When it comes to versatility, you just can’t beat the bobby pin. It’s beyond easy to use — most of us just pop them in instinctually to get our hair out of our faces, no mirror or thought required.

Our beauty editors combined have decades-plus experience, but leave it to Reddit to give us a new tip. Turn your bobby pin upside down; users promise it stays in place longer. WHAT? Mind. Blown. Okay, ...