Paisley scrunchies do more than scrunch! Here at Just Paisley, we have developed 6 other practical and outrageous uses for that beautiful Paisley Pattern scrunchie that will make you want to go and buy one today.
But before we get to those 6 other uses, let's look at the main use for a scrunchie:
Hair tie
A scrunchie is used to gather or bunch up hair and is of no hair-related use to bald people. However, if you are a bald person, fear not - we will soon get to those 6 other uses.
The elasticated nature of the scrunchie makes it perfect for grabbing and holding hair. A string or pasta scrunchie would not be effective for the same use.
Why wear a hair scrunchie?
A scrunchie is a major appearance-deflecting agent and can be used to hide you cannot be bothered tidying up your hair before meeting whomever you are meeting.
Wearing a scrunchie in your hair tells people two main things. It tells you that when you wear it, what you are doing right now is mundane and of no real importance in your life.
To the person who meets the scrunchie-wearing you, it says ‘As a minutely small gesture of respect to you, I have put a small fabric scrunchie in my hair, to lessen the effects of my appearance on your poor eyes - but I’m not out to impress you right now. That comes later when this scrunchie will completely take on another form and knock you out.’
What does your hair scrunchie say about you?
Over time, the scrunchie has evolved into a real statement maker - the scrunchie you wear can be a real giveaway about your personality type, needs, wants, mood, educational qualifications, libido, clairvoyant abilities, and current work and marital status. Maybe that’s a slight exaggeration!
But, this makes the scrunchie one of the most important parts of your wardrobe. Small but nimble, colourful but thoughtful, inexpensive and always inexpensive looking - there is no reason not to own a scrunchie or two - and ideally a Paisley Pattern scrunchie.
And if you are the guy with the long hair, what could be more 'real man' friendly than a cool Paisley bandana red scrunchie?
Not sure? Maybe other potential uses for your scrunchie might convince you!
6 Other Uses For Your Paisley Hair Scrunchie
1. Wristband
It is a difficult truth for some scrunchie wearers to grasp, but some people never wear their scrunchie in their hair. No, they wear them as wristbands.
A bridesmaid’s dress, which really should be plain – unless they plan to upstage the bride – is the perfect outfit to be accessorised by a Paisley Print scrunchie wristband. Without Paisley napkins or handkerchiefs, the bridesmaids will find alternative uses for that beautiful scrunchie.
Key Point: All the usual rules about Paisley attire apply. If the scrunchie is Paisley, the outfit must be a plain contrast against the scrunchie's pattern.
2. Coffin accompaniment
When someone dies, it is customary in some cultures to place something personal with them to accompany them on the next stage of their journey.
In these economically challenging times, it makes no sense for them to go with anything of any value. Let’s face it, everyone who dies suddenly develops a sense of humour. They would be laughing – if they were not dead – at the thought of the family fighting over their gold watch. So, let them have that last laugh, and place their favourite black scrunchie in with them.
3. Elastic band replacement
There is no getting away from it for the scrunchie. It doesn't matter whether it is the red scrunchie, the black scrunchie, or the white scrunchie - all scrunchies are attention seekers. If they were people, they would be Hollywood wannabes – but every scrunchie cannot always be a Tom Cruise or a Margot Robbie.
Scrunchies sometimes need to get down and dirty! Tom Cruise couldn’t even be an actor, in a professional sense if he didn’t have fellow unknown actors to act with.
It is the same with scrunchies. For every successful scrunchie, you also need millions of other scrunchies that are prepared to double up as elastic bands.
Elastic bands are vital components of the modern world. As such, they should not be looked down on. Remember, most successful scrunchies started as humble elastic bands.
4. Hair protector
Scrunchies will not protect all of your hair. They will protect your favourite hairs. If your favourite hairs are grouped, a PVC crunchie is ideal for protecting them from the elements.
Key Point: If your favourite hairs are scattered across your head, a scrunchie is not suitable for you. Instead, try wrapping each favourite hair in a breathable individual hair protector suit. If this is too impractical, or costly, a beautiful Paisley scarf or, even a decorative Paisley umbrella will do much the same thing.
5. Spanish or Mexican dress accentuator
Your typical Spanish or Mexican dress has frills on the upper arm. These can be accentuated by bunching together numerous scrunchies and rolling them up the arm to the accentuation point. Placing multiple scrunchies on top of each other greatly widens the width of the upper arm. You are then only limited in what you achieve by the number of scrunchies you possess.
Key Point: Overzealous use of scrunchies can be expensive (by scrunchie standards) and will ultimately make you look like a Spanish weightlifter, which is fine if you are going for the Spanish weightlifter look.
6. Horsetail tie
If you are not a ‘horsey’ person and need to tie a horse’s tail in an emergency - take off your scrunchie and place the horse’s tail inside it. This will serve as a temporary tie until a horse person has arrived.
Key Point: Horses are notoriously volatile creatures, particularly if someone grabs their tail. If angered, they will kick out. The result could be extreme pain or even more extreme – death.
So, there you have it. Hopefully, you have been convinced that your wardrobe (free-standing or built-in) needs to be lit up - not literally - by a Paisley scrunchie.