Apply super glue to a bobby pin, and put together this easy accessory

Your updo is long overdo an upgrade. Raid your vanity table, and turn boring bobby pins into sophisticated stunners. A barrette made with pearlescent pink beads offers an elegant way to hold back bangs or accentuate long tresses. It takes only four materials and two steps to make, so there’s no excuse for not adding this adorable complement to your everyday outfits.

Besides being the easiest DIY ever, the project gives you have plenty of opportunities for personalization. To customize the barrette, simply swap out the beads for the color and style of your choice. The plain pink beads in this project exude preppy charm, while multicolored glass beads would bring a free-spirited vibe. Consider crafting a few one-of-a-kind sets: one for you and one for a friend.

Materials
- Pink beads, 17
- Craft stick
- Gorilla Super Glue
- Flat, curved bobby pin

Instructions
1. Slide a craft stick into the bobby pin to hold it open.

2. Place a line of glue onto the top of the bobby pin. Arrange the beads onto the glue. Allow the glue to dry.

3. Remove the craft stick, slip the pin into your hair, and enjoy.