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. Lock your gymnastics bun in place through every vault, beam routine, and tumbling pass. Then release it with a single satisfying click the moment you're done. No snagging. No pulling. No strands left behind.

Top it off with a Buckle Scrunchie for a bold statement look that holds through every routine. Our mini plastic buckles are 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. Buckle Hair Ties are built differently, with a mini buckle instead of elastic, so there's nothing to overstretch, snap, or dig 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 at 3 wraps, twist, and wrap the bun with a Standard 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, the BABY and MINI 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 on a hairstand or under a headband. After a four hour practice, the bun comes down with a click instead of a tug.

Can gymnasts wear Buckle Scrunchies in competition?

Yes. The buckle is plastic, no metal, because meets do not allow metal in hair, and it is a fabric scrunchie so it falls under the same rules as any scrunchie or elastic. Solid colors in team colors are the meet day pick, and it holds a bun through a full rotation without pins.

How do I do a gymnastics bun that stays?

High pony with a Buckle Hair Tie at 3 wraps, twist the tail, coil it, and secure the coil with a Buckle Scrunchie. The buckle holds the base and the scrunchie holds the coil, so it does not need pins to survive tumbling.

What size for a young gymnast?

BABY for very fine hair and pigtails, MINI for small ponies, Standard for most hair once it is past shoulder length.

Gymnastics hair ties and scrunchies

How to use Buckle Scrunchies

Trying Buckle Scrunchies & Buckle Hair Ties for the first time? It's easy!

  1. To put on: Start with the buckle closed (or open if you have super thick hair), and loop around 2-4 times with the buckle around last so it goes on the outside loop.
  2. To take off: Unbuckle for no snags. Just *click!* to release, no need to pull or yank - let it pop and twirl out of your hair!

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Buckle Hair Tie Elastics – Quick-Release, Snag-Free, Zero Tangles
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
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
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
Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles
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
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
Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles
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
Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles
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
Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles
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
Buckle Scrunchie - Neutral Colors - No Snagging, No Tangles
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

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