Review (5/5): great for preventing hair breakage
My hair is long, so I bought these to prevent hair breakage, especially at night. I can wrap one three times around my medium thick, straight, smooth, hair. They stay in well enough to hold a braid through the night or a low ponytail during the day. If you need your hairband to keep your ponytail/braid rigidly secure all day, this isn't the option for you. These slip out fairly easily with a gentle tug...which in my opinion, is the whole point. If you want gentle PLUS secure, I'd recommend you explore GIMME brand.