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tangy25 · 06-09-2012, 01:46 PM

OK MY KIKI TURNED 3 MAY 15 AND I KEEP HER CUT IN A WESTIE CUT SHORT BODY LONG LEGS & SHORT FACE BUT I WANT HER TOP KNOT TO GROW SO I DON'T CUT IT. EVERY TIME I TAKE HER TO BE GROOMED I'LL TAKE THE TOP KNOT DOWN AND HER HAIR ALWAYS SHEADS... Even when I do it at home to keep her hair out her eyes its long but thin. I dont keep the bands in mo more than 2 days any suggestions on how I can thicken her hair up and prevent hair lose?

LunasMomma · 06-09-2012, 05:03 PM

I think that two days is way too long, but that is just my opinion. My gals don't have topknots, but if they did, I'd do it fresh in the morning and remove it before bedtime. The scalp gets a chance to "rest" that way, and the band can break the hair if it's left in too long.

Imagine wearing a ponytail on your head for two days straight. It would start to hurt, I think, and it would definitely cause hair breakage.

tangy25 · 06-09-2012, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the reply but the bands are not pulled tight at all I always redo it once she gets home so that the hair stay out her eyes .

Teresa Ford · 06-09-2012, 05:10 PM

Also I suggest a terry cloth tiny band. (sold in baby department at Walmart) Less stress on hair.

tangy25 · 06-09-2012, 05:16 PM

Thank you!

Jacksmom052709 · 06-09-2012, 05:19 PM

I agree with both posts above - don't keep it in overnight as the bands can cause breakage and the soft terry bands are much less damaging to the hair. Good luck!

Cheryllynn · 06-09-2012, 08:27 PM

Have you tried the bands that they sell in the "baby" section? They area fabric like material they work well in my skin kids hair. I would take them out like the others are suggesting.

kaytee21 · 06-09-2012, 10:12 PM

Up in the day down in the night

jadabug · 06-10-2012, 04:11 AM

Jada has a long topknot and I never use bands always the terrycloth scrunchies. I also put it up very loosely and keep it braided. I take it down every night and redo her braid otherwise it is in her face and she looks like a sheepdog

I posted a while back about help with thickening her braid up and a member suggested Moroccan Oil and I have been using it and it helps with breakage. I would love to see pics of your baby.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-10-2012, 06:20 AM

I use the scrunchies also. I redo Rosie's topknot in the morning and before we go to bed. I "loosen" it at night to give her scalp a break. I purchase them at Walmart in the baby section and from BowBiz. Scrunchie Fun/PonyOs: Top Quality, Handmade Dog Bows - Yorkie, Maltese, Shih Tzu - by BowBiz I think the scrunchies are the best thing for growing out a topknot. Rosie has one everyday!!

LunasMomma · 06-10-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tangy25

Thanks for the reply but the bands are not pulled tight at all I always redo it once she gets home so that the hair stay out her eyes .

Oh I didn't mean to infer that you were putting the band in too tight, I'm sorry if that's how it sounded. I just basically meant that the length of time the band is left in can affect how much damage is done to the hair shaft.

06-09-2012, 01:46 PM	#1
tangy25 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NEW JERSEY, USA Posts: 24	Help! OK MY KIKI TURNED 3 MAY 15 AND I KEEP HER CUT IN A WESTIE CUT SHORT BODY LONG LEGS & SHORT FACE BUT I WANT HER TOP KNOT TO GROW SO I DON'T CUT IT. EVERY TIME I TAKE HER TO BE GROOMED I'LL TAKE THE TOP KNOT DOWN AND HER HAIR ALWAYS SHEADS... Even when I do it at home to keep her hair out her eyes its long but thin. I dont keep the bands in mo more than 2 days any suggestions on how I can thicken her hair up and prevent hair lose? __________________ Mom to my new baby K'oi R.I.P to my sweet Kiki 5/15/09 - 1/1/20 you will be 4ever in my

06-09-2012, 05:03 PM	#2
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I think that two days is way too long, but that is just my opinion. My gals don't have topknots, but if they did, I'd do it fresh in the morning and remove it before bedtime. The scalp gets a chance to "rest" that way, and the band can break the hair if it's left in too long. Imagine wearing a ponytail on your head for two days straight. It would start to hurt, I think, and it would definitely cause hair breakage. __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

06-09-2012, 05:08 PM	#3
tangy25 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NEW JERSEY, USA Posts: 24	Thanks for the reply but the bands are not pulled tight at all I always redo it once she gets home so that the hair stay out her eyes . __________________ Mom to my new baby K'oi R.I.P to my sweet Kiki 5/15/09 - 1/1/20 you will be 4ever in my

06-09-2012, 05:10 PM	#4
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Also I suggest a terry cloth tiny band. (sold in baby department at Walmart) Less stress on hair. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

06-09-2012, 05:16 PM	#5
tangy25 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NEW JERSEY, USA Posts: 24	Thank you! __________________ Mom to my new baby K'oi R.I.P to my sweet Kiki 5/15/09 - 1/1/20 you will be 4ever in my

06-09-2012, 05:19 PM	#6
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	I agree with both posts above - don't keep it in overnight as the bands can cause breakage and the soft terry bands are much less damaging to the hair. Good luck! __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

06-09-2012, 08:27 PM	#7
Cheryllynn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Torrance Posts: 71	Have you tried the bands that they sell in the "baby" section? They area fabric like material they work well in my skin kids hair. I would take them out like the others are suggesting.

06-09-2012, 10:12 PM	#8
kaytee21 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oscoda,Mi, USA Posts: 92 Blog Entries: 2	Up in the day down in the night __________________ mommy of Jersey Girl d.o.b 3-20-12, & KIWI d.o.b 4-18-12 & momma to one in yorkie heaven Kagan 12-24-06 /8-13-09 forever loved & forever missed

06-10-2012, 04:11 AM	#9
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Jada has a long topknot and I never use bands always the terrycloth scrunchies. I also put it up very loosely and keep it braided. I take it down every night and redo her braid otherwise it is in her face and she looks like a sheepdog I posted a while back about help with thickening her braid up and a member suggested Moroccan Oil and I have been using it and it helps with breakage. I would love to see pics of your baby. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

06-10-2012, 06:20 AM	#10
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I use the scrunchies also. I redo Rosie's topknot in the morning and before we go to bed. I "loosen" it at night to give her scalp a break. I purchase them at Walmart in the baby section and from BowBiz. Scrunchie Fun/PonyOs: Top Quality, Handmade Dog Bows - Yorkie, Maltese, Shih Tzu - by BowBiz I think the scrunchies are the best thing for growing out a topknot. Rosie has one everyday!! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!