Silicone elastics for braiding braids and plugs - transparent
- A discreet choice for bright manes and elegant competition hairstyles.
Clear silicone plaiting bands for plaits and button plaits are the discreet option in the range. They work best on light manes, where they are almost invisible, while for dark hair black or brown bands are the better choice. 500 pieces per pack.
How to use the clear plaiting bands
Divide the mane into even sections and plait each one, then roll the plait into a button plait. Secure the plait by winding the band two or three times around the base. Clear silicone does not stand out against light hair, so the finished plaits look clean and professional.
To take them out, gently slide the band off the end of the plait. A band in good condition can be used again. Replace any that are stretched or damaged.
When to choose clear bands?
Clear bands work best on light manes, where they all but disappear into the hair. On dark hair they are more visible and look less tidy. On bays and blacks, black bands are the better choice, and on chestnuts, brown ones. Keep the clear ones for horses with light hair.
Clear bands at competitions
At competitions every detail of turnout counts. Clear bands make it look as though the button plaits are holding themselves in place, with no visible fastenings. It is a discreet solution you will appreciate above all with competition styles, where the neatness of the plaiting is judged.
How many bands you will use for one plaiting session
A standard mane plaiting takes between 15 and 40 bands. A pack of 500 comfortably lasts a whole competition season, even if you plait often.
Frequently asked questions
Are clear bands really invisible in the mane?
On light manes they are almost invisible, while on dark ones they can be more noticeable and look less tidy. For dark hair, choose black or brown bands, which blend into the hair.
How do clear bands differ from white ones?
White bands are clearly visible on dark manes, while on light ones they give a clean, finished look. Clear bands work best on light manes. For dark hair neither option is a good choice; choose black or brown bands instead.
Do silicone bands pull hair out of the mane?
No. Silicone is elastic and smooth, so it does not catch in the hair the way ordinary rubber bands do. To take one out, simply slide the band gently off the end of the plait. Do not cut it with scissors, because silicone bands in good condition are reusable and can be used again.