Let's face it, this product isn't some fancy, tacticool, "spring-loaded contraption that springs out of your ..." ( *nod to those who know the movie quote* ). However, they are a unique and decorative way for guys with luscious manes to bind their flowing locks. These bands aren't some boring, run-of-the-mill elastic hair-ties that you always end up stretching out, snapping, or losing. These bands hold firm, and can be worn as a bracelet when the time comes to 'go with the flow'. All things considered, they are reasonably priced and seem reliably constructed. I'll be purchasing some more in the future, just to have more variety, rather than actually needing fresh bands to replace the old.