Rubber band hairstyles are one of the most trendy hairstyles all around the globe, from kids to teenage girls to grown up women, each and every lady likes this wonderful rubber band hairstyles.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RUBBER BANDS AND SCUNCHIE
Rubber bands, pony, clips, pins; with these tiny accessories, one can make beautiful hairstyles and patterns. These are appropriate and look gorgeous on any age, hair type and hair length. These accessories add a new look in any hairstyle. They add an eye-catching quality to your hair.
Rubber bands are small, thin elastics or a loop of rubber. Scrunchies are also elastic but the main difference is that scrunchies are covered in soft fabric. Nowadays, rubber bands are slowly seeping away out of the fashion, while scrunchie is the old fashioned band which is making its ultimate come back.
Another factor which distinguishes scrunchies from rubber bands is that rubber bands can damage your hair; they are tight and can cause hair breakage, while scrunchies are soft and supper gentle, they cause less tension in your hair because they are covered with fabric, adding a layer between your hair and elastic band.
SUMMARY: Rubber bands and clips enhance the beauty of your hair styles. Scrunchies are again in fashion with their full charm.
WHAT CAUSES HAIR DAMAGE
Even if you take a lot of precautions, your hair may still damage from daily wear and tear. Hair damage has several different reasons. Damage may occur due to hair aggressor accessories like heat, plastic combs, chemical treatments and more, they attack the outer protective layer of hair known as cuticle. Hair may look dry, brittle, frizzy or dull. Damaged hair is more fragile.
Some of the main causes, along with the solutions, of hair damage are written below;
* HEAT DAMAGE
Hair dryer, curling iron, hair straightener dry your hair, rather than using hair dryer, let you hair air dry. Use the lowest heat setting of the accessories or skip using straighteners and curling rods for few days in a week.
* HAIR BRUSHING
You don’t need to brush your hair 100 times a day. Brush or comb your hair when you are styling them. Avoid using plastic comb, instead use wide-tooth, wooden comb. Avoid pulling and tugging on your hair, remove tangles gently.
* COLORING, BLEACHING OR DYING YOUR HAIR
The over processing causes severe damage to your hair. The harsh chemicals present in dyes, make them brittle and rough. Take a break between touch-ups. In winter, avoid using these products.
* IMPROPER TOWEL DRYING
Your hair are more prone to damage when they are wet. The rubbing motion of towel against the skin causes breakage. Rather than using harsh cotton towel use a cotton T-shirt or microfiber towel, they are gentler and can dry your hair faster.
* SPLIT ENDS
When you have split ends, these splits can reach above to the rest of your hair, causing a severe breakage to your hair. Hair trimming, once in a month, is the best way to avoid split ends.
* UNHEALTHY DIET
If you have an unhealthy relationship with your hair, then hair damage is for sure. If hair follicles will not get necessary nutrients then new hair growth will be retarded. So, make sure you are getting enough iron, folic acid, protein and iron in your daily diet.
* STRESS
If you are having stress then hair damage is a possible symptom. Stress makes your follicles dormant, so the hair growth cycle may break off in the middle. Start doing yoga, meditation and massage to get calm and relieved.
RUBBER BAND HAIRSTYLES
Rubber band hairstyles seem to be trending these days. The plus point is they keep your hair out of your face and the hairstyle looks more charming and classic. You can choose black or colorful rubber bands of your choice. You can make stylish patterns on your hair.
Let’s talk about the following rubber band hairstyles:
1. HIGH PONYTAIL
Starting with the simplest one. It is the universal hairstyle; girls can wear ponytails at academies, homes, offices, at gym, schools and at other places too. As it is one of the simplest so it is easy hairstyle for schools girls to make.
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Comb your hair back at the crown of your head.
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Gather and tie them, by giving some height, with rubber band. And, ponytail is ready!
2. BUBBLE PONYTAIL
This style makes ponytail more elegant.
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Remove the tangles from your hair and make a simple ponytail.
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Twist the rubber band with a little gap in ponytail.
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Gently tug the edges of the section so it just looks like a bubble.
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Again place the rubber band about an inch down the bubble, and repeat the process until you reach the end.
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You bubble ponytail is in your place.
3. PIGTAILS
This style suits on every type of hair.
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Part your hair down the middle, in two equal sections, by rattail comb.
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Make a ponytail on any side above the ear, tie it with rubber band and place a hair ribbon around it.
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Repeat it on the other side too.
4. FRENCH BRAID
The great way to rock the stage is to wear French braid.
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Separate upper hair and divide it into three sections.
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Start simple braiding it, now add more hair from the side of your head to the corner sections.
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Continue this until all hair ties into braid. Add a rubber band to secure your braid.
5. CORNROWS
The cornrows are tightly braided on the scalps. This hairstyle is an African heritage.
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Create the small sections of your hair from the front by rattail comb.
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Take a section and further divide it into three equal parts and start braiding it.
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Once you have braided hair from the scalp, continue braiding if you have longer hair.
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Repeat the braiding process all the way around you head, taking all the hair.
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Tie each braid with the colorful rubber bands to make them more stylish.
6. HIGH BUN WITH BRAIDS
High bun never goes out of fashion.
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Take small section from the front part of your hair and tightly French braid the section.
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Gather another section right next to the first section, again braid it and tie it with colorful rubber bands.
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Continue the process until all the front hair tied into several small braids.
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Now grab all the hair, including braids, on the crown of your head, making a ponytail.
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Twist it and spin it around the base of ponytail.
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Secure it with the rubber band and bobby pins.
7. CRISS-CROSS
Side criss-cross twist will look glamorous in any occasion.
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Part your hair from either side of your head.
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Take a section of your hair in square shape, secure the section in rubber band.
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Split that section in half and take another section next to the first section and tie it with the half of first section.
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This will look like “X”
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Repeat the process, and criss-cross each of them to make “X”.
8. RUBBER BAND HEADBAND
Go for this hairstyle
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Take the front part of your hair and part them in two equal portions.
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Loosely tie remaining back hair in pony.
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Now, take a small section from any side and tie it with rubber band.
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Next to it, again tie a small part in the rubber band along with the first pony.
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Continue till the band moves down, near the ear.
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Repeat the process on the other side. Headband is ready!
9. HEART BRAID
Making a heart on your hair is more than cool.
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Grab a section from above you ear.
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Divide into three equal parts and make a regular braid. Secure it with rubber band.
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Pick up another section near the first one and braid it too.
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Now, take first braid, press it with your head and twist it clockwise, forming half of the heart, and set it with pins.
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Repeat process with the second braid, but twisting it anticlockwise and pin it.
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Tie the end of heart with rubber band.
10. FLIPPED PONYTAILS
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Divide our hair in three sections, one from the front hair, second at the ear level and third with the rest of your hair.
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Tie each section with rubber band.
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Starting from the first ponytail, make a hole and flip it over the hole, tighten up the rubber band.
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Repeat this with the second ponytail, along with the first ponytail hair.
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Repeat once again with the remaining ponytail, tucking up the top ponytails into the hole and again tighten up the rubber band.
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You can now roll your hair up into a braid or leave it as a ponytail.
Cute Rubber Band Hairstyles
There are various cute rubber band hairstyle out there. Every year new rubber band hairstyles trend changes and new designs emerges. They are very popular in summer they give new fresh summer vibes. Apart from that they are very easy to make. Cute rubber band hairstyles for girls are countless, and amazing thing is lot of girls learn them in very young age.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding cute rubber band hairstyles
Are rubber bands good for hair?
To be honest, rubber bands are not good for hair, they pull your hair aggressively, causing hair to break. But, the hairstyles with rubber band look good. Rubber band helps to make easy hairstyles for long hair
How do you loosen tight rubber bands in your hair?
Take warm or cold shower. Warm water open up the hair shaft more easily, making your hair smooth and looser than cold water.
CONCLUSION
Rubber band hairstyles make you look more glamorous. Each hairstyle looks perfect at its own place. Colorful rubber bands enhance the beauty of hairstyle. You only need a packet of colorful rubber bands along with you. Some easy hairstyles are also enlisted above, so must try them.
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