{ "id": "large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne", "sku": "large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne", "title": "Large Silk Scrunchies 3 Pack (Black, Apricot, Champagne)", "slug": "large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne", "price": 43.99, "currency": "NZD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scrunchies", "category_label": "Silk Scrunchies", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/main-large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne-5.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne-6.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne-7.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "A three pack of mulberry silk scrunchies in black, apricot and champagne, each with a stretchy inner band that fits from about 10 cm up to 22 cm around.", "description": "The problem with ordinary hair ties\n\nMost of us learned to tie our hair back with whatever was nearest. A thin elastic from a chemist packet. A rubber band off the broccoli. A fabric tie from the supermarket that was fine for a week and then went slack.\n\nThey all do the basic job. They also all share the same flaw. The hold comes from a narrow strip pressing hard against one small section of hair. That concentrated pressure is what gives you the dent, the sore patch behind your ear and the little fuzz of broken ends where the tie sat all day.\n\nA large silk scrunchie solves that by changing the shape of the problem. Instead of a thin line of pressure, you get a wide band of gathered fabric spreading the hold across a much bigger area. Less force in any one spot. Less of a mark when you take it out.\n\nWhat a silk scrunchie actually is\n\nUnder the fabric, a scrunchie is just an elastic loop. The difference is everything wrapped around it.\n\nA sewn tube of silk is gathered along the elastic so the fabric bunches up. That bunching is what creates the soft, full look, and it is also what gives you the wider contact area. When you wrap the scrunchie around a ponytail, the gathers compress and grip, but they grip with cloth rather than rubber.\n\nSilk matters here because of its surface. It is a smooth fibre, so hair slides across it with less friction than it does across cotton, terry towelling or a bare elastic. You feel this most when you take the tie out. A silk scrunchie tends to ease off rather than drag.\n\nThis set is listed as silk, in a large size, with a stretch range of roughly 10 cm to 22 cm around. The momme weight and weave are not specified in this record, so we will not guess at them.\n\nWho these suit\n\nThe honest answer is most people, but some will notice the difference more than others.\n\nIf you have thick or curly hair, the large size is the main draw. A standard small scrunchie has to be stretched near its limit to get around a thick ponytail, and a stretched-out elastic is both uncomfortable and short-lived. A large one takes that bulk in its stride, usually with a single loop and a half twist.\n\nIf you have fine hair, the appeal is comfort rather than capacity. You will need a few wraps to feel secure, and the trade-off is that the fabric never digs in the way a thin elastic does. Plenty of people with fine hair prefer silk hair ties for exactly this reason.\n\nIf you mostly tie your hair up for sleep, a large scrunchie is a good shape to work with. A loose bun held high and soft keeps hair off your face and does not create a hard lump to lie on.\n\nIf you want something that looks a bit more finished than a black elastic on your wrist, the champagne one in this set does that quietly. Silk has a soft shine that reads as considered without being flashy.\n\nChoosing a size\n\nScrunchies come in roughly three sizes, and the right one depends on hair volume more than hair length.\n\nSmall ones are tidy and discreet. They work for fine hair, braids and tight styles, but they struggle with bulk.\n\nMedium is the all-rounder. It handles most ponytails and does not look oversized.\n\nLarge, which is what you have here, is for volume and for look. If your ponytail is thick, if your curls take up space, or if you simply like the fuller look of a big scrunchie sitting at the base of your hair, go large. The stretch range to 22 cm means it will also happily hold a smaller ponytail with extra wraps.\n\nA quick test. Wrap your hand around your dry, gathered ponytail and look at how much space your fingers make. If the circle is close to or wider than a drink can, a large scrunchie is the sensible pick.\n\nPicking colours\n\nYou get three here, so the pressure is off, but it is worth knowing what each one does.\n\nBlack is the workhorse. It vanishes into dark hair, it does not fight with anything you wear, and it is the one to grab for the gym or a long day at a desk.\n\nApricot is warm and soft. It shows up nicely against blonde, light brown and grey hair, and it looks intentional rather than functional.\n\nChampagne is the pale neutral. It has a bit of sheen, which makes it the one for a dinner or an event where you still want your hair up but want it to look considered.\n\nSpread them out. One in the handbag, one on the bedside table, one in the gym bag. That way you always have one to hand, and no single scrunchie takes all the wear.\n\nGetting the hold right\n\nA scrunchie behaves differently from a thin elastic, and a lot of first-time frustration comes from treating them the same way.\n\nGather your hair, hold it in one hand, then slide the scrunchie on rather than stretching and snapping it. Each wrap adds grip, so stop when it feels secure rather than when it feels tight. Overtightening is the main cause of marks and discomfort, and it does not actually make the hold last longer.\n\nFor thick hair, one loop with a half twist usually does it. For fine hair, two or three wraps. For a bun, loop it once around the twisted hair, then pull a section of hair through on the final wrap.\n\nTo take it out, ease the loop open with two fingers and lift it off. Pulling it straight down the length of your hair is what causes snagging, no matter what the tie is made from.\n\nLooking after them\n\nSilk does not demand much, but it does ask for a little care.\n\nWash by hand in cool water with a detergent made for delicates. Swirl rather than scrub, and skip the soaking. Rinse until the water runs clear, then press the scrunchie between a folded towel to take the water out. Do not wring it.\n\nReshape the loop while it is damp and lay it flat to dry, somewhere out of direct sun. Heat and strong sunlight are both hard on silk and on elastic, so skip the dryer and the radiator.\n\nWash the black one on its own the first time, as you would with any dark dyed fabric. After that the three can share a basin.\n\nStore them flat or loosely in a drawer. The one thing to avoid is leaving a scrunchie stretched over a bottle, a jar or a door handle for weeks at a time. That slowly tires the elastic and you lose the snap.\n\nWash every week or two with normal wear, and more often if you wear one to the gym or use a lot of styling product. Rotating through all three keeps any one of them from doing all the work.\n\nWhen a scrunchie is not the answer\n\nIt is worth being straight about this. A scrunchie is a soft, forgiving hold. If you need a ponytail that will not shift through a netball game or a long run, a tight sports elastic will hold firmer, and you accept the crease as the price.\n\nScrunchies are at their best for everyday wear, for working at a desk, for sleep, for the school run and for days when your hair goes up and down a few times. That is a lot of hours, which is why most people end up owning several.\n\nThe short version\n\nA large silk scrunchie spreads the hold across a wide band of smooth fabric instead of a thin line of rubber. That is more comfortable, kinder to the hair where it sits, and it leaves a softer mark when you take it out.\n\nThis set gives you three in black, apricot and champagne, with a stretch range of roughly 10 cm to 22 cm, so it covers fine hair with a few wraps and thick hair with one. Hand wash in cool water, dry flat, store loose, and they will keep their look.\n\nIf you have been using the same stretched-out elastic for a year, this is an easy upgrade and an easier gift.", "llm_summary": "A three piece set of large silk scrunchies in black, apricot and champagne, listed as silk material and sold as 3 count in a single pack. An elasticated band inside the fabric loop allows a stretch range of roughly 10 cm to 22 cm, so the scrunchies suit straight, curly, thick or thin hair. They are described for adult use. Packaging measures 15.8 x 12.4 x 2.6 cm and weighs 30 grams. Brand, country of origin, momme weight and weave are not specified in this record. Care is hand wash in cool water, dry flat, no tumble drying. Shipped by tracked courier from Australian warehouses, most New Zealand orders arrive in 5 to 10 working days.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.co.nz/api/products/large-silk-scrunchies-3-pack-black-apricot-champagne.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-11" }