Scrunchie facts for kids
A scrunchie (also called a scrunchy) is a soft, fabric-covered hair tie. People use them to hold back short, medium, or long hair. Scrunchies come in many different sizes, colors, and designs. You can find them in simple styles or big, fancy ones. Besides holding hair, scrunchies are also worn around the wrist as a cool accessory to make an outfit look even better!
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The Story of the Scrunchie
The scrunchie was invented by a woman named Rommy Revson. She got a patent for it in 1987. Rommy wanted a hair tie that was softer than the metal ones people used in the 1980s.
She made the first scrunchie herself. Rommy named her new hair accessory "Scunci" after her pet toy poodle. The name "scrunchie" came naturally because the fabric scrunched up when you used it.
Scrunchies became super popular in the 1980s and 1990s. They even made a big comeback in the mid-2010s!
Why Scrunchies Became Popular
Rommy Revson's scrunchies were a huge hit in the 1980s and 1990s. They first became popular in the 80s because they were a gentler way to tie up big hair. Regular hair ties could sometimes damage hair.
Scrunchies also came in many bright colors and fun patterns. This made them perfect for the colorful and bold fashion of the 1980s. Many famous people wore them, like Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Singer Debbie Gibson often wore scrunchies. Even Madonna wore a large velvet scrunchie in her movie Desperately Seeking Susan. Scrunchies also appeared in popular movies like Heathers.
Their popularity continued into the 1990s. You could see scrunchies in TV shows like Friends, Full House, and Seinfeld. Not just celebrities, but even female astronauts used scrunchies to keep their hair neat during space missions!
The Scrunchie Comeback
After being less popular in the early 2000s, the scrunchie made a big return. In the late 2010s, they were seen everywhere again. You could spot them on fashion runways and on famous people like Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Selena Gomez.
Even Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was seen wearing one! Famous singer Lizzo made news when she wore a fancy, jeweled scrunchie backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Scrunchies also showed up in popular shows and movies. In the Netflix movie To All the Boys I've Loved Before, a scrunchie was a symbol of friendship. The character Eleven wore them in the third season of Stranger Things in 2019.
Sometimes, kids and young teens trade scrunchies as a sign of liking someone. A girl might give a boy a scrunchie to show she thinks he's "cute" or is her "crush." The boy might then wear it on his wrist.
Scrunchies are also a key part of the VSCO girl style. This trend started on the app VSCO and became very popular on TikTok. One reason for the scrunchie's recent comeback is that people are more interested in hair health. Scrunchies are gentler on curly or thick hair than regular hair ties.
Different Kinds of Scrunchies
Since scrunchies were invented, there have been more than 500 different designs! Many brands and stores sell them. In 2019, almost every big store in the US sold some type of scrunchie.
The Scünci brand offers many textures, like velvet, satin, and even fur. They also come in bright neon colors and shiny metallic styles. There are also different versions of the scrunchie itself.
One popular type is the scrunchie bow. This is a normal scrunchie with a small or large bow attached to one side. You can also find scrunchies with fun patterns like leopard print, tie-dye, or polka dots. Some even have pictures of animals or flowers on them.
Scrunchies also come in many sizes. Some are as small as a regular hair tie, while others are super big, almost as large as the back of your head!
Images for kids
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Fabric scrunchies.
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Scrunchies made from bead crochet.
See also
In Spanish: Moña (ropa) para niños
