Scrunchy is an indispensable accessory for most girls, whose hair at least slightly reaches the shoulders. Some use them daily, others prefer to collect hair extremely rarely. But absolutely everyone, faced with a modern assortment of hair ties, may experience difficulty in choosing.
Our article will help to understand the types and purpose of rubber bands, which are found on the shelves of beauty shops.
Features and purpose
Gum, without thinking, can be called the most popular hair accessory. It looks like an elastic ring, most often, of rubber, and in its essence is a special device for fixing the hairstyle.
It is used since childhood - as soon as the hair of a little girl grows by several centimeters, the mother is already striving to make her daughter a couple of funny tails.
The purpose of this accessory is to collect the hair in the hair, to remove them from the face so that they do not interfere. Many girls use them daily, at least in the process of washing and during household chores, when loose hair is not only inconvenient, but also unhygienic.
In everyday life, they are used to create beautiful hairstyles and fixing styling. Some modern models are multifunctional - they can also play the role of a bracelet on hand, due to the stylish appearance.
Types and models
With hooks
For many girls, such a hair accessory raises a lot of questions, although in fact, this is a regular elastic band. Its only difference from all the others is that the ends of this clamp are separated and there are small hooks on them.
This elastic allows you to securely fix the hairstyle for the whole day, you do not have to redo it during the day. Enough once to figure out how to use a rubber band, and in the future no problems arise.
In order to fix the elastic band correctly, separate the hair strand, fix the first hook in it and twist the elastic band around the tail, holding the hair strand. Then fasten the second hook, try to make them both under the tail. Additionally, the lock can be masked with a decorative accessory.
Knitted
Such gum looks very interesting and perfectly combined with knitted dresses and voluminous sweaters. It can be a knitted elastic band or a thin elastic band with a decorative knitted element - a flower, a bow.
Frivolite
The technique of tatting is hand-weaving of lace. For work the special shuttle or needles with the blunt end is used. Elastic elastics adorn the finished lace elements in the form of snowflakes, flowers, butterflies. Additionally, lace is decorated with rhinestones, beads, beads, sequins.
Bows-gum
Rezinochki with bows are suitable for children and young girls, on older ladies, they look too infantile. Most often they are made of satin ribbons and fabrics, there are bows of polymer clay.
Children's models are especially diverse - they can be decorated with a scattering of beads and rhinestones, supplemented with applications, brooches.
Rubber wire
In the past few years, a real boom has happened on the cool silicone gum in the form of a telephone wire. They are called differently - springs, coils, wires. One thing remains unchanged - reliable fixation of hair, the absence of a headache and injured hair.
They are transparent, the color of the hair - black, beige, brown and multi-colored. The diameter is also different - small ones are suitable for creating complex hairstyles and for babies, the standard ones are suitable for everyday wear, and the models marked “Power” are designed specifically for very thick and curly hair.
Greek
Greek gum is an elastic bandage for the hair, which is sometimes called the rim or athena. With its help, you can make a hairstyle in the Greek style for hair of any length.
The elastic is worn on the head as a bandage, and then curls curl under it. It turns out a convenient hairstyle for every day and for publication. Additionally, it can be decorated with a beautiful hairpin or a flower.
Elastic sponge
In order to make a neat and uniform beam, girls use volumetric gum, like sponges. Using it is very simple: you need to tie up the horse's tail, and, starting from the tips, wind the hair over the sponge so that they are evenly distributed over it. Then it will be necessary only to secure the finished beam with pins and invisibles.
Elastic mesh
This accessory is used to create a beam on the head, the mesh-cap securely holds the hair in place. In everyday life, this gum is rare, it is most often used by gymnasts or dancers, so that the curls are not knocked out of the hairstyle during the performance of complex elements.
Kansanshi style
Most often, this Japanese technique is used to create flowers. First, a lot of multi-colored petals are made of fabric, which are then gathered together, then the finished flower is attached to an elastic band.
If you show imagination, you can become the owner of a unique accessory. However, various rezinochki in kanzashi technique are on sale, so you can safely buy ready-made.
Sports
Tail - one of the most practical hairstyles for long hair. It can be fixed with ordinary rubber bands, and you can buy special ones that are offered by sports brands. These are strong, seamless, good quality gums that gently collect hair, eliminating any painful sensations.
The size
The size of the hair clip should be chosen based on your hair volume and the type of hairstyle you are going to do. A large gum will suit the owners of thick, curly, long hair, it will securely hold the tail, bun, pigtail.
Small rezinochki fit the owners of thin hair, little girls, and you can also use them to create several tails.
Thin gum is invisible on the hair, they are suitable for everyday and festive hairstyles. As a rule, they are strong, therefore locks of any thickness are securely fixed.
Fashion trends
- Relevant gum with leather inserts in the form of flowers. They are perfectly combined with a slightly careless tattered tail or pigtail.
- Also returned to the fashion hair nets, which previously could only be seen on ballet dancers. To do the styling with a rubber net, tie a low tail, twist the hair into a bun and fasten it with a net. Such styling can be office - together with a white shirt, evening dress - with a cocktail dress, or even a wedding dress.
- Gum with flowers are especially relevant in spring and summer. Choose large roses or carnations that complement the dress or light sundress. However, they will also look good paired with blue jeans and a simple white t-shirt.
- The elastic lace will always be relevant. The laconic thin strip of black color allows you to quickly build a tail, a bundle or fasten a pigtail. It looks stylish and blends in absolutely any way.
Material
From foamirana
Modern artificial material, which is called plastic suede. It is great for creating decorative elements on rubber bands, as it keeps its shape well, does not crumple and does not deteriorate under the influence of moisture. Most often, all kinds of flowers are made from it, which look very natural.
From satin ribbon
Craftswomen make rezinochki of satin ribbons in several ways. We use the technique of weaving, folding and gathering ribbons into one large pattern.
They are based on satin ribbons of different colors, additionally beads, beads, and other decorative elements are used. The most popular models are kanzashi rezinochki, satin flowers, bows.
Out of felt
This material is very often used in needlework. Especially well from it are obtained a variety of jewelry and applications. It can serve as a basis on which beads are sewn, pebbles, sequins, as well as direct material from which the decoration for rubber band will be made. Most often, it makes a variety of flowers that will complement a dress or a sweater in a cool period.
Fur
Another good option for the winter season. The elastic with pieces of fur will look appropriate and stylish. For the creation both artificial materials and natural materials are used - rabbit fur, arctic fox, mink.
From beads
Beads - an inexhaustible material for creativity, it is difficult to name the kind of needlework, where beads could not be used. From it make decorative elements - flowers, butterflies, bows, which adorn the gum. Also, beads are sewn on volumetric gum from fabric, it turns out a beautiful option for every day.
Artificial hair
It will allow you to create a beautiful hairstyle in a matter of minutes, even in rare or unruly curls. Large selection of shades will allow you to choose the option exactly to your own hair color.
From fabric
Elastic bands are made from various types of fabric. Recently volumetric velvet has returned to fashion - such were popular in the 90s. Also popular models of guipure, satin, silk and other materials. This is a great everyday option for long and thick hair.
Rubber
Today everyone knows the elastic spring for hair. Depending on the manufacturer, they can be silicone, plastic, latex. The spiral-shaped elastic band reliably fixes even very thick hair, does not injure strands and does not cause headaches.
Leather
Elasticated leather looks very stylish and great for everyday wear. You can choose a skin of a contrasting color or under your hair color, if you want it to be invisible on the hair.
Polymer clay
From this material make a variety of decorative elements that adorn the elastic elastics. It can be not only flowers, but also berries, fruits, insects, animals. Especially these hair ornaments will appeal to little girls.
Colour
Modern fixers for hair amaze with a variety of colors. There are options exactly the color of hair - black and white, all shades of brown, beige.
Popular and multi-colored gum - yellow, pink, red, green, blue. Metallic models look silver and gold.
Decor
Ready rezinochki decorate a variety of decorative elements: embroidery, weaving, beads, beads, sequins, stones, rhinestones. For a festive occasion, a spectacular hairpin with pendants is suitable.
Original look for hair clips with buttons, especially great if you have the same button on your clothes.
Children like unusual elements of decor - rezinochki with balls, ears, with cartoon characters. This may be Barbie, the fairy Winx, Disney princess, Winnie the Pooh and many others.
How to choose?
Choosing hair bands, first of all you need to take into account their purpose.Each girl has his own requirements, so it is extremely difficult to name one that will be universal for all.
Popular wide soft gum, which are popular for more than a decade. They are made of soft-touch textile, but not suitable for everyone - some girls complain that such clamps are pulling their hair.
The fact is that such gum can be wound strands, and when removing the possible discomfort.
To make a strict beam, it is better to choose a thin elastic band. And the broad, about which we spoke above, securely fix the finished “bun”. You can choose a beautiful model with rhinestones, beads and other decorative elements, so the hair accessory will be a full complement to the image.
At the moment, owners of thick hair prefer models with hooks or springs. Their plus is that they “drown” in the hair and do not fall down, unlike smooth fabric models.
Regardless of the model chosen, it is important that the accessory is not too tight, otherwise headaches may appear in the evening.
What gum does not injure hair?
Today, Invisibobble spirals are considered the ideal rubber bands that cause the least damage to hair. These silicone clamps are made of a safe material that is completely safe for the hair and the body.
They keep their hair well, do not form creases on the hair and do not pull out hairs when removing. The coils are so soft that you can even go to bed with them.
On the original models there is no joint, and on Chinese copies it can be clearly expressed, therefore it is impossible to guarantee the safety of such an accessory. However, this does not mean that you can not buy copies, just before buying carefully inspect your chosen product.
Beautiful images
- The ponytail is definitely the fastest and most popular hairstyle for all occasions. This hairstyle can be done on hair of any length using almost any fixative. To make the tail look spectacular, twist the ends of the hair and emphasize individual strands with a wax or texturizing spray.
- Spikelet or French braid - another universal hairstyle, familiar to us from childhood. To fix the pigtail, use a thin rubber band to match your hair color. Tight spike fit for every day, with it will be convenient to go to work, and then go to an active workout in the gym. If you braid a loose braid and slightly release the strands, you get a spectacular holiday option. To prevent your creation from falling apart, spray your hair with lacquer.
- Two tails - a very popular hairstyle for little girls. Perhaps the whole point is that after reaching a certain age, she has to be abandoned - not being a schoolgirl or at least a student, there is a risk of looking too infantile.
So do not deprive your daughter of the opportunity to enjoy two mischievous tails or pigtails. Rezinochki can choose to your taste, crumbs, for example, like cartoon characters or animals.