The Flexi-8 / Lilla Rose Thread

[Agnes Hannah]

Hi Lazuliblue, lapushka, eadwine, Larki and Rags, (hair cousin!) thank you all for your advice and sharing your experiences with flexi clips! I think a medium would be best to try as I would be using it for cinnabuns. Although, like you Rags, I love ficcares (eagerly awaiting the new lotuses) I would like to see how they work in my hair. Will keep you posted to how I get on, now I just need to find one I like....

[KittyBird]

I bought a clip from Cultmate today, and it may end up being a total disaster in my hair! :o It's a size L clip with pretty, sparkly danglies. I intend to use it for half-ups, so hopefully the tiny bun will stop the danglies from getting tangled in my length. I'll post pics when it gets here :D

[Fericera]

It came!

http://i58.tinypic.com/x3yb03.jpg

[AlyBlu]

Very nice!

[eadwine]

This just in, got a mail from LR: lowered shipping rates! Was $6.95 international, is now $4.00 up to 85 grams (3oz). The heavier items international fees have also been lowered 30-40%. :)

[squirrrel]

That looks gorgeous in your hair Fericera.

And that's cool Eadwine! :) Something to look forwards to when I next free up funds for purchasing flexi's! :)

[Wosie]

Very nice Compass Rose on you, Fericera! :) (By the by, does anybody know why it's called Compass Rose? Because of lilla rose?)

That's some sweet news, eadwine! :D How much do you reckon one flexi weighs?

[Fericera]

Thank you AlyBlu, squirrrel, and Wosie! :)

I think it's called a compass rose, because a long time ago map makers used to illuminate the map's orientation compass with lots of detail (rather than just using plain lines), and all the points in different directions sort of looked like a flower.

[eadwine]

I haven't got a clue what they weigh.. it depends on the clip really. I have had really light ones and really heavy ones (to the feel, that is) and both were mediums.

[KittyBird]

My flexi from Cultmate arrived today! I love it so much, it's so sparkly and pretty! It's a size L, so perfect for half-up buns. The dangles will probably tangle a lot in my hair, but I don't care. :cool:

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0055%20copy_zpsnrwpwvzp.jpg

[Fericera]

That is so pretty Kittybird! I love the dangly bits.

[KittyBird]

Thank you, Fericera! :blossom:

[eadwine]

Gorgeous!!

[KittyBird]

Thank you, eadwine!

[AlyBlu]

Very nice! Love the dangles!

[AlyBlu]

The new one is really pretty and reasonably priced!

[eadwine]

I don't see a new one on the site.. must be me?

[AlyBlu]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg1_1.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg1_1.jpg.html)

[AlyBlu]

Check for the sale, many items on sale

[eadwine]

Ohhhh April 15. Hence I couldn't find it. It's cute :)

You speak in riddles, what sale, check where?

[Cornflake]

The 15 is for 2015. It's the new flexi of the month so it wasn't available until today. There is a 24 hour sale going on today.

[Taenarian]

Oh yes, I have an eye on this FOTM. Just deciding if I want one for half-ups or one for buns....

[Wosie]

Interesting flexi of the month... Silver (which I adore) and with my two favourite colours. Had to get it. :blushing:

[eadwine]

Ahhhh oh I just saw the price, I caved after all :) Thanks for the heads up!

[pastina]

lol @ flexi of the month 2.0 :)

[eadwine]

Whahahaha!!!! *thumbs up*

[Theobroma]

lol @ flexi of the month 2.0 :)

Only just saw it! :rollin:

[AlyBlu]

The lilla rose site. Big one day sale.

[AlyBlu]

Ahhhh oh I just saw the price, I caved after all :) Thanks for the heads up!i would have put the pic up sooner but was following lilla roses when to post rules. Usually I can post the pic the minute I get it

[two_wheels]

C'mon Eadwine, how could a true Dutchie hesitate about a tulip flexi?

As for me... silver, not my colour, blah blah. Skipping this one and the March one means the gaudy overpriced bauble in Feb was a great buy! :pegasus:

[Larki]

60% off the headbands, today only! And a bunch of other things.

[eadwine]

C'mon Eadwine, how could a true Dutchie hesitate about a tulip flexi?
Hahahaha indeed! But the price is very important as well, with the euro being low and all that to boot. But.. I got one, curious how long it'll take to get here ;) :)

[squirrrel]

I considered it, but truth be told, I don't have the funds for hair toys this month - even with the sale (and like many, I have to take postage costs into account). Other stuff needed more. Hoping that I'll be able to purchase some more of the ones I would like to have in May. It's not that far away. :) I do like the colours of the tulips one though. Less sold on the centre bead though! ;)

[eadwine]

Yay, just got the shipment notice. Wait and see!

[Valkyriejae]

I've got to say, I'm a bit disappointed with this flexi continuing the trend of silver and plain metal centerpieces. I got the email and thought "woohoo, tulips! There's no way this won't have a gorgeous colourful centerpiece, maybe even another enamel one" But no - despite have gorgeous flowers as a theme, the clip has really only a few coloured beads and a plain silver center :(
I'll just sit in the corner and pout until May... ;)

Okay, I'm almost done, but also - if the theme is tulips, why is one of the bead colours blue/purple? I mean, there are tulips in those colours but they're not as common as the red, yellow, orange and cream varieties...

[DesiMariex3]

http://i59.tinypic.com/w8x2eh.png

[eadwine]

Aww yes I love that one :) Looks great DesiMariex3 :)

[eadwine]

Hello daisy (in M)!

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/daisysm.jpg

[lazuliblue]

I've got to say, I'm a bit disappointed with this flexi continuing the trend of silver and plain metal centerpieces. I got the email and thought "woohoo, tulips! There's no way this won't have a gorgeous colourful centerpiece, maybe even another enamel one" But no - despite have gorgeous flowers as a theme, the clip has really only a few coloured beads and a plain silver center :(
I'll just sit in the corner and pout until May... ;)

Okay, I'm almost done, but also - if the theme is tulips, why is one of the bead colours blue/purple? I mean, there are tulips in those colours but they're not as common as the red, yellow, orange and cream varieties...

This is basically everything that went through my head when I opened the email.

I love the daisy flexi eadwine!

[eadwine]

Thanks Lazuliblue :)

[lapushka]

Pretty, Eadwine! I sure love that daisy! :)

[eadwine]

Me too!! It is back in the same updo now after the washing my hair got earlier :)

[Allie_snowflake]

Here's an action shot of the new FOTM.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8772/16870216738_b2b927e1d5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rGLgFQ)

I love the beads but the centerpiece is ok. I'll still wear it! (Since I only wear blue shirts to work and my hair has all sorts of colors in it, I wear my flexis and sticks when the mood strikes me. I'll never match!)

[eadwine]

Looks great!! Mine is still on the way to the processing facility so it'll be a while till it gets here. :(

It looks gorgeous on you though!

[Wosie]

Oh, the FOTM looks lovely... I thought 'twas the Dusky Plum at first and thought "maybe I should get that Dusky Plum after all". :D

[Adiro]

DesiMarie, the kitty flexi is adorable!



Eadwine, the daisy flexi is so pretty against your dark hair! I also have it and it's a favorite of mine...

Allie snowflake, that FOTM a is spectacular in your hair! I love it!

[AlyBlu]

Great action shots!.

[SnottyDotty]

Really tempted by the FOTM, my favourite colours AND the FOTM of my birthmonth. I don't think I can resist. Even though I've got another flexi currently on its way to me :bounce::blushing:


Allie_snowflake that looks beautiful. If they're not sold out by payday I might just have to :)

[KittyBird]

Allie_snowflake,very pretty! Love the beads on that one!

I got a flexi-8 from Cultmate yesterday, and it's so pretty! Silver dragonfly with blue beads and blue danglies! It's in XL, so it's too small for regular buns and a bit too big for half-up buns, but it works. I love it! :cool:

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hairtoys/DSC_0055%20copy_zpskt5wxgk8.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hairtoys/Dragonfly%201%20copy_zpstzogvaxh.jpg

[eadwine]

VERY pretty!! :)

[DreamSheep]

Allie_Snowflake - so pretty! I like those colours in your hair (even though, yay for my wallet, this month's flexi wasn't quite for me)
That's beautiul KittyBird!! Was that an old custom flexi?

Also, I'm really looking forward to seeing the new FOTM in eadwine's hair ^-^

[eadwine]

Hey Dreamsheep! I am still waiting.. it took 5 days for it to get to the processing facility, that irked me a little.. the US is big, but not THAT big lol. Right now it's in transit for three days.. so.. wait and see.

[KittyBird]

Thank you, eadwine and Dreamsheep! No, it's not a custom, I got it from a german shop called cultmate.de. They have lots of different styles, I often find these more interesting than the ones at Lillarose ;)

[lapushka]

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hairtoys/Dragonfly%201%20copy_zpstzogvaxh.jpg

That blue dangly piece is *so* pretty! Unfortunately, I'd only get it tangled. :lol: So not my cup of tea, I'm afraid. I'm still good with sticking to my current Flexi8 collection. It's old, but they're all still functional. ;)

[KittyBird]

Thank you, Lapushka! It does tangle a bit, but not too bad. Haven't ripped any hairs with it yet ;)

[Kina]

Hey Dreamsheep! I am still waiting.. it took 5 days for it to get to the processing facility, that irked me a little.. the US is big, but not THAT big lol. Right now it's in transit for three days.. so.. wait and see.

It's not THAT big, but we've been having some really crazy weather this past winter and the spring has been no better. The mail throughout the country has been very often delayed WITHIN the country. It's taken some things a week or 2 to get from a neighboring state to my own. I heard on the news yesterday that in the center of the country there were multiple tornadoes and incredible hail storms.

[eadwine]

Owhhh that explains a lot indeed.. can't see that in the tracking data after all. Thanks for the info!

[Allie_snowflake]

Thank you everyone :) I love the blue dragonfly flexi kittybird! The jury's still out on dangly flexis in my hair.... I do love how they look tho!

[Rosetta]

Ok, I've finally been enabled ;) I ordered a Medium Heart Bouquet flexi from Lilla Rose yesterday!

I have one flexi-8 that I got from swap forum (I think) a long time ago, but haven't really used it much, and yesterday happened to browse the Lilla Rose sizing page; checked and my old flexi is a Large, which probably explains it - it's just a bit too big for my hair, so doesn't stay very securely... (And it's just plain black & silver, so not very exciting colours either ;)) So of course I had to go and look at the Medium sized ones after that, and fell in love with the Heart Bouquet :D All those colours! It's so fairytale-like. Hopefully I'll get more use out of it than the large clip :)

[KittyBird]

Thank you, Allie_snowflake! :D

[eadwine]

The new tulip flexi is here! Forgive the hair, it's been hennaed this morning :)

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/noflashflex.jpg http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flashflex.jpg

[Cornflake]

Wow, the tulip flexi looks awesome in your hair!

[eadwine]

Aww *blush* Thank you! :)

[kaydana]

Eadwine, I don't understand what we're supposed to be forgiving your hair for. Being pretty?

I'm not a massive fan of that flexi, but those colours work really nicely with your hair colour.

[eadwine]

It's a bit unruly and ropy-ish, that is all. Usually my buns look a bit neater than what I concocted right here ;)

[kaydana]

It's a bit unruly and ropy-ish, that is all. Usually my buns look a bit neater than what I concocted right here ;)

Wait, that's your hair when it's misbehaving?! Can I send my hair to you for training? Even when it's on its very best behaviour, mine is never that tidy.

[eadwine]

:lol: (10 characters.. or more)

[AlyBlu]

Eadwine, lovely. Both the flexi and your hair!

[eadwine]

Thank you AlyBlu :)

[DreamSheep]

Lovely eadwine!!

And I'm with kaydana - nothing to apologise about!
I often notice that many of us apologise about our hair "not being perfect" in photos, but honestly it doesn't matter as we aren't here to decorate anyone's world anyway ;) And I'm sure no one notices the bits we are apologising for but us :p

[Wosie]

I often notice that many of us apologise about our hair "not being perfect" in photos, but honestly it doesn't matter as we aren't here to decorate anyone's world anyway ;) And I'm sure no one notices the bits we are apologising for but us :p

This resonated with me! It's like my life story--I apologise for everything (and nothing). :o

eadwine, I never could've guessed your hair was misbehaving in those pictures, it looks very calm and tame. :D I'm hoping my Tulip Field has arrived today. :cloud9:

[eadwine]

As for apologizing.. I guess it is just like with the house.. spotless clean and still "sorry for the mess" LOL

Thanks ladies!

[nuvola]

Got a small dusky plum today and I love it! :)

http://up.picr.de/21607908vx.jpg

[eadwine]

Looks great! :D

[Theobroma]

Beautiful, Nuvola! Dusky Plum is possibly my favourite Flexi of them all. :crush:

[Wosie]

I finally was able to check out the two flexis that I bought (and a hairband) today. They got stuck in customs, that's why it took so long.
They're all picture perfect! :D I will try to take pictures soon, but I am forgetful, so it might take a while. :p

[eadwine]

I hope they didn't charge you extra?

Would love to see pics :)

[eadwine]

Hair meeting time today here at my house, and I am sporting the peacock :D

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/meeting.jpg

[squirrrel]

That's a gorgeous pic. Colours on parade is a stunning flexi. :)

[eadwine]

Thank you, and yes it sure is!!

[Wosie]

What a gorgeous picture, eadwine! :3 The Colours on Parade really suits you!

Actually I did have to pay customs this time around... *sniffle* But it's only fair, seeing how much luck I've had with avoiding custom fees in the past. :p

I am wearing the Tulip Field flexi right now, with a pink t-shirt and pink pearl earrings. I'm having a super pink day today. :D

Oh, and here're two pictures of my Tulip Field; without and with flash. :crush:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16816&d=1429365605http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16818&d=1429378298

XLs are getting too small for disc buns, so I'm trying to learn how to make a stable and nice-looking LWB. It ain't easy. :undecided

[lapushka]

The peacock looks amazing in your hair, Eadwine!

[AlyBlu]

Great photos!

Dusky plum is one of my all time favs!

The tulips and peacock look gorgeous!

[eadwine]

The meeting is over, and I am one flexi richer ;)

I always wanted a pentacle shaped one, this sort of is.. and it was for sale from one of the other members who purchased my paw minis. I am one happy camper!

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexistar.jpg

[Wosie]

Great photos!

Dusky plum is one of my all time favs!

The tulips and peacock look gorgeous!

:D I never really gave the Dusky Plum much thought but maybe I'll consider buying it in the future. It has grown on me. :o It is rather similar to the FOTM and I happen to really like this one! :3

[Fericera]

The meeting is over, and I am one flexi richer ;)

I always wanted a pentacle shaped one, this sort of is.. and it was for sale from one of the other members who purchased my paw minis. I am one happy camper!

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexistar.jpg

I've never seen that one before. It looks lovely!

[AlyBlu]

:D I never really gave the Dusky Plum much thought but maybe I'll consider buying it in the future. It has grown on me. :o It is rather similar to the FOTM and I happen to really like this one! :3
Dusky plum is truly lovely. I think it gets over looked a lot, but it is in my top three that I grab, possibly even the top one. Mixed metals gets grabbed a lot also.

Eadwine - lovely new toy! I would love a pentacle also.

[KittyBird]

Gorgeous flexis, eadwine and Wosie!
I got a new flexi the other day, but haven't had time to take a picture yet.. Hopefully I'll get to take one today :o

[eadwine]

I've never seen that one before. It looks lovely!

Me neither, I wonder which one it is. I wager it's not that old, I mean it does have an M on the tip.

[Sunny Sunshine]

love your super pink combination!! and the FOTM looks great in your hair :love


What a gorgeous picture, eadwine! :3 The Colours on Parade really suits you!

Actually I did have to pay customs this time around... *sniffle* But it's only fair, seeing how much luck I've had with avoiding custom fees in the past. :p

I am wearing the Tulip Field flexi right now, with a pink t-shirt and pink pearl earrings. I'm having a super pink day today. :D

Oh, and here're two pictures of my Tulip Field; without and with flash. :crush:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16816&d=1429365605http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16818&d=1429378298

XLs are getting too small for disc buns, so I'm trying to learn how to make a stable and nice-looking LWB. It ain't easy. :undecided

[lapushka]

The meeting is over, and I am one flexi richer ;)

I always wanted a pentacle shaped one, this sort of is.. and it was for sale from one of the other members who purchased my paw minis. I am one happy camper!

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexistar.jpg

Very pretty, and I love those blue beads! :D

[Wosie]

Thank You, KittyBird. :flower: I'm looking forward to seeing your picture. Flexis always look stunning in your hair. :crush:


love your super pink combination!! and the FOTM looks great in your hair :love

Aww, thanks a bundle!! :heartbeat Your comment really made me happy. *^o^*

I think I'll upload a picture of my Fairy Pink flexi tomorrow. :agree:

[eadwine]

The blue beads are actually not a full blue, more of a clear bead with blue wash or something. Very pretty nonetheless :)

[KittyBird]

Pictures of my newest clip, at last! It has danglies, of course. :lol: I would have preferred to have it in gold, but only silver was available. I think this one is perfect for spring and summer, it's so colourful and fun.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hairtoys/DSC_0060%20copy_zpsw986xpbz.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hairtoys/DSC_0065%20copy_zpsnpoik1rc.jpg

[eadwine]

Looks awesome Kittybird! :D

[lapushka]

Looks awesome Kittybird! :D

Yes, I agree! :agree: Very pretty, and I'm not even a fan of danglies. :lol:

[eadwine]

Yes, I agree! :agree: Very pretty, and I'm not even a fan of danglies. :lol:

BLASHPEMY!! Who doesn't like danglies. You are no longer my friend.. HRMPH *stomps foot*

Doesn't like danglies.. what the ... tss.

;) :lol:

[nuvola]

Thanks! I first thought the dusky plum might look a little bit boring, but now I LOVE it!

Tulipfield :)

http://up.picr.de/21661312yn.jpg

http://up.picr.de/21661313iy.jpg

[AlyBlu]

Oh danglies! Lovely

[HappyHair87]

BLASHPEMY!! Who doesn't like danglies. You are no longer my friend.. HRMPH *stomps foot*

Doesn't like danglies.. what the ... tss.

;) :lol:

This made me laugh! :lol:

Thought I'd join in on the fun :) It's been a while since I've bought any serious hair toys since I Big Chopped and went naturally curly. My hair is now long enough in its curly state that it requires utensils. I really don't like hair in my face.

I lost the flexis I had years ago...somewhere...:( in the middle of a move...don't wanna think about it bc it makes me sad. BUT I'm starting up a new hair toy collection.

I just put in my order for two large flexis. One in Rays of Sunshine, as yellow is my favorite color...and also a silver Celtic knot. Can't wait for them to arrive!!

I usually just wear my hair in a ponytail or just out in its full curliness...lately I've been doing half ups as well...so I just need something to add some jazz to it all :D


*girly squeal* lol can't wait!!

[eadwine]

Sounds great! Do share pics :D

I am waiting for the new FOTM, hopefully I like it.

HOPEFULLY it'll be an enamel one pretty like the flitter, but I can only hope something as beautiful as that comes by again :)

[KittyBird]

Thank you, eadwine, Lapushka and AlyBlu!

Very pretty, nuvola! Love how the braid looks with two flexis :D

[Aleahcim]

kittybird stunning! I've never tried dangles but you make me wanna give it a go! I have a feeling that your hair makes almost everything look good!

nuvola I agree! The double flexi -8 looks really cool!

[AlyBlu]

ok - Eadwine kept saying that my length could be held up with a shorter flexi with a different bun. I do not know many buns other than the cinnamon - which I basically cage it with the flexi - and honestly, quite like it that way. But I ordered a XL (this is just an excuse - I probably have a few;-) ) to play with to see if I could get it to stay. And I finally found a decent video tutorial of the nautilus bun - I think I finally (after a few months of yelling at my clumsiness and horrible how - to's) may have finally got it.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/Hair%20products/11157383_10206695010512615_1340681001195441504_o.j pg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/Hair%20products/11157383_10206695010512615_1340681001195441504_o.j pg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/Hair%20products/11174569_10206695010472614_2162527661833347168_o.j pg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/Hair%20products/11174569_10206695010472614_2162527661833347168_o.j pg.html)

[HappyHair87]

ok - Eadwine kept saying that my length could be held up with a shorter flexi with a different bun. I do not know many buns other than the cinnamon - which I basically cage it with the flexi - and honestly, quite like it that way. But I ordered a XL (this is just an excuse - I probably have a few;-) ) to play with to see if I could get it to stay. And I finally found a decent video tutorial of the nautilus bun - I think I finally (after a few months of yelling at my clumsiness and horrible how - to's) may have finally got it.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/Hair%20products/11157383_10206695010512615_1340681001195441504_o.j pg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/Hair%20products/11157383_10206695010512615_1340681001195441504_o.j pg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/Hair%20products/11174569_10206695010472614_2162527661833347168_o.j pg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/Hair%20products/11174569_10206695010472614_2162527661833347168_o.j pg.html)


OMG that's the one I ordered! It's so beautiful in your hair! <3 it really does look like sunshine! :) I got mine in large.

I doubt I'll be able to do any buns with these while my hair is curly. But whenever I decide to straighten it...I'll try these buns.

I used to be the queen of the LWB and got so many compliments on it, but I had relaxed hair then. Thankfully I still know how to do it! :D

[eadwine]

Bingo! And.. I bet it is snug as heck huh! :D

I believe my bun is a variation of the nautilus, I just braid my hair first to give the floopiness some grip :) Gorgeous flexi by the way.

[AlyBlu]

I struggled, it took a few months of fidgetting with it. I needed a good tutorial, but all the youtube videos made my eyes cross!

[AlyBlu]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg1.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg1.jpg.html)

Oh lookie at the new one!!! There are a few other new ones, and I of course cannot tell you what is happening, but watch your emails!

[AlyBlu]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg1_1.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg1_1.jpg.html)

They are coming out with more new ones, so once you get your email, check out the new styles.

[HappyHair87]

Those are so pretty...I like the Winter one too with the snowflake l, I'm thinking about getting that one...

Omg my budget is gonna die lol!:lol:

[Valkyriejae]

Oh my glob, i want that mother of pearl! Its gorgeous!!!!!! :thud:

On an unrelated note, does anyone have action pics of the sun flexi from AlyBlu's pics, but on hennad or red hair? Her pics are tempting me, but i worry the orange might clash....

[KittyBird]

Thank you, Aleahcim!

I have a picture of my custom mod Sunshine, but it's an old picture and my hair is much redder now. I think the orange beads look nice with red hair though :)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0005425x500_zpsdac5dfd2.jpg

[Cattiva]

After ordering 2 Flexi smalls and a Flexi-O, I'm extremely disappointed with my order. My turquoise Flexi turned out to be made wrong, won't clip, is just completely loose, while the other flexi slides right out of my hair. Should have ordered extra small, but based on reviews, I went with small, my own fault on that. They are beautiful, however not functional and a waste of money for me. This was definitely one of those purchases where I wish I didn't fall into the hype. I'm glad the Flexi's are amazing for loads of people, though! This is just my personal experience.

[AlyBlu]

You can exchange them.

[eadwine]

Grace has my name written on it. Hopefully they will pack it safely enough that the bead won't scratch. *fingers crossed*

[AlyBlu]

I am trying to convince myself that I do not need three sizes of the grace!

[eadwine]

I need a medium, you can have all the others :p ;)

[Valkyriejae]

Thanks kittybird!

I'm seeing a big order in my future: sunshine, MOP, and an XL dragonfly :)

[rags]

I need a medium and a mini in the grace! Aaargh. My budget does NOT need this. But there is very seldom a flexi that comes by that I MUST have (well, you wouldn't know that by looking at my collection! But it's rare NOW - because I have the ones I want. :p ). I NEED that one!! :p

[Arete]

I want the grace! Why must I be a broke college student!

[Adiro]

KittyBird, I LOVE your modified leaf one, gorgeous shades of orange!

And I also love the mother of pearl,a don the new festive flower too! But I learned about them on this thread, they are not yet available on the site.....

Wondering if they are going to offer a sale for Mother's Day :) one can only hope, lol

[AlyBlu]

The are available midnight tonight. Watch for email!

[Wosie]

How come they're released so early? :hmm: ...So that you will get it on May 1st, mayhaps? (Haha, it looks as if I'm talking to myself.)

The new flexis aren't Wosie-esque but as usual I'll be looking forward to action piccies. :3 May is my birth month, so I was hoping for something I'd love. :o Either way, I'm glad to see so many of you are liking them!

[Viola88]

I got an email with the sale advert. So against my best judgement, I got 2 - one on sale and one not :D I got the Roman Stone and Flitter in large.

[KittyBird]

I looked around on Lillarose, but didn't find anything that screamed my name. I'm a bit tempted by the headbands, but I don't think I'd wear those much. I like the look of the FotM and the new flexi, but sadly they're not my style. I'll just enjoy everybody else's pictures instead :popcorn:

[Theobroma]

Oh no -- why, why why does the May FotM have to be silver AGAIN??? :justy:

I adore the design, and MOP? Love! But I have two silver Flexis already and that's really two more than I need, because silver does nothing for my hair colour. :cry:

[eadwine]

Got the grace and the bluem.

Shame on me ;)

[Scarlet_Heart]

Theobroma, I agree. I think the May flexi is gorgeous. I've really been trying to phase out the silver-toned stuff but that is just so pretty. I don't think it would look quite as nice in gold to be honest. I guess, despite how beautiful it is, it just isn't for me. Or... :hmm: Maybe I'll get it anyway.

[Adiro]

It's gorgeous and it would have been better In gold, at least according to my taste :)
But I have to concur with you, Scarlet.... " maybe this just isn't for me" either :) I am still not sure.....
Silver gives it a very cold and virgin like vibe, which or course is charming, but I like gold better ( my hair has yellow undertones nowadays.... )

[eadwine]

Squeeeee, the Grace has been marked as shipped for me :D *crossing fingers that large bead doesn't scratch*

[lapushka]

BLASHPEMY!! Who doesn't like danglies. You are no longer my friend.. HRMPH *stomps foot*

Doesn't like danglies.. what the ... tss.

;) :lol:

I'm just glad you're kidding, lemme tell ya! :lol: ;)

[eadwine]

Hahahaha *big oomphie hug*

[rags]

You know, now that I see them up close - I'm not sure if I want the grace or not! I do love it - but I think it might look better in darker hair than mine..........:hmm:

Oh well, being indecisive has saved me plenty of money before! :lol:


I am also a lll about headbands at the moment, as my breakage/regrowth from the meds is giving me quite a halo. I know there was some discussion of these awhile back but I can't find it. Anyone who has these - does your hair catch on the beads? For reference, lately my hair catches on almost all my regular flexi's, though usually just one or two hairs. It is getting wavier and getting into everything! :p

[SnottyDotty]

So the April FOTM is on its way to me in the mail after ordering it a few days ago and I just placed an order for Grace in XS. It's so beautiful, and it has the same name as my Grandmother who has passed, I just had to get it.

[lapushka]

Hahahaha *big oomphie hug*

*hug* right back at ya! :grouphug:

[butter52]

Oh god i love the grace, but I spent enough money and have enough stuff!

Oh but I love it so much.. Dammit!

[AlyBlu]

I caved I got Grace in XL and XS.

[HappyHair87]

Grace does look nice....ughhhh! I think I should invest in some smalls because I like wearing my curls in half ups...I think the smalls would be the right size for that.

I'm gonna see how these large flexis hold up. My hair is really thick when curly.

[roseomalley]

I loved Grace. Rags, I was a bit worried about it showing enough in my silver hair, too. I went for it anyway in a size small. I can' trait to see it in person.

[Rosetta]

My Heart Bouquet flexi arrived today :D The M size just seems so tiny, but I'm sure it's the right size for my hair (since the L I already own is a bit loose)!

Anyway, it's probably the most beautiful hair toy I've yet had, and also the most expensive (yes, really!) :)

[Arete]

I've been hankering for the copper native filagree, and with it on sale, I just might have to snag it

[KittyBird]

I have that one, Arete, and it's gorgeous! Go for it! ;)

[eadwine]

Damn you damn you damn you all :pins:

*hides in terrible shame*


Medium, that one.

[lapushka]

Damn you damn you damn you all :pins:

*hides in terrible shame*


Medium, that one.

Did you buy another one? :)

[Arete]

I have that one, Arete, and it's gorgeous! Go for it! ;)

Ya'll are terrible enablers xD

[eadwine]

Did you buy another one? :)

*sighs and nods* Can I come cry on your lap now? *sniffle*

[lapushka]

*sighs and nods* Can I come cry on your lap now? *sniffle*

There there. Chin up. Just a little while longer and they'll be here. In the mean time, I'm thinking of putting you on a no-buy. :lol: ;) No, not really. I know what it's like when there's something out there you really want!

[two_wheels]

Pfffft. Silver again. Ah well!

[Betazed]

Thanks to this thread, I just spent $70 on the Lilla Rose site! I was tired of wearing my hair the same way day in and day out and, thanks to this site, found out about hair sticks. I searched for months trying to find (affordable) hair toys in my area, to no avail. I had never even geard of the Flexi-8 until I read this thread (ooo! I rhymed!)

I'm glad to say I am on my way to having a nice little collection of hair toys! ... Now I just have to figure out intresting ways to use them...:confused:

[Arete]

NicCarpenter, Flexis are really versatile, but they do take some getting the hang of. Can't wait to see pics of all the pretties!

[AlyBlu]

Eadwine, hehe! Action shots and us fawning over your hair will make it all better!

NicCarpenter welcome to the addiction.

[HappyHair87]

Damn you damn you damn you all :pins:

*hides in terrible shame*


Medium, that one.


Did you buy another one? :)


*sighs and nods* Can I come cry on your lap now? *sniffle*


There there. Chin up. Just a little while longer and they'll be here. In the mean time, I'm thinking of putting you on a no-buy. :lol: ;) No, not really. I know what it's like when there's something out there you really want!

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

You guys are waaaaaay too hilarious!!!!!

[eadwine]

*laughs* Thanks!

They'll be here soon indeed.. thank goodness I have a savings account to cover this, no way my income could *snort* But I always wait with these things until a sale comes up, otherwise it would be wayyyy too expensive to do this.

They are all marked shipped and are en route to the sorting facility. Just pray the grace sails through without issues, the rest will have no problems. Last time they got here in about 1.5 weeks, so.. with a bit of luck not this Tuesday but the next, roughly.

Can't wait to show pics! I definitely will do that when they get here, of course! :D

[Betazed]

I just received an email saying my order has shipped! :happydance:

Now I wait... Impatiently...

[HappyHair87]

Okay...gonna try this picture thingy....

Got my goodies in the mail today! :D

I hope you can see them...otherwise please see the link...I am posting from my phone :(

Rays of Sunshine
https://instagram.com/p/16qwnoQZXv/

Silver Celtic Knot
https://instagram.com/p/16q_c5wZYL/

I LOVE how the Sunshine one brings out the natural highlights in my hair!

I definitely cannot go any smaller than Large! My next orders will be XLarges and Megas.

I can't use Large for a ponytail :(

[Arete]

Ohhhh, HappyHair, the sunshine one is GORGEOUS in your hair!

[HappyHair87]

Thanks Arete!! :-)

[HappyHair87]

*awaits action shots* :lol:

[eadwine]

WOW!! That is a LOT of hair, you sure you are not straight up iii?

They look gorgeous in your hair :)

[AlyBlu]

Very nice!

[HappyHair87]

WOW!! That is a LOT of hair, you sure you are not straight up iii?

They look gorgeous in your hair :)


Very nice!

Thanks ladies! :)

Eadwine I'm not even sure anymore lol!! I think my problem is that I know ppl with hair a lot thicker than mine. It just looks super thick bc of the curls....if my hair was straight (which I do straighten it sometimes) i could easily fit all of my hair into a large flexi lol.

I'm also a massive shed survivor and it's starting to fill out nicely...so I guess I am a iii lol!

My hair is like the Mystery Flavor of Airheads candy lol!!

[rags]

Your hair is beautiful, is what it is! And I like both Flexis in it!

I might have succumbed to Grace and a headband. Grace may not show up as well in my hair - but it's still beautiful. And I really wanted to try the headbands.

[Adiro]

Rags, I can't wait to see Grace in action! I wish it were gold, but I good silver photo might still convince me :)

[Betazed]

I know it's still too early to expect my shipment but I'm becoming more impatient with each of these pics I see.
HappyHair87, I'm awaiting that same celtic knot! It's so pretty in your hair. I'm jealous of your pretty curls!

Does anyone know how long it takes to recieve an order? I'm in Canada if that makes any difference.

[eadwine]

For me it is usually between 1 and 2 weeks. I have had it happen 3 days, but that was via ultrajet or something... never happened again.

[Viola88]

I ordered on the 23rd and got my order today. Now, I've got to get some action shots :) (I didn't order the FOTM.)

[HappyHair87]

I know it's still too early to expect my shipment but I'm becoming more impatient with each of these pics I see.
HappyHair87, I'm awaiting that same celtic knot! It's so pretty in your hair. I'm jealous of your pretty curls!

Does anyone know how long it takes to recieve an order? I'm in Canada if that makes any difference.

Thank you :blush: they require heaps of conditioner!

HEAPS! And oil!

It took about a week to get mine...like 5 days. Not bad at all! :)

Eta: but I'm in Florida.

[eadwine]

Mine are still in the USA, in Anaheim.

[AlyBlu]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg1_3.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg1_3.jpg.html)


Its here! I really like it. Sorry for the very messy hair!

[Quasiquixotic]

oh that is just perfect on you!!

[AlyBlu]

It is gorgeous! Thank you!

[Crystawni]

I love how it pops in your hair, AlyBlu! It's a very elegant piece.

[Adiro]

AllyBlu, it looks lovely in your hair!

[Nebulae]

The Grace flexi is sooooo pretty but not my style.. I will enjoy it on everyone else here instead of on me :)

[eadwine]

LOVELY!!!

Mine is FINALLY on its way from the USA :D fingers crossed for customs!

[Theobroma]

AlyBlu, that looks stunning on you!

So glad to see action shots because I find I'm tempted to get it after all, even though I have misgivings about bright silver and cool tones for my hair. But my nearest and dearest are enabling me by pointing out that my colouring can only become cooler with time, since I have no intention of dyeing my silvers -- and they are, of course, entirely correct! :D

I ordered Compass Rose on the sale because it seems less silver-bright. I think I'll wait and see how it works for me, and then decide whether to take a risk on Grace.

[AlyBlu]

I am happier with Grace than I thought I would be. Thank you for the compliments. It is in my opinion, one of the better centerpieces I have seen.

[Wosie]

I am happier with Grace than I thought I would be. Thank you for the compliments. It is in my opinion, one of the better centerpieces I have seen.

Is the centrepiece shimmery, like an opal or a pearl? :hmm:

[eadwine]

And did it arrive scratch free.. that is my big worry.. big bead getting scratched :(

[AlyBlu]

The centerpeice has a shimmer to it, but not over the top. More like a slight iridescent. Definitely a mother of pearl. And there are mother of pearl beads. The also have the same iridescence. If I can be out in the sun today, I will take a few more photos.

It arrived scratch free. It has a small scar in it that looks like it either happened during processing the pearl, or even is a natural mark, I think it adds to the appearance. But no scuff or transit marks at all.

[eadwine]

Oh good, thanks for letting me know :) *keeping fingers crossed still, of course*

[Kitten1030]

Does anyone have any real life size comparison photos of L, XL, and Mega?

[Crystawni]

AlyBlu, that looks stunning on you!

So glad to see action shots because I find I'm tempted to get it after all, even though I have misgivings about bright silver and cool tones for my hair. But my nearest and dearest are enabling me by pointing out that my colouring can only become cooler with time, since I have no intention of dyeing my silvers -- and they are, of course, entirely correct! :D

I ordered Compass Rose on the sale because it seems less silver-bright. I think I'll wait and see how it works for me, and then decide whether to take a risk on Grace.

This has been my learning curve, too. I've always gone for warmer-toned things with my earlier coppery/gold hair, but as my whites (and darker browns...) have gained supremacy I've actually got on better with whiter silvers or combining the gold and silver, with gold alone looking a little brassy or off. Much of my jewellery is two-toned now, too, or gold with silver-tracked diamonds. :p As for the Compass Rose, it's one of my neutrals, so a go-to--I hope you love it!

[AlyBlu]

Okay, be prepared for way too many oversized photos (still learning)

You can see the small scar on this one and the second
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg7.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg7.jpg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg8.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg8.jpg.html)

You can see the bead iridescence
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg9.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg9.jpg.html)

[AlyBlu]

You can start to see to iridescence in this one

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg4.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg4.jpg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg5.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg5.jpg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg4.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg4.jpg.html)

[AlyBlu]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg1_4.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg1_4.jpg.html)

This one is the best I could get of the centers iridescence
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg3.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg3.jpg.html)

[AlyBlu]

So it is definitely not a flat white, but youalso do not feel like you are Tinkerbell headed to Disneyland to show off your sparkles

[AlyBlu]

Oh and here is the extra small - also has a very nice iridescence
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/IMG_0061_2.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/IMG_0061_2.jpg.html)

[AlyBlu]

And for who asked for Mega, Xl and Large

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/IMG_0062.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/IMG_0062.jpg.html)

and I think that is all for photos!

[Wosie]

Those're some great photos, AlyBlu, thanks for sharing them! The centrepiece does have a pearly quality to it. =)

[Theobroma]

Crystawni, thanks for sharing your experience with silver toys! My silvers are taking their sweet time about coming in, and if my parents are anything to go by I'm never going to end up completely grey, but I do expect my overall colouring to turn noticeably cooler over time, so I guess I'll "age into" any silver toys I acquire along the way! :D

AlyBlu, thanks for those close-ups! They show the beads in particular much more clearly than the website pictures do. I wasn't at all sure whether any of the beads were MOP. I'm liking this clip better and better!

[AlyBlu]

Glad the pics could help. I did not want to junk up the feed, but I am really impressed with this one.

[DreamSheep]

Today I wore Hues of Blues (in Mega) and decided to take a photo. Sorry to distract from the lovely Grace Flexi (if that were in gold, I'd be all over it).

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/magikspiffy/IMG_9793.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/magikspiffy/media/IMG_9793.jpg.html)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/magikspiffy/IMG_9795.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/magikspiffy/media/IMG_9795.jpg.html)

[AlyBlu]

Oh that house of blues is lovely!

[HappyHair87]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg1_3.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg1_3.jpg.html)


Its here! I really like it. Sorry for the very messy hair!

Omg!!! It's SO pretty!!!


What messy hair??!

[HappyHair87]

Does anyone have any real life size comparison photos of L, XL, and Mega?

I have thick afro curls....I can tell you...If your hair is anything like that...the large is a lie! I can only do half ups! :(

I thought they were smalls.

Next time I'll get XLarges and Megas unless I want more "accenty" type pieces.

[Adiro]

DreamSheep, what a beautiful distraction! The blue flexi looks just stunning against your amazing hair!

[DreamSheep]

Thank you so much AlyBlu and Adiro!

HappyHair - if your hair is curly and thick you will definitely want a Mega most likely - possible an XL. My hair is thick but straightish and XLs can be a bit of a squeeze - so it is only Megas for me. With curly hair, it is likely it would hold even better with a Mega. ^_^
Only downside is they are so much more expensive than the other Flexis... :(

[jpitt]

Dumb question perhaps, but I am an inexperienced guy with no clue. I have been thinking about getting a flexi 8 for ponytails since I thought it might be better for my hair than pony ties plus I quite like the wide ponytail look, but I wasn't sure on the size. My ponytail is about 5 inches plus or minus a bit now that all my hair is comfortably long enough, so I think that would be an L? It says that's for circumferences of 4.75" but I wasn't sure if that was for ponytails or updos. Thanks for helping out a poor noob!

[DreamSheep]

Dumb question perhaps, but I am an inexperienced guy with no clue. I have been thinking about getting a flexi 8 for ponytails since I thought it might be better for my hair than pony ties plus I quite like the wide ponytail look, but I wasn't sure on the size. My ponytail is about 5 inches plus or minus a bit now that all my hair is comfortably long enough, so I think that would be an L? It says that's for circumferences of 4.75" but I wasn't sure if that was for ponytails or updos. Thanks for helping out a poor noob!

I think L sounds about right, you could also try an M for a tighter fit. My hair does well with an XL on the puffier washed days, and then I can use an L, although I don't usually use flexis as ponytailholders

[eadwine]

All flexis are in, no added taxes on the grace, oof!

You can see clearly that the white center bead is in fact not a bead, it is a stone (although I don't know if you can call MOP a stone). It looks just as kapow in my hair as I expected :cool:

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexi3a.jpg http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexi2a.jpg

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexi4a.jpg

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexi5a.jpg

[DreamSheep]

Oh my God, so incredibly pretty eadwine!!

Look away from Lillarose, look away from lillarose DreamSheep!!

[eadwine]

:lol: Sorry 'bout that ;)

[Betazed]

I am still waiting for my order! :mail: I recieved their "your order has shipped" email on 4/24. Whenever I check the tracking site, it says it's still in CA. I'm super impatient and looking at all you awesome action pics makes me wanna cry! :wail:

[eadwine]

You might be in luck.. I got my order in ON that date, so it could be with you at any moment now :)

[Melika]

You can see clearly that the white center bead is in fact not a bead, it is a stone (although I don't know if you can call MOP a stone). It looks just as kapow in my hair as I expected :cool:

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexi3a.jpg http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexi2a.jpg




WOW! Beautiful! So classy!

[eadwine]

Yep.. the name Grace is definitely well picked!

[KittyBird]

Eadwine, all the clips are lovely, but woah, the Grace! Just stunning! I love the huge centerpiece! :thudpile:

[eadwine]

It is indeed stunning, I love it. A lot.

[lapushka]

Very pretty, eadwine!

[eadwine]

Thanks Lapushka!

I am already curious about the June one. I really hope I don't like it :lol:

[AlyBlu]

Absolutely stunning! All of them but Grace is a bit special!

[Crystawni]

Wow, eadwine! Just wow! And Grace, well she's a show-stopper on you! Fantastic pics, btw!

[eadwine]

Thanks Alyblu and Crystawni!

[jpitt]

I think L sounds about right, you could also try an M for a tighter fit. My hair does well with an XL on the puffier washed days, and then I can use an L, although I don't usually use flexis as ponytailholders

Thanks. Now I just need to see if I can get the guts to buy one.

[TigerEyes2143]

I haven't read anywhere NEAR the entire thread, but I like what I have seen! It's cool to see pictures of different styles with flexi-8 clips. I have 4 of them myself and am not in the market for more at the moment (ha ha), but I'd like to learn how to make more varied and better hairstyles with the clips I have, so I'll probably look through this thread for at least ideas every now and again. My hair is a few inches below the top of my shoulders, but I know I can still make a few good hairstyles out of that. Right now I usually just do either a French twist type thing or a ponytail. Sometimes when I wear a small with the ponytail, I add an extra small on the half-up site to accentuate it even more.

I have the Princess Tiara Gold in medium, the Brilliant Bluem in small, the Tree of Life Gold in extra-small, and the Sapphire Ice in extra-small. =)

[Betazed]

:happydance: I went out for some coffee and when I returned I saw the mail-lady had been through. Guess what was waiting right in my mailbox? Yep! The Lilla Rose order I have been impatiently waiting for!! Woohoo!! My first pair of hair sticks and 2 flexis (1 can hold a half-up and ponytail and other can hold all my hair up). I'm so excited. I'm going to attempt some new styles so I can post some action pics. Any thoughts?

[eadwine]

Thoughts? Post pics. Dunna care which hahaha. We wanna see the pretties :D Great to hear they're there!

[TigerEyes2143]

I can wear a French twist (with my medium flexi) when I'm driving, but the ponytail (with the small) seems uncomfortable against the headrest since the ponytail is sticking out more. So, I need to take it off. How do you guys drive/go on car rides when you're wearing your hair up? Do you take it out and then put it up again when you're done driving, or do you make some other adjustments?

I really like the pictures of people with the Grace flexi-8. It looks really pretty. I probably won't get one myself since I'm not in the market for more clips at the moment, but I enjoy looking at your pics. I'm growing my hair to my lower back (it's almost at armpit level right now), so I figure I'll probably need to get a larger size for my hairstyles when my hair is that long. It's cool that they have so many nice designs too, plus the optional customization is a really neat plus too! =D

[Betazed]

Thoughts? Post pics. Dunna care which hahaha. We wanna see the pretties :D Great to hear they're there!

Well, I was just about to post pics but it's apparently really difficult to do from an iPad. I cant seem to figure out how to copy and paste the entire link. I'll try playing around with my newly created album to see if I can find a way. Anyone have any idea how to post pics from an iPad?... Maybe I should start a new thread for this question?...

[Betazed]

I gave up trying to do this from my iPad and logged in on my PC. Since this is my first attempt at posting pics, I apologize in advance if they're super huge...
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17216&d=1431192926
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17217&d=1431192971

I didn't bother with trying anything fancy with them, in my haste to share the pics of my new pretties. I never appreciated how difficult it is to take a pic of ones own hair. Kudos to all those who have mastered the technique! :applause:

I also have a set of hair sticks but when I looked at the pics on a bigger screen I realized that they're too difficult to see in my hair. I'm loving these the most, though. I'm currently in the processes of picking out another Flexi. I didn't quite know what sizes I needed when I first ordered and so I just guessed. The large isn't big enough to hold all my hair (like in a bun or something similar) so now I'm back on their site picking out an XL. I cant quite decide so I think I'm going to have to get more than 1. My hair toys collection is off to a good start!

[eadwine]

Looking good on you there! :D

[AlyBlu]

Keep an eye out for tomorrows email!

[eadwine]

Uh oh! :D

... (for 10 count)

[Adiro]

Eadwine, that Grace flexi looks amazing in your beautiful bun!
I also love the other two, especially the last one, but they all look stunning on you!

[Adiro]

NicCarpenter, what an amazing head of hair you have! I love the texture and the color, and the beautiful blonde streak! Your new flexis are adorable!
Btw, I also found no use for size medium and size large, but XL works great in all kind of buns, for me

[Theobroma]

Keep an eye out for tomorrows email!

Oh dear, if there's another sale coming up I foresee trouble. The mail hasn't even gone out yet (at least I haven't received it) and already I'm finding it impossible to do anything much on the site. Problems loading the page, connection timing out, response speed resembling continental drift, the works. :S

Ah well. I just received my Compass Rose (which is stunning) and Grace is en route, so it isn't as though I need another Flexi right now anyway. I'll be quite content to wait for the June FotM.

Or will I? :D

[Theobroma]

By the way, does anyone know the prong length of the you-pins? There's one or two styles I'd love to get...

[eadwine]

Thank you Adiro :)

[AlyBlu]

Yeah, new releases and some type of sale. I think they are having tech difficulties though as what they told us would load, hasn't loaded yet.

[eadwine]

New colors are there, scroll to the bottom in each size!

Got me a yellow, for summer. Other than that I am still deciding if I like or hate them. I figured I might as well get one while they are hot off the press :lol:

[KittyBird]

Eeeh, not a big fan of those.. I like the centerpiece a bit, but not the beads. Too plastic'y. They look better in the smaller sizes though. I would expect them to be significantly cheaper than the regular clips, but looks like they're the same price.

[eadwine]

For those wondering, here is the image

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexis-1.jpg

Remember when Ficcare came out with those colors? ;)

[Theobroma]

Nope, not a fan at all. They just look cheap and plasticky, like Barbie jewellery. Frankly, I wouldn't pay $5 for one of those, let alone the regular Flexi price.

Wondering whether to take advantage of the free shipping offer. I'm tempted by the Grace you-pins, but I'd have to get two sets because I need three for a French twist. Not really sure whether I want them badly enough to shell out $44...

[Betazed]

Nope, not a fan at all. They just look cheap and plasticky, like Barbie jewellery. Frankly, I wouldn't pay $5 for one of those, let alone the regular Flexi price.

I agree. I just found Flexis (thanks to LHC, of course!) and one of the things I love about them is their classiness (is this a word?). But these look quite cheap. However, I suspect these may be more popular with younger kids. I don't have any kids myself so I can't test this but I imagine these will be more popular with younger Flexi-wearers, maybe? :shrug:

[Theobroma]

You make a good point, NicCarpenter. I could see the smaller sizes being popular with little girls, all right! Though it would still be a lot of money to spend on an accessory that's easy for a young child to lose.

[Viola88]

I could see me wearing the green or the blue on a beach vacation or something similar. I think they'd be cute with a bathing suit of similar colors.

[Stellaaa]

By the way, does anyone know the prong length of the you-pins? There's one or two styles I'd love to get...

The copper rose pins I have are 3" (7.5cm) long. Don't know if all the you-pins are the same size.

I ended up buying two sets, because 2 pins just isn't enough. OTOH, compared to Bijoux Manoel ...

[Theobroma]

Thanks, Stellaaa! I can now add some information straight from the horse's mouth, as I emailed Flexi with my query and received this reply:


The You Pins that are prefixed UP1 are 8 cm. The ones that are prefixed UP2 are 5 cm.

Luckily, the Grace pins are UP1 (I couldn't cope with 5cm pins!) so I just ordered two sets. :D

[Stellaaa]

The grace pins look gorgeous. I like the look of the compass rose pins too.

[Theobroma]

I have the Grace Flexi in XL. It arrived yesterday and it's an absolute stunner -- the mother of pearl is fabulous. That's why I wanted these particular you-pins! The Compass Rose Flexi is beautiful too, but those MOP centres are in a class by themselves. :crush:

[two_wheels]

Oh wow I really hate the new flexis. Ah well, I'm in good company here & my wallet's happy!
Theobroma, did you change your mind about silver then? I'm tempted to waive my no-silver policy for compass rose. (I waive it for dreamcatcher.)

[Theobroma]

I have been shown the error of my ways. :) Compass Rose arrived the other day and has been getting me compliments as being my best Flexi yet. Well... until Grace came!

In contrast, I'm not as fond of the Maltese Cross one. Not quite sure why this one works less well, though it might be due to the beads. But clearly some of the silver styles do work in my colouring. (Yay, just what my credit card needed -- more Flexi options!)

[two_wheels]

I have been shown the error of my ways. :) Compass Rose arrived the other day and has been getting me compliments as being my best Flexi yet. Well... until Grace came!

In contrast, I'm not as fond of the Maltese Cross one. Not quite sure why this one works less well, though it might be due to the beads. But clearly some of the silver styles do work in my colouring. (Yay, just what my credit card needed -- more Flexi options!)

Mm yes, my wallet is asking me to forget everything you just wrote ;)
Glad you have more options though!

[AlyBlu]

I am liking the turquiose but not sure about the others.

[woelfchen83]

I like the colors of the new basic flexis but I think they look way cheaper than the others. If they would sell them regulary for the sale price, I'm pretty sure I'd get all of them despite yellow.

[Wosie]

I'm starting to quite like the Grace flexi-8... ;o (Uh-oh.) I love pearls, so maybe 'twas not so odd that I changed my opinion on it. (Nevermind what I wrote next, I just purchased one. :laugh:) Your pictures totally swayed me, eadwine & AlyBlu!

Even though I love most colourful things, I'm not very keen on the summer flexis... I'm sure some of them'd look good on the beach, but there's no beach anywhere in sight for me. :p

[eadwine]

Another one bites the dust.. (on the grace hehe)

[Wosie]

Another one bites the dust.. (on the grace hehe)

Indeed. :oops: I saw a picture or two where the centrepiece looked like an opal and then my heart softened (I'm in a very opal-esque period, wearing a pair of opal earrings right now :crush:). And like I said, I do love pearls as well! You look gorgeous in yours. :D

[eadwine]

Thank you!! Got a compliment today from a client on my compass. Told her to pay close attention, I will be wearing something different every time (by the count of them I can easily wear a different one on each day of the month... yikes).