Ponytail Holders- a Burning Question...

Well, that explains it Hairbraider! I remember reading that scrunchies were "out of style" but I still like them because they're good to my hair. I've seen silk and satin ones on the Internet. I suppose those would be even better yet.

While the thicker ones certainly are better, I don't think the thin ones even do too much damage, as long as you are careful about putting them in and taking them out - not to fold hair under them, or yank on them.  I would use the ones without the little metal thing though, the ones called ouchless.  The little metal thing has scratchy ends.  

Hi Dave. Yes, since that time I have found some very helpful information on how to avoid chemical/chlorine damage, and I have vowed never to cut my hair short again once I get it grown out back to where it was. Thank you for your concern! :)

Thank you all so much for your speedy replies and help. :)

I agree with Sunsailing - the thicker ones are better.  They seem to have more holding power without having to be so tight.  I get the ones without metal clasps.  I think it's also important to not wear them in the same place every time.  (move your ponytail higher or lower)

Hello and welcome HaleyCake! I don't belive they are that bad for hair I suppose it depends on how often you actually wear them....a substitution could possibly be some kind of hair clips or barrettes to somehow pull it back? At least until it grows back out. I don't know, just suggesting lol but when you do pull it back into a ponytail, I would not make it really tight. Enough to where it doesn't fall out every five min., but tight enough to hold it in place without damaging your hair. I know from experience that wearing one alot and tight is not good :) hth a little!