Fine Viking Dragon Head Barrette
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
Minimum Metal, Maximum Impact
This Viking hair slide reduces the plate to a simple openwork hoop, with no solid surface: it is the lightest in our range. All the character is concentrated at the end of the pin, finished with an open-mouthed dragon head — the only part that remains visible once the bun is styled. Find it in our collection of Viking hair slides and hair jewelry.
For the same animal featured on a solid plate, see our elongated hair slide.
What Sets This Hair Slide Apart
Weight is the primary criterion when choosing jewelry for your hair.
- The lightest of the thirteen: the openwork hoop removes the bulk of the metal without compromising the hold.
- The design is on the pin: the dragon head remains visible even when the plate is hidden under the hair.
- Adapted for thinner hair: less mass to hold means a lower risk of slipping.
- No mechanism: two pieces of metal, nothing that can break.
For an even more discreet piece without a through-pin, see our braided hair slide.
Specifications
- Material: Antique silver finish alloy
- Assembly: Openwork hair slide and through-pin
- Hold: Bun, braid, half-up style
- Design: Dragon head on the pin
- Care: Dry cloth, avoid water and hairsprays
Did you know?
Norse dragons do not breathe fire. Fáfnir, the most famous, was a man turned into a serpent by greed, and his weapon is venom. Níðhöggr gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil without ever taking flight. The fire-breathing, flying dragon comes from continental tradition and especially medieval Christian bestiaries: in Norse texts, the beast is a serpent; it crawls, and it guards treasure.
📖 To learn more: Discover our guide to Viking symbols.
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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.
What makes it slim?
The plate is reduced to an openwork arch, with no solid surface. It is the lightest of the thirteen stick barrettes in our range.
Where is the dragon head?
At the end of the stick, not on the plate. Once in place, it is the part you see sticking out of the bun.
Is it suitable for fine hair?
Better than the chunky models: less metal, so less weight to hold. You still need enough hair for the stick to have something to go through.
Can I wear it every day?
Yes, that is what it is made for: understated, light, and with no mechanism to break.
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.
