lock of hair
Well, it's Valentine's Day—if you celebrate that kind of thing. Me, I celebrate my love for my boyfriend every morning by shoving the single pillow we share over his face before turning on the light so as not to shock his delicate eyes. I guess his very own pillow would be a good V-Day present this year... But back in the day, people were weirder about love and exchanged dead cells that grow in strands out of their bodies. Then they made jewelry out of it. You can find specimens like this on Ebay, labeled “mourning jewelry' because when people died, their survived-bys would clip and encase a strand of their hair to keep in remembrance. My mom actually clipped a strand of my hair when I was a baby in anticipation that the gentle, kind, loving little girl would eventually die...and be replaced with the the saltiest little bitch to enter into day care. Seriously: it's in a chest next to the one time I apologized to her on a notecard attached to a hideous clay sculpture glued to a plastic fork.
But the hair lockets weren't all made from dead people—living, breathing lovers gifted each other locks of hair as well. Imagine a young blond farm girl snipping off a ringlet and tucking it into a locket before handing it off to her beau who just got a job with the Pony Express. (They all died of dysentery...or something. The farm girl's father was relieved; he didn't like the guy that much anyway.) It's pretty! Pretty creepy. But don't
Romantic gestures make someone cringe? I feel nauseated every time I see a couple bragging about their nice, clean living room on Instagram, so to one-up their obvious attempt to disgust me, I've created a keychain of my hair to give my boyfriend [1]. Because—alert Pinterest—real-hair braided keychains are the new mourning jewelry.
Frame Enclosing Lock Of George Washington's Hair
This isn't the first time I'll be giving a guy some of my hair. Once I sent a lock of my virgin, spun-gold ombré (Jared Leto-level ombré, I swear) to a long-distance boyfriend. And thank god I did send it out, because now I can ask him to return it, to bring in to show my colorist on my quest to get that perfect color back. “Hi, hope you're well! Sorry for the break up. Hey, do you remember that time I sent you a piece of my hair? You wouldn't happen to still have it would you?”
Very romantic! You're giving someone you love an actual piece of you. Just make sure it's not a piece of you that you really
, like hair from the top of your head or the nape of your neck—clip from the middle-back section of your head where nobody will ever notice the absence of a small chunk. And rather than snipping off enough to make an elaborate braid, just go with a lock tied in a pretty satin bow and place in a Hallmark card next to that iTunes gift certificate you picked up while in line at CVS (don't worry, the romantic snip of hair cancels out your crappy non-human-made gift), and make your boyfriend happy...after he pays your dowry like in the good ol' days.
Gold Mourning Ring Containing A Lock Of Napoleon's Hair
The ExtrasHow To Be A Person Who Has Their Life TogetherOpen ThreadWhat's Everyone Reading?The ReviewFor Every Top Shelf, There’s a Bottom ShelfGuideHow Not To Mess Up Your At-Home Hair ColorThe ExtrasThe Makeup Bags Of Glossier HQ: Extreme Makeover EditionGuideFind Your Tinted Moisturizer SoulmateWhen loved ones die, it is often helpful to have mementos in honor of their memory. These things become a beloved treasure that’s passed down for years to come. One common keepsake when it comes to a deceased relative is hair. While it might sound unusual at first, humans have used hair as a type of keepsake for hundreds of years. When you think about it, many people have locks of hair from their first haircut as a baby- seems fitting we offer this keepsake option in house.
Because hair doesn’t decompose like other parts of the body, it’s become a symbol of eternal life and legacy. In Victorian times, hair was a common medium for creating unique works of art.
The easiest way to keep a lock of hair is in a glass vial. It allows you to still see and admire the colors, while keeping it safe. We create a keepsake like the one pictured above.
Personalized Lock Of Hair Mourning Jewelry Necklace
If you have a deceased loved one's lock of hair, you can send it in to be turned into a memorial diamond. After several months, you'll have a custom diamond that you can get set on a ring, necklace, or other jewelry.Eternevacreates lab-grown diamonds with about a half a cup of hair and allow you to pick from several cuts and colors for your gemstone. Even if you don't have enough hair to make a diamond, you can add other personal items that contain carbon, like personal notes, tissues, hair from a hairbrush, or cremated remains.
A hair necklace uses either metal or resin to seal the hair inside a medallion. This medallion is then used as part of a necklace, creating a stunning statement piece that always reminds you of your deceased loved one. My favorite, local artisan actually lives in Olympia. Her name is Angela, and she creates beautiful works of art asWisp Adornments.
A more subtle option is to opt for a ring. Whether the hair is within the band or in a small focal point, a ring is a simple way to share your love. When combined with flowers, designs, and gems, this is a stunning work of art. Again, my favorite, local artisan actually lives in Olympia. Her name is Angela, and she creates beautiful works of art asWisp Adornments.
Give Your Lover A Lock Of Hair
If you have a picture frame, with a clear glass, you can use this to secure the hair and display it somewhere special. Place it next to a beloved photo or on its own with a lace background. Bubble frames are also a very interesting look.
Last but not least, store the hair of someone special in akeepsake box.This can be a box that only has the lock of hair, or you can include other mementos that matter to you or your loved one. Some other things to add to the keepsake box are photographs, the funeral card, handwritten letters, and poems your loved one liked. Invite other family members to add to the box as well. This is a great way to create something that pays tribute to their memory.
Water cremation is an eco-friendly disposition service that’s recognized as a greener option in comparison to flame. Keep reading to learn more about this state of the art process available thru Penttila's Chapel by the Sea.
Black Horsehair, Ponytail Or Mane, Lock Of Hair On A White Background Stock Photo
If you have a deceased loved one's lock of hair, you can send it in to be turned into a memorial diamond. After several months, you'll have a custom diamond that you can get set on a ring, necklace, or other jewelry.Eternevacreates lab-grown diamonds with about a half a cup of hair and allow you to pick from several cuts and colors for your gemstone. Even if you don't have enough hair to make a diamond, you can add other personal items that contain carbon, like personal notes, tissues, hair from a hairbrush, or cremated remains.
A hair necklace uses either metal or resin to seal the hair inside a medallion. This medallion is then used as part of a necklace, creating a stunning statement piece that always reminds you of your deceased loved one. My favorite, local artisan actually lives in Olympia. Her name is Angela, and she creates beautiful works of art asWisp Adornments.
A more subtle option is to opt for a ring. Whether the hair is within the band or in a small focal point, a ring is a simple way to share your love. When combined with flowers, designs, and gems, this is a stunning work of art. Again, my favorite, local artisan actually lives in Olympia. Her name is Angela, and she creates beautiful works of art asWisp Adornments.
Give Your Lover A Lock Of Hair
If you have a picture frame, with a clear glass, you can use this to secure the hair and display it somewhere special. Place it next to a beloved photo or on its own with a lace background. Bubble frames are also a very interesting look.
Last but not least, store the hair of someone special in akeepsake box.This can be a box that only has the lock of hair, or you can include other mementos that matter to you or your loved one. Some other things to add to the keepsake box are photographs, the funeral card, handwritten letters, and poems your loved one liked. Invite other family members to add to the box as well. This is a great way to create something that pays tribute to their memory.
Water cremation is an eco-friendly disposition service that’s recognized as a greener option in comparison to flame. Keep reading to learn more about this state of the art process available thru Penttila's Chapel by the Sea.
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