Generally speaking, how hair friendly do you think stretchy cotton hairbands are?

[shikara]

There is a style that I want to be my go-to style and it would incorporate a cotton stretchy hairband. I don't think it would cause bad noticeable damage (since, for example, many women regularly wear haircoverings that have a stretch material around the perimeter). What are your thought?

[DTsgirl]

I would say they are extremely gentle. No seams, no plastic, no metal, no rubber, nothing. About as gentle as a hair restraint can be

[jaine]

I agree ... very safe. I use one with a really wide top for yoga to keep my layers from flopping everywhere when I'm upside down.

[rosek]

I think they are very safe! I use one to hold up my sleeping bun, because I want a looser hold than a haritie.

[lunache]

I wear a stretchy cotton or lycra tube under my head scarf every day.

From my experience - it is super gentle and I haven't seen any hair breakage along the top of the head or traction hair loss.

[shikara]

Perfect! You guys are great! Thanks for letting me know :cheese:

[Arctic_Mama]

Scrunchies and bandannas are very hair friendly :)

[Maelyssa]

I've been wondering the same thing myself & now I have the info I needed....I'm going to go out & buy some this week.
Thanks for bringing up the question!