Made of either 100% silk or silk-like satin, the best silk hair ties can help prevent breakage and stave off unwanted frizz, and they won’t dent fine or fragile hair.

Pure silk ties can present a different sort of problem. Some authorities have no objection to men wearing neckties of a silk-rayon blend or those made of cotton or wool.

Pronto Uomo Price: $40 Sold by Men's Wearhouse, these look and feel like high-priced haberdashery. Made of Chinese silk, they feature a sturdy keeper tab. Top-Knot Ties: ...

Old silk ties work wonderfully for this method. A trip to the local thrift store or consignment shop can yield plenty of pure silk ties, some for $1 each — you can’t beat that.