I've been using tiny scrunchies that I found at
www.LawDogBows.com because my Yorkie has thin silky hair on his head but non-growing coat on the rest of his body. If I use a bow the other dogs pull it off and eat it. I have arthritic hands and find the scrunchies easy for me to use. I buy them in the primary and pastel colors. They are sold with a few in a tiny plastic bag and can be reused. I love them and sometimes manage to do two topnots instead of one, looks cute and great colors. I like barrettes but pulled one out of my Chin's mouth so no more of those.