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Tiny Magnetic Strips I Stuck Inside My Cabinet So Bobby Pins Finally Stay Put
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items Every morning I'd open the medicine cabinet and watch bobby pins, tweezers, and nail clippers scatter into the sink like they were trying to escape. After fishing a bobby pin out of the drain for the third time in a week, I went on a mission to organ...
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Magnetic Strips That Actually Hold Inside a Cabinet
Bobby Pin Storage That Doesn't Spill Everywhere
Small Bathroom Organizers for Metal Odds and Ends
Tweezers and Small Tools Worth Magnetizing
Command Strips and Adhesives That Won't Wreck Your Cabinet
Hair Clip and Accessory Organization
Magnetic Strips That Actually Hold Inside a Cabinet
I superglued my first cheap magnet strip and it fell off within a day, taking a shelf of vitamins with it. These three stuck hard and haven't budged in months — even on the inside of a glossy cabinet door.
Grab this and stick it vertically inside your cabinet door — my bobby pins, tweezers, and nail file all line up like little soldiers. Took me two minutes to mount and I haven't lost a single pin since March.
12 Inch Magnetic Tool Holder Strip Set of 4 Heavy Duty
Use this if you have a wider cabinet and want one long row for everything metal. I cut mine down with a hacksaw to fit, but the full length works great inside a pantry door too. Wish I'd done this years ago instead of dumping everything in a cup.
Hyper Tough Magnetic Tool Holder Wall Mounted Storage
Pair this with some command strips if you don't want to drill — holds heavier stuff like scissors and metal combs without sliding. Perfect for anyone whose bathroom drawer is basically a black hole for small tools.
Master Magnetics 07561 Magnetic Tool Holder, 24 In W X
Bobby Pin Storage That Doesn't Spill Everywhere
Before the magnetic strip era, I tried every little container and tin. These still earn a spot because sometimes you need pins on the go, not stuck to a wall.
Toss the cheap ones that bend after one use — these have a rubberized coating so they actually grip AND they stick perfectly to a magnetic strip. For anyone with fine hair who's tired of pins sliding out by noon.
Scunci No-slip Grip Beautiful Blends Bobby Pins, 48 Count
Keep a pack of these in your gym bag and a row on your cabinet magnet. They're slim enough to line up tight, and the rounded tips don't scratch your scalp. Grabbed two packs because I kept stealing from my gym stash.
Goody Ouchless Bobby Pins, Slide-Proof Black Hair
Switch to these if you go through bobby pins like candy — the bulk count means you can load up your magnetic strip and still have extras. They magnetize well and the bronze shade actually blends into darker hair.
Conair Styling Essentials Bobby Pins, Brown, 90 Count
Small Bathroom Organizers for Metal Odds and Ends
Once I got the magnetic strip working, I realized half my cabinet still needed help. These containers caught everything the magnet couldn't.
Snag one of these for the stuff that isn't magnetic — cotton pads, hair ties, those random sample packets you keep hoarding. Fits perfectly on a standard medicine cabinet shelf and you can actually see what's in there.
Mainstays Clear Plastic Drawer Storage Organizer Tray
Use this for the bottom shelf where everything used to avalanche out. Three compartments keep lip balms separate from Band-Aids, and it's heavy enough that it doesn't slide around when you grab something fast.
iDesign Clarity Large Divided Cosmetic Bin, White
Toss your nail polish bottles in here so they stop rolling around like bowling pins every time you open the door. Deep enough that tall bottles don't tip, and the handles make it easy to pull the whole thing out at once.
Mainstays Large Clear Plastic Organizer Bin for Bathroom
Tweezers and Small Tools Worth Magnetizing
Realized my magnetic strip was basically a display case for every small metal tool I own. Upgraded from the janky tweezers I'd had since college and now they hang right at eye level.
Ditch whatever dull pair you've been using since 2016 — this one grabs even the tiny transparent hairs on the first try. Sticks right to the magnetic strip so you always know where it is instead of digging through a drawer.
Revlon, Expert Slant Tweezer, Stainless Steel, 1 Count
Keep this on the lower part of your magnetic strip so it's separate from face tools. The curved blade actually follows nail shape instead of cracking them, and it's hefty enough to stay magnetized without slipping.
Trim Neat Feet Deluxe Toenail Clipper with File
Bring this one in your travel bag — it's tiny but the tension is surprisingly good. When you're home it sits right next to the full-size pair on the strip. For anyone who does brow maintenance at hotels and refuses to pack full-size tools.
Tweezerman Neon Pink Mini Stainless Steel Slant Tweezer
Command Strips and Adhesives That Won't Wreck Your Cabinet
Renting an apartment meant I couldn't drill into anything without losing my deposit. These adhesives held strong in a humid bathroom, which honestly shocked me.
Use two sets of these behind a magnetic bar and it'll hold firm even in a steamy bathroom. Pulled them off after a year and there was zero residue — my landlord never knew. Perfect for renters who are terrified of wall damage.
Command™ 15 lb Large Picture Hanging Strips
Grab this if command strips feel too flimsy for your heavier magnetic bar. I stuck a 12-inch strip up with this tape six months ago and it hasn't budged once, even loaded with scissors and a metal comb.
Gorilla, Mounting Tape, Heavy Duty, 60" Black Weatherproof
Try these for lighter magnetic strips — they're pre-cut so you don't have to mess with scissors. Stuck four squares behind a small strip and it holds about a dozen bobby pins without sagging. Quick five-minute project.
Scotch® Mounting Squares for Fabric Walls
Hair Clip and Accessory Organization
Bobby pins were just the beginning of my problem. Claw clips, barrettes, and headbands were taking over every surface in my bathroom like they were colonizing it.
Swap out those flimsy claw clips that snap after a week — these have a matte grip coating and they're sturdy enough to hold thick hair in a messy bun. Hang them on hooks next to your magnetic strip for a full accessory wall.
(4 pack) Scunci No-Slip Grip Claw Clips 4 Each
Snag these if you have fine hair that regular barrettes just slide out of. They flex slightly to grip better, and the metal clasp means they stick right to the magnetic strip between uses. No more digging through drawers.
Goody Flex Small Updo Barrettes, 2 Count
Keep a row of these on your magnetic strip for sectioning hair while you style — they're thin enough to line up without overlapping. For anyone who does their own color at home and needs clips that won't leave dent marks.
Conair, Hair Clip, 12-Count, Open Center Metal Snap Clip
Tiny Bathroom Upgrades That Took Five Minutes
Once I started organizing, I couldn't stop. Each of these took less time than making coffee and made my bathroom feel twice as big.
Throw this on the back of your bathroom door for robes and towels — frees up the hook you were using for your hair towel so it actually dries. Took literally 30 seconds to hang and holds more weight than I expected.
Mainstays Over-the-Door 6-Hook Rack, No-Drill Storage
Use this in the shower for razors and small bottles that keep falling off the shelf ledge. The suction cups actually work on tile, which is rare — mine's been hanging for four months through daily hot showers.
iDesign Suction Shower Caddy Basket, Clear
Try this if you have zero counter space and nowhere to put extra toilet paper or towels. Fits right over the toilet, assembles in about 15 minutes with no tools, and suddenly you have three shelves you didn't have before.
Mainstays Matte Black Steel 3-Shelf Bathroom Space Saver
Keeping the Whole System Clean and Maintained
A magnetic strip collects dust and hair faster than you'd think. Learned that the gross way after ignoring mine for two months.
Swipe your magnetic strip down once a week — takes ten seconds and prevents that weird dusty film from building up. For anyone who installs organization systems and then forgets they exist until they look disgusting.
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, 35 Count, Crisp Lemon Scent
Use the soft side to clean the strip without scratching off the coating. A damp wipe gets rid of hairspray residue that makes bobby pins stick too hard and then rip off in clumps. Quick fix before it becomes a problem.
Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Cleaning Scrub Sponges
Keep a bottle under the sink for quick cabinet wipe-downs — spray, wipe, done in under a minute. Way cheaper than fancy bathroom cleaners and works just as well on the inside of a medicine cabinet. Stock up so you never run out.
Great Value All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach, 32 fl oz