Hair Beads & Cuffs for Locs & Braids

Start with the bore. Beads list an inner hole in millimeters or a reference like "#2 pencil" (about 7mm); measure a loc or braid and match it so the bead grips without snagging baby hairs. Cuffs split into two types: open metal cuffs that slide on and pinch shut, and coil cuffs you twist around the strand to lock in place. Both adjust; sliding cuffs stay easiest to reposition. Solid copper, brass, and 304 stainless steel are the safe picks. Skip cheap plated alloys that leave green rings as they tarnish. Many makers lacquer copper so it keeps its shine. Expect single statement beads around $8-$20 and sets of 10-25 in the $20-$60 range; wire-wrapped gemstone or shell coils run higher. Most ship in 3-7 business days; made-to-order sets with a custom bore size usually take 1-3 weeks.

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