This article explains how to find and follow a friend on Pinterest using the application on iOS.
Steps

Step 1. Open Pinterest on your iPhone or iPad
The icon depicts a white "P" on a red background. You can usually find it on the main screen.
To use this method, you need to know the user's name, e-mail address or Pinterest username

Step 2. Tap the Search bar
It is located at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Tap People
It is located under the search bar. This ensures that the search results show users rather than pins or boards.

Step 4. Enter a friend's name, email address or Pinterest username
A list of relevant results will appear.

Step 5. Click on the person you want to add to open their profile

Step 6. Tap Follow
At this point you will be able to see his pins and boards.