Sometimes the scrunchie gets to be part of the hairstyle instead of quietly holding it together. Extra fabric gives an XL scrunchie more presence around a ponytail or bun, bringing plenty of color and print along with it. It’s an easy way to make even a simple hairstyle look like there was a little more of a plan involved.

There’s something especially good about all that gathered fabric when the right print is involved. More surface area means more of the design gets to show, letting colors, flowers, patterns, and unexpected details become part of the look rather than disappearing into the hair. A favorite fabric gets considerably more room to have its moment.

Of course, bigger doesn’t mean it needs to wait around for a bigger occasion. An oversized scrunchie can be just as at home with an everyday ponytail as it is finishing a hairstyle meant to go somewhere. When the mood calls for a little more, there’s no particular reason the hair shouldn’t get in on it.