Collection: Hair Ties for 3A Hair

3A hair has big, loose curls that a regular hair tie can crush flat or snag apart. The Buckle Scrunchie and Buckle Hair Tie hold the curl pattern without squashing it, then release with a click so the curl springs back instead of getting pulled straight. Extra stretchy and comfortably secure, no tangling, no breakage.

3A curls need a hair tie or scrunchie built for a curly ponytail, pineapple, or half up style without pulling the curl pattern straight. The Buckle Hair Tie and Buckle Scrunchie work as gentle elastics and ponytail holders that let curls spring back instead of stretching out.

Hair Ties for 3A Hair

Why it works for 3A loose curls

3A curls are big and loose, and a regular hair tie grabs a few of them every time you pull it out. Buckle Scrunchies and Buckle Hair Ties click open and unwrap, so your curls come free without snags or breakage, and the hold stays secure on pineapples, ponytails, and half up styles.

Best for
  • 3A Curls
  • Loose Curls
  • Pineapples
  • Curly Ponytails
  • Half Up Styles
  • Wash Day
  • Second Day Curls
  • Sleep Buns
  • Gym Days
  • Curly Girls

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Benefits

  • Curls come loose with a click instead of getting yanked out
  • No curls wrapped around the elastic or snapped at takedown
  • Secure hold for a pineapple, pony, or half up style
  • Wrap it loose so your curl pattern isn't crushed flat

Features

  • Click open buckle, so it unwraps instead of dragging through your curls
  • Extra stretchy and wraps 2 to 4 times, fewer for a gentle curly hold
  • You choose the tension, loose overnight or snug for workouts
  • Fabric scrunchies and thin hair ties, so you can match the tie to the curl style
  • 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!

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FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything people ask about Buckle Scrunchies for 3A loose curls.

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01 What hair tie is best for 3A curls?

One that comes out without dragging. A Buckle Scrunchie or Buckle Hair Tie clicks open and unwraps, so loose curls aren't pulled apart or snapped at takedown.

02 How do I pineapple 3A curls overnight?

Gather your curls at the top of your head and wrap a Buckle Scrunchie 2 times loosely. In the morning, click it open and let it unwrap.

03 Will a hair tie ruin my 3A curl pattern?

Not if you wrap it loosely and take it out without pulling. Use fewer wraps, then click the buckle open and hold both ends so curls spring back.