The Embellished Bobby Pin Updo
Sometimes, the best way to style short hair is to turn your styling tools into the main attraction. The embellished bobby pin updo uses decorative, metallic, or pearl-encrusted bobby pins to secure short layers while creating a stunning, graphic design. Start by applying a texturizing paste throughout your hair to give it grip and a piecey texture. Sweep your hair back, section by section, towards the back of your head, as if you were creating a half-up style or a low bun.
Instead of using elastics, secure each section using decorative bobby pins. Slide them in horizontally, vertically, or in overlapping geometric patterns like triangles or hashtags. You can use gold, silver, or rose gold pins to contrast with your hair color. This technique allows you to secure even the shortest layers that would normally slip out of an elastic, while creating a customized, art-deco inspired look that feels incredibly modern and curated.