Most common hair accessories are made from cheap plastic (like acrylic or PVC), which is 100% synthetic, non-biodegradable, and harmful to the environment. These plastics can take 400+ years to break down — if ever.

Cellulose acetate, on the other hand, is a semi-synthetic material made from renewable natural sources like wood pulp and cotton fibers. It contains up to 60–80% natural cellulose, which makes it significantly more eco-friendly than standard plastic.