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How Do I Choose the Best Vintage Hair Accessories?

K. K. Lowen
K. K. Lowen

When choosing the best vintage hair accessories, there are a number of things that you may want to consider. The source from which you obtain the accessories can be important because it can determine variety of selection and price. Other aspects you may want to think about include price, style, and how you intend to use the items.

To choose vintage hair accessories that will be best for you, it can be useful to find out what is available. Engaging in some research can help you find out what types of accessories exist from different time periods. Many people like to look through old magazines or visit Internet websites that feature images of vintage accessories for hair. By viewing pictures, you can gain a better understanding of what the items look like and determine what most appeals to you.

A tiara may be worn at weddings.
A tiara may be worn at weddings.

It is important to determine whether you actively will be using vintage hair accessories, wearing them only occasionally, or collecting them for display or ornamental purposes. If you plan to use or wear a vintage hair accessory regularly, you should look for items that are in good enough condition to allow such use. By definition, vintage hair accessories are items that were made in the past, and the items may be in poor condition, depending on the age and amount of use.

If you don’t feel confident with your knowledge of vintage items, consider bringing someone who has experience with antiques.
If you don’t feel confident with your knowledge of vintage items, consider bringing someone who has experience with antiques.

Vintage hair accessories are sold in a variety of places. Some people like to shop for hair accessories in person while others may prefer to shop online. The advantage of shopping in-person is that you will see the item up close and perhaps try it before you buy it. One possible advantage of buying vintage hair accessories on the Internet is a larger, more diverse selection.

Some people may be looking for vintage wedding hair accessories. Veils, hats, headbands, combs, clips, tiaras, and pins have been used throughout modern history in weddings. For a vintage theme wedding, some items may be more appropriate than others, depending on the time period chosen as the theme. If you are using a wedding planner, he or she may be able to assist you in choosing the most appropriate vintage hair accessories for the era.

Vintage hair accessories are sold for a variety of prices, depending on age, condition, rarity, and sometimes historic value. If the hair accessory that you want is too expensive or is not easily obtainable, you may want to consider the purchase of a replica. Many vintage hair accessory designs have been copied in recent years, and new vintage-style items may be more cost effective than genuine vintage accessories.

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    • A tiara may be worn at weddings.
      By: Andrey Kuzmin
      A tiara may be worn at weddings.
    • If you don’t feel confident with your knowledge of vintage items, consider bringing someone who has experience with antiques.
      By: Kaspars Grinvalds
      If you don’t feel confident with your knowledge of vintage items, consider bringing someone who has experience with antiques.