I love everything about these! I have five now, I can't stop! The velvet makes it so they don't slip, but they don't catch your baby hairs like elastic. I have a big head so after a while day I need to take it off, but I can wear this band so much longer than usual and it is the only headband i use for working out! I am a cardio dance fitness instructor and I always rave about this product in my classes!