How do I use vintage hair combs?

To use vintage hair combs, turn the comb upside-down so that the teeth point upward. Sweep back the section of hair that you wish to pin using a comb. Then, hold your hair in place with one hand and guide the teeth of the comb into the section. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage hair combs.

Chinese Hair Comb

19th Century Carved Chinese Fan

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Vintage 1970s French More Jewelry

Yves Saint Laurent Galalith Hair Comb, Chinese Collection

$475

Framed Lady s Hair Comb from the 19th Century

Located in Asheville, NC

Carved tortoiseshell ladies comb is flanked by a dragon fan crowned with five ball beads. En suite

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

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Framed Lady s Hair Comb from the 19th Century

$3,300

H 5 in W 4 in D 1 in

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Set of Three Chinese Hair Combs, 20th Century

Located in Schellebelle, BE

set of three beautiful hair combs/ornaments from the ethnic tribe YAO from Southern China from

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Vintage 1920s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bone

Set of Three Chinese Hair Combs, 20th Century

H 40 in W 8 in D 8 in

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

of the Yao people of Southern China. The comb features a wonderfully etched construction that shows

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Wool, Beads

Yao Ornamental Hair Comb, c. 1920

H 12.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional set of 3 MIAO hair combs from the Southern Chinese minority tribe MIAO, han crafted and

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Set of 3 MIAO Hair Combs

H 25 in W 10 in D 7 in

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Questions About Chinese Hair Comb

How do I use vintage hair combs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To use vintage hair combs, turn the comb upside-down so that the teeth point upward. Sweep back the section of hair that you wish to pin using a comb. Then, hold your hair in place with one hand and guide the teeth of the comb into the section. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage hair combs.