1. Use in place of standard hair ties or fabric scrunchies for ponytails, buns, and loose styles.
2. Tie gently without pulling too tight, as tightness rather than the material causes most tension-related breakage.
3. Vary the position of your tie daily to avoid creating a consistent pressure point in the same spot.
4. Hand wash with a gentle detergent and lay flat to air dry. Avoid machine washing and tumble drying.

Yes. The key difference is friction. Standard fabric scrunchies grip the hair as they're twisted, which creates friction and pulls at individual strands. Silk is smooth enough that it slides rather than grips, which is why you see significantly less breakage and snagging at the tie point over time.