Yes, I do cut the band out. I do a band for the top knot and then I add the bow. I don't redo it every day- maybe thats the problem then? I'm hoping it will be easier to work with her hair once it is more of an adult coat. But yes, right now its one big tangle under the rubber band.
I'm going to have to take her to the groomer to get it worked out. Should I maybe wrap the hair for the top knot?