Intertwined Horses Viking Hair Slide with Pin
Specifications
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Alloy, antique silver finish |
- For: women & men (adults)
- Antique-silver alloy, two-piece barrette and hair stick
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
Two Horses Knotted Across the Full Width
This antiqued silver Viking hair slide features two horses whose bodies knot from one end of the plate to the other, with heads raised at both ends and manes rendered in interlace patterns. A tapered pin passes through the slide to secure the hair. Find it in our collection of Viking hair slides and hair jewelry.
For a more legible and less dense animal figure, see the dragon hair slide.
What Sets This Hair Slide Apart
Among thirteen pin-style hair slides, the density of the pattern is what truly sets them apart.
- The most intricate of the lot: the ribbons occupy every millimeter of the plate, with no empty space.
- Identifiable heads: despite the density, the two horses are recognizable — a test that this type of pattern often fails.
- Two-piece assembly: the plate and pin are separate, allowing you to adjust the tension according to the thickness of the hair.
- Hold without an elastic: for sufficiently thick hair, the hair caught between the plate and pin is enough.
For the same mechanism on a geometric pattern, see the triple spiral hair slide.
Specifications
- Material: Alloy with antiqued silver finish
- Assembly: Hair slide and through-pin, two pieces
- Hold: Bun, braid, half-up style on thick hair
- Pattern: Interlaced horses in relief
- Care: Dry cloth, avoid water and hairspray
Did you know?
In Norse mythology, the horse holds a position that cinema often overlooks: Sleipnir, Odin's steed, has eight legs and is the son of Loki — who, having turned into a mare, gave birth to him. The Gylfaginning recounts the episode quite plainly. Archaeologists have even found horses in the richest burials, sacrificed and deposited with their harness: at Oseberg, fifteen of them accompanied the two women in the ship.
📖 To learn more: Discover our guide to Viking funeral rites.
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Brooch or hair barrette: which one to choose?
| Type | Where it is worn | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|
| Garment brooch (fibula) | On a cloak, a shawl, a coat or a jacket lapel. | These are the largest pieces in the range. Six close with a straight pin and a clasp; two are penannular: an open ring locked by the tension of the fabric, with no spring to wear out. |
| Barrette with a hair stick this product | In a bun, a braid or a half-up ponytail. | Two pieces: the plate sits on the hair, the stick goes through the lock and holds everything in place. You need enough hair for the stick to go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain. |
| Light barrette or clip | On medium-length hair, including fine hair. | The filigree models have a small chain that holds the stick; the flat barrettes close with a clip and need no minimum length. These are the most discreet pieces and the easiest to put in. |
| Medallion barrette | Flat on a half-up ponytail or a low bun. | A solid disc that sits on the gathered lock instead of going through it. It is the shape that needs the least hair length, and the only one that shows a scene rather than an ornament. |
How to wear it
There is no size to choose, but you need enough hair. These pieces hold by the lock they go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain.
How to put in a stick barrette, in three steps: gather your hair into a bun or a half-up ponytail, place the plate over it, then slide the stick into the left slot, through the lock, and out through the right slot. The lock caught between the two holds everything, not a spring.
The sticks on their own (moon, leaves, sword) go straight into a twisted bun, without a plate. The fuller the bun, the better they hold.
Clip barrettes need no minimum length: they are the only ones suited to short or fine hair.
If it slips: add a discreet hair tie under the plate to give the stick something to go through. The four filigree models also have a small chain that holds the stick, so it does not fall if it comes out.
Care: dry cloth. Avoid water, hairspray and styling sprays, which dull the finish and build up in the hollows of the metal.
How does it stay in your hair?
In two steps: place the plate on the bun or braid, then slide the stick into the left slot, through the hair, and bring it out through the right slot. It's the hair caught between the two that locks everything in place.
Do I need a hair tie as well?
No, if your hair is thick enough. With fine hair, a discreet hair tie under the barrette helps give the stick something to go through.
Can the stick get lost?
It's separate from the plate, so yes, it can get lost if you put it down somewhere else. Store it threaded through the barrette.
Is it suitable for short hair?
No. You need enough hair to form a section or a bun: with hair shorter than shoulder length, it's difficult.
Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.
Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.
14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.
Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.
