The Flexi-8 / Lilla Rose Thread

[sweetestpoison]

Another flexi newbie in need of size help!
I have APL very fine slippery hair, 2.2"-2.4" circumference. I'm going to purchase the mini for half ups, and XS for a pony/small updos.
But do I need a Small or Medium for buns & a french twist? Should I just get them both & possibly grow into the medium?

Also, how on earth do you decide which style to get in each size!? :disbelief

Have you checked out the sizing video? And, it's not really a matter of which style to get, it's more like "which style can i wait til later to get?" I think there are people that have the whole flexi store in their hair toy collection haha. Really thought they are all great and all have their function, but if you are a new time buyer you should start with one that has multiple functions or that you can do a number of styles with if possible

[lapushka]

I just placed an order for my first Flexi8s! I know my hair isn't very long but I can do some tail ups with the minis. I'm totally blaming lapushka for being my enabler, she gave me the link!

Ah damn, enabled someone. Gee, that certainly wasn't the intention. ;) :D :lol:

[swearnsue]

Ah damn, enabled someone. Gee, that certainly wasn't the intention. ;) :D :lol:

The website is quite good, simple and effective. I chose my flexi8s and entered in the discount code. It gives me a message that if I wanted to I could buy one more clip and get one FREE! Well, I couldn't pass that deal up so I ended up with 5 clips on order. It's OK though, I checked with hubby and it will be my birthday present.:cheese: But you ARE an enabler!;)

[lapushka]

But you ARE an enabler!;)

Being called that. I've died and gone to heaven. :cloud9: :lol: Good luck with your flexi8s, though. And show them off when they get here!!!

[swearnsue]

Being called that. I've died and gone to heaven. :cloud9: :lol: Good luck with your flexi8s, though. And show them off when they get here!!!

Ok, I'll take pics! LOL!

[PinkyCat]

I just ordered my first two Flexis - a large and a mini. Something tells me this is the beginning of a beauuuutiful relationship! :smooch:

[swearnsue]

I just ordered my first two Flexis - a large and a mini. Something tells me this is the beginning of a beauuuutiful relationship! :smooch:

My first order was shipped yesterday! I can't wait till they get here!:)

[PinkyCat]

Holy cow! I ordered it at 11 am today & it has shipped at 2 pm! :eek: Wooohoo!

[dulce]

For those worried about sizes,if your flexi is too big,wrap 1-2 hair friendly elastics around the long pin.That will make it smaller and it won't slip.

[swearnsue]

For those worried about sizes,if your flexi is too big,wrap 1-2 hair friendly elastics around the long pin.That will make it smaller and it won't slip.

I've been wondering about that since my hair is so thin! Thank you for the tip, that is very SWEET of you!:)

[swearnsue]

I just received an email from Flexi-8 to say that there is free shipping on orders over $20.00 from May 9 thru May 13.

[nerdymomma]

I just received an email from Flexi-8 to say that there is free shipping on orders over $20.00 from May 9 thru May 13.

AGH! Must. Be. Strong. !

[dulce]

Elastics really work!!I used to use a mini at the end[long tassel though] of my one side frontal braid over the shoulder.Now it's a bit tight but xsmall is a bit big,one elastic made my xsmall fit my braid perfectly.

[Pierre]

http://www.lillarose.biz/BeautifulLife/become-a-consultant.html According to the website, if you buy the party kit for $49.99, they send you a kit that includes 5 flexi clips, I'm assuming one of each size. I'm going to look into if they allow you to select the styles. If they do, it wouldn't be a bad deal to get 5 flexis of your choice for $10/each, even if the business didn't work out.
The Flexis you get are some arbitrary styles. I don't know where mine are now, but one's a Roman cross, which isn't something I'd wear. When I buy a mini, extra-small, or small, I usually buy them in pairs, because I wear them in pairs.

I just got my first Lilla Rose check :D but I don't know who my customer is. I sent her an email but she never answered. I hand out cards, and sometimes catalogs, to anyone who likes them on the bus.

[Wildcat Diva]

I just ordered with the fifth free, plus the free shipping. Enabled a co-worker to buy one with me to make up the order, and split the discount. Going to try mediums on my collar bone length hair. Smalls currently work for a peacock twist, which is my go-to style at present. Mostly what I can do with current length + toys. Unless anyone has other ideas for flexi8 styles with collarbone length hair that is fairly fine/thin?

[nerdymomma]

The Flexis you get are some arbitrary styles. I don't know where mine are now, but one's a Roman cross, which isn't something I'd wear. When I buy a mini, extra-small, or small, I usually buy them in pairs, because I wear them in pairs.

I just got my first Lilla Rose check :D but I don't know who my customer is. I sent her an email but she never answered. I hand out cards, and sometimes catalogs, to anyone who likes them on the bus.

Thanks for the info! And congrats on your first check, how hilarious is it that you don't know who it was?! lol I ordered from a consultant who was savvy enough to form a relationship with a favorite blogger of mine. Not a bad business strategy on her part!

[Kristen121]

For those worried about sizes,if your flexi is too big,wrap 1-2 hair friendly elastics around the long pin.That will make it smaller and it won't slip.

Thanks for the tip! I have a size small and medium. The medium works great for a french twist, but the small is a little too big for a ponytail. It works, but it slides down a lot. I put a hair elastic around the pin and work it to work night and it stayed put all evening.

[dulce]

You can even add up to 2 hair elastics if needed.I tried it to see if it could work.

[swearnsue]

My Flexi-8s arrived! They are so darn pretty and a high quality and gentle on the hair. I open the envelope and unwrap the pink paper and say how pretty they are and hubby picks one up and says they are well made. It's funny how men and women look at different things. So I put one in my hair into a tails up and hubby says it makes my hair look longer. He's so funny. He says he is going to have to go to Lowes to buy a wheelbarrow to carry my hair in pretty soon because it is getting so long. BTW my hair isn't even to my shoulders yet. LOL. So far my Flexi-8s have been more fun playing with and joking around with than actually wearing! (already worth the price).

[Kristen121]

I think I'm going to order some more today as a Mother's Day gift to myself. Plus I want to get a mini to see if it will work in 3 year old DD's hair. She has thick hair so regular kiddie hair clips won't hold in her hair.

[MaRo]

i've got a XL from the german swap board.. now i need a small and a Megaflexi :o :p
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/flexilwb.jpg

[swearnsue]

i've got a XL from the german swap board.. now i need a small and a Megaflexi :o :p
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/flexilwb.jpg

That is very pretty, I like the green stones with your haircolor.

[Theobroma]

That's gorgeous in your hair, MaRo, and what a lovely centre! I've never seen that one before; I wonder whether they're still available?

[PinkyCat]

Great. GREAT!! I'm completely enabled!

I LOVE my new Flexi's so much that I ordered two more - and one for my MIL for mother's day.

The problem is that they are so awesome - and relatively inexpensive - so it's easy to justify to oneself the impulsive overspending......:justy:

[sweetestpoison]

i've got a XL from the german swap board.. now i need a small and a Megaflexi :o :p
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/flexilwb.jpg

That's gorgeous! congrats on your recent purchase n_n

[dulce]

That "starfish" center is still available year round with light blue beads.

[Theobroma]

That "starfish" center is still available year round with light blue beads.

It's a starfish? I thought it was a clematis! :D

But whatever -- if they have it in gold or copper, I may have to treat myself!

[dulce]

I think it is silver only but you can get it custom made through the flexi 8 site,for a nominal fee.

[SilverDoe]

...And I caved.
Just purchased the emerald green circle in mini, and tree of life in Small.
I have very fine APL-BSL hair, just passing ii, and figured the mini could keep some hair out of my face, and small might be able to hold a smallish updo. Does this sound right?

Though I'm THIS close to just go ahead & get the XS, medium & large to be safe. Really shouldn't spend more money on my hair. Have to stay strong & wait. :bigeyes:
How often do they have free shipping?

[BelleBot]

I took advantage of the free shipping offer and ordered myself an XL in the enchanting copper rose style http://www.flexi8.com/1911.html?id=Ur7JLzIn :)
I was debating whether to get the tree of life one in XL and the copper rose in perhaps a small or XS but I'm not sure how often I'd use it. So I've gone for the XL and the tree of life will have to wait, I may get it in mega size though I'm not sure if mega will perhaps be too big.
I can use my XL for most buns, the only one I can't is a cinnabun as it's too small, but I fear the mega is too much of a jump in size for me just yet.

[lapushka]

I can use my XL for most buns, the only one I can't is a cinnabun as it's too small, but I fear the mega is too much of a jump in size for me just yet.

The difference in size is bigger between say an L and the XL and the XL and the mega. A mega is significantly bigger than an XL.

[dulce]

My hair is medium thickness and a bit past waist and stupid me ,I ordered the mega.Had to return it ,don't think I will ever be able to wear that size even at tailbone length.

[BelleBot]

The difference in size is bigger between say an L and the XL and the XL and the mega. A mega is significantly bigger than an XL.

Cheers for that, I'll hold off until my hair is significantly longer in that case :)

[swearnsue]

Here is my hair with a mini Flexi8 I wore today for Mother's day. I thought it looked pretty good, and I curled my hair a little with the Caruso. No complements today though, but I liked it.

[Hairitic]

Dulce, Bellebot & Lapushka; I'm surprized that you ladies can't wear a Mega. My hair is just brushing waist, is on the fine side of medium and I can't use an XL for a CinnaBun :confused:. I need a Mega and want to order more but they don't offer many selections in the Mega size :(.

[Natalia]

since this thread is quite large i will just ask instead. is there a list of up do's longhairs can do with flexi's? i see many half ups and short styles but nothing particularly fun for a tailbone girl.

[BelleBot]

Pretty much any updo that you can do with a hair stick you can use a flexi 8 for, at least that's what I find. :)

Hairitic what circumference is your pony tail? Maybe I'll reconsider a mega.

[Pierre]

I got three sizes of starfish Flexis and two sizes of four-petal flowers (I already had a pair of minis). The mini's flower is smaller than the small's flower, but the starfish is the same size on different sized Flexis. Maybe they should make some of our other five-symmetric friends for Holo?

My hair is at tailbone and I almost always have it up with Flexis. I braid it (or sometimes twist it) and fold it several times and put the Flexis on.

[lapushka]

Dulce, Bellebot & Lapushka; I'm surprized that you ladies can't wear a Mega. My hair is just brushing waist, is on the fine side of medium and I can't use an XL for a CinnaBun :confused:. I need a Mega and want to order more but they don't offer many selections in the Mega size :(.

A cinnabun needs larger sizes, I see that with my Ficcare. Normally, I wear an M Ficcare in a LWB, and a L over a cinnabun. Same with the Flexi8s. I know I need a L in a LWB, and an XL for a cinnabun. A mega is still a bit big for me. I like my buns to be nice and tight, though, so they won't budge.

[dulce]

Tailbone length, you can do a french or regular or other style braid down your back held with a flexi,a side frontal braid,a pony ,a braided pony,buns[cinnabun,lazywrap and any other buns you know]check utube for long hair styles with a flexi.

[Leialein]

I ordered this Flexis by freeshipping :cheese:

M:
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/3558/flexis2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/flexis2.jpg/)
http://www.flexi8.com/flex/images/items/1551.jpg

XS:
https://secure.lillarose.biz/products/detail/6-0715.jpg
https://secure.lillarose.biz/products/detail/6-2044.jpg

[faellen]

I ordered two Flexi-8s as a little present to myself for completing my course and exam :) Can't wait til they arrive!

I ordered these two:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/0409.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/1956.jpg


I got the medium size as my hair isn't really thick and is BSL length. Hope I chose the right size...

[MaRo]

since this thread is quite large i will just ask instead. is there a list of up do's longhairs can do with flexi's? i see many half ups and short styles but nothing particularly fun for a tailbone girl.

you & i can make:
figure 8
log roll
lwb
celtic knot
nautilus
sock bun ;)
cinnamon bun
rosebun
braided bun
.... :) but i need mostly the XL or mega for this buns

[faellen]

https://secure.lillarose.biz/products/detail/6-2044.jpg


Awwww this one is soooo pretty! Wish I'd ordered this too now! :o

[Theobroma]

I ordered this Flexis by freeshipping :cheese:
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/3558/flexis2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/flexis2.jpg/)


Leialein, I absolutely adore this one and I'd love to get one in large, but I can't find it on either site! Would you mind telling me where you saw it and what the style number is?

[Leialein]

Thanks :)

@Theobroma: This is a costum. I took a goldenen M Flexi in the shopping bag and write in the instructions box, that I like to have this style with picture link.

[Natalia]

Pretty much any updo that you can do with a hair stick you can use a flexi 8 for, at least that's what I find. :)

Hairitic what circumference is your pony tail? Maybe I'll reconsider a mega.

good to know i have done infinity before but it didnt hold well in the long run any tips?


My hair is at tailbone and I almost always have it up with Flexis. I braid it (or sometimes twist it) and fold it several times and put the Flexis on.

folded braids gave me headaches is my flexi too small or do you think im braiding too tight?


Tailbone length, you can do a french or regular or other style braid down your back held with a flexi,a side frontal braid,a pony ,a braided pony,buns[cinnabun,lazywrap and any other buns you know]check utube for long hair styles with a flexi.

will check utube for sure thank you.


you & i can make:
figure 8
log roll
lwb
celtic knot
nautilus
sock bun ;)
cinnamon bun
rosebun
braided bun
.... :) but i need mostly the XL or mega for this buns

thanks for the list! lwb i that a lazy wrap? for wrap buns what do you wrap it around before securing?

[MaRo]

thanks for the list! lwb i that a lazy wrap? for wrap buns what do you wrap it around before securing?

sure :) lwb = lazy wrap bun
i'm not sure if i understand you correctly, but i wrap my hair around my fingers. the same way as i would use a haistick or fork. in the end the result is the same thing :D

[Theobroma]

Thanks :)

@Theobroma: This is a costum. I took a goldenen M Flexi in the shopping bag and write in the instructions box, that I like to have this style with picture link.

Ah, that explains why I couldn't find it! Thanks anyway. :)

[constructamane]

I am a true beginner! and YES I just bought 2 flexis(no shipping or handling)...a mini and a ex small. My hair is too short to do up do yet, but I use a barrette to hold back my hair, and I plan on doing a half up with the ex small. I hope these things stay in my hair....They are SOOO gorgeous!

[Rosetta]

All these Flexi-8's are pretty, but...



https://secure.lillarose.biz/products/detail/6-2044.jpg
...this must be one of the most beautiful hairtoys I've ever seen! :)

[Natalia]

sure :) lwb = lazy wrap bun
i'm not sure if i understand you correctly, but i wrap my hair around my fingers. the same way as i would use a haistick or fork. in the end the result is the same thing :D

oh no im sorry my bad you did understand me i was the confused one. i get the various wrapped buns mixed up

[Hairitic]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BelleBot
Pretty much any updo that you can do with a hair stick you can use a flexi 8 for, at least that's what I find.

Hairitic what circumference is your pony tail? Maybe I'll reconsider a mega.

Hi Natalia; Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had to wait for my hair to dry before I could measure my circumference. I was surprized when I checked it this morning and found it to be almost 3.5" around :)! I had thought it was smaller than that. Perhaps my good treatment of my hair has made a difference because I could swear that when I measured it back when I first joined last August, that I got about 2.75" :confused:! In any case, I am happy :p
I use a Medium Flexi for ponytails and they are perfect. XL's work for some updo's. I just need a Mega for CinnaBuns which is my go to style :rolleyes:. I'm not sure if I need a mini or an XS for braid ends :confused:. I suspect a mini from what reading I've been doing. I think I'll orer a mini in my next order along with another Mega. If it would work out to be too small, I'm sure I wouldn;t have a problem selling it on the swap board :p:p

[KAggs]

This thread has sucked me in! lol I've been looking for something that has the similar capabilities of a hair claw, but just way more comfortable. I want to lean back without having a hard, bump pressing into my skull. D:

So, I'm buying these for me and my mother. She's fallen in love with them too! xD

http://www.flexi8.com/1587.html?id=8YNxVX4X
and
http://www.flexi8.com/1577.html?id=8YNxVX4X

I am sooooo excited!!!!

[Wildcat Diva]

I took advantage of free shipping and got this one and a few more! It's in my hair a little crooked isn't it?
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/1425/img1650d.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/img1650d.jpg/)

[dulce]

Love the jet black dangles!!

[Kristen121]

Look what was in my mailbox today!
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/kmp121/IMAG0375.jpg

2 minis, 2 XS, and a medium.

[Lady Neeva]

Kristen121: Love the mini Princess Tiara and the Jet Black one. (Do you mind telling me which one it is?)

[Ticky]

Oh wow, all these flexi-8s are lovely!

(Note to self: look for a flexi-8 next time you go shopping :D)

[SilverDoe]

3 DAYS for shipping to Sweden. Mind = blown. :agape:

[faellen]

My Flexi-8s arrived today!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/hair/flexi8s.jpg

Today's hairstyle:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/hair/flexi82.jpg


Very happy! Glad I've got more on the way LOL ;)

[BelleBot]

I picked up my new flexi-8 from the post office today :)
I love it!
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1909/flexik.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8824/flexi8.jpg
It's a bit wonky but I think it works really well with my hair. It's XL enchanting rose
So happy :D

Next on my list is a Mega Tree of Life Pearl one. It may be something to grow into which is why I'm going to wait for the next free shipping offer.

[Thenolegirl]

Faellen and Bellebot - your flexis and updos are beautiful! =)

[faellen]

BelleBot that looks stunning in your hair! I don't have enough hair for an XL :(

Thank you Thenolegirl :)

[dulce]

Bellebot,gorgeous in your hair!

[Wildcat Diva]

looks great ladies!

[Alvrodul]

A new way to use the Extra small flexis! It is a variation on the Cleopatra (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QigGoRY_Nic)style - one that will only work if your hair is long enough (mine is between tailbone and classic).
When I had braided my hair, I brought the braid over the top of my head, and temporarily fastened the end under the dutch braid with a bobby pin (full circle for each braid) and then fastened it all with an extra small flexi on each side - making sure to catchboth the Dutch braid and the braid end, as well as the other braid coming up. :D
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/Alvrodul/Updos%202012/Cleopatrastylewithflexis.jpg

[Lize]

I want one for half ups, but I can't decide if I should get a mini or an extra small. My hair is fine and very slippery and I don't use a lot of hair in my half ups. My pony circumference is 3.3". Experiences?

[lapushka]

Gorgeous, Alvrodul!

[natt i nord]

I want one for half ups, but I can't decide if I should get a mini or an extra small. My hair is fine and very slippery and I don't use a lot of hair in my half ups. My pony circumference is 3.3". Experiences?

Well, following my experience: Take neither nor. Had the idea to get an XS for ponytails and did. The Flexi did actually fit my circumference, but I'm a 1c with quite slippery hair and the Flexi always slipped away. No chance in getting that one to hold. You can try, but I doubt it'll work better for you. Good luck though!

[Theobroma]

I want one for half ups, but I can't decide if I should get a mini or an extra small. My hair is fine and very slippery and I don't use a lot of hair in my half ups. My pony circumference is 3.3". Experiences?

Not from personal experience, but from what I remember of some talk upthread, I'd suggest the XS and wrapping a hair elastic around the pin. That'll reduce slippage.

The minis are really tiny; I have less hair than you do and I can't use them in half-ups. (Just to give you a bit more data: I can use a small for my half-ups. But my hair isn't at all slippery, so that size might not work for you.)

[MidnightStar]

Everyone's hair looks so lovely with these Flexis! I would like to try them too. I've gone to the website and checked the sizing but am still uncertain. I am looking for a size for a full ponytail and also one to secure buns and twists. My hair is just past BCL but has a vicious taper because of the way it grows, and is fine but not particularly slippery. My pony circumference is approximately 3.5 inches, perhaps a bit smaller. The hair closer to my scalp is thicker and healthier (I call this post-LHC hair, ha!).
I'd originally thought a medium for the pony, and a large or XL for the buns...but now I think maybe a small for the pony? I prefer the medium and XL size styles, unfortunately, but I don't know that I'll grow my hair much longer than it is right now. I hate to order and find out it's the wrong size. Any advice? :D

[BrightEyes]

I want one for half ups, but I can't decide if I should get a mini or an extra small. My hair is fine and very slippery and I don't use a lot of hair in my half ups. My pony circumference is 3.3". Experiences?

My hair is similar to yours and I have several extra small flexi-8s for half ups. My hair is fairly slippery too and I never have problems with them slipping. I love them.:crush:

I haven't seen a mini size in real life, but they look like they would be too small for my half ups.


ETA: I should add that I do have highlights and they seem to add some texture to my hair. That may help my flexi-8 hold better. I don't really know for sure, but I thought I better mention it:)

[BrightEyes]

Alvodrul, your updo is gorgeous.

[Hairitic]

Everyone's hair looks so lovely with these Flexis! I would like to try them too. I've gone to the website and checked the sizing but am still uncertain. I am looking for a size for a full ponytail and also one to secure buns and twists. My hair is just past BCL but has a vicious taper because of the way it grows, and is fine but not particularly slippery. My pony circumference is approximately 3.5 inches, perhaps a bit smaller. The hair closer to my scalp is thicker and healthier (I call this post-LHC hair, ha!).
I'd originally thought a medium for the pony, and a large or XL for the buns...but now I think maybe a small for the pony? I prefer the medium and XL size styles, unfortunately, but I don't know that I'll grow my hair much longer than it is right now. I hate to order and find out it's the wrong size. Any advice? :D

Hi MidnightStar;
My pony circumfitence is also 3.5" and I find a Medium is perfect for ponies. My hair is Waist Length , pretty much blunt cut and medium to medium-fine textured. I need X-Larges and Megas for twists and Cinna-Buns. I can only use a Large for updos that don't encase all of my hair such as a "Tail's-Up" type dos. HTH :D

[Cafe au Lait]

I ordered a Flexi-8 earlier this month. I received an email 5/15 saying it had shipped. As of today, I still haven't received it.

Should I be worried? Am I freaking out? I'm just really anxious to use it! :)

[Slug Yoga]

Sorry if this has been talked about already, this thread has gotten really long! Has anyone used a flexi to clip hair back on one side (like a barrette)? If so, how well does it work?

[Pierre]

^^Call them and tell them you don't have it yet. What shipping method did you pick?

[natt i nord]

Stupid question - how long did a Flexi size still work for you, when you could actually use the next size for your buns?

I have to use my left over medium-flexi for buns atm, because I had to cut my hair back and now the large are too big. I know large works for me at waistlength hair and I'm heading there again, but it will take me a while.

Now I'm thinking about getting another one, but I don't know whether to get a medium or a large. Any ideas? If I'd know medium would work a little longer for other buns with waistlength hair it'd be easy, but I'm afraid to get it now and be grown out after a few months already.
(I suppose the easiest solution would be getting both, but my bank account sadly says no to this...)

[lapushka]

I have to use my left over medium-flexi for buns atm, because I had to cut my hair back and now the large are too big. I know large works for me at waistlength hair and I'm heading there again, but it will take me a while.

Now I'm thinking about getting another one, but I don't know whether to get a medium or a large. Any ideas? If I'd know medium would work a little longer for other buns with waistlength hair it'd be easy, but I'm afraid to get it now and be grown out after a few months already.
(I suppose the easiest solution would be getting both, but my bank account sadly says no to this...)

Stick with the M you have now, for the number of months you'll still be able to use it, then you'll be back to using your larges. No need to get another one, really. I'm sure your bank account agrees. ;)

[natt i nord]

Well, you'd surely be right about my bank account, but I want another gold one as the only gold I got is a small, and this one really doesn't fit anymore.
So me getting another one will be for sure, but I don't know which size :D

[lapushka]

Well, you'd surely be right about my bank account, but I want another gold one as the only gold I got is a small, and this one really doesn't fit anymore.
So me getting another one will be for sure, but I don't know which size :D

You could get the large and then use the elastic round the stick wrap technique to make it slightly smaller for a few months. The M will only last you a couple of months otherwise... seems like a waist then.

[natt i nord]

The M will only last you a couple of months otherwise... seems like a waist then.

Because of that I asked, whether any of you knows how long a smaller size lasts when you actually have to use the next size. I suppose you're right, though, so thank you for your opinion :)

[MidnightStar]

Hi MidnightStar;
My pony circumfitence is also 3.5" and I find a Medium is perfect for ponies. My hair is Waist Length , pretty much blunt cut and medium to medium-fine textured. I need X-Larges and Megas for twists and Cinna-Buns. I can only use a Large for updos that don't encase all of my hair such as a "Tail's-Up" type dos. HTH :D

Hi, thank you! Yes, that is very helpful. :D I got an XL to start, the silver dragonfly one. I really wanted the one with the dangly chains, but I figure I'll start with something simpler while I learn to use it. :cheese:

[Lize]

Thank you for your input everyone. The thing is that I had a small that I got from the Swap board, and I couldn't even use it for a full ponytail as it kept slipping out. It felt like it was secure when I put it in my hair but it kept sliding down. As I said I don't use much hair in my half ups so that's why I was thinking about a mini. I am still not sure. :shrug:

[faellen]

My new flexis arrived today! Yes, I treated myself again, lol. Have to stop doing that, my bank account hates me.

This is a mini in my hair today. I used it to clip back my fringe which I'm growing out. It is very small, I certainly don't think it could ever hold a ponytail.......
(My hair is damp in this pic by the way, not greasy haha)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/hair/miniflexi.jpg


And here are the other flexis that arrived :D
2 large, 1 medium, 1 small, and 1 mini

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/hair/moarflexis.jpg

[Venefica]

Have any of you seen the TV series Moonlight? In the second episode Out of the Past there is a scene where the characters are at a party. The female main character Beth Tuner is wearing what looks like a Flexi 8 to me. Do anyone know if this is a Flexi 8 and if so what design it is?

[Cafe au Lait]

I am super bummed. I made my first order, received notice it shipped 5/15, and still haven't received it. It was shipped priority mail, so I'm sure it should have been here by now. I've emailed customer service, but I'm not sure what they can do at this point.. :(

[dulce]

Lize-use the hair friendly elastic wrapped around the flexi pin.it should help stop the slippage.

[Venefica]

Faellen I love your flexis, I particularly like the large dolphin one and that cute little skull clip is adorable.

[faellen]

Faellen I love your flexis, I particularly like the large dolphin one and that cute little skull clip is adorable.


Thank yooou, I'm going to try and stop myself buying any more, lol!

[MaRo]

i received today my L flexi with pearls.
i'm a little shocked about the size diffenrence :bigeyes:
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/perlenLflexi.jpg
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/XL_Lflexi.jpg
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/XL_Lflexi2.jpg

[red-again]

MaRo, are they both larges? If so then yes the size diff is massive! Or did you meant the size diff between the M and L?

[MaRo]

ah sorry :o
the smaller on is a L, this bigger on is a XL

[Misso]

I picked up my new flexi-8 from the post office today :)
I love it!
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1909/flexik.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8824/flexi8.jpg
It's a bit wonky but I think it works really well with my hair. It's XL enchanting rose
So happy :D

Next on my list is a Mega Tree of Life Pearl one. It may be something to grow into which is why I'm going to wait for the next free shipping offer.

That is absolutely gorgeous.

[Misso]

MaRo, Loove the pearly one. Enjoy.

[dulce]

Love them all,but especially like the butterfly/pearl one.Is that a custom order?

[Lady Neeva]

This is a bit out of subject, I believe:

For anyone who has tried it, what do you think of the Lila Rose Hairsticks?

[Eleentje]

Look what DH gave me for my birthday... my first Flexi!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/sherehzenade/haar/2012-05-29151844.jpg

:inlove:

[nerdymomma]

My new flexis arrived today! Yes, I treated myself again, lol. Have to stop doing that, my bank account hates me.

This is a mini in my hair today. I used it to clip back my fringe which I'm growing out. It is very small, I certainly don't think it could ever hold a ponytail.......
(My hair is damp in this pic by the way, not greasy haha)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/hair/miniflexi.jpg


And here are the other flexis that arrived :D
2 large, 1 medium, 1 small, and 1 mini

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/hair/moarflexis.jpg

I really appreciate being able to see the sizes compared like this. I got all the wrong sizes for myself and it is very annoying. I have a lot more hair than I thought I did and I can only get 3/4s of it into the medium that I ordered. Good news is, they have an amazing return policy!


I am super bummed. I made my first order, received notice it shipped 5/15, and still haven't received it. It was shipped priority mail, so I'm sure it should have been here by now. I've emailed customer service, but I'm not sure what they can do at this point.. :(

You might be surprised, they are pretty great from everything I have heard.


This is a bit out of subject, I believe:

For anyone who has tried it, what do you think of the Lila Rose Hairsticks?

I'm not a huge fan. I used to love hairsticks ages ago, but hadn't used them in years, so maybe I'm not used to them. But these seemed borderline short to me, they weren't too short but I'm not sure how much longer I can use them, and I'm not quite MBL with fine hair. I also don't appreciate how the doodads on top are so easy to bend, I'm afraid I'm going to damage them while putting them in. And I stopped wearing them because some of my fine flyaways kept getting wrapped around the decorative portion. Maybe those are issues with all hairsticks that have decoration at the end? I don't know. I hope that was helpful


Look what DH gave me for my birthday... my first Flexi!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/sherehzenade/haar/2012-05-29151844.jpg

:inlove:

Ooh! Very pretty! Loving the dangles.

[MaRo]

Love them all,but especially like the butterfly/pearl one.Is that a custom order?

hm i think so. i ask in the german flexishop about a pearl L flexi and if i may have it with a butterlfy CP. and there it is :)

[faellen]

OK, I'm finding it hard to utilise the large flexi in my hair... it's too small to hold a bun as it won't get round all my hair, yet too big to hold a french twist or similar as it slips down. Hmmm, I think I'll have to experiment!

Today I just did a messy thing with it...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/hair/largeficcaredolphin.jpg

[natt i nord]

Try to hold up braided buns with that large, size small is actually too small for me and I use them for braided buns. Works perfectly :)

[faellen]

Try to hold up braided buns with that large, size small is actually too small for me and I use them for braided buns. Works perfectly :)

Thank you for the tip, I will have a go at it! :D

[lapushka]

OK, I'm finding it hard to utilise the large flexi in my hair... it's too small to hold a bun as it won't get round all my hair, yet too big to hold a french twist or similar as it slips down. Hmmm, I think I'll have to experiment!

If it's too large for a French twist, but too small for a bun, I'd try it in a lazy wrap bun. Might just fit that one. Pretty updo!

[constructamane]

I use the mini so far like nerdymamma. My hair is still too short for any updos...but they all look great! i have a ex small for half ups too, with the same colors as Misso. I am going to a Wedding in July, and want to get the pearl one in mini.

[Hairitic]

i received today my L flexi with pearls.
i'm a little shocked about the size diffenrence :bigeyes:
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/perlenLflexi.jpg
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/XL_Lflexi.jpg
http://mondkind.channel-berlin.de/XL_Lflexi2.jpg

MaRo, Please, please, please tell me what kind of bun you're using that uou can get a large Flexi to hold that much hair :confused:? I'm having a hard time getting an X-L to hold all of my med thickness, waist length hair :p! 'Course, I really only know how to do a Cinna-Bun :o

[faellen]

If it's too large for a French twist, but too small for a bun, I'd try it in a lazy wrap bun. Might just fit that one. Pretty updo!


Thank you! I've never tried a lazy wrap bun, just found a tutorial so I will try! :)

[MaRo]

MaRo, Please, please, please tell me what kind of bun you're using that uou can get a large Flexi to hold that much hair :confused:? I'm having a hard time getting an X-L to hold all of my med thickness, waist length hair :p! 'Course, I really only know how to do a Cinna-Bun :o

:D
it's a twisted lazy wrap bun without under tucked hair
so it's just the "base" of a LWB. My XL is also to small for the normal LWB :o
but as twisted it works :disgust:

[julierockhead]

I just made my first flexi order ever! *Jumps up and down clapping*

How long will they take to get to the U.S.?

[Lady Neeva]

julierockhead: I ordered on a Saturday, which shipped on Monday, the next business day, and it arrived on Friday.
I would guess some where around next midweek (5 business days).

[UP Lisa]

Very Pretty.



OK, I'm finding it hard to utilise the large flexi in my hair... it's too small to hold a bun as it won't get round all my hair, yet too big to hold a french twist or similar as it slips down. Hmmm, I think I'll have to experiment!

Today I just did a messy thing with it...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/hair/largeficcaredolphin.jpg

[Alvrodul]

Faellen, my go-to hairstyle is a rose bun held with a large flexi-8. I am also fond of using the flexis in other hairstyles with braids - my hair is so slippery that I have found using them in hairstyles without braids tend to not work out very well due to my slippery hair. The parts that are actually held by the flexi, are the beginning of the rope-braid, and the end, which I wrap around the beginning before inserting the flexi. Pretty and secure. Here is a picture from last year.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/Alvrodul/Hairtoys/Rosebunandroseflexi.jpg

[faellen]

UP Lisa - Thank you :)

Alvrodul - Thanks v much for the advice and for posting that beautiful photo! I don't braid often since suffering an injury this year I've lost a lot of my dexterity, but the Flexi-8 will give me an excuse to practice more :)

[MidnightStar]

I got my flexi today!! :disco:
Pic in super messy cinnabun:
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6201/dragonflyflexi.jpg
Sorry it's so blurry, I couldn't get a really clear shot. But it is SUPER comfortable and seems to be holding my for some reason very slippery hair (I think it's the new conditioner, I never have this problem!) very securely. Also I am very glad I took someone's advice here (Hairatic, I think?) and ended up getting the XL, as I could barely fit it over the whole bun anyway.
So I now get it. I have another flexi on its way to me, a medium this time that I did a trade for. And of course now I want TONS more!! :D

[faellen]

Midnightstar that looks beautiful! I'm thinking of getting an XL for cinnabuns, trying to resist temptation!

[missbexy]

Got my first two flexis today. I've wanted to try them for literally years but I've never felt I had the money to spare on hair toys. They were late birthday presents from my boyfriend and I'm so happy it's insane. I've got a medium and a large. Can't wait to give them a proper try out :)

Given them a bit of a try this morning. Either I'm even worse at styling my hair than I thought or it's too long/thick for a large flexi when it's in a bun.

[UP Lisa]

I can't do a bun with a Large, so I'm sure you couldn't either.


quote=missbexy;2151497]Got my first two flexis today. I've wanted to try them for literally years but I've never felt I had the money to spare on hair toys. They were late birthday presents from my boyfriend and I'm so happy it's insane. I've got a medium and a large. Can't wait to give them a proper try out :)

Given them a bit of a try this morning. Either I'm even worse at styling my hair than I thought or it's too long/thick for a large flexi when it's in a bun.[/quote]

[Rowanne]

I can't do a bun with a Large, so I'm sure you couldn't either.

UP Lisa, may I ask what's your pony circumference? I'm hesitating between an L and an XL for a cinnabun. I just bought my first flexi (Medium) and it's way too small for buns, even for a French twist. I watched the sizing video and sent e-mail to the company and they told me I need a Medium or a Large for buns. After reading other people's experiences I decided Large would be better, but for some reason ended up ordering a Medium. :brickwall My brain must have dozed off. Luckily I can use the M to hold the center or a nautilus bun or hold a folded French braid so it's not a total waste. Sometimes I manage to do a figure 8 bun with it, but it's a tight squeeze.

But anyway, I'm still not sure of my bun size. My ponytail is 7 cm (or 2.75 inches) in circumference. It's probably a little below WL now though I really can't say - I had a baby a few months ago and my waist isn't yet quite where it's meant to be... ;)

[UP Lisa]

Well, I haven't measured lately, but it's at least 2.5". Used to be 3", so I've been rather bummed about that.

I'm at Hip length right now, which is probably about 32" on me.

I went by the charts and the video, also. There's no way I can get all my hair into a Large.


quote=Rowanne;2152384]UP Lisa, may I ask what's your pony circumference? I'm hesitating between an L and an XL for a cinnabun. I just bought my first flexi (Medium) and it's way too small for buns, even for a French twist. I watched the sizing video and sent e-mail to the company and they told me I need a Medium or a Large for buns. After reading other people's experiences I decided Large would be better, but for some reason ended up ordering a Medium. :brickwall My brain must have dozed off. Luckily I can use the M to hold the center or a nautilus bun or hold a folded French braid so it's not a total waste. Sometimes I manage to do a figure 8 bun with it, but it's a tight squeeze.

But anyway, I'm still not sure of my bun size. My ponytail is 7 cm (or 2.75 inches) in circumference. It's probably a little below WL now though I really can't say - I had a baby a few months ago and my waist isn't yet quite where it's meant to be... ;)[/quote]

[Rowanne]

Well, my hair is then about as long as yours in inches. My hair is straighter though, I don't know if that has an effect. In the sizing video the model with the XL flexi has a huge thudworthy bun, so I shunned away from the XL. Now it seems I should give it a try at least...

[DaniVerde]

Has anyone gotten the Lilla Rose June special? :)

[Avaya]

Yes, I did and I was going to upload a picture of it in my hair but alas the upload to album function is still not working. I will have to say the June Lilla Rose is a lovely style, very bright and cheerful, a perfect summery piece, I love it! :)

[Avaya]

I figured out how to post my picture. Here is my Lilla Rose June special! :)


http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2638.jpg

[DaniVerde]

Oh my gosh, it's lovely!! :) Which size is that?

ETA: I'm wondering cause I really really like this one, and I'm trying to decide if I should order an M or an L...I could use the M now, but it would be a shame if I outgrow it in a year or two...

[Avaya]

Thanks DaniVerde! It's a large. :)

[Alva]

Oh that one is really lovely! But I never heard of these special ones, they are on the site to be ordered or custom made? Or are they somewhere different than the flexi-8 site to be found?

[Avaya]

Alva - The Lilla Rose website has a monthly special. Here is the link http://www.lillarose.biz/lillarose/?id=h9rbqsRG :)

[DaniVerde]

Thanks DaniVerde! It's a large. :)


You're welcome! :)

Oh, I can't decide...M or L? Gah!!

[Avaya]

DaniVerde - My hair is APL too and the large flexi sits nice in a lazy wrap bun, but so does a medium. Here is a picture of the January 2012 Lilla Rose in a medium for comparison:

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2699.jpg

I think it depends on the hair style you decide to wear it in too. My go to updo just happens to be a lazy wrap bun. :)

[DaniVerde]

DaniVerde - My hair is APL too and the large flexi sits nice in a lazy wrap bun, but so does a medium. Here is a picture of the January 2012 Lilla Rose in a medium for comparison:

I think it depends on the hair style you decide to wear it in too. My go to updo just happens to be a lazy wrap bun. :)

Hmm..my hair's still a right pain in the rear about doing actual buns (it doesn't wanna :rolling: )...so I'll order the L just to be safe :)

Thanks so much!

[Alva]

Alva - The Lilla Rose website has a monthly special. Here is the link http://www.lillarose.biz/lillarose/?id=h9rbqsRG :)

Oh thank you so much! I tried ordering one just now, but it seems they don't ship to Europe :(

[DaniVerde]

Oh thank you so much! I tried ordering one just now, but it seems they don't ship to Europe :(


You can order the special through the Flexi8 website. Just select a regular Flexi that's the same value as the one that you want from the Lilla Rose website, and when you checkout, in the "Message to Seller" box, write something like "Please change this Flexi with the Flexi Special of the month in M from the Lilla Rose website".

Does that make sense? :p It made sense in my head :rolling:

[Alva]

You can order the special through the Flexi8 website. Just select a regular Flexi that's the same value as the one that you want from the Lilla Rose website, and when you checkout, in the "Message to Seller" box, write something like "Please change this Flexi with the Flexi Special of the month in M from the Lilla Rose website".

Does that make sense? :p It made sense in my head :rolling:

Lol I will give that a try, I was already thinking to mail the normal flexi8 site to see if they can provide me one. Thanks for the tip!

[DaniVerde]

No problem! :) I live in Finland, and it's worked for me before ;)

[Alva]

Oh that is good to know! I mailed them, I was trying to go to checkout but don't see anywhere an option where I can fill in a notice. Hopefully they will answer me soon. Or does that come after you selected payment method? Because I didn't go further than that, scared I get the wrong version :D

[missbexy]

Thanks UP Lisa. I managed to get a large into a bun a couple of times now, just, but I imagine I'll need to treat myself to a bigger flexi some other time. Still the excitement of having these ones hasn't warn off yet.
I took some quick pictures of my messy attempts the other day which hopefully I'll get up soon.

[swearnsue]

I need help deciding what color Flexi looks best with my hennaed hair. Silver, gold, antique gold or brass? I can't decide! What are your opinions? My siggy shows my hair color. Thank you!

[DaniVerde]

I need help deciding what color Flexi looks best with my hennaed hair. Silver, gold, antique gold or brass? I can't decide! What are your opinions? My siggy shows my hair color. Thank you!

I would say silver or gold, depending on which you prefer/wear more often. I think the others may be too brassy to be really noticeable in a warm haircolor...

[swearnsue]

I would say silver or gold, depending on which you prefer/wear more often. I think the others may be too brassy to be really noticeable in a warm haircolor...

Thank you for the advice. It's hard to decide what looks good on yourself! Much easier for me to give advice to others!:o

[Alva]

No problem! :) I live in Finland, and it's worked for me before ;)

Well it worked out, it has already shipped! Very excited about it, thanks for your help! :hifive:

[DaniVerde]

Thank you for the advice. It's hard to decide what looks good on yourself! Much easier for me to give advice to others!:o

You're welcome! :) I hope the colors work out for you :D


Well it worked out, it has already shipped! Very excited about it, thanks for your help! :hifive:

Yay!! :hifive: Mine shipped yesterday! :) Can I ask which one you decided on?

[Alva]

Yay!! :hifive: Mine shipped yesterday! :) Can I ask which one you decided on?

I ordered two flexi's, both in size XL. Both light because they make a good contrast with my haircolor

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6373/82130f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/14/82130f.jpg/)

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/7755/1631r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/713/1631r.jpg/)

Which ones did you take? :)

[DaniVerde]

I ordered two flexi's, both in size XL. Both light because they make a good contrast with my haircolor

Which ones did you take? :)

Pretty! :) I ordered the Daisy Flexi of the month in L and this one in M:



I hope they work out in my hair..I'm a new blonde :p

Let's see if they get here to Finland first or to you first! :D

[Alva]

Pretty! :) I ordered the Daisy Flexi of the month in L and this one in M:



I hope they work out in my hair..I'm a new blonde :p

Let's see if they get here to Finland first or to you first! :D

We should take a picture once they arrived. And yeah let's see who gets them first, since we ordered same day :D Post here usually is quite fast with things. But, I one time sent something to Sweden and that took like 2,5 weeks in total, which suprised me because it isn't that far from here, compared to USA ^^

[DaniVerde]

We should take a picture once they arrived. And yeah let's see who gets them first, since we ordered same day :D Post here usually is quite fast with things. But, I one time sent something to Sweden and that took like 2,5 weeks in total, which suprised me because it isn't that far from here, compared to USA ^^

Where are you, if you don't mind me asking? German, Dutch or Danish Frisia? :D

[Alva]

Where are you, if you don't mind me asking? German, Dutch or Danish Frisia? :D

Dutch Frisia, which is in the northwest of the Netherlands. :)

[Emerald88]

I posted some new custom flexis to my blog if anyone wants to take a look. Or you can see them all here: http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/meowgoddess/Hair%20Toys/
The June special looks fab in your hair, thanks for sharing the photo!

[Rowanne]

I need help deciding what color Flexi looks best with my hennaed hair. Silver, gold, antique gold or brass? I can't decide! What are your opinions? My siggy shows my hair color. Thank you!
I'd say silver, based on your siggy.

[swearnsue]

I'd say silver, based on your siggy.

Ok, thanks. I was thinking silver would be the least attractive with red hair but you are now the second person to recommend it. Thank you for the feedback!

[Henrietta]

Ok, thanks. I was thinking silver would be the least attractive with red hair but you are now the second person to recommend it. Thank you for the feedback!

I'd second this. (I remember thinking about posting it a few days ago and even searching for words and structures and... what happened?:D ) Something non-red and non-brown based will look great in your hair, so go for silver :)

[Rowanne]

Ok, thanks. I was thinking silver would be the least attractive with red hair but you are now the second person to recommend it. Thank you for the feedback!

It depends on the red. I think the red in your hair looks more bluish than orangey - therefore the red is more cold than warm. That made me suggest silver.

Of course you can put yellow gold and silver next to your hair and see how they look. A gold ring maybe, and - well, for the silver you can just use an ordinary spoon I think. :) It's the colour that's important, not the actual metal. Besides the flexi-8s aren't made of real gold and silver anyway.

[swearnsue]

Thank you Ladies! When I go to the Flexi8 website and start looking at those beautiful shiny things I think I want them all! I almost drool, I'm such a weirdo. I never thought that red hair could be considered cool or warm only warm because it's a red. I'm a winter but decided that since I like henna so much I would have to have a hair color that isn't my best choice for the sake of hair condition, so it's very encouraging to hear about a cool red! So now I'm enabled to look for a Small Silver Flexi 8. LOL, off to the website. Thanks again y'all.

[Alvrodul]

Thank you Ladies! When I go to the Flexi8 website and start looking at those beautiful shiny things I think I want them all! I almost drool, I'm such a weirdo. I never thought that red hair could be considered cool or warm only warm because it's a red. I'm a winter but decided that since I like henna so much I would have to have a hair color that isn't my best choice for the sake of hair condition, so it's very encouraging to hear about a cool red! So now I'm enabled to look for a Small Silver Flexi 8. LOL, off to the website. Thanks again y'all.
Those Flexis really are tempting, aren't they? ;)
As for henna and getting a cool red, my hennaed hair is a cool red in most lights - I have gone for max saturation, and the color is now a sort of burgundyish shade.

[Alva]

Let's see if they get here to Finland first or to you first! :D

Mine arrived today! I will post a picture tonight.

[Rowanne]

I never thought that red hair could be considered cool or warm only warm because it's a red. I'm a winter but decided that since I like henna so much I would have to have a hair color that isn't my best choice for the sake of hair condition, so it's very encouraging to hear about a cool red!

There are cool and warm versions of nearly any colour. All seasons have reds (and blues, greens, yellows etc.) but they're very different from each other. If you're a winter, silver will match your skin better than gold.

This is beginning to be a little off topic, sorry for the hijack.

[DaniVerde]

Mine arrived today! I will post a picture tonight.

Darn!! ;) We don't have post delivery on Saturday in Finland...so maybe it'll get here on Monday :D

Can't wait to see pics! :)

[auburntressed]

Thank you Ladies! When I go to the Flexi8 website and start looking at those beautiful shiny things I think I want them all! I almost drool, I'm such a weirdo. I never thought that red hair could be considered cool or warm only warm because it's a red. I'm a winter but decided that since I like henna so much I would have to have a hair color that isn't my best choice for the sake of hair condition, so it's very encouraging to hear about a cool red! So now I'm enabled to look for a Small Silver Flexi 8. LOL, off to the website. Thanks again y'all.

I find that I can usually accentuate the warm look or the cool look if I want. My hair with the henna has a pretty saturated, burgundy look to it because my auburn is already so dark to begin that I get the "full saturation" look after one application. But my skin tone is still on the warmer side. Red hair can be incredibly versatile if you know how to manipulate it, so don't feel like you have to limit yourself!

I'm waiting still for my order of flexi's to come. I hope I got the right size for what I plan to do (Heidi/crown braid). I got the sea turtles in XS. Those are mostly silver with gold accent beads.

[Rowanne]

Alright, so I finally learned how to post pictures. Here's my first flexi, silver coloured, size M, custom made:

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb42/Baeshda/Hairtoys/12060030.jpg

I explained in a previous post that it's too small for a bun to fit inside it, but this is what I can do with it:

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb42/Baeshda/Hairtoys/12050057.jpg

Sorry for the messy hair, I made my hair in the morning and the pic was taken just before going to bed.

ETA: They shipped it really quick, I made the order on Wednesday a few weeks ago and the flexi arrived next Monday.

[auburntressed]

It's gorgeous, Rowanne! I love the dragonflies on the flexis. I'm liking the dragonflies, flowers, and any type of bird or animals.

[Alva]

Darn!! ;) We don't have post delivery on Saturday in Finland...so maybe it'll get here on Monday :D

Can't wait to see pics! :)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2381/lillal.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/lillal.jpg/)

Here is my first pic. I might, when I get the chance, take a clearer one. But it is getting dark now, so it doesn't work so well with the light from the bathroom ^^

Rowanne your custom made version is very nice, looks very pretty in your hair.

[Avaya]

Rowanne - Your dragonfly Flexi looks wonderful in your braided updo, very pretty!

Alva - I love your June Lilla Rose in your hair, the color really pops with your haircolor, it looks great!

[lapushka]

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2381/lillal.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/lillal.jpg/)

Here is my first pic. I might, when I get the chance, take a clearer one. But it is getting dark now, so it doesn't work so well with the light from the bathroom ^^

Alva, that is a *really* pretty Flexi in your hair, nice! I have a question. Do you by chance know whether Lilla Rose ships to Europe (Belgium) or not? I take it you have been able to order from there?

[DaniVerde]

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2381/lillal.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/lillal.jpg/)

Here is my first pic. I might, when I get the chance, take a clearer one. But it is getting dark now, so it doesn't work so well with the light from the bathroom ^^

Alva, gorgeous! :)


Alva, that is a *really* pretty Flexi in your hair, nice! I have a question. Do you by chance know whether Lilla Rose ships to Europe (Belgium) or not? I take it you have been able to order from there?

lapushka, you can order from Lilla Rose through the Flexi8 website. Just select a regular Flexi that's the same value as the one that you want from the Lilla Rose website, and when you checkout, in the "Message to Seller" box, write something like "Please change this Flexi with the Flexi Special of the month in M from the Lilla Rose website". Hope that helps! :)

[Avaya]

Here is my latest acquisition:

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2748.jpg

Eternal Infinity Motif Large

Lilla Rose released their July Flexi of the Month already for the 4th of July. Of course I had to purchase one! :D

[DaniVerde]

Lilla Rose released their July Flexi of the Month already for the 4th of July. Of course I had to purchase one! :D

Apparently, they're going to have 2 Flexi of the Month in July ;)

[Avaya]

DaniVerde - Thanks for the heads up! :) I guess I will have two Flexi purchases in July then!:bounce:

[Alva]

Thanks DaniVerde, Avaya and Lapushka for your compliments :D

Lapushka: DaniVerde helped me with ordering by telling how to, I wasn't sure how to do it either. I also mailed with flexi8 themselves and they explained me too. Here's their reply:

1. Go to www.flexi8.com


2. Choose a clip that is the same price as the item from Lilla Rose.


3. Step through the check out process.


4. Just before paying (after you click on payment type) you can scroll down the page and find a "Special Instructions" box you can type into.


5. Please make your request in this box. For example, "please make switch #______ with style #______ from Lilla Rose", etc.


That's it! We will take care of the changes for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply.

Avaya: your flexi is lovely! Goes very well with your hair

ETA: Just saw the 4th of July flexi on Lilla Rose, it is very neat :D

[lapushka]

Thanks so much, Alva and DaniVerde for answering my question! :D

[Alvrodul]

Here is my latest acquisition:

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2748.jpg

Eternal Infinity Motif Large

Lilla Rose released their July Flexi of the Month already for the 4th of July. Of course I had to purchase one! :D
That is one stunningly elegant bun! :thud:

[papera]

I'm an absolute flexi 8 newbie and I was wondering if you guys could help me with some questions I have? (The threat is just so long to read all of it ...)

First, I was reading about custom orders and somebody wrote that you can request changes to the flexi just before you pay it. Does this work also with a style in a different size or should I contact Flexi 8 directly? Do custom orders cost extra?

Secondly, I was wondering which size to choose. I have approx a 3" pony tail circumference and almost 35" of length. My hair structure is fine and wavy. I guess that for buns I will have to use a size XL, but I also would like to use a flexi for a folded up french braid and a french twist. I guess a size M should be enough? What do you gals think?? :confused:

Thanks a lot! :flowers: :)

[Rowanne]

My pony circumfefence is about 2.75", my length 33" and I can't make a French twist with the M I've got. Folded up French twist works just fine (I posted a pic on page 341). For buns I'll probably need an XL. Papera, what if you got an L for the French twist and tried if you could use that for the folded braid too?

Auburntressed, Alva and Avaya, thanks for the compliments! :)

[Rowanne]

Papera, what if you got an L for the French twist and tried if you could use that for the folded braid too?

You could also just buy an XL and see what you can do with it - or my favourite option: buy several! :D

[papera]

You could also just buy an XL and see what you can do with it - or my favourite option: buy several! :D

Haha Rowanne, I like that idea too :D But I'm on a student budget right now, so no money for many :(
And thanks for your answer re size, that might help! :blossom:

[Avaya]

That is one stunningly elegant bun! :thud:

Thanks Alvrodul! :flower:

[Avaya]

Avaya: your flexi is lovely! Goes very well with your hair

ETA: Just saw the 4th of July flexi on Lilla Rose, it is very neat :D


Thanks Alva!:flowers: Will there be another Lilla Rose purchase for you in the colors of red, white and blue? :eyebrows:

[Alva]

Hehe well by coincidence Netherlands have the same colors in the flag, but nah I don't think so, but it is tempting! I will save the picture, if I ever decide to ask for a custom made it might give some inspiration.

Here some pics daytime of the June special:

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4082/junelilla.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/513/junelilla.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9345/junelilla1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/junelilla1.jpg/)

[Avaya]

Oh My! Gorgeous Alva!:love:

[swearnsue]

You could also just buy an XL and see what you can do with it - or my favourite option: buy several! :D

That is what I did and I use every size for one style or another. The largest one I ordered (small) was a little to big a month ago but now it's just the right size. So in other words, buy several sizes!:cheese:

[Alva]

Oh My! Gorgeous Alva!:love:


Thank you! :cloud9:

[lapushka]

Here some pics daytime of the June special:

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4082/junelilla.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/513/junelilla.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9345/junelilla1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/junelilla1.jpg/)

I love that Flexi8. It looks really great in your hair! :D :cool:

[Alva]

I love that Flexi8. It looks really great in your hair! :D :cool:

Thanks Lapushka :D

[UP Lisa]

I love that Flexi, but it wouldn't do much for my hair color.


quote=Alva;2166091]http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2381/lillal.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/lillal.jpg/)

Here is my first pic. I might, when I get the chance, take a clearer one. But it is getting dark now, so it doesn't work so well with the light from the bathroom ^^

Rowanne your custom made version is very nice, looks very pretty in your hair.[/quote]

[Rowanne]

First, I was reading about custom orders and somebody wrote that you can request changes to the flexi just before you pay it. Does this work also with a style in a different size or should I contact Flexi 8 directly? Do custom orders cost extra?

Sorry, it seems I managed to ignore this part of your post... Anyway, they have answered your question on flexi8.com, please see the part Contact Us. This is quoted from their site concerning custom orders: "Note: There may by a custom work fee of $2 - $4 depending on size and requests. If your changes are more than changing a centerpiece, please send us an email before ordering."

I only wanted to change the centerpiece in my order so I didn't e-mail them beforehand. I've heard that sometimes it takes time until they answer an e-mail but apart from that their customer service is rumored to be beyond amazing. Just tell them what you want, I imagine they would be more than happy to help you.

[DaniVerde]

My June Flexi arrived today! :) :happydance:

It's an L, so a bit big yet, but I can grow into it :D

Here's an indoor action pic (funky light and iphone camera), it's my patented exploding cinna-bomb bun :p :

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/9018/img0420ry.jpg

[DaniVerde]

Oh eek, huge pic, sorry! I still haven't gotten the hang of resizing! :o

[Avaya]

DaniVerde - It matches your hair really well, very pretty! :)

[Alva]

Lol DaniVerde, huge pic, but looking gorgeous!

[Hairwish]

My first flexi-8 arrived! :D
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/hairwish/556851_374608105920565_399651360_n.jpg

[Alvrodul]

My first flexi-8 arrived! :D
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/hairwish/556851_374608105920565_399651360_n.jpg
Oh my - your hair is gorgeous! :thud: (And so is your bun! :))

[Avaya]

My first flexi-8 arrived! :D
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/hairwish/556851_374608105920565_399651360_n.jpg

Wow! Hairwish your flexi and your hair are stunning! :thudpile:

[Alva]

My first flexi-8 arrived! :D
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/hairwish/556851_374608105920565_399651360_n.jpg

You got such great hair and the flexi looks beautiful too :flower:

[Littlewing13]

These are very pretty, you guys are enabling me. Are these very hair friendly? ie better than hair elastics?

[Lady Neeva]

Littlewing13:They're as hair-friendly as an hairtoy can be, holds like a rock. The pin made of zinc with an silver or gold plating, they're also very durable. They've lasted longer than I anticipated, due to my constant dropping. (The top part itself is composed of piano wire)

[Slug Yoga]

Wow! Hairwish your flexi and your hair are stunning! :thudpile:

Yeah, add me to the thudpile!

Hairwish, what size of flexi is that? Is that an extra large or did you need the mega? :)

[Littlewing13]

Littlewing13:They're as hair-friendly as an hairtoy can be, holds like a rock. The pin made of zinc with an silver or gold plating, they're also very durable. They've lasted longer than I anticipated, due to my constant dropping. (The top part itself is composed of piano wire)

Ok you've enabled me. Next payday Im going flexi-8 shopping :)

[Hairwish]

Thank you very much for the compliments! :blossom:
Slug Yoga, it's an extra-large. A mega would have been better, but I managed to make the xl work as well.

[afu]

Hello flexi 8 experts! Im really keen to try out some flexis and am thinking of ordering 2 - one for buns and one for half ups. But even after watching the video on the website im still not sure what size to get. Im thinking maybe an XS and a medium? I usually wear 4 or 5" sticks, my hair is quite fine and thin and somewhere between bsl and waist. Do you think an XS and a M would be suitable?

[Rowanne]

Hello flexi 8 experts! Im really keen to try out some flexis and am thinking of ordering 2 - one for buns and one for half ups. But even after watching the video on the website im still not sure what size to get. Im thinking maybe an XS and a medium? I usually wear 4 or 5" sticks, my hair is quite fine and thin and somewhere between bsl and waist. Do you think an XS and a M would be suitable?
Extra small is probably too big for a half up if you're i/ii. It's recommended for pony tails with 2.75" / 7 cm circumference. I'd try a mini instead.

I'm not so sure about the buns. M doesn't sound too far off, but maybe you'll get a more accurate opinion from someone who's got your type of hair.

[Avaya]

My new Lilla Rose :cloud9::

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2781.jpg

4th of July - Dazzling Sparkling Fireworks - Large

[DaniVerde]

My new Lilla Rose :cloud9::

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2781.jpg

4th of July - Dazzling Sparkling Fireworks - Large

:thudpile:

[Avaya]

:thudpile:

Thanks DaniVerde! I am very happy with my new flexi! :flower:

[Alva]

My new Lilla Rose :cloud9::

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2781.jpg

4th of July - Dazzling Sparkling Fireworks - Large

Oh my so beautiful! Love the colors it has :) They match very well with your haircolor

[lapushka]

My new Lilla Rose :cloud9::

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2781.jpg

4th of July - Dazzling Sparkling Fireworks - Large

Amazing. It's so nice in your hair!

[Avaya]

Oh my so beautiful! Love the colors it has :) They match very well with your haircolor

Thanks so much Alva! :flowers:

[afu]

Ooh very nice Avaya :)

I went ahead and ordered a couple to try out, I got a Native filigree centerpiece with jade heart accents and a circle stone-set in aurora borealis (both in silver) does anyone have these?

[Venefica]

Awaya that is a stunning Flexi 8, it makes me want another one even if I do not really use the one I got very often.

By the way have any of you seen Torrin's new hair tutorials, she have a video up now with two Flexi 8 buns. I am thinking I have to try these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB5eN0UbitQ&list=UUw8NAHElFHyXQTL7u1FBiKA&index=0&feature=plcp

[afu]

Awaya that is a stunning Flexi 8, it makes me want another one even if I do not really use the one I got very often.

By the way have any of you seen Torrin's new hair tutorials, she have a video up now with two Flexi 8 buns. I am thinking I have to try these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB5eN0UbitQ&list=UUw8NAHElFHyXQTL7u1FBiKA&index=0&feature=plcp

Thanks for the link :) Can't wait to try out my new flexi's when they arrive - does anyone know how long shipping usually takes to the UK?

[DaniVerde]

Thanks for the link :) Can't wait to try out my new flexi's when they arrive - does anyone know how long shipping usually takes to the UK?

It takes about 5 working days to Finland, if that helps you any :)

[Avaya]

Ooh very nice Avaya :)

I went ahead and ordered a couple to try out, I got a Native filigree centerpiece with jade heart accents and a circle stone-set in aurora borealis (both in silver) does anyone have these?

afu, lapushka and Venefica - Thank you all for your nice comments! :blossom:

afu - I have the Lovely Circle Stone-Set In Aurora Borealis in the Mini: 2 Inch Pin Size. I have always thought of purchasing the Native Filigree Centerpiece With Jade Heart Accents, I can't wait for you to get yours, please post an action shot when you get it. :)

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2838.jpg

http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509/Avaya7/CIMG2839.jpg

[Lady Neeva]

Love the stars and dangles!

[Rowanne]

By the way have any of you seen Torrin's new hair tutorials, she have a video up now with two Flexi 8 buns. I am thinking I have to try these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB5eN0UbitQ&list=UUw8NAHElFHyXQTL7u1FBiKA&index=0&feature=plcp

Thanks for the link! I love her videos, will check them a soon as I have a chance. :blossom:

[afu]

Oh thats lovely Avaya :) thank you for posting the picture - I shall be sure to post an action pic of the other when it arrives (and when I work out how to use these things!)

ETA: the jade one is a M for buns and the other is an XS for ponytails - should really have got a mini for halfups but i'll probably end up putting an order in for my mother anyway in a few months so i'll see how these first two go

[dulce]

AFU,I have a xsmall and small jade hearts /filligree flower center flexi,will post a pic shortly.

[afu]

oo thank you dulce :) I just got another XS off the swap board, i had been wanting a plainer one for general purpose but got distracted by all the pretty beads on the flexi-8 website, but now I have a plain-ish silver one with celtic knot on it's way from pepperminttea :D

[dulce]

a xsmall ..http://http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l545/chicaaa1/long%20hair/th_DSC00166.jpg (http://s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l545/chicaaa1/long%20hair/?action=view&current=DSC00166.jpg)

[dulce]

I tried but it didn't work.

[dulce]

I used to copy and paste from photobucket,no problem but now when I paste from there get the red x square instead of a pic.

[dulce]

http://http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l545/chicaaa1/long%20hair/th_DSC00166.jpg (http://s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l545/chicaaa1/long%20hair/?action=view&current=DSC00166.jpg)

[dulce]

http://http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l545/chicaaa1/long%20hair/th_DSC00166.jpg (http://http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l545/chicaaa1/long%20hair/th_DSC00166.jpg)

[afu]

Thank you for the pic, it looks lovely :D

[Avaya]

http://http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l545/chicaaa1/long%20hair/th_DSC00166.jpg (http://http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l545/chicaaa1/long%20hair/th_DSC00166.jpg)

That flexi is stunning in your hair dulce! I guess I will be buying yet another flexi because of your beautiful action shot. I have decided awhile ago to let my silvers shine because of your hair pictures, I can only hope to have hair as lovely as yours one day!! :)

[dulce]

Thanks Avaya,I actually was stupid and kept it short and coloured in my mid 40's to early 50's,it was very damaged/brassy/breaking off by the salon colouring till I finally decided to go gray and long in my mid 50's.To my surprise I like it much better as it is now ,so am glad to be an inspiration to you. Am glad you won't waste your time,money and damage your hair unnecessarily like I did.

[dulce]

Just to clarify some older long haired ladies here do colour and they look great.I didn't.

[Kaelee]

My new flexi (thanks CarpeDM!) I need to get more soon!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/001-31.jpg

[Avaya]

Kaelee - OMG! That flexi is gorgeous in your hair, a perfect match!! :thud:

[Kaelee]

Kaelee - OMG! That flexi is gorgeous in your hair, a perfect match!! :thud:

Thanks! I love it! My hair is showing it's orange in this light, it's henna and it goes anywhere from deep burgundy to that color to cherry red. It's also being really frizzy looking today. :rolleyes:

[lapushka]

That's gorgeous, Kaelee! That Flexi8 goes so well with your hair!

[Kaelee]

That's gorgeous, Kaelee! That Flexi8 goes so well with your hair!

Thank you! I'm thinking of having a mate made for it in a larger size, trying to figure out if I need a small or medium for a ponytail (loose ponytail on me is 3.75" circumference. I have fine hair.)

[CarpeDM]

You are so welcome Kaelee, that Flexi 8 was just made for your hair!

[lapushka]

Thank you! I'm thinking of having a mate made for it in a larger size, trying to figure out if I need a small or medium for a ponytail (loose ponytail on me is 3.75" circumference. I have fine hair.)

I think a M might be too big for just a ponytail. I'd try one size up, see what happens. The one you have now is an X-S, no?

[Kaelee]

I think a M might be too big for just a ponytail. I'd try one size up, see what happens. The one you have now is an X-S, no?

Yep! I was thinking I would need a small, just wanted to make sure. They're not really cheap and I don't think I have a use for one that's too big!

[Kaelee]

Can someone explain to me what the connection is between Lillarose and Flexi8? It looks like Flexi8 is the original maker but then when I go to Lillarose' site, it looks like they are. I'm confused!

[lapushka]

Can someone explain to me what the connection is between Lillarose and Flexi8? It looks like Flexi8 is the original maker but then when I go to Lillarose' site, it looks like they are. I'm confused!

Flexi8 is definitely the original one. I don't know much about Lilarose.

[Rowanne]

Can someone explain to me what the connection is between Lillarose and Flexi8? It looks like Flexi8 is the original maker but then when I go to Lillarose' site, it looks like they are. I'm confused!

They're the same thing, sort of. The same people are behind both. Now someone please correct me if I'm wrong here but I believe they made flexi8s first and then expanded to other products.

[Lady Neeva]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showpost.php?p=1659018&postcount=9 CrisDee explains it all.

[Kaelee]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showpost.php?p=1659018&postcount=9 CrisDee explains it all.

I saw that post last night! From what I've been reading, I really hope it was just "growing pains" with Lillarose because it seems like people have been getting bad service and products from them. :(

I do hope though that people in the US will continue to be able to order from Flexi8. I especially like that custom orders are possible through them, and they will be my first choice to order from (even though Lillarose does have some designs I like that Flexi8 doesn't.)

[Jing]

My first flexi8s arrived today!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Twice_Magpie/flexi8s.jpg

Glorious action shot with hair still drying from a wash and me too eager to bother making sure the thing was sitting straight. :pinktongue:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Twice_Magpie/flexifrench.jpg

[Scarlet_Heart]

Kaelee that looks so sweet and cute in your hair. It looks like it was made for you. :)

I haven't been wearing my flexis much lately but today is really hot so I have my hair up in a lazy wrap with my XL tree of life flexi w/ pearls. I love how they add a little elegance to a casual outfit. :)

[afu]

I got home today to find 3 flexis had been delivered (2 from flexi-8 and one from the swap board - thank you pepperminttea). Not had a lot of experimentation time yet but it seems that the XS are good for half-ups (i was worried they would be too big) but the M seems too small for a bun which im pretty upset about because it's beautiful :( I'm hoping it will be better for a french twist so i'll have to brush up on my technique

[Lady Neeva]

My first flexi8s arrived today!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Twice_Magpie/flexi8s.jpg

Glorious action shot with hair still drying from a wash and me too eager to bother making sure the thing was sitting straight. :pinktongue:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Twice_Magpie/flexifrench.jpg

I know the feeling, it's like birthdays. The jet black suits you!

[HairStickler]

LillaRose's other July special is on the site now...a flip-flop Flexi...very cute.

[pepperminttea]

I got home today to find 3 flexis had been delivered (2 from flexi-8 and one from the swap board - thank you pepperminttea)

Glad it reached you safely. :)

[auburntressed]

Is anyone else a little sad that the Flexi of the month from Lilla Rose seems to not be available in the mega size?

Does anyone know of a way to get the flexi of the month in mega?

[DaniVerde]

Is anyone else a little sad that the Flexi of the month from Lilla Rose seems to not be available in the mega size?

Does anyone know of a way to get the flexi of the month in mega?

Just send them an email..they're usually happy to make you one. They just don't offer it as a standard because so few people need a mega ;)

[afu]

just a quick question, but is there a special technique for using the flexi to hold buns? My XS's work brilliantly for half ups but im still struggling with the M - i don't know if it's just too small or if it's me using it wrong! I'm used to just using a single stick so any pointers would be lovely :)

[Jing]

I know the feeling, it's like birthdays. The jet black suits you!

I'm glad it does, because it's almost the only colour I like. :p Makes it a lot easier to not buy too many hair toys. ;)

[afu]

I finally worked out how to get my M flexi to work in a bun - must have been at least partially poor technique on my part!

I was just wondering if any of you wear flexi's for bed? I'm always too scared to sleep with sticks even when the bun is right on top of my head for fear of the stick coming out/poking me/snapping but I put my hair in a lazy wrap right on top of my head with a flexi this afternoon for a nap when i wan't feeling well and it seemed to work well, little dubious about doing it for a full night's sleep though. what do you think?

[lapushka]

I was just wondering if any of you wear flexi's for bed? I'm always too scared to sleep with sticks even when the bun is right on top of my head for fear of the stick coming out/poking me/snapping but I put my hair in a lazy wrap right on top of my head with a flexi this afternoon for a nap when i wan't feeling well and it seemed to work well, little dubious about doing it for a full night's sleep though. what do you think?

I wouldn't do it. A Flexi8 isn't soft, so it can start to hurt during the night.

[HairStickler]

I have tried taking a nap with a flexi in, but the flexi always came undone.