My Complete and Utterly Honest Teleties Review: Hair Ties That Actually Work (and Look Cute Too!)

Alright ladies, level with me — how many sad hair elastic casualties currently litter your dresser drawers and gym bags? Tons right?! Between ones getting uncomfortably stretched out after a few wears, ones popping off and taking strands along for the ride, and ones leaving ugly dents in your ‘do…the struggle is real.

But what if I told you it doesn‘t have to be this way? Enter: Teleties – cute and functional hair ties taking over Instagram feeds and beauty editorials everywhere. With promises of no pulling, no slipping, and no breakage, could these trendy coils finally offer a solution to my hair woes? I tried them for myself to find out.

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Quick Take: Teleties deliver on all fronts with damage-free materials, stay-put grip, and tons of stylish colors/prints to take your look up a notch. At $8-$10 per set of 3 ties, they exceed generic brands in quality and hair health. An must-have hair accessory!

My Hair Tie Resume of Shame

Before jumping into the full review, a little context. As a busy mom of three constantly on-the-move, my hair puts up with a LOT of stress – we‘re talking back-to-back ballet buns, top knots to wrangle post-pool chlorine headaches, and many a messy mom bun clipped up just shy of looking completely unhinged.

Suffice to say, I‘ve tried a LOT of hair ties (and headbands) over the years from brands like Scunci, Goody, Invisibobbles…you name it. But whether fabric-wrapped, spiral shaped, or supposedly gentle plastic and rubber materials — I consistently experienced the same issues:

• Ties painfully pulling out strands whenever removed
• Flimsy materials wearing out quickly with daily wash and wear
• Styles like ponytails and buns slipping loose throughout the day
• Ugly dents and kinks needing straightened out post-wear
• Cutting off circulation or getting stuck taking ties off wrists

So when I started seeing beautiful influencers and stylish friends rocking these trendy spiral hair coils called Teleties all over Instagram and Pinterest, my interest was piqued. Could these accessory darlings finally offer a solution to my hair woes?

Putting Teleties to the Test

Allow me to introduce my Teleties test subjects:

Almond Beige – these neutral nudes blend seamlessly into my dark blonde strands

Electric Splash – the bright neon pink pops boldly against my complexion

Tie Dye in Blue Lagoon – feels fun and beachy for summer stylistic vibes

Cheetah Spots – classic black and tan pattern that goes with anything

Over the course of a month‘s wear, I road tested all four styles during various activities ranging from sweaty spin classes, to 16 hours prone slumber, to wrangling my curly-haired daughter‘s locks.

Beyond aesthetic appeal, my key criteria included:

💁‍♀️Comfort – no pulling, pinching or ever-shifting ties
💪Hold – buns, braids and ponytails staying put for 8+ hours
🙅‍♀️Hair Health – no rips, breaks or dents
👛Durability – maintaining clinginess wash after wash
🌈Style – trendy prints suiting any occasion
💵Value – quality reflecting $9 price tag

Here‘s how Teleties stacked up to my expectations over a solid month of wear…

The Teleties Difference

Let‘s start by talking materials. Right off the bat, these didn‘t feel like any elastic I‘d tried before. With the smooth plastic and gently coiled spiral shape, they almost remind me of an old school telephone cord!

But beyond retro aesthetics, the proprietary polymer Teleties uses makes all the difference. While flexible like latex or rubber ties, the plastic-y material feels slick and more gentle gliding into strands. And unlike the satisfactory yet painful snap of wrapping an average elastic three times around a ponytail, these coils easily grip hair without having to pull them uncomfortably taut.

I also appreciated the thoughtful sizing, with three options accommodating all hair types:

• 👧Tiny – 2.5cm wide – best for fine hair, children
• 👩‍🦰Small – 4.5cm wide – ideal for average density hair
• 💆‍♀️Large – 6.5cm wide – made for long, thick or curly textures

With measurements suited specifically for my medium thick, shoulder-grazing strands, I knew the Small size would suit me best right off the bat.

The 30 Day Teleties Test Drive Results

Alright — down to the nitty gritty! Here‘s exactly what I discovered wearing my Teleties all over town over the course of a month…

Comfort & Hold

My first time gathering strands into a ponytail secured by a Pink Splash tie, I couldn‘t believe how gently yet FIRMLY it held hair in place! None of the painful pinching I typically feel testing out new ties.

Popping it around my wrist between uses, the smooth plastic lays nearly flat and moves easily. While snug enough to avoid slipping down my arm, it‘s still comfortable for all day wear.

Most importantly though — these babies GRIP! Twenty minutes hustling on the treadmill, not a single strand shook loose. Same standing under pounding shower streams post-workout. And even after passing out face-down directly onto my pillow, I woke up with the ponytail still flawlessly in tact.

In fact, I noticed less shifting, loose strands and need for re-tightening across the board compared to any other tie I‘ve owned. These maintain their grip like fort Knox!

Hair Health

Here‘s where Teleties really shine above the rest. While I still occasionally noticed subtle crease lines along my hair part, these are gentler and lay flatter than standard elastics. The smooth plastic evenly distributes tension to avoid isolated pressure points leading to breakage.

And not a single ripped-out strand in my month-long wear test! The springy yet gently threaded coils easily release hair upon removal without latching onto knots like gripped rubber bands. My ends stayed smooth and split-free the entire trial.

Durability

Admittedly I wondered if the pricey ties would stand the test of time. But after repeating dozens of wash, wear and purposeful abuse cycles, they hardly look worse for wear!

The smooth plastic stands up to water, sweat and frantic activity without degradation. And while the coils stretch ever so slightly over time, a few minutes soaking in steaming shower spray helps them recoil back to salon-fresh roundness.

Considering I easily get 6+ months of daily use from each Teleties tie, I find the $9 cost per set of 3 to reflect excellent value. At roughly $0.15 per wear (and counting!), they deliver functional fashion without draining my bank account.

Style

While some days called for chic chignons with MET Gala-worthy polish, other moments I just needed to wrangle my frizzy strands into a bramble bush of a bun after one too many rounds of Candyland with the kiddos.

No matter the occasion though, Teleties‘ array of colors and prints integrated beautifully into any look. The muted Almond Beige worked well for client calls and presentations when I needed to look pulled together. Meanwhile, the vibrant neons and funky patterns injected playful personality into messy top knots and 90‘s space buns when running weekend errands.

While the appearance held up impressively over months of abuse, I do wish the brilliant pigments better withstood fading. After 20 wears, the hot pink and neon blue dulled slightly. A once brightly speckled Tie Dye print became more of a pastel smudge — still cute but less eye-catching.

The Bottom Line

Well there you have it — all the good, the bad and the spiral curls after a month testing Teleties ties for myself!

So should you buy them? In my honest opinion — YES, absolutely! While not cheap, the $9 per set is an investment in functional hair art I feel good about making again and again.

When it comes down to it, Teleties check every box:

✅ No pulling, damage or uncomfortable pressure points
✅ industrial-grade grip keeps styles locked in place
✅ Chic colors complement any outfit
✅ BPA/phthalate free, safe even for kiddos
✅ Proceeds support cancer research

For those struggling to find a painless elastic that actually does its job (I‘m looking at all my fellow busy mamas!), Teleties deliver. Ditch the basic ties leaving your hair worse for wear. Your gorgeous locks will thank you!

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Xx,
Sophie 💕