Review title is Stiff, Little Stretch, Lack Elasticity [SEP] For years, I have purchased random brands of elastic hair ties whenever I need more, and they have all performed similarly. I assumed that the Minihope Women's Hair Elastic Thick Ties would be just like the rest. Not so much. When I stretched one of them for the first time, they felt stiff and brittle, unlike all of the other elastic hair ties I have used. These stretch to about twice the original size when pulled, while my others stretch to about three times or more than the original size.<br /><br />Stretching a new Minihope Hair Elastic Thick Tie just three times, it did not return to the original size.  I’m guessing these won’t last long, even though they are more expensive than the ties I usually buy.