Luck!

      Reply
  2. Sonia from Sonia Styling says

    April 28, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Guilty as charged! In fact, I’ve tucked my hair behind my ears as I type this. Love these 2 beautiful but simple (meaning I can do them!) hairstyles. Thanks for this, Chrissy. x

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 29, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks Sonia! And thanks for sharing it too xx

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    April 26, 2014 at 2:51 am

    Man, you don’t know how much I needed this tutorial! I tired using a bobby pin, and it always slips out. This is a sure fire way to make this style work.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 27, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      Thanks Emily! Hope you give it a try this week 🙂

      Reply
  4. emily says

    April 26, 2014 at 2:46 am

    You have such beautiful hair. I love the way it falls, so much body. I will use your 10 foods to faster hair growth. I’m sure that is helpful. My hair is just below chin length and straight, in a bob. I get tiered of wearing it that way. How do I get the same subtle wave it in the way you do?

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 27, 2014 at 6:44 pm

      Thanks Emily! In this photo I blowdried my hair with a round brush, stretching it up and round to create the waves and volume.You could get a similar look with a large curling wand too x

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    April 26, 2014 at 12:27 am

    I tried the second one yesterday and it was very nearly life-changing. I am not sure I’ll ever wear my hair down again without doing it! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 27, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      Thanks Beth! That’s awesome! x

      Reply
  6. Puri says

    April 25, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I love the second one, I’ve never seen that done before! Might be my new go-to style for work 😀

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 25, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks Puri! x

      Reply
  7. Elina says

    April 25, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    Last one is so great! I will try it today! 🙂

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 25, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks Elina 🙂

      Reply
  8. Karen in Dakota says

    April 24, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Alright, I think I can manage either one of these, yay! I also just learned to put the ripple side of the bobby pin next to the scalp for a super better hold….don’t judge me!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 24, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      That’s great Karen, these are definitely do-able no matter what your skill level 🙂 and no judgement here ever!

      Reply
  9. Trudi says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:13 am

    I almost never have my hair all out. I think I seriously need a hair cut. I often use bobby pins to hold a little hair back. I like these new ideas. I am also into using a bobby pins with a little pretty stone or something on it.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 24, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Thanks Trudi, I’m also a fan of pretty clips and hair accessories. They always seem to make it look like you went to a lot of effort (but really just took 2 seconds to do your hair!) x

      Reply
  10. Mary says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Brilliant! Classy, simple and unusual! My favorite combinations. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 24, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Mary! x

      Reply
  11. Abby says

    April 23, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Agreed with the comment above. I love how simple and easy it is to do yet that is such a refreshing hairstyle. Keep those tutorials coming! xo

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 23, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Thanks Abby x

      Reply
  12. Smaggle says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:37 am

    So simple and so beautiful. You my friend, are a genius!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 23, 2014 at 11:00 am

      aww thank you Smags! xx

      Reply

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