Finding the right hair accessory for dance class sounds simple. But any dancer or dance parent knows the reality: scrunchies fall out mid-pirouette, colours clash with costumes, and cheaper options lose their shape after a few washes. A Scout Active Scrunchies buying guide saves you the guesswork. Here is everything you need to pick the right design for your dance style.
What Makes Scout Active Scrunchies Different
Not all scrunchies are made for movement. Scout Active Scrunchies are built specifically for active wear. The elastic is firm enough to hold a bun or ponytail through class without loosening, but gentle enough not to leave a crease or cause headaches during long rehearsals.
The fabric is soft, breathable and moisture-wicking, which matters when your dancer is working hard under stage lights or in a warm studio. The prints stay vibrant wash after wash, so the scrunchie that looked great on day one still looks great months later.
They are also thick enough to do real work. Thin, flimsy scrunchies flatten under the weight of thick or long hair. These hold their shape and volume, which means a neater, more secure style for class, rehearsal or performance.
Choosing the Right Design for Your Dance Style
Scout Active Scrunchies come in a range of bold prints. The right choice depends on how and where you are wearing them.
Ballet and Classical Dance
Ballet has strict uniform requirements at most schools. Neutral tones and understated prints work best here. Look for designs in black, white, blush or soft patterns that complement a pink or skin-tone leotard without drawing attention away from the lines of the body.
A clean bun is the goal. Choose a scrunchie that wraps neatly without bunching and holds fine or sleek hair firmly in place.
Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary
These styles give dancers far more freedom with their look. Bold prints, bright colours and expressive patterns suit the energy of jazz and hip hop classes. Contemporary dancers often prefer a high ponytail or half-up style, so a scrunchie with good hold and visual impact works well.
This is where Scout Active prints really shine. Bright geometrics, florals and colour-blocked designs pair naturally with the strong aesthetics of these genres.
Acrobatics and Gymnastics-Style Classes
For acro or tumbling, security is the priority. Hair must stay out of the face through flips, rolls and inversions. Choose a design with a tighter elastic core and consider using two scrunchies layered for extra hold on very long or thick hair.
Eisteddfod and Competition Days
On competition days, the scrunchie often becomes part of the overall look. Coordinate the print or colour with the costume rather than trying to match exactly. A complementary colour from the costume palette often photographs better than an exact match.
Sizing and Fit: What to Know Before You Buy
Scout Active Scrunchies are designed as a standard adult size, which suits most teens and adults comfortably. For younger dancers with fine or shorter hair, one scrunchie is usually enough. Dancers with very thick or long hair may prefer to wrap twice or layer two for a more secure hold.
If your dancer wears a bun for class, make sure the scrunchie sits flat around the base without gaping. A scrunchie that gaps has too much slack for that hair thickness and will not hold reliably through movement.
- Fine hair: standard wrap, single scrunchie holds well
- Medium to thick hair: wrap twice for a neater, tighter bun
- Very long or heavy hair: layer two scrunchies or use a pin to secure
- Short hair ponytail: works best with a single wrap, choose a smaller-volume style
Care and Longevity
To keep Scout Active Scrunchies looking their best, wash them in a mesh laundry bag on a gentle cycle. Avoid the dryer. Lay flat or hang to air dry so the elastic retains its stretch. Scrunchies that go through a hot dryer repeatedly lose elasticity faster and the fabric can pill.
Store them off a hook or around a rolled towel rather than balled up in a bag. This keeps the shape intact between wears.
With proper care, a quality scrunchie should last a full dance season and beyond. That makes the investment genuinely worthwhile compared to buying cheaper options repeatedly.
Shop Scout Active Scrunchies at Total Dance
Whether you are shopping for a first-year ballet student or a senior dancer heading into competition season, there is a design to suit. Browse our Scout Active Scrunchies collection to see the full range of available prints and colours. Stock on specific prints can move quickly around eisteddfod season, so it is worth checking in regularly if you have a particular colour in mind.
If you need help matching a scrunchie to a costume or uniform, our team is happy to assist. Shop the range here and find the design that works hardest for your dance style.
