Eye hair help..
 

I need some help with the hair around Tessa's eyes. I want to grow it out and I put it up in a topknot but it is the hairs on the muzzle that I have problems with:eek: It seems to poke in her eyes all the time and I can't seem to get it to lay flat?!? I have heard about shaving the muzzle just below the eyes but not sure if I really want to do that. Does anyone have this problem or suggestions on how to deal with it? I have posted a close up of Tessa so you can see what I mean.

You know, it really seems like this is just an akward stage they all go through. I would wait it out and weither put an additional rubber band to hold the hairs really short down lower than the main topknot, or use a mild styling gel to keep them down.

I wouldn't shave.

I am really hoping it is just a stage but it just seems like it is lasting forever.;);)
Her eyes are constantly watering because of the hair. I see all the pics of other pups with really nice topknots and their eyes are so sparkly! I wish I could see Tessa's eyes! :rolleyes: I really don't want to shave it.

Anyone else out there that can advise me?

There was a recent thread on this,and someone suggested Pet Silk topknot gel. I ordered some and am very pleased with it. I just recently started letting that hair grow, and I was having a real problem with it going in his eyes. Someone also suggested Vaseline, and it works pretty good, but not as good as the Pet Silk topknot gel. The main thing is to use something that won't hurt their eyes.

I must have missed that thread. Where would a person get Pet Silk topknot gel?

I just wet the hair with a wet paper towel and comb it down with a flea comb. That seems to do the trick. By the time the hair dries, it stays down.

You can also get some of those tiny clips they have at walmart in the kids hair accessory department. I find those help too :)

Ebay, I don't know if this link works, but it was the best price I could find. It was just under $16.00 including shiping, and it should last a lifetime, you need so little. Pet Silk dog top knot gel for bow placement GREAT! - eBay (item 370018721746 end time May-21-08 09:08:41 PDT)

Here's the old thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...dangerous.html I posted a picture of Joey with his hair in his eyes too. I really should post an "after" picture. :D

Old age must be getting to me because I now remember reading through that thread:rolleyes: I would love to see an after picture of Joey!:) His hair looks just like Tessa's when I put hers in a topknot. There seems to be alot of little hairs sticking out.:eek: I have tried baby gel and other things but it never seems to last very long.:rolleyes:
I will definitley go to ebay and get some of the Pet silk.

I Can Help
 

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