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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Bobby pin.jpg|thumb|Bobby pin|right]] [[File:Hair pins old.jpg|thumb|Hair pins old|left]] [[File:Tsalka pin.JPG|thumb|Tsalka pin.JPG]] [[File:Tomb of Prince Chuang of Liang (梁莊王) - Hairpin 1.jpg|thumb|Tomb of Prince Chuang of Liang (梁莊王) - Hairpin 1|right]] [[File:Hairpin, China, Tang dynasty, 618-907, silver, gilt - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04137.JPG|thumb|Hairpin, China, Tang dynasty, 618-907, silver, gilt - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04137|right]] [[File:Ming Dynasty Silver-gilt Hairpin 6.jpg|thumb|Ming Dynasty Silver-gilt Hairpin 6.jpg]] '''Hairpin'''<br />
A '''hairpin''' is a device used to hold a person's [[hair]] in place. Hairpins are typically made of [[metal]], [[wood]], [[plastic]], or other materials. They are often used in [[hairstyling]] to secure [[updos]], [[buns]], and other complex hairstyles.<br />
==Types of Hairpins==<br />
There are several types of hairpins, each serving different purposes in hairstyling:<br />
* '''Bobby Pins''': These are small, flat hairpins with a wavy side and a straight side. They are commonly used to secure small sections of hair.<br />
* '''U-shaped Pins''': These pins are shaped like the letter "U" and are used to hold larger sections of hair in place, often in [[buns]] or [[chignons]].<br />
* '''Decorative Hairpins''': These hairpins are adorned with decorative elements such as [[jewels]], [[flowers]], or other embellishments. They are often used in formal hairstyles.<br />
==History==<br />
Hairpins have been used for thousands of years, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient [[Egypt]], [[Greece]], and [[Rome]]. In these cultures, hairpins were often made of precious materials and served as symbols of status and wealth.<br />
==Cultural Significance==<br />
In many cultures, hairpins hold significant cultural and symbolic meanings. For example, in traditional [[Chinese culture]], hairpins are often used in [[wedding]] ceremonies and other important events. They can symbolize various aspects of life, such as [[longevity]], [[prosperity]], and [[fertility]].<br />
==Modern Use==<br />
Today, hairpins are widely used in everyday hairstyling as well as in professional [[hairdressing]]. They are essential tools for creating a variety of hairstyles, from simple to elaborate.<br />
==See Also==<br />
* [[Hair clip]]<br />
* [[Hair tie]]<br />
* [[Hair accessory]]<br />
* [[Hairstyling]]<br />
==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
{{Commons category|Hairpins}}<br />
[[Category:Hairdressing]]<br />
[[Category:Hair accessories]]<br />
[[Category:Fashion accessories]]<br />
[[Category:Personal care products]]<br />
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