Collection: Gymnastics Hair Ties & Scrunchies

Traditional hair ties snag, pull, and break hair. Gymnasts feel it most. Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas opened up about developing bald spots from years of tight ponytails, saying she was so embarrassed she didn't even want to go to the gym. You shouldn't have to choose between a secure bun and healthy hair.

Buckle Hair Ties were made for exactly this. Keep your gymnastics bun secure through every vault, beam routine, and tumbling pass. Then release it with a single satisfying click the moment you're done. Nothing snags, pulls, or gets left behind.

Top it off with a Buckle Scrunchie for a bold statement look that holds through every routine. Our plastic buckles are small, lightweight, and smooth. Zero digging into your head during back walkovers or headstands, ever.

Loved by gymnasts, trusted by coaches, and approved by the moms who are done finding bobby pins on the floor. Whether it's competition day or Tuesday practice, this is the hair combo that holds.

Search "gymnastics hair tie" or "gymnast bun hair tie" and most results are the same stretchy elastic that caused the problem in the first place. With a Buckle Hair Tie, a small buckle clicks open and the tie unwraps, so nothing gets dragged through your hair or digs into your scalp during a routine.

Gymnastics hairstyles for bars, beam, and floor

Gymnasts need hair that does not move on a back handspring and does not catch on the bar. The classic is a slicked bun: high pony with a Buckle Hair Tie wrapped 2 to 4 times, twist, and wrap the bun with a Buckle Scrunchie so nothing needs a second elastic or a fistful of pins. For practice, a braided pony keeps the length controlled during tumbling. For younger gymnasts, Buckle Scrunchies hold small ponies and pigtails without the pull that makes kids dread hair time. The buckle sits flat against the head, so it does not press during a headstand or under a headband. After a four hour practice, the bun clicks open and unwraps with no tugging.

Can gymnasts wear Buckle Scrunchies in competition?

Yes, gymnasts can wear Buckle Scrunchies in competition because the buckle is plastic with no metal. They hold a bun through a full rotation without pins, then click open and unwrap after the meet so there is no pulling on tired, tight hair.

How do I do a gymnastics bun that stays?

Make a high ponytail with a Buckle Hair Tie, twist and coil the tail, then wrap a Buckle Scrunchie around the coil. The bun stays secure through tumbling without pins, and both click open at the end so nothing snags or tangles.

What hair tie is best for a young gymnast?

The best hair tie for a young gymnast holds through practice and comes out without tears at takedown. Buckle Scrunchies and Buckle Hair Ties click open and unwrap, so little ones skip the pulling, and the collection has options for small ponytails and pigtails.

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Why it works for gymnasts and gym moms

Gymnasts pull their hair into tight buns for hours, then rip the elastic out after practice and leave strands behind. Buckle Hair Ties and Buckle Scrunchies hold a bun through vault, bars, beam, and floor, then click open and unwrap so takedown doesn't pull.

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Gymnastics Buns
Meet Day
Practice
Tumbling
Beam
Bars
Floor Routines
Gym Moms
Team Gifts
High Ponytails
Young Gymnasts

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Benefits

Her bun comes down after practice with a click, no ripping
Less breakage from daily tight buns and ponytails
Holds through tumbling passes, handstands, and dismounts
Lightweight on her head so nothing digs in during skills

Features

Click open buckle, so a tight bun unwraps instead of getting torn out
Extra stretchy and wraps 2 to 4 times for a competition tight hold
You set the tension, firm for meets, softer for conditioning
Fabric scrunchies for the bun and thin hair ties for the base
Really strong and made to last forever. Wear it out (you should) and the buckle has a 100 year warranty

How to use Buckle Scrunchies

1. Tying up your hair

Start with the buckle closed
Hold the buckle so you know where it is
Wrap 2 to 4 times around your hair like a normal hair tie
Buckle wraps around last, so it can be the first thing to come off!

2. Taking down your hair

Locate the buckle (should be around the outside loop)
Press the sides of the buckle with the fleshy part of your fingers to click it open
Hold both ends of the buckle if you have thicker or curlier hair so it doesn't get lost or tangled
Let it unwrap and twirl out of your hair. Remember, there's no need to pull anymore!

Let customers speak for us

from 201 reviews

Buckle Hair Tie Elastics - Quick-Release, Snag-Free, Zero Tangles

Christina M.

GREAT FOR CIRLY HAIR ATHLETES

To start off I don’t have the curliest tight curls but I have thicker curly hair and the buckle idea is great! It holds its place so well. I have pictures before my three hour practice and after. It feels so good to get done and be able to take it out so quick with no damage or pulling of my hair. I showed my teammates and they loved the idea, It’s a great hair tie. I got a scrunchie the first time and loved it and just had to get more but this review is for the buckle HAIR TIE.

Buckle Hair Tie Elastics - Quick-Release, Snag-Free, Zero Tangles

09/03/2026

Bella S.

Thick curly hair

Works PHENOMENALLY! I have pretty thick curly hair that gets tangled on everything. I was worried it would slip off or that my hair would get tangled in the buckle but after testing it out by whipping my head around it didn’t slip off at all and the buckle came off without any pulling hair! 10/10

Buckle Hair Tie Elastics - Quick-Release, Snag-Free, Zero Tangles

08/05/2026

Tyra W.

It's a hit!!!

I gave my best friend one of the scrunchies this trip and she has been obsessed

Buckle Hair Tie Elastics - Quick-Release, Snag-Free, Zero Tangles

10/15/2025

Kelci

Love them!!!

I currently have pretty short hair after my summer chop but I hate the feeling of hair on my neck or face and pulling out a ponytail and all the hair with it always sucked. Saw these on tiktok and had to try! I think my fave part is that they work with shorter (between chin and shoulder) hair just as well as they will work when my hair grows out and I start wrapping it up into a bun!

Love these buckle hair ties and now going to need to add some scrunchies to the collection over the fall!

Buckle Hair Tie Elastics - Quick-Release, Snag-Free, Zero Tangles

10/15/2025

Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

Tim F.

Easy for dads to use and my daughter loves it

I’m horrible with hair and would always pull out my daughter’s hair when taking out her ties. Now everyone is happy with no tears, no torn hair - and they come in fun pink! Definitely recommend buying then for your daily use.

Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

06/11/2025

Buckle Scrunchie - Vibrant Solid Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

Jess L.

All green kinda day

I love bright rich colors. Hence why I got probably the two brightest scrunchies in the pack 🤣

Buckle Scrunchie - Vibrant Solid Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

06/04/2025

Carol V.

It's rhe little things

My story is just a little different. After my accident my husband was my new hairdresser. I no longer have rhe use is my right arm. My husband simply can't do a ponytail or scrunchie.. When the scrunchie is open he simply wraps it around my ponytail and buckles it. Yay finally I can wear my hair in a scrunchie again!

Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

04/22/2025

Mystery Buckle Scrunchie - No Snagging, No Tangles

Maria M.

So Beautiful!

I REALLY love this blue glitter scrunchie! I love glitter/glitter items and the glitter combined with this beautiful shade of blue really is the bees knees! Such a pretty scrunchie! I’m literally obsessed with these buckle scrunchies, I can’t have enough! They are so much better on my hair and removing them with the buckle method really products my hair as well :). Such an innovative and wonderful idea!

Mystery Buckle Scrunchie - No Snagging, No Tangles

04/30/2024

Grace K.

Doesn't pull or tug at all

The best part about the buckle scrunchie is how incredible it feels taking it out of my hair! The dramatic effect is everything and it doesn’t pull or tug at all. Plus the colors are adorable and the fabric is so soft❤️ I’m absolutely obsessed with them!!

Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

04/24/2024

Jordan R.

SO CUTE and functional

I work in the medical field and wear my hair up a lot throughout the day and during my workouts/runs after my shift. I usually just use a hair tie, but they often give me headaches and tangle my hair. I wanted something cute, comfy, and wouldn't tangle my hair. These are definitely the solution. I get so many compliments on the different colors too.

Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

04/06/2024

Sarah D.

It’s cute!

I wore my new buckle scrunchie for the first time at work today a 10 hour nursing shift. I looped it around 3 times and did not have to adjust it all day!

Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

03/13/2024

Marlo V.

My new favorite scrunchie!

I love the buckle scrunchie! The fabric is beautiful and high quality that can be dressed up or down. It's so nice not having to yank on my hair to take it out of a ponytail or bun, and instead, just unbuckle it and gently let my hair down. It's a game changer! It was shipped to me quickly and was beautifully packaged with a hand written note.

Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles

03/11/2024

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Store offers innovative hair accessories praised for preventing hair damage and tangles. Customers love the buckle design for easy removal without pulling hair. Fast shipping, quality products, excellent customer service, and beautiful packaging with handwritt...