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Choose hair elastics and ties for your hairstyle
Start with the style you want to create: a simple ponytail, neatly finished braids or a fuller bun. Classic elastics keep the focus on your hair, while scrunchies and decorative ties make the accessory part of your look. For detailed styling, small bands give you a more discreet finish.
Find the right type of hair tie
- Classic elastics for everyday ponytails: Choose these when you want a simple, versatile tie rather than a fabric statement. The range includes BLAX 4 mm elastics and SOHO Kenlee styles, with neutral and brighter colours to suit your look. BLAX and SOHO also offer snag-free options.
- Spiral ties for a different construction: The coiled shape offers an alternative to a traditional elastic for ponytails and updos. Choose a spiral when you prefer this distinctive shape; power spiral styles are an option for thicker or heavier hair.
- Fabric scrunchies for texture and colour: A scrunchie makes a ponytail or bun feel more dressed up. SOHO Frida styles have a textured fabric finish, Ivory scrunchies feature ribbed details, and the Camilla Latte scrunchie combines cotton and elastic in beige and white. Choose the texture and colour that complement your outfit.
- Small silicone bands and polybands for detail work: These smaller styling bands suit braid ends, bubble ponytails and intricate updos where a larger tie would draw attention away from the hairstyle. Clear options are especially useful when you want an understated finish.
- Synthetic hair elastics for a fuller or more finished look: Curly messy bun elastics add volume around a bun, while braided synthetic hair elastics give ponytails a decorative finish. Choose between the curly and braided styles according to the shape you want, then select a shade that blends with your hair.
Match your choice to the amount of hair you are securing
For a full ponytail with thick or heavy hair, consider thicker woven elastics or power spirals. For small sections and braid ends, smaller styling bands are a more practical choice than a bulky scrunchie. A fabric scrunchie is worth choosing when you want the tie itself to add texture and visual volume to your style.
Think about the finish as well as the hold. Black, brown and blonde tones can blend into your hair, while a contrasting colour makes the tie stand out. Elastics with pearls, bows or sparkling details offer another way to dress up a simple ponytail without changing the hairstyle.
Hair elastic and tie FAQs
How can I give a sagging ponytail more support?
Try doubling up your elastic, or stacking two elastics at the base of the ponytail for extra lift and hold. For thick or heavy hair, a thicker woven elastic or a power spiral is also worth considering.
Are clear hair elastics completely invisible?
Clear elastics give a discreet finish rather than disappearing completely. They are particularly useful on lighter hair or at the ends of braids, where you want the hairstyle to remain the focus.
Can I wear a scrunchie on my wrist?
Yes. SOHO Frida and Camilla scrunchies can also be worn around your wrist as an accessory, keeping a hair tie close at hand when you want to put your hair up.