Whether your hair is permed or natural, you may be wondering the best way to style your hair easily.
Rubberband hairstyles are some of the easiest and most put together looks to create. They will make you look effortlessly chic whether day or night.
Once you’ve learnt how to do them, they’ll become second nature to you. The more you practise, the more you can experiment with many styles. Most rubberband styles can last for up to a week or longer, so really great if you don’t have much time to style your hair every morning. Just ensure you go to bed with a satin bonnet .
From high buns to pony tails, here are our favourite rubber band hairstyles for women and how to do each one.
1. The sleek Pony
To recreate this look you need a pack of black rubberbands, a rat tail comb for the neat lines, edge control, shine and jam and a good quality ponytail extension.
2. The High Bun
To recreate this look you need a pack of black rubberbands, a rat tail comb for the neat lines, edge control, shine and jam and a good quality afro bun extension.
3. Criss-cross hairstyle
To recreate this crisscross look you need a pack of black rubberbands or colored rubberbands, a rat tail comb for the neat lines, edge control, shine and jam and a good quality ponytail extension.
5. 8 Easy Hairstyles with braids
You can recreate most of these styles with the 42″ pre-stretched Expression extension. Add metal cuffs to make your hair even more edgy
6. Sleek back rubber band Hairstyle
To recreate this crisscross look you need a pack of colored rubberbands, a rat tail comb for the neat lines, edge control, shine and jam and a good quality ponytail extension. However feel free to get black rubberbands if that will be more age or work appropriate for you.
7. Low bun and extension Hairstyle
This simple look can be recreated really quickly because each section of hair is cut quite big. if you have you need a pack of black rubberbands or colored rubberbands, a rat tail comb for the neat lines, edge control, shine and jam and a good quality 14′-18′ deep wavy clip-in extensions.
8. Cornrow and rubberband Bantu Bun Hairstyle
This is one of my favorite styles. I find it to be formal and professional but is also cute. You can recreate this look with the 42″ pre-stretched Expression extensio and metal cuffs. Don’t forget your pack of black rubberbands, a rat tail comb for the neat lines, edge control, shine and jam.
9. Easy Side rubberband Hairstyle
This side part is really cute and can work with both wavy and straight hair textures. You can use your natural hair or add clip ins for a fuller look. A pack of black rubberbands, a rat tail comb for the neat lines, edge control, shine and jam are the essentials you need. The Argan oil Foaming mousse is your best bet if you want to tame and prevent frizz in either straightened or curly hair.
10. Double Bun Hairstyle
The double bun is a Y2K classic that will not go out of style. To recreate this look you need a pack of black rubberbands, a rat tail comb for the neat lines, edge control, shine and jam and two afro bun extensions.
11. Half up Half Down
Finally the half up, half down. Perfect for any occasion from day to night. You can use clip-ins in the lower half of your head if fullness is your goal. Whether your hair is long or short, the half up half down style always complements many face types.
Will tiny rubberbands cause breakage?
So long you keep your hair well oiled and moisturised and you have healthy hair that is not brittle, itis unlikely for these rubberbands to cause your hair to break.
How can I remove the rubberbands without cutting my hair?
Place some Rosemary oil between your thumb and index finger and massage the hair band in a rolling motion. Once the rubberband is well oiled, it will slide out easily. This is often easier and better than forcing it out or using a scissors.
How long can I keep the rubberband hairstyle for?
This is based on personal preference. You can go for a week or two or even less depending on how soon you like to change your hair. Your hair has a good chance of lasting long if you sleep with a satin bonnet or satin pillow case.
Also wear a shower cap or hair wrap during bath time to prevent unnecessary wetness.