Thursday, July 7, 2011

USES FOR ELASTIC HAIR BANDS


Here is a unique idea from my sweetie Lady Hawk.

USES FOR ELASTIC HAIR BANDS:
I have this ginormous collection of cloth covered elastic hair bands; so I thought what else could I use these for. Being as I have very long thick hair this is something that I always have lying around me; by the bedside, in the car, in my purse, and even hanging in the shower. So I thought what a perfect time to write the uses I currently use & just made up. I have put a package of about 30 in my 72 hour bag ones that were muted colors as to blend in with nature. I also keep a small zipper bag from Clinique slam full of these. I prefer the ones with no metal connectors. These pinch and bind hair and are somewhat painful when removing. Whenever I find them on sale or on the clearance rack I stock up. I do prefer the Goody’s brand of hair products but I have found many cheaper versions of the same bands at my local dollar stores. Feel free to comment and add more that you thought of. I’d love to see 100 uses for such an under used essential item I could never live without. 

USES FOR ELASTIC HAIR BANDS: 
1.        THE OBVIOUS ONE PULL BACK HAIR FROM FACE.  USE 1 FOR A PONY TAIL OR USE 2 FOR PIGGY TAILS, OR EVEN USE 3 FOR A BUN. 
2.        INCORPORATE IT USING POSSIBLE MORE THAN 1 OR 2 IN TO A SLING SHOT.
3.        TURN IT INTO A HIGH-END RUBBER BAND:  BUNDLE PENS, PENCILS, BAND-AIDS, ETC…
4.        SEPARATE STRING FROM ELASTIC AND USE A FUEL FOR FIRE.
5.        USE BRIGHTLY COLORED BANDS AS TRAIL MARKERS.  OTHERS WILL SEE THEM TO HELP LOCATE YOU IN A LOST SITUATION. YOU CAN USE THEM TO FIND YOU WAY BACK FROM YOUR INITIAL LOCATION.
6.        USE TO HELP MAKE YOUR SNARE.
7.        USE TO LASH SMALL ITEMS TO YOUR BAGS OR LUGGAGE, (KEYS & FLASHLIGHTS).
8.        A GARDEN USE IS SIMPLY TO TIE BACK PLANTS WHERE NEEDED.  YOU CAN CUT OR USE WHOLE.
9.        USE TO HOLD SOCKS UP HIGH.
10.     USE TO HOLD TROUSERS TIGHTLY AROUND ANKLES
11.     IN EMERGENCY SITUATION:  BIND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS IN COLOR COORDINATED BUNDLES.  FOR EXAMPLE:  CAR DOCS IN RED, HOUSE DOCS IN BLUE, INSURANCE IN YELLOW, BANKING IN GREEN.
12.     USE FOR A PULL TAB ON ZIPPERS ON COATS OR BAGS.
13.     USE DIFFERENT COLOR TO DESIGNATE BAGS IN FAMILY.  MOM/PINK, DAD/BLUE, DAUGHTER/PURPLE, SON/GREEN, PET/ORANGE.
14.     TO CLEAN PET EARS THOSE THAT ARE SUPER HAIRY OR LONG PULL BACK EARS AND TIE & CLEAN AWAY. 
15.     PRETTY COLORS FOR BRACELETS TO ENTERTAIN LITTLE GIRLS (NOT A GREAT USE BUT I PROMISE IF YOU GIVE SOME BRIGHTLY COLORED BANDS TO A 3-6 YR OLD GIRL SHE WILL NOT REFUSE THEM!)
16.     USE AS A HOLDER AROUND WRAPPING ON SODA, FOOD, OR CUPS.  COVER CAN DRINKS WITH CLING OR FOIL AND SURROUNDS WITH BAND TO SECURE WRAP TIGHTER. 
17.     A WHITE TRASH MONEY CLIP:  HOLD YOUR LICENSE, MONEY, INSURANCE CARDS, ETC….
18.     WRAP AROUND RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.  RED FOR NEEDS CHARGING OR GREEN FOR CHARGED.
19.     OF COURSE THESE SHOOT TOO JUST AS WELL AS NORMAL RUBBER BANDS TOO. 
20.     USE AS A BOOKMARK.
21.     NORMAL EVERYDAY STUFF WRAP AROUND A COORDINATING COLOR ON A CANDLE TO KEEP WAX FROM DRIPPING DOWN.
22.     AND THERE IS ALWAYS A USE FOR TIE DYING WITH THESE TOO JUST LIKE A REGULAR RUBBER BAND.
23.     IN A PINCH REMOVE FABRIC AND MELT ELASTIC DOWN FOR GLUE.
24.     ART PROJECT MAKE PEG BOARD WITH NAILS AND WRAP BANDS AROUND FOR A DESIGN.  NOT REALLY USEFUL IDEA IN A SHTF SITUATION BUT I’M GIRL SO SHUT UP.
25.     USE A SPLINT FOR A BROKEN FINGER.
26.     USE A MARKER ON WATER, SOAP, ALCOHOL, OR ETC.  IN A SITUATION WHERE YOU MAY NEED TO RATION OFF CERTAIN ITEMS.
27.     WRAP AROUND YOURSELF OR DAY PLANNER TO HELP YOU IN REMEMBERING SPECIAL EVENTS OR THINGS TO DO.
28.     USE A FEW TO MAKE A SAFETY STRAP FOR YOUR GLASSES.
29.     USE A FINGER EXERCISE GAME…AGAIN NOT TO USEFUL.
30.     WRAP A FEW AROUND A POLE/STICK FOR A COMFORT GRIP FOR WALKING.
31.     THE OLD RUBBER BAND BALL TOO WILL ALSO WORK WITH THESE.  A STRESS RELEIVER.  NOT A BAD STORAGE FOR THESE TOO AS THEY WILL TAKE UP LESS SPACE IN A BAG.
32.     WRAP AROUND EGGS TO MAKE PATTERNS BEFORE YOU DYE THEM.  THIS WILL PROBABLY WORK BETTER WITH REAL RUBBER BANDS BUT COVER COLORS MAY BLEED TOO THINK I MIGHT TRY THIS ONE NEXT EASTER. 
33.     LOCK CABINETS FROM YOUNG CHILDREN.
34.     SORT OUT WIRES AND ELECTRICAL CORDS.
35.     WRAP AROUND BOTTLES OF SHAMPOO & SOAPS IN THE SHOWER NO GRIP SLIPS.
36.     SPOON SAVER, WRAP AROUND SPOON HANDLE AT WHERE IT WOULD MEET THE RIM OF BOWL.
37.     ALSO A PENCIL GRIPPER.
38.     WRAP AROUND FINGERS TO USE A THIMBLE.
39.     USE WITH SOME TOYS AS A POWER SOURCE.
40.     USE TO ABSORB KINETIC ENERGY.
41.     USE A COMPASS TO DRAW CIRCLES.

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