Before stylish hair accessories became commonplace, Indian women had their own sophisticated terminology for hairstyles as grooming options. Any hairstyle could indicate the wearer’s community or region, marital status, social class, or the occasion. From fragrant flowers to stunning gold decorations worn as hair adornments, traditional Indian accessories shaped how women styled their hair. Most of these accessories were worn only on special occasions or wedding ceremonies, while some have left the fashion scene forever. Here are some Indian hairstyles that we need to know more about.