Abstract: A hairband construction, preferably for use in a ponytail hair style, is provided which is formed from an elongated material section and an elongated elastic section having a cross-section generally smaller than that of the material section. A pair of connectors are adapted to secure ends of the plastic section to regions adjacent to the ends of the material section. The connectors are flat plates, which may be secured to the material section with an adhesive. The connectors also have holes for the receipt of an end of the elastic section.

Abstract: A headband construction is provided which is formed from an elongated material section and an elongated elastic section having a cross section generally smaller than that of the material section. A pair of clips are provided which secure each end of the material section to a corresponding end of the elastic section. The clips have inwardly facing grippers such as pointed teeth at each end thereof and may for example be crimped to secure the sections together. Preferably, a cover is provided for each clip which cover is held in place at least in part by the corresponding clip. For the preferred embodiment, the covering is a cord which is secured at at least one end in the clip means and is wrapped therearound. For preferred embodiments the material section is formed of a plurality of elongated strands of material which are interconnected by wrapping, braiding or twisting.