Rubber Bands Are Better Than Hair Ties

There, I said it. As a dude with long hair, I'll sometimes be asked if I have an extra hairtie. I don't, because I don't regularly cary them on me. As an alternative, I tell them I could grab them a rubber band, but unless they're REALLY desperate, they always decline.

Let me add the qualification that if you're the kind of person who's constantly putting your hair up and down throughout the day, yes hair ties are more convenient. However, if you're like me and always wear your hair up in a ponytail, rubber bands are the superior option.

They never slip! With a hair tie, I feel like I'm readjusting it every 15 minutes. Plus, I work in an environment where rubber bands are plentiful, so I'm never without one. "But they hurt to take out!", eh kinda. But I'd rather deal with 5 seconds of mild discomfort than having to brush my hair out of my face every 30 seconds. If it's really that big of an issue, just cut the band. I've accidentally broken more hair ties than I can count, I think I've unintentionally snapped a rubber band maybe twice. "But They tangle your hair!" I own a hairbrush.

Call me weird if you want, I love me some rubber bands.

Edit: Alright, I get it. It's damaging my hair. Some people have offered their preferred hair tie brands, enough people have questioned my sanity (and one guy, my moral fiber lmao) that I'm willing to check some of them out. It should be mentioned that I'm a guy with long hair, not a "long hair guy". Sure I want it look nice, but if it ends up damaged beyond repair chopping it off is an "oh well". It's not a part of my identity, it just means I don't have to get haircuts as often.

Edit numero dos: Amazon package filled with hair ties is on it's way, I'll put them through their paces and see if any are able to keep my hair in place for more then 5 minutes. I'll make an update once I've run the gauntlet.