"If you manage to break it, short of deliberate destruction, I will replace it." The instruction video on how to use a chignon is FINALLY UP!!!  Go to the Chignons page to view it. I have a new pavilion tent!!!! Picture is on the Shows page Hairbraiding photos are now up!

All barrettes and chignons are made of manganese bronze. They are hand welded, forged, and polished. I don't use any anti-tarnish treatments, so there's nothing to flake off. You can expect them to get a little darker, but they won't turn green. Brasso will polish them nicely. Hair spray build up can usually be removed with soap and warm water.