top knot bands

[FL Tink]

My grocery store, cvs, walmart target all have them

[Yorkie3]

Originally Posted by Dior'sMom

Try this
http://www.dog-bows.com/cgi-bin/TheF...Touch/shop.cgi

The exact links to the bands
http://www.dog-bows.com/cgi-bin/TheF...WB9&category=4

Are these real stretchy? I've been using the little ones a dentist uses for braces and they work really nice. The ones I've seen in Wal Mart almost look plastic and they don't stretch well.

[GinosMommy]

i use orthodontic elastic bands. They were recommended to me by a groomer. I got a bunch on Ebay for cheap. They dont pull Ginos and Bianca's hair and stay in great!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Yorkie3

Are these real stretchy? I've been using the little ones a dentist uses for braces and they work really nice. The ones I've seen in Wal Mart almost look plastic and they don't stretch well.

Yes, they are really stretchy. They are also much better for the hair than the ones you buy in Walmart which tend to break the hair. I get the 1/4" which is the same size as the dental bands, I think. The larger bands don't work that well for me because you have to wrap them around too many times. The 1/4" goes around twice really well.

While you're there, check out the satin chin rests. They really help with doing topknots.

http://www.dog-bows.com/cgi-bin/TheF...100&category=1

[Lillium]

I get mine from bargain shops here in Australia. I look for them whenever I go in and pick up a pack of about 50 for $2. I have quite the collection of them now, surely more than Suzy will ever need! But I get them in different colours, different sizes etc.

[Yorkie3]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Yes, they are really stretchy. They are also much better for the hair than the ones you buy in Walmart which tend to break the hair. I get the 1/4" which is the same size as the dental bands, I think. The larger bands don't work that well for me because you have to wrap them around too many times. The 1/4" goes around twice really well.

While you're there, check out the satin chin rests. They really help with doing topknots.

http://www.dog-bows.com/cgi-bin/TheF...100&category=1

Thank you so much, they are just what I've been looking for.

[omega]

Originally Posted by GinosMommy

i use orthodontic elastic bands. They were recommended to me by a groomer. I got a bunch on Ebay for cheap. They dont pull Ginos and Bianca's hair and stay in great!

So what is the difference between the orthodontic elastic and the latex? Are they both made of latex? Do you know what size they are that you got on e-bay? Do you know the seller?

Is latex the best for the hair, causing less breakage or is there something better????

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by omega

So what is the difference between the orthodontic elastic and the latex? Are they both made of latex? Do you know what size they are that you got on e-bay? Do you know the seller?

I believe the orthodontic bands are latex free.

[omega]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I believe the orthodontic bands are latex free.

So, are they better for the hair, do you know?

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by omega

So, are they better for the hair, do you know?

I don't think they are better for the hair, but they are good if you have a latex allergy.

[Ladymom]

I just searched for orthodontic bands on Ebay and most of them seem to be made of latex. That's odd. I have some bow customers who have children in braces who say that the ones you get directly from the orthodontist are latex free. That makes sense because of latex allergies.

I have some of the latex free ones someone sent me to use in case someone requested latex free bands on their bows, but I didn't like them as well as the ones I buy specifically for grooming.

[omega]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I just searched for orthodontic bands on Ebay and most of them seem to be made of latex. That's odd. I have some bow customers who have children in braces who say that the ones you get directly from the orthodontist are latex free. That makes sense because of latex allergies.

I have some of the latex free ones someone sent me to use in case someone requested latex free bands on their bows, but I didn't like them as well as the ones I buy specifically for grooming.

Thank you!!