Hair knot .....when??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jeamsden · 06-09-2011, 04:19 AM

My little girl is 12 weeks and does not have enough hair yet to tie it back. I was wondering when you started using bows and pulling hair back. The hair just above her eyes is still too short. Should I at least gather the hair behind it, just to get her used to the knot, or wait. She is not prissy at all and I think it will be a fight to get her to wear them

Her hair just looks shaggy....

KendraE · 06-09-2011, 06:12 AM

Hmmm....I dont know the answer to this one as I just recently started pulling Bevos up!! Of course, he doesnt care what I do to him!! lol!!

Hope someone has some answers for ya!!!

jeamsden · 06-09-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KendraE

Hmmm....I dont know the answer to this one as I just recently started pulling Bevos up!! Of course, he doesnt care what I do to him!! lol!!

Hope someone has some answers for ya!!!

Thanks!!!

TresCutePiggies · 06-09-2011, 06:53 AM

I think the earlier you start the better if you want her to wear topknots daily when she's older. You can just gather some of the hair in the middle of her head further back for the time being and secure with a grooming band. Once she is used to that, you can try to introduce the bows. The shaggy puppy look can be awfully cute though!

jeamsden · 06-09-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TresCutePiggies

I think the earlier you start the better if you want her to wear topknots daily when she's older. You can just gather some of the hair in the middle of her head further back for the time being and secure with a grooming band. Once she is used to that, you can try to introduce the bows. The shaggy puppy look can be awfully cute though!

Oh... she is adorable!! I just want her to be a little girlie girl. lol But, she is a dog. haha After I bathe her, she rolls in the grass to get the good smell off. They are so much fun!

jeamsden · 06-09-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TresCutePiggies

I think the earlier you start the better if you want her to wear topknots daily when she's older. You can just gather some of the hair in the middle of her head further back for the time being and secure with a grooming band. Once she is used to that, you can try to introduce the bows. The shaggy puppy look can be awfully cute though!

Question.... I have the tiny rubber bands and the small soft scrunchies. Should I try the soft first? I think the rubber will stay better, but do not want to freak her out. Thanks

KazzyK810 · 06-09-2011, 09:48 AM

Knowing that I love the traditional long haired yorkie look, I put small latex bands in ZoE's hair from day one. The only purpose it served at that point was to get her used to the feeling of wearing bands/bows on the top of her head. It looked like a lil hair sprout on the top of her head

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jeamsden · 06-09-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

Knowing that I love the traditional long haired yorkie look, I put small latex bands in ZoE's hair from day one. The only purpose it served at that point was to get her used to the feeling of wearing bands/bows on the top of her head. It looked like a lil hair sprout on the top of her head

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I love the traditional look as well. I will try one today! Wish me luck...

Gabs · 06-09-2011, 09:54 AM

I started with bands & bows early & my dog still hates them, so good luck! =)

TresCutePiggies · 06-09-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jeamsden

Question.... I have the tiny rubber bands and the small soft scrunchies. Should I try the soft first? I think the rubber will stay better, but do not want to freak her out. Thanks

I think it'd be easier for her to get the scrunchies out of her hair, so I'd start with the tiny rubber bands and see how she does. I really use the scrunchies at bedtime or to prevent breakage. Since she has never had a topknot and you won't have exactly the same hair line each day until more of it grows out, I don't think you need to worry about that just yet. Once you have the band in, I'd distract her with a toy or chew if she wants to mess with it. Most puppies have a pretty short attention span

I guess I'm lucky since neither of mine really had a problem with clothes and bows. The only thing Rory didn't like was a harness, and she'd keep rolling over trying to get it off. We taught her roll over pretty quickly though.

simbasmom · 06-09-2011, 10:03 AM

Where do ya'll get the small scrunchies from? Do they sell them in Wal-Mart or Target? I've always used the latex bands in my boy's hair but would like using scrunchies as it would seem like there would be less breakage because mine are bad about rubbing their heads on the ground.

TresCutePiggies · 06-09-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by simbasmom

Where do ya'll get the small scrunchies from? Do they sell them in Wal-Mart or Target? I've always used the latex bands in my boy's hair but would like using scrunchies as it would seem like there would be less breakage because mine are bad about rubbing their heads on the ground.

Yes, Walmart, Target and even lots of dollar stores have them.

TxVicki · 06-09-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by simbasmom

Where do ya'll get the small scrunchies from? Do they sell them in Wal-Mart or Target? I've always used the latex bands in my boy's hair but would like using scrunchies as it would seem like there would be less breakage because mine are bad about rubbing their heads on the ground.

I got my small scrunchies at Wal Mart in the childrens department. They come in a pack with many colors. I am able to wrap around hair 3 times.

chachi · 06-09-2011, 10:23 AM

I started putting jewels hair up at 3 months. I just put what hair I could up so she could get used to a topnot

jeamsden · 06-09-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I got my small scrunchies at Wal Mart in the childrens department. They come in a pack with many colors. I am able to wrap around hair 3 times.

I ordered them online with bows. If you feel comfortable PM me your address and I will put some in the mail to you. I got a ton of them...

06-09-2011, 04:19 AM	#1
jeamsden Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 57	Hair knot .....when??? My little girl is 12 weeks and does not have enough hair yet to tie it back. I was wondering when you started using bows and pulling hair back. The hair just above her eyes is still too short. Should I at least gather the hair behind it, just to get her used to the knot, or wait. She is not prissy at all and I think it will be a fight to get her to wear them Her hair just looks shaggy....

06-09-2011, 06:12 AM	#2
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	Hmmm....I dont know the answer to this one as I just recently started pulling Bevos up!! Of course, he doesnt care what I do to him!! lol!! Hope someone has some answers for ya!!! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

06-09-2011, 06:53 AM	#4
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I think the earlier you start the better if you want her to wear topknots daily when she's older. You can just gather some of the hair in the middle of her head further back for the time being and secure with a grooming band. Once she is used to that, you can try to introduce the bows. The shaggy puppy look can be awfully cute though! __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

06-09-2011, 09:48 AM	#7
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,120	Knowing that I love the traditional long haired yorkie look, I put small latex bands in ZoE's hair from day one. The only purpose it served at that point was to get her used to the feeling of wearing bands/bows on the top of her head. It looked like a lil hair sprout on the top of her head . __________________ Karan with Sophie & Willow (ZoE )(Chelsea )

06-09-2011, 10:23 AM	#14
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I started putting jewels hair up at 3 months. I just put what hair I could up so she could get used to a topnot __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-09-2011, 09:54 AM	#9
Gabs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisa, KY, USA Posts: 139	I started with bands & bows early & my dog still hates them, so good luck! =)

06-09-2011, 10:03 AM	#11
simbasmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: benton, ar, united states Posts: 172	Where do ya'll get the small scrunchies from? Do they sell them in Wal-Mart or Target? I've always used the latex bands in my boy's hair but would like using scrunchies as it would seem like there would be less breakage because mine are bad about rubbing their heads on the ground.