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LauraMichelle · 09-18-2006, 12:42 PM

First question; Marilynn has a cottony(?) coat, I believe. Anyway, I have had fun time trying to find something to work with her hair that I can easily get, doesn't break the bank, and WORKS! The problem is I've tried everything. Eventually after a few days, her hair goes right back to pre-bath stage, she looks like she's been stuck in a light socket! Her hair becomes [I]more matted[I]
than before, and sticky. I know I'm rinsing well enough, I just have no idea what to do. Even Children's Spray de-tangler doesn't work (I'm in the process of finding CW). I was wondering if there is a home remedy for conditioner, like the kind that works for people too. Is there anything off the beaten track anyone uses in a pinch?

Second question; She is so matted I am have made the decision to groom her, however, I will be doing it myself. She doesn't not do well at the groomers, snaps and growls. I also am setting the bar pretty high for myself, I want to do a lion cut on her. Does anyone have any tips or pictures, pictures would be GREAT!!! As I have 1 picture of what I would like done and can't seem to find any others after extensive searching.

Her doggy shampoo says moisturizing, but it seems to dry her hair out more. The pet shop suggested oatmeal shampoo, at this point I'm so skeptical of anything for her. Any ideas?

09-18-2006, 12:42 PM	#1
LauraMichelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 171	Questions...Conditioner First question; Marilynn has a cottony(?) coat, I believe. Anyway, I have had fun time trying to find something to work with her hair that I can easily get, doesn't break the bank, and WORKS! The problem is I've tried everything. Eventually after a few days, her hair goes right back to pre-bath stage, she looks like she's been stuck in a light socket! Her hair becomes [I]more matted[I] than before, and sticky. I know I'm rinsing well enough, I just have no idea what to do. Even Children's Spray de-tangler doesn't work (I'm in the process of finding CW). I was wondering if there is a home remedy for conditioner, like the kind that works for people too. Is there anything off the beaten track anyone uses in a pinch? Second question; She is so matted I am have made the decision to groom her, however, I will be doing it myself. She doesn't not do well at the groomers, snaps and growls. I also am setting the bar pretty high for myself, I want to do a lion cut on her. Does anyone have any tips or pictures, pictures would be GREAT!!! As I have 1 picture of what I would like done and can't seem to find any others after extensive searching. Her doggy shampoo says moisturizing, but it seems to dry her hair out more. The pet shop suggested oatmeal shampoo, at this point I'm so skeptical of anything for her. Any ideas?