Do these hair ties have metal on them?

No. They are made without the metal joint found on standard elastics, which is meant to reduce snagging and breakage.

How many ties come in a pack?

Each pack contains 50 black elastic hair ties.

Are they good for thick hair?

They work for everyday ponytails and braids, but thick or heavy hair may need more than one tie or a stronger elastic.

Can I use them for braids and updos?

Yes. They are designed for ponytails, braids and updos as well as simple everyday styling.

How do they compare with seamless hair ties?

They are a basic elastic without a metal joint. Seamless ties are smoother and often more durable, but these come in a large pack for routine use.

Where is the Equate Hair Ties cheapest?

At Instacart, for $1.19, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Equate Hair Ties?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 355 ratings.

Where can I buy the Equate Hair Ties?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Instacart, Walmart.

Equate Hair Ties

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Last seen at $1.19 at Instacart on Nov 13.

Our take on the Equate Hair Ties

Equate Hair Ties are a 50-count pack of black elastic hair ties with no metal joint. That metal-free design is the main selling point: it reduces snagging and breakage compared with standard metal-joint elastics. They suit everyday ponytails, braids and updos at home or school. Against branded seamless ties, they are a basic, low-fuss option rather than a premium one, and owners rate them well overall.

Best forEveryday ponytails and braidsSchool and gym bagsHouseholds that lose ties oftenShoppers wanting a plain black tie

Pros

No metal joint, so less snagging and breakage
Large 50-count supply to keep in several places
Plain black works with most looks
Simple to use for ponytails, braids and updos
Low-fuss everyday styling

Cons

Basic elastic construction, not seamless
May stretch out with heavy or repeated use
Only one color in the pack
Thin ties can snap under tension

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Equate Hair Ties price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1.19 on Nov 13 at Instacart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.

What reviewers say

4.3 / 5355 ratings

Owners rate these ties well overall, with most praise going to the metal-free design and the large count. Complaints center on stretching and snapping with heavy use.

What people mention

Metal-free designPraisedOwners say the lack of a metal joint means less snagging and hair breakage.
Pack sizePraisedBuyers like getting 50 ties so they can keep spares at home, school and work.
DurabilityMixedSome say the ties hold up for everyday use, while others report snapping.
StretchingCriticisedSeveral owners say the elastics lose their stretch after repeated use.
ColorPraisedThe plain black color is seen as practical and easy to match.

About the Equate Hair Ties

These Equate elastic hair ties come in a pack of 50. They are used to pull hair back into a ponytail, braid, or updo.

The ties have a no-metal design, so they don't have the metal joint found on many standard elastics. This helps prevent hair breakage while you gather and style. The ties are black.

Count: 50 hair ties
Type: Elastic hair ties
Color: Black
Design: No metal joint
Brand: Equate

Specifications

color: BlackSource
size: 1Source

Questions and answers

Do these hair ties have metal on them?: No. They are made without the metal joint found on standard elastics, which is meant to reduce snagging and breakage.
How many ties come in a pack?: Each pack contains 50 black elastic hair ties.
Are they good for thick hair?: They work for everyday ponytails and braids, but thick or heavy hair may need more than one tie or a stronger elastic.
Can I use them for braids and updos?: Yes. They are designed for ponytails, braids and updos as well as simple everyday styling.
How do they compare with seamless hair ties?: They are a basic elastic without a metal joint. Seamless ties are smoother and often more durable, but these come in a large pack for routine use.
Where is the Equate Hair Ties cheapest?: At Instacart, for $1.19, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Equate Hair Ties?: Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 355 ratings.
Where can I buy the Equate Hair Ties?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Instacart, Walmart.