An influential hair band can do more than secure your locks – it can also add volume and help create more desirable ponytails or buns. However, overusing these hair accessories can place undue tension on your strands and may even result in damage. To protect yourself against this possibility, be sure to select a band with smooth and flexible edges that are soft for maximum comfort and wearability.
Scrunchie
Scrunchies provide extra protection for your hair by preventing breakage, stopping pullout, and looking more stylish than ordinary elastic hair ties! Choose soft, flexible elastic with a width of 1/4 inch (6mm). Woven elastic tends to be too firm for use in scrunchie making. Look for fabrics with small motifs or colors that complement your skin tone and hair color, such as silk. Soft textures like this prevent friction. Conventional hair ties and scrunchies don’t break down easily in landfills or natural ecosystems, taking hundreds or even thousands of years to disintegrate. For an eco-friendly alternative, shop Tentree’s Renew scrunchies made from organic cotton blended with recycled modal or Recycled Satin scrunchies made of black recycled satin material; both options are OEKO-TEX 100 certified for reduced impact on the environment while providing soft velvety textures for gentleness on hair.
Velvet
Velvet elastic hair bands offer the ideal solution for thin, fragile locks that are difficult to control with traditional ties. Their soft velvet covering protects breaks and pulls while providing enough strength to hold hair back without creating creases or kinks in its path. These hair bands work wonders after a blowout to help you wake up to fewer tangles and sleek, straight locks. Not to mention their attractive colors make them the perfect gift idea! The elastic band features a patented back stretchy construction that won’t squeeze, making it suitable for children and adults. Plus, its velvet fabric feels smooth and soft against your skin – plus, each hair band includes a durable rubber band to secure hair without harm.
Wavy
If your thick, wavy hair resists being held back by scrunchies and elastic hair ties, wavy elastic hair bands could be your solution. These stretchy accessories were specially created to secure various styles, such as messy buns, braids, and ponytails. They’re great for keeping back your locks after blowouts as they prevent the kinks that arise with wearing ponytails all day; plus, they prevent headaches or creased foreheads upon awakening!
Wide
Make your pulled-back ponytail even more stylish with a wide elastic hair band, and tie it into an eye-catching bow or knot to complete your look. Additionally, its wider width helps prevent your ponytail from sliding off your head! Jasmine Burnside, celebrity hairstylist, and licensed cosmetologist, praises clear elastics as an effective way to achieve tight-ponytail looks without pulling or snagging hair, braid ties, or other more minor twists. Stitch the long edges on both fabric pieces and press a crease along their folds. Pin the longer fabric over the shorter one, ensuring that your stitch length covers up your seam allowances. Stitch around this edge while covering them completely.
