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lovespandp · 01-09-2010, 05:31 PM

So as some of you know Peanut is always cut short. Well I am sick of it

I want to see how he looks with longer hair!! So I am growing it out!

Its funny bc I or DH cant even picture what he will look like..Its hard for me to picture him with long hair.. hehe

Anyways... When his face hair gets long and in his eyes whats the best way to keep it out of his eyes? A top knot? Where can I get the little rubberband things? How do you put a top knot in without hurting them or making it too tight? How do those little clip things work?? Are those better?

I cant wait to see him when its grown out. I will prolly buckle down and cut it sooner than later lol but I will try to grow it as long as WE can handle!

jeanm1963 · 01-09-2010, 05:36 PM

I perfer the soft ponytail holders I get like 40 of them for a dollar at the dollar store!! They sell top know gel also for fly aways...

lovespandp · 01-09-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanm1963

I perfer the soft ponytail holders I get like 40 of them for a dollar at the dollar store!! They sell top know gel also for fly aways...

Your kidding me...? They sell GEL for fly aways LoL I have seen it all!! hmm wouldnt that be more for that shows or something?

Hmm I will have to check the dollar store out! Is a top knot hard to do? I always thought it hurt them bc they are so tight? Do you leave your top knots in all night or do you take them out at night?

JasmineNoelle · 01-09-2010, 05:40 PM

You can get the bands at Sallys and they also sell them at Walmart in the baby section.

Breeze · 01-09-2010, 05:42 PM

I did the little clips at first, if they fell off (or were taken off, he he) I would just put them back on right away. After a week or so the yorkies pretty much get used to them. I use clips until the hair gets longer, then bands with a clip in front to hold the little pieces in place then just bands when the hair is longer. I get the bands at the dog shows or several websites sell them.

I like the the color coordinated canine ones. They seems crazy expensive at first but the bands last forever (over a year) and are great quality and don't dry out and break. Also invest in hairband scissors to cut the bands out to prevent hair breakage from pulling out the bands. Before you know it you will have a top knot!

Breeze · 01-09-2010, 05:45 PM

Just want to add I think I buy the small size and they come in tons of fun colors.

LilMissy · 01-09-2010, 05:47 PM

YT'er Des at www.mygofetch.com sells the topknot gel as well as some awesome rubberbands. I don't use rubberbands all the time though either, I prefer to use the soft Goody bands for day to day wear.

lovespandp · 01-09-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Breeze

I did the little clips at first, if they fell off (or were taken off, he he) I would just put them back on right away. After a week or so the yorkies pretty much get used to them. I use clips until the hair gets longer, then bands with a clip in front to hold the little pieces in place then just bands when the hair is longer. I get the bands at the dog shows or several websites sell them.

I like the the color coordinated canine ones. They seems crazy expensive at first but the bands last forever (over a year) and are great quality and don't dry out and break. Also invest in hairband scissors to cut the bands out to prevent hair breakage from pulling out the bands. Before you know it you will have a top knot!

hmm
How do you go about doing a top knot? Do you just grab the hair by his eyes and pull up?? Your furbutt in your avatar has the perfect top knot!

I attached a pic.. Is his hair long enough to make a top knot?

lovespandp · 01-09-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

YT'er Des at www.mygofetch.com sells the topknot gel as well as some awesome rubberbands. I don't use rubberbands all the time though either, I prefer to use the soft Goody bands for day to day wear.

Hey you! Thanks.. Hows the clan doing??

You can get the Goody bands at that website??

Pam Campbell · 01-09-2010, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the link!! Definitely going shopping!

Breeze · 01-09-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

hmm
How do you go about doing a top knot? Do you just grab the hair by his eyes and pull up?? Your furbutt in your avatar has the perfect top knot!

I attached a pic.. Is his hair long enough to make a top knot?

To be honest I don't show yet so I just do a basic pull up, I have seen show breeders doing a professional topknot and there can be a couple of bands involved and some teasing of the hair and spray. I don't think it's actually done daily.

I just do a simple top knot pulled up the the center of the head. I hope that helps, and thanks so much for the compliment.

Your Peanut is a sweetie by the way! I think you can get a band in his hair now, with a clip to hold it in place.

lovespandp · 01-09-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Breeze

To be honest I don't show yet so I just do a basic pull up, I have seen show breeders doing a professional topknot and there can be a couple of bands involved and some teasing of the hair and spray. I don't think it's actually done daily.

I just do a simple top knot pulled up the the center of the head. I hope that helps, and thanks so much for the compliment.

Your Peanut is a sweetie by the way! I think you can get a band in his hair now, with a clip to hold it in place.

Hmm Yeah I have seen pics of the top knot where they pull it back so its a little.. ( how do I call it) umm I dont know where there is not hair out its all pulled under...

I just wanted a regular no show top knot hehe

I will def be getting some things to TRY the top knot!! I will post some pics up! I did have a bow in his hair one time lol in his whole 2 years of living and I wasnt fond of it.. I think he is more of a top knot kinda dog haha

Breeze · 01-09-2010, 06:12 PM

To get the clips you can go to the dollar store, I love the different colors, styles and go through so many. 20 for $1, not bad. I think Mr.Vacuum eats them up, lol.

I have to say in our home top knots are very manly, so Peanut will look great.

lovespandp · 01-09-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Breeze

To get the clips you can go to the dollar store, I love the different colors, styles and go through so many. 20 for $1, not bad. I think Mr.Vacuum eats them up, lol.

I have to say in our home top knots are very manly, so Peanut will look great.

Ok yeah I saw the rubberbands on go.fetch™ so I know I will get those.. and some Jammies!! Haha hard NOT to they are so damn cute and for 20 bucks!! I just spent 36.00 on his first jammies

I am real excited about this hair thing!! I CANT wait till his hair gets longer! His hair grows fast too! It would be already time to take him to the groomers to get shaved but not this time!! Home bath for him!

LilMissy · 01-09-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Hey you! Thanks.. Hows the clan doing??

You can get the Goody bands at that website??

We're great! Thanks for asking

I just get the Goody hairbands at any drug store, or Walmart. The rubberbands and topknot gel are at that website.

01-09-2010, 05:31 PM	#1
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Hair question So as some of you know Peanut is always cut short. Well I am sick of it I want to see how he looks with longer hair!! So I am growing it out! Its funny bc I or DH cant even picture what he will look like..Its hard for me to picture him with long hair.. hehe Anyways... When his face hair gets long and in his eyes whats the best way to keep it out of his eyes? A top knot? Where can I get the little rubberband things? How do you put a top knot in without hurting them or making it too tight? How do those little clip things work?? Are those better? I cant wait to see him when its grown out. I will prolly buckle down and cut it sooner than later lol but I will try to grow it as long as WE can handle! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

01-09-2010, 05:36 PM	#2
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	I perfer the soft ponytail holders I get like 40 of them for a dollar at the dollar store!! They sell top know gel also for fly aways... __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/

01-09-2010, 05:40 PM	#4
JasmineNoelle YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,774 Blog Entries: 1	You can get the bands at Sallys and they also sell them at Walmart in the baby section. __________________ Jasmine's, Prissy's and Maggie Mae's Mommy

01-09-2010, 05:47 PM	#7
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	YT'er Des at www.mygofetch.com sells the topknot gel as well as some awesome rubberbands. I don't use rubberbands all the time though either, I prefer to use the soft Goody bands for day to day wear. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

01-09-2010, 05:42 PM	#5
Breeze Puppy Luv Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,678	I did the little clips at first, if they fell off (or were taken off, he he) I would just put them back on right away. After a week or so the yorkies pretty much get used to them. I use clips until the hair gets longer, then bands with a clip in front to hold the little pieces in place then just bands when the hair is longer. I get the bands at the dog shows or several websites sell them. I like the the color coordinated canine ones. They seems crazy expensive at first but the bands last forever (over a year) and are great quality and don't dry out and break. Also invest in hairband scissors to cut the bands out to prevent hair breakage from pulling out the bands. Before you know it you will have a top knot!

01-09-2010, 05:45 PM	#6
Breeze Puppy Luv Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,678	Just want to add I think I buy the small size and they come in tons of fun colors.

01-09-2010, 05:54 PM	#10
Pam Campbell Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kechi, Kansas Posts: 561	Thanks for the link!! Definitely going shopping!

01-09-2010, 06:12 PM	#13
Breeze Puppy Luv Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,678	To get the clips you can go to the dollar store, I love the different colors, styles and go through so many. 20 for $1, not bad. I think Mr.Vacuum eats them up, lol. I have to say in our home top knots are very manly, so Peanut will look great.