Triple Spiral Viking 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
Three Unfolding Curves
This Viking hair slide abandons closed knots for three large spirals coiled in the same direction, connected by a continuous metal ribbon. The surface is smooth and polished, without engraving: the light glides along the coils instead of catching in hollows. A pin passes through the plate to secure the hair. Find it in our collection of Viking hair slides and hair jewelry.
For a single spiral, even more discreet, see the simple spiral hair slide.
What Distinguishes This Hair Slide
The spiral is the oldest motif in Northern Europe, and the furthest removed from warrior vocabulary.
- Open curves: the only one in the range to contain no closed knots — the eye follows the line instead of going in circles.
- A polished surface: no engraving, no patina in the hollows: the effect comes solely from the shape.
- Wire, not plate: the piece appears wide but weighs little, because it is made of round sections.
- Gentle to wear: no sharp edges, no points except for the pin.
For a design that is also open but traced in a figure-eight, see the infinity knot hair slide.
Specifications
- Material: Alloy with antique silver finish
- Assembly: Hair slide and through-pin, two pieces
- Hold: Voluminous bun, braid
- Pattern: Three spirals in polished wire
- Care: Dry cloth, avoid water and hairsprays
Did you know?
The spiral predates the Vikings by a long way in Scandinavia: it already covered objects from the Nordic Bronze Age, fifteen hundred years before them, on bronze razors and the Tanum rock carvings. Archaeologists see it as a solar motif, without being able to prove it. What is certain is that it traverses every period without ever disappearing — one of the rare designs that can be followed continuously for three millennia in the same region.
📖 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.
How many spirals does the motif have?
Three, of different sizes, coiled in the same direction and connected by a continuous ribbon. It's the only motif in the collection built on open curves rather than closed knots.
Is the metal smooth or engraved?
Smooth and polished over the entire surface: no engraving, no secondary relief. Light glides over the coils.
Is it thick?
It's made of round wire, not a plate: it looks wide but stays light.
Is it suitable for a high bun?
Yes, its open shape lets strands of hair through and sits snugly on a voluminous bun.
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.
