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Keeping facial area groomed? What are the best top knot bands? I find myself cleaning Chloe's face a lot and redoing her top knot many times a day. All the bands that I have tried just don't hold in her hair. I have tried bands for little girls and orthodontic bands but the orthodontic bands I can't get them to double loop around my fingers and a single loop just doesn't stay in her hair. The bands for girls (which are also small) I can double loop but I feel if I could get it to loop one more time it would hold her hair better. Basically, her hair ends up in her eyes most of the time and I don't think that's comfortable for her at all. What bands are the best for holding yorkie hair? I just think I haven't been buying the correct ones.. and how do you get it to loop around tight enough so it won't fall out when they shake their head? |
lainieltd.com I've used these bands for years. I put their hair up every morning & don't need to redo it until I cut them out at night. I forget the size (could figure it out if you're interested) but I know I use the thinnest ones. Very tiny but stretchy, I loop about 3-4 times to make the band very tight around the hair, but not tight pulling the hair. Good luck! |
I'm currently using rainbow loom bands and I used to use these Bulk Basic Solutions Black Rubber Hair Ties, 500-ct. Packs at DollarTree.com Both are very stretchy, I wrap them 2-3x. I usually do Lola's top knot once a day. You might want to experiment with using different amounts of hair too. |
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Someone on here suggested the rubber bands that kids have been using to make stretchy bracelets. I got a package for about 2dollars and love them. So many different colors and easy to put in and remove at night. |
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yet.. She still has shorter pieces closer to the middle of her head |
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I wonder if you'd send the guy a stamped self-addressed envelope if he'd send you a few samples? He'll talk to you on the phone about the right size for your pup. Also, the special cheap little scissors works great for cutting them out. I'll explain how to use it if you're interested. I have all sorts of other small bands but I won't use them. Good luck. |
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I heart this thread. All the helpful information will really be useful when Darla's hair gets long enough to need to do a top knot. I started grooming my dogs myself when I could never get any of the local groomers to leave my dog's top knot alone. They kept cutting the hair between the eyes so that I could never get a proper top knot grown out on my Tzus. It was frustrating so I went out and bought my own doggie grooming supplies and have done my own grooming ever since. I love doing my own hair so I know doing Darla's is gonna be a lot of fun once she gets used to it. BTW, I know that too many stickies make less space for member started threads but a sticky on all things grooming would be nice. |
Oh, my girls love to have their topknot put in--they let me poke around & primp as much as needed. They also love having it taken out at night, & I rub their little heads. Their hair hangs loose at night which works fine because of the short cut the topknot. I know this shorter "spray" isn't everyone's favorite but it's certainly the easiest & most comfy for the dogs! |
Ricky has thin hair. I started using rubber bands but they would get tangled and they pulled when I put them in. Someone suggested the little scrunchies and we haven't looked back since. He's a ton happier with them. |
I have been buying my bands from Amazon for years now. They come in different sizes but I find the 1/4" ones work best for us. Usually 2 or 3 times around the topknot are plenty to hold it nicely. They are the exact bands my groomer uses.  Amazon.com : Latex Free Dog Grooming Bands by... Usually I do two bands on the topknot. One if front and one behind the first one. Then you place your bow between the two sections and it makes it very secure. Bows can be choking hazards so never leave your dog unattended when wearing a bow unless you are sure you secured it properly. |
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Also, thank you everyone for the band suggestions! I have tried all of the types suggested and they all turned out to be too big or just didn't work out.. Especially orthodontic bands, I couldn't even get them to loop twice. Loom bands are really cheap and come in nice colors too but they are big. I basically have a whole big bag of bands that are not working, lol. I ordered the lainee bands since I haven't given those a try and they are pretty popular.. Hopefully these will end up being stretchy enough to make a secure loop! I ordered the size small 1/4".. I'll update when I receive them :) |
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Just try to avoid the rubber bands because the little hairs break off much more easily when you use those. You want a smooth surface on the band that won't catch those little hairs and break them off and make sure you redo the topknot often. Leaving a topknot in gives the band a chance to shift around and break the hair. It can be so frustrating trying to grow those hairs out!:eek: |
I received the lainee bands 2 days ago and I have to say they are amazing! That was 12$ well spent, they stay in ALL day! |
That's great--told you so!! It's hard to believe what a difference a very lightweight & stretchy band can make. Have fun grooming Chloe-she'll learn to love it. All I have to do is say "topknot" & my girls come running. Gotta love 'em! |
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If you're having trouble getting bows to stay in try the ones on a metal barrette instead of a band, then clip them over the top of the band, of just below the band so the band anchors it in. smaller is probably better |
And when using the scissors be sure to approach the topknot from the back (so if you were to cut a hair it'd be at the back) & also catch just one loop & pull it out away from the topknot before cutting (again so you won't catch any hair). I always use a plastic or very lightweight barrette to finish off their "look". |
On the Lainee bands...which weight do you buy. My Ripley has fine hair. |
The lightweight--both of mine have fine hair, too. The small size--not the "tiny". |
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I also asked him for a sample in medium light and he sent them to me, so you can ask for another size as a sample, too! I definitely like the small better than medium, though. |
I am glad you like them. . . I have been using them for a while and live them. They don't break his hair and with the scissor they are easy to come out. It is going to take forever to get through two bags lol |
I wish the lainee bands were latex free....we have a latex allergy |
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