We try before you buy: Chic scrunchies. EMILY MONCKTON picks the best retro hair ties to add a splash of colour to your up do

Saving the pennies? Turn heads in this sparkly scrunchie! Sequin scrunchie,
claires.com, 5/5

Made using leftover fabric, these designs prevent waste fabrics from being sent to landfill. Upcycled,
aspiga.com, 5/5

Fed up of soggy scrunchies? Finally a quick drying and water sistant design you can swim in. Seersucker
Hunza G at harveynichols.com, 4/5

Finally a clever scrunchie that you can sleep in and wake up with smooth locks. Ideal for those with fragile hair. Silk scrunchie, set of 3,
slipsilkpillowcase.co.uk, 4/5

Quick drying and durable, opt for a towelling style this staycation. Terrycloth,
Emi Jay at revolve.com, 3/5

Keen to make a statement? Try this larger than life scrunchie. Cyndi satin scrunchie,
Valet at libertylondon.com, 2/5

Black may go with everything, but would you pay this much for a scrunchie? Shell,
Prada at selfridges.com, 1/5

Whilst these pearls are pretty, they are potentially not the most practical on a scrunchie. Velvet pearl scrunchie,
Cara at fenwick.co.uk, 1/5