21 Scrunchie Hairstyles That Elevate the ’90s Accessory

There’s nothing wrong with the black hair ties we’ve all sported on our wrists at one point or another, but the beauty of a scrunchie is that it automatically ups your style game. If you know how to work it, that is.

Enhancing a scrunchie hairstyle can be challenging—especially if you don’t have the time to play hairstylist. The good news is there are plenty of easy ways to turn your scrunchies into a fashion statement that complements your whole look.

With the recent popularity of the scrunchie, hair brands have taken note, giving us cute patterns, materials, and so much inspiration. From scrunchie wrapped buns to polishing off the ends of a braid, we spoke to hairstylists Laura Polko and Xavier Velasquez for their advice on how to elevate our scrunchie game. Keep reading for 24 of our favorite ways to up your scrunchie hairstyles.