XXL BLOG

Why I'm Taking A Pause From My Small Business
by Tina Nguyen

Stepping back from XXL Scrunchie is one of the hardest decisions I’ve made, but it’s also the one my heart has needed the most. This pause is my chance to rediscover joy, creativity, and balance.
🎁 You’re Invited: XXL Scrunchie’s Christmas In-Person Warehouse Sale!
by Tina Nguyen
For the second time ever, we’re opening the doors to our XXL Scrunchie warehouse in Belleville, Ontario for a ONE-DAY ONLY in-person Christmas shopping event! 🧑🎄🎄 👉 Save the dates: Saturday November 15th📍 250 Sidney Street, Belleville, ON🕙 Doors open...
XXL ADVENT CALENDARS & HOLIDAY PRE-ORDER DETAILS
by Tina Nguyen

The XXL Advent & Holiday Drop Details 🎁
This year’s Advent & Holiday Drop features three limited-edition releases: our 12-Day Advent Calendar, Mystery Christmas Crackers, and Holiday Gift Boxes. Each piece was handmade and assembled by our small team, with packaging designed in-house!
📦 You’re Invited: XXL Scrunchie’s First-Ever In-Person Warehouse Sale!
by Tina Nguyen
For the first time ever, we’re opening the doors to our XXL Scrunchie warehouse in Belleville, Ontario for a TWO-DAY ONLY in-person shopping event! 🎉 👉 Save the dates: Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22📍 250 Sidney Street, Belleville,...
The Benefits of Satin Sleeping Bonnets: For Your Hair 🌙🖤
by Tina Nguyen

At XXL Scrunchie & Co™, we’re all about blending style, function, and self-care. Our newest addition, satin sleeping bonnets, is designed with your hair’s health and comfort in mind. Available in TWO sizes—XL and classic, these bonnets are a must-have for your nighttime routine.
Humane Society HPE - Limited Edition Fundraiser
by Tina Nguyen
Get ready for the Paw Claw, a custom hair claw inspired by my dog, Bruce, launching October 5th, 2024! Not only is it a must-have accessory, but 20% of sales will go to support the Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward. Don’t miss out on this chance to give back!
The Scrunchie Project in The Wellington Times
by Tina Nguyen
Ms. Nguyen’s link to Reaching for Rainbows came through a former board member. “I wanted to start giving back to the community, and I thought of a special line of scrunchies in colours to match the Reaching for Rainbows brand. The designs are floral, youthful and cute,” she said. She invited the girls in the program to submit names for the scrunchies, and then asked her social media followers to vote on the choices. The final list of eight includes Fruit Explosion, Blue Lagoon, and Farmer’s Plants.
Reaching For Rainbows - Limited Edition Collaboration
by Tina Nguyen
Reaching for Rainbows is a Prince Edward County-based registered charity dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing space every school year for 30 girls aged six to nine years old. XXL Scrunchie is collaborating with Reaching for Rainbows in Picton, Ontario. 20% of sales from this limited edition scrunchie launch will be directly donated to Reaching for Rainbows.
XXL SCRUNCHIE FEATURED ON S18 E9 DRAGONS' DEN 🐉🔥
by Tina Nguyen
I’m so excited to announce that my small business will be featured on the new season of Dragons’ Den. Want to find out if I got a deal or not? Tune in to CBC on Thursday November 16th, 2023 at 8pm (830 NT) to see me take on the Dragons.
Healthy Hair, Happy You: The Benefits of Using a Wide Tooth Comb
by Courtney Wannamaker
Hair combs have been used for thousands of years, and there’s a good reason why. Historically, the hair comb is a tool with a variety of essential features from styling to decoration, and most importantly hygiene. Our stylish and practical...
Sweet Dreams and Great Hair: The Top Benefits of Satin Pillowcases
by Courtney Wannamaker
These satin pillowcases are a must add to your hair and skin care routine. In a world filled with skin and hair products, choosing a satin pillowcase is a cost effective and simple solution to level up your beauty routine and ensure healthier hair and skin.
Best Health Mag: 19 Wonderful Gifts to Give to Yourself Because You Deserve It
by Tina Nguyen
   Source: Best Health Mag
From Sketchbooks to Scrunchies
by Tina Nguyen
I get a lot of questions from customers and fellow small-business owners about how XXL & CO. came to be. The short answer is that I sewed a scrunchie for my cousin for Christmas about one year ago and, when she loved it, I decided to turn it into a business.
Six Reasons Why We Love Scrunchies!!
by Justine Rogers

Still on the fence about whether to make the switch from hair ties to scrunchies? That decision should be easy! Let us walk you through a few of the many reasons scrunchies are the superior hair accessories. 
The Belleville Local: XXL Scrunchie Supports Local Hospital #StayHome Collection
by Tina Nguyen
Tina Nguyen and her company recently donated $2,553 to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation. Proceeds were raised through the sale of XXL scrunchies (#stayhome collection.) | Charlotte Buckle Photography. By AMANDA LORBETSKI, The Belleville Local A local business has launched a new...
Happy Soul Project - University of Toronto Fundraiser
by Tina Nguyen
50% of profits from this collection will be directly donated towards @happysoulproject_uoft’s #differentisbeautiful Classroom Calendar Project. Every year, this calendar features children of all abilities and is used as a teaching tool in the classroom to discuss disabilities and the importance of inclusion. Their goal is to put a calendar up in as many classrooms across the Greater Toronto Area as possible in 2021. Every scrunchie sold will support one calendar for a classroom in the GTA.
Global News: Canadian-Made Products To Support In A Pandemic
by Tina Nguyen

"XXL Scrunchie & Co is a Canadian business, based in Belleville, Ont., and run by Tina, a mural artist. She used to sew them with a needle and thread and it would take almost an entire day just to do one scrunchie."

By Katie Scott Global News
Scrunchie Benefits For Your Hair
by Tina Nguyen

XXL Scrunchie holds up (comfortably might we add) thick hair! For thin hair it gives the appearance of having more volume thanks to our XXL size!
1. PROTECTION
2. COMFORT
3. VERSATILE
4. THICK & THIN HAIR, NO PROBLEM