Most hair ties form a crease or dent on your hair after taking it down after a ponytail or messy bun. Scrunchies, on the other hand, go easy on your hair since there is the fabric between the elastic and hair. This prevents the breakage of hair and is less damaging to your hair strands. So scrunchie wins this time! What’s more, it is more difficult to lose a hairband than a scrunchie!