It’s time to celebrate Secondhand September, a month dedicated to sustainable fashion and making mindful wardrobe choices. So if you haven’t explored them before, now is the time to incorporate vintage hair accessories into your styling routine. Not only do they add a splash of unique vintage style to any look, but they also support the growing movement of eco-conscious fashion. Whether you’re dressing up for a special event or simply adding a bit of glamour to your everyday outfit, vintage hair accessories are the perfect way to enhance your style while supporting sustainability.
Why Vintage Hair Accessories are Perfect for Secondhand September
Secondhand September encourages shoppers to embrace pre-loved, repurposed and vintage items as part of their fashion choices. By shopping secondhand, including upcycled, you're reducing waste and extending the life of beautiful items, while also enjoying the beauty and uniqueness of vintage pieces. Vintage hair accessories are a stylish yet sustainable choice, offering quality craftsmanship and distinctive designs that can’t be found in today’s fast-fashion world.
From hair pins and combs to barrettes and headbands, vintage hair accessories can finish off a whole vintage fashion ensemble or can be comfortably combined with more modern fashion choices to make them unique to you. With their timeless appeal, these pieces are the perfect finishing touch to any outfit, giving you stand out style during this special month of planet-conscious fashion.
Where to Find Vintage Hair Accessories
You might ask ‘where can I buy genuine vintage hair accessories?’ The reality is that many of the modern formats of hair accessories didn’t exist back in the day or if they did, they were made from materials that just couldn’t stand the test of time. Lucky for you, the vintage hair accessories you can buy from Vintage Adornments are hand made from upcycled elements of genuine vintage jewellery that I have rescued from obsolescence or disrepair. I have given them a new life by incorporating them with modern hair accessory fixtures so that they can become heirlooms for future generations too. Whether you prefer Hair Pins, Hair Combs, Hair Clips, Hair Barrettes, Hairbands or more elaborate Hairpieces, there will be a format that suits you here.
Styling Vintage Hair Accessories: A Sprinkle Of Your Favourite Era For Each Outfit
Here are some easy ways to incorporate vintage hair accessories into your styling, be it for the every day or occasion hair - make the most of the beautiful craftsmanship and unique designs from the past:
1. Some 1960s Floral Hairpins For Hippy Boho Charm
Model: Elle Baldwinson
Vintage floral hair pins are the perfect accessory for achieving that casual hippy boho vibe. With their delicate, nature-inspired designs, flower hair pins add a touch of whimsy and romance to loose waves, messy braids, or half-up styles. Dainty lightweight flower hair pins are also a great choice for shorter hair styles. Whether you choose intricate metal flowers, enamel blooms, or fully jewelled florals, these vintage hair pins can transform an easy hairstyle, making it look bohemian and carefree. Ideal for festivals, outdoor weddings, or everyday wear, floral hair pins blend the free-spirited essence of bohemian style with the classic beauty of vintage fashion.
2. A Colourful Headband For Some Rockabilly Swing
Model: LJ Reeves Photographer: Charly Mae Photography
Colourful vintage hair bands are a great way to inject some bold, playful rockabilly style into your look. Whether bright with coloured enamel, embellished with florals or set with rhinestones, vintage hair bands add real retro flair to most styles from short pixie cuts to iconic rockabilly hairstyles like a high ponytail. A great choice for vintage lovers, these hair bands are effortless to add to any hairstyle and can also add femininity to Rock and Roll vintage fashion classics like a black leather jacket.
3. An Art Deco Hairpiece For Authentic Flapper Style
Model: Maya Pillay Photographer: Amanda Goodyear Photography
An Art Deco hair piece is the ultimate accessory for creating authentic flapper-inspired style, bringing the glamour and decadence of the Roaring Twenties to your outfit. Featuring geometric designs, sparkling rhinestones, and intricate detailing, these hairpieces perfectly complement the classic bob or faux bob hairstyles popularised by flappers. An Art Deco headpiece instantly adds a touch of vintage sophistication and drama, making it ideal for themed events, Gatsby-inspired parties, or simply channeling a bit of 1920s elegance for a special occasion.
4. A Dark Victorian Hair Pin For Some Gothic Mystique
Photographer: Imagè Maria Studio
A Victorian hair pin is just what you need for achieving a dark, romantic gothic look with antique authenticity. With intricate details like filigree metalwork, dark coloured stones, or ornate cameos, a Victorian vintage hair pin adds an air of mystery and opulence that fits beautifully with gothic fashion. Whether decorating dead straight dark curtains, adding some sultry drama to vampish curls, or accentuating a dramatic up-do, a Victorian hair pin brings a touch of antique sophistication to any gothic styling. Paired with lace, velvet, or dark tones, it creates a hauntingly beautiful aesthetic that reflects the rich history and allure of the Victorian era.
Why Vintage Styling is Always in Fashion
Vintage fashion is loved for its timeless appeal, and versatility. For every trend that has seen a renaissance, from Victorian Goths, to 1920s Flappers to the Rockabillies of the 1950s there are distinctive stylistic themes that define the era and the style. By incorporating vintage hair accessories upcycled from genuine vintage jewellery, you guarantee authenticity in your chosen vintage style. Vintage hair accessories are a detail that can add the finishing touch to an expertly curated vintage outfit from the same era. They can also be used to layer eras together in an eclectic outfit or to add a detail of vintage glamour to an otherwise contemporary ensemble. Either way, you're investing in pieces that not only offer a distinctive and elegant look, but also stand the test of time. Vintage styling offers a unique way to blend history with modern fashion, making it ideal for those who want to stand out while making sustainable choices.
Secondhand September is the perfect opportunity to embrace this timeless trend. Shopping secondhand, upcycled and vintage allows you to find truly one-of-a-kind pieces, adding a personal touch to your hair styling. Plus, by choosing secondhand, you're contributing to a more sustainable fashion future by reducing the demand for new, mass-produced accessories.
Go Ahead And Embrace Sustainable Style This September
As you dive into Secondhand September, remember that vintage hair accessories are not only a beautiful addition to your personal style but also an eco-friendly way to support sustainable fashion. With their unique designs, timeless beauty, and exceptional craftsmanship, these accessories offer endless styling possibilities for both casual and formal looks. So, whether you’re a seasoned vintage lover or new to secondhand fashion, this is the perfect time to explore the world of vintage hair accessories and create stylish, sustainable looks all season long.