ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hair tie

Okay kiddo, so you know how sometimes you want to keep your hair out of your face or tie it up in a pretty ponytail, right? Well, that's where a hair tie comes in handy. A hair tie is like a little loop or band that you wrap around your hair to hold it in place.

It's kinda like when you tie your shoelaces, except for your hair! Hair ties come in all different colors and sizes, so you can pick one that matches your outfit or your favorite color.

Now, some hair ties are made of really stretchy material, like rubber bands. Others are made of fabric, like a scrunchie. You might even have some hair ties that have little decorations on them, like bows or flowers.

When you want to use a hair tie, you just gather up your hair and wrap it around in a ponytail or bun. Then, you stretch the hair tie around your hair a few times until it feels snug. Ta-da! Your hair is now all tied up and out of your way.

Just don't pull too hard or it might hurt a bit when you're taking it off, okay? And remember to share with your friends if they need a hair tie too!
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