During the Friday afternoon matchup in Birmingham, Alabama, some UNC players wore hair scrunchies that were crocheted by 9-year-old Gracie Lanning, a Chapel Hill resident and life-long Tar Heels fan.

If you like a tight bun or high ponytail, reduce the strain by securing a soft, smooth satin or silk scrunchie. It’ll protect the hair shaft and reduce further breakage. But, functionality doesn ...