Is That Really Necessary!?
Holy eff. I can’t believe I have to even write this. Scrunchies are back. I know, ew. Damn you American Apparel (uh…btw, what is with their ads!?!?!). This is one thing you might just fail at – even over in Hipsterville. However, my friend, Balls, will be ecstatic. She’s kind of neurotic about keeping her hair healthy. So instead of having hair ties that might break her hair, she wears these. Only to bed. But still, I always call her out on it. I should mention, this was brought to my attention by Bromeliad. Check out the comments made on my last questionable judgment, Bumpits, and you will see. I was intrigued and had to investigate. What is it with the weird hair pieces lately anyway?? Tutu for the head? No, thanks. I’d rather wear my old softball t-shirt on which, from losing letters, my last name has gone from Larson, to Arson, to just plain Ars(e). Tell the truth now, do you still own one?
Images via AmericanApparel.com
Tags: questionable judgments
True confession: I own one (1) scrunchie. However, it was for a Halloween costume (I was a gymnast, it went with the ensemble) but has crept into my daily “getting ready” routine. It never leaves my apartment, nor will it ever.
‘Tis true, I heart scrunchies…but before you judge hear me out!
Scrunchies and I go way back, to the days when Brazilian hair straightening treatments didn’t exist, when I would drive to the grocery store in the early morning before school (high school) to sneak samples of hair products and then drive back to my house to see if one of them lived up to their promise…silky, smooth, frizz-free hair. I had to do this because my mother cut me off from spending $ on my hair, after I had acquired three kaboodles full of products. None of them really worked, but I was determined…the 80’s were out in the 90’s, curly hair was just not cool. Where do scrunchies come in you ask? When I would labor over straightening my hair for hours, scrunchies enabled me to let my hard work last for days. See, with curly, dry hair you shouldn’t was it daily. At night, in bed, scrunchies left my hair kink and mangle-free. God knows I would never rock a scrunchie in public, but in private they are truly a gem. Here the reasons why scrunchies are better than conventional hair ties:
- they are easy to find
- they do not make your scalp sore
- the do not damage your hair
- they create less of a kink
- they come in a variety of colors, patterns & fabrics
- who didn’t love the 80’s?
- they are way more normal than the current “real & faux-hair barrettes/headbands” Has anyone seen these?
Double eww. I don’t like scrunchies. Or American Apparel. No offense to anyone that does.
Blargh! That was the sound of me vomiting at the idea.
I never liked scrunchies. Stupid name, stupid concept, stupid ruffles. Of COURSE they’re back. sigh. Next up? CK One and CK Be. Watch out!
Scrunchies…hehe…it will crack me up if I see anyone wearing one outside their home or when not exercising…
Those ads are borderline pornographic. Anyone else do a confused double-take? Scrunchies, I can’t even say. As for American Apparel, Jules, you must know how to spot the gems, cuz I was there and all I saw were sparkle leotards. Seriously, do you know? When are people buying leotards? And for what occasion?
I’m sure I’d be able to find one or two buried somewhere. These ads are truly awful
Creepy ad.
Ugly Trend Alert: Harem pants are back. Or are you guys the ones who told me about that?
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