You lay off extreme heat, you use a hair mask twice a week and you always use a comb on wet hair (never a brush!). You know how to take care of your strands and keep them healthy and as free from damage as possible. Unfortunately, something as small as your hair tie can wreak havoc on your mane, especially if you have fine or color-treated hair. Pick up one of these ouchless hair ties to protect those strands you worked so hard to keep healthy and strong.

These hair ties don’t contain metal that will pull at your hair but instead, they’re made of elastic to bend and move with your ponytail. Whether you favor a top knot, a low bun or a mid-ponytail, this metal-free material is clutch in reducing pulling and the head soreness that can come from it. Choose from floral styles that will make you stand out or shades that match your hair to blend right in. They make great gifts, too, for a friend who experiments with her hair or a little sister who is just jumping in on the ponytail trend. We’ve rounded up some of the best choices for everyone in your life.