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Paisley-n-Me · 09-10-2011, 04:56 AM

Which do you prefer on your bows...barrettes or bands? ..and why?

I've been ordering some stuff for Paisley, including some bows. I haven't received any of my orders yet and since I've only had Paisley for less than 2 weeks I haven't used any bows in her hair yet.

So far I've ordered bows with the bands but it seems it would be so easy to just be able to "clip" a bow on rather than band one on??? I've read that the bands are safer for pups /young dogs so I ordered the bands.

jadabug · 09-10-2011, 05:15 AM

I prefer alligator clips, simply for the reason that I suck at putting the bands in

Gennies · 09-10-2011, 05:43 AM

I have used both, but have started to convert all my bows to the alligator clips because the bows seem to last longer that way. Bijou is 2 years old and she kills them if you put the band ones in. It's discouraging to pay $5 for a bow and she'll destroy it in a matter of a day. So normally my girls only wear bows when I'm off work so I can watch them or when we go out or doing a fashion shoot. You've got to share some pictures of your little baby

Paisley-n-Me · 09-10-2011, 06:03 AM

Thank you both for your input!

Did you use the barretts as a young puppy too?

I know I need to get some pictures taken of Paisley. That's on my to-do list

I have to work again today so probably won't do pics today either..... the good thing is that me and my Mom own the store so Paisley goes to work with me!

jltwigg10 · 09-10-2011, 06:11 AM

That is awesome that you get to take your baby to work with you.
My 2 stay at home and keep each other company while I am at work.

I used bands on mine for about the first 8 mos and then I slowly switched to using the alligator clips. I have a mixed assortment now that I use but the clips are easier to put in but can be easier to get out as well. At least mine can get them out easier then the band ones. LOL

Good Luck and cant wait to see pics of your little one!

Micah my love · 09-10-2011, 06:16 AM

I like the clips better for me they are easier

BabyGirl Rosie · 09-10-2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadabug

I prefer alligator clips, simply for the reason that I suck at putting the bands in

I use the alligator clips for the very same reason!

Paisley-n-Me · 09-10-2011, 11:24 AM

Thank you everyone! I just ordered some more bows and I ordered them sewn onto the alligator clips and I ordered extra of the clips so I can use them with the other bows I ordered before.
I've kind of went bow-crazy! LOL I've ordered bows from 3 different places already.
I've ordered some size 3/8" for Paisley to wear now and I also ordereda few in the 5/8" size for when she is bigger. I expect she's going to weigh 5 to 7 pounds as an adult. her sire was almost 5 pounds and her dam is just a little under 7 pounds. So i think the 5/8" bows will fit her???

JERSEY BOY · 09-11-2011, 06:02 AM

can't wait to see your new bows! I am now an alligator clip user.

Lindzorz · 09-11-2011, 06:06 AM

I bought a little pack of bows on sale at Petsmart just to test them on Nilla, and they start falling crooked in her hair, she tries to tear them out, etc. ... She even has destroyed a bow on her collar while I was at work one day -- I was mortified! Do they grow out of this? Lol. I think the bows are alligator clip, but I'm not sure. Would have to see example pics.

JERSEY BOY · 09-11-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindzorz

I bought a little pack of bows on sale at Petsmart just to test them on Nilla, and they start falling crooked in her hair, she tries to tear them out, etc. ... She even has destroyed a bow on her collar while I was at work one day -- I was mortified! Do they grow out of this? Lol. I think the bows are alligator clip, but I'm not sure. Would have to see example pics.

I always take the bows out of Bri's hair when I am not home. I am sure if she got it out she would chew on it.
jadabug posted this site to buy clips in bulk 1-1/8'' Alligator Clips with Teeth

MikaTallulah · 09-11-2011, 06:28 AM

I put a band in then a barrette

JERSEY BOY · 09-11-2011, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

I put a band in then a barrette

That's what I do, first in put the band in and then the clip

Cha Cha · 09-11-2011, 07:01 AM

I have gone back and forth on what I prefer between bands and clips. I've finally decided I really don't have a preference. Mylee will tolerate a band longer than a clip though. What I really like are the scrunchies. They are easy to put in and they don't break the hair. So I use the little scrunchies for regular maintenance and around home a lot.

JERSEY BOY · 09-11-2011, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

I have gone back and forth on what I prefer between bands and clips. I've finally decided I really don't have a preference. Mylee will tolerate a band longer than a clip though. What I really like are the scrunchies. They are easy to put in and they don't break the hair. So I use the little scrunchies for regular maintenance and around home a lot.

I have to get some scrunchies

09-10-2011, 04:56 AM	#1
Paisley-n-Me YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern IL, USA Posts: 502	Bows...barretts or bands? Which do you prefer on your bows...barrettes or bands? ..and why? I've been ordering some stuff for Paisley, including some bows. I haven't received any of my orders yet and since I've only had Paisley for less than 2 weeks I haven't used any bows in her hair yet. So far I've ordered bows with the bands but it seems it would be so easy to just be able to "clip" a bow on rather than band one on??? I've read that the bands are safer for pups /young dogs so I ordered the bands. Last edited by Paisley-n-Me; 09-10-2011 at 04:58 AM.

09-10-2011, 05:15 AM	#2
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I prefer alligator clips, simply for the reason that I suck at putting the bands in __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

09-10-2011, 05:43 AM	#3
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	I have used both, but have started to convert all my bows to the alligator clips because the bows seem to last longer that way. Bijou is 2 years old and she kills them if you put the band ones in. It's discouraging to pay $5 for a bow and she'll destroy it in a matter of a day. So normally my girls only wear bows when I'm off work so I can watch them or when we go out or doing a fashion shoot. You've got to share some pictures of your little baby __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou

09-10-2011, 06:03 AM	#4
Paisley-n-Me YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern IL, USA Posts: 502	Thank you both for your input! Did you use the barretts as a young puppy too? I know I need to get some pictures taken of Paisley. That's on my to-do list I have to work again today so probably won't do pics today either..... the good thing is that me and my Mom own the store so Paisley goes to work with me! Last edited by Paisley-n-Me; 09-10-2011 at 06:04 AM. Reason: to correct typos!

09-10-2011, 06:11 AM	#5
jltwigg10 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 1,329	That is awesome that you get to take your baby to work with you. My 2 stay at home and keep each other company while I am at work. I used bands on mine for about the first 8 mos and then I slowly switched to using the alligator clips. I have a mixed assortment now that I use but the clips are easier to put in but can be easier to get out as well. At least mine can get them out easier then the band ones. LOL Good Luck and cant wait to see pics of your little one! __________________ Life is a roller coaster. Don't forget to throw your hands in the air and yell.

09-10-2011, 06:16 AM	#6
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	I like the clips better for me they are easier __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

09-10-2011, 11:24 AM	#8
Paisley-n-Me YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern IL, USA Posts: 502	Thank you everyone! I just ordered some more bows and I ordered them sewn onto the alligator clips and I ordered extra of the clips so I can use them with the other bows I ordered before. I've kind of went bow-crazy! LOL I've ordered bows from 3 different places already. I've ordered some size 3/8" for Paisley to wear now and I also ordereda few in the 5/8" size for when she is bigger. I expect she's going to weigh 5 to 7 pounds as an adult. her sire was almost 5 pounds and her dam is just a little under 7 pounds. So i think the 5/8" bows will fit her???

09-11-2011, 06:02 AM	#9
JERSEY BOY Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sparta nj usa Posts: 3,800 Blog Entries: 1	can't wait to see your new bows! I am now an alligator clip user. __________________ Laurie, Jersey Boy and Miss Brielle

09-11-2011, 06:06 AM	#10
Lindzorz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 595	I bought a little pack of bows on sale at Petsmart just to test them on Nilla, and they start falling crooked in her hair, she tries to tear them out, etc. ... She even has destroyed a bow on her collar while I was at work one day -- I was mortified! Do they grow out of this? Lol. I think the bows are alligator clip, but I'm not sure. Would have to see example pics. __________________ Home is where your is. Lindsey and Nilla

09-11-2011, 06:28 AM	#12
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I put a band in then a barrette __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

09-11-2011, 07:01 AM	#14
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	I have gone back and forth on what I prefer between bands and clips. I've finally decided I really don't have a preference. Mylee will tolerate a band longer than a clip though. What I really like are the scrunchies. They are easy to put in and they don't break the hair. So I use the little scrunchies for regular maintenance and around home a lot. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee