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10 Hair Ties To Style Your 4C Hair With

These are durable and natural-girl approved.
10 Hair Ties To Style Your 4C Hair With
By Jamila Stewart · Updated September 1, 2022

It goes without saying 4C hair is one of the most versatile hair types to work with (the texture in its natural state versus heat-styled is the real life version of “get a girl that can do both”), but of all the fun 4C hair styles to try, many of them are obsolete without keeping the best hair ties on hand to keep your hair styled in place. 

It feels like, one day, we all found out the hair ties most of us used in childhood were likely damaging our hair, and we’ve been on the hunt for hair ties we can trust ever since. If you have 4C hair, and particularly if you have a lot of it, it can be difficult to find hair ties that can handle the thickness of the hair without snapping and snagging — Your best bet is to go for options that are stretchy or large and durable enough to hold large amounts of hair, and are preferably covered with a fabric such as cotton or silk that won’t tug at the hair. 

Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the most ideal hair ties for 4C hair, from options you can throw on quickly after a shower, to colorful styles you can mix and match with outfits during the day.

01
01 Hair SlideProof Knot Hair Tie Elastics

With a roped texture, gold-toned metal ends, and six colors to choose from, this pack of hair tire is as cute as they come.

Available at Amazon
10 Shop Now
02
02 Locsanity Jumbo Knotted Hair Tie Set

Choose between four colorways with this hair tie option that doesn’t pull or snag.

Available at Locsanity
11 Originally $15 Shop Now
03
03 Kitsch Black Out Hair Ties

These hair ties have a laundry list of fans behind them, which comes as no surprise as this wide ribbon style is known to be able to hold any and everything. 

Available at Kitsch
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04
04 Emi Jay Neon 5-Pack

Proof that you can find hair ties that do the job, and complement your outfit. You can pair these various colors with a number of looks.

Available at Emi Jay
11 Shop Now
05
05 Scunci Spiral Elastics With Hook

These ties come with stretchy, coiled bands primed to work with thick hair, and one in hooks easily with the other once it’s placed to your preference.

Available at Walgreens
4 Shop Now
06
06 Conair Curl Collective Super Stretch Elastics

With hair ties (which, next to socks, are among the things most likely to get lost), more is more. Translation: this 12-pack is a must-have.

Available at Ulta
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07
07 Satin Scrunchie Headband Elastics

This rich, copper colored jumbo scrunchie will hold your curls in place without fail, and is a perfect option for more formal occasions.

Available at Amazon
20 Shop Now
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08 AICILY Natural Hair Ties

These hair ties come with more stretch than the average hair tie, and they’re equipped to hold everything from a bun to thick dreads without snapping.

Available at Amazon
10 Originally $12 Shop Now
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09 Conair Scunci Curl Collective

Unlike many hair ties, Scunci’s Curl Collective Satin Bun Holder Scrunchies are actually made with coily, 4C hair in mind. Its elastic ties come with a satin covering to minimize breakage, and adjustable ends you can tweak as needed. 

Available at Rite Aid
5 Originally $7 Shop Now
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10 SWILRYCURLY The Original Snappee™ Hair Ties

These snap on, snap off hair ties are durable enough to hold curls and afros, and you can even snap two ties together for a more versatile fit.

Available at SWIRLYCURLY
20 originally $25 Shop Now

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