Are Scrunchies Good For Your Hair? A Quick Guide On The Benefits Of Scrunchies
It’s a new year, which means it’s the perfect time to start taking care of your hair. Scrunchies have probably been suggested in your search for hair care tips. But are they actually good for your hair?
The short answer is: Yes! Scrunchies have many benefits when compared to traditional elastics. Let’s dive into a few reasons why you should make the switch to scrunchies!
Scrunchies Are Gentle On Your Hair
Traditional elastics have little to no covering over their elastics. This means your hair is feeling the effects of the twisting, pulling and tension, easily causing breakage and damage to your hair. Scrunchies are covered in more fabric, acting as a barrier between your hair and the elastic. This can help to reduce the damage to your hair when you put it in a bun or ponytail.
Soft Fabrics
Scrunchies made in soft fabrics, such as satin or silk, are way better for your hair because they are so smooth. These smooth texture fabrics help reduce tangling, frizz and breakage. Remember being a child and your mom would put those little plastic elastics in your hair? And when she’d pull them out at the end of the day it felt like half your hair was pulled out with them? This is why we love satin scrunchies! When you pull one out of your hair it’s super smooth, causing very little tension on your hair shaft!
Tips For Taking Care Of Your Hair With Scrunchies:
Keep your styles loose. Super tight ponytails and buns can cause unnecessary pressure on your hair and can lead to damage.
Sleep with dry hair in a bun. When your hair is wet, it’s more fragile so if you’re rolling around in your bed at night with your hair down - you might wake up to breakage and frizz! Putting your hair up in a loose bun while you sleep will help protect it.
If you have frizzy or thin hair - stick to satin or silk scrunchies! Avoice cotton, lace or other fabrics that can cause friction with your hair.
Scrunchies are here to stay in 2024 and if you haven’t already - make the switch! It’s the first step in having happier hair ( & cuter hairstyles )!
