excellent less expensive and higher quality than others [SEP] if you have not used one of these before they are great for curly hair holding things in place without potential breakage i have been buying them often since my previously straight hair turned curly a year or two back and they are super helpful i love this bulk package since this type of hair tie does tend to break occasionally especially if you pull them all the way tight since that is not the intended usage but these seem stronger than most and they cost significantly less than the other ones i have been buying