These Are The Best Hair Ties For Damaged Hair

Yanking a worn-out hair tie out of your tresses can be more than painful — it can take healthy hairs with it on its way off. With all of the attention that beauty pillow cases and other gently hair-restoring items are garnering, it's no wonder that many have turned their gaze toward their ponytails. After all, your band's material can make a huge difference in how your hairstyle impacts the health of your mane.

If you've worked long and hard to care for your damaged strands, choosing the right hair tie can be that much more important. According to Bustle, the surface of your ponytail holder can make or break your hairstyle. The smoother the material of your scrunchie or hair band, the less damage is likely to befall your strands. So, if you're suffering from split ends and breakage, opting for a silk scrunchie or satin band may be best to keep your hair feeling smooth, the outlet suggests. Without rough edges to snag on, silk or satin options help your strands slide right off without much pulling.

But, the most universal hair tool that many swear by are coiled bands — they leave tresses dent and fly-away free. Bustle recommends steering clear of traditional bands entirely and using these coiled options as a way to gently hold your hair back if you're looking for a firm grip with minimal pulling. Plus, the outlet notes, when you tie your hair back, you won't feel the dreaded headache that often coincides with a tighter ponytail. There's a reason these spiral hair ties are trending — they work.

Since hair care has shifted so much and more consumers are looking to preserve their healthy locks, companies have responded with solutions that work for various types of tresses. For instance, if silk doesn't work for your high-intensity workouts, O! Magazine recommends trying out hair ties that are made from hosiery to keep your style in place while you log your minutes on the treadmill. However, since this material stretches easily, if you have fine hair it may not be best to use it during your day-to-day routine.

Another option for thicker hair is thicker hair ties, Martha Stewart suggests. These bands leave your mane dent-free and work for a variety of textures. But perhaps the most effective and least-damaging option for those with curly hair comes from snap-on hair ties. These simply wrap around your tresses rather than slide up and down, and you can easily remove them by untying rather than yanking downwards, Bustle offers. And never, absolutely ever, use a hair tie with a metal clasp —they're a magnet to damaged hairs!

In general, it's best to wear your hair up only sparingly, so your strands can get a break from the tension. When you wear ponytails too frequently, you may experience headaches or even further damage to your mane. Start by finding more comfortable, gentle options for your hair ties and then only use them as needed!