How to place bows that actually stay in with Melissa Verplank

[@NvTruckerGirl]

Love her little tongue sticking out, so cute! I had taken my Shih Tzu to Petco, just to get a bow, and they used this technique. The only thing she didnt do was twist the fur. The girl proceeded to pull out a huge chunk of my babies fur out of her head. I was completely floored!! I will NEVER take her back there!! I will do my own from now on.

[@GodivaRidesAgain]

After using a crochet hook for years, this is much easier!! Nice, clear instructions - thank you! Love the little tongue! LOL!! So sweet and cute!!

[@loveabull88]

cool...cant wait to try this on monday.. as a new groomer I have a tough time with bows, but I love them...

[@Dussaj]

So much easier thank you! using the hemostat to get the wraps tight is such a good idea, better than trying to get the dog to still still long enough to wrap the band around the hair so many times!

[@shirleymast4338]

Oh my gosh. This is brilliant. Not sure how my dog is gonna feel about this, but I'm pretty sure she will always be wearing bows from now on. Thank you!

[@youfool1111]

WOW. Thank you so much. I've been struggling for 18 years!!!!

[@ABC-hs7gr]

SHES SO ADORABLE!!!!!!!! WITH HER LITTLE TUGE STICKING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD

[@juliannphelps5299]

I was gunna say THAT TONGUE 👅 😍😭

[@MlSS.S]

Great video! What a little angel! I love how her tongue sticks out lol. Too cute!

[@TrulyT1]

Can you please do another video on how to use this tool (I have) and wrap the rubber band around it “closely & slowly!!” Also, on how to attach the bow on (or right behind) the ears of a dog. I have a Pomeranian & love the bows right behind her ears, but high enough to show when looking at her face & to show up in pics)! It’s hard to see on this cute dog’s dark ears “how to.” Thank you!😊🐾🐾

[@denacho69]

so glad i found this! most of my bows go on the collars but i have dreaded getting one that goes in the hair because i simply could not do it. looking forward to trying this now!

[@jewelrydivine]

Awsome, tried it on my retriever; takes a little practice but it worked eventually.

[@lizzie9989]

I LOVE this dog's tongue! It reminds me of what my dog does! She is so beautiful! Thanks for this video and the clear, easy to understand directions!

[@brucemarshall9678]

What a terrific explanation and it works to perfection

[@jnj2673]

Best instructions ever! I can't say thank you enough. God Bless, Jul

[@sabentley101]

Finally!!! A way for Lucy's bows to stay in. So smart.

[@maailieca]

Genius! Can't wait to try this technique!

[@ldanica8096]

I struggle with bows. Thankyou Melissa verplank. I have your book, it's marked up with pen and pencil, highlighter and coffee stains. I use it almost everyday of the week. Can you do a demo on a wiggly, biting dog? 😂

[@journay2_jojo]

THANK YOUUUUU SOOOOOO MUCH THIS ACTUALLY WORKED LOL I had been trying for a while to get these on her! I APPRECIATE IT VERYYY MUCH !!

[@paragonschoolofpetgrooming]

A lot of you have asked about where you can get hemostats. Tradeshows are a great place to get them at reduced prices. You can also try PetEdge. You can even get them at fishing tackle stores!

[@MlSS.S]

You can also order them on Amazon at an amazingly affordable price.

[@silverskim]

Thanks. I always wanted to be able to put bows in my Yorkies hair and now I can!!

[@cyndiharding6511]

Thank you! Best video I've seen yet demonstrating bow placement!!!!

[@neko_nightstar1819]

How cute! I need to find the little clamp things somewhere. I have a cavalier and a poodle so I would love to learn this technique.

[@MlSS.S]

Amazon sells them.

[@Tuesday761]

@misshair I think she said they were hemostats.. I think I might try with tweezers instead because I do not have a pair of hemostats..

[@meeranaam]

Thank you so very much for finally solving this dilemma! I too have a little Shih Tzu and can never get her bows on properly; this shall make all the difference. :-)

[@stylebylynae]

Fantastic! Do u recommend the same application on a 3 month old puppy? If not, what do u recommend? Thanks 😊

[@csurratt08]

Aww look at her! So cute!

[@Ladidahsera]

Thank you so much for sharing this helpful tip. She looks so pretty in pink :-)

[@simplepracticalus3498]

I'm very glad that it didn't hurt her and she's so cute

[@DoBeLove]

Dead Butterflies. LOL. I bet her parents were/are awesome!

[@kellyalejandra183]

Wow this helps . My baby girl has short hair since she is mixed with schnauzer

[@IfuPleasEMM]

Thank YOU Thank YOU how clear and easy to follow. You are a Genius....I can't wait to try this on my little guys. Beautiful model also.

[@estelaac5916]

Thank u for sharing,she’s beautiful

[@KadieJoy]

Awesome! Thank you, Phoebee loves her bows!

[@charluvsdee18]

cute, wish my dog was that calm.

[@ChasehaWing]

Hehe.my dog HATES bows so she only had it in the one time (it was the first and last time). But she was super cute with them. I'm glad I know how to though if I ever have another pet that does not mind bows

[@lizzyhut5708]

Where did you purchase your bows? Those look to be a perfect size.

[@tammybedder8502]

Molly is a Bichon Frisè & I've been doing research regarding putting in her bows between grooming. I was wondering if different size dogs need different size Hemostats to place the bows in her ears ?

[@jjbshank]

Awesom tip. My fingers were too big to put a bow on my yorkie. BTW you can buy a fisherman hemostats at Canadian tire

[@irislorikeet4287]

EXCELLENT loved the tutorial. Where can one buy the hymostat?

[@d0pesick]

Is that a Les Poochs brush? They sure hurt when you get a pin under your nail haha. I loved this tutorial. My manager is the only one who can put bows in properly so I thought it would be nice to learn how as well. Dickens has the cutest little tongue.

[@kathrynbergin5663]

sounds and look so easy, I'm going to try but I don't think it will work out that way!

[@jenkret6739]

This is brilliant! Thank you soo much!

[@BreeM3359]

Wow thank you so much for this!!! Hopefully I can do this

[@monalisasmoustache]

Does it hurt the dog when you slide the bow up the hair strand? Do you get a poof of hair above the hair strand from sliding it up? What size latex or nonlatex bands? Thanks to any and all!

[@lowwqqs15]

Thank you! I will try this out, i hope it works :)

[@joanns185]

very good and clear directions thank you

[@2Ryled]

Can you tell us the size of the rubber band? Thank you.

[@bruceherlofsky1069]

Now days you can probably get them on Amazon. I had a friend who was a nurse and she got me some. Guess doctors can only use them once, so they get discarded after that. But, I’m sure you can get hemostats at a grooming supply store.

[@klaritydawn]

Okay now that is amazing! Where do we get the hemostats from though? Now I can see you've made this look extremely easy but I KNOW it won't be when I go to do it! Lol! I Love that it's not a wad of hair pulled tight up to the scalp..I always feel so sorry for mine when they do that and end up taking it out because I Know it's hurting him..I KNOW because he won't leave it alone! Love to give this a try.

[@bertsmall8028]

you can order the bows and the sissors on many sites....really cheap..

[@TheNewHomerSimpson]

Thanks! I found this very helpful :)

[@DaViBaa69]

How do you take them off?

[@DiariesofNelBel09]

How would I take the bow out if I want to replace it from time to time to match her outfit?

[@heatherjasper97]

My computer's audio quality and volume is very poor. What kind of hemostats did you say you needed?

[@victoriasocorroespindola3970]

wow what a great idea!! thanks for sharing

[@MacyPooh196]

awww...my macy hated bows, too...i miss her

[@Dresseduptogo]

I'm having trouble with the bows. She cries because it pulls her hair...any tips??? would be grateful for them!

[@Crystal11Skulls]

How do you take the bows out? I imagine pulling them out would rip out hair.

[@stylst0123]

So where do you get a hemostat is there another alternative if I cant find one? Does having a rubber band hurt the dog is latex better thanks!

[@GrandmaSezSo]

Is there a trick to remove them without breaking the rubber band?

[@mikionimaru]

thanks!!!!! it will help me alot !! i m really glad!

[@Jeannie_wl]

Too Cute! Thanks for the great tip!

[@35petsparadise]

Thanks for the great tip.Will try it out.x

[@CaressMee]

Could I ask what sort of tool you are using in your video?

[@littlestlily]

That was really helpful! Thank you!

[@pheonixpiggy4373]

What do you do for short haired girl dogs?

[@maditurner6620]

THE PENGUIN ARMY

[@cmscrapbook]

How do you attach the rubber band to the bow?

[@Abbanina1]

I have a yorkie and shes is 8 1/2 months old and i try making her look pretty but i don't know how to put bows on her withought them falling or her scratching them off and i need advice.

[@AetherScientificCorporation]

I have the same Les Pooch brush!!! ❤️❤️

[@Bmoremusic8787]

Omg you're a genius!!!!!!!!!!!

[@2Ryled]

Dickens and her pink bows and tongue. Too cute

[@amberlovesart5576]

can u do one on how to put a boy on dog with short hair

[@2Ryled]

What do I do if my puppy tries to get it off her head? Even tho it is on a rubber band.

[@sunbeamtree95]

Is it at all painful for them? Can it pull the hair out?

[@LadyNemesis2007]

love this method.. thank you!!!!

[@paragonschoolofpetgrooming]

Thank YOU!

[@tracywickel3160]

Does anyone have trouble with the bow tipping up and towards the dogs head once you slide it into place

[@tatrentanyams2239]

I just wanted to ask do the bows come back matted after 4 weeks? A few of my customers occasionally come back with matted bows when they don't fall off all on their own.

[@paragonschoolofpetgrooming]

+Brenda Lopez If this is the kind of coat that mats easily, you can try putting the bows on the shorter lengths of hair so that the bows do fall out more easily on their own.

[@FabixMdo]

nice tip!! beautiful dooog

[@carigarcia209]

Will this work on a frenchie?

[@dscekic]

but how do you get it off?do you just cut it through or pull it?

[@lorae7]

How do you keep the bows from causing rats in her hair and getting the hair knotted up? that always happens to my dog so I don't use bows very often

[@myhellyea]

does it pull out the hair? when it is taken off?

[@catelaxo.o327]

Thanks For Helping!

[@elitpaws5113]

I use this method too and love it

[@Nitah89]

Thank you, helped me a lot! :)

[@goldengirl67]

Adorable!

[@RockinRythems101]

How do u take it out xxx

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Oh wow. Thanks

[@blubblub959]

aww looks cute :D!!! im gonna try that on my puppy :D!!!

[@CrAzyCAt1220]

i put bows on a dog today but they didnt stay in....thanks for sharing this video!!

[@natejacobson]

how do u take them out? that would hurt!!!

[@donnajacobo-morales9118]

does the size of the hemostat matter?

[@Msjojo3328]

Awesome, thanks for posting

[@pilots2032]

would it work with none-locking hemostats?

[@paragonschoolofpetgrooming]

+Laura S Absolutely!

[@WinteRita]

Well that's pretty easy to do with straight haired shih tzus ): I have a cocker spaniel and her ear hair is curly and messy :P but I'll def try it!

[@Msalove08]

Omg thank you!!

[@cele657]

OMG THANK YOU, my shih tzu always manages to take the bow out -.- it gets annoying after a while

[@SuperShandy777]

please how do I take bows out? painlessly? please? x

[@stephanieandersen8673]

Love it! You've got a subscriber :D

[@Renvega77]

Love her name ❤

[@hankammer23259]

thanks alot that was helpful