Evercircle Eco Hair Ties (mixed box)

A box of thirty ties in two sizes, in black, for people whose hair ties either snap or end up in the ocean. They loop the same way a standard elastic does, but there is no woven fabric sleeve to fray and no elastic core to stretch out — it is solid rubber the whole way through, which is where the longevity comes from.

What's in the pack

• 20 regular ties — everyday ponytails, plaits and half-ups.
• 10 large ties — thick, long or curly hair, and buns that need more than one wrap.

Worth knowing

Named Best Zero Waste Beauty Product 2022. Because they are solid rubber rather than woven synthetic, they don't shed microplastic fibres into the water when you swim in them. The trade-off is a firmer grip than a soft fabric tie, so unwind them out of your hair rather than pulling them straight off.

How to use it

Use them exactly as you would any elastic. After salt water or chlorine, rinse them in fresh water and let them air dry — that is the whole care routine, and it is what gets you the life the brand claims.