Sean and Erika Potter of Cardiff, CA established Medieval Metal in 1998. They originally made and sold jewelry and hand-wrapped wine glasses. They creatively used wire and wrapped the stems of the glasses by hand. During that endeavor, the glasses started breaking and they were left with just the metal spiral. Realizing they needed a new product, and using what they had, they came up with the idea of using the spiral for their hair. From then on, they started developing their ideas for unique hair accessories.
Love the purple pony tail holder - goes so well with my purple pony-tail!
I originally bought this item at the Renaissance Faire near Austin, TX. I thought I had lost it doing yard work so I ordered another, but found the original later so now I have two. I wear it every day, it’s so cute and I get so many compliments.
This is my third time ordering the 'leather' wrapped ponytail holder. My first one being years ago. My hair is shorter so I have to order the 6" one this time. I read the reviews so wanted to say I don't have thick hair. I never had a problem with the leather wrapped one and friction has not been a factor for me. To be honest I don't know what the means. I don't necessarily like the look of my hair pulled back so I like being able to take it out easily when I stop and get off the bike instead of being stuck with a braid.
I found the twister easy to put on, even with limited movement in my shoulder. Holds the hairs great. One tip I found useful is to pug a small rubber band on the end of the pony tail if I;m going to be in a high wind situation.
It has an amazing shine to it, and the material seems durable.