The Flexi-8 / Lilla Rose Thread

[KittyBird]

Thank you, eresh and eadwine! :D

[ARG]

That custom flexi is GORGEOUS! My computer is showing the beads as a light periwinkle, is that correct?

[KittyBird]

Thank you, ARG! I had to google 'light periwinkle' to see what it looks like, but yes, that seems to be correct.

[ARG]

It looks so pretty in your hair.

Why can't they make a larger variety of blue beaded flexi's? I think I'd buy them all...

[Kaelee]

It looks so pretty in your hair.

Why can't they make a larger variety of blue beaded flexi's? I think I'd buy them all...

Me too! :laugh:

[Venefica]

KittyBird that is a gorgeous hair clip and it looks so good in your hair.

[woolyleprechaun]

So many gorgeous flexis! Here's my collection :D These things are addictive...
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z369/woolyleprechaun/th_WP_20140414_011_zps1081a6ae.jpg (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/woolyleprechaun/media/WP_20140414_011_zps1081a6ae.jpg.html)

[Long_hair_bear]

My party flexis came in! I got them free for hosting a party! The first one is a flexi you can only get by hosting a party, so I feel special. :)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/becky_bear_is_cute/aa8c721998ddc6936cb92dbb0e81d35e.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/becky_bear_is_cute/39a0550f4162ed9d64b016d0008bab1f.jpg

[woolyleprechaun]

My party flexis came in! I got them free for hosting a party! The first one is a flexi you can only bet by hosting a party, so I feel special. :)

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/becky_bear_is_cute/aa8c721998ddc6936cb92dbb0e81d35e.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/becky_bear_is_cute/39a0550f4162ed9d64b016d0008bab1f.jpg

I was upstaged just 9 minutes after posting my collection ;) A special 'hosting' flexi?! *drool*

[Isa-belle]

Kittybird - I'm definitely going to try this. Beautiful hairdos, as usual!

eresh - I would love to see you post a video or two showing how you make these beautiful braided buns with Flexis. :flower:

[Long_hair_bear]

I was upstaged just 9 minutes after posting my collection ;) A special 'hosting' flexi?! *drool*

But you have a pretty collection. :)

[ARG]

My party flexis came in! I got them free for hosting a party! The first one is a flexi you can only get by hosting a party, so I feel special. :)


So pretty! Are those Aurora Borealis beads around the 8?

[KittyBird]

Thank you Venefica and Isa-Belle! :)
Woolyleprechaun, I like your collection. Flexis are definitely very addictive! I was a bit naughty yesterday, and I ordered the Daisy flexi (https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18799&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.71&ReferringDealerID=823487) in size L. :o

Today I'm wearing the Roman Stone in a sectioned nautilus bun.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001482x500_zps49b8a45d.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001964x1000_zpsad82d595.jpg)

[Long_hair_bear]

So pretty! Are those Aurora Borealis beads around the 8?

Yep, I think so. :)

[CimarronSun]

So many gorgeous flexis! Here's my collection :D These things are addictive...
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z369/woolyleprechaun/th_WP_20140414_011_zps1081a6ae.jpg (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/woolyleprechaun/media/WP_20140414_011_zps1081a6ae.jpg.html)

*squeal* the peacock one again! Officially my favorite! I have one on the way. *squeeeeee!*

And I am loving on longhairbear's flexi of the month, too. That one is so awesome- love the colors! Have to restrain 'cause I am OUT of money.

Kittybird, i'd love to see a step by step how and wear you insert your smaller clips to hold up your bun. I always use extra pins but you are only using the flexi?

[Isa-belle]

:thud: Another stunning style, Kittybird!
I too would love to see/read a step-by-step on this one.

Thank you Venefica and Isa-Belle! :)
Woolyleprechaun, I like your collection. Flexis are definitely very addictive! I was a bit naughty yesterday, and I ordered the Daisy flexi (https://secure.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartNew/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18799&CatalogueID=204&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=67.71&ReferringDealerID=823487) in size L. :o

Today I'm wearing the Roman Stone in a sectioned nautilus bun.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001482x500_zps49b8a45d.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001964x1000_zpsad82d595.jpg)

[Scarlet_Heart]

Does anyone have this flexi (http://www.flexi8.com/2380.html?id=zxvdsvi8)? Celtic knot with garnet beads? I'm feeling very tempted and would love to see an action shot if someone has it.

[Kaelee]

Oh my Kittybird, I'm really tempted to get that Roman Stone clip now!

[AlyBlu]

And then I re-did the bun because I wanted to try it with two Ls. This is wonderful!
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0004410x500_zpsf1ad4f4e.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0004819x1000_zps6f2775d9.jpg)

Beyond stunning!!!

[Avaya]

Today I'm wearing the Roman Stone in a sectioned nautilus bun.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001482x500_zps49b8a45d.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001964x1000_zpsad82d595.jpg)

Your hair just gets more amazing every time I see it! :thud: Beautiful, beautiful head of hair you have KittyBird!

[Kaelee]

Inspired by all you guys with the smaller flexis, I tried a large copper rose flexi that I recently acquired in a nautilus bun....

PERFECT FIT! I can't believe it! Disc bun requires a mega, but nautilus works best with a Large. (XL is doable but a little too big and less secure.)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/005_zps121dda4b.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/005_zps121dda4b.jpg.html)

[Else]

Kaelee, the copper rose flexi looks lovely! :) I'm a little bit jealous that a size l works in your nautilus. I received a size l flexi yesterday and every bun is too big and my pony tail is too small for wearing it as a hair tie. But I'm happy Steve could send me this fotm anyhow! It's pretty and maybe I give a try making a new mega flexi out of my other clips.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c3/65/0b/c3650b4813eaa9fe6b5c4b535111b76e.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/412082/fotm.jpg

[Shorty89]

Here are my two.

My treasured Winter FOTM

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

And my brand new beautiful April FoTM. Excuse the weird bun. I was excited to try it and didn't care what the bun looked like.
http://i.imgur.com/joISTCe.jpg

[sourgrl]

Kaelee, thank you for sharing! There are some flexi I'd love to have but they're only available in large. I need to perfect my nautilus bun...

[ARG]

I tried a large copper rose flexi that I recently acquired in a nautilus bun....


I have the same one and I love it! It looks way better with your hair color, though.



http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c3/65/0b/c3650b4813eaa9fe6b5c4b535111b76e.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/412082/fotm.jpg

Else, what FOTM is that? It so pretty!

[Kaelee]

Kaelee, the copper rose flexi looks lovely! :) I'm a little bit jealous that a size l works in your nautilus. I received a size l flexi yesterday and every bun is too big and my pony tail is too small for wearing it as a hair tie. But I'm happy Steve could send me this fotm anyhow! It's pretty and maybe I give a try making a new mega flexi out of my other clips.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c3/65/0b/c3650b4813eaa9fe6b5c4b535111b76e.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/412082/fotm.jpg

WOW!!! I missed that one! What is it? It's gorgeous, I'd love to track one down!


Kaelee, thank you for sharing! There are some flexi I'd love to have but they're only available in large. I need to perfect my nautilus bun...

You're welcome! I didn't have the confidence to wear it to work today, but tonight I put it up in a nautilus with the flexi and tried to pull the coil out with my fingers (gently!) and I almost couldn't do it! :bigeyes: I feel a lot more confident about it now.

[Isa-belle]

My April FOTM just arrived - very fast. I am so pleased with it. Perfect colours and style for spring.

I chose a XL and tried it in a centre-held bun with a couple of extra u-pins.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/e-zabelle/lhc/c1b764be-1696-4115-b4db-29791c0bc0cb_zps39c39731.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/e-zabelle/lhc/2014-04-17flexiAprilFOTMAquaBurst-side1_zpsa9778e68.jpg

[Else]

Else, what FOTM is that? It so pretty!


WOW!!! I missed that one! What is it? It's gorgeous, I'd love to track one down!

It's from August 2012. :o

[Kherome]

WOW!!! I missed that one! What is it? It's gorgeous, I'd love to track one down!



It's called "treasures of the sea" I believe.

[Kaelee]

Isabelle that FOTM looks lovely in your hair (and everyone else who posted them here too. They all look great, I forget who all posted!)

I LOVE the April FOTM. Can't wait to see next month's!

[Valkyriejae]

Question for my fellow International flexi-buyers: If you've bought flexis from consultants, do they charge you for tax?
Whenever I've bought flexis off the website I haven't been charged tax, but I'm about to buy one from a consultant and she expects me to pay Canadian Sales tax (13%) which seems stupid, since that money will just go to her! If the government wants me to pay tax on an item, they make it a customs charge when it enters the country, but she says that lilla rose always charges tax. Have any of you run into this?

[Shorty89]

I didn' t have any GST/PST added on but I didn't go through a consultant.

[CimarronSun]

My April FOTM just arrived - very fast. I am so pleased with it. Perfect colours and style for spring.

I chose a XL and tried it in a centre-held bun with a couple of extra u-pins.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/e-zabelle/lhc/c1b764be-1696-4115-b4db-29791c0bc0cb_zps39c39731.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/e-zabelle/lhc/2014-04-17flexiAprilFOTMAquaBurst-side1_zpsa9778e68.jpg



:heart: you are sooooo elegant. :heart:

That flexi style/ size looks perfect.


Eta, oops wrong name, urg

[Kaelee]

Question for my fellow International flexi-buyers: If you've bought flexis from consultants, do they charge you for tax?
Whenever I've bought flexis off the website I haven't been charged tax, but I'm about to buy one from a consultant and she expects me to pay Canadian Sales tax (13%) which seems stupid, since that money will just go to her! If the government wants me to pay tax on an item, they make it a customs charge when it enters the country, but she says that lilla rose always charges tax. Have any of you run into this?

Consultants pay the sales tax to Lilla Rose, then Lilla Rose submits the sales tax to the state for the consultant (this saves paperwork for consultants.) So a consultant has already paid sales tax on the retail value of the clip by the time they get it- when the customer pays sales tax to the consultant, they're basically reimbursing them for sales tax already paid. That's it in a nutshell.

Canadian taxes are high! Wow! 13% seems like a lot to me. I'm used to Pennsylvania sales tax, it's only 6%.

[Kaelee]

Kaelee... I think I may have inadvertantly insulted you a while back. You asked what looked better/ more secure, an XL or mega and I said the XL. BUT I was assuming you were using it on a bun like the nautilus or centerheld or with extra pins. And you just wrote that you need a mega to do your disc bun. Oops! I am sooo terribly sorry! Both look good on you, both sizes. I personally LIKE the look of a huuuge bun with a smaller flexi lookin all kinds of ornamental. That said, yes there are some buns that need a mega if the bun requires anchor-age (lol) across the whole thing. So if that is the case for your disc bun then... well I am an idiot. I apologize. I have felt bad ever since you expressed frustration at the... atmosphere the thread had taken and then I began to wonder, "did Ido it?!" I never never wanted to insult. :(

Both sizes look great on you, really! *great*

I have been using XL and they work fantastic for centerheld but there is NO WAY I can stuff all my hair into one! I have a custom mega on the way and I am hoping it doesn't look akward... because I just *prefer* the look of the smaller ones but want to have something that I can fit all my hair up into quickly (oh wait, that would be Ficcare, lol)

I am sorry! :flower:

Awe! I don't remember who it was that started it, I certainly haven't been holding anything against you! :flower:

I'm sporting a large right now in a nautilus, and I am honestly surprised it holds so well. An XL is a little too big for a nautilus on me, actually! It's doable (so I can wear my precious December FOTM :D) but it's not something I would ordinarily choose. I didn't know I could wear larges. I'm really, really, happy (and already window shopping for the next large clip to purchase, since so many styles are available in large that aren't available in mega!) XL is kind of the "awkward in between size" for me- it works for a few different things, but not well for any of them. :laugh:

[Venefica]

Isa-belle that hair clip is just stunning and the bun it is in are even more beautiful.

[CimarronSun]

Oh good. LOL. I've been worried. It is hard to communicate, I am on a iphone, homeschooling kids, trying to clean a house and just... distracted. I edited my post cause I think it was a 3(or more) way thing. I was responding to someone else but qquite a few pwople had just posted mega pics too, you and others. And they look good but in my idiotic way I was trying to say I love the smaller ones. Oh my goodness. I am just sorry. I think too, I am excited about my new found way of sectioning buns and being able to wear clips thought were too small before. Eh.

[Valkyriejae]

Okay, that kind of makes sense. But then why does Flexi never charge me sales tax? And also the one time I ordered from another consultant they didn't cahrge me tax either?

Tax is actually lower than it used to be in Canada - they've dropped it from 15% (part of why it's so high is cause it's really 2 taxes - 5%GST-goods and service tax, 8%PST - provincial sales tax) and it varies from province to province...



Consultants pay the sales tax to Lilla Rose, then Lilla Rose submits the sales tax to the state for the consultant (this saves paperwork for consultants.) So a consultant has already paid sales tax on the retail value of the clip by the time they get it- when the customer pays sales tax to the consultant, they're basically reimbursing them for sales tax already paid. That's it in a nutshell.

Canadian taxes are high! Wow! 13% seems like a lot to me. I'm used to Pennsylvania sales tax, it's only 6%.

[eadwine]

You lucky folks.. it is 21% here :(

[retrotussi]

Want to share my two favourite flexies at the moment, simple drop garnet red and FOTM March 2014 Fan-tastic (both XL)
I love them so much!!
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae3/retrotussi/DSCF6839_zps8d76e157.jpg (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/retrotussi/media/DSCF6839_zps8d76e157.jpg.html) http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae3/retrotussi/DSCF6637_zpsad21b8de.jpg (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/retrotussi/media/DSCF6637_zpsad21b8de.jpg.html)

[Kaelee]

Oh good. LOL. I've been worried. It is hard to communicate, I am on a iphone, homeschooling kids, trying to clean a house and just... distracted. I edited my post cause I think it was a 3(or more) way thing. I was responding to someone else but qquite a few pwople had just posted mega pics too, you and others. And they look good but in my idiotic way I was trying to say I love the smaller ones. Oh my goodness. I am just sorry. I think too, I am excited about my new found way of sectioning buns and being able to wear clips thought were too small before. Eh.

Yea, there were more than one person involved. I really couldn't help but think some of the comments were directed at me, although I admit to being sick at the time and therefore an emotional wreck as well. :laugh: I don't remember who said what.

I think smaller flexis look great too, but comfort and hold trumps looks. If it doesn't fit comfortably, it doesn't fit comfortably! I do love the large bun/small flexi look it's just not always achievable.


Okay, that kind of makes sense. But then why does Flexi never charge me sales tax? And also the one time I ordered from another consultant they didn't cahrge me tax either?

Tax is actually lower than it used to be in Canada - they've dropped it from 15% (part of why it's so high is cause it's really 2 taxes - 5%GST-goods and service tax, 8%PST - provincial sales tax) and it varies from province to province...

Flexi8.com is different from Lilla Rose consultants. Same parent company, but Lillarose is their sales devision...it's kind of complicated. :laugh: The other consultant may not have charged you tax because they felt it wasn't fair for you to have to pay it, or some other reason. They took that cut themselves, then, instead of you paying it.

[sourgrl]

Hm, I don't think I've shared my little flexi family here! I received this month's FOTM and love it! The center piece reminds me of the sun in the movie Tangled

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sagon069/d2886d22-27e1-4420-935b-9a9f037f9f6c_zps7a660e85.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sagon069/media/d2886d22-27e1-4420-935b-9a9f037f9f6c_zps7a660e85.jpg.html)

And the rest of my pretties :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sagon069/0677defd-bbef-4c55-a595-75fb5eaa43b0_zps33da5ada.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sagon069/media/0677defd-bbef-4c55-a595-75fb5eaa43b0_zps33da5ada.jpg.html)

[Kaelee]

Beautiful!!! That starfish is growing on me! The dragonfly remains my absolute favorite though (actually, I think I'd part with my entire Ficcare collection before I'd part with my Flitter flexi, if the flexi were no longer available!)

[Phalaenopsis]

You lucky folks.. it is 21% here :(
Don't forget that we have great healthcare because of it ;)

[eadwine]

Ehhh.. no we don't?

[lapushka]

Don't forget that we have great healthcare because of it ;)

Same here in Belgium: 21%. Now if that percentage allotted would only *go* to healthcare, then we wouldn't have a problem. Remember they shift and slide all "profits" around here. Remember the silver fund? But I'm not gonna go into politics here any further. So...

[CimarronSun]

Want to share my two favourite flexies at the moment, simple drop garnet red and FOTM March 2014 Fan-tastic (both XL)
I love them so much!!
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae3/retrotussi/DSCF6839_zps8d76e157.jpg (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/retrotussi/media/DSCF6839_zps8d76e157.jpg.html) http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae3/retrotussi/DSCF6637_zpsad21b8de.jpg (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/retrotussi/media/DSCF6637_zpsad21b8de.jpg.html)

Oh that fan! Super pretty. Beautiful hair!

[VanillaTresses]

Oh my! I *love* the lovely hair and Flexis on this thread! It is making me want MORE MORE MORE! :D I currently have a small flexi with wooden beads and a lily, a medium with Jade beads, and an XL with multicolored beads. Definite fan here! I can finally use my medium again. Tell me, how does one order a FOTM?

ETA: Okay, now I see I would need to go to the Lilla Rose site directly. I have always ordered from the Flexi8 site. I am going to have my mind blown by all of these beautiful designs I have been missing!!! :disco:

[KittyBird]

Wow, so many gorgeous pictures have been added since last time I was here! :thud:
Thank you for the comments on my pictures. :D I have been thinking about making a video showing how I do a sectioned bun, but alas, no time to do it yet and my camera sucks. I can do some written instructions though.
1. Detangle and divide your hair in 2 sections - one is the top part of your hair and one is the bottom part. I prefer to make the top section a bit smaller than the bottom.
2. Make a nautilus bun (or any other bun, if you like) with the top part, and secure with your flexi-8.
3. Divide the bottom section in 2. It doesn't matter which side you start with, but I usually do the right section first.
4. Take the right section, and twist it around the bun (clockwise). I pin with u-pins/amish pins as I go, and tuck the ends under and secure them with a spin pin.
5. Take the left section and twist it around (counter-clockwise). Pin as you go around, I use both u-pins and spin pins, for extra security. Tuck the ends under and secure with a spin pin.

Hope any of this makes sense. For the bun in that picture, I ended up using 4 spin pins, 8 u-pins, and 2 bobby pins. For those who don't use spin pins, u-pins and bobby pins will do fine. I just need spin pins because my hair is a slippery beast sometimes :o

[georgia_peach]

Retrotussi, I love your clips, especially the March FOTM Fan-tastic. :crush:

Is it right that sometimes a consultant can find you an old FOTM that's no longer showing on the Lillarose site? I would love to find that Fan-tastic clip in a XS or S.

[Kaelee]

Yep! consultants can often find it. :)

[georgia_peach]

Yep! consultants can often find it. :) Thanks, Kaelee! Could you possibly recommend a consultant? Maybe we aren't supposed to do that in the thread. If so, maybe you could leave me a message on my profile? Sorry, I just don't see anywhere on the lillarose site where I can request a consultant.

ETA: Oh wait, I just found the small print in the bottom right hand side of their home page. I can fill out the request for a consultant there.

[Valkyriejae]

You can also just post on the main LillaRose facebook page if you're looking for a specific flexi. Like "are there any consultants who still have flexi X" kinda thing :)


Thanks, Kaelee! Could you possibly recommend a consultant? Maybe we aren't supposed to do that in the thread. If so, maybe you could leave me a message on my profile? Sorry, I just don't see anywhere on the lillarose site where I can request a consultant.

ETA: Oh wait, I just found the small print in the bottom right hand side of their home page. I can fill out the request for a consultant there.

[Allie_snowflake]

I'm going to buy my first flexi tomorrow! (I just have to decide on one...) When I go to the Lilla Rose website, I get a specific consultant's page. I guess it doesn't matter, but should I request one in my area?

[Kaelee]

It may be beneficial to have a consultant in your area because you can meet to try on sizes and can pick up the clips personally instead of having them shipped to you if you buy from the consultant's personal inventory or have them find something for you that's been discontinued. It isn't required to have one in your area though.

[eadwine]

No need for consultants. I just mailed Flexi on one sold out and it turned out they had one :)

[retrotussi]

@ CimarronSun and Peach: Thank you very much! :)

[KittyBird]

Wow, so many gorgeous pictures have been added since last time I was here! :thud:
Thank you for the comments on my pictures. :D I have been thinking about making a video showing how I do a sectioned bun, but alas, no time to do it yet and my camera sucks. I can do some written instructions though.
1. Detangle and divide your hair in 2 sections - one is the top part of your hair and one is the bottom part. I prefer to make the top section a bit smaller than the bottom.
2. Make a nautilus bun (or any other bun, if you like) with the top part, and secure with your flexi-8.
3. Divide the bottom section in 2. It doesn't matter which side you start with, but I usually do the right section first.
4. Take the right section, and twist it around the bun (clockwise). I pin with u-pins/amish pins as I go, and tuck the ends under and secure them with a spin pin.
5. Take the left section and twist it around (counter-clockwise). Pin as you go around, I use both u-pins and spin pins, for extra security. Tuck the ends under and secure with a spin pin.

Hope any of this makes sense. For the bun in that picture, I ended up using 4 spin pins, 8 u-pins, and 2 bobby pins. For those who don't use spin pins, u-pins and bobby pins will do fine. I just need spin pins because my hair is a slippery beast sometimes :o
I made a quick video last night (http://youtu.be/UJ3cgg5s7pU) and I would have posted it sooner, but my PS Vita didn't want to let me transfer the file to the laptop. It took ages before I got that thing to work. The quality isn't particularly good, but it shows how I do sectioned buns. :)

[Allie_snowflake]

I just ordered the tidepool treasures one in medium! Can't wait to get it! I was able to pick a consultant in my area when I checked out. Just picked first name on list.

[Scarlet_Heart]

What does having a consultant nearby do for you? Because I thought maybe I could save on shipping or something like that, but I went almost through the checkout process (having selected a consultant) and that wasn't the case.

[Kaelee]

What does having a consultant nearby do for you? Because I thought maybe I could save on shipping or something like that, but I went almost through the checkout process (having selected a consultant) and that wasn't the case.

You may be able to save on shipping if you order through the consultant- but most likely only if they happen to maintain an inventory and have what you want on hand (then they may just drop it off to you or you can pick it up, rather than mailing it.) If you order from the consultant's website on LillaRose, LillaRose ships the clips directly to you and the consultant gets the commission.

Having someone nearby DOES give the possible advantage (or disadvantage! :D) of being able to go to parties and/or meet with the consultant to try on clips in person, get sizing advice etc. That's not necessary for everyone (and my bank account hurt last time I went to a party! ;))

[Scarlet_Heart]

Great information, thanks Kaelee!

[Kaelee]

Great information, thanks Kaelee!

You're welcome!!! A lot of it depends on what each individual consultant is willing to do, or has on hand. Some don't keep inventory, and some do. Some don't do parties, some do. So it really depends on who you meet.

[CimarronSun]

Oh, oh, oh, look what came in the mail today! I sent Flexi8 some amethyst and rose quartz beads and he made this lovely custom:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0418141715-1.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0418141715-1.jpg.html)

I was so excited that I opened it in the driveway and put it on. Spice was waiting for me so I let her be in the photo. :heart: then I realized the bun was really clumsy looking so went and got a comb and redid it. Spice was too cute, so I'll just post her picture, bad bun and all. But, here is the better bun:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0418141735c.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0418141735c.jpg.html)

And I got the peacock flexi! I have wanted peacocks my whole life...

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Cimarron/Mobile%20Uploads/0418141728a.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/Cimarron/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0418141728a.jpg.html)

Big difference between the Mega and an XL! I didn't think my beads would fit right on an XL and the Mega works nicely for covering my whole bun and not needing any extra pins. I haven't tried on the peacock one yet.

[Scarlet_Heart]

Wow... those are beautiful! How nice of them to be so accommodating with the beads you provided!

PS- I love Spice!

[Kaelee]

That custom flexi is AMAZING!!! Is it heavy? It looks heavy with those stone beads. So pretty though!!!

[eadwine]

Another thing I didn't know was possible with flexi.. sending your own beads.. wow..

looks amazing!!

[Hairitic]

Wow, that custom is gorgeous! Love it. ;)

[Wosie]

Very good-looking flexi, CimarronSun! Those colours fit so well together.
I love how accommodating they are at flexi8, creating flexis from customers' own beads and ideas. Two thumbs up from me! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[CimarronSun]

It *is* heavier. Real amethyst and quartz, not plastic or glass beads. But it didn't bother me, it isn't excessively heavy.

I emailed first and asked if I could send him a necklace that I love but never wear and he said yes, but also send in a design as well. It makes it go faster on his end since he only charges a $5 fee for customs. So I sketched what I thought would look good and he chose the spacers. I am not terribly picky anyways, so it was all painless and easy and he strung the beads and sent it back after I paid with paypal. Easy enough! And now I can wear those beads. I had the necklace for eh... around 10 years? And never wore it! It was made by Barefoot Maiden (etsy) although back then she was called Maiden's Treasures.

I love turquoise... I think it'd be great to have a flexi made with real turquiose... but I would have to buy the stones since I don't have any that I want to take off a necklace or hairstick. I probably won't be buying any expensive beads anytime soon. Well I do have one necklace but it only has 2 turquoise stones and they're rather large, it probably wouldn't work for a flexi.

[Kina]

^ I really love how it's asymmetrical, yet still balanced. It's a beautiful piece and looks beautiful on you.

[Kaelee]

Check out www.firemountaingems.com for beads, they have a WIDE selection and pretty good prices. Although the holes in the beads have to be wide enough to accommodate the wire, that might be tricky.

You're making me want custom things too now, LOL!

[CimarronSun]

No, no! Don't encourage me!

What sort of gem/ stone/ jewels do you like? For me it is amethyst and turquoise (NOT together though). And the thought of REAL is way more appealing than look-a-like fake "stones". I breezed through the artificial stones at the craft store and thought... "nah".

[Kaelee]

Amethyst is one, but right now I'm on an ANYTHING BLUE kick. Blue (especially teal/aqua) and purple are my two favorite colors. I agree, fake is...bleh. I have a pair of "tuquoise" acrylic hairsticks that I really don't love half as much as I thought I would.

Don't look if you don't want to be enabled:

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H20E2580CL

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H20E6084CL

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H20D7266CL

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H202100GE

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H205551KX

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H203800GS

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H209934GS

I have NO IDEA how big the holes are in these/whether the wire will fit through, unfortunately. I'd have to ask Flexi what gauge wire they use and Fire Mountain what size the holes are.

[Stellaaa]

Oh no ...
you guyz ....
I can resist EVERY sparkly flexi because I generally hate fakey fakey stones. All that glass that calls itself crystal. And AB coatings. And so on.

But I LOVES real rocks ...

Great use of an otherwise useless necklace, Cimarron Sun.

[CimarronSun]

I know Stellaa!

And... I looked. Insert thudpile, smiley with eyes bugging out, and the one hiding behind couch, sigh.

#2 link would be beautiful in your hair, Kaelee. (Oh and look, free butterflies... those are cute! I put Flexis on my daughter too.)

Mr. Flexi (I am hesitant to use people's real names) had to get a smaller gauge wire to make mine because *i* didn't think about hole size before sending. Soooo, he can make it work but I felt bad for causing extra trouble.... extra trouble, hehe, like a mountain of beads coming to his mailbox. Ooo. Sorryz.

Oh my alpaca is alarm calling gotta go.

[eresh]

Lots of new photos since I last looked!!
Looking good with your copper rose Kaelee!

That FOTM is so beautiful, the shimmer on the brown beads.
I had it made with anothe center as I'm not really a sea person (treasures of the sea, this fotm was called if I remember correctly?)

Isa-belle, whoa....such elegant buns you make!
Sourgrl too with that fotm, the colours really pop!

CimarronSun...OMG!!!! Beautiful custom flexi!!!

[TrapperCreekD]

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H203800GS


:crush: This would be so gorgeous on a flexi!


Question: Where does Lilla Rose ship from? I'm thinking about ordering from them when I get my next flexi, but Flexi8 is super fast because they're only a state away.

ETA: Nevermind, I see they're also in CA. :)

[CimarronSun]

http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H201077GE

Oh, see, this is the sorta thing I shouldn't be looking at. I like it.

And Miss Alpaca was alarm calling at a raccoon... in broad daylight. Hmm! Logging going on across the road and all the critters are being displaced. Very sad. Poor guy.

Hope the link works.

[Kaelee]

Lilla Rose ships from California. :)

Wearing my mega Copper Rose today (I love it so much I have it in two sizes!) and just had to get an outside picture:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/014_zpsadf8f11d.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/014_zpsadf8f11d.jpg.html)

I have two more flexis on the way (larges). I've been bad. So excited though! One is gold with a flower center and blue beads/crystals and the other is a silver butterfly with purple (not AB) beads. :D

[CimarronSun]

I made a quick video last night (http://youtu.be/UJ3cgg5s7pU) and I would have posted it sooner, but my PS Vita didn't want to let me transfer the file to the laptop. It took ages before I got that thing to work. The quality isn't particularly good, but it shows how I do sectioned buns. :)

This is a GREAT video! I tried to follow along, and my bun feels very secure but LOL! When I looked in the mirror my Flexi was InSiDe oUt. Duuuuuuh. LOL. The peacock is under the "8". Man! And it is so comfy I don't want to take it down but I look like... wow.

[Kaelee]

This is a GREAT video! I tried to follow along, and my bun feels very secure but LOL! When I looked in the mirror my Flexi was InSiDe oUt. Duuuuuuh. LOL. The peacock is under the "8". Man! And it is so comfy I don't want to take it down but I look like... wow.

LOL don't worry, I witnessed someone else do this exact thing. I didn't think it was possible to put a flexi in upside down but you're not alone! :laugh:

[eadwine]

Been there done that. I might have posted a picture of this back in the day, YEARS ago hahaha

[Kaelee]

Managed to squish a medium flexi into a nautilus bun. :laugh: It's actually very comfortable and secure, but I feel like it looks a little goofy.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/015_zps5d15fba9.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/015_zps5d15fba9.jpg.html)

[lapushka]

Managed to squish a medium flexi into a nautilus bun. :laugh: It's actually very comfortable and secure, but I feel like it looks a little goofy.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/015_zps5d15fba9.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/015_zps5d15fba9.jpg.html)

It actually looks *really* nice! I like a Flexi8 that is snug and fits the bun.

[Kaelee]

It actually looks *really* nice! I like a Flexi8 that is snug and fits the bun.

I prefer larges for this bun myself...it's not just snug, it's "almost can't close it and I had to wiggle it through in a way that risks breaking hairs to get it to close at all". :laugh: I really just wanted to see if I could do it. I can...but larges fit better. Still, I'm happy I can wear mediums this way because I have a few mediums that I would like to wear in more ways. :D

[Kina]

You have such lovely hair Kaelee, it's so smooth and thick. The bun looks fine, my ocd just wishes the flexi were a bit more centered.

[Kaelee]

You have such lovely hair Kaelee, it's so smooth and thick. The bun looks fine, my ocd just wishes the flexi were a bit more centered.

I think that's the issue I have with it too. It's not centered so it looks too small. Though still I prefer the large because it actually fits the whole center of the bun and I don't have to torque it through the thickest part (and snag hairs.)

[CimarronSun]

Oh that poor Flexi, "this was NOT in my job description!" ;)

Medium is over stuffed, for sure. What do you usually do with mediums, half ups? I do not have any that size.

Flexis are amazingly strong... they really put up with a lot.

[Kaelee]

Oh that poor Flexi, "this was NOT in my job description!" ;)

Medium is over stuffed, for sure. What do you usually do with mediums, half ups? I do not have any that size.

Flexis are amazingly strong... they really put up with a lot.

It's not as bad as an XL in a disc bun...that one is usually painful for me AND the flexi!

LOL Usually ponytails. Small or medium works for ponytails but it has to be one of the bigger smalls for it to work. I can't close a lot of the smalls, so I went to medium and I use tricks to make them fit. ;)

[chen bao jun]

Kaelee, I'm of the "I think that flexi looks a bit squished in there" camp although the bun looks nice and you could get away with it, if you want to. But to me, on the right side of the photo (I guess its the left side of your bun) the flexi is burrowing really deep in there (which is what makes it look crooked, I actually think it IS centered) and it just looks like--well, like your hair is squished in there and would like some room to breathe.
And if you are actually breaking hairs, I think that pretty much answers the size question of that flexi and that particular style bun. I wouldn't.

[Kaelee]

Kaelee, I'm of the "I think that flexi looks a bit squished in there" camp although the bun looks nice and you could get away with it, if you want to. But to me, on the right side of the photo (I guess its the left side of your bun) the flexi is burrowing really deep in there (which is what makes it look crooked, I actually think it IS centered) and it just looks like--well, like your hair is squished in there and would like some room to breathe.
And if you are actually breaking hairs, I think that pretty much answers the size question of that flexi and that particular style bun. I wouldn't.

I agree with you...sometimes I have it so tight I feel like I could pop the flexi (and I don't think anyone's actually done that, they're strong little things!) I don't wear mediums in a bun normally, I just really wanted to see if I could. This is probably the last time I'll do it, but I do know it's possible. ;) I just had to see if it is possible.

[chen bao jun]

Its nice to know they don't pop. Not that I am about to have that issue. My large never held a whole bun, there was no question. For a long time, it was annoying because my XL was much too big for a whole bun. But now it can do it--though on the second notch in, not the outermost notch so it will be a long, long before I outgrow that. Meanwhile I have found that the large holds a ponytail very comfortably. I don't wear ponytails very much, but I hope eventually (this means years) I can use this in a center held bun.
Not inspired to buy more right now because even though the issue is working itself out gradually, the fact really is still that the large is too small and the XL is too big for what I want it for (holding whole buns. And for me, buns means cinnabuns and nautilus buns basically, i can't do any others yet. And my nautilus is still really too tight, I need some more length). Well, I guess the complaint that the Xl is so very much bigger than the L has been done to death on here. And from photos I've seen, the mega looks about twice as large as the XL, lol, so I actually doubt I will ever be able to get into that...I was so interested to see that they do do custom beading though. I love that flexi with the semi precious stones. Though I do have to say, that in spite of the fact that on the website flexis can look kind of homemade, they seem to lose that homemade look when the person wearing them has a beautiful bun and also some of the FOTMs from lilla rose look really spectacular to begin with. So maybe I will join you all on here eventually. But I really don't want to buy another flexi until I can really fit XLs well. On the second notch in, they are in the hair, they are holding the hair but to me they look unevenly placed in my hair and I don't like that, even if they are securely holding my hair.

[Kaelee]

Oh the photos on the website aren't that good. :-\ The April FOTM looked kind of blah on the website and I almost didn't buy one, but my eyes all but fell out when I saw it in person. The photos on the website lack depth of color or something.

"In between sizes" is an issue for a lot of people, you're not alone!

[eadwine]

I think it looks great, just a matter of which bun.

Can you try this one with the M and the L, see what gives. The pin needs to go in and come out far on the inside of the coils. Position doesn't really matter, further up or down or slanted. You can compact this bun quite a bit by rolling the hair first. Also the number of fingers in the coil can differ, three or four, as long as it holds the insides down so the coil isn't too big for them to come back out through the hole hehe.

http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/eadwine/media/Haarspul/10secbun.mp4.html


A bit dark, sorry, this was made a long time ago, wayyy before chop even came into the picture hehe.

[Sunny Sunshine]

Woooow. it looks great, Kaelee!!!


Lilla Rose ships from California. :)

Wearing my mega Copper Rose today (I love it so much I have it in two sizes!) and just had to get an outside picture:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/014_zpsadf8f11d.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/014_zpsadf8f11d.jpg.html)

I have two more flexis on the way (larges). I've been bad. So excited though! One is gold with a flower center and blue beads/crystals and the other is a silver butterfly with purple (not AB) beads. :D

[Kaelee]

I've done it with both, there are pictures of a large upthread somewhere. Twisting the hair first means I don't have enough hair to wrap and less fingers means I can't get the stick in without a painful amount of torque unfortunately.


I think it looks great, just a matter of which bun.

Can you try this one with the M and the L, see what gives. The pin needs to go in and come out far on the inside of the coils. Position doesn't really matter, further up or down or slanted. You can compact this bun quite a bit by rolling the hair first. Also the number of fingers in the coil can differ, three or four, as long as it holds the insides down so the coil isn't too big for them to come back out through the hole hehe.

http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/eadwine/media/Haarspul/10secbun.mp4.html


A bit dark, sorry, this was made a long time ago, wayyy before chop even came into the picture hehe.

[VanillaTresses]

Thanks to this enabling thread, I am expecting a medium Flitter Flexi to be in my mailbox sometime afternoon tomorrow... yipee! :) Pics to come! This is the 1st time I have ordered through the Lilla Rose site, so many more choices (than the Flexi-8 site). Now I can't wait to see what each FOTM is... :o

[Hairitic]

LOL don't worry, I witnessed someone else do this exact thing. I didn't think it was possible to put a flexi in upside down but you're not alone! :laugh:


I think that was me and didn't I do it 2 or 3 times, lol? D'oh. :p

[CimarronSun]

LOL! Well it is really easy to do when you insert the stick first and the whole clip rotates. Natuarally I didn't check in a mirror before continuing. The peacock tail is NOT one you really want pressed into your bun either. :shock:

That Flitter one IS so pretty, Vanilla! Now I have 3 XLs... perhaps I need a large in Flitter (or... gah... custom turquoise) for those Nautilus bun thingies. Psssh... I need to stop. <whimper>

Chen, what did you mean by they look "homemade"? Do you mean they look poorly made? Heh, as an Etsy fan, homemade/ handcrafted is a sign of quality (to me) rather than mass produced. But if you're worried they are fragile, well, actually they're very strong. I cannot believe I haven't popped one open. I have exerted force on them that would have broken any other hairtoy. Or maybe you just do not like the beads? I would love to know more of your thoughts!

[Kaelee]

Woooow. it looks great, Kaelee!!!

Thanks!!! I have this in both mega and large, I'm wearing the large today in a nautilus. The dress I'm wearing for Easter has roses on it too, so I'm matching! :)

I highly recommend Flitter- I recently ordered two larges for myself (they should be here this week I hope!) and I'm almost shocked that Flitter isn't one of them! I have it in a mega and it's my all time favorite hair toy. SO beautiful. One of these days I'll have it in a large too.

[Kaelee]

http://s1145.photobucket.com/user/eadwine/media/Haarspul/10secbun.mp4.html


A bit dark, sorry, this was made a long time ago, wayyy before chop even came into the picture hehe.

WOW Eadwine, you have some gorgeous hair!!!!

[eadwine]

WOW Eadwine, you have some gorgeous hair!!!!
Thank you!! :) There are better pictures in the show your henna thread. This film doesn't do it justice :)

[chen bao jun]

LOL!

Chen, what did you mean by they look "homemade"? Do you mean they look poorly made? Heh, as an Etsy fan, homemade/ handcrafted is a sign of quality (to me) rather than mass produced. But if you're worried they are fragile, well, actually they're very strong. I cannot believe I haven't popped one open. I have exerted force on them that would have broken any other hairtoy. Or maybe you just do not like the beads? I would love to know more of your thoughts!

The ones I have don't look poorly made exactly, but the large looks like a craft project, the XL looks a lot better, though.
I think I do have a prejudice against certain types of beads. But I repeat, when I see them in action shots, they look so incredibly better than they do on the site. I do like the Lilla rose ones though. Its something I'm thinking about. I can be very opinionated, lol but I am willing to change my mind.
You do have beautiful hair.

[CimarronSun]

I see! It is good to be choosy, Chen. Maybe you do not end up with sooo many hairtoys that you won't wear/ don't love.

...I am trying-and failing- not to ask which one is The Craft Project. LOL

[LauraLongLocks]

If I rest my head against anything while wearing a flexi8 it pops it open and it comes out. Any way to prevent this? I can't sit in a recliner chair or rest my head against the car seat when I'm driving. I have to perpetually keep my head bent forward. I hate that. I generally have to keep my head bent forward no matter what the style or hairtoy so that it doesn't touch the backs of chairs and get messed up. Especially while driving I find this very annoying and uncomfortable.

[Aderyn]

Only thing I can think of to help with that issue is to make sure your Flexi-8 is tightly holding the bun on the third notch. Not that the bun is tight and pulling on your scalp, just that there is as much hair as possible shoved into the flexi 8. When I sleep, I sometimes wear a Large Flexi-8, and it takes a bit of effort to get it in (I try to fit as much hair as possible into it), but once it's in it doesn't budge a bit and I toss and turn a lot when I'm sleeping.

[Kherome]

If I rest my head against anything while wearing a flexi8 it pops it open and it comes out. Any way to prevent this? I can't sit in a recliner chair or rest my head against the car seat when I'm driving. I have to perpetually keep my head bent forward. I hate that. I generally have to keep my head bent forward no matter what the style or hairtoy so that it doesn't touch the backs of chairs and get messed up. Especially while driving I find this very annoying and uncomfortable.

My guess would be you need a different size maybe?

[LauraLongLocks]

I know I have the right size, because nothing smaller will fit some of my buns. I'm using an XL on most of my buns, and the L doesn't fit unless it is a center-held bun. I only have one M and I can use it for half-ups and maybe a folded braid.

[chen bao jun]

Here it is. I do not know the name. It's a large I bought off of ebay and cleaned up. It's the long silver beads I haven't liked. but of course now that I take a photo, it looks quite lovely in the shot, not like a craft project at all. maybe I was mistaken? Or maybe it just doesn't suit my hair?
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2334_zps1678b46e.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2334_zps1678b46e.jpg.html)

I see! It is good to be choosy, Chen. Maybe you do not end up with sooo many hairtoys that you won't wear/ don't love.

...I am trying-and failing- not to ask which one is The Craft Project. LOL

[AlyBlu]

To keep mine from popping when I lean back, I have wrapped a small hair tie around the end of the metal stick, then hook the flex, and then pull the edge of the hair tie around the tip of the stick. I use dark hair ties to match my hair. It helps keep the slightly loose ones in place also. If this did not make sense, let me know and I will try and load a few pics.

[CimarronSun]

Chen, yeah, something does look "off". I like the color of the beads themselves- maybe they'd look better on a copper colored flexi. And the centerpiece looks like it should have had something IN it where it is plain smooth metal. ?? Do they still make this design?

If you like Flexi's and they hold good for you, I think you should try another one. There are so many options!

[chen bao jun]

LauraLL, for driving, especially long distances, I put my hair in that unwrapped bun which is held by 3 small claw clips on the sides and top. I can lean my head back when wearing this bun and it is very secure. I also have covered my car head rest with satin.

[CimarronSun]

Chen, yeah, something does look "off". I like the color of the beads themselves- maybe they'd look better on a copper colored flexi. And the centerpiece looks like it should have had something IN it where it is plain smooth metal. ?? Do they still make this design?

If you like Flexi's and they hold good for you, I think you should try another one. There are so many options!

[LauraLongLocks]

To keep mine from popping when I lean back, I have wrapped a small hair tie around the end of the metal stick, then hook the flex, and then pull the edge of the hair tie around the tip of the stick. I use dark hair ties to match my hair. It helps keep the slightly loose ones in place also. If this did not make sense, let me know and I will try and load a few pics. I think I understand. That's brilliant. Thank you!


LauraLL, for driving, especially long distances, I put my hair in that unwrapped bun which is held by 3 small claw clips on the sides and top. I can lean my head back when wearing this bun and it is very secure. I also have covered my car head rest with satin. Great suggestion. I will figure out a way to cover my headrests in the vehicles with satin. I need some way to move it from one headrest to another since we are always switching drivers and seats. Maybe just a satin pillowcase over the top of the seat?

[chen bao jun]

You know, CimarronSun, as I was taking my daily walk, I suddenly had the same thought that I see you wrote down here. It suddenly struck that me that there must have once been something in that odd-looking blank space. did I write before that I got it on ebay? It was cheap enough that it doesn't matter that its not quite right. I got it basically to check if I should actually be wearing a large instead of an x-large--just before I was able to fit the xlarge, of course. (though i don't fit it that well). I have no idea what design it possibly was before it was (probably) cannibalized. Maybe someone here who has been buying flexis for a long time might know?
When I saw the photo of the beads, I realized that I quite like those amber colored beads also. It works for me for ponytails or braids, so I may get crafty and glue something in the empty space. I don't know.
The thing is, my musical note one (the x-large) while not looking homemade at all, doesn't really suit me much better. And while I am sure there are flexis that would (I have my eye on the 'flitter' and also on that beautiful blue cameo one), it seems silly to buy them right now because I really don't 'quite' fit the XL yet. I will post an action photo later and show you what I mean. Though I think some take this subject, shall we say, a bit too seriously (there have been so many posts recently complaining about other people's flexis not fitting, which I don't see why you would care) even though I can now make the XL stay in my hair when I use the second notch, I wouldn't say it actually 'fit' and its annoying to me, and the much smaller large is too small to put a whole bun into, which is what I want it for, so I don't quite see the point of buying something that currently has no size that fits me.
[/I]
Chen, yeah, something does look "off". I like the color of the beads themselves- maybe they'd look better on a copper colored flexi. And the centerpiece looks like it should have had something IN it where it is plain smooth metal. ?? Do they still make this design?

If you like Flexi's and they hold good for you, I think you should try another one. There are so many options!

[chen bao jun]

LauraLL, can it possibly be that the L is too small and the XL is still slightly too large, since they have that ridiculous size difference between them? I'm not saying that IS so, just that it might be.
I think a satin pillow case over the back of the car sear is a great idea. that's basically what I sewed for mine.

I know I have the right size, because nothing smaller will fit some of my buns. I'm using an XL on most of my buns, and the L doesn't fit unless it is a center-held bun. I only have one M and I can use it for half-ups and maybe a folded braid.

[CimarronSun]

... the blue cameo :cloud9: That one really appeals to me too.

I think I am between sizes as well. :\ you can work with one too small but one too big is a bit more difficult. Maybe I will tie the ribbon onto the stick side of my mega one. I like them quite snug fitting and that one popped open on ME in the car yesterday just like the previous poster, Laura. In my case I think it was because the flexi was a little too loose and yet the size down is WAY too small for anything but centerheld (but great for centerheld!)

We feel your sizing pain. Heh.

[chen bao jun]

I am working on growing more hair, so that I also can use smaller hairtoys! I can't do anything centerheld--I think I need at least 6 inches more hair for that.
I hope tying the ribbon around the stick will work for you, CimarronSun. i really wish they'd do something about the wonky sizing. it's like they havechoices in flexis for 'normal' length or thickness hair but once you outgrow a large, they have no idea of what the increments are.

[CimarronSun]

So Chen (LOL, I feel like we are taking over the thread) can you take say the top half or third and do a mini bun? The thinner the section of hair the more wraps you'll get. Then you could bring the bottom layer/ section up and pin it even if it won't go all the way around. Or leave it loose. Would that look okay? This is a lot like what kittybird's video showed- her hair is SO thick, so sectioning is good.

Have you tried a french twist? I always push those, but I cannot pull them off (so sad).

[LauraLongLocks]

LauraLL, can it possibly be that the L is too small and the XL is still slightly too large, since they have that ridiculous size difference between them? I'm not saying that IS so, just that it might be.
I think a satin pillow case over the back of the car sear is a great idea. that's basically what I sewed for mine. I have an extra satin pillowcase that will be put to use right away for this purpose


... the blue cameo :cloud9: That one really appeals to me too.

I think I am between sizes as well. :\ you can work with one too small but one too big is a bit more difficult. Maybe I will tie the ribbon onto the stick side of my mega one. I like them quite snug fitting and that one popped open on ME in the car yesterday just like the previous poster, Laura. In my case I think it was because the flexi was a little too loose and yet the size down is WAY too small for anything but centerheld (but great for centerheld!)

We feel your sizing pain. Heh. Hmm, I'm looking at your avatar picture, and I can't fit all my hair into my flexi like that. It just won't fit. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.

[chen bao jun]

Ok, this was the best I could do. (I just learned to take selfies in the mirror today). I feel that in the artificial light with my dark hair, you can't see my bun at all.But I think you can see what I mean, the XL flexi just doesn't look right.It holds on the second notch and doesn't move, I can shake my head and whatever else, it will stay all day. But it goes in crooked and I think it looks too big. Besides the fact that it somehow is not the best color for me.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/musicalflexi8_zps3e12acd2.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/musicalflexi8_zps3e12acd2.jpg.html)

[CimarronSun]

That one in my avatar IS the one that opened up on me in the car! LOL, just like yours. But if you can stuff more hair into your XL, maybe you can get the clip full enough where it is too tight to pop loose? I think yesterday I didn't do a good job making my bun or something. Maybe the clip is too big. I don't know. Well, the headrest might flatten the "8" out so much that then it reaches the end of the pin/ stick. I don't remember leaning back on the headrest but then again I had a cop behind me acting weird so I wasn't thinking about my hair. I noticed the clip was opened when I got out of my car. So it only ever happens to you in the car?

[CimarronSun]

Ok, this was the best I could do. (I just learned to take selfies in the mirror today). I feel that in the artificial light with my dark hair, you can't see my bun at all.But I think you can see what I mean, the XL flexi just doesn't look right.It holds on the second notch and doesn't move, I can shake my head and whatever else, it will stay all day. But it goes in crooked and I think it looks too big. Besides the fact that it somehow is not the best color for me.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/musicalflexi8_zps3e12acd2.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/musicalflexi8_zps3e12acd2.jpg.html)

Oh, I think it looks GREAT! It doesn't look too big either. Maybe you'd like one with more color? I think the silver looks lovely though!

Looks like you poked the pin in towards the bottom and came out near the top. Maybe feel around first with your free hand to find center (both sides) and try to get it even. I definitely do NOT get mine straight everytime! It is usually too high up and the bun looks like it is dragging out the bottom. Like in the pic with Spice. I can't tell it is in awkward looking until I actually LOOK in a mirror. LOL.

I think the clip does look good in your hair though.

[chen bao jun]

Thank you, CimarronSun. I will try to put it in the way you suggest--I do have trouble with that.I always get it in too low if I get it straight and the bun is popping out the top. I do like color. but I love music and I want to like this one with the note so badly. does it really look like the right size? Compared to how they look in everyone else's buns on this thread (so gorgeous), I just feel that this does not look right.
I still feel I can't see the bun in this photo and that I CAN see a giant piece of lint in my hair or else something on the mirror, I don't know which. I wish I wasn't so obsessive...


Oh, I think it looks GREAT! It doesn't look too big either. Maybe you'd like one with more color? I think the silver looks lovely though!

Looks like you poked the pin in towards the bottom and came out near the top. Maybe feel around first with your free hand to find center (both sides) and try to get it even. I definitely do NOT get mine straight everytime! It is usually too high up and the bun looks like it is dragging out the bottom. Like in the pic with Spice. I can't tell it is in awkward looking until I actually LOOK in a mirror. LOL.

I think the clip does look good in your hair though.

[Kaelee]

Chen, that looks BEAUTIFUL!!!! It looks like the perfect size, actually. Don't worry about it not being straight (unless it bugs you personally)- I really like the skewed look! (although I find mine to be more secure and comfortable if they aren't skewed, that's just me.)

[chen bao jun]

Thank you, Kaelee.

[chen bao jun]

TDidn't see this post before. I will try your suggestion tomorrow on my large flexi 8. Thanks. It would be nice to have options and the large are less expensive. I don't really wear ponytails or braids much and would rather wear a bun.

So Chen (LOL, I feel like we are taking over the thread) can you take say the top half or third and do a mini bun? The thinner the section of hair the more wraps you'll get. Then you could bring the bottom layer/ section up and pin it even if it won't go all the way around. Or leave it loose. Would that look okay? This is a lot like what kittybird's video showed- her hair is SO thick, so sectioning is good.

Have you tried a french twist? I always push those, but I cannot pull them off (so sad).

[Kaelee]

I agree with whoever said the large flexi you have looks modified somehow, by the way. I don't recognize it, and it does look...odd somehow.

[chen bao jun]

Well, I will modify it some more. If I remember right, it cost about $9 including postage, so its not a loss. I know that somewhere in the self made hair toy thread are instructions on making your own flexi, which might help if I could find them, sigh. Anyone have any idea where they might be?

[CimarronSun]

Well I think it looks like the right size... it would be easier to tell in outside light. I always have to run outside to take pictures of the back of my head (I am sooooo weird! But in good company.) My inside pictures are too dark to see any detail- even with all the lights turned on.

[CimarronSun]

Chen, your pm box is full. Twas trying to send link.

[Nightshade]

Check out www.firemountaingems.com for beads, they have a WIDE selection and pretty good prices. Although the holes in the beads have to be wide enough to accommodate the wire, that might be tricky.

You're making me want custom things too now, LOL!

For what it's worth, I strung my sample I sent to Flexi on 22g wire, and they didn't report any issues :)

[chen bao jun]

Sorry! I emptied it somewhat.
I have no idea how I could manage to take a photo outside without a mirror. But I will try to take future photos in my bathroom in daytime. My hair is so black, it can be really hard to see hairstyles in it and so textured that things get indistinct.

Chen, your pm box is full. Twas trying to send link.

[saskia_madding]

I am eagerly awaiting your silver flexi, Nightshade! Please keep us posted. :)

[Nightshade]

I have the dragonfly, cut off the stuff on the back, and I'm working on the enamel, then I'll send it off :)

[eadwine]

Chen that looks gorgeous! Not off or anything :D

My flexi's are often lopsided, non-centered. I don't care as I like casual and if it has to be perfect I'd go nuts hahaha

[chen bao jun]

Thanks, Eadwine. I appreciate that. Apparently, I can't do any better, I took pics today for the wear all your hair toys challenge and tried and tried and it was still crooked (and you still can't really see the bun in my hair though the sun is coming in the window. It is what it is, I guess.
Love your name by the way. My favorite brother's real name is a similar one, Anglo-Saxon name, he was named after a friend of my parents'. People always says, WHAT is your name? So he ends up introducing himself as Ed, but I think the real thing is nicer.

[eadwine]

Eadwine isn't my real name, but it's been my moniker for.. oh dear at least 15 years hahaha :D

[Shorty89]

My flexi from KittyBird came today. It's absolutely gorgeous.

http://i.imgur.com/N3WTm6q.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tfSKYP4.jpg

[chen bao jun]

Yes, that is gorgeous. Eadwine, I knew that was a moniker, but was interested that you picked that one.
My flexi from KittyBird came today. It's absolutely gorgeous. http://i.imgur.com/N3WTm6q.jpg http://i.imgur.com/tfSKYP4.jpg

[chen bao jun]

Okay. I know I have beading wire somewhere in my house. I bought it once and it turned out to be the wrong thing for what I wanted to do, but I never throw anything out and I have actually seen it since several. I know I have beading wire, I have beads, crimps, a tool and great buttons for the middle--but I can't find the wire anywhere, so I can't try to make a flexi 8 tonight (sob).
the way these things work, I will go buy some beading wire and then it will show up.
I am such a disorganized individual, its very sad and I'm frustrated with it

ETA: of course, while looking for the wire I have found all kinds of things I couldn't find when I actually needed them. Scissors sharpeners, buttons to cover, 28 count linen, embossing calligraphy pen.. everything but beading wire.

[kaydana]

Okay. I know I have beading wire somewhere in my house. I bought it once and it turned out to be the wrong thing for what I wanted to do, but I never throw anything out and I have actually seen it since several. I know I have beading wire, I have beads, crimps, a tool and great buttons for the middle--but I can't find the wire anywhere, so I can't try to make a flexi 8 tonight (sob).
the way these things work, I will go buy some beading wire and then it will show up.
I am such a disorganized individual, its very sad and I'm frustrated with it.

Don't worry, beading wire doesn't work too well anyway, it's too floppy. The best stuff for the job is memory wire. Harder to work with, but the end result is much better.

[chen bao jun]

What size should I buy of memory wire? It seems to come in bracelet size and necklace size? I'm guessing necklace--but would that be enough for an XL flexi?

[kaydana]

What size should I buy of memory wire? It seems to come in bracelet size and necklace size? I'm guessing necklace--but would that be enough for an XL flexi?

I use bracelet size. I used two loops (one piece of wire, two loops long, if that makes sense? The memory wire comes as a coil so you just cut off the amount you need) to make mine, and they're exactly the same size as an XL.

[chen bao jun]

Thanks. Is your work posted somewhere on this site? I'd love to see it.

[KittyBird]

My flexi from KittyBird came today. It's absolutely gorgeous.

http://i.imgur.com/N3WTm6q.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tfSKYP4.jpg
It looks perfect in your hair! So gorgeous! :thud:

[kaydana]

Thanks. Is your work posted somewhere on this site? I'd love to see it.

White one (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=131&page=668&p=2640264&viewfull=1#post2640264), baby white one (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=131&page=668&p=2641744&viewfull=1#post2641744), green one (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/entry.php?b=115873), baby green one (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=131&page=684&p=2663839&viewfull=1#post2663839).

If you look at the picture of the flexi drawer here (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/entry.php?b=116163), you can see the white one next to my XL native filigree to see how it compares size-wise.

[KittyBird]

I don't think I'm the only one here who loves the blue flexi-8s, so I took a group picture of my Sapphire Collection :o
(click to see a bigger picture)
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/SapphireCollectionsmall_zpse9da43d6.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/SapphireCollectionbig_zps2fa2f47b.jpg)

[chen bao jun]

Kaydana, i am in love with your handmade flexis. the white one looks just like what I hope to make and the stick solution is amazing!

[kaydana]

Kaydana, i am in love with your handmade flexis. the white one looks just like what I hope to make and the stick solution is amazing!

Thank you! Yeah, the stick solution was a stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. It makes making faux flexis much easier, and they're much more secure than something with a separate stick. Make sure to share pictures when you've made yours, I'd love to see!

[Kaelee]

Kaydana, those green "flexis" are gorgeous!!!

Kittybird, I LOVE your blue collection! I have the Brilliant Bluem on its way to me right now, and I can't wait to see it in person.

[Hairitic]

KittyBird, your blue collection is gorgeous! Thanks for showing us. ;)

[eadwine]

Selfmades, blues.. *thud*

Awesome what a bit of love and patience can make :D

[chen bao jun]

Kittybird, I love your blues too--and I don't even like blue that much.
I do love blue in brown hair, though, so I enjoy seeing photos of blue hairtoys on LHC. Its not so great in black hair though. Red is better.

[Kaelee]

Two new additions to my collection (I'm really surprised that I love the butterfly more than the blue one!!!! Both are beautiful though.)

Brilliant Bluem and Scrollwork Butterfly (both size L)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/001_zps6c40f4ab.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/001_zps6c40f4ab.jpg.html)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/002_zpsaaed8e22.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/002_zpsaaed8e22.jpg.html)

[eadwine]

They look beautiful in that bun :D

[Ruzovy]

wow they look beautiful Kaelee!

[Phalaenopsis]

I ordered the XL silver butterfly. I tried the L from a friend, but it was a lot of squeezing and wiggling and leaving hair out of the core to secure the bun.
There's a risk now that the Xl will be too large. Hopefully not :) But then I would order the Emerald one in L :)

[eresh]

Two new additions to my collection (I'm really surprised that I love the butterfly more than the blue one!!!! Both are beautiful though.)

Brilliant Bluem and Scrollwork Butterfly (both size L)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/001_zps6c40f4ab.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/001_zps6c40f4ab.jpg.html)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/002_zpsaaed8e22.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/002_zpsaaed8e22.jpg.html)



These look lovely in your hair!

[chen bao jun]

Okay, I now belong over on the 'Make Your Own Hairtoys' thread, but I hope you all will bear with me, as I needed some final advice from Kaydana.
Here's my effort, threaded on memory wire, with beads I had around and a shank button (shank buttons are convenient but a bit of an issue. Since I sew, I have lots of them. And the shanks are always turned the wrong way for a faux flexi 8. however, since this was a leaf it didn't seem to matter that much). I posed it next to my real flexi, so you guys can compare. But... I'm not sure how to finish it off now. As you can see from the back view photo.Obviously I have to cut the wire (I did buy a memory wire cutter, smart me). But how do I secure it, especially so that I do not pull out my hair?
I did already make sure that the beads will stay in place using crimp beads.
I did not have patience enough to wait until I ordered Kaydana's clever sticks, so this will be a flexi that will be secured with a hairstick through it. It's just enough larger that that ought to work and I have finished chopsticks all over the place.
I must say I find this quite thrilling--I spent less than for one extra large flexi and have endless amounts of supplies left to make many more than this one (if I figure the finishing process out..)
Opnions are very welcome, in fact desired.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2379_zpsb831d497.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2379_zpsb831d497.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2380_zpsb0d4266b.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2380_zpsb0d4266b.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2381_zps1065eb8e.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2381_zps1065eb8e.jpg.html)

[lapushka]

Chen, it might be time to make a "Flexi8 modifications" thread just especially for self-made Flexi8s! It at least would keep them separate from the "real deal", because it's getting harder and harder to notice the difference! :lol: Very nice!

[chen bao jun]

Thank you, Lapushka!

[CimarronSun]

Kaelee, one problemo, your hair is SO PRETTY I hardly can notice the flexi. So smooth and shiny and perfect. Makes me want to get into henna again.

Chen- wow! That is incredible! And you can make it exactly the right size. I love the leaf center piece and are those wood beads? I love the look!

Eta- no they're like tiger eye type color? Those would look pretty interspersed with wood beads though and that leaf... and... I will stop. ;)

[chen bao jun]

Thank you, CimarronSun. They actually are tigereye beads, real gems. I bought them a long long time ago and they were affordable at that time. I do have some more; your idea of putting them with wood is interesting.
They are the only genuine thing in the flexi lol--unless you count swarovski as real, the pale yellow beads right around the tiger eye are swarovski.
The leaf is just a button that I had around.
The memory wire is great, it feels just just like my real flexi, not floppy at all. I am just sorry I didn't have the little stick available to put on. Maybe I should put off cutting and finishing the wire (which I don't know how to do, anyway, I never worked with memory wire before and in fact have only done a little beading years and years back, maybe 10 years ago) until I buy that piece that Kaydana suggested for an attached flexi stick.
but I am impatient to wear the thing.

[Kaelee]

Beautiful chen!!!! I love that leaf center!!!

And thanks everyone! :)

[kaydana]

Okay, I now belong over on the 'Make Your Own Hairtoys' thread, but I hope you all will bear with me, as I needed some final advice from Kaydana.
Here's my effort, threaded on memory wire, with beads I had around and a shank button (shank buttons are convenient but a bit of an issue. Since I sew, I have lots of them. And the shanks are always turned the wrong way for a faux flexi 8. however, since this was a leaf it didn't seem to matter that much). I posed it next to my real flexi, so you guys can compare. But... I'm not sure how to finish it off now. As you can see from the back view photo.Obviously I have to cut the wire (I did buy a memory wire cutter, smart me). But how do I secure it, especially so that I do not pull out my hair?
I did already make sure that the beads will stay in place using crimp beads.
I did not have patience enough to wait until I ordered Kaydana's clever sticks, so this will be a flexi that will be secured with a hairstick through it. It's just enough larger that that ought to work and I have finished chopsticks all over the place.
I must say I find this quite thrilling--I spent less than for one extra large flexi and have endless amounts of supplies left to make many more than this one (if I figure the finishing process out..)
Opnions are very welcome, in fact desired.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2379_zpsb831d497.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2379_zpsb831d497.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2380_zpsb0d4266b.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2380_zpsb0d4266b.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2381_zps1065eb8e.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2381_zps1065eb8e.jpg.html)

That's gorgeous!

Looking at what you've got there, I'd wrap it around the base of the button to secure it and just make sure you tuck the ends in well. It might not be neat, but no one but you will see it. If you can't tuck the ends so they don't catch your hair, coat them with something. I often bake polymer clay onto the back of my centre piece, to hide the mess and make sure there's nothing that'll catch in my hair.

All my faux flexis are finished off differently at the back. It all comes down to what will work best for the centre piece you've used.

[KittyBird]

Thank you to everyone who commented on my picture! :heartbeat
Kaelee, the Bluem looks gorgeous in your hair! The butterfly is really cute too.
Chen, that selfmade flexi looks great! It reminds me of this (http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/33/c1/20/33c1204f7009a27fd6db1a90b012d456.jpg) former FOTM.

[retrotussi]

Does someone have a actionpic of the Flexi "festive poinsetta"? (this one: http://www.flexi8.com/1630.html?id=9MyGNZ3e) Would love to see a pic because I am thinking about getting it... :)

[KittyBird]

retrotussi, can't help you with action pics since I don't have that one, but I saw one on here a while ago, and it's a gorgeous flexi.

I got my Daisy! I didn't expect to like it this much, but the centerpiece is just so pretty :inlove:
(pictures are clickable)
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008copysmall_zpsb2b420ff.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008copybig_zps7f0acd83.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0007copysmall_zps3a0c149f.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0007copybig_zps877eb3e6.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001small_zps91a4aa0e.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001big_zps214ce28c.jpg)

[chen bao jun]

that's pretty Kittybird.
Thanks for the compliments on my faux flexi, everyone. I will post action shots later.

[CimarronSun]

I love the Daisy Flexi! I wanted to get that one sooo bad too, when I got my custom one... just didn't have the money. I was going to get it in small for my daughter.

[Kaelee]

That looks great Kittybird! The daisy is one that is almost too cutesy for me but it comes off is pretty when worn. :D

[Kina]

retrotussi, can't help you with action pics since I don't have that one, but I saw one on here a while ago, and it's a gorgeous flexi.

I got my Daisy! I didn't expect to like it this much, but the centerpiece is just so pretty :inlove:
(pictures are clickable)
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008copysmall_zpsb2b420ff.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008copybig_zps7f0acd83.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0007copysmall_zps3a0c149f.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0007copybig_zps877eb3e6.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001small_zps91a4aa0e.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001big_zps214ce28c.jpg)

That looks so pretty in your hair! That clip keeps making it's way into my cart... up until I check my bank account...

[eadwine]

Shoot.. my finger slipped... medium ordered ;)

[Shorty89]

retrotussi, can't help you with action pics since I don't have that one, but I saw one on here a while ago, and it's a gorgeous flexi.

I got my Daisy! I didn't expect to like it this much, but the centerpiece is just so pretty :inlove:
(pictures are clickable)
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008copysmall_zpsb2b420ff.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008copybig_zps7f0acd83.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0007copysmall_zps3a0c149f.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0007copybig_zps877eb3e6.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001small_zps91a4aa0e.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001big_zps214ce28c.jpg)


That Daisy looks great in your hair!! Good choice. :D

[Shorty89]

retrotussi, can't help you with action pics since I don't have that one, but I saw one on here a while ago, and it's a gorgeous flexi.

I got my Daisy! I didn't expect to like it this much, but the centerpiece is just so pretty :inlove:
(pictures are clickable)
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008copysmall_zpsb2b420ff.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0008copybig_zps7f0acd83.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0007copysmall_zps3a0c149f.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0007copybig_zps877eb3e6.jpg)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001small_zps91a4aa0e.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0001big_zps214ce28c.jpg)


That Daisy looks great in your hair!! Good choice. :D

[Wosie]

I've been eyeing the daisy flexi in the past... It looks sweet and summery. Looks very soft and romantic in your hair, KittyBird.

[KittyBird]

Thank you, everyone! I bought the Daisy primarily because I thought it would look cute with my favourite summer dress (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/DSC_00031000x667_zpsd8231efe.jpg) :cool:

[eadwine]

Flexi should get someone to show the flexis in hair. I never would have purchased this from the site.. and now I saw it and bought it in an instant! I love it :D it will look great on the outfit KittyBird :)

[VanillaTresses]

Man, I <3 this thread so much! :P I took an action pic of my Flitter flexi, but the camera's battery needs recharging before I can send the pic to the computer. I love the homemade flexi and the daisy action pics.

ETA: Okay, here it is! :)
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Crinita/FlitterFlexi_zps717bb75e.jpg

[KittyBird]

Thank you, eadwine! The daisy will look fabulous in your hair!
I agree, it's always better to see the flexis in action. I'd love it if Flexi-8.com and Lillarose would make action pic galleries for each size, showing the flexis in various updos, hair types, and hair colours. I think it would make it easier for people to choose the right size and design. :D

ETA. VanillaTresses, the dragonfly looks gorgeous in your hair!

[eadwine]

Thank you, eadwine! The daisy will look fabulous in your hair!
I agree, it's always better to see the flexis in action. I'd love it if Flexi-8.com and Lillarose would make action pic galleries for each size, showing the flexis in various updos, hair types, and hair colours. I think it would make it easier for people to choose the right size and design. :D
Might be worth to start asking for them. I mean, one picture of the clip, and one in hair.

Though yeah I can see how that would get troublesome.. blond hair and henna hair makes a clip look totally different!

[eresh]

Maybe flexi could make a customersgallery on the site.
Customers can send in their photos with flexi-in-hair.

[eresh]

The daisy is on my wishlist for a while now.
But I keep falling for other ones first (flitter, pawprint...)
Maybe someday LOL.
Got to have some funds first.

[chen bao jun]

I made two more faux flexis. I'll try to get action shots later. Here are all three and closer shots of the two I made today. I calculated I can get 15 flexis out of this $3.99 piece of memory wire. the black flexi is made a little crookedly, I may fix it later but I'm tired
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2382_zps0131f5e6.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2382_zps0131f5e6.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2387_zps6437861b.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2387_zps6437861b.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2383_zpsf20adfe1.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2383_zpsf20adfe1.jpg.html)

[chen bao jun]

Here is a better shot of the pink, which I think may be my favorite. They all have shank buttons as the centers and a mix of beads I bought and beads I cannibalized from various things.
I don't know if I'll actually go buy bead or not. so far I haven't bought anything but the wire, the crimp beads and the cutting tool. (I already had another tool for twirling the wire with.) My mom tag sales though and I go to thrift shops, so I can probably find stuff around if I want to make more.
I did try on the leaf one yesterday, it was super comfortable.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2385_zps29d85600.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2385_zps29d85600.jpg.html)

[Stellaaa]

They're all nice, but I especially love the pearls and pink, Chen.

I've been tempted to get the tree of flexi just because it's pearls. I have LOTS in my jewelry collection. Hmmmm ...

[chen bao jun]

Give it a try, Stellaaa. What have you got to lose?

[chen bao jun]

I can't get a good photograph of the pink. Honestly, its the prettiest one, but the color washes out with flash and I'm horrible at self photographs. the black one honestly is not that attractive--its comfortable and holds my hair but that's it. I wouldn't make anymore if that was the only one. but the other two are both much prettier than they photograph in my hair. Maybe hubby will help later.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2393_zps95b66ce8.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2393_zps95b66ce8.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2402_zps7e3e080c.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2402_zps7e3e080c.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2406_zps4c26369a.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2406_zps4c26369a.jpg.html)

[Kina]

^ mad skills

[KittyBird]

Chen, you're really getting good at this! They're all so pretty!


Maybe flexi could make a customersgallery on the site.
Customers can send in their photos with flexi-in-hair.
Now that sounds like a better idea! I'd certainly contribute if they made one :)

[Wosie]

Wow, chen, I am amazed! Maybe you should start selling some homemade hairtoys at etsy, I bet you'd have a customer right here then. :whistle:

[eadwine]

I know for a fact that the pictures we send DO get stored. As far as I am concerned they are free to use my images that I send as they wish :)

[chen bao jun]

Thanks for the compliments, guys.
My thoughts on the process and pros and cons:
Pros: They can be as inexpensive or as high end as you want.If you'd like to use real jewels for beads and sterling silver beads, you can. If you wnat to use low end beads from Joann or ebay (which can be very pretty), you can also do that. Just make sure they are beads for wire stringing (that the hole is big enough, although there is a tool that can widen holes in beads.
2. They can be as custom as you want. The flexi sizing problems disappear for those between sizes. Especially if you decide to use hair sticks to close them with (without fastening on the stick). On the other hand, you can fasten on a stick if you want (which of course has the advantage of it being impossible to lose the stick then, if this tends to happen to you).
3. It is not one of the harder crafts in the world, in fact it is very easy. You just push wire through a hole in a bead, how hard is that. I do recommend getting the tools (see below).
4. You can be as creative as you want. You can knock off existing flexis, or design your own or just do what I do and use whatever happens to be lying around the house.
Cons: Takes time. Not a lot of time, but some time. It would be an easy thing to do while sitting in front of the tv though. However, some may not have time to even sit in front of t he tv.
Lots of little beads around, you'd have to be careful if you had young children about storage.
I honestly can't think of another con.
Hints (others can chime in to correct me, especially the lovely people who helped me with the process and have more experience): Do use memory wire. It has just the right texture. You can buy it in a craft store or on Amazon or on ebay. This is what I used (but I bought it at Michael's cheaper):
http://www.amazon.com/Beadalon-Silver-Plated-Bracelet-Package/dp/B004BR18GS/ref=sr_1_5?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1398512005&sr=1-5&keywords=memory+wire
you can also get it in much larger amounts:
http://www.amazon.com/Circles-Silvertone-Bracelet-~Jewelry-Making~/dp/B0062ENHBW/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1398512005&sr=1-1&keywords=memory+wire
ABSOLUTELY do get the memory wire cutting tool (I got mine at michael's with a coupon)
http://www.amazon.com/Beadalon-Memory-Wire-Shear-Classic/dp/B001GS4TWA/ref=sr_1_3?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1398512005&sr=1-3&keywords=memory+wire
BE VERY CAREFUL cutting the memory wire especially small pieces which can fly around and hurt people. Think especially about your eyes. I hold the end I am about the cut off so that it stays in my hand.
Get a jewelry making tool such as this:
http://www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Beading-Pliers-Round-Flatten/dp/B00177X9OO/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1398512374&sr=1-1&keywords=3+in+1+craft+jewelry+tool
Look at youtube tutorials for help in using the tools. Theres even one specifically on making flexi knockoffs (though she's a bit annoying, keeps being interrupted by her kids, doesn't show what she's doing well and uses the sort of wire of flops, still it was useful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB75ULrGIQI
There are also cool, short tutorials on working with memory wire, making bracelets, finishing it off, etc. which are useful, you can extrapolate.
Remember if you use buttons, make sure they have a shank. And that the shank is going to be on wrong, so get buttons that it doesn't matter (unless you don't mind a sideways butterfly).
I am sure that using e6000 and gluing on findings will also get you amazing results, but I didn't try that with this project so let others weigh in on that.
Remember that flexi 8 is a registered trademarked product so if you decide to make some to sell or something, do not call them flexi 8s, and look into the ramifications of doing that carefully. I am sure that if you just want to sell beaded figure 8's that go with hairsticks, you'd be fine, but if you end up using these so that its more of an actual knockoff
https://www.etsy.com/listing/77318213/2-pcs-160x24mm-antique-bronze-vintage?ref=favs_view_5
be a bit more careful about selling.
I haven't had mine a long time yet (obviously) but they do seem to be a very, very sturdy product.

[CimarronSun]

I can't get a good photograph of the pink. Honestly, its the prettiest one, but the color washes out with flash and I'm horrible at self photographs. the black one honestly is not that attractive--its comfortable and holds my hair but that's it. I wouldn't make anymore if that was the only one. but the other two are both much prettier than they photograph in my hair. Maybe hubby will help later.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2393_zps95b66ce8.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2393_zps95b66ce8.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2402_zps7e3e080c.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2402_zps7e3e080c.jpg.html)
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/uloma1/100_2406_zps4c26369a.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/uloma1/media/100_2406_zps4c26369a.jpg.html)

Wow, they really look good in your hair! Perfect size! The black and red one is soooo pretty to me. It is funny that is the one you like the least. It looks like one that would be amazing with a red dress.

[CimarronSun]

I am inspired! Thank you for taking the time to link to your tools. Part of the intimidation is not knowing where to start with tools... and gotta love those Michaels coupons! Just about the time I run out of beat up Ficcares to mod, too. A new hobby. <rubs hands together> I will make that turquoise one! ...uh, sometime! :D

[chen bao jun]

Enjoy, cimmaronsun. I look forward to enjoying your talents. There are lots of lovely turquoise beads that are made for stringing on wires at Michael's (and other places I am sure.) Not to enable you or anything. I think someone (was it Kaelee) mentioned an internet source, too, was it firemountain gems or something like that?
The memory wire cutter is a must. It cuts the wire cleanly so that it does not poke your fingers. The other tool is useful for bending wire at the end to finish, for flattening wire back out once you decide you don't want it bent, for opening up wire on already made earring or wire necklaces to cannibalize the beads and for other things I am sure. However, don't use the cutter on that to cut the memory wire.
both tools and a decent amount of wire (I bought the smallest package for $3.99 and it could make 15 extra large flexies) and some beads should be be under $20, which is less than any extra large flexi I have ever seen. I am amazed at how cheap those flexi type sticks are, also, so it probably is a matter of finding time more than cost for most people.

[kaydana]

My flexi's from KittyBird came yesterday, and I absolutely love them! :D

http://i61.tinypic.com/auhx54.jpg
http://i60.tinypic.com/2qce443.jpg

[nuvola]

Finally got my tree of life. I am so happy with it! :)
http://up.picr.de/18090888ca.jpg

[eresh]

Beautiful Nuvola!

Kaydana I especially love the turquoise colour beads in your hair, lovely!

Chen Bao Jun...maybe it is better to post crafting instructions and images in the Self-made Hairtoys thread.
Here: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=131
This is the real Flexi thread.

[lapushka]

Chen Bao Jun...maybe it is better to post crafting instructions and images in the Self-made Hairtoys thread.
Here: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=131
This is the real Flexi thread.

I agree with that, even though the copies are beautiful, they still aren't real Flexi8s. Flexi8 might take offense. As I pointed out earlier it maybe is about time to post a "Flexi8 modifications" thread, separate from this one (that sure fell on deaf ears :(). After all it's been done for the Ficcares as well! The real ones and copies are being kept painstakingly separate there as well - and for good reason.

[chen bao jun]

Umm, of course I will not post my creations here if most of you would rather I did not, or if the mods feel that it is wrong. I actually thought it was okay though because people do in fact still post their ficcare and fakkare creations over on the actual ficcare thread all the time. the modifications thread was created not because people felt it was wrong to post mods on the ficcare thread, but because so many people had started painting fakkares that they wanted a place where they could easily find all the instructions quickly without going through that whole long thread, not because anyone had any issue with the mods being being pictured in the thread. If you look at recent posts over there, there are photos with people who have bought Nightshades recent mods showing them and also someone showing off her red painted fakkare, put up within the last couple of weeks. People often post the modified things in both threads. It has not been an issue there, though of course that does not matter if a majority of people feel it is an issue here.

It is actually in no way illegal and certainly immoral to make the sort of beaded hair toy I have made, by the way and the company flexi 8 is not going to take issue with me for making a beaded hairtoy for myself. Mine at this point are not really that similar--since I haven't attached anything like their trademarked stick to the back. People have been making beaded barrettes since the beginning of time and that is all I have done. I am not selling in competition with them, I have not made copies of any of their designs, but have created my own, companies do not go around chasing crafters for doing anything I (or anyone else who has made their own beaded hairtoy in the past) has done. People don't stop buying clothes in the store because some people sew, and flexi 8 is not going to lose any money because some people make their own beaded hairtoys. Ficcare has not lost a dime since many of us started modding fakkares and ficcares, people are still buying up their new designs so fast that you have to be one of the people who sign in on the first night they put a new design out to even get one. I really doubt that some people making beaded hairtoys, even ones that are much closer to flexis than mine (if people choose to make them with a similar stick) is going to have any effect on the market for flexis, either. Those who want to make will be a minority, because most people won't want to, and also those who want to make will still want to buy actual flexis.
I am just pointing these things out in case anyone who wants to make a flexi should feel frightened to do so by recent posts, because there is no need. And of course I won't post any more flexis here if it is confusing or bothering most of you, or if you just don't like it, or if the mods don't feel I should. Actually, I don't have anything further to post at the moment in any case and it doesn't bother me one way or the other. And making a thread dedicated to making flexis is probably a good idea, if lots of people think that they might start wanting to do that. But I did think it was important to point out that crafting these things is not illegal or unethical, since that point was brought up and also to point out what the actual situation is over on the ficcare thread. Chen.

[Kaelee]

Kaydana + Nuvola- BEAUTIFUL!!!!

I see a lot of messy/imperfect buns here, and I really like it. I need to be less of a perfectionist about my bun. It leads to redoing things a lot if anything is sticking out, I see a ton of buns on here that have things hanging out and the person doesn't care! :lol: I wish I could be less obsessive about it!

[Kaelee]

Umm, of course I will not post my creations here if most of you would rather I did not, or if the mods feel that it is wrong. I actually thought it was okay though because people do in fact still post their ficcare and fakkare creations over on the actual ficcare thread all the time. the modifications thread was created not because people felt it was wrong to post mods on the ficcare thread, but because so many people had started painting fakkares that they wanted a place where they could easily find all the instructions quickly without going through that whole long thread, not because anyone had any issue with the mods being being pictured in the thread. If you look at recent posts over there, there are photos with people who have bought Nightshades recent mods showing them and also someone showing off her red painted fakkare, put up within the last couple of weeks. People often post the modified things in both threads. It has not been an issue there, though of course that does not matter if a majority of people feel it is an issue here.

It is actually in no way illegal and certainly immoral to make the sort of beaded hair toy I have made, by the way and the company flexi 8 is not going to take issue with me for making a beaded hairtoy for myself. Mine at this point are not really that similar--since I haven't attached anything like their trademarked stick to the back. People have been making beaded barrettes since the beginning of time and that is all I have done. I am not selling in competition with them, I have not made copies of any of their designs, but have created my own, companies do not go around chasing crafters for doing anything I (or anyone else who has made their own beaded hairtoy in the past) has done. People don't stop buying clothes in the store because some people sew, and flexi 8 is not going to lose any money because some people make their own beaded hairtoys. Ficcare has not lost a dime since many of us started modding fakkares and ficcares, people are still buying up their new designs so fast that you have to be one of the people who sign in on the first night they put a new design out to even get one. I really doubt that some people making beaded hairtoys, even ones that are much closer to flexis than mine (if people choose to make them with a similar stick) is going to have any effect on the market for flexis, either. Those who want to make will be a minority, because most people won't want to, and also those who want to make will still want to buy actual flexis.
I am just pointing these things out in case anyone who wants to make a flexi should feel frightened to do so by recent posts, because there is no need. And of course I won't post any more flexis here if it is confusing or bothering most of you, or if you just don't like it, or if the mods don't feel I should. Actually, I don't have anything further to post at the moment in any case and it doesn't bother me one way or the other. And making a thread dedicated to making flexis is probably a good idea, if lots of people think that they might start wanting to do that. But I did think it was important to point out that crafting these things is not illegal or unethical, since that point was brought up and also to point out what the actual situation is over on the ficcare thread. Chen.

Agreed with this. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing Chen. And if I recall correctly, you posted in THIS THREAD because you wanted advice specific to flexi type 8 shaped beaded hairtoy creations and you were thinking (rightfully, I'm sure) that your questions were going to get lost in the self-made hairtoys thread.

[kaydana]

Kaydana + Nuvola- BEAUTIFUL!!!!

I see a lot of messy/imperfect buns here, and I really like it. I need to be less of a perfectionist about my bun. It leads to redoing things a lot if anything is sticking out, I see a ton of buns on here that have things hanging out and the person doesn't care! :lol: I wish I could be less obsessive about it!

My hair laughs in the face of neatness. If I redid it every time a piece of hair was sticking out of a bun, I'd never leave the house.

[Kaelee]

My hair laughs in the face of neatness. If I redid it every time a piece of hair was sticking out of a bun, I'd never leave the house.

I must have redone mine 20 times today (of course some of that was stress induced). I had a heck of a time getting it up when it's damp...i swear my hair gets thicker when wet/damp and gets too thick to do a nautilus bun. My large flexi that's usually perfect would hardly fit! :rant:

[LauraLongLocks]

I must have redone mine 20 times today (of course some of that was stress induced). I had a heck of a time getting it up when it's damp...i swear my hair gets thicker when wet/damp and gets too thick to do a nautilus bun. My large flexi that's usually perfect would hardly fit! :rant:
I find my hair quite unmanageable when wet or damp, too. It has to be completely dry for me to put it up. I don't think mine is thicker when damp, just grabby.

[Hairitic]

Agreed with this. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing Chen. And if I recall correctly, you posted in THIS THREAD because you wanted advice specific to flexi type 8 shaped beaded hairtoy creations and you were thinking (rightfully, I'm sure) that your questions were going to get lost in the self-made hairtoys thread.


My thoughts exactly!
:applause

[chen bao jun]

thanks, Kaelee and Hairitic.
and on another note, I hope people aren't going to get worried about posting messy buns. I don't think I ever get a tidy one, lol.

[Kaelee]

I find my hair quite unmanageable when wet or damp, too. It has to be completely dry for me to put it up. I don't think mine is thicker when damp, just grabby.

*grabby* might be the issue actually. Maybe I'm interpreting it as thickness because it behaves like too much thickness for length, but it's really just grabby.

[chen bao jun]

'Grabby' could indeed be the issue. Mine, being hypercurly, is ALWAYS grabby, wet, damp, dry, whatever. and always has pieces sticking out.

[Kaelee]

'Grabby' could indeed be the issue. Mine, being hypercurly, is ALWAYS grabby, wet, damp, dry, whatever. and always has pieces sticking out.

I think that might be the issue I have with ficcares too. Unless I'm EXTREMELY careful (and even when I am, sometimes) the ficcare likes to grab one or two hairs on the inside of my bun, and pull them in a weird direction (taking them with it through the bun, actually). GAH!

[VanillaTresses]

Still my favorite.
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Crinita/flexi_zps286c4ca7.jpg

[Stellaaa]

I think that might be the issue I have with ficcares too. Unless I'm EXTREMELY careful (and even when I am, sometimes) the ficcare likes to grab one or two hairs on the inside of my bun, and pull them in a weird direction (taking them with it through the bun, actually). GAH!

Yes! This! EXacTLy!

I, too, have grabby hair when wet/damp. Putting up wet hair is only time I use my Quattro Pandora stix; those thin wire babies are sometimes the only thing that will go into the mess.

ETA: Nice one VanillaTresses. I have one with wooden beads too, I like the low-bling factor.

[Hairitic]

Still my favorite.
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Crinita/flexi_zps286c4ca7.jpg

WOW, VanillaTresses, I never thought I would like Flexis with wood beads but this one is a beauty! Thanks for the pic. My wish list just got longer. :p

[chen bao jun]

I love VanillaTresses' flexi.

[Kaelee]

It's beautiful! I have one with that same style of wood beads with the lilly center that I adore. I don't think they make it anymore. I'm considering asking for a custom of it in another size.

[LauraLongLocks]

Mine seems more grabby when damp than it does when fully wet. Very unmanageable when just damp. Not enjoyable when wet. Best when fully dry.

[KittyBird]

My flexi's from KittyBird came yesterday, and I absolutely love them! :D

http://i61.tinypic.com/auhx54.jpg
http://i60.tinypic.com/2qce443.jpg

Looking good! :cool: I'm so happy you like them!

[ARG]

VanillaTresses, I love the wooden beads.

A blue and wooden beads flexi would be so pretty...

This one is quickly becoming my favorite.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/AunnaGill/EnchantingCopperRose_zps4e501fb9.jpg

[Kaelee]

I love the rose flexi! I have it in two sizes and it's one of my favorites.

[Ruzovy]

I love the rose flexi! I have it in two sizes and it's one of my favorites.

I know, it's one of my all time favourites! But what I don't get is why from Small onward instead of the beautiful rose beads they use flower beads instead :/ It's the only reason I havent bought it in other sizes because it just makes it so much more "meh" to me...

[chen bao jun]

I love the copper rose flexi.

[ARG]

I find myself reaching for it more and more. Sadly, it means my other two new flexi's have been worn once, each.
I thought I'd stick with mediums for a while, but I like the way the large holds my nautilus' best.

[Kaelee]

I know, it's one of my all time favourites! But what I don't get is why from Small onward instead of the beautiful rose beads they use flower beads instead :/ It's the only reason I havent bought it in other sizes because it just makes it so much more "meh" to me...

I don't have it in small to compare, I'll have to check out the pictures. I do love how it looks in other sizes though. I have noticed that flexi changes some of the designs around in different sizes. Sometimes I would like to see them be more consistent.

[CastaDiva]

My first Flexi-8 from KittyBird! I may have found a new favourite hair toy and I have already ordered two more. It feels very secure and sturdy.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10672&d=1398858852 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10671&d=1398858852

[Kaelee]

That looks fantastic in your hair!

[CastaDiva]

Thanks, Kaelee. I just love it! It is an XL and although it feels like it holds up most buns securely it can feel a bit wobbly and loose in others. I have orederd two in L just to compare. I suspect a L will be the best choice for some updos and the XL for others. I don't know if I have pushed the pin to far into the bun. Maybe I should try to keep an equal amount of pin visible on either side of the bun. In the bun in the picture there is a lot of pin sticking out on the right side but maybe that doesn't matter?

[Nightshade]

I *finally* had time to finish my dragonfly! More tiny brush work using the same golden green enamel as my Ficcare I just worked on:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ckh_FVqB42Y/U1xawFhkVDI/AAAAAAAAHEY/KdBi2OZ_Fws/s720/2014-04-26.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wGengnVSdpg/U1xdzFlG-5I/AAAAAAAAHEs/KhS3QqMNFS0/s720/2014-04-26.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QCA20W3FXj4/U2EFpW1bMzI/AAAAAAAAHNA/WN872AIGkqI/s720/Dragonfly.jpg


So it's on the way to Flexi! I can't wait to see how the finished Flexi turns out :)

[KittyBird]

Gorgeous, CastaDiva! It looks perfect in your hair!
Nightshade, the dragonfly looks so pretty. I'm really looking forward to seeing the flexi when it's completed :D

[CastaDiva]

@KittyBird, yes, I am very, very happy with it and it is definitely my new favourite hair toy. Thank you for picking out the right one for me. But with your impeccable taste in Flexi-8s, any flexi would probably have been the right one :)

[Long_hair_bear]

New flexi with with removable mom charm! http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/becky_bear_is_cute/b9e860d8bfb4d51eebf03e8206751877.jpg

[Ruzovy]

I don't have it in small to compare, I'll have to check out the pictures. I do love how it looks in other sizes though. I have noticed that flexi changes some of the designs around in different sizes. Sometimes I would like to see them be more consistent.


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/KKMe/Hair/rose_zpsac2139c7.jpg


Tadahhh I just love those rose beads...


I'll take this chance to post my current collection actually. I'm currently waiting for a bunch of flexis so I will update when they get here :)


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/KKMe/Hair/allflexis30-04-14_zps7241c402.jpg


That's all of them, from my 2 minis to a large. Can't wait to have a bigger and prettier collection!!!

[Nightshade]

So I liked the Flexi LHB posted, but I'm allergic to Female Guilt Parties and being assaulted by consultants when I so much as order once from anything like LR/Scentsy/Pampered Chef/etc.

I emailed Flexi to see if I could get the clip as a gift for my mom, but through them and sent directly to her. Their response was interesting and I thought others might want to know about Flexi/LR merging to one site.

I sent:

Hello! I saw this lovely Flexi and I'm still in need of a Mother's Day gift for my mom:

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Sadly, I don't support Female Guilt Parties (Lilla Rose / Scentsy / Avon / etc) so is it possible to get this from you and have it shipped directly to my mom? :)

I'd be happy to pay a little extra if you offer gift wrapping!

<3

[Nightshade]


Yes you can purchase here if you like. Just choose an item of equal value and leave us a note to make the exchange in the notes at checkout. The only gift wrapping is the attached festive bubble mailer, available at no extra cost.

You can purchase directly from Lilla Rose just as you do at flexi8.com. We will ship exactly the same as flexi8.com, just with prettier mailers. There is no need to have a Consultant, or to do the guilt parties if you don't want to. If you give me your Mom's address we will ship directly to her.

BTW - after this weekend, flexi8.com will be merged into Lilla Rose, and flexi8.com will go away. All Flexi 8 purchasing will be done exclusively through Lilla Rose. I'm sure there will be LOTS more questions. There will be an email blast to all flexi8.com customers about this very soon.

Steve
Flexi8

That made me sad :( I find Flexi's site a lot more usable than the LR one. Hopefully they transfer some of the superior functionality aspects to the LR stuff.

ETA: Dammit, I can't even FIND the one LHB posted on the LR site and the search feature doesn't return it by the title in the picture. Can someone please tell me how much a Large is so I can put in an order at Flexi? :)

[sourgrl]

So I liked the Flexi LHB posted, but I'm allergic to Female Guilt Parties and being assaulted by consultants when I so much as order once from anything like LR/Scentsy/Pampered Chef/etc.

I emailed Flexi to see if I could get the clip as a gift for my mom, but through them and sent directly to her. Their response was interesting and I thought others might want to know about Flexi/LR merging to one site.

I sent:




That made me sad :( I find Flexi's site a lot more usable than the LR one. Hopefully they transfer some of the superior functionality aspects to the LR stuff.

ETA: Dammit, I can't even FIND the one LHB posted on the LR site and the search feature doesn't return it by the title in the picture. Can someone please tell me how much a Large is so I can put in an order at Flexi? :)

The one LHB posted is May's FOTM.

I find the merge very interesting! I became a consultant after my first flexi arrived. I really fell for flitter into fall? Thank you LHC enablers! ;) I haven't heard anything about the merge.

[KittyBird]

Oh, is that really the May FOTM? Well, in that case, I'm safe. :cool: I'll order a custom or two instead.

[Kaelee]

Wow nightshade! :thud: That is going to be amazing!

[sourgrl]

Oh boy. I wonder how the merge is going to effect customs??


Oh, is that really the May FOTM? Well, in that case, I'm safe. :cool: I'll order a custom or two instead.

[Kaelee]

Oh, is that really the May FOTM? Well, in that case, I'm safe. :cool: I'll order a custom or two instead.

Yep! That's it! I can't wait to see it in person. Trying to decide which size I want to get, LOL. Do I want to wear it in nautilus buns, or disc buns? Hmm..

[eadwine]

Nightshade & all: Yes I knew about this two weeks ago when I contacted Steve. There has been hinting about this before that.

One thing I heard is that you can say byebye to the blue-discount code. In its place will be other offers though. I asked specifically for Paypal to be made an option, otherwise that daisy medium I ordered is going to be the last one I can order from them :/

Wait and see!

[Nightshade]

I'm apparently flexi impaired. Where on earth do you see the FOTM?

[eadwine]

It will appear when it is there. I don't see it yet. Usually in your size, top left.

[Kaelee]

I'm apparently flexi impaired. Where on earth do you see the FOTM?

Consultants got it emailed to them early and have been sharing it. :)

[KittyBird]

Oh boy. I wonder how the merge is going to effect customs??
Hopefully it will continue to be as simple as it is now. Steve has mentioned the merge to me before, and one reason why they're doing it is to make it easier for international customers to get the LillaRose designs. Maybe I should send them an email and ask, just to be sure.

[Nightshade]

Consultants got it emailed to them early and have been sharing it. :)

Aha :) Can you tell me how much it is? I need to check out with one of comparable value on the site, but don't know the price.

And I hope I don't come off as knocking on consultants, I'm all for people doing it and enjoying the perks. I just had one summer were it seemed that every female in my social circle was doing one form of Female Guilt Party Business or another and the relentless pressure to buy along with the "Do you want to be a consultant too! No really sign up! You'd be so good at this! Just think about it! Are you reallyreallyreallyreally R E A L L Y sure you don't want to be a consultant?!" made me swear off anything of the sort on pure principle.

I know the LHCer consultants wouldn't be like that, but like I said, it's principle at this point with me :lol:

[VanillaTresses]

Yes, Nightshade, I ordered from the Lilla Rose site for the first time recently and I have had no issues with being bombarded. I had only previously used the Flexi-8 site before for pretty much the same reasons you listed... but there were designs available on the Lilla Rose site that weren't available on the Flexi site. Just FYI. :)

[Kaelee]

Aha :) Can you tell me how much it is? I need to check out with one of comparable value on the site, but don't know the price.

And I hope I don't come off as knocking on consultants, I'm all for people doing it and enjoying the perks. I just had one summer were it seemed that every female in my social circle was doing one form of Female Guilt Party Business or another and the relentless pressure to buy along with the "Do you want to be a consultant too! No really sign up! You'd be so good at this! Just think about it! Are you reallyreallyreallyreally R E A L L Y sure you don't want to be a consultant?!" made me swear off anything of the sort on pure principle.

I know the LHCer consultants wouldn't be like that, but like I said, it's principle at this point with me :lol:

LOL I hear you. I really do. :laugh: My experience with LR has not been like that, or maybe I just give off a strong "don't try to guilt me!" vibe. ;)

I don't know how much it's going to be unfortunately. THAT information hasn't been released, to my knowledge. My personal guess is that it'll be in line with other FOTMs, but that's just my personal guess and nothing at all official.

[sourgrl]

We should know pricing later today :)

[Nightshade]

Oh cool! If one of you lovelies could let me know when you know pricing, that'd be awesome :) It'll be my mom's first Flexi!