This is THE ORIGINAL, high-quality, patented PONY-O, with a solid copper core. Our unique patented hair accessories are a game-changer for anyone with hair and/or hair extensions! Designed in the USA, the PONY-O replaces conventional, outdated, damaging ponytail holders such as elastic hair ties, stretchy telephone cords, hair bands, claw clips and hair clips and pins. Nicol Harvie, the inventor of PONY-O products, designed the original product for herself, realizing that there was a real need for a ponytail holder that was comfortable, secure, comfortable and non-damaging, Nicol patented her products and made them available people with hair all over the world! PONY-O's last hundreds of uses, and costs about 1 to 2 cents a wear. Your hair will love PONY-O too! BENEFITS FOR YOUR HAIR TYPE: THIN/FINE hair will look 100% thicker, full of volume! You will see an instant difference. The PONY-O stays in place without breaking or damaging soft fine hair, and will never rip or pull when you take it out. THICK hair will stay secure and comfortable all day, lifting and holding the weight of your hair. Much stronger than any other hair tie on the market, thick hair feels weightless in the PONY-O. CURLY hair will not get flattened or get caught in your PONY-O. The unique design prevents damage and breakage. SHORT hair we do care! PONY-O offers a variety of surprisingly easy style ideas for your short hair, and because of the width PONY-O holds those short layers back that hair ties miss. The PONY-O is a culmination of 35 years of hard work and innovation. Thanks to our unique approach and years of customer feedback, we are transforming the beauty industry, one ponytail holder at a time. We believe that all hair accessories should be comfortable, secure, non-damaging and easy to use. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service and high quality products as well as easy to follow directions for endless beautiful styles that keep up with the current trends.