All That Glitters Fairy Hair

The business describes itself as woman-owned and operated. Its team is spread across Northern Virginia and Williamsburg, and it also serves Huntington, West Virginia. Appointments take place at home-based studios, or the artists come to homes, parties, events and venues.

Fairy hair works by tying one piece to one strand of the client's own hair. Each piece is knotted in with a very small crochet hook and trimmed to match the length of the hair around it. A typical appointment takes 15 to 30 minutes for 10 to 30 strands. Clients can keep washing, brushing, coloring, straightening and blow-drying as usual. The business says the pieces shed along with natural hair and that they often last longer on thicker hair, though it gives no guarantee on how long they stay in.

Special Events covers birthday parties, corporate events, holiday parties and similar gatherings at the client's location. Sessions are booked as one hour for every four to five people receiving fairy hair, starting at $135, with a travel fee based on mileage. Events need 48 hours' notice so the artist's availability can be confirmed, and everyone receiving fairy hair should arrive with clean hair free of product.

Bookings are by appointment only and require a credit card to reserve. Clients should give at least 24 hours' notice to reschedule; changes made with less notice carry a $5 fee. No-shows are charged 50% of the scheduled fee, and future bookings require prepayment. The team responds to inquiries within one business day. Fairy hair at the Hilton Vacation Club Historic Powhatan in Williamsburg is for resort guests only, with 15-minute appointments that the team confirms after approval.

Parents of children getting fairy hair are advised to have the child look at it in a mirror so it is not pulled out. The business also advises against using a bead to crimp fairy hair into natural hair, since it can snag during brushing. Phone and booking contact details are listed on the business page, and the business notes it is hiring.

Each piece is tied to a single strand and trimmed to match the client's hair, using a fine crochet hook.