Hair Stick: An Unique Hair Jewelry
2008-08-25

                                                                                     Hair Stick: An Unique Hair Jewelry          It is quite common to admire the beautiful hair of a woman. We often seem to appreciate the cascading hair, whether it is black or blonde. Since the jewelries have entered into all domains of decoration, it has been able to design something unique for the hair also. The Jewelry for Hair is quite popular and it is widely used by the women all over the world. This article will talk about a kind of hair jewelry—hair stick, a both classical and modern jewelry. 

      1. What is hair stick?       A hair stick is a straight, pointed device, usually between five and nine inches in length, used to hold a person's hair (especially woman) in place in a hair bun or similar hairstyle.       Unlike many hair pins, which are usually small and quite simple, hair sticks are often more elaborate and decorative, and feature jeweled or carved designs that make them stand out as pieces of luxury jewelry.       Hair sticks can be made of many types of materials: wood, stone, bone, bamboo, plastic - any hard material. They may be plain sticks, or may be elaborately finished, perhaps in cloisonné. Hair sticks may also have decorative beads, gemstones or glass ornaments on the wide ends. This allows a woman to coordinate her hair sticks with her outfit.       2. How to use stick?       Hair sticks are fun, and actually pretty easy to use. The best way to insert a hair stick is to push it gently into your hair and sort of weave it up and down as you draw it through your style (bun, braid, ponytail, etc.) so as to anchor it. Don't be afraid to push the stick all the way down to your scalp; it makes the hold even more secure.      Now I will introduce a useful method to use hair stick, just follow the steps:     Step1 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.      Step2 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.       Step3 Grip the stick at its widest portion. Avoid using the decorative top section as a lever; it might break off.        Step4 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.        Step5 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.        Step6 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.        Just remember: Let your fingers do the work. With a little practice they'll learn where to put all of the things you can't see. Look at the final results and let your fingers feel areas that might need an adjustment.        After just a little practice, you will find that using a hair stick is the easiest thing for simple every day styles with unlimited variations!       Don't despair if your hair is not long, as there are many ways to put up even short hair with a stick or pick!       3. How to choose hair stick?        Hair sticks are available almost anywhere hair accessories are sold. They are also sold on the Internet. The price of hair sticks varies greatly depending on the style, materials and craftsmanship - the cheapest pairs of plastic hair sticks can cost less than a dollar, while a single, hand-crafted hair stick by an artist can cost over two hundred dollars.       When choosing a pair of hair sticks, run your fingers over the surface. Any nicks or catches could grab and break your hair. They need to be as smooth as silk.       There are many kinds of hair jewelry besides hair stick; every accessory can made you more beautiful and unique if you know how to use them.