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Seashell · 07-22-2005, 07:32 AM

Do you have to use the rubberband bows? My fingers seem so big and awkward trying to put that tiny little rubberband on her hair, which is not very long yet. If it okay to use a baby barrette with velcro?

Seashell

JCarlson2004 · 07-22-2005, 08:01 AM

I think that would be fine. Just make sure she can't eat or choke or it.

jwash · 07-22-2005, 01:46 PM

I've tried every hair thing known to man with little success. The rubber bands work but the longer they are in, the more tangled Chloe's hair gets, and Lacey's hair is so fine and thin a band does not work. The little kid hair clips that have "teeth" work for Chloe but I caught her biting Lacey's barrette out of her hair inorder to chew on it. So, now Lacey is topnot deficient, I'm thinking a little hairspray might hold it down until it grows out. The next think I'm going to try is putting the band in and then a bow separately. Hopefully that will work. I hate seeing their hair in their eyes.

red98vett · 07-22-2005, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Seashell

Do you have to use the rubberband bows? My fingers seem so big and awkward trying to put that tiny little rubberband on her hair, which is not very long yet. If it okay to use a baby barrette with velcro?

Seashell

I have a Daisey Velcro bow for my girls - I HAVE to use a rubber band first - the trick to them is dont leave the same band in for too long cause it WILL tangle and be tough to get out -

There are Laytex Bands that work really well but they are TINY so you'd probably have trouble with those too - I use scrunchies alot - but with puppies - you have to be very careful they don't chew on one - they can unravel - so it's just a matter of finding something that works for YOU and that you can take on and off easily - Bows are tricky - but....the more you do it - the better you'll get at it -

FireFish · 07-22-2005, 04:34 PM

Can anyone post pics of the options they are talking abput. I am at a loss for the different things. Are the bands like ones used on braces?

red98vett · 07-22-2005, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FireFish

Can anyone post pics of the options they are talking abput. I am at a loss for the different things. Are the bands like ones used on braces?

yes...I have some I got in my supermarket - they work wonderful....I know everyone says don't use rubber bands but I do. I love how they stay in - It's not like I have showdogs ...I have busy active yorkies who need to see !

babi1542 · 07-22-2005, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I have a Daisey Velcro bow for my girls - I HAVE to use a rubber band first - the trick to them is dont leave the same band in for too long cause it WILL tangle and be tough to get out -

There are Laytex Bands that work really well but they are TINY so you'd probably have trouble with those too - I use scrunchies alot - but with puppies - you have to be very careful they don't chew on one - they can unravel - so it's just a matter of finding something that works for YOU and that you can take on and off easily - Bows are tricky - but....the more you do it - the better you'll get at it -

What is the Daisey Velcro bow can you possibly take a pic so I can see what it looks like. Thanks in advance

troubletb · 07-22-2005, 05:51 PM

I've been using those baby claw clips on Bell's topknot lately. It seems to be working out great. When it gets a little messing, its easy to fix it

Lexi's_Mommy · 07-22-2005, 05:59 PM

I use the little Laytex Bands, they work great, stay in , and are so easy to get out.

devotedtoyou · 07-22-2005, 06:08 PM

I use the little latex bands, too. I got 150 of them in a package for little babies at Claire's Boutique. I have trouble getting them out without pulling my dog's hair, but they're cheap and there are so many of them, that I just cut them out. My two dogs wrestle alot, though, and they always have topknots that are lopsided!! I always take down their topknots at night.

brosie1823 · 07-22-2005, 08:31 PM

Latex bands are the best to prevent against breakage too. That is what most people (including myself) use of the back of bows for topknots. They stay best when they are smaller...you only have to wrap them around 4 times or so to make them stay. You can use barettes and stuff too. We used stuff from the baby section of Target on Linus until his hair got a little longer and he could tolerate daily grooming!

Sassysmommy · 07-22-2005, 08:44 PM

Latex bands are the best because they do not stick to the hair and therefore cause less breakage. There is also a pair of topknot scissors that are helpful in cutting the band out without cutting the hair. One side of the scissor has a small hook on the end for picking up the band and then you cut as with a normal scissor.

Marie · 07-23-2005, 03:13 AM

Thank you all for the tips. I have use bands on Gucci's hair but sometimes it gets all tangle. I thought they were latex. I will have to look around for those.

red98vett · 07-23-2005, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by babi1542

What is the Daisey Velcro bow can you possibly take a pic so I can see what it looks like. Thanks in advance

Here ya go - I found these in Big Lots....in the bin for girls hair accessories -

Marie · 07-23-2005, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Here ya go - I found these in Big Lots....in the bin for girls hair accessories -

Villette, I love that barrette. IS very cute.

07-22-2005, 07:32 AM	#1
Seashell Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 25	Top Knot options Do you have to use the rubberband bows? My fingers seem so big and awkward trying to put that tiny little rubberband on her hair, which is not very long yet. If it okay to use a baby barrette with velcro? Seashell

07-22-2005, 08:01 AM	#2
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I think that would be fine. Just make sure she can't eat or choke or it. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-22-2005, 05:51 PM	#8
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	I've been using those baby claw clips on Bell's topknot lately. It seems to be working out great. When it gets a little messing, its easy to fix it __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

07-22-2005, 05:59 PM	#9
Lexi's_Mommy ~GirlieGirls~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,293	I use the little Laytex Bands, they work great, stay in , and are so easy to get out. __________________ Tricia ~ mommy to Alexis, Victoria, & Candise www.TriciaMartinPhotography.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosbytricia/sets/

07-22-2005, 08:31 PM	#11
brosie1823 Linus - Master & Commander Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 917	Latex bands are the best to prevent against breakage too. That is what most people (including myself) use of the back of bows for topknots. They stay best when they are smaller...you only have to wrap them around 4 times or so to make them stay. You can use barettes and stuff too. We used stuff from the baby section of Target on Linus until his hair got a little longer and he could tolerate daily grooming! __________________ Linus on Dogsterhttp://www.dogster.com/?150058 Lucy on Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?150061 Check out our bows! www.littledogbows.com

07-22-2005, 01:46 PM	#3
jwash YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 723	I've tried every hair thing known to man with little success. The rubber bands work but the longer they are in, the more tangled Chloe's hair gets, and Lacey's hair is so fine and thin a band does not work. The little kid hair clips that have "teeth" work for Chloe but I caught her biting Lacey's barrette out of her hair inorder to chew on it. So, now Lacey is topnot deficient, I'm thinking a little hairspray might hold it down until it grows out. The next think I'm going to try is putting the band in and then a bow separately. Hopefully that will work. I hate seeing their hair in their eyes.

07-22-2005, 04:34 PM	#5
FireFish Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 425	Can anyone post pics of the options they are talking abput. I am at a loss for the different things. Are the bands like ones used on braces?

07-22-2005, 06:08 PM	#10
devotedtoyou Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 242	I use the little latex bands, too. I got 150 of them in a package for little babies at Claire's Boutique. I have trouble getting them out without pulling my dog's hair, but they're cheap and there are so many of them, that I just cut them out. My two dogs wrestle alot, though, and they always have topknots that are lopsided!! I always take down their topknots at night.

07-22-2005, 08:44 PM	#12
Sassysmommy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 15	Latex bands are the best because they do not stick to the hair and therefore cause less breakage. There is also a pair of topknot scissors that are helpful in cutting the band out without cutting the hair. One side of the scissor has a small hook on the end for picking up the band and then you cut as with a normal scissor.

07-23-2005, 03:13 AM	#13
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Thank you all for the tips. I have use bands on Gucci's hair but sometimes it gets all tangle. I thought they were latex. I will have to look around for those. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"