Which size hair bands should I get? - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**Just A Girl** · 12-20-2012, 05:42 PM

Sorry about posting this, I know there's like 100 threads about hair bands for the topknot. I looked & looked & searched, but I can't find the one I'm looking for. Someone said which size they used & I can't find that thread

Should I get the 3/8" or the 5/16" ? I'm leaning to the 3/8" inch

**eiksaa** · 12-20-2012, 06:18 PM

We do 3/8th. The other one didn't work out for us. My fingers are not nimble enough.

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**Just A Girl** · 12-20-2012, 06:20 PM

I'm leaning toward the smaller size because I don't want to have to wrap it around a bunch of times.

I posted the wrong sizes in my original post! I meant I was debating between 1/4" & 5/16" I know that's barely a difference between those two, or should I get a 3/8"? That's what I meant to ask. My brain has been set to "deep fried" lately! Can't wait to get off pain meds so that I can think clearly again.

ETA:
I still don't think I asked the right sizes.

Just ignore that part & just tell me which sizes y'all prefer to use since I can't seem to get my sizes straight. Ugh. Sorry.

**Sylie** · 12-20-2012, 06:35 PM

I use the 1/4" orthodontic bands when I make bows, so that it doesn't have to be wrapped. They are too difficult to manage for anything other than slipping on a bow. To tie the top know I use the soft very flexible 3/8" ones from ShowOff Products.

**Grace'sMom** · 12-20-2012, 10:14 PM

We use clear latex free ones... I got them online, i think there's only one size.

But when we are having lazy days at home I just use a baby scrunchie (the soft cotton bands).... But Grace leaves her ties in....

**AshleyAndSophiePup** · 12-20-2012, 11:05 PM

We lucked out that around the time we brought Sophie home my BF got his braces off and the ortho bands he had were PERFECT! I think they're 3/8 but I know they are the "sea lion" size.

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**BellaNotte** · 12-21-2012, 03:25 AM

I'm currently using the ones from Topline pet. I think they're either the "snag free" ones at the bottom, or the 3/8" latex free, but in red and black. I like that they're very thin and stretchy, so I can stretch them out to get my fingers in easily, and as soon as I let go it goes back to original size so stays on securely.

http://www.toplinepet.com/jaw-clips.php

**edelweiss** · 12-21-2012, 04:34 AM

I don't use bands at all---just scrunchies--on both Lisi & Kitzi---the really tiny ones, but they are hard to find. I found a pack of pink ones in the UK. I still have to do about 4-5 loops on Lisi's piggys.

**Grace'sMom** · 12-21-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edelweiss

I don't use bands at all---just scrunchies--on both Lisi & Kitzi---the really tiny ones, but they are hard to find. I found a pack of pink ones in the UK. I still have to do about 4-5 loops on Lisi's piggys.

I use the same ones

I get them here in the US at Walmart... in the little girls' hair section.

**edelweiss** · 12-21-2012, 10:13 AM

I checked every Wallmart anywhere near me in Oct./Nov. and found some small ones but not as small as the ones I used to be able to buy. Both are made by Goody but the old ones I have are much better!

12-20-2012, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Just A Girl Member Name: Jojo Dog's Name: Daisy(maltese?), Tootsie (mini schnauzer), & Cupcake (maltese) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 165	Which size hair bands should I get? Sorry about posting this, I know there's like 100 threads about hair bands for the topknot. I looked & looked & searched, but I can't find the one I'm looking for. Someone said which size they used & I can't find that thread Should I get the 3/8" or the 5/16" ? I'm leaning to the 3/8" inch __________________

12-20-2012, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave & Mieka Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,423	We do 3/8th. The other one didn't work out for us. My fingers are not nimble enough. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-20-2012, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Just A Girl Member Name: Jojo Dog's Name: Daisy(maltese?), Tootsie (mini schnauzer), & Cupcake (maltese) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 165	I'm leaning toward the smaller size because I don't want to have to wrap it around a bunch of times. I posted the wrong sizes in my original post! I meant I was debating between 1/4" & 5/16" I know that's barely a difference between those two, or should I get a 3/8"? That's what I meant to ask. My brain has been set to "deep fried" lately! Can't wait to get off pain meds so that I can think clearly again. ETA: I still don't think I asked the right sizes. Just ignore that part & just tell me which sizes y'all prefer to use since I can't seem to get my sizes straight. Ugh. Sorry. __________________ Last edited by Just A Girl; 12-20-2012 at 06:28 PM.

12-20-2012, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,502	I use the 1/4" orthodontic bands when I make bows, so that it doesn't have to be wrapped. They are too difficult to manage for anything other than slipping on a bow. To tie the top know I use the soft very flexible 3/8" ones from ShowOff Products. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

12-20-2012, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,964	We use clear latex free ones... I got them online, i think there's only one size. But when we are having lazy days at home I just use a baby scrunchie (the soft cotton bands).... But Grace leaves her ties in.... __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

12-20-2012, 11:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
AshleyAndSophiePup Maltese Guru Name: Ashley Dog's Name: Sophie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Western Washington Posts: 938	We lucked out that around the time we brought Sophie home my BF got his braces off and the ortho bands he had were PERFECT! I think they're 3/8 but I know they are the "sea lion" size. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Ashley & Sophie

12-21-2012, 03:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
BellaNotte Maltese Guru Name: Nora Dog's Name: Cici Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Luis Obispo County Posts: 631	I'm currently using the ones from Topline pet. I think they're either the "snag free" ones at the bottom, or the 3/8" latex free, but in red and black. I like that they're very thin and stretchy, so I can stretch them out to get my fingers in easily, and as soon as I let go it goes back to original size so stays on securely. http://www.toplinepet.com/jaw-clips.php __________________

12-21-2012, 04:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
edelweiss Maltese Guru Name: sandi Dog's Name: Kitzel & Liesl Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 9,077	I don't use bands at all---just scrunchies--on both Lisi & Kitzi---the really tiny ones, but they are hard to find. I found a pack of pink ones in the UK. I still have to do about 4-5 loops on Lisi's piggys. __________________ Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.), - St. Bernard "Life without a maltese is like summer without ice-cream." - St. Edelweiss

12-21-2012, 10:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
edelweiss Maltese Guru Name: sandi Dog's Name: Kitzel & Liesl Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 9,077	I checked every Wallmart anywhere near me in Oct./Nov. and found some small ones but not as small as the ones I used to be able to buy. Both are made by Goody but the old ones I have are much better! __________________ Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.), - St. Bernard "Life without a maltese is like summer without ice-cream." - St. Edelweiss

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