Which hair gel is best for controlling my furbaby's facial hair? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Franceen · 07-03-2008, 02:07 PM

Hi everyone

I am looking for a strong hair gel for Tootsy as I am growing her hair for a top knot and it is very untidy at the moment with hair going in all directions! I still would like it to feel soft and look natural. Can anyone recommend a product?

Luv
Franceen xx

y0rkiesR0ck · 07-07-2008, 09:09 AM

i use cindra sculpting gel on Kash. but other's on YT use petsilk top knot gel, which is slightly more expensive.

PetSilk Top Knot Gel - PetSilk Products
Cindra Sculpting Gel: BowWowShop.com

thanks!

YorkieChick1 · 07-07-2008, 09:45 AM

I just use a human hair gel on mine! Seems to work!

Nancy1999 · 07-07-2008, 09:53 AM

I was using human hair gel, and Joey developed an eye ulceration. I don't know if it was due to the use of the product or not. With the human hair gel, little bits of hair would still come down and occasionally get in his eyes. After he had the ulceration, I stopped using the gel, and got Pet Silk Topknot Gel; it's totally different than human products that I've seen. It has a thick honey consistency and works perfectly holding those tiny hairs out of the way while we are growing them out, and no more eye problems. I found my Pet Silk on e-bay and it was only $15.00 including shipping. We had to take Joey to the emergency room for the eye problem, and you know how expensive that can be.

Ivhana · 07-07-2008, 10:02 AM

Okay I'm a bit slow. Hair gel on the top knot? Please tell me how this works. It was driving me crazy that Brody's knot never really stayed so I cut it off. Now his bangs are growing out. I haven't decided if I should cut them again or let them go.

TIA

Nancy1999 · 07-07-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivhana

Okay I'm a bit slow. Hair gel on the top knot? Please tell me how this works. It was driving me crazy that Brody's knot never really stayed so I cut it off. Now his bangs are growing out. I haven't decided if I should cut them again or let them go.

TIA

It more for the forehead and nose hairs that aren't long enough to stay in the band. I don't use it on the actual topknot. This site has some helpful hints on how to put on the bands while the hair is growing out. One band goes further down on the forehead. Casual Way to Put Dog Bows In

Shanatink · 07-07-2008, 10:38 AM

I use the petsilk topknot gel on my yorkie. It works great and smells sooooooo good!

SaraAlexine00 · 07-07-2008, 10:49 AM

Does anybody know if these topnot gels can be found at Petco or Petsmart?

Nancy1999 · 07-07-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SaraAlexine00

Does anybody know if these topnot gels can be found at Petco or Petsmart?

I tried the local Petsmart and they didn't carry it, I even checked with the grooming department, but no luck. I didn't try Petco.

yorkiesmiles · 07-07-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SaraAlexine00

Does anybody know if these topnot gels can be found at Petco or Petsmart?

PetEdge.com Wholesale prices on exclusive dog grooming and pet supplies has Petsilk Top Knot for $6.99

Franceen · 07-07-2008, 03:33 PM

Thanks SO much for all the replies. I am off to get the Petsilk gel today!

Luv

Franceen xxx

SaraAlexine00 · 07-07-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

PetEdge.com Wholesale prices on exclusive dog grooming and pet supplies has Petsilk Top Knot for $6.99

THANKS!!

stedmansmommy · 07-07-2008, 06:54 PM

How cool...I have never even thought of using this for my babies! This would really help as I am letting Tatum's bangs grow out so that they can become part of her topknot, and they are always hanging down in her little eyes

I try to secure them with a little barrette, but they always seem to fall down no matter what.

I am going to have to give some of this stuff a try - thanks for this great thread!

Ivhana · 07-07-2008, 07:01 PM

Thanks for explaining that. I never would have thought about it. Sounds like the way to go. /hugs

katrn · 07-07-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

PetEdge.com Wholesale prices on exclusive dog grooming and pet supplies has Petsilk Top Knot for $6.99

thats where I got mine from.

07-03-2008, 02:07 PM	#1
Franceen YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 581	Which hair gel is best for controlling my furbaby's facial hair? Hi everyone I am looking for a strong hair gel for Tootsy as I am growing her hair for a top knot and it is very untidy at the moment with hair going in all directions! I still would like it to feel soft and look natural. Can anyone recommend a product? Luv Franceen xx

07-07-2008, 09:09 AM	#2
y0rkiesR0ck YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairborn, OH Posts: 345	i use cindra sculpting gel on Kash. but other's on YT use petsilk top knot gel, which is slightly more expensive. PetSilk Top Knot Gel - PetSilk Products Cindra Sculpting Gel: BowWowShop.com thanks! __________________ Mae, Kash & Milan

07-07-2008, 09:45 AM	#3
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	I just use a human hair gel on mine! Seems to work! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

07-07-2008, 09:53 AM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I was using human hair gel, and Joey developed an eye ulceration. I don't know if it was due to the use of the product or not. With the human hair gel, little bits of hair would still come down and occasionally get in his eyes. After he had the ulceration, I stopped using the gel, and got Pet Silk Topknot Gel; it's totally different than human products that I've seen. It has a thick honey consistency and works perfectly holding those tiny hairs out of the way while we are growing them out, and no more eye problems. I found my Pet Silk on e-bay and it was only $15.00 including shipping. We had to take Joey to the emergency room for the eye problem, and you know how expensive that can be. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 07-07-2008 at 09:55 AM.

07-07-2008, 10:02 AM	#5
Ivhana Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VA Posts: 286	Okay I'm a bit slow. Hair gel on the top knot? Please tell me how this works. It was driving me crazy that Brody's knot never really stayed so I cut it off. Now his bangs are growing out. I haven't decided if I should cut them again or let them go. TIA __________________ Ivy, Mommy to Brody!

07-07-2008, 10:38 AM	#7
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	I use the petsilk topknot gel on my yorkie. It works great and smells sooooooo good! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

07-07-2008, 10:49 AM	#8
SaraAlexine00 Love my lil' Stinker <3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 647	Does anybody know if these topnot gels can be found at Petco or Petsmart? __________________ Owned by Miss Mia

07-07-2008, 03:33 PM	#11
Franceen YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 581	Thanks SO much for all the replies. I am off to get the Petsilk gel today! Luv Franceen xxx

07-07-2008, 06:54 PM	#13
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	How cool...I have never even thought of using this for my babies! This would really help as I am letting Tatum's bangs grow out so that they can become part of her topknot, and they are always hanging down in her little eyes I try to secure them with a little barrette, but they always seem to fall down no matter what. I am going to have to give some of this stuff a try - thanks for this great thread! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

07-07-2008, 07:01 PM	#14
Ivhana Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VA Posts: 286	Thanks for explaining that. I never would have thought about it. Sounds like the way to go. /hugs __________________ Ivy, Mommy to Brody!