Spiral hair ties like the invisibobble [1] aren't just for holding your hair off your face during a workout (although they're perfect for doing just that). This versatile and fun hair accessory [2] can be used in so many sweet Summer styles, as the Love Island girls [3] know only too well. Used in the right way, these little magic spirals can hold a bun in place, replace a dozen kirby grips in a messy updo, or keep your plaits in place in a cool, modern way. Because of the way they're structured, these bands work on all hair thicknesses and give great grip without damaging the hair. Take a look at our pick of the bunch for how best to use the bands during the warmer months, from plaits and ponytails to buns and bunches, and if the unthinkable happens to yours and it won't shrink back into shape, discover how to mend that stretched-out bobble [4].
Spiral bobbles are perfect for a high ponytail.
Stretch it out and weave it into your plait.
Use in a simple tucked ponytail for that effortless look.
Top and bottom your twists and plaits with spiral bobbles.
Use in a shade that's similar to your hair tone for a subtle look.
Hold a messy bun at the end of twists with a bobble.
Spiral bobbles work particularly well with curls, especially in this cute half up 'do.
The new style of Invisibobble with a band attached is ideal for your Summer workouts.
Who said ponytails had to be boring?
A messy bun is easily held with a spiral bobble.
Get that "My Little Pony"-perfect ponytail with yours.
Match a pair to hold your plaited pigtails.
Spread yours out to make a statement.
Gwen Stefani [5], eat your heart out — the perfect style for Summer festivals.
The half up twist got a new twist with a spiral bobble.
They even work with sleek styles — like those you'd wear to a Summer wedding — when you dangle some bling off yours.
Use it to hold your suspended infinity braid in place.
A high bun is the perfect way to use spiral bobbles.
Add yours to a side ponytail.
Secure French braids into a ponytail with one.
Slip your ponytail back through a spiral bobble for a casual look.
Spiral bobbles look so pretty at the end of an elaborate braid.
If ever you saw an image that summed up your Summer holiday hair, this is surely it.
Secure your Dutch braid into a ponytail with a spiral bobble.
Securing a sleek bun just got so much simpler.
Pretty plaits call for pretty spiral bobbles.