Cocoonzzz Silk Scrunchies

Yes to both. The skinnies suit finer or shorter hair and sit discreetly, while the fuller scrunchie holds thicker or longer hair comfortably with an extra loop. They're gentle enough to wear through the day without leaving a dent, and soft enough to sleep in if you like tying your hair up overnight. Many people keep one on the wrist too - the silk won't mark the skin the way a tight elastic can.

There's a practical reason behind it. Ordinary elastics grip a narrow band of hair tightly, creating tension, dents and the small snags that lead to breakage. A silk tie spreads the hold more gently, and its smooth surface lets hair slide rather than catch - so there are fewer kinks when you take it out and less stress on the hair over time. It's most noticeable if you tie your hair back often or sleep with it up.

It holds securely. The silk covers a stretchy elastic core, so you get the same grip as a standard hair tie - the difference is the surface, not the strength. Because silk is smoother than fabric or rubber, it holds without digging in or pulling, which is what causes dents and snags. For thicker or longer hair, the fuller scrunchie or an extra turn of a skinnie gives a firmer hold that stays put.

A scrunchie is the fuller, gathered style with more fabric, giving a softer, more visible finish when hair is tied up. A skinnie is a slimmer, lower-profile silk tie - closer to a traditional hair elastic, but wrapped in silk. Both hold hair gently; the choice is about the look and how much you want on show. The mixed 5-pack gives you both styles to try, while the 6-pack is all skinnies, so you can pick based on which you prefer.