Are you looking to add a touch of elegance and glamour to your hairstyle? Hair jewelry is the perfect accessory to achieve that. Whether you're attending a wedding, a formal event, or just want to add some sparkle to your everyday look, Daughter of Mercury hair spikes and hair cuffs can take your hairstyle to the next level. In this blog post, I will guide you through everything you need to know to start wearing hair spikes like a pro.
What is hair jewelry?
The main types of hair jewelry I make are decorative accessories that are specifically designed to be worn in the hair, be that pocs, braids, or ponytails. These accessories are mainly in two forms - hair spikes and hair cuffs. They come in several different metals like brass, stianless steel, bronze, and even titanium! I also offer multiple textures and finishes like black steel, rainbow titanium, crystal texture, and horn texture, and several others to add a touch of elegance and style to your hair.
How to choose the right hair jewelry?
The main factor in choosing the correct jewelry, beyond the colour and style, is size! It would be easier to make "one size fits all" jewelry and call it a day, the world is beautiful and diverse so there is a bit more involved when considering what to wear.
There are two characteristics to choose from - length and width
The sizes started originally modelled off of my hair, and has subsequently become referred to as "standard" across the site, this size is 12mm wide for both cuffs and spikes (about half an inch, or the thickness of a sharpie), with a little wiggle room to be tailored to suit you if you request it in the order process. The length of the "standard" spikes is roughly 80mm so there is some room to tuck the tail of your braid in there - for folks with a longer tail like if your hair is feathered, I make longer versions (the "long" option) so you have extra space to work with. I also have shorter spikes at the same width for folks with the opposite, or for folks with locs who don't have to worry about a braid tail.
From there we'll start small! The Micro Spikos are the smallest I do, they are 10mm wide (pencil size) and about 40mm long. Good for skinny braids or for putting on locs if you want a bunch of them.
The other size option is wide, the next size up from standard. These are about 17mm (awkward place to start but hey ho 🙃) with a bit of wiggle room to overlap with the standard -down to about 15mm or up to maybe 20mm.
From there, it's basically any combination of those characteristics - length and width- when I just have one braid I like to wear a wide twisty cuff and a wide & long braid spike (ill add a pic)
Sizes outwith those listed are available, just message me and we can customise something together!
How to wear hair jewelry?
Okay! The part you're actuslly here for ;) From the outside they might look a bit tricky to understand, but once you get a good look they'resuper simple:
- Just braid your hair and tie it (tip - if you double over your hair tie before you start, it's much eaiser and neater)
- Slide the spike over the hair so the holes are up past the hair tie
- Slide the bar through both holes making sure to also go through the middle of the braid
- Then screw the retainer back on the bar
- Done!
Below is a quick little vid to show you how it's done too. Another tip to getting your braid down to the point you can get a spike on is to make sure you have even sections. If you don't have even sections, the braid might get wonky before you're far down enough to get the spike on. I often have to try at least three times to get even, but the frustration is worth the result!
There is a more in depth video explaining in detail on my YouTube! (It's long but the later half of it is me just rambling)
Tips for maintaining your hair jewelry
To ensure that your hair jewelry stays in good condition and lasts for a long time, follow these maintenance tips:
- Store your hair jewelry in a jewelry box or a soft pouch to prevent it from getting scratched, not essential but something to consider.
- Avoid exposing your hair jewelry to water, chemicals - the black steel pieces do need to be kept dry and maintained to avoid rust.
- Brass and bronze pieces will naturally change colour over time, lacquer chips and causes tarnish spots so I prefer to just wax the pieces so they age all at once. However, if you like them bright, a little toothpaste on a cloth and a little bit of buffing will bring them back to their original, and from there you can treat them with wax or your preferred method. (I can lacquer pieces on request if you prefer, message me to discuss!)
Now that you have all the information you need, it's time to start experimenting with hair jewelry and adding a touch of glamour to your hairstyles. Whether you're attending a special event or just want to elevate your everyday look, hair jewelry is the perfect accessory to make a statement.
