Behind the Scenes: How We Select Our Premium Bow Hair
Ever wondered how Mayors Hair Co. selects its premium horsehair? Our process is meticulous and rooted in craftsmanship — designed to meet the high standards expected by rehairers, makers, and professional players across the UK and Europe.
If you’re searching for the best horsehair for violin bows in the UK, or looking to buy bow-making horsehair in Europe, here’s a closer look at what makes our process — and our product — stand out.
The Selection Process
We source our horsehair from trusted partners in Mongolia and Siberia — regions renowned for producing strong, resilient hair ideal for string instrument bows. Each bundle is carefully hand-sorted, and every strand is inspected for texture, thickness, and strength. Twisted, flat, or kinked hairs are removed to ensure a consistent ribbon that performs reliably under tension.
This level of detail ensures that the hair you receive can hold rosin well, respond evenly, and maintain its integrity even through demanding performances and precise repairs.
Whether you’re a rehairer, luthier, or professional player, our sourcing and selection process guarantees you’re working with the best horsehair for violin bows UK professionals trust — the kind that makes a tangible difference in tone, grip, and longevity.
Quality Assurance
Each bundle undergoes a strict quality control process before leaving our workshop. We remove any strands that don’t meet our standards, ensuring what ends up in your hands offers exceptional grip, consistent tension, and long-lasting durability.
We offer three main options to meet every rehairing need:
🎻 Classic Grade – Ideal for students, beginners, and everyday players seeking reliable quality at an affordable price.
🏆 Master Grade – Chosen by professionals for its superior elasticity, smooth texture, and responsive performance.
🐎 Onyx – A premium black horsehair suited specifically for bass bows. While not a grade, Onyx is favoured by bassists for its coarser texture and increased grip. It’s not typically used for violin, viola, or cello bows — but remains a go-to choice for lower strings that demand extra traction.
If you’re looking to buy bow-making horsehair in Europe, you’ll find that our Classic, Master, and Onyx selections are carefully graded, packaged, and shipped to meet your workshop’s exacting standards.
Why It Matters
The quality of your bow hair impacts more than just tone — it affects reliability, longevity, and how often you need to rehair. Using premium, hand-selected horsehair from a trusted supplier ensures you (and your clients) get performance that lasts.
High-grade bow hair provides:
🎶 Enhanced sound – Better rosin adhesion, control, and tonal clarity.
🔒 More durability – Less fraying, less breakage, more confidence.
🧩 Consistency – Smooth, even response across the ribbon.
💰 Long-term value – Fewer rehairs, more playing time, and greater customer satisfaction.
At Mayors Hair Co., every strand is chosen with care and precision — ensuring your next rehair delivers the performance your clients expect. Whether you’re after the best horsehair for violin bows in the UK or need to buy bow-making horsehair in Europe, you can trust our materials to meet professional standards, every time.
Discover the Mayors Hair Co. difference – shop our premium horsehair here.
