The Flexi-8 / Lilla Rose Thread

[Catladyintown]

Thistledown don't toss the flexi. Just file it down and it should be good as new. I have had a lot of different hair toys that need a little filing. And after you filed the rough edge just put a little bit of clear nail polish on wear you filed it. HTH

[rags]

I've never had a sharp spot on the arm - but have on the center before. You can send them back to flexi-8 if it's a new purchase and they'll exchange it for you if you want to do that. I just filed mine too though (it was very, very small).

[Isa-belle]

I wear my flexis as scarf or shawl fasteners far more often than I wear them in my hair!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/001_zpsbeb6e07e.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/001_zpsbeb6e07e.jpg.html)

They work REALLY WELL for this. Well enough, in fact, I'm surprised they're not marketed this way. The small or XS works on the crocheted things, the XL works on the wrap.

Oooh I love your owl :) yes I've used a Flexi to hold a handknit shawl and it does work really well. I had forgotten about it, though, so thank you for reminding me. :D

[LauraLongLocks]

I'm thinking about swapping/selling this L flexi8 because it's really close to my natural hair color, and it sort of blends in too much for my taste. What do you think? Should I keep it or sell/swap it out?

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/Bestbirth/Hair%20Gallery/001-8.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Bestbirth/media/Hair%20Gallery/001-8.jpg.html)

[thistledown]

I'll file it down! Just wish I'd noticed it before I pulled some hair *grumbles*
They are so pretty though!
Vanessa

[laceyfairy]

I just ordered a medium flexi and a large. My hair is waist length, do you think one of these will be a good size for basic buns?

[NaClH2O]

I just ordered a medium flexi and a large. My hair is waist length, do you think one of these will be a good size for basic buns?

I think an XL might have been better, especially for buns. That's what I use. I can only use a medium for ponytails & a large for center held buns like nautilus and sometimes the disc bun. I'm a little shorter than you but also a little thicker....it's hard to tell for sure what will be best until you try them though! :o

[laceyfairy]

I think an XL might have been better, especially for buns. That's what I use. I can only use a medium for ponytails & a large for center held buns like nautilus and sometimes the disc bun. I'm a little shorter than you but also a little thicker....it's hard to tell for sure what will be best until you try them though! :o

Oh, okay. Thank you! I'll try them out when they get here. I often forget that my hair isn't actually to my shoulders or apl (when I wore it down frequently), so I act as if my hair is apl/bsl for some stuff. :p

[rags]

Well, I'm waist length, fine and a I, and I can wear larges in buns great (rapidly. Outgrowing my mediums!). There is a BIG size difference between large and XL, and I can't quite fit an XL yet. So even if you can't use them for a Cinnabun, maybe the large will work in center held buns!

[tiny squirrel]

I'm thinking about swapping/selling this L flexi8 because it's really close to my natural hair color, and it sort of blends in too much for my taste. What do you think? Should I keep it or sell/swap it out?

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/Bestbirth/Hair%20Gallery/001-8.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Bestbirth/media/Hair%20Gallery/001-8.jpg.html)

KEEP IT! I think it looks lovely in your hair. Very elegant. The white beads let the flexi pop enough to be seen, while the amber beads complement your hair nicely.

[LauraLongLocks]

KEEP IT! I think it looks lovely in your hair. Very elegant. The white beads let the flexi pop enough to be seen, while the amber beads complement your hair nicely.

Thank you for your answer. I guess it's a keeper then.

[pingviini]

Thank you, Sunny Sunshine and turquoisedays :)

Also, Sunny Sunshine, I love your five-strand braid!
It gave me new ideas for things I could do with my smaller flexis, as those rarely get worn unfortunately. I only ever wear them in half-ups, but me wearing a half-up happens maybe twice a year or so nowadays. Only on very special occasions (events where I'll be standing most of the time anyway), as wearing my hair loose is hugely impractical at this length. But now I'll also use them to decorate braids :o

[Sunny Sunshine]

ooh pinkviini thats great. yes you can decorate your braids with flexis in smaller size. its looks very good i think. i love it :D they are to beautiful, they should not lying in a box or at home. they should be wearing in your hair ;)
and thank you. :)

[tiny squirrel]

Question: Does anyone own the same flexi in multiple sizes? I adore my mini dreamcatcher, but sometimes I wish I could wear the dreamcatcher in a bun. I'm thinking of ordering an XL. Is anyone here willing to validate my desire. Somebody tell me I need TWO dreamcatcher flexis! Please?

[tiny squirrel]

Oh, and one more question for my fellow flexi lovers. Can anyone with a similar hairtype tell me if a small works well for a simple low ponytail? I find I'm wearing my flexis more and more as my hair gets longer. Of all my hairtoys the flexi seems to have the most solidly comfy all day hold.

[puddums]

Question: Does anyone own the same flexi in multiple sizes? I adore my mini dreamcatcher, but sometimes I wish I could wear the dreamcatcher in a bun. I'm thinking of ordering an XL. Is anyone here willing to validate my desire. Somebody tell me I need TWO dreamcatcher flexis! Please?

I own the same flexi in multiple sizes for my two favourites. I hereby validate your desire and enable you to purchase more flexis! :)

[NaClH2O]

You NEED 2 dreamcatchers!!! :flowers: The bun-sized is my favorite.

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/shankity/th_IMG_0747_zpsae2bfda1.jpg (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/shankity/media/IMG_0747_zpsae2bfda1.jpg.html)

[tiny squirrel]

Oh, THANK YOU! You ladies have been VERY helpful. And if puddums' enabling hadn't been sufficient (which it was), NaClH2O, your action shot has sealed the deal! NaClH20, do you have any pony sized flexis?

[NaClH2O]

I don't really wear ponytails, but the mediums works best. Here is a photo I have using a large, which works if my hair is freshly washed and at its waviest.

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/shankity/Winter%20Swap%202013/th_2E3C6326-1C3C-42CF-9BA4-F21D51DC07E4_zpsadhoswzr.jpg (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/shankity/media/Winter%20Swap%202013/2E3C6326-1C3C-42CF-9BA4-F21D51DC07E4_zpsadhoswzr.jpg.html) Click to enlarge

That dreamcatcher in the lazy wrap bun is an XL.

[tiny squirrel]

That helps. Thank you. Your hair is just a little bit thicker than mine me thinks and/or a bit wavier. Mediums fit around a pony a bit more snugly than that large appears on you, but mediums don't feel secure (my hair is very slippery). Sometimes if I'm reading or cooking I like to throw my hair up in a quick pony. I'm going to try a small. If it doesn't work I'll exchange it or stick it on the swap board. Thanks again. :-)

[tiny squirrel]

Bah! Sorry. Double post.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Hi guys, I am wanting to buy a large size peacock Colors on Parade flexi 8 but I don't think Lilla Rose ships to New Zealand. Would someone here be able to order one for me and I can reimburse for cost and shipping? (via Paypal)

Pretty please?

[tiny squirrel]

There's a way to order Lillarose flexis from the flexi8 site. I forget how, but it's discussed in previous pages of this thread. *goes to look*

[tiny squirrel]

Here ya go! KittyBird explained it back in November. I can't vouch for how well it works. Just copy and pasting here.


I'm an international customer as well, and I usually don't have problems getting flexis from Lillarose. I just go to flexi8.com, put a flexi of correct size and prize in the basket, and write in the 'Special instructions'-box that I want to switch it for a flexi from Lillarose. For example, "Please exchange for LillaRose style #*****". You need to act fast when it comes to FOTM though.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Here ya go! KittyBird explained it back in November. I can't vouch for how well it works. Just copy and pasting here.

Thanks tiny squirrel, I will try this!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Thanks tiny squirrel, I will try this!

For some reason the flexi 8 site isn't allowing me to set up an account. Don't know what to do now, my original question still stands I guess, if someone could order one for me?

[Long_hair_bear]

For some reason the flexi 8 site isn't allowing me to set up an account. Don't know what to do now, my original question still stands I guess, if someone could order one for me?

Hey there!

Are you on facebook? I can hook you up with my flexi 8 consultant. I know she ships international. :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Hey there!

Are you on facebook? I can hook you up with my flexi 8 consultant. I know she ships international. :)

No,sorry, I am not on Facebook. Would it help if I pm you my email address though?

[Isilme]

Question: Does anyone own the same flexi in multiple sizes? I adore my mini dreamcatcher, but sometimes I wish I could wear the dreamcatcher in a bun. I'm thinking of ordering an XL. Is anyone here willing to validate my desire. Somebody tell me I need TWO dreamcatcher flexis! Please?
I'm thinking the same thing, I also want two Dreamcatchers! One in mega and one in small. For a full bun and the other for a halfup.

[Long_hair_bear]

No,sorry, I am not on Facebook. Would it help if I pm you my email address though?

Sure, I can give it to her. :)

[MultiCultiCurly]

Hello everyone, I just got obsessed with this new hair toy, so now I want to buy a few (lol, of course), but the sizing vids I've seen haven't been such a help. My hair when in it's unaltered curly state can get pretty big, and if I want to put it up without smashing my curls down, I'll need a pretty big one, but I'm not sure if the x-large or mega would work? Then when I do stretch my curls via braids or buns, it eats like 3/4 my volume and my hair isn't actually that thick, so I figure the small for that? Anyone here have two vastly different sizes for when their hair is "big" versus "small"? I know I can return them and exchange if need be, but I was hoping to get it right the first time if possible...

[chen bao jun]

I have mega curly hair and it is also thick (iii) though not as long as yours. the XL is still actually a little too big to hold a whole bun comfortably, while the L (which is whole lot smaller) fits but is tight.
don't know if that info will help you or not.
I do know that people do own different sizes for different uses--one size for half ups, another for ponys and one for whole buns.
Of course their sizing chart and vids are not that much use.
What I did was scout eBay for clips to get an idea of my size. They don't have XL on there very much but they do have all the other sizes though not all the time. I'm glad I got my large on eBay and did not pay full price because its not going to fit much longer (at least not for buns) though I may be able to use it for other things.

[puddums]

When my hair has extra curly or poofy days extra large is what I wear. When I have a straighter, less poofy day a large is better. My hair isn't as curly as yours and is waist length. Hope this helps! :)

[MultiCultiCurly]

^^^Thanks ladies, I'll have to do some thinking, hopefully I'll order the right ones. I'll update as soon as I order and get them (can't wait!) :)

[ilovesoap]

I'm a bit of a Flexi addict here's my collection

[NaClH2O]

I can't see your photo ilovesoap

[lapushka]

I'm a bit of a Flexi addict here's my collection

Try it as a URL:

[Catladyintown]

Four New Permanent release are on sale at Lilla Rose.;) They are the Tide-pool Treasure, Cameo Appearance,Clover and Ruby Bouquet. Lilla Rose is having a 15% off the 4 new permanent flexi's, for two days only. Here is a link that my consultant shared with me. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/Catladyintown/8-2286_zps05523530.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/Catladyintown/media/8-2286_zps05523530.jpg.html)http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/Catladyintown/8-2272_zps29db2bf0.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/Catladyintown/media/8-2272_zps29db2bf0.jpg.html)http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/Catladyintown/8-2111_zps49de3c6f.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/Catladyintown/media/8-2111_zps49de3c6f.jpg.html)http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/Catladyintown/8-2349_zpsfe88d866.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/Catladyintown/media/8-2349_zpsfe88d866.jpg.html)

[NaClH2O]

OMG the shamrock!! I have been looking for one for so long! *runs off to order*

[Scarlet_Heart]

Oh man, I would love a cameo one if it wasn't such a royal blue. I love the peach-toned ones.

[Brattina88]

I really love the tide pool treasure and the ruby bouquet! I wish I had some extra cash! I think I need to move up to a large. Yesterday my braided bun was WAY too tight in my Medium flexi. It squeezed the bun into an oblong shape and I only lasted a couple hours, my head was sore. :p lol

[Catladyintown]

NaCIH20 I was so happy to see the Clover. I have been wanting one for two years. Glad they are permanent now.

[Kina]

Four New Permanent release are on sale at Lilla Rose.;) They are the Tide-pool Treasure, Cameo Appearance,Clover and Ruby Bouquet. Lilla Rose is having a 15% off the 4 new permanent flexi's, for two days only. Here is a link that my consultant shared with me. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/Catladyintown/8-2286_zps05523530.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/Catladyintown/media/8-2286_zps05523530.jpg.html)http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/Catladyintown/8-2272_zps29db2bf0.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/Catladyintown/media/8-2272_zps29db2bf0.jpg.html)http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/Catladyintown/8-2111_zps49de3c6f.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/Catladyintown/media/8-2111_zps49de3c6f.jpg.html)http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/Catladyintown/8-2349_zpsfe88d866.jpg (http://s137.photobucket.com/user/Catladyintown/media/8-2349_zpsfe88d866.jpg.html)

Hi there, I clicked on the link and it went to your photobucket. I went to the flexi8 site and didn't find these. Would you mind posting the item number or design name? I'm particularly interested in the last one.

Thanks!

[Brattina88]

Hi there, I clicked on the link and it went to your photobucket. I went to the flexi8 site and didn't find these. Would you mind posting the item number or design name? I'm particularly interested in the last one.

Thanks!

http://www.lillarose.biz/DebToms/?id=abUDZb8P is the one I use... you have to pick a size and then find the design you like. The last one is the Ruby Bouquet.... You could do a search, or It's all the way at the bottom for me

Here's a direct link for the large... https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18989&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.71&ReferringDealerID=818206

Hope that helps :)

[Brattina88]

Oops, sorry! Double post!

[puddums]

When I read the email about the returning flexis I had just woken up and it was 5 am, so I totally read it wrong. I thought they were coming back for two days only, not that they were just on sale for two days only so I scooped up all the ones that I didn't already own. Silly me :oops:

[eresh]

The Flitter into fall will also return.
But it was delayed so it will come to the shop later on.

[sourgrl]

Is the "Flitter into to Fall" the green dragonfly one from Sept? That's the flexi that's calling my name :)

ETA I contacted a consultant about that dragonfly clip. It's one and the same... and making its way to me soon!

[Kina]

http://www.lillarose.biz/DebToms/?id=abUDZb8P is the one I use... you have to pick a size and then find the design you like. The last one is the Ruby Bouquet.... You could do a search, or It's all the way at the bottom for me

Here's a direct link for the large... https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18989&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.71&ReferringDealerID=818206

Hope that helps :)

thanks so much!

[LauraLongLocks]

I ordered the cameo appearance in L. I hope I can get lots of mileage out of it.

[vanillabones]

I must have the shamrock!! I also love the ruby and the princess tiara in gold with the rose beads on lilla rose. I know where my next paycheck is going :p

[NaClH2O]

NaCIH20 I was so happy to see the Clover. I have been wanting one for two years. Glad they are permanent now.

Me too! I have been searching for one since last summer. As soon as i saw that email I ran and ordered an XL :inlove:

[t_ballet26]

The Flitter into fall will also return.
But it was delayed so it will come to the shop later on.

I am so excited about this one. I have regretted not buying it since it sold out.

[kme81]

I think I'm actually going to buy the Flitter into Fall one when they bring it back. I've always been an on-the-fence admirer of Flexis, but that one is just so beautiful!

Now to decide what size I need... :)

[Valkyriejae]

Welp, I caved. Housemate and I split the shipping on a pair of Cameos - I got mega, she got XL. Now I'm just waiting for Flitter Into Fall (my preeeeciooouussss xD)

[Scarlet_Heart]

Welp, I caved. Housemate and I split the shipping on a pair of Cameos - I got mega, she got XL. Now I'm just waiting for Flitter Into Fall (my preeeeciooouussss xD)

I would love to see an action shot of the cameos when you get them. I love cameo but not crazy about blue so I would like to see them in action. :)

[NaClH2O]

I would love to see an action shot of the cameos when you get them. I love cameo but not crazy about blue so I would like to see them in action. :)

I have one. This is a picture from a couple months ago, but works just fine. :p I absolutely love the cameo, this is XL. I have gotten several positive compliments in real life on this flexi.

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/shankity/IMG_0734_zps89b49df1.jpg?t=1390669580

[Isa-belle]

Very excited that the Ruby Bouquet is back. Ordered it in Mega. :D

[LauraLongLocks]

I ordered a large, but now I'm wondering if I would have preferred an extra large. I have one XL and it works for the infinity bun, and any of my larger buns, but the L works well for everything else. I hope I'll be happy with the L and get a lot of mileage from it. I think the cameo is just beautiful.

[Scarlet_Heart]

Oh, thank you, Saltwater!! That does look beautiful... :hmm:

[rags]

I don't have a pic of my cameo (will put it in here next time I wear it) but it's one of the few hairtoys I've gotten compliments on too! *and I might have quite a few hairtoys* :p

[Loviatar]

Bit of a daft question: can you get left handed Flexis? I have two regular ones but the centrepiece is the same either way up so I can insert my Flexi from the left. Can the pin be moved? I have been coveting the shamrock for ages.

[LauraLongLocks]

These will still be available after the sale, right? So I can get an XL cameo when I completely outgrow the L, right? I'm actually considering getting two of the cameo, because I am so in love with it. Am I crazy? Should I do it before the sale is over tonight?

ETA: I just checked and it looks like the sale is over, but the cameo is still available in XL. So, that means I don't have to rush to get it ordered now, and hopefully it'll still be there when I am ready.

[NaClH2O]

These will still be available after the sale, right? So I can get an XL cameo when I completely outgrow the L, right? I'm actually considering getting two of the cameo, because I am so in love with it. Am I crazy? Should I do it before the sale is over tonight?

YES! *enable* :popcorn:

XL is much more comfortable and secure in buns, for me personally. We are about at the same length.

[Valkyriejae]

Pretty sure you can! Maybe email the flexi people to confirm, but I think you jsut request that the centerpiece be put the left-handed way when you check out...


Bit of a daft question: can you get left handed Flexis? I have two regular ones but the centrepiece is the same either way up so I can insert my Flexi from the left. Can the pin be moved? I have been coveting the shamrock for ages.

[Ferryl]

I've been avoiding TLHC so I wouldn't spend any money on hair temptations but now I missed a LillaRose sale. Bleh! That'll teach me. Oh well. I'll just have to order some when Flitter becomes available.

[LauraLongLocks]

YES! *enable* :popcorn:

XL is much more comfortable and secure in buns, for me personally. We are about at the same length.

Ha ha! Thanks for enabling me. ;) By the way, I see you have ii/iii hair. How many centimeters circumference is your ponytail? Mine is about 9 cm to 9.5 cm, so I'm on the thicker side of average, but I've never considered my hair to be thick. And then I came on LHC and have had some people compliment my hair on being thick, and I'm thinking, "Who, me?"

I love that cameo... I'll be getting an XL as soon as payday rolls around. I'll keep that L around for half-ups when I outgrow it.

On another note, do they custom make some styles in larger sizes? I see one that I love in L, but it's not available in XL.

[NaClH2O]

Laura - My ponytail is 4 in (~10.2 cm) around, so exactly the border between ii and iii thickness. :p

If you order from the Flexi8 site (not Lillarose), you can get anything you want customized. Just pay for the size you want (XL), and in the comments box when checking out, write what style # you want it to look like.

[LauraLongLocks]

Laura - My ponytail is 4 in (~10.2 cm) around, so exactly the border between ii and iii thickness. :p

If you order from the Flexi8 site (not Lillarose), you can get anything you want customized. Just pay for the size you want (XL), and in the comments box when checking out, write what style # you want it to look like.

Thanks so much!

[Verdandi]

Hi experienced flexi people!

This have probably been asked before, but the search tool didn't help me and I wasn't too tempted to go through a 500+ page tread....
I have a sizing problem that the videos at the Flexi8-site isn't very helpful with, since I almost never do tails up, half ups or french twists, neither have very curly or thick hair, but want to use it to hold buns.

I thought a large would be the thing, but I get so confused with all the "If you use a X for this, you'd never need to use an X" and so on at the website, and since the exchange policy doesn't apply to non-US customers I'd love a second opinion.

I have BSL, mostly fine, ii-hair and want the flexi to hold my buns. Should I go for the L or should I maybe consider another size?

[Valkyriejae]

Verdandi - what's your actual ponytail diameter? I find ii is a bit vague (2" is a lot less than 4" after all!) That said, I'd guess you would want a large or medium, and when in doubt I vote to err on the larger side if you're planning to go longer (grow into it, as my mum says)


Hi experienced flexi people!

This have probably been asked before, but the search tool didn't help me and I wasn't too tempted to go through a 500+ page tread....
I have a sizing problem that the videos at the Flexi8-site isn't very helpful with, since I almost never do tails up, half ups or french twists, neither have very curly or thick hair, but want to use it to hold buns.

I thought a large would be the thing, but I get so confused with all the "If you use a X for this, you'd never need to use an X" and so on at the website, and since the exchange policy doesn't apply to non-US customers I'd love a second opinion.

I have BSL, mostly fine, ii-hair and want the flexi to hold my buns. Should I go for the L or should I maybe consider another size?

[Verdandi]

Verdandi - what's your actual ponytail diameter? I find ii is a bit vague (2" is a lot less than 4" after all!) That said, I'd guess you would want a large or medium, and when in doubt I vote to err on the larger side if you're planning to go longer (grow into it, as my mum says)

Thanks for answering :)
I agree ii was a bit vague too, it's about 3.5", and yes, I'm planning to go longer, so if I have to grow into it it isn't much of an disaster (as long as it dosn't take ages! ;) )

[NaClH2O]

I am 4" circumference, and when I ordered a L for the first time I was disappointed at how small they are. I think flexi 8 overestimates the amount of hair you will be able to use with them. To be honest, I would order a couple sizes for your first order. That way you can figure out what you will want when you order again.

[rags]

Iam at waist with a 1.75" pony and a large for a cinnamon bun is getting tight on me. They're great for center held buns though (and yet too small for an x-large yet. Sigh. ). If You want center held buns I'd go for the large. If you want it to hold the entire bun, I'd probably go for an x- large. It's hard to tell exactly because they take a HUGE jump between large and x- large. What you CAN do is use a stick(or pencil if you dont have a stick), make th bun you want to use it in, insert your stick, measure how much of the stick is needed for that bun, and compare it to the length of the pins on the Flexis. Not an exact science,but at least a start?

Please excuse any typos. My tablet hates me today for some reason.

[Verdandi]

NaClH20 and rags, thank you! Followed both your advices, did some measuring and ordered more than one size.

So, I ended up ordering a bunch of them (Discount codes are oh so dangerous, and since I was paying insane ammounts for shipping anyways...:rolleyes: )
Ordered both a Small, 3 in L and an XL and thinking "Hey, if the XL turns out huge, I can always cram it over my sock bun or something for decoration and hope someday I'll grow into it...". Or put it on DBF who has much thicker hair than me. Or maybe not, but it would be an interesting sight.

Guess I'll just have to wait for them to arrive now :)

[chen bao jun]

There's a discount code?

[Kina]

There's a discount code?

10% off for January (or get 1 if you buy 4, I think) This is the code: 32088

[NaClH2O]

That code always works. No need to rush :p

[Lirona]

I've read the advice you guys gave Verdandi multiple times, and gone over the sizing on the website, but I'm still really confused. Any help you guys have the patience to give would be much appreciated!

I'm around hip, and have a 3.5 inch pony circumference. I measured the diameter of the bun I want it to hold, and it came out to about 4 inches. Does that sound like a L? Or an XL?

It would be nice (for my wallet) to just order one size and be done with it, but I'm guessing that's probably not possible. :lol:

[chen bao jun]

It's hard to say which size to order because there is a BIG difference between large and extra large.
Thanks for the info about the code. I would love 10% off but looking over my budget, it would be great to not to have to order in January. Did I get that right? That one has worked for a while?

[Kina]

good to know!

[rags]

That code has been around for YEARS, its the standard one. It should work just fine.

[Valkyriejae]

Lirona - I'm at hip with a 3" circumference and honestly XL only holds braided or center-held buns for me. You could probably go for an XL or even a mega, although I see you're in the states so you if you get the wrong size you should be able to exchange it easily :)


I've read the advice you guys gave Verdandi multiple times, and gone over the sizing on the website, but I'm still really confused. Any help you guys have the patience to give would be much appreciated!

I'm around hip, and have a 3.5 inch pony circumference. I measured the diameter of the bun I want it to hold, and it came out to about 4 inches. Does that sound like a L? Or an XL?

It would be nice (for my wallet) to just order one size and be done with it, but I'm guessing that's probably not possible. :lol:

[KittyBird]

Decided to remind myself that despite my current Ficcare frenzy, I'm still a hopeless flexi-8 addict. I hope to buy a few new flexis next month, or at least get the February FOTM if it's pretty.

Today I wore the copper Native Filigree for the first time in a very long while :o
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0002484x500_zpsc01e6d9d.jpg

[chen bao jun]

Yep, the code still works. I didn't order anything (still January) but I did try it out in the shopping basket.
I also found out this morning that the x large now fits (if I put it in just right) which is good because the large is really too small. Just a bit too small, but too small.
no codes for lilla rose, I suppose....? The flexis on there tend to be brighter and I like bright better.

[Scarlet_Heart]

Beautiful, kittybird! :thud:

[NaClH2O]

You can order whatever you want from the flexi 8 website. Just buy the size your want, and write the style # of what you want it to look like what you check out.

[LauraLongLocks]

Decided to remind myself that despite my current Ficcare frenzy, I'm still a hopeless flexi-8 addict. I hope to buy a few new flexis next month, or at least get the February FOTM if it's pretty.

Today I wore the copper Native Filigree for the first time in a very long while :o
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0002484x500_zpsc01e6d9d.jpg


I LOVE that one. It's on my wish-list. My cameo in L came today. I'm wearing it in a nautilus. It's good for center-held buns, but the XL is a bit too big for other buns. I probably should have gone for the XL. I'll definitely be buying all future flexi8s in XL. Guess I'll just have to grow into them. ;)

Here's my action shot with my new cameo flexi:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/Bestbirth/Hair%20Gallery/002-10-1.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Bestbirth/media/Hair%20Gallery/002-10-1.jpg.html)

[LauraLongLocks]

Decided to remind myself that despite my current Ficcare frenzy, I'm still a hopeless flexi-8 addict. I hope to buy a few new flexis next month, or at least get the February FOTM if it's pretty.

Today I wore the copper Native Filigree for the first time in a very long while :o
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0002484x500_zpsc01e6d9d.jpg


I LOVE that one. It's on my wish-list. My cameo in L came today. I'm wearing it in a braided nautilus. It's good for center-held buns, but the XL is a bit too big for other buns. I probably should have gone for the XL. I'll definitely be buying all future flexi8s in XL. Guess I'll just have to grow into them. ;)

Here's my action shot with my new cameo flexi:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/Bestbirth/Hair%20Gallery/002-10-1.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Bestbirth/media/Hair%20Gallery/002-10-1.jpg.html)

[chen bao jun]

Love the cameo on you and Kittybird also looks great in the copper.
I want a cameo but I want PINK. Not a blue person.

[saskia_madding]

Are the cameos available on the site yet? I keep checking back but don't see anything. I'm hunting for a few of last year's FOTM that I was assured would come up again for sale.

[KittyBird]

Thank you Scarlet_Heart, Laura and Chen! :blossom: I love the Cameo, it looks gorgeous on you, Laura!
I'd like that flexi one even more if it was gold, and maybe with purple or pink beads. Gold just suits me better ;)

[Valkyriejae]

They're only up on the lillarose site, not the main flexi site. There are also the march 2012 shamrock, the nov 2013 ruby thingy, and the August? 2013 starfish. They're supposed to get the August? 2013 dragonfly soon...


Are the cameos available on the site yet? I keep checking back but don't see anything. I'm hunting for a few of last year's FOTM that I was assured would come up again for sale.

[LauraLongLocks]

Thank you Scarlet_Heart, Laura and Chen! :blossom: I love the Cameo, it looks gorgeous on you, Laura!
I'd like that flexi one even more if it was gold, and maybe with purple or pink beads. Gold just suits me better ;)

I like gold and copper very well against my brunette hair, and love darker blues and greens, too. But I'll do just about any color combination.

[NaClH2O]

My XL shamrock arrived today! Its gorgeous, I'm so glad they brought it back.

[Long_hair_bear]

You guys see the new February flexi?

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/becky_bear_is_cute/2ee621144336e35ce754ff6b1cf5c25f.jpg

[saskia_madding]

Okay! Thanks for letting me know. I'll wait until the dragonfly shows up and then snag that and the cameo in XL.

[Rio040113]

You guys see the new February flexi?

Yup, saw my consultant post it on FB. Can't say as I'm a huge fan, gold doesn't play nicely with my hair at all :shrug:

[Indigo Girl]

Darn it, another dangle! My hair doesn't like dangles on flexis.

:waits for March:

[Long_hair_bear]

I don't wear red or gold, but its a cute flexi :)

[NaClH2O]

I think the new February flexi is pretty! :o

[Long_hair_bear]

I think the new February flexi is pretty! :o

I think the big bun in you avatar is pretty! :thud:

[NaClH2O]

I think the big bun in you avatar is pretty! :thud:

Thank you!!! :inlove: It is my new GTS fork I adopted from Wildcat Diva!

[Long_hair_bear]

Thank you!!! :inlove: It is my new GTS fork I adopted from Wildcat Diva!

Its certainly a statement piece. I love big, "Here I am!" type statement piece hair forks! Your actual bun is big and pretty too. My hair is the only "bun" I want big! lol

[BrightEyes]

I was so excited to see the Feb FOTM, but it's not my style :(

[LauraLongLocks]

Why can't I see the new FOTM for February on Lilla Rose? I went there and only saw the January one. :( I'm going to try deleting cookies and see if that helps.

[ilovesoap]

The new one isnt available for sale till tomorrow so you won't be able to see it on the site till then. I have pics on my page if you want a sneak peek.


Are the cameos available on the site yet? I keep checking back but don't see anything. I'm hunting for a few of last year's FOTM that I was assured would come up again for sale.

I just checked and the only sizes of the Cameo not currently sold out are the Large, XL and Mega, the rest sold out with the sale but they will be back.

[eresh]

Hmmm not my thing, my custom order will have to wait a month then.
I want to pair it with a FotM order so it can ship together :-)
Maybe march will be more my style.

[LauraLongLocks]

The new one isnt available for sale till tomorrow so you won't be able to see it on the site till then. I have pics on my page if you want a sneak peek.

Thanks!

Well, I'm safe. I don't need to buy this month's FOTM. I still would like to get a few more XL flexi's but maybe I'll wait until March. :)

[NaClH2O]

Who ordered the new flexi? I haven't yet, but am thinking about it... I like gold.

[Hootenanny]

I just ordered a mega right now! I'm not usually a fan of gold (pun fully intended, lol) but I just love this design!

[chen bao jun]

Japanese look to the new flexi. I like it.
I guess there's an advantage to wearing larger sizes sometimes. Still think about that cameo. Obviously I shouldn;t think too long.

[Stellaaa]

I want one, haven't ordered yet.
It is only Feb 1 today, isn't it?
I hope they don't sell out immediately, from the reaction here I'm guessing they won't.

[KittyBird]

Wow, I would have loved that flexi if it was in green or blue! It's so pretty, but I think the red of those beads would blend too much with my hair. As usual, I'm looking forward to seeing the action pictures of it! :D

[Hairitic]

I bought a Small and an XLg. I think it's beautiful and soooo different from any other Flexi's. I too have Henna'd hair but I think the red beads will be bright enough to stand out. I have very few hair toys that are red, so these help round out my collection, lol :cool:

[Wosie]

Does anybody know if Lilla Rose ships Flexi-8s to Europe? I'm thinking of getting one... or two. :o

[KittyBird]

Does anybody know if Lilla Rose ships Flexi-8s to Europe? I'm thinking of getting one... or two. :o

I don't think they do that yet, but you can order via flexi8.com. Find the sizes you want and add them to the basket. After going through all the details, before you pay, there's a small box that says 'Special Instructions'. Write something like "Please switch this flexi-8 with LillaRose style #*******". I've done that lots of times. There are instructions on flexi8.com as well. :)

[sourgrl]

I've been perusing the flexis since I started my hair toy journey. It wasn't until I saw 'Flitter into Fall' that I found one that I really couldn't resist. It's beautiful! Certainly a nice addition, despite the messy state of my hair :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sagon069/c85cada3-7efc-4585-a632-d04fa45811b4_zpsbf1f75c1.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sagon069/media/c85cada3-7efc-4585-a632-d04fa45811b4_zpsbf1f75c1.jpg.html)

[Indigo Girl]

sourgrl that looks beautiful on you! It's one of my favorite pieces.

[Henwyn]

I don't think they do that yet, but you can order via flexi8.com. Find the sizes you want and add them to the basket. After going through all the details, before you pay, there's a small box that says 'Special Instructions'. Write something like "Please switch this flexi-8 with LillaRose style #*******". I've done that lots of times. There are instructions on flexi8.com as well. :)

That's very interesting! Wouldn't it always be worth doing this, since the Flexi-8 site has a more-or-less permanent coupon that gives you 10% off or a 5th flexi free? Is there any reason not to buy from Flexi-8 instead of LillaRose?

[Shorty89]

Finally here's a picture of my flexi :D

http://i.imgur.com/Kg7RKDH.jpg

[Valkyriejae]

I believe this deal only applies to flexis from the main flexi site. I recall someone saying she had used it when she requested a lilla rose style through the flexi site, and they had revoked the coupon.


That's very interesting! Wouldn't it always be worth doing this, since the Flexi-8 site has a more-or-less permanent coupon that gives you 10% off or a 5th flexi free? Is there any reason not to buy from Flexi-8 instead of LillaRose?

[Verdandi]

I got my first flexis today :happydance:

The first thing I noticed (apart from them being oh so pretty!) was the HUGE size difference between the L and XL! The advice I got to order some different sizes was great, and I'm really happy I did since I discovered that the L is a tad too small to hold a cinnabunbun or LWB for me, while the XL is too big for the cinnabun and makes the LWB loopsided. It holds my flipped cinnnabun very well, though.
I guess I'll just have to start wearing a lot of french twists or something to get some use out of my L's. Or is it just a matter of technique?

There should really be a larger Large or something.

I'm hooked anyway and have already been eyeing some minis to tie off braids with, and maybe another small one for ponytails since the one i got did fit amazing. :p

[Scarlet_Heart]

I find that the XL is great for a disc bun (for me). I also had the L and XL and just never wore the L. Too big for a pony, too small for a bun. I recently swapped it.

[faellen]

I'm safe from the new FOTM. It's pretty but just doesn't suit my style. Thankfully :)

[truepeacenik]

I thought the same.
In fact, I considered it and think the red would disappear in my hair.

Wait...maybe I'm not safe. ;)

[Wosie]

I don't think they do that yet, but you can order via flexi8.com. Find the sizes you want and add them to the basket. After going through all the details, before you pay, there's a small box that says 'Special Instructions'. Write something like "Please switch this flexi-8 with LillaRose style #*******". I've done that lots of times. There are instructions on flexi8.com as well. :)

Thank you so much for the tip! *checks out flexi8.com* Oh my, I 'think' I might get addicted here! ...Native filigree, Crown of hearts, Lite pink fairy were the ones that stood out the most for me, in the L section (would you agree the L size would be best for me with my length and thickness of hair or should I go with M [I will mainly make buns]?).
My hair is pretty coarse, that's why I was wondering if M wasn't for me.

Maybe I should just buy a few with different sizes, like some of you have. :whistle:

sourgrl, your Flitter into fall flexi looks amazing! I fully understand you couldn't resist it.

ETA: Could somebody be so very kind to tell me what the shipping cost is for Europeans?

[Verdandi]

Wosie, I paid $12.95 for shipping to Sweden. And I think you should go for a L if you're doing buns, especially if you want to grow your hair longer. I was a bit shocked whith how small the L was when I got mine. But buy a bunch of sizes! I did, and blamed it on the expensive shipping! ;)

[Wosie]

Gracias, Verdandi! :D $12.95, eh, that's not too shabby... The shipment cost (+ toll) for my American silk cap and pillowcase was extreme in comparison. :o

I've decided on the Native filigree now, but I will buy another one too, so that I... have two flexis (YAY!) but still won't need to pay any toll.

I will take a picture to show how they look when they get here. :disco:

[Nightshade]

I've been perusing the flexis since I started my hair toy journey. It wasn't until I saw 'Flitter into Fall' that I found one that I really couldn't resist. It's beautiful! Certainly a nice addition, despite the messy state of my hair :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sagon069/c85cada3-7efc-4585-a632-d04fa45811b4_zpsbf1f75c1.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sagon069/media/c85cada3-7efc-4585-a632-d04fa45811b4_zpsbf1f75c1.jpg.html)


Oh my, that's beautiful!

[Loviatar]

That's lovely sourgrl... Do you know what the beads are? Are they gemstones or painted?

[eve nightfall]

The green ones are painted.
I know it because I have one were the color chipped off. The pearl beneath is transparent like wax.

[sourgrl]

Thank you, ladies. :) It really is beautiful but I found the extra large was too big. I've exchanged it for a large.

[NaClH2O]

Thank you, ladies. :) It really is beautiful but I found the extra large was too big. I've exchanged it for a large.

Aww too bad you didn't post it on the swap board.... I have a L and would rather have an XL.

[Loviatar]

Thanks Eve nightfall!

[sourgrl]

Sorry, Salty. I would have had I not been in the refund/exchange time frame.


Aww too bad you didn't post it on the swap board.... I have a L and would rather have an XL.

[Hypnotica]

sourgrl - I want that but I live in the wrong country. DRAT.

[KittyBird]

I took one of my favourites out for a walk today :cool:

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0005448x500_zpsc2bc42cf.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0005897x1000_zps1332ca2b.jpg)

[Scarlet_Heart]

Oh KittyBird... if you ever sell anything on the swap board EVER I want to be the first to know. I like your taste in hair adornments very much. :cloud9:

[Isa-belle]

I took one of my favourites out for a walk today :cool:

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0005448x500_zpsc2bc42cf.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0005897x1000_zps1332ca2b.jpg)
Stunning, as always KittyBird. :thud:

[Wosie]

It looks gorgeous in your hair, KittyBird!

I'm so happy I found this thread. I have barely ever seen anything as beautiful as the Flexi8s. I bought four of them yesterday, I hope they'll arrive soon. :love: Three in L and one in M.

[walterSCAN]

I have a couple questions for all of you Flexi owners...

First question-- I'm thinking of getting one of these eventually (mostly just window-shopping now, no funds :() but I'm not positive what size I should be looking at. Their sizing guide seems to be geared more toward non-LHCers and isn't that helpful to me. If I get one, I know I'll only be doing buns with it (LWB, nautilus, Shell's everyday knot) so I don't feel like my pony circumference is terribly relevant, but it's ~3.5" if it helps. For hairsticks I need an absolute minimum 6" functional length (6" sticks sometimes get a little lost in my hair, but they work). I just measured the bun I'm wearing at 5.75" wide, which leads me to believe the XL would be a little small for my purposes since the pin is 5.25" and I think I read somewhere that the '8' part is slightly shorter than the pin? Do you think a mega would be right for me, or am I thinking about this wrong somehow?

Second question-- how often do they change their styles/ do they accept requests to make a certain style in a different size?

TIA for your help! Also I love looking through all of the gorgeous action shots in this thread, you all have such lovely hair!

Edit: Answered my own question... I should have clicked 'contact us' before posting! (ignore the struck-through text)

[Valkyriejae]

I agree that the XL would likely be too small for you. My hair is 3" and just above tailbone length and XLs are a bit too small for me for non-center-held buns.
Also, they do make styles in other sizes even if they're not on the website, but they get treated as "custom" - you have to pay for the size difference and a 5$ custom fee.


I have a couple questions for all of you Flexi owners...

First question-- I'm thinking of getting one of these eventually (mostly just window-shopping now, no funds :() but I'm not positive what size I should be looking at. Their sizing guide seems to be geared more toward non-LHCers and isn't that helpful to me. If I get one, I know I'll only be doing buns with it (LWB, nautilus, Shell's everyday knot) so I don't feel like my pony circumference is terribly relevant, but it's ~3.5" if it helps. For hairsticks I need an absolute minimum 6" functional length (6" sticks sometimes get a little lost in my hair, but they work). I just measured the bun I'm wearing at 5.75" wide, which leads me to believe the XL would be a little small for my purposes since the pin is 5.25" and I think I read somewhere that the '8' part is slightly shorter than the pin? Do you think a mega would be right for me, or am I thinking about this wrong somehow?

Second question-- how often do they change their styles/ do they accept requests to make a certain style in a different size?

TIA for your help! Also I love looking through all of the gorgeous action shots in this thread, you all have such lovely hair!

[sourgrl]

I agree that the XL would likely be too small for you. My hair is 3" and just above tailbone length and XLs are a bit too small for me for non-center-held buns.
Also, they do make styles in other sizes even if they're not on the website, but they get treated as "custom" - you have to pay for the size difference and a 5$ custom fee.

Does that mean if you are in between a large and extra large they can make one within that size rage?

[walterSCAN]

Does that mean if you are in between a large and extra large they can make one within that size rage?

From what I'm reading, I don't think so. It looks like you can only order within the sizes they already have. Totally hypothetical example: if I wanted one with an owl centerpiece but they only made those in M, I could custom order it in XL or mega.

Can anyone confirm?

[woelfchen83]

I don't know but my circumference is nearly the same as yours and a XL fits perfectly in a LWB, nautilus etc. I ordered a mega flexi but if I'm not wearing a sock bun it's too big.

[Valkyriejae]

I can confirm - the pins sizes are fixed. You can only get the XS,S,M,L, XL, and Mega pins.
You can however vary up the size of the beading - you could make a "custom" order that would have more beads than a standard XL/L/whatever or ask that the mega-size* beading be put on an XL size pin (I'm in the process of doing this right now, cause the mega pin is too big for me, but the beading size would be perfect with an XL pin) but again, they charge you for custom if you do that...

ETA - i'm using mega and xl as examples, but you could do whatever size beading on whatever size pin, XL beading on a M pin if you wanted, it jsut costs more money ><


From what I'm reading, I don't think so. It looks like you can only order within the sizes they already have. Totally hypothetical example: if I wanted one with an owl centerpiece but they only made those in M, I could custom order it in XL or mega.

Can anyone confirm?

[sourgrl]

Thank you for the info, Valkyriejae. That sounds like it would give you a little room to work with.

[Valkyriejae]

On a note unrelated to sizing, has anyone heard anything more about the re-release of Flitter Into Fall? I'd heard it was supposed to come out in January, then the other former FOTMs were released but FIF was "delayed." I asked the people at Lilla rose and they just said that can't say anything about whether it's even being re-released...
So yeah, has anyone's consultant let anything slip about when we can expect to see it? xD

[Wosie]

I was wondering the same thing, Valkyriejae! If it would've been available when I ordered, I definitely would've chosen it before at least one of the others I ended up picking. :)

[nuvola]

Got some new Small Flexis

http://up.picr.de/17290121zs.jpg

http://up.picr.de/17290122iy.jpg

http://up.picr.de/17290123hc.jpg

Love the Cameo!

[ilovesoap]

On a note unrelated to sizing, has anyone heard anything more about the re-release of Flitter Into Fall? I'd heard it was supposed to come out in January, then the other former FOTMs were released but FIF was "delayed." I asked the people at Lilla rose and they just said that can't say anything about whether it's even being re-released...
So yeah, has anyone's consultant let anything slip about when we can expect to see it? xD
I am a consultant,they have not said anything about that one coming back. I am waiting for it also. :(

[ilovesoap]

Have you heard about the sale????

Have no idea why pics aren't showing for me...here is the link

[KittyBird]

Thank you so much, Scarlet_Heart, Isa-belle and Wosie!
You'll be the first to know if I'm ever selling anything, Scarlet_Heart ;)

Gorgeous flexis, Nuvola! The green and silver is one of my favourites!

[bunzfan]

Normally braided bun's are a total fail with me i think because i wear them lower typically but, for me i made a really high braid and i was able to grab my scalp hair with the stick part of the flexi i like a braided bun to feel really secure so i'm still putting a few spin pins in there.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/849/tcup.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nltcupj)

P.S i dont have dandruff thats coconut oil

Now i've got a braided bun to work with the XL (its massive) i neeeeeeed more :shake::inlove:

[KittyBird]

Wow, Bunz, what a magnificent bun! It's gorgeous :thudpile:

[bunzfan]

Wow, Bunz, what a magnificent bun! It's gorgeous :thudpile:

Wow Kittybird what a compliment coming from you, i want ones that i can wear daily and aren't too bling what do you think

http://www.flexi8.com/1047.html?id=a736wHLK
http://www.flexi8.com/2379.html?id=a736wHLK

[Wosie]

nuvola, one of the flexis I got was the green one! I must say that I find that most flexis look wonderful in red hair. (I wish I had red hair [...but without having to deal with lightbrown outgrowth]!)

KittyBird, I hope that my buns will be as big and elegant as yours one day. :o

[sourgrl]

Bunz, the green would look awesome in your hair :)

[Wosie]

I second sourgrl's opinion. Green looks gorgeous in red hair. I think the blue one you were thinking about also was one of my four picks! It seems I share the same taste as several gals here. :D I also bought the Native filigree before I saw that it had been discussed a few pages back. :crush: By the by, my flexis were shipped yesterday, so now I'm playing the waiting game.

[LauraLongLocks]

The only Valentine theme that I like in XL is the music lover, but I don't really love silver metal. I think golds and coppers look best in my hair. I'm still wanting a native filigree in copper in XL, but they don't offer it in that size. I also want an XL cameo appearance (love my L, but want a bigger one, too... even though it's not gold or copper). So to make a custom order, you go to the Flexi site, not Lilla Rose? And is there a chance that music lover could be switched to gold metal?

[bunzfan]

Bunz, the green would look awesome in your hair :)

Thank you hmmmm i love purple and green.

[Nightshade]

I just emailed Flexi asking about something custom.

Specifically I want a dragonfly Flexi, but in silver... but Flexi and I have very different beading styles. I tend to like the larger beads to have caps, smooth round beads, and a more graduated look between beads with more transitional elements. They tend to like a lot of sharp size contrast and faceted beads with AB coatings, which doesn't look bad, it just is very much not my style.

So I asked if I could string together the components I'd like and send them to be assembled, with them adding the functional components. :)

They'll probably say no because I'm being so particular, but I had to try :( I have a feeling no matter how pretty the dragonfly is, I'd never wear it in gold, with a bunch of sparkly faceted stones, with a lack of transitional elements. I can really get hung up on stuff like that to the point I know better than to buy things where I start tacking on a list of, "I like it, but I'd like it better ifs-" . :brickwall:

[Valkyriejae]

For customs you have to go to Flexi, and as far as the music lover goes it would depend whether they stock the centerpiece in the correct metal - they could do the pin and beads in gold, but if they've only got silver treble clefs it might look odd.
Also, I don't know that the lilla rose sale would still be applied if you ordered through the main flexi site, and I suspect it won't apply if you customize a sale design.
I suggest you email the flexi folks, they're pretty good about replying quickly :)


The only Valentine theme that I like in XL is the music lover, but I don't really love silver metal. I think golds and coppers look best in my hair. I'm still wanting a native filigree in copper in XL, but they don't offer it in that size. I also want an XL cameo appearance (love my L, but want a bigger one, too... even though it's not gold or copper). So to make a custom order, you go to the Flexi site, not Lilla Rose? And is there a chance that music lover could be switched to gold metal?

[walterSCAN]

I agree that the XL would likely be too small for you. My hair is 3" and just above tailbone length and XLs are a bit too small for me for non-center-held buns.
Also, they do make styles in other sizes even if they're not on the website, but they get treated as "custom" - you have to pay for the size difference and a 5$ custom fee.

Oh my, I thought I replied to this yesterday! :blushing: Thank you for answering my questions! I think I will get a mega then, when I amass the required funds. Slowly slowly I am building my hairtoy collection... :D

[bunzfan]

I second sourgrl's opinion. Green looks gorgeous in red hair. I think the blue one you were thinking about also was one of my four picks! It seems I share the same taste as several gals here. :D I also bought the Native filigree before I saw that it had been discussed a few pages back. :crush: By the by, my flexis were shipped yesterday, so now I'm playing the waiting game.

The blue does look pretty and I've wanted a native filigree in like forever think I'll be treating myself next month ukers have the prices gone up?? I'm worried about being stung by customs.

[Kina]

I have a question in re: the x-large flexi, I hope someone can help.

I find the pin to be quite weighty, but a large won't hold my hair in a bun. Does anyone have any tips to make it more wearable? I'm tender headed, which might be the problem, but I'd really like to wear the 2 that I bought (and love!)

[LauraLongLocks]

For customs you have to go to Flexi, and as far as the music lover goes it would depend whether they stock the centerpiece in the correct metal - they could do the pin and beads in gold, but if they've only got silver treble clefs it might look odd.
Also, I don't know that the lilla rose sale would still be applied if you ordered through the main flexi site, and I suspect it won't apply if you customize a sale design.
I suggest you email the flexi folks, they're pretty good about replying quickly :)

I made my order. The treble clef doesn't come in anything but silver, so silver it is. I got my native filigree ordered in XL, plus I got my cameo in XL ordered, and two others. So um, yeah, I went a little crazy on the Flexi site today.

[Nightshade]

Yay! They got back to me already and said they'd let me bead the beaded portion! That's so amazing of them :)

So, now what size do I get? I've poked around, but I'm really not sure :( I tend to use lazy wrap and gibraltar buns, but I think whatever size worked for that wouldn't work for a twist? Right?

I feel like a bad LHCer. I'm going on 8 years here and I've never so much as tried a Flexi :lol:

[bunzfan]

Yay! They got back to me already and said they'd let me bead the beaded portion! That's so amazing of them :)

So, now what size do I get? I've poked around, but I'm really not sure :( I tend to use lazy wrap and gibraltar buns, but I think whatever size worked for that wouldn't work for a twist? Right?

I feel like a bad LHCer. I'm going on 8 years here and I've never so much as tried a Flexi :lol:

You will love them! they are awesome when your hair is feeling particularly slippery.

[saskia_madding]

That rocks, Nightshade! The dragonfly itself is still gold, though, isn't it? I was sad to see it in gold, but it would drive me nuts to have a gold dragonfly with silver beaded accents!

[Indigo Girl]

Normally braided bun's are a total fail with me i think because i wear them lower typically but, for me i made a really high braid and i was able to grab my scalp hair with the stick part of the flexi i like a braided bun to feel really secure so i'm still putting a few spin pins in there.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/849/tcup.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nltcupj)

This is beautiful! What a gorgeous bun. :bluesmile


I feel like a bad LHCer. I'm going on 8 years here and I've never so much as tried a Flexi :lol:

They are addictive. :lol:

[sourgrl]

Nightshade, that's great! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[nuvola]

Thanks Kittybird, I also like it really much!

Bunzfan, wow this braided bun is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen!

Wosie, red and green is a good match I think. My hair is something between brown and red (mostly Lush maroon :D)

I would love to get a custom order from Flexi. Is it much more expensive, than a normal Flexi?

[Nightshade]

You will love them! they are awesome when your hair is feeling particularly slippery.

Oh sweet :) Normally I use double forks for it, but this could be fund.



That rocks, Nightshade! The dragonfly itself is still gold, though, isn't it? I was sad to see it in gold, but it would drive me nuts to have a gold dragonfly with silver beaded accents!

The dragonfly will still be gold, but I have some liquid stainless steel paint that I'm going to take to it when it gets here :) Won't be the first time I've done it to something like this.



They are addictive. :lol:

Oh NOW you tell me :P



Nightshade, that's great! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

I'll be sure to post pictures :) I'm so happy I get to design the beaded bit. ^_^

[KittyBird]

Wow Kittybird what a compliment coming from you, i want ones that i can wear daily and aren't too bling what do you think

http://www.flexi8.com/1047.html?id=a736wHLK
http://www.flexi8.com/2379.html?id=a736wHLK

I think both would look great! I have the sapphire one in Large, it looks really spectacular in person. I want one in XL or Mega as well ;)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iRYerQkdIHA/UojepKjcfqI/AAAAAAAAAL0/lqZDEGz0wT8/s1600/Black+nickel+sapphire3+%2528487x500%2529.jpg

[eve nightfall]

Wonderful pics on the last pages!

@ nightshade: There are silver dragonflies! Why do you take the gold one? Or do you take the ine from Flitter into fall?
I am thinking about changing some beads by myself. Hope it will work. I swapped one last year with a dragonfly and the other girl changed the beads by herself. Have to take a pic sometimes!

Two days ago a load of flexis arrived!

I am so happy that I am able to use Mega Flexis! 1,5 year ago I swapped one away because I thought that after my postpartal hairloss I will never be able to fit into them. But the Flexis of the month are smaller than the normal ones and the XL is sometimes too small for my everyday bun. I am really between XL and Mega.
And I regrowth into M for ponytail! Last year I could only use S.
Let's celebrate with a lot of pictures!


My most loved one! Dragonfly with green! I am so happy I got the mega from a swap. The XL of this style is really very small. I love the dragonfly so much!
http://imageshack.com/a/img703/6183/5e0p.jpg

One of my favorite styles and I am so happy they are back! No Mega availible but XL works. The XS and Minis are for my daughter.
http://imageshack.com/a/img835/2127/tmug.jpg

Ruby bouquet. Not sure if I take both of them. I am thinking about changing the beads and stones to green like some other users from LHN.
http://imageshack.com/a/img838/4688/3tit.jpg

Last summer I only got the M but now I ordered the Mega!
http://imageshack.com/a/img827/8752/2zfv.jpg

XL was a costum order. The coloured pearls a ok for M but for XL I wanted them just green. Steve is so great with COs! Like to write with him!
http://imageshack.com/a/img854/169/1wdn.jpg

Hope you like it!

[Nightshade]

Oh those are so pretty!

If they had the dragonfly with the green on silver I'd take it in a heartbeat, but I only have seen the peridot green dragonfly with gold :(

[eve nightfall]

Oh, yes the green one is just gold with green.

I thought of that one http://www.flexi8.com/1059.html?id=6DwXbfRd.
But I prefer the green one, too.

[Crimgirl]

Does Lilla Rose have sellers in Canada?

[kme81]

Sizing question: I want to get a flexi for a friend who would use it for half-ups, but she has significantly less hair than me so I need some help picking what size she would need!
Her ponytail is probably about 2-2.5inches in circumference and her hair is very slippery, what size flexi should I get for her half ups? Thank you!

[Valkyriejae]

Unfortunately no, at least not that I've ever found. The lillarose site requires you to live in the US to be a consultant, and there is no canadian store that I know of that sells flexis. However, shipping to Canada isn't horrible (about 6$ to where I live, which compared to, say, Ficcare's 22$ madness is nothing.)


Does Lilla Rose have sellers in Canada?

[Rushli]

eve nightfall, thanks for posting those great photos! Normally I am not a gold person, but it looks so good in your hair and since my hair is similar but lighter, I ordered one to see. I got 2 smalls for ponies in my safe color of silver since I do a lot of side ponies/braids that would be seen from the front too. I got 2 medium for up dos and 1 large to grow into. My hair circumference is 3.5" and 26.25" long right now, so I hope they all look and work like I think they will.

My husband is going to start to hate the time I spend on this site... I keep finding new fun things. I just spent a boat load on poo bars and now these. I decided I can not buy forks or sticks for a few years for fear of something else I might be addicted to.

Open Flower Gold in medium
https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18175&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.72&ReferringDealerID=842216
Roman Cross Antique Brass in medium
https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18172&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.72&ReferringDealerID=842216] (https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18172&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.72&ReferringDealerID=842216)
Tree of Life in small
https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18336&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&ReferringDealerID=842216
Simple Danglie in small
https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18162&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&ReferringDealerID=842216
Intricately Designed Motif in large
https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18556&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.71&ReferringDealerID=842216

[Indigo Girl]

Sizing question: I want to get a flexi for a friend who would use it for half-ups, but she has significantly less hair than me so I need some help picking what size she would need!
Her ponytail is probably about 2-2.5inches in circumference and her hair is very slippery, what size flexi should I get for her half ups? Thank you!

Hmm...I've never done a half up with a flexi, but if she doesn't have a lot of hair, and the hair she does have is slippery, I would think a small would be best, *maybe* a medium? I'm no expert though! Good luck! :flower:

[RedRavenCurls58]

Sizing question: I want to get a flexi for a friend who would use it for half-ups, but she has significantly less hair than me so I need some help picking what size she would need!
Her ponytail is probably about 2-2.5inches in circumference and her hair is very slippery, what size flexi should I get for her half ups? Thank you!

Kme81, I think that the small would be best for a half-up, and the medium would be best for a ponytail. I have a medium Flexi and it's best for my half-ups, but I'm a ii/iii thickness like you. Hope I helped some! :)

[Wosie]

Sizing question: I want to get a flexi for a friend who would use it for half-ups, but she has significantly less hair than me so I need some help picking what size she would need!
Her ponytail is probably about 2-2.5inches in circumference and her hair is very slippery, what size flexi should I get for her half ups? Thank you!

If you look at this video: http://www.flexi8.com/sizing-and-styling.html?id=gSMzz8yh you might get some visual help deciding on which size would fit her hair the best. I'm personally guessing the extra small one?

[Verdandi]

Sizing question: I want to get a flexi for a friend who would use it for half-ups, but she has significantly less hair than me so I need some help picking what size she would need!
Her ponytail is probably about 2-2.5inches in circumference and her hair is very slippery, what size flexi should I get for her half ups? Thank you!

I use a small for my ponytails and have a circumference of 3,5. I also have sort of slippery hair and are not sure the small would actually stay put in a half up.
Do your have any flexis of your own maybe you could try them on her and estimate?

[rags]

I have a1.75" pony and slippery hair. I use Minis. My bet would be x-small for her.

[tiny squirrel]

Sizing question: I want to get a flexi for a friend who would use it for half-ups, but she has significantly less hair than me so I need some help picking what size she would need!
Her ponytail is probably about 2-2.5inches in circumference and her hair is very slippery, what size flexi should I get for her half ups? Thank you!

I haven't measured my pony circumference in ages... I think it was 3.5? somewhere pretty much in the middle of a "ii." I have waist length very slippery mostly straight hair, and I use minis most often just to pull up a small amount of hair. I recently purchased an xs and LOVE it for a truer kind of half up that keeps my hair out of my way. Smalls for pony. Medium for a stuffed to the brim twist. Soooo.... to answer your question... I'd go with a mini or xs depending on how she does her half ups.

[kme81]

Thanks you all for the advice!

[Wosie]

I haven't measured my pony circumference in ages... I think it was 3.5? somewhere pretty much in the middle of a "ii." I have waist length very slippery mostly straight hair, and I use minis most often just to pull up a small amount of hair. I recently purchased an xs and LOVE it for a truer kind of half up that keeps my hair out of my way. Smalls for pony. Medium for a stuffed to the brim twist. Soooo.... to answer your question... I'd go with a mini or xs depending on how she does her half ups.

Do you have any flexis in large? Our pony circumferences are similar--I'm between 8-9 cm. So hearing about what sizes you use is really helpful. =D Especially as our hairtypes are really similar, too!

[KittyBird]

I finally got around to taking some proper pictures of my Sapphire on Black Nickel flexi-8. It only took me.. 2-3 months? :o This one is so pretty.. I'll have to buy one in XL or Mega soon

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001500x333_zpsd2757759.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_00011000x667_zps702735f1.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0004500x423_zpsefbe5d81.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_00041000x846_zps6c2d9072.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008426x500_zpsa637dd12.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008852x1000_zps3c5c0023.jpg)
Braided cameo bun - Centerheld Rose bun with a fishtail braid wrapped around :D

[Wosie]

Your hair always looks great, KittyBird. :bigeyes: And that was one of the flexis I got, but I bought the medium sized one (yours is L...?). Ack, I really want to try out my flexis now!

[Rushli]

Got mine!!! When you all say fast shipping, you really mean it! I ordered mine friday night, got an e-mail saying it went out saturday, and with first class mail it arrived today, Monday! I got the 2 smalls and 2 mediums, and my large will be coming from my consultant some time later. Wash day is tomorrow and I have been playing with poo bars so my hair is a bit greasy and very slippery. The smalls work perfect for my ponies. I am sure it would work well even with thicker hair come wash day. I am pretty sure my mediums will be going back for larges. I cant regularly get it into a french twist, but tails up work. No real desire to do tails up, so no need to keep a medium for it. I am still getting the hang of putting my hair up, so after a few more uses I might find the trick to the french twist eventually (but this is with slipper hair and once I get poo bars figured out, I hopefully wont have hair like this again.) Once my large gets here I will be able to compare.

My total hair "doing" experience involves being able to french braid and I use to be able to do a cinnamon bun before it got tooo heavy and I could not figure out how to secure it well enough to last more than a hour. It took me a few tries, but my tails up do is staying through some heavy head banging. The test will be once the kiddos get up from nap time. :D (not that I really doubt what everyone says, but it is always fun to find out for yourself!) My only issue is that I keep snagging my hair when I take out the open flower. (https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18161&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.77&ReferringDealerID=842216) Its is not on anything fancy either, but in between the same 2 simple metal beads.

Kittybird - Love your latest flexi! I am going through all the pages on here and just love all your customs. I have even started to make a list of the customs I want when my hair hits XL length.... with a list of 13, I will have to start saving now and maybe I can afford them when my hair gets long enough!

[LauraLongLocks]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/Bestbirth/Hair%20Gallery/004-5.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Bestbirth/media/Hair%20Gallery/004-5.jpg.html)

Today's folded braid, with my L cameo appearance flexi8.

[Rushli]

here are mine... maybe action shots tomorrow with clean hair and someone else taking the photo.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9179&d=1392068072
It might be good I plan on returning the mediums because the brass one has a crooked center piece and the gold one is missing a bead by the connected part. ETA: This is the one that keeps snagging hair, so maybe that is the cause.

laura long locks - love the folded braid!

[eresh]

Urgh!! Flexi-8 package arrived.
€24,- to be paid on custom charges
(of which €13 is administrative costs, greedy bastards!)

I have to pick it up at the postoffice tomorrow.
Can't wait to see the flexi's.
But sheesh, I get customcharges every single time lately.
This is seriously effecting my Flexi ordering budget :-( :-(

[Scarlet_Heart]

Rushli I like those two floral ones on top!

I'm really not a big Flexi connoisseur. I only have two. One is a small celtic heart for half ups and ponies, and the other is this one, the tree of life in XL. I don't often even wear my flexies, but I was experimenting with my XL in a lazy wrap. I'm just a sucker for pearls. :heart: Kind of messy, I'll have to keep practicing.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/eelaynuh/Hair/28D52AA7-F103-4485-8576-E94891A5BD00_zpsvrgdtwqs.jpg (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/eelaynuh/media/Hair/28D52AA7-F103-4485-8576-E94891A5BD00_zpsvrgdtwqs.jpg.html)

[Indigo Girl]

KittyBird, I love that blue on you. You really make that color pop. Stunning. :)

LLL, that braided updo is gorgeous!

Rushli, that's a nice collection you have there! I also have the second one from the top in M, but I only wear XL so I'll probably put it on the swap board sometime.

eresh - Ugh that's a lot of costs. I'd love to see action shots of your new toy though!

Scarlet_Heart - That pearl flexi looks so elegant on you! I don't know why, but for some reason I didn't think your hair was that dark. Beautiful.

[Scarlet_Heart]

Thanks! The camera on my ipod makes it look darker sometimes.

[LauraLongLocks]

laura long locks - love the folded braid!



LLL, that braided updo is gorgeous!



Thank you so much! I got five new flexi8s in the mail yesterday, pics will trickle in. And here's a new way to use our beloved flexi8s (consider this my first pic of the new ones) ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrC3mlp_bR0

[LauraLongLocks]

I finally got around to taking some proper pictures of my Sapphire on Black Nickel flexi-8. It only took me.. 2-3 months? :o This one is so pretty.. I'll have to buy one in XL or Mega soon



You are very good at taking pictures, and I absolutely love the contrast between the flexi8 and your hair color.

[Ciridae]

Hi guys, I am wanting to buy a large size peacock Colors on Parade flexi 8 but I don't think Lilla Rose ships to New Zealand. Would someone here be able to order one for me and I can reimburse for cost and shipping? (via Paypal)

Pretty please? Hi Sarahlabyrinth - I just ordered off the Flexi8.com site and they shipped to my work just fine (I'm in Auckland). Only took about a week and a bit to get here too!

[Hypnotica]

So my Mega came today...!

Very pleased indeed, it was a shot in the dark for me.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/12482142273_b0b73f69cf_n.jpg

[Indigo Girl]

So my Mega came today...!

Very pleased indeed, it was a shot in the dark for me.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/12482142273_b0b73f69cf_n.jpg

Wow, beautiful!

I have a long way to go before I can ever pull off a mega. It looks stunning on you. :bluesmile

[April2000]

I have the hair type 1bF and a ponytail circumfense of 7,5cm (2,9 inches). My current hair lenght is 70cm. Do you think I'll be able to make a LWB with an L? And how long do you think I'll be able to war the L in a LWb? Will it still work at 90cm?

[Brattina88]

I finally got around to taking some proper pictures of my Sapphire on Black Nickel flexi-8. It only took me.. 2-3 months? :o This one is so pretty.. I'll have to buy one in XL or Mega soon

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001500x333_zpsd2757759.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_00011000x667_zps702735f1.jpg)


okay, that looks amazing... I love your camera and your photography skills!! :) but I super love your hair and this color flexi!!!!! This is the next one I have to have now!! ;) I think I need a large now anyway :p lol

[LauraLongLocks]

So my Mega came today...!

Very pleased indeed, it was a shot in the dark for me.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/12482142273_b0b73f69cf_n.jpg

Absolutely STUNNING. :thud:

[Wosie]

Hypnotica, that bun is ginormous! ...And that red flexi is beautiful. Now I have to go check if it exists in L too. :o

ETA: It didn't... That explains why I didn't see it before. And while checking through flexi8.com I remembered that you can look for flexis in all sizes and pick whatever ones you like in the end, as long as you write which size you want them in? Then I've found a couple of new ones I can get in my next 'hypothetical' batch. :eyebrows:

[lapushka]

I have the hair type 1bF and a ponytail circumfense of 7,5cm (2,9 inches). My current hair lenght is 70cm. Do you think I'll be able to make a LWB with an L? And how long do you think I'll be able to war the L in a LWb? Will it still work at 90cm?

I have a circ of 4.25" so over 10 cm, and I can pull off a LWB with a L at hip+ length. So... Maybe a M will be enough for you? Depends on where you insert the clip, though, if it's going to go in the bun or over the bun entirely (but I think hardly anybody does that with a LWB).

[Henrietta]

*siiigh*
I've had the money saved, waiting, for weeks. I look at the Flexis I want every day, almost. But every time I want to order them (five) at least one is out of stock. Completely hidden from the list, and when I type the number in, it shows, indeed, saying that the Flexi is no longer for sale. Then some come back, and others go, I don't know for how long. I have written another e-mail to Customer Service today, maybe they will be able to tell me when those items will be back, as last time thay said it would me mid to end of January. And it's mid Feb now.

Also, since I saw the LillaRose limited Flexis, Emerald Dream and Autumn's Ruby Bouquet, I am pretty much addicted to them, but the chance that I get them is more or less 1%. Frustration ahead! I wanted to cheer up and finally order the five other Flexis I want but... no. It's been months, literally, months. I am not whining as loud as the tone of this post may suggest ;) but nevertheless I am getting impatient.

[sourgrl]

Wosie, I belive Hypnotica's flexi can be found at lilla rose. :)

ETA: just noticed your not in the states :(

[rags]

Henrietta, you can order the Lilla Rose flexi's through Flexi 8 as part of your five. Just pick one that costs the same and then put in the comments that you want to substitute whichever one from Lilla Rose (name of it and style number). They're extremely accomodating that way!

[Henrietta]

Henrietta, you can order the Lilla Rose flexi's through Flexi 8 as part of your five. Just pick one that costs the same and then put in the comments that you want to substitute whichever one from Lilla Rose (name of it and style number). They're extremely accomodating that way!

rags, I love you. You have no idea how much. I would insert 10 rows of hearts here if it didn't look so junior-high-school-ish. To do what you said I checked Lilla Rose website, which I don't usually do, as I keep in mind they don't ship to PL anyway. And they have the Ruby Bouquet Flexi! I CAN HAVE IT!
When and IF this thing arrives into mu house, I will throw a mad party. I live in a flat with retired, elderly people, and I will invite them all.

[Henrietta]

XXX

oops, double. My browser plays tricks on me.

[rags]

:flowers: I'm glad to help, Henrietta! I hope you get it and LOVE It! It will be gorgeous in your hair, I think!

[carrielynn]

So I just received a cute little XS Flexi from Loviatar's hair kindness giveaway on the swap board. Any thoughts on how else I can wear it besides half-ups?
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/carrieroer/image_zps6db86242.jpg
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/carrieroer/image_zps9872ef6a.jpg

[LauraLongLocks]

rags, I love you. You have no idea how much. I would insert 10 rows of hearts here if it didn't look so junior-high-school-ish. To do what you said I checked Lilla Rose website, which I don't usually do, as I keep in mind they don't ship to PL anyway. And they have the Ruby Bouquet Flexi! I CAN HAVE IT!
When and IF this thing arrives into mu house, I will throw a mad party. I live in a flat with retired, elderly people, and I will invite them all.

That was the best description of gratitude and celebration I have heard in a while. Ha! I actually giggled a bit when I read it. So glad you will be getting the flexi8s you want!


So I just received a cute little XS Flexi from Loviatar's hair kindness giveaway on the swap board. Any thoughts on how else I can wear it besides half-ups?
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/carrieroer/image_zps6db86242.jpg
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/carrieroer/image_zps9872ef6a.jpg

No help here with other ideas on how to wear it, but just had to say I think it's very pretty in your half-up. :)

[Indigo Girl]

carrielynn, I agree that flexi looks lovely in your hair. :)

[carrielynn]

No help here with other ideas on how to wear it, but just had to say I think it's very pretty in your half-up. :)

Thank you! I don't often wear half ups because my underlayer is so straight (the rest is usually pretty wavy/curly, the pic is from third day hair after most of the curl has fallen out). But I do like how the flexi looks, so maybe I'll wear it like that more often. :)

[Scarlet_Heart]

I agree with LLL that it looks lovely as is. I don't have a picture, but sometimes when I do a french braid, I stick my small flexi at the top for decoration. High up on my head. It's hard to explain. Maybe I'll do it after dinner and take a pic.

[eresh]

rags, I love you. You have no idea how much. I would insert 10 rows of hearts here if it didn't look so junior-high-school-ish. To do what you said I checked Lilla Rose website, which I don't usually do, as I keep in mind they don't ship to PL anyway. And they have the Ruby Bouquet Flexi! I CAN HAVE IT!
When and IF this thing arrives into mu house, I will throw a mad party. I live in a flat with retired, elderly people, and I will invite them all.



I'm stilled a bit bummed about the customs costs.
But Henrietta, your post made me smile :-D
I wish I could be a fly on the wall!

Here are my 2 new additions: (click!)
http://i.imgur.com/6gRblcvs.jpg (http://imgur.com/6gRblcv)

[Henrietta]

That was the best description of gratitude and celebration I have heard in a while. Ha! I actually giggled a bit when I read it. So glad you will be getting the flexi8s you want!

(...)

I'm glad I amused you :) :) My gratitude is quite beyond expression, I really feel like posting a whole bunch of :flower: s. My hairtoy addiction usually walks around hungry, I buy a toy every few months at max. With Flexis, last time I ordered was in October 2013, so there we go. It's changing currencies, it's overseas, so I'm always nervous the postal service will lose it... ;) Lilla Rose designs are just stunning but I watched them for months, also on action shots, and I kept thinking I will never have them. The Autumn Bouquet, along with Emerald Dream, are the two most beautiful clips for me. I like other designs too, but these two are my ultimate dreams when it comes to Flexis. And suddenly it turns out I can have one of them! Imagine that! :) What a day :)

My order has been shipped three hours after I placed it. Mind that it included a custom order with changing the centrepiece. Bows to Steve at Flexi8.

[lapushka]

Here are my 2 new additions: (click!)
http://i.imgur.com/6gRblcvs.jpg (http://imgur.com/6gRblcv)

The one with the pawprint is *sooo* cute!

[cat11]

Oooh Eresh both of those are lovely!! Making me wish I picked one with an open flower center.

Just went nuts and ordered five with the buy 4 get one free deal! Can't wait to get these, I feel like it is a bit much for never trying them before but its a deal, and my bf paid for one of them too (came home when I was ordering and asked to.) Plus I know my hair pretty well and I can see these being AWESOME! So exited. They look so great and decorative! Exactly what Ive been wanting but never found these until joining LHC.

this is the haul:
http://i59.tinypic.com/bbxjp.jpg

I can't wait til they come!

[PraiseCheeses]

So I just received a cute little XS Flexi from Loviatar's hair kindness giveaway on the swap board. Any thoughts on how else I can wear it besides half-ups?
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/carrieroer/image_zps6db86242.jpg
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/carrieroer/image_zps9872ef6a.jpg

It looks lovely in your half-up! Depending on your braid taper, you might use it to secure the end of a braid. Less damage than re-looping through a hair tie, and it spreads the ends of my braid and completely hides my taper. :lol:


Oooh Eresh both of those are lovely!! Making me wish I picked one with an open flower center.

Just went nuts and ordered five with the buy 4 get one free deal! Can't wait to get these, I feel like it is a bit much for never trying them before but its a deal, and my bf paid for one of them too (came home when I was ordering and asked to.) Plus I know my hair pretty well and I can see these being AWESOME! So exited. They look so great and decorative! Exactly what Ive been wanting but never found these until joining LHC.

this is the haul:
http://i59.tinypic.com/bbxjp.jpg

I can't wait til they come!


Nice haul! I have the last two pictured in mini, and love them for the ends of braids. :)

[KittyBird]

Popping in to say thank you!! Big hugs to everyone who commented on my pictures! :heartbeat

Cat11, nice haul! :D
eresh, congrats on the new flexis! I love the flower design!
Carrielynn, so pretty! I'd use it to decorate braids, I have two S flexis that I use for that.
Hypnotica, :thudpile: x 10!!
LauraLL, the cameo looks great on you!
Rushli, that open flower design.. So pretty!
Scarlet_Heart, the white beads look amazing with your hair colour, and I love the matching necklace :D

[Wosie]

I'm stilled a bit bummed about the customs costs.
But Henrietta, your post made me smile :-D
I wish I could be a fly on the wall!

Here are my 2 new additions: (click!)
http://i.imgur.com/6gRblcvs.jpg (http://imgur.com/6gRblcv)

I love the lower one! Is it called "Open Flower Aurora Borealis"? It was the most similar-looking one I could find, on lillarose. :o

ETA: I got my flexis today! Some thoughts: The large one I'm wearing right now falls down easily, so I guess my hair is too short 'n layered for it yet, but as I'm growing out my hair I'm fine with that... Also, I'm not used to hold up my hairdos with pins, so maybe it's just due to my own inadequacy. Three out of the four I got have some black marks on the metal (most noteably my copper native filigree), do other peeps have that as well?
I'm a perfectionist and I'd get really annoyed by the black marks normally, but as they are so gorgeous otherwise that makes up for it...:crush: Now I just need my hair to grow.

...Grow, already!

[LauraLongLocks]

Oooh Eresh both of those are lovely!! Making me wish I picked one with an open flower center.

Just went nuts and ordered five with the buy 4 get one free deal! Can't wait to get these, I feel like it is a bit much for never trying them before but its a deal, and my bf paid for one of them too (came home when I was ordering and asked to.) Plus I know my hair pretty well and I can see these being AWESOME! So exited. They look so great and decorative! Exactly what Ive been wanting but never found these until joining LHC.

this is the haul:
http://i59.tinypic.com/bbxjp.jpg

I can't wait til they come! I have some of the same ones, and I just got a whole bunch all at once, too. You will love them!


It looks lovely in your half-up! Depending on your braid taper, you might use it to secure the end of a braid. Less damage than re-looping through a hair tie, and it spreads the ends of my braid and completely hides my taper. :lol:




Nice haul! I have the last two pictured in mini, and love them for the ends of braids. :) Hmmm, now I'm thinking I need a couple teeny ones for the ends of my braids, too. ;)


Popping in to say thank you!! Big hugs to everyone who commented on my pictures! :heartbeat

Cat11, nice haul! :D
eresh, congrats on the new flexis! I love the flower design!
Carrielynn, so pretty! I'd use it to decorate braids, I have two S flexis that I use for that.
Hypnotica, :thudpile: x 10!!
LauraLL, the cameo looks great on you!
Rushli, that open flower design.. So pretty!
Scarlet_Heart, the white beads look amazing with your hair colour, and I love the matching necklace :D Thank you!

[Scarlet_Heart]

So I just received a cute little XS Flexi from Loviatar's hair kindness giveaway on the swap board. Any thoughts on how else I can wear it besides half-ups?



I agree with LLL that it looks lovely as is. I don't have a picture, but sometimes when I do a french braid, I stick my small flexi at the top for decoration. High up on my head. It's hard to explain. Maybe I'll do it after dinner and take a pic.

Here's how I like to wear mine sometimes. I figured this was a good choice for Valentines Day anyway so it worked out. :flowers: FWIW, I don't like to wear it at the bottom of the braid because I'm afraid it will fall out. And I get so distracted by my toddler that I'm worried I wouldn't notice if it did.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/eelaynuh/Hair/DSC09068_zpse331dc3f.jpg (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/eelaynuh/media/Hair/DSC09068_zpse331dc3f.jpg.html)

[eresh]

I love the lower one! Is it called "Open Flower Aurora Borealis"? It was the most similar-looking one I could find, on lillarose. :o

ETA: I got my flexis today! Some thoughts: The large one I'm wearing right now falls down easily, so I guess my hair is too short 'n layered for it yet, but as I'm growing out my hair I'm fine with that... Also, I'm not used to hold up my hairdos with pins, so maybe it's just due to my own inadequacy. Three out of the four I got have some black marks on the metal (most noteably my copper native filigree), do other peeps have that as well?
I'm a perfectionist and I'd get really annoyed by the black marks normally, but as they are so gorgeous otherwise that makes up for it...:crush: Now I just need my hair to grow.

...Grow, already!



Yes that is the one :-D

My pawprint flexi has blackening on the silver beads too.
Makes it less shining silver, which is a shame.
But I'm afraid to polish it and damage it.



EDIT: I asked Flexi and got the tip to use nailpolishremover to clean the black from the beads :-)
Silverpolish would probably also work.
All silver beads are nickel with a coating of silver, accept the winterflexi, that one is pure silver.
I don't know about the copper beads
Hope this helps you too Wosie :-)

[eresh]

Tomorrow I'm going to a beachwalk of the rescue organisation Greyhounds in need netherlands.
Ofcourse the perfect opportunity to show off the Pawprint flexi :-D
(There's a storm coming so my hair will be held down proparly haha)

[Wosie]

Yes that is the one :-D

My pawprint flexi has blackening on the silver beads too.
Makes it less shining silver, which is a shame.
But I'm afraid to polish it and damage it.



EDIT: I asked Flexi and got the tip to use nailpolishremover to clean the black from the beads :-)
Silverpolish would probably also work.
All silver beads are nickel with a coating of silver, accept the winterflexi, that one is pure silver.
I don't know about the copper beads
Hope this helps you too Wosie :-)

Thanks for the clarification. :D I think I'll have to get that one the next time I buy flexis... It looks positively magical to me!
Oh, thanks for the tip about using nail polish remover over the metal! I'll try, but I'll be very careful at the same time... For me the blackness is on the pin itself--I can take a picture and show you:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9213&d=1392409922 Can you see the piccy? :o

[eresh]

In this last post I don't see a picture.


Sad news....no beachwalk tomorrow, it is cancelled.
One of my collegues had a big fire in her house just now and all her 12 dogs died :-((

[Kina]

In this last post I don't see a picture.


Sad news....no beachwalk tomorrow, it is cancelled.
One of my collegues had a big fire in her house just now and all her 12 dogs died :-((

Oh no!!!! how tragic! [:(]

[Indigo Girl]

Sad news....no beachwalk tomorrow, it is cancelled.
One of my collegues had a big fire in her house just now and all her 12 dogs died :-((

OMG, what a tragedy. I'm so sorry for her tremendous loss. :blossom:

[Wosie]

In this last post I don't see a picture.


Sad news....no beachwalk tomorrow, it is cancelled.
One of my collegues had a big fire in her house just now and all her 12 dogs died :-((

I'm so very sorry to hear that... As an animal lover--and a dog lover especially--it brought tears to my eyes. :(

ETA: I just made the photo album in which the picture resides public, so you should see it now.

[lapushka]

One of my collegues had a big fire in her house just now and all her 12 dogs died :-((

OMG, that is a major loss to suffer. :flower:
I hope she's all right.

[cat11]

Thanks everybody :) Can't wait til they get here. Hopefully the 2 feet of snow doesn't hold it up too long.


Thanks for the clarification. :D I think I'll have to get that one the next time I buy flexis... It looks positively magical to me!
Oh, thanks for the tip about using nail polish remover over the metal! I'll try, but I'll be very careful at the same time... For me the blackness is on the pin itself--I can take a picture and show you:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9213&d=1392409922 Can you see the piccy? :o

That looks beautiful! Love to see a picture of that one, I just ordered it in Medium. Looks good and clean to me.





Sad news....no beachwalk tomorrow, it is cancelled.
One of my collegues had a big fire in her house just now and all her 12 dogs died (

That's horrible... I'm sorry for her loss and as someone who loves animals that's really sad to hear she wasn't able to get any of them out of the house

[eresh]

Wosie I can see it now. Looks the same yes.
I don't mind it on the sticks, just some of the beads I'll try to carefully clean.

Thanks ladies, heartwrenching isn't it....
The poor dogs suffocated before they could be rescued by the firemen.
Firebrigade got the people out first.

[truepeacenik]

Tomorrow I'm going to a beachwalk of the rescue organisation Greyhounds in need netherlands.
Ofcourse the perfect opportunity to show off the Pawprint flexi :-D
(There's a storm coming so my hair will be held down proparly haha)

I'm so tempted to rescue a greyhound once I get back home. I'll need a dog friend, and they need a people friend.
I've pet sat greyhounds and they are usually great big lazy sweet rugs.

[Rushli]

cat11 - love your haul. The top one is high on list to get!

carrielynn - I was going to suggest what Scarlet_Heart did. I did something similar the other day, but I used a medium in a bun then french braided it down over the shoulder at an angle. I did tie the end off with an elastic, but will get a mini for it soon. (only because I have the braid going to the front. I too have toddlers and the last thing I want to do is to keep reaching behind me to see if it is still there.) Ignore the fact that despite this being my best attempt, it leaves lots of room for improvement!
http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss110/rushaar/hair%20gone%20wrong/681B507B-6D70-4E3C-B37B-10086AA192AF.jpg

Speaking of getting a mini, DH asked what I wanted for valentines day, and I told him free rein to buy a couple FOTM in the future. He was good with it. Then last night he asked if I wanted $50 flowers or money for my hair ‘things.’ Needless to say, I get more hair things. I have 5 ‘off the shelf’ ones I want to get and ELEVEN customs! Only a couple are ones I want in a larger size than they normally come, and quite a few are tiny changes, but a few are pretty fun and I am not looking forward to a large custom price to it. Now I just to figure out what ones I am exchanging from my current order. I have figured out how I would actually use the medium, but I keep trying things with my small and nothing feel right, or I have to take it out because it annoys me.


Now I just need my hair to grow.

...Grow, already!

hehe, I understand! I plan on ordering all my FOTM in XL since I know I will just be in the Large for bit and hope to stay in the XL size long term. (unlike most, I am hoping to avoid needing megas, those are spendy!) So the fast I get there, the sooner I can wear them!

eresh - ohno! That is horrible! I am so sorry for your friends loss.
I use to go to the dog park all the time and there was a super sweet greyhound there. My little min pin loved to run with the big dogs. Because he could do tight corners, he kept up with the greyhound better than all the retrievers and labs. (he also was almost 3” taller than your average min pin.) The GH knew he was king and just loved leading the pack. You could watch him look back to see everyone far behind him and slow down just so they would keep coming after him then break off again.



http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9213&d=1392409922
Someone with this copper flexi should get some action shots. I am curious to see it in someone with auburn hair especially.

[Wosie]

Phew, I'm glad you all seem to think it's a minor problem. :) Is it a common thing, though, the blackness on the metal pins? Either way, it won't be shown when it's in my hair, and that's really all that matters.

Now, I have a question for you flexi fans... I was wondering what kind of buns you normally make with the flexis? I would love to get some help with this, as all my buns swiftly fall apart when I try using my flexis (I'm too spoiled with my loyal black velvet scrunchie... that's really all I've been using for buns). My hair is shoulder length (shortest layers) -APL (longest layers), so it's really hard to tame the mane right now. I'm slowly trimming away my layers (grew out from a very short cut), so in the future these kind of messy, layered hairdos shouldn't be much of an issue!
Any tips are very welcome. :flower:

[LauraLongLocks]

Someone with this copper flexi should get some action shots. I am curious to see it in someone with auburn hair especially.

I have that one in XL, but do you consider my hair to be auburn enough? I can post a pic after I do my hair today. It's still in a sleep cap, ha ha!

[LauraLongLocks]

Someone with this copper flexi should get some action shots. I am curious to see it in someone with auburn hair especially.

I have that one in XL, but do you consider my hair to be auburn enough? I can post a pic after I do my hair today. It's still in a sleep cap, ha ha!

[Hootenanny]

My new FOTM! I wasn't sure about the colors, but they turned out to be just what I wanted! http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9219&d=1392480732

[Hootenanny]

Yikes! Sorry it's so huge!

[Stellaaa]

Love that FOTM Hootenanny.

For those asking for action shots of the copper filigree. I don't have that one, I have a custom copper rose with all the silver replaced by copper, that said - here is copper on sort-of kind-of auburny hair. It's my favourite flexi.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/Snapbucket/D550C3F7_zps0ad3fa8f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/Snapbucket/D550C3F7_zps0ad3fa8f.jpg.html)

[Rushli]

LauraLongLocks - yes! you have such a pretty color. Yours seems like mine where itdepends on the day and/or lighting to how much red shows up in you hair.
Hootenanny - that looks spectacular in your hair!
Stellaaa - that one looks great in your hair! Is that an antiqued copper? I am never sure if it is just the lighting on the site's photos, but the Native Filigree Copper reminds me of bright plumbing copper, lol ...and now i think i have a good even dozen customs on my list. I lovw this one made in copper instead of silver.

[Stellaaa]

It's "antiqued" copper rather than bright shiney. The pin and silver beads have been replaced with a colour that Flexi calls "rust", but looks like slightly old copper both in photos and IRL. The rose has got the black paint fake antiquing.