This hair tie is 25 ins long, which means hair 8 to 10 ins long, unless for longer, the hair tie is braided in further down. Experienced hair braiders know what to do with these! I do give instructions for these when they are bought. Amazing washable strong leather. The wearer can leave it in hair for two weeks or more because washing, shampoo, do not make it stiff & nasty..! I found the leather in Alaska years ago, it is really special, so strong.. Here you have 14ct Gold Fill, Sterling Silver, a few Copper Hishi, tiny trade beads in yellow & orange & Turquoise. wow.. Hair Jewelry Tie #3 Leather, Gold Fill, Silver, Copper & Turquoise Kate Drew-Wilkinson 25Ins