I love Pet Silk Top Knot Gel! Takes very little. If we are getting ready for an agility trial and I know she will be running through the "chute" I sometimes use Stick'Um Up (but the lid always sticks). For home, on a regular day I use Vellus Satin Cream - but Cali's topknot hair is very long. I don't trim around the eyes - it just makes it worse when it grows out in a few days and starts to poke her in the eyes