Anyone creating ponytails, buns, or updos who wants an adjustable hold rather than a fixed-tension elastic, including styles built around wrapping loose ends around the base.

It gives control over how tight a ponytail or bun sits, and doubles as a base for wrapping loose ends into an updo, which a plain elastic doesn't do as easily.

Gather hair into a ponytail and secure loosely with the bungee's loop; wrap the two ends around the base of the ponytail and hook them together to tighten to the desired hold; adjust as needed.

Pros:

• Adjustable loop-and-hook design lets you fine-tune tightness after gathering hair, unlike a fixed elastic
• Works for both simple ponytails and more built-up bun styles
• No metal clasp against the hair, reducing snag/pull compared to some elastic-and-clasp ties

Cons:

• Takes a bit more technique to use correctly than simply wrapping a standard elastic
• Not intended for very fine or slippery hair types where the loop can slip loose
• Single-cord construction means it can wear out with repeated stretching over time