The pendant is lovely, but the clasp grabs onto that fine hair near your neck and won't let go. Ouch! You may be able to do something about it, though. Try these approaches before giving up.
Step 1
If you're out and about when the necklace catches hair, try these temporary measures.
- Turn the clasp to the side or front. Often, the problem is the clasp or is near the clasp, and moving that part away from your hair will do the trick.
- Take the necklace off and put it someplace safe, such as a pocket or purse. Fasten the chain so that the pendant does not get lost.
Step 2
If you know a particular necklace is a problem, wear it under your collar, especially one that can fold all the way over the chain in back.
Step 3
Make sure your hair is out of the way of fastening the clasp. Pull the hair up in a tie or fasten the clasp first in the front, then turn it.
Step 4
Notice what part of the necklace catches hair the worst. Does it always catch in the rings, the clasp, or the chain itself? Often, the hair still caught in the chain will tell you just where the problem is.
Step 5
Use needle-nose pliers to push any large rings closed completely. Often, the rings on either side of the clasp are what grab.
Step 6
If it is the clasp, replace just the clasp. You can do it yourself if you have fine pliers and good eyes, or a jeweler can help you. Different styles of clasps may get along with your hair better than others. Experiment with different ones, or just notice what's on the necklaces you have that don't cause problems.
Step 7
Change the entire chain. Some types of chain are bad about catching hair. If you were unlucky and got one of these, consider getting your favorite pendant a new chain. Chains by themselves can be reasonably inexpensive, and they need not be very fancy. Who looks much at a chain with a pendant like that, anyway?
Tips
- If your hair is already caught, ask a friend to help untangle it. Sometimes, somebody who can see behind your neck can get your necklace off without quite so much pain or snipping.
