Hairpin "Banana"

What beauty do not want to feel the most attractive, the most original and the most charming?

Women's fantasy knows no boundaries from ancient times, so in the late 80s, designers invented a hairpin for the hair under the unusual name “Banana”. In the last century, this accessory was more than popular, and, since fashion tends to return, in the 21st century, more and more fashionistas begin to build hairstyles on their heads using this little thing.

The unusual name of the hairpin was due to its shape, which very closely resembles the shape of a banana. The accessory itself is a double comb, which is fastened effortlessly, like a pin.

Most often, the barrette is made of plastic, wood, or metal. Caring designers with sophisticated imagination lavishly decorate their creations with rhinestones, stones, beads, and even logos.

For example, the famous fashion designers “Dior” and “Chanel” do not lag behind the latest fashion trends.

Often invent and "Bananas", trimmed with a cloth, most often silk or felt. In the past few years, there has been a tendency to decorate hairpins with a cloth, which designers of kanzashi hairpins, the original Japanese hair ornament, successfully use.

The undoubted advantage of the "Banana" hairpin is its unique shape, repeating the shape of a human head. Due to this, the hairpin is practically not felt on the hair, the load of its weight is evenly distributed through the hair.

Going to the store with the idea to buy a "Banana", you should think about what size barrette you need. Surprised?

"Bananas" come in different sizes, you need to choose them, based on the density and size of your hair.

If your hair does not differ in thickness, it makes sense to buy a small hairpin that can firmly fix the hair.

And for owners of thick long hair, a larger accessory will fit.

Those who have smooth hair, before stabbing "Banana", should comb their hair so that the scallop does not slip from the hair.

If you have difficulty in self-selection of hairpins, it is better to take with you as a counselor close friend, or consult with the seller. Otherwise, you risk to buy a thing that you do not need.

1. Open the hairpin
2. Comb your hair so that it lies smooth
3. Bend your head down
4. Attach the hairpin to the hair where the hair begins to grow.
5. Raise your head and snap the clip

As you can see, the rules for using hairpins are simple, therein lies another plus.

There is a familiar situation when in the morning hours of the day time is limited, but do you always want to look beautiful and unusual?

At such moments, you can not do without simple, but necessary accessories that will help create a simple but spectacular hairstyle.

The simplest version of laying with a similar hairpin is the “Horse tail”. Make it any girl can without someone else's help:

• a little hair
• bundle them
• clasp the Banana from the sides, slam the ends together at the top of the tail

Such a tail does not necessarily have to stand vertically, you can do it from the side, you get the original hairstyle "tail on the side."

Similarly, you can create a classic braid.

An excellent option for a romantic date or evening walk will be a hairstyle called “French braid:

• braid classic braid
• secure the "Banana" so that the spit is framed by a comb
• fasten the tip of the spit stealth at the top of the base of the "Banana"

For this hairstyle, it is best to choose not an ordinary plastic hairpin, but an accessory decorated with stones or rhinestones to emphasize the image.

For a fun party with friends, an unpretentious, but stylish “Harness” hairstyle will suit:

• mix your hair
• collect them into a harness so that from the sides and bottom, all the hairs are removed, slaughter the headpiece “Banana”
• the hair at the end of the bundle can be tattered, it will not look sloppy

If you want the hairpin not to catch the eye, then when you buy it is worth paying attention to the one that will blend with the color of your hair.

There is also another original hairstyle named “Banana”:

• Curl with a curling iron or hair curlers so that curls come out
• collect hair where you need a tail
• using hairbrush remove all loose hair
• secure the hairpin in your hair
• Place the curls around the barrette so that it is not visible. To do this, you can use the invisible and record the result of hairspray.

Similar scallops are sold in most shops with accessories, they can also be ordered from the online store.

The average cost of an ordinary "Banana" is about 150 rubles. Branded hairpin, inlaid with stones or rhinestones, will cost a little more expensive, about 600 rubles.

Most girls who use a hairpin note the following advantages of the accessory:

• light, does not create a feeling of heaviness on the hair
• simple lock that is easy to fasten without help
• does not slip on hair

The only drawback is the inconvenience of use on thick hair, a small comb is poorly fixed and falls off with heavy hair. In this case, you should choose a more massive decoration.

And if you are a fan of the vintage style, then you can't do without the Banana, which was very popular in the last century.