So when I learned TIY hair ties—superlong, loopable elastics that can be customized for any hair type—were originally made by legit professional athletes, I knew I had to try them..As someone with fine, flat (and recently damaged by blonde highlights!) I’m not sprinting down a field or driving to the basket (though, do burpees in Barry’s count for something? I tend to reach for them whenever I want to throw my hair into a ponytail or messy bun—whether I’m heading to a workout (remember, Barry’s? For my fine hair, for example, I only need one loop, while a thicker texture may need two to four. TIY Pre-Tied Hair Ties are in the July Allure Beauty Box.