Forget everything you were ever told about matching bobby pins to your hair color. Contrasting colors stand out and make for an effortless hairstyle on lazy days. Try these Karina Bobby Pins Heavy Metal Gold & Silver Flat, $3.50, in gold or silver.

You've probably done this pulled-back hairstyle a billion times, but add some bobby pins in a fun shape to update the look. Try this trick to keep any bobby pin hairstyle in place: spritz with a texturizing spray, like Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, and that bobby pin won't budge.

Diane Krueger has the ability to pull off any trend with ease, but this bobby pin hairstyle really is a breeze. Slide bobby pins in at an angle, bumpy side down around the crown of any low bun or pulled-back hairstyle.

Fishtail braids are already an elegant hairstyle, so think of bobby pins as an extravagant way to highlight a pretty plait. Simply insert some pins into weaved strands and instantly glam up your boho-chic look.

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Pin this look for festival season, so when it rolls around you can stand out (from a very colorful crowd) and replace the typical flower crown with these jumbo bobby pins. (We love Salon Care Professional Black Jumbo Hair Pins, $1.49.)

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