Frequently Asked Questions
Will you make pieces with my hair horsehair?
Of course! That is the majority of my work. I have standard options that you can choose from. Customs are currently closed.
What is more durable, the glass pieces or the open pieces?
Each has its own pros and cons.
Glass pieces: I recommend the glass pieces for light daily, office or formal wear.The hair is protected and won't wear however, the glass can get scratched if worn next to other hard jewelry. Not waterproof, water can get trapped under the glass if submerged. Do not wear swimming or showering. Hair is harder to replace if something happens, have to unset the glass to access the hair.
Open braid pieces: The open braid pieces are suitable for daily or barn wear. Because the braid is open, it can get wet and allowed to air dry. Still don't recommend swimming or showering in. Constant wet/dry cycles can damage the adhesive. The occasional cleaning is okay, it is horsehair after all. Clean with mild dish soap and allow to air dry. Braid is still protected, since it is set below the metal line and because my braids are so dense, they are harder wearing. However if a hair does fray, it can be cut and the braid won't unravel. If something does happen, the braid can be replaced more easily.
Do you work with human hair?
Right now my medium is horsehair only. If you're interested in having human hair made into an item, I suggest you look up:
Hair Anthropology: https://www.hairanthropology.com/ or Mementos Entwined: http://mementosentwined.com/
Zen and Gina both do beautiful work with human hair.
Do you send back un-used hair?
Yes, I would never dream of keeping anything so precious to you. Everything you send will be wash and what isn’t used in your keepsake will be shipped back to you. I do recommend keeping a small portion of your hair tucked away somewhere incase repairs need to be made to your item.
Do you do repairs?
Of course! I take pride in every piece I make and it hurts my soul if there is an issue. If there is a problem with your order and it’s caused by an issue in the making process I will repair it for you at no cost.
Of course accidents happen to and your piece is damaged due to incorrect handling, a repair fee may be applied. Items with exposed hair can experience wearing and therefore the hair is not guaranteed in these items. I do recommend keeping some of your hair tucked away incase repairs need to be made.
*Fee application is at the sole discretion of Jennifer Metesh Studios and will be discussed before the repair is sent in.*
Do you ship overseas?
Overseas shipping is currently by request only, please send me an email.
How much hair is needed?
Each piece requires slightly different hair requirements. They can be found on each individual listing, or you can review the whole list of hair requirements here.
https://www.jennifermeteshstudios.com/pages/hair-requirements
How do I measure my wrist?
It is very important you take accurate measurements. Once your bracelet is completed, I can make it smaller, but I cannot make it bigger. I have a handy guide on how to measure your wrist here. If it needs to be remade, it will require the cost of a new bracelet.
https://www.jennifermeteshstudios.com/pages/how-to-measure-your-wrist
Do you accept hair donations?
Yes I do! I am a horsehair artisan and I do use hair to create original one of a kind pieces. I am also working on reviving the historic craft of horsehair weaving and like to practice and experiment with different colors and types of hair to bring this historic craft back to life.