You may not think twice about your trusty hair tie.

Maybe you keep one handy on your wrist or stow an elastic in your bag at all times.

You fish it out, gather your hair away from your face, and you’re all setright?

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Well, not exactly.

That trusty hair tie is one of the biggest culprits.

That said, check out our list of the best hair ties for everystrand patternand texture.

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Each of these soft and stretchy bands won’t cause breakage, and some even double as wrist candy.

And because they’re less likely to leave a dent, you may not even have to restyle post-pony.

(That’s why many experts recommend you sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase.)

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When you take out the band, your strands will gently glide against the fabric without snagging.

They’re painless to removesimply unsnap the clasp and weave the tie out of your strands.

No pulling or tugging necessary.

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