Ficcare Challenge!

[CimarronSun]

This is the thread to post your hairstyles held by Ficcare clips!

Make an updo and give us a challenge! We will then try to do the same style and post our results, as comical as they may be.

Step by step directions appreciated, add pictures too, if it has tricky steps.

Let's try to conquer one hairstyle before posting a new one!

Have fun! :heart:

[rowie]

Good idea, but I'm horrible at making tutorials. :( But I will subscribe because I hope to learn something new! Thanks for starting this.

[Islandgrrl]

Ok. I'll bite. But pictures have to wait until I'm home in the morning.

The updo is: Inside-out bun (or what I call an inside out bun).

Start to make a standard Cinnabun.
Instead of wrapping the coils around the outside, after the first coil, wrap the rest of the coils under the first coil.
Run out of hair.
Then shove the underneath coils up through the center of the first coil, pushing the "inside" out.
Secure with your favorite Ficcare!

Pictures in the morning.

[Quasiquixotic]

I like this! I'm game, althought I'll be representing the shorties with a whole 18.75 inches of hair, which means mostly half ups for a few more months. :)

[rowie]

Ok I tried the inside out bun and I was not successful. I'll do one i'm comfortable with and that is a braided nautilus.

http://i.imgur.com/0D8pIfdl.jpg

All I did was I made a single braid and then made a nautilus bun. For those that do not know how to make a nautilus bun, I made a video a long time ago when I had short hair. I uploaded my video not to long ago. My video I think includes the lazy wrap bun which you could do with Ficcares.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmHv3nYEhw

[CimarronSun]

Ok. I'll bite. But pictures have to wait until I'm home in the morning.

The updo is: Inside-out bun (or what I call an inside out bun).

Start to make a standard Cinnabun.
Instead of wrapping the coils around the outside, after the first coil, wrap the rest of the coils under the first coil.
Run out of hair.
Then shove the underneath coils up through the center of the first coil, pushing the "inside" out.
Secure with your favorite Ficcare!

Pictures in the morning.

I have to confess, 99% of the time I only do "lazy wrap" buns. This thread will be good for forcing me out of my comfort, erm, lazy zone.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0427140918.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0427140918.jpg.html)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0427140921.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0427140921.jpg.html)

After years of henna (I quit when everydaymehndi went out of business!) my henna is finally all grown out. This is my natural hair color and looking at these pictures, I, for the first time, noticed all the little natural high lights..! That's neat..! I am not sure what my color is called. It looks quite dark to me usually.

You threw me, Islandgrrl, at that "pick your *favorite* Ficcare!" No easy task. But I do love the primavera the most. It is size large and maybe you can see the mixture of old and new style gems in there.

[CimarronSun]

I like this! I'm game, althought I'll be representing the shorties with a whole 18.75 inches of hair, which means mostly half ups for a few more months. :)

I have an idea for you. Divide your hair into two sections, either top and bottom OR side by side and make 2 upside down buns so. Close they touch. The thinner sections will let you get more coils and your bun will look wider/ bigger. The problem might be... do you have 2 small Ficcare? Maybe 2 medium?

[CimarronSun]

Rowie, you've been challenged! ;) don't give up. Mine didn't turn out good the first few times (and I have done this style before!). It helps to make it low and not to tight. As you flip the whole thing up, let the coils shift around a little, guide them gently. I do not flip straight up, bam, and put the Ficcare in. I am not sure how to explain it, but the whole bun will shift around a bit as you flip it and I adjust with my fingers until it feels right, poking with thumbs and fingers kinda like what you did in that video! Sorry, none of that made sense, right? Pffffft. Maybe someone knows of a video.

[rowie]

Ha ha if I can ever get to your length then I'll push out of my comfort zone. As of right now my hair just reached hip length and for me the only thing I can do is a nautilus or lazy wrap more comfortably. It's not that I'm lazy to try to explore very complicated updos which I don't know if this is the goal of this thread, it's just that I feel like I don't have enough hair to even mimic the updo you presented. Even at hip length my hair still feels super short! Plus just I reached this new milestone in my hair journey I'm having to re learn how I do my buns CimmaronSun, not to mention the nightmare I'm now facing with learning to accept how much I notice my hair sheds even more at this length.

[Stellaaa]

Ha ha if I can ever get to your length then I'll push out of my comfort zone. As of right now my hair just reached hip length and for me the only thing I can do is a nautilus or lazy wrap more comfortably. It's not that I'm lazy to try to explore very complicated updos which I don't know if this is the goal of this thread, it's just that I feel like I don't have enough hair to even mimic the updo you presented. Even at hip length my hair still feels super short! Plus just I reached this new milestone in my hair journey I'm having to re learn how I do my buns CimmaronSun, not to mention the nightmare I'm now facing with learning to accept how much I notice my hair sheds even more at this length.

<begin gentle teasing mode> Excuses, excuses. Get with the program, baby. See that word Challenge! </end teasing mode>

Ok, maybe I'm feeling a bit smug because - I DID it! I've got to thank CimmaronSun for starting this thread and Islandgrrl for inspiring it. Because I'm actually wearing this d@mn ficcare today. And it's NOT hurting me. And that's a first!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/9EC8FEEB_zps1b0b5827.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/9EC8FEEB_zps1b0b5827.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/3C7BDE2E_zpsedb3124f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/3C7BDE2E_zpsedb3124f.jpg.html)

As for picking my favourite ficcare, it's easy. This is my *only* ficcare.

[CimarronSun]

Hip length is a wonderful length! Last December my hair was down to my knees with a blunt hemline. You would think I would be happy but I HATED it. It was too heavy, too much length to wrap around and around... and aaaaaroooooouuund... the ends would braid themselves as I was braiding the top, I couldn't REACH the ends then, to detangle them..! Grr! So I cut it back to tailbone length which is long yet practical. Already it is back to classic. I really do not desire for it to get longer than classic, mid thigh is doable but not as fun.

Hip length is plenty long for an inside out bun. And yes ;) that *IS* the point of this thread, conquer new styles, Ficcare held, and share how they all look different actually, for each person.

For a super challenge we could just post a pic with no bun-name or directions and people try to replicate it. Supa challenge.

[CimarronSun]

Ah, I love that Ivory Tokyo, Stella! I should have gotten that one instead of the yellow tokyo version.

Your hair is sooo pretty! And you live amongst the trees. :cloud9: that is great it is holding comfy!

[rags]

Ok, mine doesn't look anything like you two, mostly I think because mine is so fine and thin you really can't see the loops. And it's shorter (waist) so I don't HAVE as many loops either! But I promise it's an inside-out bun! (at least I did what Izzie said, so it should be!). It looks more like a cinnabun because a lot of the nice "loopage" is covered up by my Ficcare. And it's my LEAST favorite one I own - but I'm doing the 'wear all your hairtoys" challenge and i was already wearing it today, so oh well.

Inside out bun:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-2.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-2.jpg.html)

Cinnabun I took a pic of first for the hairtoy challenge thread, so you can see the difference:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/003500x375-5.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/003500x375-5.jpg.html)

Does it look like I did it right? I did like Izzie said, and then tried to "arrange" the loops. Unfortunately I only had one and a half underneath loops to work with, so I couldn't do a lot!

[dulce]

i really like that ficcare in your hair Rags,it mimics the lovely streaking in your hair!

[rags]

Thanks, Dulce!

CimmaronSun, I forgot to say - your hair is STUNNING in this bun! I love your Ficcare too!

Stellaaaa, beautiful bun and I do love that Ficcare on you! You need MORE! Just one more. You need to try an enamal. Well, and you could see how you liked a Ficcarissamo too.........(and then we've got you. :lol: )

Rowie, your hair is so thick I don't know if you could do it or not, but I tightened my "underneath" coils up so they were smaller than the top one and that helped.

[rowie]

thanks rags! :heart: You did wayyyyyyyy better than me. This is my 12th try with this bun and I'm stopping since I lost so many hairs in the process. I'm just not a cinnabun type of person. I know my limits, and this is the best I can do and i'm happy with it, so there.

http://i.imgur.com/jV44Ul3l.jpg

[rags]

OOh, I like it! Especially with that beautiful Lilly peeking out!

[CimarronSun]

tried Rags- that looks good! I think I did the wrong bun, actually, now I am looking at your pic and Stellas and re reading directions. I did what could be a Flipped Bun, make a bun,

flip it upside down. But it isn't an insideOUT bun.

Whoops! That nodoubt added to your confusion, Rowie! So sorry! I think yours is looking good, too!

<off to try an inside OUT bun>

Can't wait to see Islandgrrl's bun!

Whoa, yeah, I was doing the wrong bun. I have never even heard of an inside outbun before and got mixed up. I apologize. !

So when I tried pushing the inside coils out of the first, or inner, coil I got something that looked like a bunny tail! :O. Not sure this is right either! But it is cute:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141254.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141254.jpg.html)

Now can I ever do this again with the same result? :ponder: and how come it looks so different from everyone else's? I think I followed the directions...

[Islandgrrl]

Inside-out bun with Opal Lotus...

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/D59E1800-7B72-4F58-9405-E63EA88180B4_zpstazvy3bf.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/TheIslandgrrl/media/Ficcare/D59E1800-7B72-4F58-9405-E63EA88180B4_zpstazvy3bf.jpg.html)

I love everyone's action shots, no matter what the bun! Squee!!! So awesome to see!

[Stellaaa]

Wow, this thread is moving apace!


Ah, I love that Ivory Tokyo, Stella! I should have gotten that one instead of the yellow tokyo version.

Your hair is sooo pretty! And you live amongst the trees. :cloud9: that is great it is holding comfy!
Thank you! I sometimes think I should have gotten the darker Tokyo, but isn't that just the way people are, always wanting what you don't have ...
I notice that your trees actually have *leaves*. Green ones! It'll be weeks here. This spring is so late I don't think we'll have a full complement of leaves until mid-June (not exaggerating).


Thanks, Dulce!

CimmaronSun, I forgot to say - your hair is STUNNING in this bun! I love your Ficcare too!

Stellaaaa, beautiful bun and I do love that Ficcare on you! You need MORE! Just one more. You need to try an enamal. Well, and you could see how you liked a Ficcarissamo too.........(and then we've got you. :lol: )

Rowie, your hair is so thick I don't know if you could do it or not, but I tightened my "underneath" coils up so they were smaller than the top one and that helped.

I totally agree. I need one more. An opal lotus. Really don't want any others. Certainly not at over $50. An over-$50-hairtoy has to prettier than a TT in Stellaaa's Hairtoy Rule Book. And that's a HIGH bar.

And a ficci, yes! Although it will annoy me if it doesn't stay horizontal, but with all the mad skillz I'm picking up on this thread, no worries! Does onyx come in a ficci?

Problem with ficcis is I'm not ordering anything off the ficcare web site ever, because of the shipping prices to Canada. And they are kind of scarce elsewhere. And the swapboard is kind of out because nobody wants to sell any ficcares, only trade. And I have no trades, obviously. So I may never have a ficci. :shrug: What can ya do?


thanks rags! :heart: You did wayyyyyyyy better than me. This is my 12th try with this bun and I'm stopping since I lost so many hairs in the process. I'm just not a cinnabun type of person. I know my limits, and this is the best I can do and i'm happy with it, so there.


:applause Good on ya! Was gonna say something about liking a man who's up for a challenge, but then thought that sounded a bit, hmmm, you know. :blushing:


Rags- that looks good! I think I did the wrong bun, actually, now I am looking at your pic and Stellas and re reading directions. I did what could be a Flipped Bun, make a bun, flip it upside down. But it isn't an insideOUT bun.

Whoops! That nodoubt added to your confusion, Rowie! So sorry! I think yours is looking good, too!

<off to try an inside OUT bun>

Can't wait to see Islandgrrl's bun!

It confused me a bit too. In fact, I tried both the flipped bun and inside out bun, and the flipped bun just sort of oozed all over my head so I posted the inside out. Well, the fifth attempt at the inside out.

Yeah, where's Islandgrrl???

ETA: Nevermind, I see she showed up while I was writing this. And wearing MY favourite ficcare that I don't have :)

[Islandgrrl]

And a ficci, yes! Although it will annoy me if it doesn't stay horizontal, but with all the mad skillz I'm picking up on this thread, no worries! Does onyx come in a ficci?

Problem with ficcis is I'm not ordering anything off the ficcare web site ever, because of the shipping prices to Canada. And they are kind of scarce elsewhere. And the swapboard is kind of out because nobody wants to sell any ficcares, only trade. And I have no trades, obviously. So I may never have a ficci. :shrug: What can ya do?

Here I am!

If you want a Ficci, you can always ship to me and I can send to Canada at cost. I'd be happy to do that for you. I think it does come in onyx.

[rags]

Izzie, that's gorgeous! Mine looks somewhat like yours - only in miniature and with less "loops", so I'm guessing I did it right! This is a really comfortable bun, so I'm glad I tried it. I need to get out of my cinnabun/LWB/Nautilus rut.

Stellaaaa, aw, you'd like them! And the Ficci's are less...........:eyebrows: And I'll reship for you if you want! ETA: I see Izzie already offered.

[Stellaaa]

Here I am!

If you want a Ficci, you can always ship to me and I can send to Canada at cost. I'd be happy to do that for you. I think it does come in onyx.

Sweet offer, thank you. I think I will be taking you up on that too, but probably not until my birthday (July).

Now, back to developing mad skillz. I have to confess, the ficcare is back in it's resting place and I'm wearing my purple acrylic fork again. It started to slide down and pull a few hairs, and I adjusted it and it got worse. But it's a start. And that bun looked a lot nicer on me than the usual lazy-wrap too.

ETA: Thank you too, rags (now, where'd I leave that emoticon, oh yeah, here it is) :flower:

[CimarronSun]

Inside-out bun with Opal Lotus...

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/D59E1800-7B72-4F58-9405-E63EA88180B4_zpstazvy3bf.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/TheIslandgrrl/media/Ficcare/D59E1800-7B72-4F58-9405-E63EA88180B4_zpstazvy3bf.jpg.html)

I love everyone's action shots, no matter what the bun! Squee!!! So awesome to see!

Okay, I think I did do it right. The coil underneath the Ficcare on mine fanned out and went all bunnytail on me though. Other than that it looks the same! Hard to see, but I do have a coil above the clip.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141254.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141254.jpg.html)

[Stellaaa]

Nobody else wants to try the inside out bun?

Nobody?

C'mon, it's tomorrow morning is Australia, any Aussies up for the challenge?

Any insomniac Europeans?

Anybody?

[CimarronSun]

~Ready for Challenge #2?~

Okay, this IS the Flipped Bun.

Make a bun looooow, near your neck. Don't make it too tight, just a simple cinnamon bun. The last coil you can make a bit tighter and don't tuck in the ends, let them stick upwards. Now, take the entire bun and FLIP it UP. It should be up higher and now concealing those "loose ends". Secure with Ficcare. If you can still see the ends push them under.

I confess, this doesn't look exactly the same everytime I do it! Here, it looks a lot like a french twist with a bun on top (sounds like a yummy dessert!) How tight you wrap and if you let the bun rotate as you flip it changes the shape. Experiment and find what you like! It is super comfortable and quick... and elegant, I think.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141154a.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141154a.jpg.html)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141154b.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141154b.jpg.html)

[Hairitic]

~Ready for Challenge #2?~

Okay, this IS the Flipped Bun.

Make a bun looooow, near your neck. Don't make it too tight, just a simple cinnamon bun. The last coil you can make a bit tighter and don't tuck in the ends, let them stick upwards. Now, take the entire bun and FLIP it UP. It should be up higher and now concealing those "loose ends". Secure with Ficcare. If you can still see the ends push them under.

I confess, this doesn't look exactly the same everytime I do it! Here, it looks a lot like a french twist with a bun on top (sounds like a yummy dessert!) How tight you wrap and if you let the bun rotate as you flip it changes the shape. Experiment and find what you like! It is super comfortable and quick... and elegant, I think.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141154a.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141154a.jpg.html)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141154b.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0427141154b.jpg.html)

CimarronSun, that bun is gorgeous! I'll definitely be trying it. Thanks so much for posting it.:blossom:

[dulce]

This flipped bun is SUPER pretty!

[Remi]

Oh my goodness! You guys make the most amazing hair buns. And CimmarronSun- please come over to my house any time and fix my hair like yours! I will feed you. :D

[sourgrl]

The flipped bun is one of my favorite ways to wear ficcares! Alas, I've only had one that really looked good and that's the one in my avatar :)

[curlsgalore]

Must try the flipped bun.....

[CimarronSun]

The flipped bun is one of my favorite ways to wear ficcares! Alas, I've only had one that really looked good and that's the one in my avatar :)
Ah, so it is! Very nice!

[Islandgrrl]

First ever attempt at a flipped bun. Ever. With a 2- toned blue lotus! Ever so Springy!!!

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/ADA037EA-4A36-4564-B24F-58A34D4E7F98_zpsak6tygir.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/TheIslandgrrl/media/Ficcare/ADA037EA-4A36-4564-B24F-58A34D4E7F98_zpsak6tygir.jpg.html)

[Stellaaa]

Lookin' great CimmarronSun and Islandgrrl. So pretty!

It's dark and raining and and I actually have curlers on the bottom foot or so of my hair right now so I can't meet the challenge :( Darn! Maybe tomorrow...

[rags]

Cimarronsun and Izzie, those are both lovely. (And I like your blue lotus, Izzie!

I tried this yesterday, but could NOT get it to stay without sort of making a "pocket" to drop it partially into like a Gibson tuck. Sighi. I'm pretty sure that's not right!

[Marika]

Here's my (wet hair) attempt on a flipped bun. Not very spectacular because my hair is still shortish :p But at least you can see the Ficcare (Jewel Lotus Sapphire if I remember correctly).

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10690&d=1398943633

[sourgrl]

I love the lotus' Islandgrrl and Marika! I brings back the lotus'

Today's flipped cinnabun with an amethyst accetate. Not as polished as my first flipped attempt but still secure and functional.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sagon069/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-11_zps728e3b06.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sagon069/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-11_zps728e3b06.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

Wooow! Those all look so good!

Rags, yours sounds pretty! You can change the look by how much you let the bun rotate it as you flip up. I twist to the left when making my buns, so for the flipped bun I let it rotate to the left as I am bringing it up. It naturally wants to go this way and you can feel it; just gently guide and keep it centered.

Sorry if that didn't make sense... I am sick and have a headache. Whew.

[Islandgrrl]

Flipped cinnabun of the day!

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/A1C85C08-95E3-4102-A87B-3EC2394007EA_zpsvqpknwbf.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/TheIslandgrrl/media/Ficcare/A1C85C08-95E3-4102-A87B-3EC2394007EA_zpsvqpknwbf.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

That turned out really good, Islandgrl!

I really love all the Ficcares, blue lotus, amythest snake jewel and your leopard-y print. Lovely!

[sourgrl]

Islandgrrl, that ficcare goes great with your scrubs! Love it!

[rags]

Everyone's pics are great! I have a pic from today, but can't upload right now. I'll try to get it tomorrow after the battery has charged.

Thanks, Cimmaronsun! I'll try that!

[rags]

My first try with a topaz jewel ficcare. Obviously I don't "get" this hairstyle very well. (well, this was the first DAY I tried it. This was actually the 7th try)

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/004500x375-7.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/004500x375-7.jpg.html)

My try the next day was worse, but i found the shape it made interesting (though it looks as though I'm growing out dye instead of growing in silvers! :p ).

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/009500x375-5.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/009500x375-5.jpg.html)

[Kina]

Rags, both of those look better than my attempt :P I like that style on you

[CimarronSun]

Oh rags! I think it looks REALLY good! *especially* with the grey Ficcare. If I saw you out in public I would most certainly stop you and talk hair and Ficcare.
My flipped buns look just a bit different each time, too. I think they feel good because it gives the Ficcare a new place to anchor (my buns are usually lower). I think it looks nice from the front as well, maybe because it is a subtle upwards sweep of the hair around the face.

[Stellaaa]

The flipped bun was ... a fail. Of course, I've never mastered the cinnabun so variations are bound to have issues. It kind of oozed out and spilled its guts all over my head. As dumb as it looks from the back, it looks twice as goofy from the front.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/BAF126B5_zps3d7a564d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/BAF126B5_zps3d7a564d.jpg.html)

ETA: Love those streaks rags!

[Islandgrrl]

Are we still on the flipped cinnabun? Don't we get a new updo this week?

[CimarronSun]

There must be something weird about me, I thought it looked good, Stellaaa! I even "oooohed". Your hair color and that clip though- love- they'd look good no matter what.

Do you have a style, Islandgrl? Share! Challenge!

[rags]

Stellaaaa, I think it looks pretty! Although I know what you mean about the front; mine looked weird.

How about the Nautilus Rowie wanted to do? Braided or un-braided, either way!

[Stellaaa]

Ok I tried the inside out bun and I was not successful. I'll do one i'm comfortable with and that is a braided nautilus.

http://i.imgur.com/0D8pIfdl.jpg

All I did was I made a single braid and then made a nautilus bun. For those that do not know how to make a nautilus bun, I made a video a long time ago when I had short hair. I uploaded my video not to long ago. My video I think includes the lazy wrap bun which you could do with Ficcares.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmHv3nYEhw

Alright, here's Rowie's pic and the tutorial.

[Stellaaa]

And here is my effort.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/4C9AF6EA_zps8b0c0dc8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/4C9AF6EA_zps8b0c0dc8.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/2097DF06_zps87121977.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/2097DF06_zps87121977.jpg.html)

I don't like this bun with my hair and the ficcare (although it looks great on Rowie), because the jaws are open so wide you can see a lot a lot of the metal and the beak sticks out over the edge of my nautiloid bump. And it pulls. Prefer a flexi with this one, or a TT stick :)

[NaClH2O]

I *barely* had enough length to try the nautilus using the instructions from rowie's video. This is my first nautilus using all my hair, I usually do a half-up then twist the bottom half around it and secure. :p There is a 0% chance I could do a braided nautilus, probably not for awhile.

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/shankity/DAD25461-1F3F-4906-8F8D-6B4EF3782545_zpsyi43bgoa.jpg?t=1399249774

[CimarronSun]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0506140931-1.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0506140931-1.jpg.html)

Hmmm... I like this bun, but this one might be better with just a simple stick. I feel like the Ficcare is "too much" somehow. It hides the prettiest part of the bun.

Just a simple stick:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0506141037-1.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0506141037-1.jpg.html)

I enjoyed learning this one! Thank you!

[rags]

I think all of your Natulus's (Nautili? :p ) look great. I think you need a certain thickness for this though. My nautilus gets squished with a Ficcare :(

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/002500x375.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/002500x375.jpg.html)

It looks fine with a stick though:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/005500x375.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/005500x375.jpg.html)

[curlsgalore]

Amazing pictures of amazing hair everyone! :thumbsup:

[Stellaaa]

rags, I like the squished Nautilus, but you're right, but the stick is outstanding.

[sumidha]

This is such a great idea for a thread, thank you Cimarronsun! I'm finding that a lot of styles that haven't worked for me with other hair toys are totally possible with a Ficcare. I could never do a flipped cinnamon bun before, but with a Ficcare it's so comfy it's one of my go-to styles now. It shouldn't surprise me that the nautilus bun would turn out the same way... I could never get a nautilus to stay or look good before, but I tried rowie's braided nautilus and it's held comfortably all day:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/blackcatpictures1/IMG_2375_zps8d2df107.jpg (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/blackcatpictures1/media/IMG_2375_zps8d2df107.jpg.html)

It doesn't look like a sea shell, but this is still definitely the most successful nautilus I've ever done. :)

ETA: Okay, I really like this nautilus variation with unbraided hair!

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/blackcatpictures1/IMG_2379_zpsbe1dd07e.jpg (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/blackcatpictures1/media/IMG_2379_zpsbe1dd07e.jpg.html)

[curlsgalore]

I have to say that I never tried a nautilus the way previously posted. I always did it the other way, where you twist your hair and hand... It seemed that since my hair has grown I could not get the nautilus bun to look good no matter how many times I tried. I used to love wearing my ficcare in a nautilus but I haven't been able to in a while. Anyway, I tried this other way and it worked! I was so excited that I tried it with a ficcare, stick, fork...and anything else I could think of and they all worked and looked great, even from the side. I'm so happy. Now if I could get some other styles to look halfway decent with a ficcare; log roll, flipped bun...and a few more. Thanks to everyone for the inspiration! :). Keep them coming.

[julee]

Seriously gorgeous photos on this thread! Rags, the red ficcare and spiral look fantastic with your hair colour! :thud:

Here's my effort for a dinner outing tonight. Sorry the lighting isn't good, I might take a better photo tomorrow :)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/julee9777/e9dd6241-1939-4c73-b0d7-3627e77679df_zps9c2142ad.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/julee9777/media/e9dd6241-1939-4c73-b0d7-3627e77679df_zps9c2142ad.jpg.html)

[sourgrl]

Beautiful nautilus' everyone! I really need to practice this one. Hopefully I can find time today.

[CimarronSun]

Hey all- try Rowie's lazy wrap with Ficcare! Atleast for me, it worked better than Nautilus with Ficcare! (I did a braided lazy wrap though). The 2 styles are so similar, but while I prefered the Nautilus with just a stick the Lazy Wrap is great with Ficcare! Love it!

I double dog dare ya! LOL (as in, Ficcare Challenge! ...#4?)

[sourgrl]

Ok, this is the first nautilus I've attempted in months. My hair is just barely able to do it. I agree, I like this bun better with a hair stick. The ficcare seems to hide the pretty bun:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sagon069/photo1-10_zps71652cf1.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sagon069/media/photo1-10_zps71652cf1.jpg.html)


The lazywrap bun is my go-to. But now that I've gained more length I need a large ficcare for it to be comfy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sagon069/photo2-11_zpsfd7d043b.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sagon069/media/photo2-11_zpsfd7d043b.jpg.html)

please excuse my wild baby hairs!!

[rags]

I did a lazy wrap Rowie's way (I usually do mine the other way), and I can't say I like it, especially with a Ficcare. Probably because my hair is so fine and just compacts up, I end up with just a round ball of hair on my head! Unless I did it wrong? (But I really don't see how you can!). I had to go down to a small for this, as the medium just covered it up. :p

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/013500x375-8.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/013500x375-8.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

I like it, rags! I did the lazy wrap braided, held with Ficcare. It was so comfy! Okay, so it isn't the prettiest out there, but if you're just out and busy doing stuff it is great. Good hold, comfort. The Ficcare fit over my bun much better too. The nautilus bun was thicker... or sumpin'. :P

[rags]

The way I do the lazy wrap spreads it out a bit more, so it's more comfy for me. But there's no doubt this one holds! (And hey, with a small I look like I have a bigger bun! :p ). I'm going to remember this one for my smalls.

ETA: I actually like the way it looks - but the bun protrudes farther from my head than I'm used to with my puny hair!

[Stellaaa]

rags, that looks super. I love the look of the smaller ficcare (so much so that I wonder if I could make one work for me). I know what you mean about the protruding, back when I used to be able to do a lazy-wrap I found it protruded peculiarly too.

I lost my lazy-wrap ability (is there a :shrug: emoticon here?). I only learned to do these buns after I joined this forum in 2012, and in 2013 I got such an attack of arthritis that I just couldn't get my arms to move like that. (I also temporarily lost the ability to do hair-toy selfies). I'm much better now - but I just can't *remember* how to move my left arm behind my back. I watched the video over and over and tried and tried, and finally managed something that looks like a lazy-wrap, although I suspect it is an upside down and backwards Nautilus :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/F51E8FDD_zps12d1d745.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/F51E8FDD_zps12d1d745.jpg.html)

[Islandgrrl]

I have attempted and failed at the nautilus bun every day this week. Most days multiple times. So that's easily a dozen and a half bun fails. I am just. not. getting. it.

I want my mommy. (stomps off into the corner to sulk)

[NaClH2O]

I have attempted and failed at the nautilus bun every day this week. Most days multiple times. So that's easily a dozen and a half bun fails. I am just. not. getting. it.

Don't feel bad! I had epic failures attempting the Inside-Out bun and the flipped cinnamon bun, no pics available. I just don't have enough hair for those to work and be stable :p

[Islandgrrl]

Don't feel bad! I had epic failures attempting the Inside-Out bun and the flipped cinnamon bun, no pics available. I just don't have enough hair for those to work and be stable :p

I think my problem is too much hair.

[CimarronSun]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gVkg9TJDrL4

This is the video I watched for the nautilus bun. It was really good. She went over the steps several times and explained the why of it all. If your hair is very thick, you will need a large loop.

[Islandgrrl]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gVkg9TJDrL4

This is the video I watched for the nautilus bun. It was really good. She went over the steps several times and explained the why of it all. If your hair is very thick, you will need a large loop.


Thanks. I'll take a look when I get home from work tonight. :blossom:

[Wildcat Diva]

If you've got too much hair (not my problem, for sure) why not try sectioning?

For example: do the nautilus with the top 2/3 of your hair. That bottom 1/3? Split in half, then wrap each section around the base of bun, left section under the bun and counter clockwise, and right section under the bun and clockwise.

Another option is to braid that bottom 1/3 and instead go round the outside of your bun for a braided border accent. You might add a couple of Amish pins for that part.

[Islandgrrl]

My attempt at a braided nautilus bun...

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/5402E1A2-0183-4686-A19A-36126892A82F_zpsvbww1oi1.jpg

[rags]

Izzie, that's really pretty and I love your emerald in your hair too!

[rags]

Ok, do we get a new challenge this week? I picked the last one- someone else's turn!

Btw, Stellaaaa, I forgot to tell you that I thought your LWB was beautiful! (And I sincerely doubt you could make a small work with all your hair! :p )

[Vanilla]

Nautilus bun with striped acetate:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/isk8r813/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps9b208eb4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/isk8r813/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps9b208eb4.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

I have to say that I never tried a nautilus the way previously posted. I always did it the other way, where you twist your hair and hand... It seemed that since my hair has grown I could not get the nautilus bun to look good no matter how many times I tried. I used to love wearing my ficcare in a nautilus but I haven't been able to in a while. Anyway, I tried this other way and it worked! I was so excited that I tried it with a ficcare, stick, fork...and anything else I could think of and they all worked and looked great, even from the side. I'm so happy. Now if I could get some other styles to look halfway decent with a ficcare; log roll, flipped bun...and a few more. Thanks to everyone for the inspiration! :). Keep them coming.

I like this suggestion, log roll! Anyone have a good youtube video or tips?

[CimarronSun]

I have to say that I never tried a nautilus the way previously posted. I always did it the other way, where you twist your hair and hand... It seemed that since my hair has grown I could not get the nautilus bun to look good no matter how many times I tried. I used to love wearing my ficcare in a nautilus but I haven't been able to in a while. Anyway, I tried this other way and it worked! I was so excited that I tried it with a ficcare, stick, fork...and anything else I could think of and they all worked and looked great, even from the side. I'm so happy. Now if I could get some other styles to look halfway decent with a ficcare; log roll, flipped bun...and a few more. Thanks to everyone for the inspiration! :). Keep them coming.

I like this suggestion, log roll! Anyone have a good youtube video or tips?

[Islandgrrl]

Log roll? Oh noes!!!! Tutorial time....I have no idea how to successfully do this.

[rags]

I don't think I have enough hair for this one.......hmm, off to search for a tutorial.

[sumidha]

I'll add to the chorus of 'oh noes!' because the log roll is one I've never had any success with, but it'll be great to see what other people come up with, maybe I just haven't seen the right tutorial yet or something. :)

[Stellaaa]

Here are a few tutorials:

Medium long - I love tutorials by people with streaky blonde hair because you can see every turn so well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GabtAycbRKs

Here's a variation for "shorter" hair (*only* hip length) and it's crazy thick, but it might help you rags: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-QnYGuzfz4

And really long (beautiful) hair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7XKBUtl7O0

[Stellaaa]

And here's my attempt

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/8705200B_zps74e99d93.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/8705200B_zps74e99d93.jpg.html)

You see my problem with ficcares right here. I put the clip in horizontal, and it's already pulling itself down under its own weight, pulling my hair with it. Ouch!

And here is the log roll in my 60 cent "fakkare". Is it bad that I like this one so much better that I'm still wearing it?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/0E3EDD04_zpsc8635be8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/0E3EDD04_zpsc8635be8.jpg.html)

Not because it looks good, it looks like the cheap piece of plastic that it is. I like it because it weighs almost nothing, and the bottom is in a huge 4-pronged arrangement that distributes weight very well. I wish I'd bought a half a dozen of them.

[Hargalaten]

Stellaaa thanks for those tutorials! I just realized I was doing a log roll way wrong(maybe that's why I never thought I like it) They always looked like strange alien bumps when I attempted them. I will have to try this later. I have the same problem with the heaviness of the ficcares though, we will see how it turns out.

[CimarronSun]

Here are a few tutorials:

Medium long - I love tutorials by people with streaky blonde hair because you can see every turn so well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GabtAycbRKs

Here's a variation for "shorter" hair (*only* hip length) and it's crazy thick, but it might help you rags: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-QnYGuzfz4

And really long (beautiful) hair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7XKBUtl7O0

Thank you so much for the links! This is yet another updo I have never done. That initial wrap around the thumb is tricky!

I tried this first with a large, but I believe a medium worked better:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0512141452.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0512141452.jpg.html)

[Islandgrrl]

Oh, that is absolutely spectacular! Wow!!!! :bigeyes:


Thank you so much for the links! This is yet another updo I have never done. That initial wrap around the thumb is tricky!

I tried this first with a large, but I believe a medium worked better:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0512141452.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0512141452.jpg.html)

[curlsgalore]

Thank you so much for the links! This is yet another updo I have never done. That initial wrap around the thumb is tricky!

I tried this first with a large, but I believe a medium worked better:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0512141452.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0512141452.jpg.html)

:thudpile:

[curlsgalore]

That looks amazing! Both Stella and Cimarronsun :)
I'm going to look at the tutorials myself. Thanks for the links.

[CimarronSun]

Awww! Thank you sooo much, Islandgrl and Curls!

I am still wearing the log roll (it needs a prettier name!). I like it! And it totally works with a Ficcare. I have been doing the Nautilus all week, actually- but with a Flexi! So I am loving this new Ficcare updo- and a way to wear some of my Mediums too, that is great!

I didn't mean to insert the Ficcare under a portion of hair. It looks okay, maybe even cute, so I left it.

Youtube sure makes updos easier than trying to follow a series of photos or instructions. I think Lady Godiva. (The LHCer one that is!) invented this updo waaaaay way back but I never knew how to recreate it.

[curlsgalore]

Yes, it needs a better name :). It looks elegant. I think I will play this time. Not a very good picture and it doesn't look as smooth as straight hair but I like it.

Oh look, see the sparklies?! Looks like my bun ate a Ficcare :p. It's in there somewhere, I promise. It holds very well and I could probably get an innovation to work as well. This works nicely with a ficcarissimo too. Speaking of ficcarissimo, I'm so tempted to purchase one of the newer toothless (teethless?) ones soon.

http://i59.tinypic.com/nntcp4.jpg

[CimarronSun]

Ohhhh, looks great with curly hair..! I love it. :)

Stellaaa, try doing yours again and placing the clip a little higher up. I am wondering if that would help. That black clip does look comfortable- I see how wide the bottom piece is! Ficcare should make something like that. Maybe 2 thinner prongs instead of one wide bottom piece? Have to think about weight. Ah, maybe it would be too heavy anyways. Definitely a nice clip you found! Hope it holds up for you. :)

[CimarronSun]

Here are a few tutorials:

Medium long - I love tutorials by people with streaky blonde hair because you can see every turn so well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GabtAycbRKs

Here's a variation for "shorter" hair (*only* hip length) and it's crazy thick, but it might help you rags: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-QnYGuzfz4

And really long (beautiful) hair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7XKBUtl7O0

I used the 3rd video. Just watched the first 2- I was surprised how differently they were done..!

[curlsgalore]

I used the 3rd one as well.

[Stellaaa]

Thank you so much for the links! This is yet another updo I have never done. That initial wrap around the thumb is tricky!

I tried this first with a large, but I believe a medium worked better:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0512141452.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0512141452.jpg.html)

Wow, your hair just glows, CimmaronSun - your nym is well chosen.


Yes, it needs a better name :). It looks elegant. I think I will play this time. Not a very good picture and it doesn't look as smooth as straight hair but I like it.

Oh look, see the sparklies?! Looks like my bun ate a Ficcare :p. It's in there somewhere, I promise. It holds very well and I could probably get an innovation to work as well. This works nicely with a ficcarissimo too. Speaking of ficcarissimo, I'm so tempted to purchase one of the newer toothless (teethless?) ones soon.

http://i59.tinypic.com/nntcp4.jpg

OMG - talk about well-chosen nyms - just LOOK AT THOSE CURLS! Fantastic!


Ohhhh, looks great with curly hair..! I love it. :)

Stellaaa, try doing yours again and placing the clip a little higher up. I am wondering if that would help. That black clip does look comfortable- I see how wide the bottom piece is! Ficcare should make something like that. Maybe 2 thinner prongs instead of one wide bottom piece? Have to think about weight. Ah, maybe it would be too heavy anyways. Definitely a nice clip you found! Hope it holds up for you. :)

Tried it higher - it does help a bit and looks better too ... But I took it out again.
I've heard that the enamel clips are lighter, guess one of these days I'm going to have to pull my finger out and get myself one.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/053D34C8_zps4f77f472.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/053D34C8_zps4f77f472.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

By the end of the day my scalp was hurting a bit from the weight. (I am just loving on the Nautilus bun, no pulling and doesn't fall down... love.) It sure is a pretty updo though. A good one for when you want to look polished.

Stellaaa, I thought the enamel clips were heavier than the acetate? I haven't weighed mine, but my acetates feel lighter. Hmm. I did this one log roll with a medium maximas- that probably helped. Your plastic clip is likely the ideal clip for this style! I am wondering which video (if any) you watched/ used for your log roll. On number 3 she started wrapping the hair around VERY high up, right under the loop. The other 2 videos they seemed to wrap lower down. Just thinking (typing?!) "Outloud", wondering what techniques lessen pulling.

I tried to redo mine without watching the video and it went ALL wrong. Heh heh.

[Stellaaa]

I didn't use any particular video, I watched a bunch of them but once my left hand is behind my head it's all guess work. I thought I started low and wound up, but looking at the photo I can see my coils get smaller downward (due to my taper) so I must have started higher and wound down. :shrug:

So far, for comfort in a ficcare I'm liking the inside-out bun. Nautilus is ok, but so much better in a stick or flexi that'd I go for those instead.

[sourgrl]

I went with video 1. I think once I gain a little more length it will look a little more polished. It feels comfy with my medium ficcare. I'm not keen on the sloppy look so I reverted back to my flipped bun with this clip.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sagon069/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-16_zpsb520757d.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sagon069/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-16_zpsb520757d.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

Sourgrl, your hair color is beautiful and so elegant with that Ficcare color too! Very nice.

Can you do a REAL French Twist? I am excited about the log roll because I personally cannot stuff all my hair into a real french twist. But I have seen people with more hair than me do it! I just do not have the updo skillz!

[sourgrl]

Thank you, CimarronSun!

I can't stuff all of my hair into a french twist either! That's why I find the log roll so intriguing. Hopefully with a little more practice it won't look so sloppy.

[duchess67]

Such gorgeous buns and ficcare's. I only have a few Ficcare's and also no bun skills at all. But seeing you all with these lovely buns makes me want to join this thread.

Tried log roll bun watching the video. Here is the result.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/preethadil/Mobile%20Uploads/0628dcc6-0915-46a4-86de-d61a8fdf428c.jpg (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/preethadil/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0628dcc6-0915-46a4-86de-d61a8fdf428c.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

Duchess, that looks mighty nice! And I love your Ficcare. I do not see that one much (ever?) It looks perfect on you!

[duchess67]

Thank you, CimarronSun! This Ficcare I bought off the swap board, guess it was from sourgrl when she sold several of her Ficcare's. If I had known then that Ficcare's holds this well, and looks so classy, I would have bought several from her.

[CimarronSun]

Well it was a good choice! Since it goes so well with your hair it probably also goes good with most clothing. It is a very interesting pattern.

I had to say, your Flexi looks GREAT in your avatar. Between Flexis and Ficcares my poor hairstick collection is feeling quite left out! Need a hairstick challenge thread, LOL. Sometimes I overhear my Flexis and Ficcares singing "anything you can do, I can do better!" "No, you can't!" "Yes I can!" I am thinking of putting them into the ULTIMATE updo challenge and settle this little dispute once and for all. LOL

[Kina]

Duchess, that looks beautiful in your hair!

I did do the nautilus, AND got a good picture, but the laptop I use most has lost it's ability to read the memory card and the other laptop is in constant use, so I haven't had a chance to upload. I may try the logroll tomorrow (I hope it looks as nice as yours!)

[sourgrl]

Duchess, that pretty ficcare wasn't from me. It looks fantastic in your hair. :)

[duchess67]

Thanks, I too think it goes very well with my dark hair. Funny how you used that song, just perfect for argument among hair toys :lol: I'm sure a lot of members would be happy to participate in the hairstick challenge.




Well it was a good choice! Since it goes so well with your hair it probably also goes good with most clothing. It is a very interesting pattern.

I had to say, your Flexi looks GREAT in your avatar. Between Flexis and Ficcares my poor hairstick collection is feeling quite left out! Need a hairstick challenge thread, LOL. Sometimes I overhear my Flexis and Ficcares singing "anything you can do, I can do better!" "No, you can't!" "Yes I can!" I am thinking of putting them into the ULTIMATE updo challenge and settle this little dispute once and for all. LOL


Thank you, Kina! I'm sure your log roll will be much better than mine. I don't have any bun skills at all, still learning. Please don't forget to upload pics tomorrow, looking forward to that.


Duchess, that looks beautiful in your hair!

I did do the nautilus, AND got a good picture, but the laptop I use most has lost it's ability to read the memory card and the other laptop is in constant use, so I haven't had a chance to upload. I may try the logroll tomorrow (I hope it looks as nice as yours!)

[duchess67]

Oops, sorry. I thought I bought this from you. I can't remember who sold all those ficcares a couple of months back.




Duchess, that pretty ficcare wasn't from me. It looks fantastic in your hair. :)

[slynr]

Duchess67...I think it was me you bought it from and it certainly looks stunning in your hair. So glad you are enjoying it. It looks wonderful with your hair color!



Thank you, CimarronSun! This Ficcare I bought off the swap board, guess it was from sourgrl when she sold several of her Ficcare's. If I had known then that Ficcare's holds this well, and looks so classy, I would have bought several from her.

[duchess67]

Oh, it was you, now I remember. This absolutely makes it certain that I'm getting old, couldn't remember at all ha ha. So sorry for all this confusion. You helped me choose the correct size too, which turned out perfect. Since it was my first Ficcare I didn't have a clue what size to go for. Thank you so much. I really love this.



Duchess67...I think it was me you bought it from and it certainly looks stunning in your hair. So glad you are enjoying it. It looks wonderful with your hair color!

[slynr]

I completely understand. Its just so nice to see beautiful toys find new homes and really being enjoyed. Makes me happy!



Oh, it was you, now I remember. This absolutely makes it certain that I'm getting old, couldn't remember at all ha ha. So sorry for all this confusion. You helped me choose the correct size too, which turned out perfect. Since it was my first Ficcare I didn't have a clue what size to go for. Thank you so much. I really love this.

[Wildcat Diva]

http://imageshack.us/a/img836/2746/ecnv.jpgHey! I did it! I think that it looks really elegant. I did mine up high.

I told DH "I participated in a hairstyle challenge."

He says, "Did you win?"

I laughed. I guess I win if I mastered the style, which I feel that I did.

[CimarronSun]

http://imageshack.us/a/img836/2746/ecnv.jpgHey! I did it! I think that it looks really elegant. I did mine up high.

I told DH "I participated in a hairstyle challenge."

He says, "Did you win?"

I laughed. I guess I win if I mastered the style, which I feel that I did.

LOL! Yeah, we all win by being challenged out of our comfort zone of go-to hairstyle ruts! I am so incredibly grateful to all of you who've participated, encouraged and recommended styles and tutorials! It has been great and I have learned some fantastic updos I never would have known to try otherwise.

I definitely do not want it to be a contest though. I am a FIRM believer in loving your OWN hair type. I appreciate all the different colors and textures and the uniqueness of each photo contributed. Some styles will work better for one type or length, no doubt, but it is still fun to try.

[sumidha]

Yet another style I could never get to work at all, pre-Ficcare. Now, totally comfortable and stayed put all day after the second try:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/blackcatpictures1/IMG_2420_zps92c14846.jpg (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/blackcatpictures1/media/IMG_2420_zps92c14846.jpg.html)

I'm calling it a win. :)

[duchess67]

Diva, you nailed it, just perfect! Next time I am going to do this bun a bit higher, like the way it looks.

sumidha, wow, all that hair held up with one Ficcare, awesome! Looking pretty.

[Bagginslover]

All your styles and clips are beautiful!

Could someone with just lowly Fakkares join in? I have 2 very good fakes (good in that they hod superbly, are metal, and I like them ;) ), and I love the idea of trying out new things with them. :)

[CimarronSun]

All your styles and clips are beautiful!

Could someone with just lowly Fakkares join in? I have 2 very good fakes (good in that they hod superbly, are metal, and I like them ;) ), and I love the idea of trying out new things with them. :)

Yes! Of course. Anything Ficcare-like, we just want to find out what is possible with these clips. Looking forward to your joining us! :D

[CimarronSun]

Wildcatdiva and Sumidha, your log rolls are sooo pretty! Elegant IS the word for this style!


LOL, I am wondering if my post came out right. I said I believe in loving your own hair- I meant that as in we shouldn't compare and envy... it just doesn't go anywhere. Heh. So I have embraced my own hair and yet I totally LOVE other types too. I love the variations and seeing how the updos look different on each person.

[Bagginslover]

Yes! Of course. Anything Ficcare-like, we just want to find out what is possible with these clips. Looking forward to your joining us! :D

Thank you CimarronSun! I shall catch up on the styles so far tomorrow (wash night tinight, don't want to subject you to my greaseball ;) )

[sourgrl]

Wildcat and Sumidha, those are lovely rolls! Great inspiration for me to keep trying.

[CimarronSun]

Thank you CimarronSun! I shall catch up on the styles so far tomorrow (wash night tinight, don't want to subject you to my greaseball ;) )

But sometimes oily hair is easier to put into updos!

Or if your hair is slipping or sneaking out of the updo misting with a bit of water can help too.

There's an idea, everyone can post helpful hints for doing these updos. :) whenever you come across something helpful.

[sumidha]

Thank you so much, you guys. :flower:

[Kina]

My family jokes that I was born late as well, sigh.

here is my nautilus with a topaz jewel. I love the color of this one, which I would NOT have gotten if not for the super enabling powers of rags and annabee, for which I am duly grateful. I love the color of this clip and it just glows.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10341871_1421557568108711_8609615358557342436_n.jp g

I did the log roll last night, but didn't have anything to secure it with and had to run after my dog, so it came right down. Hopefully by the weekend I'll have time for another crack at it.

[duchess67]

Kina, I love that colour in your hair. Actually you did a great job with that log roll bun. I like the way it looks. Usually your hair looks curlier than this, in this it looks smoother.

[Kina]

Kina, I love that colour in your hair. Actually you did a great job with that log roll bun. I like the way it looks. Usually your hair looks curlier than this, in this it looks smoother.

thanks Duchess67, yeah, this was after I oiled my hair and then decided to give it another go. If I manipulate my hair enough, especially damp, I can get the bulk of it to be relatively smooth. The ends however, rebel, which is why the edges are all ruffly.

[rags]

Wow, I'm glad to see so many people participating! Kina, that topaz looks lovely on you! (I am super-enabler!! :p )

I had a bit of a fight with this one. I could NOT get it right.

But I finally got at least a halfway okay one, I think - using the third video for super long hair! :p

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/003500x375-7.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/003500x375-7.jpg.html)


Here's a photo of one of my failed attempts using the second video, I think? It was too hiilarious not to share.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/001500x375-17.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/001500x375-17.jpg.html)

[NaClH2O]

Don't have enough hair for this "Logroll" to work properly... Changing the clip position did not help. These challenges are challenging. :p

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/shankity/th_DE3BA99E-99CA-4DBF-B91E-4B9EB2B5510D_zps5twkqdvu.jpg (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/shankity/media/DE3BA99E-99CA-4DBF-B91E-4B9EB2B5510D_zps5twkqdvu.jpg.html)http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/shankity/th_C0774798-09E3-4731-B375-12CD3A3D7224_zpsbs5vqf0a.jpg (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/shankity/media/C0774798-09E3-4731-B375-12CD3A3D7224_zpsbs5vqf0a.jpg.html)

[rags]

Salty,you're in the same position as me- waist isn't long e ough! But yours is gorgeous,much nicer than mine!

[duchess67]

rags, yours too came out well. The second one looks more casual :p

Salty, it's not that you don't have enough hair, you have a lot of hair :D That Ficcare is beautiful, looks like a lotus one. Excuse me for not knowing the name, I'm quite new at all this.

[NaClH2O]

Oh thank you :p yes it is a medium two-tone pink lotus. I really love pale pink. And yes I have a LOT of hair, but it is not long enough for this style yet!

[Islandgrrl]

I think I finally figured it out! Log roll featuring the black/gold lotus. It took me eleven tries and probably 40 photos! I'm challenged, that's for sure! But I'm surprised at how stable it is, and how comfortable. With ONE clip.

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/A9ABDAD5-5C67-4A0B-A702-FD32F7B0F0E6_zpsjomsgpmu.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

I think your log rolls are beautiful, Salty! And I'm in love with that pale pink lotus. I've been lured to the dark side...I mean the pink side! I've never been a fan, but I've discovered it looks surprisingly okay in my hair! It looks flat out gorgeous in yours!


Oh thank you :p yes it is a medium two-tone pink lotus. I really love pale pink. And yes I have a LOT of hair, but it is not long enough for this style yet!

[CimarronSun]

OooOOOooo... that black & gold Ficcare is perfect for this updo! Double elegant. It took a few tries for me too, and there is no WAY I can do it without the video. I cannot remember how she (video 3 option) wraps the hair around her thumb. It goes against my intuition or something. LOL. Dunno.

I think Salty and Rags look great too. I am guessing by you mean your hair doesn't (yet..!) Wrap around and around the erm... "log". Still looks good though!

[duchess67]

I must have commented on the other thread.

Islandgrrl, that black/gold lotus Ficcare is a beauty, really love it! I am definitely going to buy one of this and one pale pink lotus, loved it on Salty's hair, when Ficcare brings out this again. Pale pink is my favourite colour in clothing too.






I think I finally figured it out! Log roll featuring the black/gold lotus. It took me eleven tries and probably 40 photos! I'm challenged, that's for sure! But I'm surprised at how stable it is, and how comfortable. With ONE clip.

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/A9ABDAD5-5C67-4A0B-A702-FD32F7B0F0E6_zpsjomsgpmu.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

Thank you, Duchess and CimarronSun. I think that clip s really elegant, too. Not so much my hair, bur definitely the clip! And you are right....the pale pink in Salty's hair is amazing, isn't it?

[NaClH2O]

Islandgrrl, that black/gold lotus Ficcare is a beauty, really love it! I am definitely going to buy one of this and one pale pink lotus, loved it on Salty's hair, when Ficcare brings out this again. Pale pink is my favourite colour in clothing too.


Thank you, Duchess and CimarronSun. I think that clip s really elegant, too. Not so much my hair, bur definitely the clip! And you are right....the pale pink in Salty's hair is amazing, isn't it?

Oh you two just flatter me way too much....! :cloud9: Thank you. The pink lotus is one of my favorites, it's truly beautiful.

[Islandgrrl]

Oh you two just flatter me way too much....! :cloud9: Thank you. The pink lotus is one of my favorites, it's truly beautiful.

Nah, you deserve it. I've never seen the pale pink lotus in action before I saw it in your hair (I don't think so, anyway). I have a brighter one that's two-toned that I got in a swap and I love it! I'm hoping the pretty older style lotus clips come back!

[duchess67]

Islandgrrl, happy birthday! Just saw that it's your birthday today. Have a wonderful day and a great year ahead!

[duchess67]

That was from the bottom of my heart comment :D truly loved those two. I wouldn't be thinking of purchasing one like that if I truly didn't like it.



Oh you two just flatter me way too much....! :cloud9: Thank you. The pink lotus is one of my favorites, it's truly beautiful.

[Islandgrrl]

Islandgrrl, happy birthday! Just saw that it's your birthday today. Have a wonderful day and a great year ahead!

Thank you, Duchess67! It's shaping up to be a fine day, even if I do have to be at work! :flowers:

[rags]

Thanks, Duchess and CimarronSun! Yeah, my hair isn't long enough to get a lot of "wrap" going without pulling it really tight, which makes it tiny..........

Salty, I too love pink on you, and that lotus is lovely!

Izzie, that looks Great! And now you have an updo you can wear with only ONE Ficcare! :) I'm liking the flipped cinnabun for mine, so I got one out of this too. Oh, and it took me a couple of days trying over and over to get even the one I got!

[Remi]

Oh my. Such a challenge.

[Islandgrrl]

izzie, that looks Great! And now you have an updo you can wear with only ONE Ficcare! :) I'm liking the flipped cinnabun for mine, so I got one out of this too. Oh, and it took me a couple of days trying over and over to get even the one I got!

I know it looks awesome with one clip, but after a while it seems to unravel a bit from the bottom. Tonight's updo started like this:

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/916A0A33-559D-4A7F-AF5A-D5A08AEA4C6A_zpsv6qysb3e.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/TheIslandgrrl/media/Ficcare/916A0A33-559D-4A7F-AF5A-D5A08AEA4C6A_zpsv6qysb3e.jpg.html)

But it ended with the bottom kind of exploded and all over the place. :/

I need more practice.

[CimarronSun]

I know it looks awesome with one clip, but after a while it seems to unravel a bit from the bottom. Tonight's updo started like this:

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/916A0A33-559D-4A7F-AF5A-D5A08AEA4C6A_zpsv6qysb3e.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/TheIslandgrrl/media/Ficcare/916A0A33-559D-4A7F-AF5A-D5A08AEA4C6A_zpsv6qysb3e.jpg.html)

But it ended with the bottom kind of exploded and all over the place. :/

I need more practice.

Okay THIS is beautiful! This is the updo for dressier Ficcares, for sure- and that sparkly looks right at home. I think this style is perfect for this clip and the black and gold lotus. Yes, yes! My Ficcares are in 2 "ranges" casual (browns) or "fun" (opal, pink,amethyst... bright). I am not sure I HAVE an "elegant" Ficcare (although ANY Ficcare is lightyears past a cheap plastic claw clip...) onyx? Maybe... nah. Perhaps I need a strikingly pretty black Ficcare. I will keep that in mind whenever they release the Lotus line. <waiting>

I cannot get a logroll to work for me either today. The ends keep falling out. I am probably doing it wrong because I trued to put it up without a video.

[Islandgrrl]

Awww, thank you so much. I agree that some clips lend themselves to elegance a but better than others, but I think the combination of style and clip probably has something to do with it, too. I'm confident that you can rock pretty much any Ficcare and give it an air of elegance!


What's the next style in the challenge?


Okay THIS is beautiful! This is the updo for dressier Ficcares, for sure- and that sparkly looks right at home. I think this style is perfect for this clip and the black and gold lotus. Yes, yes! My Ficcares are in 2 "ranges" casual (browns) or "fun" (opal, pink,amethyst... bright). I am not sure I HAVE an "elegant" Ficcare (although ANY Ficcare is lightyears past a cheap plastic claw clip...) onyx? Maybe... nah. Perhaps I need a strikingly pretty black Ficcare. I will keep that in mind whenever they release the Lotus line. <waiting>

I cannot get a logroll to work for me either today. The ends keep falling out. I am probably doing it wrong because I trued to put it up without a video.

[CimarronSun]

Would anyone else like to pick the next challenge?

[Islandgrrl]

Would anyone else like to pick the next challenge?


Equilibrium bun? Just a suggestion. Anyone else have an idea?

[CimarronSun]

Equilibrium bun? Just a suggestion. Anyone else have an idea?

We can do that! But I have NO idea what one is, so instructions or youtube videos would be great. I have never even heard of that bun. Hehe.

[Islandgrrl]

We can do that! But I have NO idea what one is, so instructions or youtube videos would be great. I have never even heard of that bun. Hehe.


I found this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeFVvF5R684&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Stellaaa]

Elegant swellegant hair-do ficcare combo, Islandgrrl, too bad it exploded :(



So, did anybody manage the equilibrium bun yet?

I need to give my arm a break, but I'll try try again later. I haven't succeeded yet, obviously (or there'd be pics!)

[Islandgrrl]

I will post a pic of the equilibrium bun when I get home this afternoon. My hair is still too wet from washing this morning to pull it off. :/


Elegant swellegant hair-do ficcare combo, Islandgrrl, too bad it exploded :(



So, did anybody manage the equilibrium bun yet?

I need to give my arm a break, but I'll try try again later. I haven't succeeded yet, obviously (or there'd be pics!)

[rags]

Sad that your bun exploded later, Izzie. It would have been nice had you found one you could do with just the one clip.

I haven't tried the equilibrium bun yet, but if I make it around it will be just barely! Waist length is a tad short, but hopefully m thinness will help. :p

[Islandgrrl]

I can get it to hold for a reasonable amount of time with one clip placed perfectly. We know how often that's going to happen. I have to experiment with the log roll and a vertically placed Innovation.

The equilibrium bun is supposed to be an excellent bun if you have taper. I guess that's the point. It works for me mostly because it's a good way to eat up the length and it makes a nice fat bun.


Sad that your bun exploded later, Izzie. It would have been nice had you found one you could do with just the one clip.

I haven't tried the equilibrium bun yet, but if I make it around it will be just barely! Waist length is a tad short, but hopefully m thinness will help. :p

[Stellaaa]

:snip: Hey! I did it! I think that it looks really elegant. I did mine up high.

I told DH "I participated in a hairstyle challenge."

He says, "Did you win?"

I laughed. I guess I win if I mastered the style, which I feel that I did.

I just had the exact same conversation with DH. Must be a guy thing, Challenge = Competition.

Although, I gotta admit, if mastering the new hairstyle is winning I just lost this challenge :lol:

So I tried it just like the video, inserting the ficcare at 11 o'clock pointing towards 5, like she does with the ketylo. It immediately rotated to vertical, which looks super goofy but I got a photo anyway.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/DF938AC4_zpsdc1845f6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/DF938AC4_zpsdc1845f6.jpg.html)

This bun bring out the worst in my hair, namely the ends are there on display after being twined with the length. And my arm's too short. I swear it's too short. That's my story and I sticking to it.

Anyway, I coiled the coil a little tighter and spun it a bit more around my head so I could insert the ficcare at 2 o'clock and aim at 7. It still looks bad, but not goofy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/9428B006_zps8e61e795.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Stellaaa/media/9428B006_zps8e61e795.jpg.html)

I figured I better get this done today as it is supposed to rain for the rest of the week.

[Bagginslover]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11026&d=1400527201

My effort at the equilibrium. Not tried this one before, so it was interesting!

I've also had a got at all the previous weeks challenges, I've made an album just for this thread, I won't spam them, but its public, so take a peek if you'd like to :)

[CimarronSun]

Baggins- yours really looks nice! Like a sea shell.

My results were like Stellaaa's: GOOFY. My ends stuck out everywhere. I tried several times and everytime it looked bizarre. I don't want to post a picture. LOL. It is however very comfortable. I am still wearing my last attempt, the strangest looking of all. Was washing the car and stuff so who cares what I look like. It is UP and super secure so hey. Good working out in the yard style.

[Islandgrrl]

Equilibrium Bun with a lime silky logo Ficcare.

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/TheIslandgrrl/Ficcare/0653B575-DA82-4C52-909A-630F4338169E_zpsl8hctlet.jpg (http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/TheIslandgrrl/media/Ficcare/0653B575-DA82-4C52-909A-630F4338169E_zpsl8hctlet.jpg.html)

[rags]

Stellaaa, take heart that yours looks about ten times better than the ones I've gotten so far! I actually don't think yours looks bad; just messy.

Bagginslover - very pretty!

Izzie, I like it!

I can't figure out how Izzie and Bagginslover got it to make that different shape. Hmm. I shall keep trying!

[Islandgrrl]

I don't know. That's the shape it always makes for me. I do the twist, then wind it like a cinnamon bun, but I take the end and sort of shove it underneath so it comes out the center of the Cinnabun part.

Wow, if that wasn't totally confusing...... :shrug:



Stellaaa, take heart that yours looks about ten times better than the ones I've gotten so far! I actually don't think yours looks bad; just messy.

Bagginslover - very pretty!

Izzie, I like it!

I can't figure out how Izzie and Bagginslover got it to make that different shape. Hmm. I shall keep trying!

[Islandgrrl]

Bagginslover, I like it! Especially how the clip is sort of jauntily hanging out there on the periphery!


http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11026&d=1400527201

My effort at the equilibrium. Not tried this one before, so it was interesting!

I've also had a got at all the previous weeks challenges, I've made an album just for this thread, I won't spam them, but its public, so take a peek if you'd like to :)

[rags]

I don't know. That's the shape it always makes for me. I do the twist, then wind it like a cinnamon bun, but I take the end and sort of shove it underneath so it comes out the center of the Cinnabun part.

Wow, if that wasn't totally confusing...... :shrug:

No, that would explain it. I haven't enough hair to do that, so that's why mine looks different. I haven't enough hair to get a full cinnamon bun with my hair freshly washed today! (It's sproinging out all over the place!). I think I'll have better luck in a day or two.

[Islandgrrl]

I can't wait to see!!!

I was pretty surprised by how much texture my own hair has today. Usually it's frizzy, but not that wavy looking. :shrug: I'll chalk it up to the weather.


No, that would explain it. I haven't enough hair to do that, so that's why mine looks different. I haven't enough hair to get a full cinnamon bun with my hair freshly washed today! (It's sproinging out all over the place!). I think I'll have better luck in a day or two.

[Wildcat Diva]

I never thought this would work but it did! On freshly washed, wavy hair.
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/9338/73sbf.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

Oh my lord that's gorgeous! Very well done!!!


I never thought this would work but it did! On freshly washed, wavy hair.
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/9338/73sbf.jpg

[Wildcat Diva]

Thank you. Luckily my teenaged son got up from bed for a drink and could snap the picture for me. I didn't think I would have enough hair length but it seems that I do (ii thickness factor helps too). That was the second try and loosely wound as the length is not dry fully.

[Kaelee]

That looks great WD!

I'm late to this game, but here's a LWB that I finally got the hang of:

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/002_zps263681d9.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/klmcjilton/media/002_zps263681d9.jpg.html)

[Stellaaa]

I never thought this would work but it did! On freshly washed, wavy hair.
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/9338/73sbf.jpg

Is there anything you *can't* do with that hair Diva?

That looks soooo good!



Nice LWB Kaelee :)

[duchess67]

Kaelee,your bun always looks so slick :)

Diva, you nailed this challenge as well, congrats! Looks nice! I just couldn't do it, tried a few times, must be because my hair isn't that long yet.

[CimarronSun]

I never thought this would work but it did! On freshly washed, wavy hair.
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/9338/73sbf.jpg

You look great! I wonder if damp hair makes it easier.

[CimarronSun]

That looks great WD!

I'm late to this game, but here's a LWB that I finally got the hang of:

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/002_zps263681d9.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/klmcjilton/media/002_zps263681d9.jpg.html)

I think I found the answer to your question: what is the difference between lwb and nautilus?
LWB gets wrapped around your hand, then length gets wound around.
Nautilus gets wrapped around your hand THEN the nand rotates (making a loop of hair out to the side) and the length is wrapped around.

Anyways, the nautilus just has that 1 extra step.

Does this sound right? You asked what the difference was at least twice and I've been, "hmmmmm...." :ponder:

[Kaelee]

Yea...I think what I'm doing is a LWB. :) I also think I found a new favorite way to wear Ficcares!

[rags]

WD, that is gorgeous!

Kaelee, such a sleek tidy looking LWB - beautiful!

Ok, after numerous tries, I finally got this to hold (it kept "sproinging" out of my clip!). I think I have barely enough hair to do it with finagling, basically. :p

Horrid looking, but held for a couple of hours

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/009500x375-2.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/009500x375-2.jpg.html)

Even worse looking (Ive no idea what happened to the top?) but held too

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/026500x375-1.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/026500x375-1.jpg.html)

I appear incapable of getting a neat one that actually holds. I HATE this bun! LOL

[Hargalaten]

WD, that is gorgeous!

Kaelee, such a sleek tidy looking LWB - beautiful!

Ok, after numerous tries, I finally got this to hold (it kept "sproinging" out of my clip!). I think I have barely enough hair to do it with finagling, basically. :p

Horrid looking, but held for a couple of hours

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/009500x375-2.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/009500x375-2.jpg.html)

Even worse looking (Ive no idea what happened to the top?) but held too

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/026500x375-1.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/026500x375-1.jpg.html)

I appear incapable of getting a neat one that actually holds. I HATE this bun! LOL

Rags I can't do this bun either... I was on a kick at one time thinking it would protect my ends better than a cinnabun, but the end kept randomly popping out of the circle shape lol. That blue looks pretty with your hair through.

[rags]

Thank, Hargalaten. Yeah, that's what happens with mine too. It will just escape and have a loop hanging down! It's fun trying new things though! I think this may work better with another few inches for me.

[CimarronSun]

Rags, yep... my sentiments exactly! It does hold good... looks horrible on me, ends sticking out everywhere. Your Ficcares look great in your hair and redeem the messiness. Heh.

Can I suggest a new challenge? I will never get the dizzy bun, lol.

I thought this one looked so pretty, saved the link but have yet to try it.
The French Slide:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=1dsT5RQeZvQ

[Kina]

Rags, yep... my sentiments exactly! It does hold good... looks horrible on me, ends sticking out everywhere. Your Ficcares look great in your hair and redeem the messiness. Heh.

Can I suggest a new challenge? I will never get the dizzy bun, lol.

I thought this one looked so pretty, saved the link but have yet to try it.
The French Slide:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=1dsT5RQeZvQ

this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qINVg-Ai90

(your link just goes to youtube for me)

[curlsgalore]

There's also

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1dsT5RQeZvQ for the french slide.

And I found this for the log roll (a little late, I know :-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BRLJcdr_8n8

[CimarronSun]

Rags, yep... my sentiments exactly! It does hold good... looks horrible on me, ends sticking out everywhere. Your Ficcares look great in your hair and redeem the messiness. Heh.

Can I suggest a new challenge? I will never get the dizzy bun, lol.

I thought this one looked so pretty, saved the link but have yet to try it.
The French Slide:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=1dsT5RQeZvQ

Oh boy... I tried many times without success. She made it deceptively easy looking in that video. Hope someone can get it. It is so pretty.

[CimarronSun]

this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qINVg-Ai90

(your link just goes to youtube for me)

I will try that one. Sorry my link didn't work. It did for me when I checked. It is by motograph666 and titled "french slide".

[rags]

I've done this one with a stick - but it doesn't look the best at all on my hair type. I'll try it in a day or so though!

Oh, and I like Hypnoticas video. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_qINVg-Ai90

[Kina]

so my hair is heavily oiled right now, which means it will lay more smoothly and compact a bit more without getting horribly tangled. I tried the log roll, looks almost like a sock bun on me (well it did until I smooshed it around a bit re-inserting the ficcare) also, don't mind my hoodie, it's cold and rainy here today:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10394823_1424432967821171_8297076813840372108_n.jp g

I did the french slide from hypnotica's video, but it's sooo compact-y that the roll bit flattened completely. I like it nonetheless and will add this to my repertoire, at least for days when I don't care about crushing my curls :)

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10394823_1424432971154504_5776744166995157670_n.jp g

would you look at that? a nice sleek bun :cool:

[Kina]

I will try that one. Sorry my link didn't work. It did for me when I checked. It is by motograph666 and titled "french slide".

no worries, dunno why it didn't work. in any case, I really like this style and it's being added to my go to styles! Thanks so much for suggesting it!

[Islandgrrl]

I tried the slide bun thing and completely failed. I think my hair is too long for this one, and I couldn't figure out how to modify it to work with my length. If I can get it to stay put, which I have not done so far, I will post a picture.

[Kina]

I tried the slide bun thing and completely failed. I think my hair is too long for this one, and I couldn't figure out how to modify it to work with my length. If I can get it to stay put, which I have not done so far, I will post a picture.

forgive me if this is inappropriate, how long is your hair Islandgrrl? I'm just curious :)

[Islandgrrl]

forgive me if this is inappropriate, how long is your hair Islandgrrl? I'm just curious :)

Why would that be inappropriate? :) It's mid-thigh, maybe 3-4 inches from knee.

[Kina]

Why would that be inappropriate? :) It's mid-thigh, maybe 3-4 inches from knee.

holy :thud:

[Islandgrrl]

holy :thud:

Hahaha....thank you!

[Viola88]

I tried it with the smallest ficcare I had - a medium primavera. It looked ok and then it started to slide down the back of my head. The bun ended up looking, well, a bit x-rated :o

[Islandgrrl]

I tried it with the smallest ficcare I had - a medium primavera. It looked ok and then it started to slide down the back of my head. The bun ended up looking, well, a bit x-rated :o

Oh my. I think I might have gotten that same look on one of my tries. Yeah. Not a good look.

[Kina]

I tried it with the smallest ficcare I had - a medium primavera. It looked ok and then it started to slide down the back of my head. The bun ended up looking, well, a bit x-rated :o

I really think this needs to be documented with photographic evidence... :bigeyes::lol:

[rags]

Kina, I love your French slide! Very pretty and quite a different look for you! (And no you know why I don't like it.. My hair is fine and compact to begin with - this smushed it into oblvionl. :p. )

Hey I documented my horrid equilibrium bun! Turnabouts fair play - I wanna see the x rated one! :lol: (Just joking, just in case anyone's wondering.). :p

[eadwine]

I really think this needs to be documented with photographic evidence... :bigeyes::lol:
Seconded!!

[Stellaaa]

Well, my first try I kinda got a very erect version of the x-rated bun. Sorry, no pics, because I could not penetrate the thing with a ficcare for all I tried (I might have been able to pierce it with a Quatro). And then it went all flaccid... so I tried again.

Second attempt was a little looser and just would NOT stay up. I know ficcares are well made and all, but they neglected to include an anti-gravity device, at least on the acetates :shrug:

But the third try was really lucky! I did it!! Yay!! It's still up there 10 minutes later!!! No anti-gravity devices involved!

Islandgrrl - you're probably right about your hair being too long, I could only do thing because I left the last about 10" hanging out until the end and just stuffed it into the french twist part. I can do this because of my taper, there's not much hair there.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/E9C3856A_zps4575e833.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/AD098ACC_zps424c0361.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

Stellaaa, success! And it looks great!

Ahem, I'm calling it the p***s bun. My husband laughed at me.


Well, my first try I kinda got a very erect version of the x-rated bun. Sorry, no pics, because I could not penetrate the thing with a ficcare for all I tried (I might have been able to pierce it with a Quatro). And then it went all flaccid... so I tried again.

Second attempt was a little looser and just would NOT stay up. I know ficcares are well made and all, but they neglected to include an anti-gravity device, at least on the acetates :shrug:

But the third try was really lucky! I did it!! Yay!! It's still up there 10 minutes later!!! No anti-gravity devices involved!

Islandgrrl - you're probably right about your hair being too long, I could only do thing because I left the last about 10" hanging out until the end and just stuffed it into the french twist part. I can do this because of my taper, there's not much hair there.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/E9C3856A_zps4575e833.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/AD098ACC_zps424c0361.jpg

[Loviatar]

Hey, if maiko can do the momoware* hairstyle, we can sure as heck do the p***s bun!

*the 'split peach'... As suggestive as it sounds, apparently!

[Stellaaa]

Thanks Islandgrrl. :)

Hours later - I'm still wearing the p***s bun! It's pretty comfortable.
I don't feel confident that I could replicate it, though.

[Kina]

Well, my first try I kinda got a very erect version of the x-rated bun. Sorry, no pics, because I could not penetrate the thing with a ficcare for all I tried (I might have been able to pierce it with a Quatro). And then it went all flaccid... so I tried again.

Second attempt was a little looser and just would NOT stay up. I know ficcares are well made and all, but they neglected to include an anti-gravity device, at least on the acetates :shrug:

But the third try was really lucky! I did it!! Yay!! It's still up there 10 minutes later!!! No anti-gravity devices involved!

Islandgrrl - you're probably right about your hair being too long, I could only do thing because I left the last about 10" hanging out until the end and just stuffed it into the french twist part. I can do this because of my taper, there's not much hair there.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/E9C3856A_zps4575e833.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/AD098ACC_zps424c0361.jpg

sounds like your first try needed a little blue pill :D

Your hair looks lovely in this do, a perfect french twist.

[Islandgrrl]

...and the jokes keep coming....DH asked if he could call me a d***head. I should have guessed things would progress downhill.

Note to self: Never try that bun again.

[rags]

Ooh Stellaaaa yours is lovely! And you made me snort water up my nose laughing too! :lol:

Izzie, that's hilarious!

I attempted this one a couple of times tonight. I need either an anti-gravity device or a little blue pill I'm afraid.....will try again tomorrow.

[CimarronSun]

Bwhahahahahaha!

I guess my hair is too long. I tried and tired and "just couldn't get it up".

Ah well.

Kina, your pretty hair looks so lovely with that Amethyst Ficcare. :heart: I love how shiny your hair is. So purty.

[Stellaaa]

Geez, like being called bunhead isn't bad enough.

Thank for all the compliments, and even more thanks for all the laughs :lol:

[CimarronSun]

Well, my first try I kinda got a very erect version of the x-rated bun. Sorry, no pics, because I could not penetrate the thing with a ficcare for all I tried (I might have been able to pierce it with a Quatro). And then it went all flaccid... so I tried again.

Second attempt was a little looser and just would NOT stay up. I know ficcares are well made and all, but they neglected to include an anti-gravity device, at least on the acetates :shrug:

But the third try was really lucky! I did it!! Yay!! It's still up there 10 minutes later!!! No anti-gravity devices involved!

Islandgrrl - you're probably right about your hair being too long, I could only do thing because I left the last about 10" hanging out until the end and just stuffed it into the french twist part. I can do this because of my taper, there's not much hair there.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/E9C3856A_zps4575e833.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/AD098ACC_zps424c0361.jpg

This looks REALLY good. I wish I could get my hair to do this.

[Viola88]

I really think this needs to be documented with photographic evidence... :bigeyes::lol:

I've tried a couple times to replicate the 'weiner' bun (get it? hahaha) but I haven't gotten it just right.

[Wildcat Diva]

You guys and your phallic talk are going to draw the wrong kind of attention on here if you aren't careful haha.

[rags]

Ok, I got this one, though it doesn't look like Stella's or either video. But I promise it's this bun! I think I made my loop too big, but it held like a rock. I like this one. I think I'll use it for French twists. It holds better for me with a Ficcare than a regular French twist.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/005500x375-2.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/005500x375-2.jpg.html)

[Stellaaa]

Oh rags! That looks so good with your streaky hair, it's wonderful! The loop's kind of tricky, mine got gobbled up by the clip, because I only have the large. I like the loop you've got there.

[CimarronSun]

So pretty rags! I am going to say it looks like a ROSE in bloom for a nice mental connection. I am so glad it worked for you! The videos make it look easy to do... hmf! Not so easy!

[duchess67]

That looks so pretty, rags!

[rags]

Thanks,everyone! :flower:

Anyone else get this?

[rags]

Thanks,everyone! :flower:

Anyone else get this?

[Stellaaa]

I really wanted to wear my hair like this today. I'm going to tech a presentation at the library, people will actually see me! I'm wearing a blazer that looks awesome with Ivory Tokyo.

So I tried and I tried. And then I tried the inside out bun and the nautilus and a cinnablob. Nada. So I'm wearing a stick that doesn't look nearly as good as the ficcare would. And I am unworthy of your paises up thread! Big. Fat. Fail.

I am Ficcare Challenged!

[Stellaaa]

If it were possible to edit, I would edit to add:

The day I did that 'do in the pictures I had been working outside in the hot sun all afternoon with a hat on, and my hair was absolutely soaked with sweat and sticky and icky. Unfortunately, I washed it last night, being no longer able to tolerate icky and sticky. Literally - "I just washed my hair and I can't do a thing with it."

[Remi]

Love it Rags! And your silver streaks make it magical. :D
Ok, I got this one, though it doesn't look like Stella's or either video. But I promise it's this bun! I think I made my loop too big, but it held like a rock. I like this one. I think I'll use it for French twists. It holds better for me with a Ficcare than a regular French twist.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/005500x375-2.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/005500x375-2.jpg.html)

[earthybee]

Love it Rags! And your silver streaks make it magical. :D

I agree rags! That looks divine I love your hair.

[Stellaaa]

I have a suggestion for this week - if nobody else has a really good idea.

The only problem is - it is impossible for me to do it properly.

My suggestion is Islandgrrl Style. Any bun you want, as long as you use two or more ficcares to secure it!

What do you all think? Double your pleasure, double your fun and we all get to see twice as many clips as we would otherwise! (I think I'm the only person participating in this thread who owns only one lone ficcare, but I'll just use a beak clip instead.)

[dulce]

Good idea! Agreed from someone who is bun challenged! A knotted bun and lazywrap is all I can do.Maximas ,innovations and ficcarrisssimos could be included? They are Ficcares also.French twist and pony variations too? If the choices were more open ,I think more would participate?I know I would..

[CimarronSun]

Islandgrrl style! What a great suggestion!

I think all those will do, Dulce, maybe Islandgrl should be the one to approve. Haha. "I would wear that" or "no way!" Hehe. ;) she gets pretty creative... parandas and 5 clips soooo...

[CimarronSun]

Islandgrrl style! What a great suggestion!

I think all those will do, Dulce, maybe Islandgrl should be the one to approve. Haha. "I would wear that" or "no way!" Hehe. ;) she gets pretty creative... parandas and 5 clips soooo...



...getting an error message that I can't keep posting so often even though I am not. LOL. Sorry if there ends up being duplicates.

[CimarronSun]

Okay, okay, this first one was like a Islandgrl "how many Ficcare can I stick in here...?" I got in a centerheld small pink silky, wrapped the length around, added a red primavera and Galactic both in medium and a large opal.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0602141711.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0602141711.jpg.html)

But those colors didn't look good together AT ALL.

Soooo... how about a log roll with 3 blue shades? Large opal flanked by 2 mediums.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0602141820a.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0602141820a.jpg.html)

...I actually like this one! The colors are cute together and I am still wearing it this way! LOL!

[Stellaaa]

CimmaronSun :applause

Love that second bun I can see why you're still wearing it. And nice show of ficcares in the first, but you're right, the colours together :shrug: (just kidding, looks great) Maybe we need a "wear all your ficcares at once" challenge. :lol:

Since I only have one ficcare I stuck a beak clip in this Nautilus bun. But to make it more Islandgrrl style I *am* standing on one leg and I'm sure it is sunrise, somewhere.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Stellaaa/82997290_zps0e25191e.jpg

[julee]

Okay, okay, this first one was like a Islandgrl "how many Ficcare can I stick in here...?" I got in a centerheld small pink silky, wrapped the length around, added a red primavera and Galactic both in medium and a large opal.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0602141711.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0602141711.jpg.html)

But those colors didn't look good together AT ALL.

Soooo... how about a log roll with 3 blue shades? Large opal flanked by 2 mediums.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0602141820a.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0602141820a.jpg.html)

...I actually like this one! The colors are cute together and I am still wearing it this way! LOL!

:thud: that's gorgeous! I had to try it after seeing this so I went for a 'messy twisted loop thing' jammed with as many small ficcares as my small head could hold :D it's quite comfortable actually, with two. Three is slightly heavy for me.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/julee9777/f8e5b7a2-32c9-450e-a934-fee8a1ff398d_zps0ed33ed4.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/julee9777/media/f8e5b7a2-32c9-450e-a934-fee8a1ff398d_zps0ed33ed4.jpg.html)


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/julee9777/21309ea8-9c4d-401f-aae5-5427efb5c879_zps85a303d3.jpg
(http://s41.photobucket.com/user/julee9777/media/21309ea8-9c4d-401f-aae5-5427efb5c879_zps85a303d3.jpg.html)

I did mess a little with the filters, as they were a little washed out :)


Stellaaa, I love those colours with your hair!

[CimarronSun]

Oh that beak clip, Stella! It is cute! Is it giraffe print? Something like that... I have hair sticks sorta like that pattern. I always wore them when I went to the zoo. :heart:

And Julee, goodness... those are VERY pretty Ficcares! After about an hour the 3 clips got heavy and I removed the large one in the middle and had exactly the same look as your 2nd picture! We were probably the only 2 people in the whole world sportin' THAT double Ficcare look- and at the same time!

[julee]

Thankyou CimarronSun! :blossom: it got a bit heavy for me too after a while so I'm wearing an acrylic ketylo now. I might try it again tomorrow though :)

[CimarronSun]

3 acetates! Top is large, middle medium and bottom is small. Maybe a useful photo to compare sizes- not my tidiest updo however! Ends! Ends sticking out everywhere..!
I had the hardest time taking this picture. Urrrrgh. It is hard to get all 3 clips in the picture annd show up well. Ooooh I know why- I forgot to stand on one foot. How could I make such a rookie mistake?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0603141008b.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0603141008b.jpg.html)

This updo is Alpaca Approved.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0603141006a-1.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0603141006a-1.jpg.html)

Alpaca are intensely interested in Ficcare. Yes, it is true, they have impeccable taste in hair toys.

[Islandgrrl]

Oh yeah, rocking it IslandStyle!!! I love it! Both buns look awesome!!!


Okay, okay, this first one was like a Islandgrl "how many Ficcare can I stick in here...?" I got in a centerheld small pink silky, wrapped the length around, added a red primavera and Galactic both in medium and a large opal.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0602141711.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0602141711.jpg.html)

But those colors didn't look good together AT ALL.

Soooo... how about a log roll with 3 blue shades? Large opal flanked by 2 mediums.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0602141820a.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0602141820a.jpg.html)

...I actually like this one! The colors are cute together and I am still wearing it this way! LOL!

[Islandgrrl]

Wooohooo! Gorgeous!


3 acetates! Top is large, middle medium and bottom is small. Maybe a useful photo to compare sizes- not my tidiest updo however! Ends! Ends sticking out everywhere..!
I had the hardest time taking this picture. Urrrrgh. It is hard to get all 3 clips in the picture annd show up well. Ooooh I know why- I forgot to stand on one foot. How could I make such a rookie mistake?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0603141008b.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0603141008b.jpg.html)

This updo is Alpaca Approved.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0603141006a-1.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0603141006a-1.jpg.html)

Alpaca are intensely interested in Ficcare. Yes, it is true, they have impeccable taste in hair toys.

[rags]

Ooh I'm loving this; everyone's buns and toys look fantastic! It will be next week before I can get to it though (if Wimpy Hair will hold up two Ficcares!)

[Stellaaa]

:thud: that's gorgeous! I had to try it after seeing this so I went for a 'messy twisted loop thing' jammed with as many small ficcares as my small head could hold :D it's quite comfortable actually, with two. Three is slightly heavy for me.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/julee9777/f8e5b7a2-32c9-450e-a934-fee8a1ff398d_zps0ed33ed4.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/julee9777/media/f8e5b7a2-32c9-450e-a934-fee8a1ff398d_zps0ed33ed4.jpg.html)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/julee9777/21309ea8-9c4d-401f-aae5-5427efb5c879_zps85a303d3.jpg
(http://s41.photobucket.com/user/julee9777/media/21309ea8-9c4d-401f-aae5-5427efb5c879_zps85a303d3.jpg.html)

I did mess a little with the filters, as they were a little washed out :)


Stellaaa, I love those colours with your hair!

Thanks, I tried a different colour hair this week (blonde semi-perm instead of light brown), it seems to suit the animal print pretty good.

The two ficcares looks really good. Love the colours together. Three even looks a bit heavy :)


Oh that beak clip, Stella! It is cute! Is it giraffe print? Something like that... I have hair sticks sorta like that pattern. I always wore them when I went to the zoo. :heart:

And Julee, goodness... those are VERY pretty Ficcares! After about an hour the 3 clips got heavy and I removed the large one in the middle and had exactly the same look as your 2nd picture! We were probably the only 2 people in the whole world sportin' THAT double Ficcare look- and at the same time!

I think it's supposed to be leopard, although it does look pretty giraffeey in the picture. I've got a pair of them, $2/each at Claire's.

[Stellaaa]

3 acetates! Top is large, middle medium and bottom is small. Maybe a useful photo to compare sizes- not my tidiest updo however! Ends! Ends sticking out everywhere..!
I had the hardest time taking this picture. Urrrrgh. It is hard to get all 3 clips in the picture annd show up well. Ooooh I know why- I forgot to stand on one foot. How could I make such a rookie mistake?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0603141008b.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0603141008b.jpg.html)

This updo is Alpaca Approved.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0603141006a-1.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0603141006a-1.jpg.html)

Alpaca are intensely interested in Ficcare. Yes, it is true, they have impeccable taste in hair toys.


Great size comparison photo - much better than just seeing them clipped to towel or on a display rack. I think I should have gotten medium

And I just LOVE your hair-toy critic. My dog has absolutely no interest in them unless I drop them on the floor, in which case he'll pick it up and give it to me.

[duchess67]

These look awesome, fabulous ficcares and style. Love each one of them. I totally agree with Stellaaa, sizes can be easily compared when it is together in a bun.

[CimarronSun]

Your dog retrieves dropped hair toys?! That is adorable! :cloud9:

Stella, if you do go for another Ficcare, try to get an enamel one. Yesterdays updo sadly taught me that the acetates are NOT as comfortable. :( they sure are pretty... I just wish the bottoms weren't so concave. And the spring is stronger on the enamel.

I will try to do a size comparison
For the enamels then.

That lil' Paca sniffs and sniffs at Ficcares. I know its not my hair he is sniffing because he puts his nose right ON the clip. Love.

[CimarronSun]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0604141005.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0604141005.jpg.html)

Okay, so there is compared a large, medium and small enamel Ficcare in a log roll.

It is so hard to get a good picture like this because the large is up where my head is... well rounded. Ugh. Whatever, it is tilting away from the camera so... yeah. Heh... trying to watch my kidz play as I am typing.

[BonnieU]

3 acetates! Top is large, middle medium and bottom is small. Maybe a useful photo to compare sizes- not my tidiest updo however! Ends! Ends sticking out everywhere..!
I had the hardest time taking this picture. Urrrrgh. It is hard to get all 3 clips in the picture annd show up well. Ooooh I know why- I forgot to stand on one foot. How could I make such a rookie mistake?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0603141008b.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0603141008b.jpg.html)

This updo is Alpaca Approved.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/0603141006a-1.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/0603141006a-1.jpg.html)

Alpaca are intensely interested in Ficcare. Yes, it is true, they have impeccable taste in hair toys.

Hilarious! The alpaca not your Ficcares, haha ;) Hey if the alpaca says it's good, then it probably is! All kidding aside, I love all the multiple Ficcares! I mean, really, what's better than one Ficcare.....two or three of course!

[chen bao jun]

You can actually bend the acetate bottoms gently until they are to your liking.
The same can be done with fakkares, usually. At least with karinas and vidal sassoons

[CimarronSun]

You can actually bend the acetate bottoms gently until they are to your liking.
The same can be done with fakkares, usually. At least with karinas and vidal sassoons

Reeeeeeeally.... I might have to try that. So simply just wrap some fabric around the metal and use pliers? Have you done it?

[duchess67]

Thanks for these comparison pics. Small isn't that small like I thought. Good to see the difference in sizes when the clips are in hair.

ETA: You have a beautiful swan like neck!


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0604141005.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0604141005.jpg.html)

Okay, so there is compared a large, medium and small enamel Ficcare in a log roll.

It is so hard to get a good picture like this because the large is up where my head is... well rounded. Ugh. Whatever, it is tilting away from the camera so... yeah. Heh... trying to watch my kidz play as I am typing.

[chen bao jun]

Just gently bend with your fingers. And I've done it, yes.

[Stellaaa]

I've done it too. It didn't help, the thing is still uncomfortable, but I have tried re-shaping it.

[Stellaaa]

Thanks for these comparison pics. Small isn't that small like I thought. Good to see the difference in sizes when the clips are in hair.

ETA: You have a beautiful swan like neck!

My thought eXactly! I love these comparison shots. And the small isn't nearly as small as I thought. And maybe I *could* get away with a medium.

And CimmaronSun has a lovely swan neck :)

[CimarronSun]

Just gently bend with your fingers. And I've done it, yes.


LOL! Yes, you're right. It worked! For some reason I thought the metal would highly resist being bent and you were going to say I needed a vice and some pliers... maybe heat and a welding shield. But yup, I just bent it with my fingers.

Thank you! Okay, well that was easy (still can't get over it, heh heh). Can't wait to wear them a while and see if it makes a difference.

Alpaca neck, not swan. ;) just not as furry. And thank you, duchess. :heart:

[duchess67]

Stellaaa, if you can get away with a medium, I most certainly can. My hair is fine and thin, only 29 inches long. Last night when I ordered Ficcares, I selected all of them in Large which was a big mistake.

My instinct said I should change it to medium. So early this morning I spent a lot of time reading and seeing pictures here, made me realize medium would look better than large. As soon as I realized that emailed French Twist. Samantha, the manager contacted me and was kind enough to change all my order to medium. Their customer service is excellent.




My thought eXactly! I love these comparison shots. And the small isn't nearly as small as I thought. And maybe I *could* get away with a medium.

And CimmaronSun has a lovely swan neck :)

[CimarronSun]

Awww... too bad it didn't make it more comfortable, Stellaaa. :( it is a subtle poking/ proding for me. I can deal with it but after putting 3 acetates on my head at once, and then 3 enamels... well, the difference in comfort levels was noticable. :\

So the medium was easy to bend so next I tried a large... MUCH harder! I squeezed with all my might and then it bent crooked! I was afraid I broke the metal, but its okay, just crooked. It is because the spring is off to the side. I have to squeeze so hard I was afraid I the enamel was going to break.

Gosh, Stellaaa, your hair is 40 inches long! I would think large is right. But it depends on the style- for that log roll medium was actually more comfortable to me. Sooo... the 2 smalls I show in the picture are actually my daughters'. But I CAN wear them too! It all just depends on the updo so its nice to have a size choice.

[chen bao jun]

Can I play? My hair isn't long enough for most of the hairstyles you've done in this challenge, but I can put two ficcares (in this case fakkares) on a french twist. I actually could have put three but I didn't, and that was just as well, since I was only able to get this not very good selfie...
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2595_zps13f448ff.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2595_zps13f448ff.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

Chen! It looks good! And I love your clips. :heart: I so want to make a curvy but... not sure about buying the embossing stuff... maybe if I get a good coupon. It does look awesome.

How I take selfies is hold 1 arm out, look at the camera, make sure it is pointed at my face and then turn my head without moving the camera. And usually it turns out good. I had a hard time getting a good pic of the triple ficcare do though.

I love that you did a french twist. My all time favorite updo. :heart:

[Aaroo]

I'm in too :joy: my attempts at doing it the Islandgirl Style:

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/cherylli80/Mobile%20Uploads/61B8428E-D76B-471A-867B-59CB21A847C9_zpsj1s9lvmh.jpg

I cropped as much as I could but that mess in the room is not something I could hide :D

And one with two clips (more sensible!):

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz285/cherylli80/Mobile%20Uploads/137768F1-C916-4EA7-9F7B-542D5DE53661_zpsvs1nlpwc.jpg

[CimarronSun]

I really like that second updo, Aaroo. What a bundle of hair! Gorgeous. And the light colored Ficcare is SO pretty in your hair. Is that the creme silky? I don't have that one but each time I see it I think it is just beautiful. I hope that one comes out in lotus style. Can you imagine a creme silky and a cream lotus Islandgrl style?

[duchess67]

Chen, those curvy looks fantastic, love the french twist. I still haven't mastered how to do that.

CimarronSun, great tip on taking a hair selfie. I am definitely going to try taking one the way you suggested.

Aaroo, I too liked your second pic. Those two clips compliment each other as well as your hair.

[earthybee]

My little multistripe family. Two larges and a small.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3892/14167294208_bbb191d9c9_z.jpg

[sumidha]

It was a little tricky getting these positioned right, but now it's super comfy. Plus the blue and onyx together reminds me of the ocean. :)

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/blackcatpictures1/IMG_2469_zps9a365275.jpg (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/blackcatpictures1/media/IMG_2469_zps9a365275.jpg.html)

[earthybee]

sumidha that's so pretty! It does look like the ocean.

[chen bao jun]

Thanks for the compliments, Duchesse and Cimarronsun! One day I'll be able to do more hairstyles. I actually might try some of the ones from the beginning of the thread and see if I can manage anythng.
Cimmaron I did try that method, but had even less luck! I must be hopeless.
Aaroo, EArthybee and Sumidha, I love your clips and hair. I have a weakness for the multistripes, obviously and like the pink blue and white comvination and Sumidha, yes, that does seem like the sea.