While this black headband pretty much fits the bill for a stretchy band to hold my hair back, I was disappointed in the quality. It's very snug and I like the ability to fold it to make it wider or smaller. However, I looks like it was taken from a faded t-shirt. I held it up next to a black headband from "another brand" I've had for over 5 years, and my old one is still much darker in color. So, if you don't care that your black headband looks like it's been washed a few times, go for it.