velvet scrunchies or silk/satin scrunchies?

**pdy2kn6** · August 26th, 2008, 05:30 PM

which type scrunchie does not damage hair? velvet soft scrunchies or the shiny satin fabric scrunchies? im thinking about buying one so i can just keep hair in a bun all day and forget about it until i reach my goal. does anyone know which does least damage to hair?

**jojo** · August 26th, 2008, 05:49 PM

I dont think any do. I have all types! as long as there are no metal joining s they should be safe.

Welcome to the LHC, Ive enjoyed reading your posts xx

**CimarronSun** · August 26th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Velvet holds better, but it can be hard to pull long hair through the scrunchie multiple times. The satin is easy to use... but tends to slip, on my hair anyways. It's good if you can get it tight enough.

Get both, if you can. You'll likely find different uses for each.

**pdy2kn6** · August 26th, 2008, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by jojo

I dont think any do. I have all types! as long as there are no metal joining s they should be safe.

Welcome to the LHC, Ive enjoyed reading your posts xx

haha many thanks, i've been trying to do many posts so I can finally upload my pictures, I still don't think i have enough though, haha. It is a bit confusing. Thanks for answering so many of my questions though, I really appreciate it. Looking forward to our long journey to growing flowing locks together!
God Bless

**GlassEyes** · August 26th, 2008, 07:44 PM

And you were worried about a hairstick? o-o;;

**Darkhorse1** · August 26th, 2008, 11:12 PM

Just a side note--I love velvet scrunchies, but in the dry winters of my area, they cause major static problems with long hair. So, cloth ones might be better of you have dry winters.

**LifeisAdventure** · August 27th, 2008, 03:18 AM

I actually just bought some textured cotton/knit scrunchies today because I also had issues pulling my long hair through the velvet multiple times. Satin ones never held for me.

Either way, good luck to you!

**Tap Dancer** · August 27th, 2008, 04:08 AM

I love all three. They all hold well in my hair. Anything can cause damage if you're not careful. But I'd say silk and satin are probably more gentle if you slide them carefully down your hair.

**Arctic** · August 27th, 2008, 04:36 AM

I would get satin one, I think it's more gentle. If you think of the hair shaft and the cuticles, velvet crunchie might cause more friction against the cuticles.

What ever you use, never tighten the ponytail by separating it into two and pulling it tighter. That's also bad for the cuticles. Also varying the place where you make the ponytail help against damage. And in general, varying the hair-dos.

If you're handy with sewingmascine, or someone you know is, you might want to make your own scrunchies, and make them very slim, so they won't have that ruffled look. I have been meaning to make these slimmer ones myself too.

Oh, and I find those terry cloth type hair bands really gentle too

**Arctic** · August 27th, 2008, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by pdy2kn6

haha many thanks, i've been trying to do many posts so I can finally upload my pictures, I still don't think i have enough though, haha. It is a bit confusing.

You should upload your photos to some photo hosting site, like photobucket.com. Then you can post pictures here.

(If you choose photobucket.com, it's ok place, and free, but do check the options and make your album private. That is if you want it private

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