Q: Do elastic hair bands damage hair?
A: Damage usually comes from bands with metal joins or from wearing one in the same spot at the same tension all day. These have no metal fastening, so there is no join to catch or snag.
Q: How often should you replace hair elastics?
A: Once a band has stretched out and no longer springs back, it needs pulling tighter to hold, which is when it starts causing tension. Replace them rather than doubling them up.
Q: Do flexi elastic hair bands work on thick hair?
A: Yes. The stretch means one or two will hold most thicknesses without the band digging in, and there is no metal crimp to press against the hair.