this review title is: still working and the content is: i love these they hold my long thick hair back easily and i can use them for fancier styles on those rare occasions when i take the time i have been using my first set for over a year and the stretch is still there my only complaint is being unable to choose colors you get what they send but that will not stop me from getting more.there are other information for this review, one is this reviewer did purchase it and the other is 3 people think this review is helpful.