How often do you reach for a bobby pin, and there's just ... nothing there? They've somehow disappeared completely without a trace. Did they just up and walk away? Unlikely, yet even if you have a designated spot for all of your hair-styling accessories, bobby pins always seem to scatter — sometimes showing up where they're not welcome (like in the washing machine or between couch cushions).
That's where this genius little made-in-the-USA tray comes in: The HairpinPal Magnetic Holder corrals your pins (25 are included) and keeps them in place. Simple but totally brilliant, this countertop hero is a life changer — and it's just $15!
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Where do bobby pins disappear to? It's one of the great mysteries of the universe. This magnetic holder makes them stay put, so you never run out again. In fact, 25 hairpins are included!
The HairpinPal Magnetic Holder is the answer to your endlessly frustrating yet never-ending search for bobby pins. Magnetized to secure your stash, it takes the mystery out of locating these stealthy little accessories. With a durable, heavy base, it won't slip and slide: Wherever you put it — on a counter or inside a drawer — it stays put.
At this price, you might want to buy extras for your sewing nook or desk. Keep one in your toolbox and use it to hold screws and nails when you're up on the ladder.
Shoppers love the HairpinPal and can't stop raving about it — in fact, more than 2,700 Amazon customers have given the handy helper a five-star rating.
One shopper summed the holder up perfectly: "It just makes sense. If you are anything like me and have bobby pins everywhere. This is perfect for keeping them in one spot. The magnet is strong, and it holds a lot!"
"Sanity saver," reported a fan. "Picks up bobby pins — what’s not to like? I hate to find them all over the house; this gadget keeps them in place. Awesome!"
Another fan wrote: "This thing works great! When I ordered it I was like 'eh, do I really need this?' Then I bought it anyway. And now I’m so glad I did because it’s so handy! The magnet inside it is strong enough to hold more than an entire pack of bobby pins tightly, but it’s heavy enough that you can grab a handful of them without it sliding around."
"This hairpin holder is a lifesaver!" one five-star reviewer said. "Really happy with my purchase! We’ve tried all sorts of different things to store my daughter’s hairpins, but this has a super strong magnet that keeps hundreds of them tightly in place! Has made a huge difference when doing her hair for dance competitions!!"
The only real complaint from shoppers was about the item's branding. "I like this a lot, and it does come with bobby pins as shown. I only wish it didn’t have the writing on both sides so I could leave it on my vanity," shared one customer. Another agreed: "I'd like it better plain."
But hey — sometimes great products are function over form. (And there are always Sharpies or stickers.)
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Shoppers say the holder is durable and doesn't slide off surfaces, so it keeps your hair accessories secure. Pro tip: Grab a second to use as a paperweight/paperclip holder.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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