The best replacement for velcro is hot rollers.

The best alternatives to velcro are rated as following:
★★★★★  hot rollers
★★  magnetic rollers
★★  snaps
★★  hook and loop
★  snap cloth diapers
★  laces
★  foam rollers
★  zipper
★  snap diapers
★  dual lock
★  lace boxing gloves
★  snaps cloth diapers
★  shoelaces
★  laces climbing shoes
★  aplix
★  sponge rollers
★  buckle grips
  snap diaper
  lace climbing shoes
  snap
  lace up boxing gloves
  zippers
  hook loop
  double sided tape
  velcro
  hooks
  shoestrings

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Speaking about velcro, one probably shouldn't forget about elastic.

Other search terms related to velcro and their ratings are:
★★★★★ elastic
★★★★ double sided tape
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