HOW TO

5 Tips for Becoming a Pinterest Pro

Bring your boards to the next level.

Pinterest is our go-to for all kinds of inspiration—interior design, fashion, recipes, beauty, and so much more. Here are five features that can help you pin like a pro.


Spot something you love? Pinterest Lens helps you find—and shop—for something similar.

1. Snap up inspiration IRL

Get inspired by anything you point your camera at with Pinterest Lens. Tap the camera icon in the search bar to snap a photo of an enviable outfit, a drool-worthy brunch, or anything else that catches your eye and Pinterest will help you discover similar items.


2. Turn your boards into widgets

Make a mini mood board by adding Pinterest widgets to your Home Screen. Get a glimpse of your favorite Pins or topics you’re interested in and launch your boards with a single tap.


Tweak your feed to show more or less of specific interests—like photography or food and drink.

3. Tailor to your tastes

Define and refine your interests using the home feed tuner. Help Pinterest keep up with your ever-evolving tastes by providing board, interest, and even Pin-level feedback on what’s being recommended. You can find the tuner in your account settings.


Handy filters can help you find images that best represent your hair pattern and other attributes.

4. Search by skin tone, hair pattern, and body type

Hunting for wedding makeup looks or OOTD inspiration? Pinterest now prompts you to select between several ranges of body types, skin tones, and hair patterns. Select one of the many inclusive range options to see customized search results that better reflect how you see yourself.


Bring your Pins to life by shopping for similar pieces right in the app.

5. Shop your boards

Discovering items you love is just the start of what you can do with Pinterest—your board is also the ultimate shopping cart. Hover over a Pin to view similar products, and tap it to see purchasable options.