What kind of elastics do you use?

[SaveTheTapirs]

For a while now I've been using those Goody elastics, the ones without metal, but I've started to notice that the glued part that holds it together is really sharp and rough. I don't remember ever noticing this before...maybe now I'm just more aware of potential hair dangers, or maybe they've changed the elastics. I'm wondering if this might damage my hair.

What kind of elastics do you use/recommend?

[FrannyG]

I use Scunci brand elastics. I've never had a problem with them and they are readily available.

[purplebubba]

I wear the Terry Pony O's type like the ones on this page
http://mp.hairboutique.com/Scunci-Mi...P/119445/C/331

My current batch are from a dollar store and came in a tube of about 20.

Edit: I just remembered I have a picture of them

[chloeishere]

I also have the goody "ouchless" ones, that are glued together. If I notice the edges are sharp (from the glue) I sand it smooth with my glass nail file.
I really try to minimize using ponytail holders, so it's not a huge issue for me. 95% of the time, if I want to put my hair up, it's with a stick, a fork, or a flexi-8. The other 5 percent is normally if I'm cooking and I want to toss my hair up real quick, or something like that, so it's only in the ponytail holder for a few hours anyway.

[OhioLisa]

You might want to try bungee bands. They eliminate the need to pull your hair through elastics over and over (which can be damaging for some).

LINK

[SaveTheTapirs]

Hmm, good ideas. I think I'll try and sand the elastics I already have, and then when I need new ones I'll probably try something different. OhioLisa, I looked at the bungee bands, and I don't really get how they work. It sort of looks like I'd need 3 hands to wrap a ponytail with one.

[hrimfaxi]

I use hair hosiery; they are hair elastics that are like pantyhose material. I believe they are made by Scunci. They don't even have a joint and they're very soft.

[CurlyNinja]

I use the Scunci No Damage Firm and Tight elastics as my go-to hairtie. I also have some of those black and clear little ouchless ties for smaller amounts of hair. (the ends of braids, etc)

[SaveTheTapirs]

I use hair hosiery; they are hair elastics that are like pantyhose material. I believe they are made by Scunci. They don't even have a joint and they're very soft.

I just looked those up on Scunci's website and they look nice and soft. Hmm...maybe I'll have to invest in some. Also it says they won't dent the hair (we'll see), which would be a great thing since elastics always seem to give my hair a "shelf" appearance.

[Anje]

I get a rather colorful imitation of the "Hair Hosiery" from the dollar store. No sharp joins on those, either, and I can seriously stock up.