The Flexi-8 / Lilla Rose Thread

[duchess67]

Allie_snowflake, this had happened to me recently, had got a defective Flexi through Lila Rose. One loop was a bit larger than the other, just like yours. The stick on the one I received didn't reach the other end. At first glance I realized it was a defective piece, so I didn't even try it. It was eadwine who suggested that I contact my consultant, and I did. It's quite easy to get it exchanged or returned for another one of our choice. They will email you the details and we need to follow through. Only last week did I sent my defective piece back, waiting for the replacement now.

ETA: The defective piece I rec'd is the same one like yours "Victorian Inspiration".


Here's a pic. The top is the back where I can see a loop of wire coming thru the centerpiece's loop. The right sided loop definitely looks stretched. Are they made with two independent loops or if one is stretched, the other contracts? I hope I didn't ruin it.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/13967264868_51fe806e91.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/13967264868/)
Fotor_20140510145445314 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/13967264868/)

[Allie_snowflake]

Interesting! Maybe it's not just me. Haven't tried my other two. Thanks Duchess67. I'll send it back. Glad I didn't break it!

[Valkyriejae]

I've got a couple that do this, as well as 2 that have uneven loops cause they're missing a bead on one side.
I honestly wouldn't worry about it - I wear mine like this all the time, no problems - though it couldn't hurt to email Steve

Interesting! Maybe it's not just me. Haven't tried my other two. Thanks Duchess67. I'll send it back. Glad I didn't break it!

[PrincessPhoebe]

I'm very excited that Lilla Rose now ships outside the US, I've spent the last couple of days browsing their site trying to choose which ones to order first!

Oh dear, that is exciting! But also bad news for my bank balance :(

[Theobroma]

Here's a pic. The top is the back where I can see a loop of wire coming thru the centerpiece's loop. The right sided loop definitely looks stretched. Are they made with two independent loops or if one is stretched, the other contracts? I hope I didn't ruin it.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/13967264868_51fe806e91.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/13967264868/)
Fotor_20140510145445314 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/13967264868/)

It really looks to me as though you could fix this by bending the loops back into a more circular shape. I saw a video tutorial once where someone showed how to make a Flexi a little "smaller" for a more snug fit, and basically you just pull carefully outwards on the loops to make them rounder. That shortens the width of the clip and should get yours to fit the pin again. You could also bend it a little in the other dimension so that it curves away from the pin a little. I do that with all my new flexis as they always arrive completely flat and I think they look, and fit, better when they're more three-dimensional. At any rate, I doubt you need to exchange this clip!

[ashke50]

Well, I have placed an order for 4 flexis from Lilla Rose, which I think was very restrained of me, considering...
One M, two L, and one XL, as each size works for different styles for me. Now I just have to try to be patient while they ship here from the US!

[Ruzovy]

Here's a pic. The top is the back where I can see a loop of wire coming thru the centerpiece's loop. The right sided loop definitely looks stretched. Are they made with two independent loops or if one is stretched, the other contracts? I hope I didn't ruin it.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/13967264868_51fe806e91.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/13967264868/)
Fotor_20140510145445314 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/13967264868/)

Hah, my XL paw flexi has this same thing. It seems to work just fine though, and since shipping it all the way back would be such a hassle and it does work without a problem, I don't think it's worth sending back. Thought I probably would if I lived in the US.

[Kaelee]

It really looks to me as though you could fix this by bending the loops back into a more circular shape. I saw a video tutorial once where someone showed how to make a Flexi a little "smaller" for a more snug fit, and basically you just pull carefully outwards on the loops to make them rounder. That shortens the width of the clip and should get yours to fit the pin again. You could also bend it a little in the other dimension so that it curves away from the pin a little. I do that with all my new flexis as they always arrive completely flat and I think they look, and fit, better when they're more three-dimensional. At any rate, I doubt you need to exchange this clip!

That is a thought. And yes, you can totally adjust flexo size that way!

[eadwine]

Flattening it makes the pin even further away from the ring where it should touch. Making it more O makes the difference even more noticeable still. If logistics isn't a problem I'd still contact Steve.

[TheHowlingWolf]

A majority of the time when I insert my flexi into my hair, I hear hairs breaking. More than when I use my sticks/fork. Am I doing something wrong? Does anyone else have that problem? It's not that my bun is too tight either. :shrug:

[Autumn_Fairy]

My first flexi8 bun (I've been using XS flexis to pin up part of my hair, but this is my first Large flex, yay :D )

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/flightysprite/CurlyandLonghairForums/IMG_1715_zpsd77ef842.jpg

[Kaelee]

That's beautiful! I normally don't like the ones with random or asymmetrical arrangement of the colored beads, but that's so casual and fun, I love it!

[Autumn_Fairy]

That's beautiful! I normally don't like the ones with random or asymmetrical arrangement of the colored beads, but that's so casual and fun, I love it!

thanks :) I liked this one especially because it was all random and A-symmetrical :P

[Allie_snowflake]

Love that flexi Autumn_Fairy! the colors of the beads look great with your hair!

I decided to try and tweak the flexi. The other two work fine. I think the center is a little stiff on the Victorian inspiration and it wasn't "flexing" too well. Here's one of the other ones. Nice fit :) I think I just had to get used to them. Using them right handed is a bit awkward and I end up with the bun spilling out the top or bottom. I'm getting better!

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5278/14167941985_1a9df9020d.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/14167941985/)

[Wosie]

Oh, nice butterfly flexi, Allie!
I got my three flexis and my key necklaces (from etsy) today. In a way it's too bad I didn't get them tomorrow, as it's my birthday then. ;) I still have a few packages coming my way, so hopefully at least one of them will come tomorrow!

Super fast shipping from lillarose! I took a picture of all my flexis together, I will probably post them in this thread later on today. :o

[Kaelee]

thanks :) I liked this one especially because it was all random and A-symmetrical :P

I just ordered one and a Dreamcatcher for myself. :laugh: I'm going to run out of places to put them soon!

[Quasiquixotic]

My first flexi8 bun (I've been using XS flexis to pin up part of my hair, but this is my first Large flex, yay :D )

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h353/flightysprite/CurlyandLonghairForums/IMG_1715_zpsd77ef842.jpg

Okay, this is the first flexi I've been tempted buy, I don't need to want any more hair things. My wish list is already too long...:ponder::tmi:

But seriously, it's beautiful in your hair!

[CimarronSun]

Autumn Fairy- that is soooooo pretty! One of the nicest Flexis I have ever seen. Good choice!

[Wildcat Diva]

I agree! Super beautiful on both you ladies!

I was gifted a flexi by the very generous member Vanilla! She spoiled me!
http://imageshack.com/a/img836/1521/xbry.jpg

[Kaelee]

Ooh wildcat diva you're making me want Flitter in size large again (I have it in mega)

[Wosie]

I just wanted to ask if it's common that a bead is missing from a flexi that you buy? I thought that my Lovely Circle Pink flexi looked a tad imbalanced (that one half looked slightly bigger than the other) and today I realised that it was missing a small bead. :hmm: It's not very noticeable, though, I mean, I had to search for it in the first place... :P But still!

On a sidenote, I simply have to ask a consultant about the December '13 FOTM... It's probably my second favourite after Flitter into Fall. :crush:

[Kherome]

I too got a flexi from LR that was kittywaumpus. I sent it back. I know it is still useable but I figured that I paid for a "perfect" hair toy, not one that is off kilter. I think if I ever sell it it will definitely affect it's value/sell-ability so back it went and a new perfect one was sent out.

[Kaelee]

I just wanted to ask if it's common that a bead is missing from a flexi that you buy? I thought that my Lovely Circle Pink flexi looked a tad imbalanced (that one half looked slightly bigger than the other) and today I realised that it was missing a small bead. :hmm: It's not very noticeable, though, I mean, I had to search for it in the first place... :P But still!

On a sidenote, I simply have to ask a consultant about the December '13 FOTM... It's probably my second favourite after Flitter into Fall. :crush:

You should ask! A consultant can very likely find one for you. There are a few I'm considering trying to track down for myself as well. Hoping they being back April 2013!

[Valkyriejae]

I've got 2 that are missing a bead - one I got off swap board and one I got as a custom from F8. I got a refund for the one from F8, because it was part of an order with several other problems...

[lazuliblue]

Well, I have placed an order for 4 flexis from Lilla Rose, which I think was very restrained of me, considering...
One M, two L, and one XL, as each size works for different styles for me. Now I just have to try to be patient while they ship here from the US!

Ooh! I'm in the UK too and I'm still debating which to get because I've never ordered anything from overseas before. I hope yours reach you quickly :)

[Vanilla]

I agree! Super beautiful on both you ladies!

I was gifted a flexi by the very generous member Vanilla! She spoiled me!
http://imageshack.com/a/img836/1521/xbry.jpg

Look awesome on you Diva!

[Vanilla]

I bought a matching flitter flexi in large :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/isk8r813/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa219680f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/isk8r813/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa219680f.jpg.html)

[Wosie]

I wrote to lillarose addressing the problem, albeit a minor one! I still thought they should know. And I understand that you sent your flexi back, Kherome, but it might get pretty pricey to send it back from Sweden (?). :hmm:

Either way, I promised a pic of all my flexis. Couldn't quite get the light right, but at least you see them somewhat clearly here. ^_^

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10908&d=1400007674

[duchess67]

Wosie, I had also rec'd a Flexi like you mentioned from Lila Rose. When we contact Lila Rose, they will email us a pre-paid label and we need to follow the instructions. It is free to mail within US, but I had to pay for postage to mail the defective Flexi back. Like Kherome mentioned, we paid for a perfect Flexi, and if it is not why keep it. I wasn't happy so I sent it back for a replacement.

Love all your Flexi's, Wosie! Beautiful collection!

[KittyBird]

Great collection, Wosie! I've got all of those, except for the red one. ;)

[Wosie]

Thank you both for the kind words about my flexis! :o Two of them are medium sized and the other five are large, I reckoned it'd be smarter to pick the size I kinda have to grow into.

My DBF thinks that the shipping cost to US would be pretty high, so I doubt I'll send it back. He's guesstimating the price to be about half the price I pay for a flexi. ´:/

[Catladyintown]

Hi everyone does anyone know where I can find the FOTM list? I have three FOTM's I want to sell but I am not sure if they're from 2013 or 2014. I know one is called Emerald Dream and the other one is from last winter. Im not sure if it's September, October, or November. A list would be helpful. Thanks :D

[KittyBird]

I found a list of the 2013 FOTMs (http://ourbusyhomeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Flexi-of-the-Month-set-2013.jpg). If you do an image search for Lillarose flexi-8 of the month 2012 or 2011, you'll get pictures of many different FOTMs. You may be able to find yours :)

[caromarpie]

Look what I receive today in the mail. I am so happy. And I have to 2 more are in there way a medium and extra large . Those are my first 2 they are size large so to big for ponytail and to small for some buns so with the other 2 I will cover everything I hope.:)

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10932=&d=1400139722

[Isilme]

Hi fellow Swede with Flexi problems! Several years ago when I ordered my first Flexis I got one that had some defects. I contacted Flexi about it and they were kind to send me a new one without cost or me sending the original one back. I later on sold the wonky one as defect and for a much lower price to someone who wanted to try them out before taking the plunge and ordering from the US.


Thank you both for the kind words about my flexis! :o Two of them are medium sized and the other five are large, I reckoned it'd be smarter to pick the size I kinda have to grow into.

My DBF thinks that the shipping cost to US would be pretty high, so I doubt I'll send it back. He's guesstimating the price to be about half the price I pay for a flexi. ´:/

[Catladyintown]

Thank you very much Kittybird.:blossom: I found them on the list. I have March,June and October 2013 flexi, that I plan on selling.:D

[Kherome]

Thank you very much Kittybird.:blossom: I found them on the list. I have March,June and October 2013 flexi, that I plan on selling.:D

I love March and June. I have both and they are favorites!

[AlyBlu]

Awesome pics!!!

[AlyBlu]

Kelly Lee Thank you for the you tube tutorial! have been trying to get it right to the point my arms are now numb!

[Kaelee]

Just got two new flexis in the mail. ...

Dreamcatcher:
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-15%2023.34.17_zpsevgvwatj.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/klmcjilton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-15%2023.34.17_zpsevgvwatj.jpg.html)

Freestyle tiara:
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-15%2023.33.46_zpsgzifdmzu.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/klmcjilton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-15%2023.33.46_zpsgzifdmzu.jpg.html)

I love both of these! Now if only my scalp would quit complaining whenever I put my hair up. *grumble*

[Catladyintown]

Hi Kherome June is one of my favorites also. But when I buy FOTM I usually buy two or more of different sizes. So I can always have my favorite size. Who am I kidding I am a Lilla Rose Junkie.:p

[Wosie]

Isilme} Hello there! :D You were very lucky to get a new flexi free of charge, sadly I'm not as lucky. The lady I wrote to said that I could either glue the bead back on if it was lying in the bag it came with (I think she misunderstood) or send it back to get a new one. Ohwell... I think I'll just have to live with it, luckily it's not a noticeable bead that's missing, it's one of the ones that are right next to the pin itself. Still irksome as I'm a perfectionist and I get annoyed when something is imbalanced, no matter how little!

I will still, however, get a December '13 FOTM, that's for sure. :whistle:

[Kaelee]

Oh Wosie that's frustrating! I missed something, why can't you send it back? Distance?

[Wosie]

Kaelee, yes, the distance/shipping cost... I will go to the post office and check out exactly what it'd cost before I completely make up my mind, though. :agree:

[Hairitic]

KaeLee, that Dreamcatcher Flexi looks especially gorgeous in your hair. LOVE it! :p

[Kaelee]

KaeLee, that Dreamcatcher Flexi looks especially gorgeous in your hair. LOVE it! :p

It's an amazing flexi! Definitely one of my favorites! (Actually, I like all of my flexis but some are better than others. I hit a home run with this order though! )

[Wosie]

It does look great, Kaelee! It was one of the first flexis that I thought of buying. But then I got a little worried that the dangling pieces might get stuck in my hair... :hmm: Did that ever happen to you?

[Kaelee]

It does look great, Kaelee! It was one of the first flexis that I thought of buying. But then I got a little worried that the dangling pieces might get stuck in my hair... :hmm: Did that ever happen to you?

I only got it last night so I can't say for sure. I think it's unlikely to happen with a bun though. I can see it being an issue with a ponytail.

[sourgrl]

Kaelee, that dreamcatcher looks amazing! I may need to add that one to my flexi family :)

[Kaelee]

Kaelee, that dreamcatcher looks amazing! I may need to add that one to my flexi family :)

I highly recommend it. My photo doesn't even do it justice-it's just gorgeous. Flexis are always high quality but this one seems to be a notch above the rest.

[eadwine]

I need to get me that dreamcatcher some day, for sure!

[Kaelee]

I'm wearing mine today. :D I started using the stick to open up the loop on my nautilus/lwb (what's the difference? I never could figure it out :laugh:) and even though it looks exactly the same, that's working a lot better for me than opening the loop up with my fingers like I was before, for some reason. Way more comfortable.

My scalp has been a real bear this week, oversensitive to EVERYTHING. It seems to be tolerating this well though. Yay!

[KittyBird]

It does look great, Kaelee! It was one of the first flexis that I thought of buying. But then I got a little worried that the dangling pieces might get stuck in my hair... :hmm: Did that ever happen to you?
I never had issues with that when I still had my Dreamcatcher (sold it a while ago). The danglies are very short and there's not much for the hair to get stuck on. I consider that one to be one of the safe dangly flexi-8s ;)

[lapushka]

I need to get me that dreamcatcher some day, for sure!

Do get it when you next order, yes do, it's a *really* pretty piece! :D

[eadwine]

I am actually thinking of getting an L *gasp*

I tried the M that I always wear in my braided buns on my now non braided poof and .. it's too small? :? :lol:

The braided bun is flatter, that helps with the M :)


COME ON PAYCHECK!

[AlyBlu]

Oh you are a bunch of enablers (or I have no self control)! Had to get the dream catcher and the cameo! And a few others!

[KittyBird]

I got my custom yesterday! I love the combination of antique brass and very sparkly pink beads! Quite different from all my other flexis :heartbeat

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0010410x500_zps667b1223.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0010820x1000_zpsa605b6e4.jpg)

[Wosie]

KittyBird! :thud: That flexi looks so pretty, I could stare at it (+ your hair) all day. :cloud9:

[KittyBird]

Aww, thank you Wosie! :blossom:

[Theobroma]

KittyBird, that's beautiful! I love the combination of the brass and pink beads, and the colours look marvellous on you!

[ashke50]

KittyBird that looks perfect in your hair!

I have the Dreamcatcher Flexi, it is one of my favourites. The danglies never get caught on my hair in buns, I think because they are fairly short and the end is pretty much flat metal rather than beads, so nothing for hair to tangle on.

[eadwine]

Thank you Ashke50, that is what I wanted to hear! I was worried about the danglies :)

[Hairitic]

[QUOTE=KittyBird;2720140]I got my custom yesterday! I love the combination of antique brass and very sparkly pink beads! Quite different from all my other flexis :heartbeat

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0010410x500_zps667b1223.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0010820x1000_zpsa605b6e4.jpg)[/QUOTE

KittyBird, that Flexi is AMAZING. LOVE it! :thudpile:

[eadwine]

Not to mention the flexi.. just look at the hair! :D

[NaClH2O]

I got my custom yesterday! I love the combination of antique brass and very sparkly pink beads! Quite different from all my other flexis :heartbeat

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0010410x500_zps667b1223.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0010820x1000_zpsa605b6e4.jpg)

This is gorgeous!!! Do you mind explaining how you order a custom flexi? I know "how" to do it, as in write it in the comments box when checking out. But I guess I don't understand how you know what beads you can choose from or what design to put them in.... Do they send you pics to approve it before they send it off? I would *love* to have a flexi like this.... :inlove:

[AlyBlu]

I got my custom yesterday! I love the combination of antique brass and very sparkly pink beads! Quite different from all my other flexis :heartbeat

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0010410x500_zps667b1223.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0010820x1000_zpsa605b6e4.jpg)

Wow - that is amazing!

[eresh]

Kaelee, yes, the distance/shipping cost... I will go to the post office and check out exactly what it'd cost before I completely make up my mind, though. :agree:

Maybe it is cheaper to send within europe?
I had to return a flexi once and I could send it to flexi germany.
Maybe you can ask the same solution, it is not your fault after all if a flexi has a fault.

It seems to me that if you email flexi directly they have much more options to solve a problem than if you contact a consultant.
or am I wrong?

[eresh]

Kittybird, whoa, the pink sparklies look great with your haircolour!
And do I see a camouflaged ficcare in there too? LOL

[Kaelee]

I think it depends on the consultant. They may need to contact LR themselves and find a solution for you, or you might wind up shipping it back to them and they will handle the return (which wouldn't save you on shipping.) I think it would depend on the consultant, how far they're willing to go etc. But I would say your best bet is to contact LR directly, especially if you didn't buy from a consultant to begin with. Consultants can't help as much if the clip wasn't bought from/through them in the first place.

ETA: Also, Kittybird, that clip looks fantastic! Especially with your hair! (of course I think anything would look fantastic with THAT HAIR! :thud:)

[eadwine]

Personally I would rather deal with Steve directly than with a consultant. But that has been my general experience with pretty much anything; to deal straight with the people responsible than with intweenies. :)

I would definitely follow Eresh's advice on this and ask!

[Brattina88]

My mom keeps trying to talk me into wearing green. I'm starting to see why.... :)

First time I've worn this one, and it lasted all day :D I think it's a keeper lol

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq321/missdanabob/imagejpg1_zps938ae6bb.jpg (http://s460.photobucket.com/user/missdanabob/media/imagejpg1_zps938ae6bb.jpg.html)

[Kaelee]

Flitter is my all time favorite flexi. One of these days I'm going to have it in size large as well as mega. :D

[caromarpie]

Here are my 2 flexi in my hair. What do you think. I dont like that we don't see the bun because of my color but love the flexi.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11015&d=1400393348
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11014&d=1400393345

[KittyBird]

Thank you so much, everyone! :D


This is gorgeous!!! Do you mind explaining how you order a custom flexi? I know "how" to do it, as in write it in the comments box when checking out. But I guess I don't understand how you know what beads you can choose from or what design to put them in.... Do they send you pics to approve it before they send it off? I would *love* to have a flexi like this.... :inlove:
I just snoop around on flexi8.com and LillaRose a lot.. I look at all the flexis, figure out which centerpieces I like and what beads would look good with them. Sometimes I save the pictures and make little collages in photoshop. :o I get some inspiration from the flexis at cultmate.de too.
Steve sends me progress pictures, and he sometimes makes suggestions too. For example, this time he suggested we use a different type of pink beads than the ones I had picked out, because he though they would look better with the brass. He sent me pictures of both beads so I could decide which ones I wanted.

Also, just thought I'd mention that if anyone wants to copy my custom orders, go for it! :cool:


Kittybird, whoa, the pink sparklies look great with your haircolour!
And do I see a camouflaged ficcare in there too? LOL
Yep, there's a Jet Black Ficcare there! I had already put my hair up for the morning walk with the dogs, and I didn't feel like taking it all down again to show off the flexi. ;)

[AlyBlu]

My mom keeps trying to talk me into wearing green. I'm starting to see why.... :)

First time I've worn this one, and it lasted all day :D I think it's a keeper lol

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq321/missdanabob/imagejpg1_zps938ae6bb.jpg (http://s460.photobucket.com/user/missdanabob/media/imagejpg1_zps938ae6bb.jpg.html)
Green is good on you!

[eresh]

caromarpie and Brattina88 looking good!!!

I'm wearing the pawprintflexi today too :-)

[VanillaTresses]

Kittybird, thanks for giving us free reign to copy your customs or use the ideas for inspiration!

Here is what I wore today- a Flexi with jade beads and a circular design in the center (Medium):
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Crinita/jadeflei_zps7c38dccf.jpg

[Kaelee]

Beautiful VanillaTresses!!!

I got a better picture of my dreamcatcher flexi where you can actually see the teal crystal in the center:

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-18%2013.31.33_zpsuld4kd4t.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/klmcjilton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-18%2013.31.33_zpsuld4kd4t.jpg.html)

Wore it for a 6ish mile walk today and it didn't budge. Happy to report also that the dangles have not once snagged my hair. :D

[CimarronSun]

Kaelee- it looks so good with that shirt, too! Your bun... so flawless. :heart:

[Brattina88]

Thanks for the compliments!

I like the paw print flexi... I debated on getting that one or not, I'm a big dog lover :)

I'm LOVING that dream catcher flexi on you Kaelee. It looks great with the shirt, too ;) now I want that flexi, too! :p

[Kaelee]

Kaelee- it looks so good with that shirt, too! Your bun... so flawless. :heart:

:lol: don't worry, my buns don't STAY flawless! I had one go supernova on me yesterday. I had HUGE CHUNKS hanging out (which tends to happen if I try to do a bun without twisting the hair, thanks straight hair where the shorter hairs come loose in SHEETS! :bigeyes:)

[grimsqueaker]

I just bought my first flexi... the music lover one in medium size. I'm planning on using it for elastic-free ponytails until I get out of this awkward stage. I'm going to become addicted, I can tell. I'll try to post a picture as soon as I receive it!

[Theobroma]

My mom keeps trying to talk me into wearing green. I'm starting to see why.... :)

First time I've worn this one, and it lasted all day :D I think it's a keeper lol

It's stunning! Definitely listen to your mom about wearing green! :D


Here are my 2 flexi in my hair. What do you think. I dont like that we don't see the bun because of my color but love the flexi.

I love them both -- they look beautiful on you!


I got a better picture of my dreamcatcher flexi where you can actually see the teal crystal in the center:

Wore it for a 6ish mile walk today and it didn't budge. Happy to report also that the dangles have not once snagged my hair. :D

That colour was made for you!


I just bought my first flexi... the music lover one in medium size. I'm planning on using it for elastic-free ponytails until I get out of this awkward stage. I'm going to become addicted, I can tell. I'll try to post a picture as soon as I receive it!

I'd get the music lover one too, if only it were available in anything-but-silver!

Also, I adore your user name. I had a Death of Rats mouse pad once! :D

[lazuliblue]

Do you have to sign for the flexi-8 parcels? I'm in the UK so I was wondering if anyone had some first-hand experience. I am worried about what will happen if the parcel gets lost! (Ever the optimist :p)

[two_wheels]

lazuliblue, my first order took a while to arrive and Steve was really helpful about it. I think it was because it got held up with customs- anyway, he was kind enough to send a replacement, and then of course the original order showed up so I sent the duplicates back. So I think not to worry too much about it getting lost- it seems they are really understanding about things like that.

[Johannah]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11024&d=1400517029

I love summer. And I love this flex (yes, it's a fairy in the middle).

I couldn't use this one because it's too small for my hair and it didn't work in a nautilus bun. But since I cut my hair and I got rid of my layers, a nautilus bun works great!!

[lazuliblue]

Thanks two_wheels, they do seem to have good customer service. I'm sure I'll place my order soon!

[Johannah]

lazuliblue, my first order took a while to arrive and Steve was really helpful about it. I think it was because it got held up with customs- anyway, he was kind enough to send a replacement, and then of course the original order showed up so I sent the duplicates back. So I think not to worry too much about it getting lost- it seems they are really understanding about things like that.


Are there any other costs involved when you're from Europe? Because I've purchased something from America before and I needed to pay $28 extra!

[eadwine]

That is because the total value of your order went over the €22 mark. I think it is the same for Belgium, you'd have to look it up. Import charges and taxes.

I always order one flexi at a time because of this.

[Phalaenopsis]

My XL arrived:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/naturalgirl/1675c228-4826-4f8b-93e0-93837e5b3aaa.jpg

Also have a mini, will show a pic when I'm going to use it for a little half up :)

[Nightshade]

Oh, that's lovely, Phal ^_^ I love the color of your hair, the classic design of the Flexi really showcases your hair as much as the clip itself. It's like they add to one another rather than one stealing the show over the other.

[KittyBird]

Very pretty, Phalaenopsis!

Johannah, simply STUNNING!! :thudpile:


That is because the total value of your order went over the €22 mark. I think it is the same for Belgium, you'd have to look it up. Import charges and taxes.

I always order one flexi at a time because of this.

So do I, unless I'm buying S or XS. Only then can I buy 2 and stay under the $30 limit. If I go over $30, I have to pay some hefty customs and handling fees.

[Lirona]

I am really enjoying my new Flexi-8s... but I think they may be irritating my scalp a bit, having nickel and all. I thought I read somewhere a while back that some people coat the pins in something to prevent this. Was it clear nail polish? Does anyone here do that?

[Phalaenopsis]

Oh, that's lovely, Phal ^_^ I love the color of your hair, the classic design of the Flexi really showcases your hair as much as the clip itself. It's like they add to one another rather than one stealing the show over the other.

Thank you, Nightshade. I'm at work and I think it's perfect for this cause :)

[eadwine]

Part of the paycheck came in and I managed to grab a medium dreamcatcher with the coupon code from flexi-8.

I cannot pay with paypal yet from lilla rose, but thank goodness flexi-8 was still there :)


Now we wait roughly a week ;)

[duchess67]

Happy that you were able to grab what you wanted, eadwine ;)

[AlyBlu]

My order is due in tomorrow! So excited!

[Allie_snowflake]

Here's my lefty version of my tidepool treasures flexi! Extra large works great for this one! A little big for nautilus and LWB yet.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14046743897_abac11e1ca.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/14046743897/)

Here's my flexi family! My consultant was able to find the December FOTM for me but I don't know when I'll get it (or how much it costs!!!)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14254020363_1474f4cf32.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alliewinter/14254020363/)

[BonnieU]

Okay....I have taken my first foray into flexi's ;) I don't have it yet, but I ordered a large with a simple nickle plated design. I have heard so many good things about them so I figured I may as well give it a try :) I'll be sure to post an action pic when it arrives!

[Hairitic]

Nice collection Allie_snowflake!

Welcome to the obsession BonniU :p

[kaydana]

My latest swap board purchases arrived today! Now my flexi family has 9 members, I think it's time for a family photo!

http://i60.tinypic.com/smr776.jpg

Can anyone offer any ideas for how I could wear the medium? It's too small for any buns (even centre held ones) but it's too big for a half up unless I pin it in place. I really love it, but I never reach for it because any way I can think of to wear it works better with a size larger or smaller. The only thing it's the right size for is a ponytail, and I hate ponytails. :(

[butterfly_dream]

Great collection, kaydana! :grin:
Have you tried folded braid with medium?

[rags]

I agree - folded braids work great with in-between sizes!

Tidepool Treasure doubles (the large is a bit too large for this bun - but too small for a cinnabun. Bleh. )

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg.html)

[Kaelee]

That clip is totally growing on me! I want one now! :laugh:

[eadwine]

Can you try a different bun and see if it wishes to work on that.. so annoying to have it too big for the bun.. sorry it won't fit right.

[lapushka]

Tidepool Treasure doubles (the large is a bit too large for this bun - but too small for a cinnabun. Bleh. )

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg.html)

I'm sorry but that looks like that flexi8 is about to fall out :oops: It's barely hanging on by its stick.
Do you perhaps have one that's a smaller size, maybe to try and see what that does?

[kaydana]

Great collection, kaydana! :grin:
Have you tried folded braid with medium?

You would say that :p

A folded braid works better with a large. A medium will hold it, but it's not as comfortable and something looks off about it.

[rags]

I'm sorry but that looks like that flexi8 is about to fall out :oops: It's barely hanging on by its stick.
Do you perhaps have one that's a smaller size, maybe to try and see what that does?

It actually held for 8 hours like that. :shrug: I have smaller ones; I bought this one for a cinnabun; which it is now too small to fit.

[Theobroma]

If it holds you don't have a problem really, but perhaps you could bend the loops into a rounder shape for a tighter fit?

Btw I adore that twin flexi do, it's lovely and those colours look so good in your hair!

[kaydana]

I'm sorry but that looks like that flexi8 is about to fall out :oops: It's barely hanging on by its stick.
Do you perhaps have one that's a smaller size, maybe to try and see what that does?

Bit of an exaggeration? It might be too big, but it looks to me like that bun would hold just fine with a hair stick, so even if it is "hanging on by its stick" it still looks perfectly secure.

ETA:

It actually held for 8 hours like that. :shrug: I have smaller ones; I bought this one for a cinnabun; which it is now too small to fit.

Have you tried a Gibraltar bun? You can pin it through part of the outer loop rather than just the centre, but don't need to have the whole bun inside the flexi. I think it would be the perfect bun for that flexi.

[rags]

No I haven't tried a Gibralter bun; I've tried most everything else with it, so I'll try that. Thank you!

[lapushka]

Bit of an exaggeration? It might be too big, but it looks to me like that bun would hold just fine with a hair stick, so even if it is "hanging on by its stick" it still looks perfectly secure.

It does look more than a bit too big in the picture, though! But hey, everyone wears what they feel is secure...

[ashke50]

I use a medium for folded plaits, but if that doesn't work for you kaydana then you could try doing something like a cameo bun to reduce the amount of hair in the flexi. If you split off some of your hair to make an accent braid, and use the medium flexi to make a bun with the remainder, then wrap the braid round, you may find it is big enough for that.

I got my new flexis from Lila Rose last night! Action shots below (I was too impatient to wait, so the lighting is a bit bad in some of them - the only good picture is from the one I wore today to work).

Tidepool Treasures (XL)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11069&d=1400703394 (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=11787&attachmentid=11069)

Flitter (L)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11066&d=1400703391 (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=11787&attachmentid=11066)

Victorian Inspiration (L)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11067&d=1400703392 (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=11787&attachmentid=11067)

Ruby Bouquet (M)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11068&d=1400703393 (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=11787&attachmentid=11068)

[kaydana]

I use a medium for folded plaits, but if that doesn't work for you kaydana then you could try doing something like a cameo bun to reduce the amount of hair in the flexi. If you split off some of your hair to make an accent braid, and use the medium flexi to make a bun with the remainder, then wrap the braid round, you may find it is big enough for that.

I got my new flexis from Lila Rose last night! Action shots below (I was too impatient to wait, so the lighting is a bit bad in some of them - the only good picture is from the one I wore today to work).
:scissors:

I'm going to start sounding fussy here, but I don't like the way they look. I mean, I do, on other people, people who can make them not lopsided and who can make the centre bun using a reasonable amount of hair. I can barely cram a medium into a centre held bun made with a third of my hair which has been wrapped around my hand twice to minimise the amount of hair in the centre. So the bun in the middle already looks too big for the medium flexi, and THEN I wrap the other 2/3 of my hair around it... it just looks silly. And it always comes out lopsided. I don't think I'll ever find a bun I like a medium with, so really I'm looking for braided styles, but it seems I prefer larges and extra larges for everything. Perhaps I should just give up and sell/swap it for something I'd use... but it's so pretty :(

Your flexis are gorgeous, I've been coveting flitter and ruby bouquet for soooooo long!

[Theobroma]

It does look more than a bit too big in the picture, though! But hey, everyone wears what they feel is secure...

It actually doesn't; the pin seems to have gone only through the very centre of the bun, rather like a hairstick through a lazy wrap or pencil bun, but it's perfectly obvious that the clip as such is a good fit for the diameter of the bun. If you prefer to have less pin showing, that's your privilege, but why harp on it?

[two_wheels]

kaydana if you do decide to swap, I have a blue and silver dolphin-centre size large that is too big for me (I got it before I figured out how to use flexis, medium is just right for me at the mo). I'm in no hurry to swap it because I can always just grow into it- just that the option is there for you if you like.

[kaydana]

kaydana if you do decide to swap, I have a blue and silver dolphin-centre size large that is too big for me (I got it before I figured out how to use flexis, medium is just right for me at the mo). I'm in no hurry to swap it because I can always just grow into it- just that the option is there for you if you like.

Thank you for the offer, but I'm not a big fan of that one. I don't tend to go for blues.

[two_wheels]

No problem! Nobody seems to love that one except me... thank goodness it isn't a small :) Hope you find a solution.

[caromarpie]

Youppi!!!!!! My last order came in. Here are some pic.
A medium sun.
And a xlarge daisy in a attemps gibraltor.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11102&d=1400823812
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11103&d=140823814

[caromarpie]

Sorry double post

[Kaelee]

The Daisy is onethat's really growing on me. I never liked it until I saw action shots.

[chen bao jun]

:blossom::blossom:Oh, rags, I'm sorry you took this photo down. I would love to see Tidepool Treasures in your lovely hair, even if you did think the large was a bit too big. As you know, I follow you around, looking at your photos--you have some of my favorite LHC hair!

I wish you would put it back up.


I agree - folded braids work great with in-between sizes!

Tidepool Treasure doubles (the large is a bit too large for this bun - but too small for a cinnabun. Bleh. )

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg.html)

[Kaelee]

:blossom::blossom:Oh, rags, I'm sorry you took this photo down. I would love to see Tidepool Treasures in your lovely hair, even if you did think the large was a bit too big. As you know, I follow you around, looking at your photos--you have some of my favorite LHC hair!

I wish you would put it back up.

Me too! Don't let someone bully you into wearing what they think you should wear. It looked fantastic in your hair!!!! Truly beautiful! (in fact that was the photo that made me decide that I want the Tidepool Treasures flexi!)

[lapushka]

I didn't "bully" anybody, just mentioned it looked too big. That's all. IMMHO. Let anyone else think of that as they will... "you two". ;)

ETA: the matter has long been resolved, I apologized to rags. You might be a little "late" to the party. My comment was never meant to hurt. Looks like you're looking for things to fight over, IMMHO.

[chen bao jun]

I'm sorry if anything I said can be interpreted as looking to fight anybody. I assume I am meant because only Kaelee* and I said anything about Rag's hair and there are the words 'you two' in Lapushka's remark.

I don't 'get' this. I came over to this thread this morning (haven't been here in a bit) and saw that Rags had put up a photo she had removed and was sorry I couldn't see it, as I said above, so I asked her to put it back. All I can think is that somehow what I said is being interpreted as having something to do the little discussion I had with you, Lapushka, this morning over at the 'create your own flexi thread', which to me is (was) only on that thread, has nothing to do with Rags and which I consider settled anyway.

If you had some issue with Rags and settled it with an apology, Lapushka, that is great--leave me out of it. I just want to see her photo, as I admire her hair (and have said so many times) and kind of consider her a role model for me as I turn grey. and I love the particular clip she mentioned.

Just a bit more of this will make me block Lapushka's posts, which I have never done to anyone before and would prefer not to do, since Lapushka has a lot to offer on this forum. I have enjoyed much of her information on the LOC method, for instance.

Apologies to everyone who has had to read our disagreement over on the other thread and now here. I try not to do this to people and I'm sorry.

*I didn't see Kaelee accuse of anyone specifically of bullying, either. I didn't see a name mentioned at all until Lapushka popped up with this 'you two' stuff.

[Johannah]

Very pretty, Phalaenopsis!

Johannah, simply STUNNING!! :thudpile:



So do I, unless I'm buying S or XS. Only then can I buy 2 and stay under the $30 limit. If I go over $30, I have to pay some hefty customs and handling fees.

Thank you! :blossom:

[eadwine]

:lol: It's only BEEN three days and I am watching my mail slot like a little puppy getting a treat. I'm so sad a person hahaha

[chen bao jun]

Hope it comes today, Eadwine.


:lol: It's only BEEN three days and I am watching my mail slot like a little puppy getting a treat. I'm so sad a person hahaha

[ravenreed]

I use clear nail polish on the pin of my Flexi-8s for just that reason. It works on other types of jewelry too.


I am really enjoying my new Flexi-8s... but I think they may be irritating my scalp a bit, having nickel and all. I thought I read somewhere a while back that some people coat the pins in something to prevent this. Was it clear nail polish? Does anyone here do that?

[eadwine]

Chen: Won't come today anymore, almost 9 pm here ;) It's likely that it will take a week, so.. next week sometime. It would be a terribly fun surprise if it would come tomorrow though.. it HAS happened once before that it took 3-4 days.. who knows.. *crosses fingers*

[Kina]

wonky cinna-blob with rose bouquet x-large flexi
(I took better pics at home, but wanted to throw one up there :p, hey, it's the end of the day and I'm bored)

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/1606986_1424173281180473_4679544932354204992_n.jpg

[duchess67]

Kina, that is a gorgeous Flexi, one of my favourites. I have one in large.

[rags]

Kina, I love that flexi in your hair! It goes so well with your dark hair!

Lapushka did apologize and we are fine now, as she said.

Thank you Chen for the compliment, and Kaelee for wanting the pic back up. :flower: I reloaded it to photobucket - so here you go.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg.html)

[chen bao jun]

Oooooh, rags! I didn't realize you had two of them in there! that blue looks so wonderful--i definitely want those now. Thank you for putting the photo back up.
Good night to all, I'm glad all is well again.
And I don't even like blue, usually. I see I am going to have to rethink that.
Kina, gorgeous flexi, I love your curly bun.

[Kherome]

I didn't see the mini one either! Cute, I love it!

[eadwine]

The flexi dreamcatcher came in! WOOT!

Hair is still drying so I cannot put it in a bun.

:lol: Seems like one dangly is on backwards given just the loops of the metal ;) Not the petals though. Good thing I am not TOO OCD to go and correct it, that would ruin the thing for sure.

Here are two pictures.. one without and one with flash

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/dream1.jpg

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/dream2.jpg

[Kaelee]

I love that one so much! I have 17 flexis, going away for the weekend and trying to decide which ones to take/wear. . It's a challenge! Lol my Dreamcatcher is definitely coming with though.

[eadwine]

For a weekend? Just one will be enough for me :lol:

But then again... I always travel very light :)


And finally: in the hair

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/dream3.jpg
stupid little loopie heheh

[rags]

Thanks,, Chen and Kherome! :flower:



Eadwine, that is beautiful in your hair!! I love it! The Dreamcatcher is one of my favorites too.

[lapushka]

I love that dreamcatcher. I remember when it was on LR exclusively, then Flexi8 had it on their site, and I quickly snagged one up (L). It's good for a LWB for me, and that's about it, but I absolutely *love* that clip.

[Kherome]

Another light traveler here. I usually take my "utility Jeter" (a 3 prong oak fork for strength) and a single flexi.

[rags]

For traveling I usually do a simple silver Flexi (so no clashes with clothing), a fork, and a couple of sticks. That's for a week-long vacation at the beach, and the sticks are acrylic or Quattros for the water. The flexi and fork are to wear out.

[eadwine]

Thanks for the compliments! I love this one.

I wonder what the danglies will do when I am working, would be funky to have them all three standing upright come lunchbreak :lol:

[BonnieU]

Received my first flexi :) but it's too small! And it's a large! I just can't get it to hold right. I do really like it but I'll have to exchange it for sure.

[Theobroma]

BonnieU, if I were you I'd persevere. A large should at the very least work in centre-held buns and also for a French twist, at least until you gain a lot more length. But there is a bit of a knack to getting them to hold a bun -- once you've mastered it you wonder why you ever had trouble, but I do remember having to play around and practise a bit when I got my first one.

BTW, which style did you get? Inquiring minds... :D

[rags]

Im wondering if she can do center held buns at APL? Since I'm on the opposite end of the thickness spectrum from you iii's, I've no idea. :p But BonnieU, a French twist should work!

And yes, inquiring minds.......:p.

[duchess67]

Oooh Rags, those are beautiful, looks cute using both Flexi's together. I am definitely going to order this next time.



Kina, I love that flexi in your hair! It goes so well with your dark hair!

Lapushka did apologize and we are fine now, as she said.

Thank you Chen for the compliment, and Kaelee for wanting the pic back up. :flower: I reloaded it to photobucket - so here you go.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv18/raggsj38/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/user/raggsj38/media/hair%20photos/Hairtoy%20challenge/016500x375-4.jpg.html)

[walterSCAN]

Got a Who's Hoo in swap from ravenhair44 a little while back... witness the 'splodey bun!

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/shecriesatnight/Mobile%20Uploads/20140524_141015.jpg

It's a large and just barely works in center-held buns, but I love it anyway. :D

ETA--> Note the matching owl coffee cup...

[Kaelee]

That looks GREAT on you Eadwine! I wound up bringing my Dreamcatcher, my lovely circle emerald, and my beloved Flitter, and wearing my Freestyle Tiara that matches my tie dye shirt. :)

[KittyBird]

I always bring too many flexis with me when I travel.. Last time I went on a weekend trip, I ended up bringing 2 small flexis, 2-3 Ls, 2 XLs and 3 XXLs (and a few Ficcares and sticks). I counted them when I came back and I honestly had no idea why I had brought them all with me. :o If I'm sleeping over at DBF's place, I usually bring 2-3 silk scrunchies, a few flexis in various sizes, at least 1 stick, a Ficcare or two, and a ton of hair pins, just in case. :lol:

[AlyBlu]

Rags, absolutely lovely!

[julee]

Well...on a whim last night I tried the one flexi I have (celtic knot flexi, not sure what size it is) and it worked! So comfortable as well :) Funny thing is I've had it nearly a year and just couldn't seem to get it to work. Anyway I'm trying not to order any more (although I don't know how long I can hold out), as I'm currently waiting on quite a few toys, the number of which I'm ashamed to admit publicly :oops:

[chen bao jun]

BonnieU is a iii so at APL she probably can't do centre-held buns yet.
I found the large pretty useless at APL but couldn't fit the XL until I got to BSL, since there is such a huge amount of difference between those sizes. that's why I was late to the flexi party.
I am hanging on to my large because I hope to do centre held buns one day--maybe at waist?
They look so nice. what I can do with my hair basically is make a cinnabun (only because I have so much taper_ and also now I can make a sort of nautilus over one finger. But its very unstable and I can only use hairsticks in it. Definitely couldn't use a flexi in that.
I do french rolls only with ficcares, the large flexi doesn't really hold a french roll and the XL doesn't either (because its too big for that and also extremely heavy and draggy).
Thick shorter hair just has different rules.
Off topic, I was rather discouraged today, I wore my hair out and it was one of those days when it doesn't even appear shoulder length. It varies. It actually appears APL sometimes. It must have been something about the weather? Another curly I know who stretches to waist length and usually appears to be BSL was looking as if she was jsut barely below shoulder. And both of us were sticking out sideways like crazy, sigh.
Of course, everyone else admired this look....

[AlyBlu]

Well...on a whim last night I tried the one flexi I have (celtic knot flexi, not sure what size it is) and it worked! So comfortable as well :) Funny thing is I've had it nearly a year and just couldn't seem to get it to work. Anyway I'm trying not to order any more (although I don't know how long I can hold out), as I'm currently waiting on quite a few toys, the number of which I'm ashamed to admit publicly :oops:
You can see the size on the tip of the cross bar. Unless it is a mega or a mini you will see xs, s,m,l and so on imprinted of the bar

[Toffeemonster]

Well...on a whim last night I tried the one flexi I have (celtic knot flexi, not sure what size it is) and it worked! So comfortable as well :) Funny thing is I've had it nearly a year and just couldn't seem to get it to work. Anyway I'm trying not to order any more (although I don't know how long I can hold out), as I'm currently waiting on quite a few toys, the number of which I'm ashamed to admit publicly :oops:

Glad you got it working for you! I still find mine as comfortable as the ficcares, and as secure too, they feel the same in my hair. It is hard not to order more but I'm desperately after a TT or Elymwold so...!! Gotta save :D

I was going to ask, what kinds of buns folk can make work, as I've been sticking with the lazy wrap for a while with the large flexi but found it wouldn't work with a couple of other buns when I tried them. ....it looks like it's a more complicated matter than I'd imagined, taking length and thickness of hair into account.

I have a gibson tuck in with the flexi at the moment!(it's a bit messy, I think I may have too much hair to stuff properly!!)

Does anyone have suggested buns for hip length hair that's medium thickness?

[Selkie-]

Hi all, I have been stalking this thread for a while and admiring all the gorgeous hairstyles and of course was persuaded to order myself some flexi's.

I have already collected 8 in different sizes and have had fun playing around with how to use them. I took my first picture today of a lazy wrap bun held with an extra large flexi. I am still getting the hang of using them and different bun styles.

Sorry for the poor quality picture but I haven't mastered taking pictures of the back of my head yet!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj211/Rachellejoychadwick/284063c0-d48e-4d66-b6f3-04f1b99267d0_zpsfd6ff8a7.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/Rachellejoychadwick/media/284063c0-d48e-4d66-b6f3-04f1b99267d0_zpsfd6ff8a7.jpg.html)

[julee]

You can see the size on the tip of the cross bar. Unless it is a mega or a mini you will see xs, s,m,l and so on imprinted of the bar

Thankyou! :flower: I'll take a look. It will be good to know just in case I spot the perfect flexi :D


Hi all, I have been stalking this thread for a while and admiring all the gorgeous hairstyles and of course was persuaded to order myself some flexi's.

I have already collected 8 in different sizes and have had fun playing around with how to use them. I took my first picture today of a lazy wrap bun held with an extra large flexi. I am still getting the hang of using them and different bun styles.

Sorry for the poor quality picture but I haven't mastered taking pictures of the back of my head yet!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj211/Rachellejoychadwick/284063c0-d48e-4d66-b6f3-04f1b99267d0_zpsfd6ff8a7.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/Rachellejoychadwick/media/284063c0-d48e-4d66-b6f3-04f1b99267d0_zpsfd6ff8a7.jpg.html)

Beautiful! I love the pearls, they are so elegant and classy.

[Hairitic]

Hi all, I have been stalking this thread for a while and admiring all the gorgeous hairstyles and of course was persuaded to order myself some flexi's.I have already collected 8 in different sizes and have had fun playing around with how to use them. I took my first picture today of a lazy wrap bun held with an extra large flexi. I am still getting the hang of using them and different bun styles. Sorry for the poor quality picture but I haven't mastered taking pictures of the back of my head yet!http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj211/Rachellejoychadwick/284063c0-d48e-4d66-b6f3-04f1b99267d0_zpsfd6ff8a7.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/Rachellejoychadwick/media/284063c0-d48e-4d66-b6f3-04f1b99267d0_zpsfd6ff8a7.jpg.html)Selfie, that looks absolutely beautiful! ;)

[Hairitic]

Hi all, I have been stalking this thread for a while and admiring all the gorgeous hairstyles and of course was persuaded to order myself some flexi's.I have already collected 8 in different sizes and have had fun playing around with how to use them. I took my first picture today of a lazy wrap bun held with an extra large flexi. I am still getting the hang of using them and different bun styles. Sorry for the poor quality picture but I haven't mastered taking pictures of the back of my head yet!http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj211/Rachellejoychadwick/284063c0-d48e-4d66-b6f3-04f1b99267d0_zpsfd6ff8a7.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/Rachellejoychadwick/media/284063c0-d48e-4d66-b6f3-04f1b99267d0_zpsfd6ff8a7.jpg.html)Selkie, that looks absolutely beautiful! Thanks for showing us. ;)

[Selkie-]

Julee and Hairitic --- thank you! :flowers:

[eadwine]

Thank you Kaelee (for some reason my reply to you went byebye)!

[AlyBlu]

love the pearl flexie!!!

[Lirona]

Got my Flexi order! :inlove: Here's another double Flexi 'do (rags, yours was so lovely!)... Two Elegant Ornates, one at the top, and one at the bottom of the braid. I'm still experimenting to see if the Flexi holding the braid will ever lie flat. :laugh:

http://i.imgur.com/TAyHVWZ.png

[NaClH2O]

That double flexi hairstyle looks great! What sizes are you using?

[BonnieU]

Thanks ladies :D I know that I def need to experiment with more styles....I used to think I knew what "center held" meant but I'm not sure now...haha. The thickness def does make a difference at apl that's for sure...I plan to keep it and keep trying...here's the one I got :)

http://www.flexi8.com/1961.html?id=uxsktqMF

[Lirona]

Thank you, Salty! :D Top is an extra small and bottom is a mini.

[rags]

Lirona, those Flexis are very pretty and your braid is beautiful!

[Selkie-]

Lirona - love your double flexi style. I have the same problem with using a flexi to tie off a braid - it doesn't ever want to lie flat either. I love the look of a flexi on the end of a braid though. :cool:

[Avenie]

I've just ordered my first Flexi 8s. Two extra smalls. I'm kind of still only neck-length, but the back is long enough to make a ponytail - but I don't want to, it's too fine and breaks too easily. A Flexi will keep it out of the way and remove the temptation to trim it (the back is still 2-3 inches longer than the front and I look quite terrible.)

[Kaelee]

Beautiful Lirona!

I was playing around with my medium flexi lady night and came up with a different style. .. modified Comet bun? It totally solves the sliding flexi on the ponytail issue, and the potential for pulling issue, and is holding like a rock!
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-26%2010.39.09_zpsiut3ocur.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/klmcjilton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-26%2010.39.09_zpsiut3ocur.jpg.html)

[eadwine]

Tut!! Tut! (as in tutorial, not as in tut tut :lol:)

[chen bao jun]

I love the double flexi look and I also love Kaelee's latest hairstyle.

I saw a flexi in the wild yesterday! For the very first time! It was on a little girl maybe 10 years old.
It was a mini, I think. She had a ponytail with one of those non metal elastics securing it and had kind of pinned her little flexi on top, it was a cute look. The flexi clearly wouldn't have held her ponytail but she still made use of it. I wasn't close enough to see which flexi.

[rags]

Kaelee, that is gorgeous! I agree, tutorial please?

Chen, that's sweet. I've yet to see on win the wild despite there being a representative in my area.

[Kaelee]

I'm going to make a tutorial soon, I promise! Probably won't be able to get to it till next weekend though.

[chen bao jun]

Good, I love Kaelee's tutorials.

[Johannah]

I just received two flexi's :joy:

[Selkie-]

I just received two flexi's :joy:

Yay!! :cheer: Pictures please!!

[Johannah]

Yay!! :cheer: Pictures please!!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11182&d=1401188638
This is the extra large.

The other one is an extra small, but I don't have a picture (and since my hair will have a protein treatment in 10 minutes, it's hard to take one :rolleyes:).But it looks like this one:
http://www.flexi8.com/flex/images/items/0975.jpg

[Lirona]

Lirona, those Flexis are very pretty and your braid is beautiful!

Lirona - love your double flexi style. I have the same problem with using a flexi to tie off a braid - it doesn't ever want to lie flat either. I love the look of a flexi on the end of a braid though. :cool:

I love the double flexi look and I also love Kaelee's latest hairstyle.

Beautiful Lirona!

I was playing around with my medium flexi lady night and came up with a different style. .. modified Comet bun? It totally solves the sliding flexi on the ponytail issue, and the potential for pulling issue, and is holding like a rock!

Thank you all so much. :crush: Kaelee, that comet bun looks awesome! I was experimenting with comet buns recently too, but they didn't look that great. :lol: I too am looking forward to the tutorial!

[Hairitic]

KaeLee; Ditto on the request for a vid! ;)

BTW, anyone have ideas on how to keep from losing your Flexi when wearing them as braid Enders? I've lost 3 of them now and I even use a small elastic first and place the Flexi above it. They still seem to either slide off or pop off. I'm not sure which. );

[Selkie-]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11182&d=1401188638
This is the extra large.

The other one is an extra small, but I don't have a picture (and since my hair will have a protein treatment in 10 minutes, it's hard to take one :rolleyes:).But it looks like this one:
http://www.flexi8.com/flex/images/items/0975.jpg

Oh wow Johannah - that looks so gorgeous! The silver looks lovely in your blonde hair. :crush: Love the extra small one as well - it will be stunning in your hair.

I am feeling some new flexi-8 purchases coming my way - have just been browsing their site!! :o

[Johannah]

Thank you, Selkie!

Sometimes I get annoyed I live in Europe instead of America because I only can buy one flexi at a time, if I don't want to pay €25 extra, but on the other hand... If I would live in America, I'd probably be addicted to buying hairtoys, especially flexis :rolleyes:

[Lirona]

Johannah, those are so elegant. :crush:


KaeLee; Ditto on the request for a vid! ;)

BTW, anyone have ideas on how to keep from losing your Flexi when wearing them as braid Enders? I've lost 3 of them now and I even use a small elastic first and place the Flexi above it. They still seem to either slide off or pop off. I'm not sure which. );

I wish I could say I do... I haven't actually worn a Flexi-held braid out of the house! The one in the photo I just posted, the mini came off the bottom right as I was leaving. I ended up just going out with the half-up part. Haha.

[two_wheels]

I have the spinning flexi issue on braid ends too :boohoo:
No tip for escaping flexis, except: have coarse hair....

[Johannah]

Thank you, Lirona!

[Kaelee]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-27%2013.17.43_zps5nfp7afs.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/klmcjilton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-27%2013.17.43_zps5nfp7afs.jpg.html)

Celtic knot flexi, not my favorite but I wanted to wear s plain silver one this morning.

[Brattina88]

Kaelee, I love love love that bun/pony/braid :p whatever you call it, I am jealous of your hair!

The flexi looks nice, too!! :D

[Ruzovy]

Look what I got in the mail today from Catladyintown!!! I didn't expect it to be here till next week!!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/KKMe/Hair/XLsnow_zpsb1d63876.jpg
So pretty!!! *-*


Thank you so much I love it!!!

[Lirona]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-27%2013.17.43_zps5nfp7afs.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/klmcjilton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05-27%2013.17.43_zps5nfp7afs.jpg.html)

Celtic knot flexi, not my favorite but I wanted to wear s plain silver one this morning.

:thud: Stunning, Kaelee! I have to ask, how long is your hair (in inches)?

[LMB]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11182&d=1401188638
This is the extra large.

The other one is an extra small, but I don't have a picture (and since my hair will have a protein treatment in 10 minutes, it's hard to take one :rolleyes:).But it looks like this one:
http://www.flexi8.com/flex/images/items/0975.jpg

I've been stalking this thread for a while, going back and forth on whether I needed any more hair toys, but this is the post that has made my mind up for me! (all the others have been tempting me for ages, but this one tipped me over) Beautiful! Do you know what the XL is called? I will be over in the States in a couple of weeks visiting family so will be placing a decent sized order and getting it shipped there!

[Kaelee]

:thud: Stunning, Kaelee! I have to ask, how long is your hair (in inches)?

I have no idea, don't really have a way to measure it.

[Catladyintown]

Ruzovy it's going to look stunning in your hair.:blossom:

[chen bao jun]

You know you are an LHCer when you want to live in America for the hairtoys!


Thank you, Selkie!

Sometimes I get annoyed I live in Europe instead of America because I only can buy one flexi at a time, if I don't want to pay €25 extra, but on the other hand... If I would live in America, I'd probably be addicted to buying hairtoys, especially flexis :rolleyes:

[NaClH2O]

BTW, anyone have ideas on how to keep from losing your Flexi when wearing them as braid Enders? I've lost 3 of them now and I even use a small elastic first and place the Flexi above it. They still seem to either slide off or pop off. I'm not sure which. );

I use mini's to end braids and have never lost one. However..., I have an idea for if it is too big and is sliding off. Maybe you could use a small, clear elastic to secure the braid and the stick the stick of the flexi through the braid? Securing it through the outside half of the braid? Just an idea. :p

[Toffeemonster]

You know you are an LHCer when you want to live in America for the hairtoys!

Does anyone know what the difference is in delivery costs in EU and US actually? I'll have someone visiting from the states and if it's a huge price difference I might get them to bring some over in their luggage. (and what an excuse to buy something I otherwise can't allow myself ATM)

[eadwine]

I know I pay about $7 US in shipping to here from the USA.


In country, not a clue. Likely about the same as we do within Europe. Envelope mail isn't that expensive within Europe either (never thought I'd say that.. with the price of a stamp these days...).

[NaClH2O]

Does anyone know what the difference is in delivery costs in EU and US actually? I'll have someone visiting from the states and if it's a huge price difference I might get them to bring some over in their luggage. (and what an excuse to buy something I otherwise can't allow myself ATM)

Shipping costs $4 within the US for as many flexi's as you want and no custom's to worry about ;)

[Selkie-]

Gorgeous knot/braid Kaelee!

Ruzovy -- love the flexi -- action pictures please!

Hi LMB -- welcome to flexi obsession! Ha! :D

Here is a pic of today's double-flexi-do with a medium flexi to hold the ponytail and an extra small to tie off the end. Excuse the weird braid - not sure why it came out that way? :confused:

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj211/Rachellejoychadwick/5c01900a-5113-4438-8316-1d284a7d5984_zps1848a1c2.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/Rachellejoychadwick/media/5c01900a-5113-4438-8316-1d284a7d5984_zps1848a1c2.jpg.html)

[Johannah]

I've been stalking this thread for a while, going back and forth on whether I needed any more hair toys, but this is the post that has made my mind up for me! (all the others have been tempting me for ages, but this one tipped me over) Beautiful! Do you know what the XL is called? I will be over in the States in a couple of weeks visiting family so will be placing a decent sized order and getting it shipped there!

The problem is I've bought this from cultmate.de and flexi's don't got names on this website :p But I'll do some research for you, I'll let you know if I can find the name!


You know you are an LHCer when you want to live in America for the hairtoys!

Yeah...... I might move to America next week........ :whistle: :stirpot:

[Johannah]

The problem is I've bought this from cultmate.de and flexi's don't got names on this website :p But I'll do some research for you, I'll let you know if I can find the name!

I've already found it! It's 'Princess Tiara'.

[eadwine]

Just heard from the Flexi folks concerning the upcoming flexi of the month on Lillarose and Paypal. If you are interested in that and you cannot pay with anything but Paypal, then you can order it through flexi-8.com still. Just contact them so things can be swapped around. :)

They are working on getting Paypal on Lillarose, but it is taking a bit longer. Should be a few more weeks probably. :)

[kme81]

I received my two new Flexis today!!!

XL Custom ~~~ I am so happy with how this one turned out!!! It is exactly what I wanted!
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j388/kme81/e67fd13b-40db-43bd-b0b6-33aa19595a88_zps0cca16a2.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/kme81/media/e67fd13b-40db-43bd-b0b6-33aa19595a88_zps0cca16a2.jpg.html)
Center-held knot bun
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j388/kme81/455ea1d8-cf9e-4bdf-9aee-ac4eb9ec15e6_zps48a97e40.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/kme81/media/455ea1d8-cf9e-4bdf-9aee-ac4eb9ec15e6_zps48a97e40.jpg.html)

Mega Flitter ~~~ So pretty!
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j388/kme81/12bd2aea-9e15-4654-96e6-8d3a5967aaa3_zps11d1ca88.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/kme81/media/12bd2aea-9e15-4654-96e6-8d3a5967aaa3_zps11d1ca88.jpg.html)
Disk bun
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j388/kme81/ddd05c85-519e-47c2-b6e5-c6686fc51298_zps5a8f12e1.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/kme81/media/ddd05c85-519e-47c2-b6e5-c6686fc51298_zps5a8f12e1.jpg.html)

[Kaelee]

That custom is stunning!

[Schneckschjen]

Here are two of my flexi8 buns (first with mega, second with XL)

http://abload.de/img/dscn5684wlsng.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=dscn5684wlsng.jpg)

http://abload.de/img/dscn3751hass4.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=dscn3751hass4.jpg)

[Selkie-]

kme81 -- your custom flexi is stunning!

Schneckschjen -- gorgeous flexi's - once again I just love the look of the silver flexi in blonde hair. Your buns are awesome - how long is your hair?

[Schneckschjen]

Thank you much Selkie, I like it, too. My hair is 33 inch long. But my Problem with a lot of buns is that I have 4,5 inch scope this gulps a lot of length when I want to updo my hair.

[LMB]

I've already found it! It's 'Princess Tiara'.

Thanks so much! It is at the top of my list :D

[lazuliblue]

Just heard from the Flexi folks concerning the upcoming flexi of the month on Lillarose and Paypal. If you are interested in that and you cannot pay with anything but Paypal, then you can order it through flexi-8.com still. Just contact them so things can be swapped around. :)

I was hoping you could help me please because I am soon finally going to take the plunge and order some flexis! I don't think that I can order from Lillarose because I'm in the UK, so am I right in thinking that if I want the FOTM I just put a flexi of the same size and cost in my basket and then put a note under it saying to replace it with the FOTM?

[carrielynn]

Here's the Celtic Cross I got from ebay a couple months ago:
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/carrieroer/IMG_9381_zps865833bd.jpg (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/carrieroer/media/IMG_9381_zps865833bd.jpg.html)

Question though... It's a large, and I have BSL medium hair. Center held buns like this one (I think it's a disc bun) are eating up the edges of the flexi. Is that user error or I-need-a-bigger-flexi error? I've heard the jump from L to XL is pretty big, but then again I can't do outside-held buns at all...

[eadwine]

lazuliblue:

Yes that is what I always do, and because I am silly and anal about this I always mail them too to cross check :lol:

If not possible because there is no same price available: contact flexi customer service from the flexi-8 site stating what you want :)

[Theobroma]

Carrielynn, the difference in pin length between L and XL is one inch. Going by your action shot, I'd say that an XL would be perfect for you.

The action shot is lovely, by the way. What bun is that?

[Schneckschjen]

I think you need an XL flexi, the L is pretty but you´re right it looks a little bit to small for this bun. You can try fold up braid with a L flexi. I mean something like this:


http://abload.de/img/dscn26256dsiv.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=dscn26256dsiv.jpg)

[Kaelee]

Here's the Celtic Cross I got from ebay a couple months ago:
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/carrieroer/IMG_9381_zps865833bd.jpg (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/carrieroer/media/IMG_9381_zps865833bd.jpg.html)

Question though... It's a large, and I have BSL medium hair. Center held buns like this one (I think it's a disc bun) are eating up the edges of the flexi. Is that user error or I-need-a-bigger-flexi error? I've heard the jump from L to XL is pretty big, but then again I can't do outside-held buns at all...

Is it comfortable and secure? When I was trying to wear a too-small flexi it was NOT comfortable 99% of the time, pulled, was just in general difficult.

I wear a mega for a disc bun, and a large for a LWB (which is center held) on my waist length hair. Disc bun is an odd one- it's center held, technically, but it's a lot thicker/there's a lot more hair in the center than other center held buns. You might want to try an XL and see if it works better for you (if it doesn't, you can always return it or exchange it! LR has awesome customer service. So does Flexi8).

[lazuliblue]

Thank you eadwine.

[Selkie-]

I think you need an XL flexi, the L is pretty but you´re right it looks a little bit to small for this bun. You can try fold up braid with a L flexi. I mean something like this:


http://abload.de/img/dscn26256dsiv.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=dscn26256dsiv.jpg)

Gorgeous - love the ribbon. :)

[Hairitic]

I use mini's to end braids and have never lost one. However..., I have an idea for if it is too big and is sliding off. Maybe you could use a small, clear elastic to secure the braid and the stick the stick of the flexi through the braid? Securing it through the outside half of the braid? Just an idea. :p

Great idea NaClH2O. Will definitely try that next time I wear a braid. ;)

[Hairitic]

I was hoping you could help me please because I am soon finally going to take the plunge and order some flexis! I don't think that I can order from Lillarose because I'm in the UK, so am I right in thinking that if I want the FOTM I just put a flexi of the same size and cost in my basket and then put a note under it saying to replace it with the FOTM?

LillaRose is currently doing testing for shipping overseas and hopefully will announce soon that that is a full on deal. Perhaps when you are ready to order, you could email them and see if they will ship to you? May be quicker and simpler than the other way? :confused: :p

[AlyBlu]

I received my two new Flexis today!!!

XL Custom ~~~ I am so happy with how this one turned out!!! It is exactly what I wanted!
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j388/kme81/e67fd13b-40db-43bd-b0b6-33aa19595a88_zps0cca16a2.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/kme81/media/e67fd13b-40db-43bd-b0b6-33aa19595a88_zps0cca16a2.jpg.html)
Center-held knot bun
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j388/kme81/455ea1d8-cf9e-4bdf-9aee-ac4eb9ec15e6_zps48a97e40.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/kme81/media/455ea1d8-cf9e-4bdf-9aee-ac4eb9ec15e6_zps48a97e40.jpg.html)

Mega Flitter ~~~ So pretty!
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j388/kme81/12bd2aea-9e15-4654-96e6-8d3a5967aaa3_zps11d1ca88.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/kme81/media/12bd2aea-9e15-4654-96e6-8d3a5967aaa3_zps11d1ca88.jpg.html)
Disk bun
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j388/kme81/ddd05c85-519e-47c2-b6e5-c6686fc51298_zps5a8f12e1.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/kme81/media/ddd05c85-519e-47c2-b6e5-c6686fc51298_zps5a8f12e1.jpg.html)

Absolutely gorgeous

[kme81]

Thank you Kaelee, Selkie-, and AlyBlu!

[Catladyintown]

Kme81 your hair is beautiful and so are the flexi's.

[Catladyintown]

I think I will either stick with the Xsmall for barrettes or the Large flexi's or above. I have been buying FOTM in Small and Mega or XLarge, but I realize I rarely use the small flexi's. So I am selling my small FOTM in May. So from now on I will buy the Mega and the large FOTM I think that will suit me better.;)

[eadwine]

Shipping internationally is not the problem, never has been after the site went international. The problem is the payment method. There is no paypal available yet, but they are working on THAT particular part of the site.

So.. like I said: if you see something you like, either buy it through flexi-8, or contact them using the contact option on the flexi-8 site if you are not sure. Shipping to you however is NOT an issue. :)

[KittyBird]

Put my L heart flexi in a sectioned bun today, and I can barely feel that it's there! I love weightless buns. It's also fairly high up and very flat against my head, so it's perfect for sitting in a car (which I will be doing later today). Yay! :cool:

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/Heartflexi435x500_zpsb2b5c9af.jpg (http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/Heartflexi871x1000_zpsc392053e.jpg)

[Kaelee]

That looks great!!! There are so many flexis that I want after seeing peoples' action shots. :lol: This thread is bad for my bank account.

[Ruzovy]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/KKMe/Hair/snowflakesun_zps859a4cd2.jpg

It just GLOWS in the sun! I don't even care it's silly to wear a snowflake in the heat of summer, this is my new favorite hairtoy and I've been parading it out EVERYWHERE!

[NaClH2O]

Love it! I also just wore my snowflake flexi to work the other day and it was fantastic! I don't care that it is 90 F outside :p Great mind think alike

[kaydana]

I introduced my Mum to the wonders of flexi-8s today. Needless to say, she loves it! That medium that I just can't get to work for me is the perfect size for her, so I guess that solves the issue of what I'll do with it. :D

[Tails]

Long_hair_bear, any insights on the upcoming FOTM? :eyebrows: :popcorn:

[carrielynn]

Carrielynn, the difference in pin length between L and XL is one inch. Going by your action shot, I'd say that an XL would be perfect for you.

The action shot is lovely, by the way. What bun is that?
Thank you! I'm pretty sure it's a disc bun, the one where you put the hair up like a ponytail then split it into two sections and wrap in opposite directions.


Is it comfortable and secure? When I was trying to wear a too-small flexi it was NOT comfortable 99% of the time, pulled, was just in general difficult.
It surprisingly was very comfortable. Maybe I'm just getting better at making it, but usually it would feel very tight. I just don't like how the flexi was getting lost in the hair...

Then again I only know how to make two buns right now (disc and lazy wrap). Any other buns I've tried with the flexi end up looking badly squished and not a nice round bun. I guess I see an XL going on my wish list. :)

[Kaelee]

New FOTM:
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_57090098052099_zpst4ic4teu.jpeg

I am eyeing up those sticks pretty hard!

[NaClH2O]

I love the centerpiece.... But plain silver is so disappointing. :wail:

[Kaelee]

I love the centerpiece.... But plain silver is so disappointing. :wail:

I agree! I was hoping for something colorful myself. There are pearls in there though and at least on my phone and computer, they look silver too. Which I know they're not. So I'm thinking this one will look MUCH better in person. It's the same finish that's on the December 2013 Winter Wonder.

[Theobroma]

Meh, I can't wear silver in my hair at all. I like the clip and I'd probably buy it despite the dangle... if it were any other colour!

[eadwine]

If only the inside of that were enameled a soft yellow..

is it a true round shape like the flower.. or?

[NaClH2O]

If only the inside of that were enameled a soft yellow..

is it a true round shape like the flower.. or?

Oh you did not! Now I can't un-see that. :bigeyes: :disbelief

Ha ha ha....

[Stellaaa]

New FOTM:
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag402/klmcjilton/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_57090098052099_zpst4ic4teu.jpeg

I am eyeing up those sticks pretty hard!

Oh, I like that a lot! A lot!

And I'd sworn off "silver" flexis. I have enough.

But, there's silver coloured, like most of them including all the "silver" ones I have - and it doesn't look like real silver at all, more like stainless steel - and then there's silver, and that's silver! (like that Dec 2013 FOTM - but without the AB, and that's a good thing in my eyes).

Those sticks are nice, too, especially the black.

[Monkshood]

I think it would look much better in bronze, gold or antiqued brass. It looks a bit too... bridal like this.

[Rio040113]

I must admit I'm not a huge fan of the actual flexi but the sticks are lovely! I think I'll be ordering a pair of the light (cream?) ones :) just in time for my birthday as well, woo! Seems too appropriate, pearl (birth stone) and my favourite flower, it's a sign honestly :lol:

[Kaelee]

I must admit I'm not a huge fan of the actual flexi but the sticks are lovely! I think I'll be ordering a pair of the light (cream?) ones :) just in time for my birthday as well, woo! Seems too appropriate, pearl (birth stone) and my favourite flower, it's a sign honestly :lol:

I agree the sticks are fantastic. I decided against them for right now because I almost never wear sticks anymore, except for waterproof ones in the shower. Otherwise I would have jumped on that!

[AlyBlu]

Oh you did not! Now I can't un-see that. :bigeyes: :disbelief

Ha ha ha....


yeah, I saw it also

[AlyBlu]

I am really on the fence about this one. I think the silver and pearl would be nice against my hair - but the Lilly itself does not ring my bell

[Kaelee]

yeah, I saw it also

Me too. The first thing I thought was it looks like something I wouldn't prefer to wear on my head. :bigeyes:

[AlyBlu]

Me too. The first thing I thought was it looks like something I wouldn't prefer to wear on my head. :bigeyes: so glad I am not the only one.

[lapushka]

I like the "old silver" finish much better. This is *way* too shiny for me!

[Monkshood]

What are you guys seeing exactly? My guess is genitalia, but I don't really see it?

[eadwine]

Oh you did not! Now I can't un-see that. :bigeyes: :disbelief

Ha ha ha....

I guess you went the anatomy way. I just wanted to know if the thing was flat or 3d.

[Shorty89]

I think it's a gorgeous flexi, but I'm on a budget, so no new shinies for me. I know some of you don't like the bright silver, but to me it's gorgeous.

[eadwine]

I'll have to see it in hair to really make a final decision on it.. a lot of the time (I see this trend lately) hairtoys are portrayed way lighter (overlighted if you will) than they really are.

Curious to see what this looks like in-hair, who knows that might just tip me over (the daisy happened that way ;) )

[sourgrl]

I really like the hair sticks but my hair would devour them!

[Rio040113]

I agree the sticks are fantastic. I decided against them for right now because I almost never wear sticks anymore, except for waterproof ones in the shower. Otherwise I would have jumped on that!

Ahh that's a shame, the sticks would look fabulous in your hair :) You tend to wear Ficcares mostly don't you? Or am I making that up in my own head? :lol: