Celtic Design Ornate Hair Stick

This wonderful Sterling Silver over Pewter piece looks as if it might have graced the hair of a lady-in-waiting from days of yore.

It truly has a hand-crafted artisan feel, with meshwork reminiscent of chain mail and a lovely oval top piece done entirely in openwork featuring Celtic interlace with a center infinity design.

The stick measures 7 3/4 inches in total length, with the oval portion 1 inch of that height.

What an absolutely elegant compliment for your long tresses!

How to Use a Hair Stick

Step 1 - Use hair sticks in place of combs, pins and clips. They work best on styles in which hair is twisted, gathered or rolled. Make your style as tight as possible before inserting a stick - it will loosen up gradually.

Step 2 - Envision the ideal placement of the sticks. Think of where to position decorative tips, for example. A second stick may be added to further secure the style, or simply for decoration.

Step 3 - Grip the stick at its widest portion. Avoid using the decorative top section as a lever; it might break off.

Step 4 - Insert the stick so that the tip and end are at the opposite angle of their final position. Instead of spearing a bun or twist, graze the roll or coil so that it collects about a 1-inch section of hair. Push the stick until the tip protrudes at least a fingertip in length.

Step 5 - Lift the stick like a lever and rotate it 180 degrees from the insertion point. Hook a small amount of the hair that's pulled flat against the head while pushing the stick through the style. When securing a bun, make sure to push the tip through the coil at the opposite end.

Step 6 - Practice and be patient. Hair sticks can be a difficult accessory to get used to. Rely on your sense of touch to guide their position and firmness of hold.