Say Goodbye to Pins, Hello to Hair Thread

Paula Patrice noticed a trend as she traveled the world modeling for top designers and retailers- simple thread was being used to hold hair in place and create unique, intricate hair styles. She created Hair Thread to bring this trend closer to home. This versatile tool replaces bobby pins, elastic, head bands, and every other hair accessory you’ve used with sturdy, specially designed thread. The Hair Thread Mix-n-Match Kit ($24.00) is a great way to get started. The kit contains three spools of thread in the colors of your choice, three standard needles, comb and a pro-clip. If you’ve never used Hair Thread, the step-by-step instruction booklet introduces you to the technique and helps you put a new twist on your hair style.

The Perfect Bobby Pin

One of the most traditional hair accessories has finally evolved. Scunci Comfort Curved Bobby Pins ($1.29, 60 count) curve to fit the shape of your head- which helps keep the pins in place, painlessly. Even the thickest hair is held securely, opening up unlimited styling options that wouldn’t be possible with other pins.

Try this easy updo for casual summertime events:
1. Start at your hairline and brush back a two inch wide “bangs” section. Secure with bobby pins. Loosen this “pouf” up a bit with your fingers.
2. Pull the remaining section of hair above your left ear into the ponytail in the middle of your head. Twist toward the center of your head and secure with bobby pins. Repeat with the right, and then secure remaining loose ends.
3. Roll the remaining hair at the base of your neck upwards until it reaches the center of the updo. Secure this section with pins, and loosen a bit with fingers if necessary.

You’re done! Always try to keep the bobby pins from being visible, be creative and have fun with your updo!