Scalp very sensitive to touch of hairpins, supposed 'tugging', etc

[shikara]

Does anyone else have this problem? I'm so aware of the pins in my updos, and when I go to 'fix' the pin that's digging into my scalp - it isn't. It's merely resting upon it. Same with a braid - that middle section seems to get pulled down and tugs so I'm not wearing them anymore - even though when I touch that area, it doesn't really seem tight or pulling at all, just a tad of tension. It seems I can't win so I'm wondering if it could just be a sensitivity of some sort. I know I'm not doing them 'wrong'.

[BlazingHeart]

You may just have a sensitive scalp. I'm very tender-headed, too.

~Blaze

[CarpeDM]

I'm super tender headed and can't even manage a bun because it pulls on my head too much...

[AMD]

I have this problem too! I initially thought it was because of my fine hair strands, but I do have a sensitive scalp in general

[spidermom]

Oh yes - I have the worst time with bobby pins. It's a shame because I've pinned up some really nice styles a few times, and it always seems like the weight of the entire style is hanging on just a few hairs. This happens with braids every once in awhile, too. Grrrrrrrrrrrr! I hate having to un-do styles that look good, but I can't tolerate the pulling.

[swetiepeti]

I have better luck with spin pins instead of bobby pins for not feeling like they are pulling on my hair. Perhaps the way they distribute the pull?

[gthlvrmx]

You don't know how bad it was in marching season. Bobby pin galore underneath that pineapple bun with hat that leaves a deep red mark all around your head and forehead. I think i got a scab before, blood, from the bobby pin going into my scalp.
Buns usually hurt a little on certain parts even if i try to make them loose

[QMacrocarpa]

I have better luck with spin pins instead of bobby pins for not feeling like they are pulling on my hair. Perhaps the way they distribute the pull?
I find it makes a difference if the spin pin is horizontal or vertical as well, so if one way is uncomfortable, try the other. I haven't used mine in a bit, so I can't be sure which way it is, but I think they might be more comfortable when the spin pins are horizontal.

[Raiscake]

I have this problem. :( My scalp just feels tender after a long day of keeping it up. I made the mistake of wearing the same hairstyle over the week at work because I didn't wanna think about it too much. Now my scalp is hurting. Lesson learned, I suppose.