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7 Pro Hair Tools a Hairstylist Thinks You Should Be Using
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Peering into a hairstylist's kit can lead to a million questions you're probably too shy to ask. If you've been wondering what all of those different clips, elastics, and pins are, and why your stylist is choosing them over your regular bobby pins and hair ties, we've found out for you.
We interviewed celebrity hairstylist Patrick Kelly Kyle to find out what professional tools we should be using in our own hair at home.
Keep reading to shop the tools.
YS Park Clips Pro Pin
Bobby pins are a staple all beauty-lovers should have. "The YS Park Clips Pro Pins ($20) are always my go to," Kyle explains. "If you want them to not be seen, they have lighter blond ones and darker ones to match different hair colors." Kyle also suggested a cool way to experiment with the pins. "Use different sizes and colors (in a row or crisscross) for some awesome hair accessorizing," he said.
Blax Clear Snag-Free Hair Elastics
The Blax Clear Snag-Free Hair Elastics ($13) are ideal for securing smaller sections of hair. "I use clear plastic ones if I'm doing braids, and I don't want the elastics to show," Kyle said. "Blax is a great snag-free brand that makes elastics in different colors and thicknesses."
Diane D6800 Ponytail Hooks
Once you learn how to use the Diane D6800 Ponytail Hooks ($4), the tool can be superuseful. "People with a lot of hair will love ponytail hooks, but they take a little practice to get the hang of," Kyle explains.
If you'd like to learn to use these tools, watch a video here at the 1:45 mark.
EA Stone Dividing Duck Bill Clips
Anyone whose hair is pin straight and has difficulty holding a curl should invest in some EA Stone Dividing Duck Bill Clips ($8). "These are great for setting larger curls or waves. If your hair doesn't hold texture well, pin up the curls, and let them cool off using these clips," Kyle explains.
Xtava Styling Croc Hair Clips for Women
It's easiest to style hair in sections, but finding tools to keep the other portions of hair out of the way is difficult. The Xtava Styling Croc Hair Clips for Women ($8) have teeth to grip the hair better than duckbill clips.
Diane 3" Hair Pins
French pins like the Diane 3" Hair Pins ($3), are great for pining buns, twists, or updos into place. Kyle suggests going for a thicker variety if you have a lot of hair.
Single Prong Metal Clips
For tighter curls, use Single Prong Metal Clips ($5). "After you curl your hair with a small curling iron, pin it to your roots using these to hold in place as they cool," Kyle says. This tip will keep your curls from losing shape as they cool down.
