The Flexi-8 / Lilla Rose Thread

[eadwine]

Most likely yeah...

Mind you.. the camel does NOT have a wire in it. I can flatten it all the way easily. I have a feeling it may stretch quite a bit when used, but as I haven't gotten it out of the baggie for obvious reasons I cannot test this.

[Theobroma]

Most likely yeah...

Mind you.. the camel does NOT have a wire in it. I can flatten it all the way easily. I have a feeling it may stretch quite a bit when used, but as I haven't gotten it out of the baggie for obvious reasons I cannot test this.

From the shape of those ones I rather thought they wouldn't have a wire. But judging from the leather hair slides I've owned in the past I wouldn't worry about it stretching... unless the leather is very thin. I have a slide made of leather about 2mm thick that I've had for years and years and it hasn't stretched at all.

[eadwine]

I don't think it is too thin. I don't see this leather being 2mm thick though, but I cannot tell really.

[eadwine]

I got a reply: "If measuring the item by looking at them they are different because each one is made with different materials. If you have tried them in your hair and you are not satisfied with the fit we will be happy to exchange them for you."


Then how in beep are we to know what size to order, if the size you are used to ordering is so vastly different on these things. This new design is going to render a LOOOOT of exchanges!!

[jennareid]

Then why bother having measurements at all if you're going to just make it up as you go along? Different materials is no excuse. 1cm = 1cm no matter the material. It's lazy workmanship and weaselly excuses.

[Theobroma]

Sounds a bit unconvincing.

But even if it's true, they've got to state as much on the website or else they're setting up their customers for disappointment and themselves for a whole lot of returns and exchanges. I would expect the big leather loops to look and feel and behave differently from standard Flexis, but the red braided leather one looks as though it has a piano wire core just like the traditional clips and I don't think anyone would suspect that it'd fit any differently. Somehow this new line seems as though it isn't as well-thought-out as it could (or should) have been!

[lapushka]

I got a reply: "If measuring the item by looking at them they are different because each one is made with different materials. If you have tried them in your hair and you are not satisfied with the fit we will be happy to exchange them for you."


Then how in beep are we to know what size to order, if the size you are used to ordering is so vastly different on these things. This new design is going to render a LOOOOT of exchanges!!

WTH. What's that about? So you are supposed to open them, and try them in your hair first. Why not just exchange them for the proper size? Or is that supposed to be the proper size. :?: Maybe try the leather one. See what it does. It might be different because of the lack of wire - I have NO idea!

This is confusing!

[eadwine]

I tried them both on. The red one is ok. I can hear the leather creak as I put it in, so that is snug. The camel one.. BWAHAHAHAHA. It feels like I have a stick in my hair, the 8 is there for decoration, as if it is a ribbon that I added to make it look interesting.


Folks.. meet camel size M:
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexicamel.jpg


I have written back and told them what they were getting themselves into. "Mind you this is going to be problematic, because people are expecting a certain size when they buy one and getting something quite different, I see a lot of exchanges in the future for LillaRose. An M should be an M size. An L should be an L and not a mega."

I also asked: what size do I need now? I have NO way of knowing.



To be honest, this pisses me the heck off. I am going to be sitting outside for a while now with my neighbor to cool off. GRRRR!

[Theobroma]

Wow. :)

It actually looks nice on you, but yup, that's one heck of an inflationary interpretation on "medium"! What is the length of the loop in centimetres?

[melesine]

Wow, it's huge for supposedly being a medium. It looks really nice though. So are they going to make a new size chart for the leather ones?

[eadwine]

Wow, it's huge for supposedly being a medium. It looks really nice though. So are they going to make a new size chart for the leather ones?

I have no idea if they are going to do that, but unless they want to have 50 exchanges a day on these things they are going to have to!

Here are two pictures for you with the M size bought camel:

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

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

A normal medium measured across the length on the inside of the loops is not even 8.5 cm.



Oh and a pic of the red one. This is a amadlife0 stick. I do have two sticks on the way still to go with these flexis.

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

I have some bun hair left with this one, the loops are is not sitting against my scalp.

[lapushka]

Looks like the red one might be okay - it juuust might.
But that leather one. OMG. That is way off!
I hope they come back with a satisfactory answer!

[eadwine]

I just mailed those two pictures of the sizes to LillaRose and asked to cross check an M they have there to see if it is the same size. I mean.. suppose I would get sent an S next and then it is WAAAYYYY too small! Better cross check that this REALLY is an M size!



The red is an L, put a regular L on top of it, matches perfectly. I have some bun hair left so it is not sitting against my scalp so I am keeping it and I will grow into it. I have other Ls (two or three) that I can make work, so.. it can stay. But that camel.. ehhhh. :lol:

[melesine]

The red one is really nice. Thanks for the measurements. It dawned on me that since the leather is much thicker than a beaded flexi maybe they are measuring from the inside of the 8?

[eadwine]

Well then they don't know how to measure. Does the inside of the 8 look like 8.3 - 8.4cm? :lol: A normal medium measured across the length on the inside of the loops is not even 8.5 cm after all. This is what.. 10 I think.


I really do like the red, it's a nice one. Hopefully the sticks will be here soon as well.

[eadwine]

Got another reply:

"The appearance of the Leather 8's are made intentionally this wa and its dimensions are still made to hold the same amount of hair. This is done by design and is the size of all MDs. Since it is not to your satisfaction I am attaching the form for the exchange of the item or items and does not have to be returned insured. Using the same bubble mailer you can request for the exchange and once it is received we will be happy to refund the shipping fee to you."



They got their dimensions wrong.



And ohhh now I am pissed. Their form, to exchange:

Exchange: (must be within 90 days of purchase)
Item is unused and in the same condition that you received it.
You must pay for return postage back to the Lilla Rose U.S. or E.U. returns depot.
Lilla Rose will pay for the shipping of your replacement item back to you.



I DID not order the wrong size!! *stomps foot* I should not have to pay for this shipping fee!

[lapushka]

No you shouldn't as it's not your fault at all. I would tell them that. Looks like their customer service is getting worse!

[eadwine]

Oh I am telling them that, believe you me!

[melesine]

Well then they don't know how to measure. Does the inside of the 8 look like 8.3 - 8.4cm? :lol: A normal medium measured across the length on the inside of the loops is not even 8.5 cm after all. This is what.. 10 I think.


I really do like the red, it's a nice one. Hopefully the sticks will be here soon as well.

I don't have any mediums so I'm not sure what their length is.

[eadwine]

*giggles* I have over 50.. I know what they should feel like on the head :lol:

[eadwine]

Every now and then I make a mistake.

The mail itself said they would be happy to exchange and refund my shipping in full.

*bonks forehead on table* I went straight to the form and completely forgot that remark... :lol: Just sent an apology for flying up the wall.

[jennareid]

Edit: nvm!

[eadwine]

As said in my post above, I Did not read and remember what was written. Just being so pissed over the entire situation AND things going awry here in personal life.. makes one fly up the wall a bit too fast.

[lapushka]

It just plain sucks that they have got the sizing all wrong for that leather slide at least, and it seems the others too, if that isn't a L you received (red one). Doesn't bode well. Seems like they are going to have to do something (measure their own stuff, for one).

[eadwine]

I want to bet they are going to get swamped with exchanges.

I was advised to request the small for the exchange. Let's hope that size does fit and that it does not have to get exchanged yet another time!

[Theobroma]

I have no idea if they are going to do that, but unless they want to have 50 exchanges a day on these things they are going to have to!

Here are two pictures for you with the M size bought camel:

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

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

A normal medium measured across the length on the inside of the loops is not even 8.5 cm.


SERIOUSLY WHAT.

That thing is as long across as the pin on an XL Flexi! What were they thinking when they called that size a medium??

[eadwine]

I don't know what they were thinking. I sent those pics as I said, but I haven't gotten a "oops that is not a medium" mail in return.

So.. it is going to be exchanged for a small, which was suggested to me, as I have NO clue now what size I need for this thing. And needless to say: I fear that even the small will be too big.


I bet the mega can be used to wear as underwear, just stick your legs in the loops and hoist up :lol:

[Theobroma]

I don't know what they were thinking. I sent those pics as I said, but I haven't gotten a "oops that is not a medium" mail in return.

So.. it is going to be exchanged for a small, which was suggested to me, as I have NO clue now what size I need for this thing. And needless to say: I fear that even the small will be too big.


I bet the mega can be used to wear as underwear, just stick your legs in the loops and hoist up :lol:

:spitting:

Thank you for that ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS mental image! :rollin:

[Kelli Kat]

My dragon flexis arrived yesterday. Here are the large and small together, an action of the small and a close up action shot of the small

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac28/mynails/2016%20LHC/688_zpsurmyfi7o.jpg (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/mynails/media/2016%20LHC/688_zpsurmyfi7o.jpg.html)

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac28/mynails/2016%20LHC/706_zpsefkwxpmt.jpg (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/mynails/media/2016%20LHC/706_zpsefkwxpmt.jpg.html)

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac28/mynails/2016%20LHC/716_zps1wekyguf.jpg (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/mynails/media/2016%20LHC/716_zps1wekyguf.jpg.html)

[eadwine]

:spitting:

Thank you for that ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS mental image! :rollin:

:lol: You're welcome!

[morrigan*]

Dragon flexis looks awesome Kelli Kat :D

[Wildcat Diva]

Man, Flexis have changed a lot since I last looked in here!

Here are my multiple triplet (although I actually own four for when I have more hair).

Off-Coiled bun that's loosely coiled due to user error.
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/D379C0DC-0E1B-4972-BA30-10C75B8B5B49_zpsscxrq7lr.png

[PixieP]

I've gotten my first Flexi and I ADOOOOORE it! I bought it from a user here, I think the type is called Tawny?

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t503/misherusedai/3DD2E16F-11FD-4988-9E5F-C523E56B3B22_zpsumwdo0cd.jpg

I think it really suits my hair and I like that it's both silver and copper, because that means I can wear both types of jewellry with it and it'll look good :D

I just threw my hair up into a sorta-bun for this photo so don't look to closely at the bun XD

It's an L, which I think it quite nice for me, I don't need the sturdiest buns and I prefer my buns to be a bit loose so they look bigger.

I absolutley feel an obsession coming over me, so I don't think this'll be my last one XD

[eadwine]

I sent the flexi to the exchange address today and let LR know how much it was. They have just refunded me the amount. *thumbs up*

[lapushka]

Looks like it's going well so far, eadwine! And they're true to their word as well (about the refunded postage), which counts for a lot in my book. I hope you get the right size this time. Could they maybe put pictures on their site with a tape measure along all the sizes? I think that's what they might have to do. And make a comparison to the standard sizes. Basically, what you did! :)

[eadwine]

Well.. everyone reading this thread knows what they are getting themselves into with those leather ones... LR is going to have to make some changes I'm sure. I wonder how they are going to handle other people's flexis.



I have contacted LR again and made a decision. Instead of waiting if that Small fits and maybe dealing with yet another exchange, I have changed it around for a medium size Knot. That medium, they said, is the same size as that red one I have here already. This is the clip I am talking about: https://shop.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=21390&CatalogueID=211


I can use my eaduard and onn sticks with that one which are nice and colorful and give those a second life :)

[adastra]

The huge size discrepancy on these new flexis is keeping me from ordering, because I don't know what to buy! I'd normally get a M or a L, depending on what I'm doing with them... I'm curious to see if a S is the right choice in these?

[two_wheels]

I've got a honeybee on the way :D

[melesine]

Oh exciting two wheels, by the way I love your avatar. I tried to get my cat to take a similar picture but she was having none of it. Maybe another time.

[eadwine]

The huge size discrepancy on these new flexis is keeping me from ordering, because I don't know what to buy! I'd normally get a M or a L, depending on what I'm doing with them... I'm curious to see if a S is the right choice in these?

I hope it will be. I changed my order around to something different because I don't want to deal with all this size hubbub anymore. :/

[two_wheels]

Oh exciting two wheels, by the way I love your avatar. I tried to get my cat to take a similar picture but she was having none of it. Maybe another time.

Aww, my cat only got really cuddly/needy now that she's an old lady - maybe yours will change her mind too! Putting coconut oil on your hair might help. She goes nuts for it. I had to ban her from the bedroom after waking up one too many times to her licking my hair and snorting with glee.

Eadwine ouch, I caught up with your earlier posts - you have had some rotten flexi luck! I hope they sort you out.

[adastra]

Aww, my cat only got really cuddly/needy now that she's an old lady - maybe yours will change her mind too! Putting coconut oil on your hair might help. She goes nuts for it. I had to ban her from the bedroom after waking up one too many times to her licking my hair and snorting with glee.

Coconut oil doesn't do it for my cats... but detangler with catnip is, unsurprisingly, a hit. :P

Mine like to rub on the pointy ends of some of my hair toys and purr right in my ear! But I haven't gotten a pic that's more than a cat butt and/or a blur.

[two_wheels]

Coconut oil doesn't do it for my cats... but detangler with catnip is, unsurprisingly, a hit. :P

Mine like to rub on the pointy ends of some of my hair toys and purr right in my ear! But I haven't gotten a pic that's more than a cat butt and/or a blur.

Haha! Yes, why do they think that's the bit that you want in your face / in the camera?

To stay on topic - man, I would love to see a gold flexi with a black enamel cat with green crystal eyes. Lilla Rose, are you listening?!

[eadwine]

Just woke up and remembered I dreamed of a flexi.. it was larger than normal, the 8 (more round than an 8 shape), and on it, the pin, had the letters OZ on it.

I have NO idea where that came from!


I hope things will get sorted too Two_wheels!

[eadwine]

The sticks that come with the flexis I mentioned above appear to be very short. The two came in just now and I found them tiny (they're medium). I measured them and from tip to tip the sizing is indeed right. They fit well though, oof! The black knot flexi is soon to be on its way as well to me.

Maple, and walnut:

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/stick2.jpg http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/stick1.jpg

[Theobroma]

Eadwine, that looks beautiful!

Hmm, I'm slowly being enabled to get Tudor Rose here... :)

[eadwine]

I sure hope there will be a sale sometime!

[lapushka]

They look pretty, eadwine! :D And they look to me like they're of quite a good length!

[summergame]

Lovely flexies in your hair Eadwine! Very elegant with your braid!

[eadwine]

Thanks ladies!


Yup Lapushka, these are 4.5" I believe. PLENTY long enough. I don't need a 6" radio antenna on my head :lol:

[Theobroma]

Remember Dogwood? When it came out in April I immediately loved it, but the price was high enough that, like many other people who liked it, I decided I wouldn't get it unless I could catch it on a sale some time. And I wrote an email to my consultant about my concerns about the possible effect of the Flexi price increase, asking her to forward it to the company. She did (saying that she agreed with the points I was making), and that was pretty much that. Dogwood was taken down at the end of April and hasn't come back so far, nor has there been another sale since then.

Well, as of lunchtime today I am officially floored, stunned, gobsmacked, and speechless with delight and gratitude. Because when the postman came today he brought an envelope with the LR logo even though I hadn't ordered anything lately. Inside was... an XL Dogwood! And a lovely note from my consultant saying the clip was a gift from her by way of thanks for being a "valued customer for so long".

Honestly, I have no words. She's always been great and has hunted down more than one hard-to-find clip for me in the past, but this... this beats everything. I don't know what to say except that my consultant is officially the best and I'll treasure this clip forever -- not only because it's every bit as pretty in person as I'd hoped it would be, but because I came by it through such a lovely, lovely gesture. :crush:

Action pic:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23532&d=1466013329

[eadwine]

Wow.. you are very lucky indeed. When I told Steve the same thing I basically got a what came down to a "yeahyeah we don't care" in return.

It looks very pretty in your hair :D

[Theobroma]

Thanks, eadwine!

I suppose that LR did crunch the numbers before deciding to raise their prices and concluded that it was economically necessary. But that doesn't change the fact that I now think twice before deciding to take the plunge on any clip... and more often than not I end up realising that I don't need it after all. That said, earlier today I caved and ordered Tudor Rose, along with Emerald Dream in large because it was a steal at 30% off. I don't wear larges much but at less than $12 I can justify getting a size that isn't what I usually reach for!)

[eadwine]

Yups.. same here. I am hoping for a sale now!

[eadwine]

I have been fiddling today and made a new flexi-8 holder thingamabob :)

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

[lapushka]

LOL, that is so neat and so crafty, eadwine! I'm amazed!!! :D

[eadwine]

Thanks Lapushka!! I mailed you a slightly larger version just now :) (a picture, not the holder hahaha)

[Theobroma]

Very nice, eadwine!

[eadwine]

Thanks Theobroma!

[lapushka]

Thanks Lapushka!! I mailed you a slightly larger version just now :) (a picture, not the holder hahaha)

Got it. You did great. :thumbsup: Looks like you got rid of the hangers (that wasn't clear to me at first).

[eadwine]

Yup, those were massively in the way. They don't come off easily though, but given that the back sides are against the wall, you cannot see breakage there ;)

[Spinder]

Does everyone here really like the clips that come with the 8's? For years I have refused to wear clips on any kind in my hair, even Ficcares because my hair always gets caught in the joint, or the teeth snag. :(

[eadwine]

The clips??

As far as I know there are no clips on a flexi, or did I miss something?

[ElvenEngineer]

These are so cool, and this is such an inspiring thread. I can't wait for my camel leather one to arrive. :D

[eadwine]

I hope the size will be ok for you ElvenEngineer!

[ElvenEngineer]

Thanks. :) I got the medium, and well, you can see my stats. :D I tend to have much smaller buns and ponies than those posted around here, but I do intend to try to use it mostly for full updos.

[eadwine]

Oi.. well.. I seem to have a very small head compared to most here and I am an ii as well, so.. hopefully that medium will work out better for you than it did for me! *fingers crossed*

[Spinder]

I must be looking at the wrong items on the lilla rose site then, where are the actual flexis that everyone is talking about listed?

[eadwine]

Oh they call them hair clips. Clips to me are with a spring, these don't have that.

https://shop.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/MainCart.aspx?CatalogueID=211&RequestedGroup1Code=FX&RequestedGroup2Code=ALL

[two_wheels]

Yep like eadwine says no spring, so they don't catch much. If you want to be sure your hair won't catch in it, get one with rounded beads/centre and no dangles. The fairy one used to catch my hair in the fairy wings and the dangly ones can get tangled in if your hair is inclined that way. The rest are fine.

I still let chenoa tangle itself into my hair anyway because it's so pretty.

[eadwine]

Flexis of the month have appeared. Needless to say: lots of 4th of July, one that is at least neutral themed.

Two are on sale.

I am going to let it pass again.


edit: scratch that.. they weren't done adjusting the site yet :lol: Got me atonia

[Cassyopeia]

I'm considering trying their headbands, but I would like to know if they actually stay on the head? Every headband I've owned in the past just slips off the back of my head. And if they are comfortable and hair safe? Was thinking of combining them with a messy french braid held by a mini-flexi in a matching color, but worried about flyaways getting caught in the beads.

[JadedByEntropy]

thats >50 flexis. I feel much better about my growing pile ^^ normal is relative. I'll pass again this month tho..i like the bee one from June, but not the charm. (dont know if i could remove it)

I have been fiddling today and made a new flexi-8 holder thingamabob :)

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

[eadwine]

Personally.. I'd wager their hairbands are the same, I wouldn't do it, UNLESS you are allowed to send it back.

The things slide of my head too so I haven't bought them or even looked at them. If you have coarse hair they will stay put but with my hairtype.. hahaha fat chance!

[Cassyopeia]

Personally.. I'd wager their hairbands are the same, I wouldn't do it, UNLESS you are allowed to send it back.

The things slide of my head too so I haven't bought them or even looked at them. If you have coarse hair they will stay put but with my hairtype.. hahaha fat chance!

Haha, I feel with my hairtype and skullshape it would be the same! I'm guessing I should buy a few normal flexis and maybe some upins on sale instead 😊

[Spinder]

The "sticks" that come with the flexis kind of do look like they have hooks of some kind... I am confused... Does anyone have any closeups of them perhaps?

[jennareid]

There's a little divot on the end of the sticks, so the 8-shaped part can slot in and not just slip out. I've never had a problem with snagging.

[lillielil]

The "sticks" that come with the flexis kind of do look like they have hooks of some kind... I am confused... Does anyone have any closeups of them perhaps?

Here are some closeups! I hope this helps.

Here's the "stick" part, unattached.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/geobabe/hair/28670534-004B-4F5F-9948-1C95C0BFE395_zpsvuj77nea.jpg

Here I have 2 fingers in it (this is how I wear size medium on a twist or center-held bun)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/geobabe/hair/D3875372-9A8E-480E-A802-8A57D2D5E0B8_zpsuyqm8un8.jpg

Here I have 3 fingers in it (obviously), equivalent to how I wear a medium in a non-center-held bun (in short, it holds more hair this way). My nails are a horror-show. Sorry about that.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/geobabe/hair/8FAAAC0F-68B4-4154-AD6D-F2F027F28FBC_zpsxw4cr9yh.jpg

Basically, the cylindrical "bead" fits into the slots on the stick, creating more or less bend in the 8.

[eadwine]

The exchanged flexi made it here. Very happy with it! Black knot flexi with an Eaduard stick. This is why I got the black one, so I can swap out and show off the sticks!

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/blackflexi_1.jpg

[lapushka]

I like it a lot, eadwine. It's a pretty "plain" one but I like more plain things usually. A lot of my flexi8s that I have in different sizes are with the celtic knot - pretty basic, but I can wear them with pretty much anything! And they all go together, another perk. :)

[eadwine]

Thanks Lapushka. Oh and for those wondering, yes it is an M and exactly the same size as the red one. :)

[JadedByEntropy]

Looking at the rope flexis [which i'm not fond of how they capped the ends], i realized i'd seen that rope before...in my leathermaking stuff...so i threw this together. xD now i need a stick! :laugh:

https://s31.postimg.org/iclf9m9h7/flexi_mine.jpg (https://postimage.org/)https://s31.postimg.org/egx4zzeq3/flexi_mine2.jpg (https://postimage.org/)

[eadwine]

Oh wow, I love that!! *thumbs up*

[Calypso]

Hi guys, does anyone know if there are any online shops that sell flexi 8's in the UK? I worry about customs when buying from the US. :/ Or if nowhere sells them in the UK, does anyone know how much you can spend before having to pay customs fees?

[lapushka]

Ooh, very nice JBE!

[two_wheels]

Hi guys, does anyone know if there are any online shops that sell flexi 8's in the UK? I worry about customs when buying from the US. :/ Or if nowhere sells them in the UK, does anyone know how much you can spend before having to pay customs fees?

£15 or more is the customs limit. We will get burned on pretty much anything with GBPUSD where it is. Unless you can find a friend who will send it to you as a gift, because the gift limit is £30 I think.

Cultmate sell flexis, but not the Lilla Rose designs. They are made by the same company though and some of them are very pretty. They are in Germany, but as we're in the EU (for now :rolleyes:) we don't pay customs for items from Germany.

[eadwine]

Don't expect the service you are used to from LR from Cultmate though...

[Calypso]

£15 or more is the customs limit. We will get burned on pretty much anything with GBPUSD where it is. Unless you can find a friend who will send it to you as a gift, because the gift limit is £30 I think.

Cultmate sell flexis, but not the Lilla Rose designs. They are made by the same company though and some of them are very pretty. They are in Germany, but as we're in the EU (for now :rolleyes:) we don't pay customs for items from Germany.

Ooh, thanks so much! Cultmate looks like it has some lovely things. :) Yeah, it's such a pain when I see all these beautiful hair toys being sold in America and Canada. D:

ETA: eadwine, have you had bad service from cultmate?

[eadwine]

Oh.. aside from the Cultmate comment I made above, what you could do.. if possible.. is buy one at a time and cough up the $4 in shipping per clip. The cost of that is less than the customs fees if you get caught.

[two_wheels]

Oh.. aside from the Cultmate comment I made above, what you could do.. if possible.. is buy one at a time and cough up the $4 in shipping per clip. The cost of that is less than the customs fees if you get caught.

That used to work, but now with GBPUSD where it is, the £15 limit is less than $20 which doesn't get you much from LR :(

[eadwine]

Ugh.. that sucks indeed.

[two_wheels]

It's definitely made me more choosy! :)

[Whirled_peas]

I need one in every style!

[eadwine]

New flexi arrived, I am very happy with this one, I think it looks awesome :D

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/day54.jpg

[two_wheels]

That's gorgeous eadwine! So much prettier than the shop photos

[eadwine]

Pretty much what I thought :lol: They don't give that one any justice.. well.. ok.. a little.

It is still available ;)

[lapushka]

I love the one with the stars, eadwine!

[Fru fru]

I finally took the time to work out how the u-pins work and I really like them, they hold well and they're the one thing I can use from lilla Rose that is under the customs threshold...so of course I ordered another set:p
http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u556/suzehaylett/6698AB89-457E-4B7A-A258-527413BF8BB1_zps2sbgjl3w.jpg (http://s1321.photobucket.com/user/suzehaylett/media/6698AB89-457E-4B7A-A258-527413BF8BB1_zps2sbgjl3w.jpg.html)

[JadedByEntropy]

those look like really good quality. great pieces! i like that they match too. they go well with your pretty color hair


I finally took the time to work out how the u-pins work and I really like them, they hold well and they're the one thing I can use from lilla Rose that is under the customs threshold...so of course I ordered another set:p
http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u556/suzehaylett/6698AB89-457E-4B7A-A258-527413BF8BB1_zps2sbgjl3w.jpg (http://s1321.photobucket.com/user/suzehaylett/media/6698AB89-457E-4B7A-A258-527413BF8BB1_zps2sbgjl3w.jpg.html)

[Decoy24601]

I'm putting flexi-8s on my list of items for my hair that I want to buy in the future.

The only issue is, I have no idea what size to get. What size would you recommend for someone with a 5" ponytail circumference? I have a hair stick that's 6" overall length and the working length is 5.5" and it's almost a little too small for me. At least going off of stick length I'll need at least a large flexi.

[JadedByEntropy]

I'm putting flexi-8s on my list of items for my hair that I want to buy in the future.

The only issue is, I have no idea what size to get. What size would you recommend for someone with a 5" ponytail circumference? I have a hair stick that's 6" overall length and the working length is 5.5" and it's almost a little too small for me. At least going off of stick length I'll need at least a large flexi.


I'm at 4.5" and a L is a ponytail holder thats a bit loose, i squish it down into a M, but it would work nicely with your extra thickness. for a bun....good luck? i've got a bunch of XL that i can make buns with, but it never is like...a stick bun or anything, rather something that can use a shorter stick with or only pins on one side like a french twist

edit: heres a XL and L together. the useable stick length is 4 - 4.5"
https://s32.postimg.org/oplwdey11/tribun_bunofthemonth_June2016.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8elsh3lj5/)upload img (https://postimage.org/)

[Decoy24601]

I'm at 4.5" and a L is a ponytail holder thats a bit loose, i squish it down into a M, but it would work nicely with your extra thickness. for a bun....good luck? i've got a bunch of XL that i can make buns with, but it never is like...a stick bun or anything, rather something that can use a shorter stick with or only pins on one side like a french twist

edit: heres a XL and L together. the useable stick length is 4 - 4.5"
https://s32.postimg.org/oplwdey11/tribun_bunofthemonth_June2016.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8elsh3lj5/)upload img (https://postimage.org/)

Thank you! And I was thinking for a bun holder. Looks like that might be a bit of a challenge. The visual helped a lot. I'll definitely need an XL for attempting a bun or something like a french twist.

[Johannah]

There are ROPE flexis? Seriously, I missed so much!!

Thing is, I actually like them. Never thought I'd say that.

[eadwine]

Just be careful on the sizing, however exchanging isn't a hassle thank goodness. I have two of those braided flexis, listed as size M, but they are exactly the size of a regular L, just for info.

[Theobroma]

Really, the Medium braided 8's are the size of a regular Large?

If my Tudor Rose is any indication, the XLs do run a little on the large side, but mine is definitely not bigger than my biggest beaded XLs!

[Johannah]

Just be careful on the sizing, however exchanging isn't a hassle thank goodness. I have two of those braided flexis, listed as size M, but they are exactly the size of a regular L, just for info.


Really, the Medium braided 8's are the size of a regular Large?

If my Tudor Rose is any indication, the XLs do run a little on the large side, but mine is definitely not bigger than my biggest beaded XLs!

Oh wow this sucks.. Now I don't know what size to take haha. I like the black one so much!!. My internships starts august 18th, and I'm working on a school so this is *definitely* appropriate :)

https://cloud.lillarose.biz/FX/M/D/FX-2769_M_D_01.jpg

[eadwine]

The leather one like in the picture you posted is even worse. I ordered an M, and it turned out larger than a regular L even, completely ridiculous. I mailed to cross check and found they did not put the wrong size in the baggie. I think I posted a picture of my M with a measuring ribbon next to it somewhere in this thread.

Found it:
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/camelin.jpg

Yes that is an M, no joke.


Here is a picture of the knot woven leather in between an M and an L. The woven one was also ordered as an M, but as you can see: definitely an L sized one. Also cross checked and found they did not put the wrong size in the baggie here either.

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


So.. be careful with these.. I have NO idea what the larger sizes are like, only what size M looks like.

[Theobroma]

Wow, eadwine, that's crazy! I wonder whether the Larges would be halfway between the "normal" large and XL in size?

All I know is that the XL seems to be in the right sort of size range, even though it's on the larger side of the XL spectrum. Actually it holds amazingly well with my home-turned stick -- I've actually gone running in it and it held like a rock. (Though I admit I started the bun with an elastic just to be on the safe side. But I think it'd probably hold pretty well even without that.)

[eadwine]

I found the woven L holds very nicely as well with somewhat thicker hairsticks, though I wore it with a thin metal stick today and it was fine. I just have to be careful positioning it.

But yeah... an M should be an M and not an L and so forth. I could exchange that wayyyy too large leather one for the knot flexi mentioned below it :)

[JadedByEntropy]

when i saw the rope ones i knew people would have to oder a sixe up, but i guess they already thought of that! so yes, be careful when ordering them!. The bands are too thick to have the same capacity when bent...so i guess they went by how much it holds rather than the length

[eadwine]

True.. for the braided ones, yes... the leather ones though, they overdid it, a LOT. I mean, this flexi was LOOSE, no tension on the stick. The flexi held nothing, the stick held everything here. I could just as well have laid the thing on top of my head:

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



And customer service insisted that was a nice fit.

Yeah.. in lalaland maybe.. :lol:

[Johannah]

True.. for the braided ones, yes... the leather ones though, they overdid it, a LOT. I mean, this flexi was LOOSE, no tension on the stick. The flexi held nothing, the stick held everything here. I could just as well have laid the thing on top of my head:

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



And customer service insisted that was a nice fit.

Yeah.. in lalaland maybe.. :lol:

HOLY MOLY thanks for telling me. I need to think properly what size I'm going to order :lol:

[eadwine]

:lol: yeah, I normally have an M. Most pictures with a flexi in my hair are M sized flexis so that should give some indication.

We should get more pictures with measuring ribbons, that way we can calculate ROUGHLY what size is actually needed.

[Johannah]

:lol: yeah, I normally have an M. Most pictures with a flexi in my hair are M sized flexis so that should give some indication.

We should get more pictures with measuring ribbons, that way we can calculate ROUGHLY what size is actually needed.

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. I'll probably wait a bit longer to order one... If there aren't more pictures than now I'll probably buy an L, then...? (normally I use an XL for LWB, so worst case scenario it's still too big and I use it for a cinnabun, right?)

Ah, well... I don't get why they give the sizes of the stick but not of the 8's.

[RebekahE]

I have a question and I'm hoping somebody can help me. I love the Arwen flexi ( https://shop.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=20749&CatalogueID=211&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=109.110 ) My hair type, however, tends to get tangled easily and I'm worried my hair might get tangled in the danglies. What do you think? I would probably get an xs for a half-up (I don't put much hair in my half-ups). Thank you!

[eadwine]

Looks like you have the same hair type as I do. These danglies are quite long, rendering the tangling MUCH more likely, especially in a half up.

Just remember that bending over and then standing back up, you will always be checking if they are still positioned correctly. I am in any case whenever I wear my dangly flexi (different model).

So keep that in mind.. if you are a bit OCD like I am with them having to hang right, you will be checking a lot, and with half ups, the loose hair will get in the way.

[RebekahE]

Thank you! I am a bit of a perfectionist. Just one more question: Knowing what you know now would you still have bought the dangly flexi?

[eadwine]

I wouldn't have I think. But I only have this one and that is enough :) Just have to make sure to use it on a bun where it can dangle free.

[Johannah]

I have a question and I'm hoping somebody can help me. I love the Arwen flexi ( https://shop.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=20749&CatalogueID=211&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=109.110 ) My hair type, however, tends to get tangled easily and I'm worried my hair might get tangled in the danglies. What do you think? I would probably get an xs for a half-up (I don't put much hair in my half-ups). Thank you!

For me personally, this would cause tangles (unless it's a real bun and there's some space between the dangles and your head, if that makes sense). But I personally thing it's very hard to put the flexi right if it has dangles. I'm not a fan tbh.

[eadwine]

I suggest y'all run over to the LR page ;)

[jennareid]

I like the Seascape ones. Not sure I like them enough for the price though. And not that I need a leftie clip, but I like that they let you pick left or right now. If they did that before, I didn't notice.

[eadwine]

That is fairly new. It has been there since last FOTM, not before.

I did get that blue with silver one, it is too pretty :) We'll see what happens when it gets here.

[excentricat]

The seascape is very tempting for me.

[leilan]

My town is having a festival today, and there was a Lilla Rose booth there. It looked like they were less expensive than online; I think mediums were $19. I've been wanting one for a while. I hate being poor! :steam: I wanted to buy one very badly.

[QuietVixen]

I have a blue and floral Flexi-8. It's too small to use for updos though. I tend to use it similar to a barrette. It's pretty.

[eadwine]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/seaflexi2.jpg

[Gabriel]

That looks pretty on you, eadwine! I ordered that one too :-)

[lapushka]

Ooh that's a pretty one, eadwine! :)

[eadwine]

Thanks Lapushka & Gabriel! Heh, the bun is a bit lopsided, but I wanted to show this off so bad ;)

[lapushka]

Thanks! Heh, the bun is a bit lopsided, but I wanted to show this off so bad ;)

Oh my bun yesterday hung to the right, I just let it "hang". :lol: I'm in no mood to do my bun more than once, esp. not lately (PMS week). ;)

[eadwine]

LOL Well it was ok with the other flexi when I was at work ;)

[Theobroma]

Those colours are so pretty in your hair, eadwine!

[eadwine]

Thank you Theobroma :)

[eadwine]

Message from LR:

Dear

You recently placed an order at Lilla Rose for one or more August 2016 Flexi-of-the-Month "Seascape" hair clips.

It has come to our attention that the colored stone in the center of this style is affected by sunlight. Prolonged use outdoors can yellow the stone.

Over the next two weeks we will be automatically issuing replacements for any of these August 2016 Seascape's you have purchased. You do not need to do anything, we will automatically reship replacements to you free of charge. Please do not send your damaged Seascape Flexi clip back to us, you may keep or discard it.

For more information about this issue, please visit http://www.lillarose.biz/notices

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your patience while we remedy this situation.

All our best,
~ Lilla Rose


indeed the stone is yellowing. Not an issue though since they are fixing it :)

[Gabriel]

I just looked at mine too after I got that message & it's yellowish. Probably the glue holding it in.

[excentricat]

I don't think mine are any yellower yet, but they haven't really been in the sun either.

[Tosca]

Hi, I'm considering buying a flexi, but I don't know what size to get. How do I figure this out? My circumference is 2.5in and tapers to almost nothing at the ends. I'm about 2 inches away from classic, or 106cm/just under 42in. I plan to use it for buns.

[Crystawni]

Tosca, I'd guesstimate a large would suit you. If you're anywhere near the south-west of Brissy, mayhaps we could meet up and you could try all the sizes that I have. :)

[Theobroma]

I second Crystawni's recommendation for a Large. I have a bit more thickness and a bit more length than you do, Tosca, but like you I have severe taper. My go-to size for buns these days is XL, but I can still use a Large for centre-held buns with no problem at all. And the weight of the XLs can be a problem; for a long time they'd sag in my hair after a couple of hours or so. (Just the pin of the XLs weighs almost 25g and whatever's on the loop can add almost as much again!)

[Tosca]

Tosca, I'd guesstimate a large would suit you. If you're anywhere near the south-west of Brissy, mayhaps we could meet up and you could try all the sizes that I have. :)

I live about half an hour inland from Ballina, in north east NSW. I would love to meet up, but unfortunately, I don't have my license, so I rely on my parents or the bus for transport.

I think I will get a large size. If it is a little big, I can grow into it as I maintain to get rid of my taper, or just use it as a regular stick with pretties on in.

[lapushka]

I live about half an hour inland from Ballina, in north east NSW. I would love to meet up, but unfortunately, I don't have my license, so I rely on my parents or the bus for transport.

I think I will get a large size. If it is a little big, I can grow into it as I maintain to get rid of my taper, or just use it as a regular stick with pretties on in.

Why not get both a M & a L? I am iii and could use a L for a LWB (this is a center held bun, mind you) at waist. It's been a hot minute since I last wore my pretties. I stick to a Quattro or Ravenslair fork these days. :) (They are pretty too. ;))

[eadwine]

Could not resist the sale. Got the Ballet Slipper and the Turquoise Tranquility.

[hobbitlocks]

Could not resist the sale. Got the Ballet Slipper and the Turquoise Tranquility.

I've so far only been able to resist because I've been thwarted by the website! :mad:

[eadwine]

Try a different browser, firefox seems to be working nicely for me.

[eadwine]

My ballerina client (danced at the royal ballet! and she teached as well) tried my flexi, she needs a size smaller... the end result?

Just ordered three flexis for her, including.. yep.. the ballet slipper :lol:

[adastra]

I've so far only been able to resist because I've been thwarted by the website! :mad:

Their website drives me nuts! I've started making a list of products I want with product number and size, and then using Quick Order Mode (the little lightning bolt at the bottom of the page) to add all of the items of one type at once. It's saved me a lot of headaches.

I placed a nice order last night for a few Flexis, some discontinued sticks, and a bunch of bobbies. I also grabbed some longer straps for my headbands, since my head is too large and flat for their standard size.

I probably need to slow down on Flexi acquisition... ;)

[hobbitlocks]

Try a different browser, firefox seems to be working nicely for me.

Oh eadwine, you are a beautiful enabler ;) I got a small and mini abby, a small flora metals, and a large holly (a christmas clip means this purchase counts as being proactive, I think) and the ball with stars and the calla lily sticks. I wish there were an emoji with shopping bags...

Adastra- the lightening ordering sounds dangerous! I think I would end up with a lot of flexis - but thank you for reminding me about the sticks. I had admired some of them a while ago then kind of forgotten about them... I would have been sad if the stars and calla lilly had been discontinued without my noticing! Plus, $6.50 is a good price for a pair of sticks, I think!

I'm continuously tempted by the Arwen (even with the danglies) but I can never decide how I'd wear it (half up? braid starter? Bun?) so I can never decide what size to get... I don't have any fancy occasions coming up anyway, so I passed for now.

[eadwine]

Great that you got the site to work! *thumbs up*

[lapushka]

My ballerina client (danced at the royal ballet! and she teached as well) tried my flexi, she needs a size smaller... the end result?

Just ordered three flexis for her, including.. yep.. the ballet slipper :lol:

So nice of you to let her try your flexi (I know they're prized possessions to most of us). I knew it would boil down to this, I just knew! LOL! :lol:

[eadwine]

Yeah, she needs to learn how to use the things still, so I made that bun on her to try things out, but once she has her own she'll figure it out. I told her how to use it, I will tell her again when the three are here :)

I ended up staying two hours past my work time :lol: Oi. :lol:

[adastra]

Adastra- the lightening ordering sounds dangerous! I think I would end up with a lot of flexis - but thank you for reminding me about the sticks. I had admired some of them a while ago then kind of forgotten about them... I would have been sad if the stars and calla lilly had been discontinued without my noticing! Plus, $6.50 is a good price for a pair of sticks, I think!

The sale price for the sticks is great! I don't think their sticks are wonderfully made (especially the older ones), but well worth a few bucks apiece.

The lightning ordering just lets you add to your cart in a batch, but thankfully you can edit your cart before checkout! I dumped something like $300 of items in my cart with a few clicks and then whittled it down to something more reasonable. :)

[Tosca]

I just ordered a large turquoise and a medium montana. Yay for sales, otherwise I would have just got one. Also, $4 shipping to Australia. FOUR DOLLARS. Wow. That never happens.

[eadwine]

Yup.. I am REALLY glad about that.

[lapushka]

Yeah, she needs to learn how to use the things still, so I made that bun on her to try things out, but once she has her own she'll figure it out. I told her how to use it, I will tell her again when the three are here :)

I ended up staying two hours past my work time :lol: Oi. :lol:

OMG if that doesn't show you're into hair, I don't know what does. ;) :lol:

[eadwine]

LOL We didn't only chat about hair you know ;)

[lapushka]

LOL We didn't only chat about hair you know ;)

Oops, sorry. Thought it was all about the flexi, you know. :D Haha!

[eadwine]

:lol:

Well.. both flexi orders are on their merry way to me, hopefully they will be in in two weeks time. I have printed the paypal overviews (I made two orders to stay below the customs limit, she knows about this) so I can show her what she owes me.

Her cell phone's browser did not show the pricing info by the way, so weird. At least I could show her what the things looked like and make an estimate from the overview on the main page that did hold the "from" prices.

Not that it really matters, this lady is relatively rich and comes from money, so.. *shrug* :)

I told her it wasn't real gold and all that hahaha, just wanted to make sure she knew that up front. She gasped when I said I have over 50 of these things, but did agree that since it is the ONLY thing I wear these days it is justified :lol:

[lapushka]

I told her it wasn't real gold and all that hahaha, just wanted to make sure she knew that up front. She gasped when I said I have over 50 of these things, but did agree that since it is the ONLY thing I wear these days it is justified :lol:

It is justified if you wear them so often, like every day, right? Well then, gotta change it up some. It's how I feel about my Quattro's & Ravenslair pieces. Love them to bits, saved up for them and cherish every bit of them. And most importantly of all, wear them every day; so it's worth it!

[AspenSong]

Ahhh, No money and I super want the FOTM.....Hot air balloon!! Too CUTE!

[eadwine]

I didn't get that one, too expensive. I did get susannah :)

[jennareid]

I was really excited about the bow one, because from the thumbnail it kind of looked like the outer and inner loops were both that twisted rope design. I was thinking "how does the outer rope have any flex?" until I realised it was beading, which I didn't like as much. Not a huge fan of the FOTM either. Saves me money, I guess! I was thinking of trying a mega next time, my XLs won't go around a cinnamon bun.

[dulce]

Did anyone buy the light blue hot air FOM balloon and also take pics?

[dulce]

Haven't bought a lilla rose in ages but that blue is calling me!

[Tosca]

So, my flexis arrived today! I bought a medium and a large while they were on sale. My findings: the medium is good for centre held cinnabuns, but too small for LWBs. The large is good for LWBs, but too small for an outside held (you do the cinnabun and then secure it) cinnabun. I think I may go get myself an XL on the swap boards.

PS: Does anyone know where they are made? My father asked and I can't find any info on the site.

[Kajzh]

Does anyone know where they are made? My father asked and I can't find any info on the site.

All sources I found said they are made in China.

[Tosca]

Update: I just thought to actually look at the packaging, and guess what, it's written there in plain english, 'Made in China'
https://s20.postimg.org/p2w0y75nh/20160906_160749.jpg

[Groovy Granny]

All sources I found said they are made in China.


Update: I just thought to actually look at the packaging, and guess what, it's written there in plain english, 'Made in China'


CHINA :agape:

That fact slipped right by me; I thought they were made on site in CA :doh:

Then again....they were very helpful as I was just starting to grow longer lengths and try buns, that might not have deterred me :hmm:

I won't be letting the 6 I have (3sm/3med) go ....but I don't plan to buy any more either ... because I have enough) :lol:

[RebekahE]

So, my flexis arrived today! I bought a medium and a large while they were on sale. My findings: the medium is good for centre held cinnabuns, but too small for LWBs. The large is good for LWBs, but too small for an outside held (you do the cinnabun and then secure it) cinnabun. I think I may go get myself an XL on the swap boards.

I think the XL will be to small. My hair is the same thickness as yours but shorter and a XL will not hold mine even if I do it oblong (or maybe it's oval) like the way they show on the website for extra long hair.

[Tosca]

Are you talking about the thickness on my profile or the one I talked about in this thread? My hair is no longer 4in circumference, due to shedding and medication. It is now 2.5in circumference.

[RebekahE]

Are you talking about the thickness on my profile or the one I talked about in this thread? My hair is no longer 4in circumference, due to shedding and medication. It is now 2.5in circumference.

Sorry, I was looking at your type which said ii/iiii below your avatar.

[Tosca]

That's okay! I haven't changed it in my profile as my circumference should theoretically come back after I stop taking this medication (I have an appointment about it next month). There are one or two megas I have my eye on on the swap board, maybe I'll get them to grow into.

ETA: what is the size jump between the L, the XL and the mega, vs the size jump between the M and the L? Can someone post a photo? I was reading the archives of this thread and someone mentioned that the size jumps aren't even through all sizes.

[RebekahE]

L and XL isn't much of a jump. M to L isn't to big either. XL to the mega is a big jump. I don't have any pictures though, sorry. I exchanged my L for XL.

[adastra]

That's okay! I haven't changed it in my profile as my circumference should theoretically come back after I stop taking this medication (I have an appointment about it next month). There are one or two megas I have my eye on on the swap board, maybe I'll get them to grow into.

I've bought a few too-large-now Flexis with the same thing in mind. I lost about 30% of my hair last year due to health issues, and while it's growing back now in the most adorable/frustrating "halo"... it'll be a long time before that regrowth has propagated through the length. But I know I'll need bigger toys when it does! So I'm buying some Ls for now... and XLs for later. :)

[Theobroma]

ETA: what is the size jump between the L, the XL and the mega, vs the size jump between the M and the L? Can someone post a photo? I was reading the archives of this thread and someone mentioned that the size jumps aren't even through all sizes.

L to XL is a full inch in pin length. The size of the loop can vary from style to style, but it's invariably a large step up from the large.

[Tosca]

Okay, I asked my dad how far the L is from closing around my whole cinnabun, and he said about an inch. So I think I will get an XL. Does anyone know often Lilla Rose has sales?

[eadwine]

One just happened, so I would wait a little while. Halloween is also approaching again, so maybe there will be one around that time.

[Shiranshoku]

Aaargh!

So I ordered my first flexi, didn't think that customs would be an issue and ended up paying 100 € for an xl flexi, 2 pairs of u-pins and a hairstick. I feel miserable.

On the other hand, those u-pins... I love them. They feel better than any other hairtoy I have. I got plain ones and a pair with a topper and I love them both.

So, my wallet is drained and I want all. The. U-pins. Sad day.

[eadwine]

Man, that sucks. Did you order in one big bulk?? Flexi ALWAYS puts the value on the envelopes.. :/

[Shiranshoku]

Yep. I figured there would be a 21 % increase, for the VAT. But there was a handling fee, too. It's absurd, really. :-(

[Theobroma]

Ugh, Shiranshoku, that really sucks!

Here in my country there's a handling fee too. Over and above the customs charge, the post office charges an extra €10 or so for collecting the customs charge from the recipient! It's highway robbery, pure and simple. :(

[eadwine]

13 here.. it's on the customs internet pages somewhere.. so.. I'd rather cough up an extra $4 in shipping than the $14.50 roughly it would at LEAST cost me otherwise.

[Bezumi]

My offer just arrived ! 31euros of custom fees, how nice :p
I got :
Anchor's Aweigh size M
Proeminent Dragonfly size L
Rosé sticks
A free gigantic scarf haha.

Action shots when I can get a hold of my boyfriend :p

I'm 2 inches above waist lenght and a 5 inches ponytail, and the L won't fit much except a French Twist, unless I'm not doing the buns the right way.
Any idea on something that would work on me with the size L ?
Otherwise I'm in love, they're so pretty !

[Theobroma]

If you can get a Large around your ponytail you should, perhaps with a bit of a learning curve, be able to make it work in a centre-held bun. Have you tried it in a Nautilus?

[hobbitlocks]

I second Theomroma. I have a medium that works for LWB, but I have to go up a size to do a french twist. I feel like if you can secure a twist with it, it should work in a center held bun.

[Shiranshoku]

It won't happen again, that's for sure.

Could I get some feedback on my sizing? I'll add an action picture. It's a very sloppy cinnabun, sorry :-)
I've resized it, but the preview post still shows the picture as absurdly huge, I *think* it'll update soon. If not, I'll take it down!

http://i.imgur.com/vAgUh0T.jpg?1

Now, I prefer the look of the bun completely encased in the flexi 'cage', but I can't do that. It refuses to close when I try to.
So now, I make my cinnabun, secure it with u-pins and then pop the flexi on the front of the bun. It's purely decorative, and doesn't hold the bun itself secure to my head.
Should I have gone a size up? Or should I change the moment I insert the flexi? I coil my hair up completely before putting it in.

I like the look, but the insertion itself is very difficult and I feel that I'm going to damage the flexi itself by bending it so harshly to get the pin-stick-thingy through.

My hair is bcl/tbl, fine to medium in texture, and pony thickness is average. A Mega would be way too big, no? The one I have is an XL.

[Bezumi]

So my problem was that I didn't know any center-held bun so I was only trying to secure a cinnabun and similar buns, and these obviously were too big for a large!
An evening of Youtube tutorials and that was fixed, it works great with center held buns. Wearing a LWB right now : holds like a rock and the flexi is so pretty !
Thanks guys :) Pictures later !

[eadwine]

Shiranshoku the mega is WAYYY too large for you if this is an XL. It looks like the perfect size for you, you could even go a size smaller by the looks.

[lapushka]

There is a big size difference between the XL & the mega, *very* true, you'd be surprised. But it looks like you have an outer coil on your cinnabun that isn't contained in the flexi right now, or am I seeing this wrong?

[Shiranshoku]

Shiranshoku the mega is WAYYY too large for you if this is an XL. It looks like the perfect size for you, you could even go a size smaller by the looks.

So it's really supposed to be such a struggle to put it in? All the video's make it look so easy :/
I have to fight with the left most coil of the 8 to be able to jam the stick through. It's also difficult to take out.


There is a big size difference between the XL & the mega, *very* true, you'd be surprised. But it looks like you have an outer coil on your cinnabun that isn't contained in the flexi right now, or am I seeing this wrong?
Yep. And I prefer the look when the entire bun is in the cage. But my main problem is that the flexi is about an inch away from my scalp, so it's not secure.

It looks big enough to me, too, so I'm hoping I'm simply doing something wrong.

[Shiranshoku]

So my problem was that I didn't know any center-held bun so I was only trying to secure a cinnabun and similar buns, and these obviously were too big for a large!
An evening of Youtube tutorials and that was fixed, it works great with center held buns. Wearing a LWB right now : holds like a rock and the flexi is so pretty !
Thanks guys :) Pictures later !

Looks like I'm having the same problem... Darn, I can't do a lazy wrap for the life of me!

[jennareid]

Flash sale going on right now - up to 50% off

[eadwine]

Got me Enchanting and Regina. It was so cheap that I felt it was worth getting me one. Normally I steer clear from the tubings because I don't know how long they will last.

[jennareid]

I bought a large Keltic Lore and a mega Atonia. I've been meaning to try both those sizes but didn't want to pay full price as I'm not sure they'll work for me. I'm hoping the L will work like a barrette for twists (M is way too small, XL isn't tight enough) and the mega for cinnabuns (XL is too small).

[Tosca]

I got an XL Blue Marguerite, an XL Sable, an L Adamine and an L Atonia.

[adastra]

I used this sale to stock up on bobbies and u-pins! I've fallen in love with using pins to secure my buns for times when a stick seems impractical or less refined. After completely failing at u-pins on my early tries, they're working really well these days! So getting a couple of 50% off styles, plus a free pair for spending $60+, means I've got a few more options coming my way.

I was also excited to see the Seascape flexi return, after I'd waited too long to get a L last month. Mine!

[Theobroma]

So I went back and got Elegance as well, since I've been eyeing it forever. :)

I haven't yet received a shipping notice for the order I placed yesterday afternoon. Can they be relied on NOT to combine the two orders? Because if they do, the combined value is going to mean customs charges...

[two_wheels]

So I went back and got Elegance as well, since I've been eyeing it forever. :)

I haven't yet received a shipping notice for the order I placed yesterday afternoon. Can they be relied on NOT to combine the two orders? Because if they do, the combined value is going to mean customs charges...
They've always shipped separately for me. I've done two orders a couple of minutes apart before and they arrived separately.

[eadwine]

Same here. If you pay shipping for two orders you will get shipped two orders.

If they were to somehow ship the two orders as one I, on my part, would DEFINITELY hold them accountable for either the $4 I paid in vain OR that plus the entire fine, depending on what happens when it arrives. I am a nice person, but I have my limits ;) When I place two orders, I want them shipped as two.

But I wouldn't worry, as I have never had it happen that separately paid for orders were shipped into one package and I have been ordering these things for YEARS now. :)

[Theobroma]

Mmmmph, double post. No idea how that happened!

[Theobroma]

Thanks, two_wheels and eadwine! That's good to know. :)

I was actually tempted by the cameo one as well. The only thing that's stopping me is that I hardly ever wear blue...

[animetor7]

Hey regular flexi users!! I'm looking into getting some new hairtoys and among the toys I've been eyeing are flexi-8s. My question is what size should I buy? I'm thinking either larger or extra large because I have hip length hair that is fine, but a ii thickness and it's straight so it tends towards being heavy and slippery, so it can be a bit much for some hair toys to hold up. Thanks everyone!!!

[Bezumi]

Aaaw, was on vacation and missed the sale even though I wanted another one :( Bummer.
Here's an action shot of my Prominent Dragonfly flexi, in an end-of-the-day bun, sorry for the messiness :p
http://i.imgur.com/jnRTVks.jpg

[eadwine]

Hey regular flexi users!! I'm looking into getting some new hairtoys and among the toys I've been eyeing are flexi-8s. My question is what size should I buy? I'm thinking either larger or extra large because I have hip length hair that is fine, but a ii thickness and it's straight so it tends towards being heavy and slippery, so it can be a bit much for some hair toys to hold up. Thanks everyone!!!

My hair is also ii, and I could use a medium all the way down from BSL till tailbone. Beyond that not a clue, but I have two larges that I can use as well though I have to insert and exit the pin in the outer most part of the bun or I won't have enough hold. Currently at waist. So I'd wager an L at least would work for you :) Careful because the jump to XL is NOT a small one.

[animetor7]

My hair is also ii, and I could use a medium all the way down from BSL till tailbone. Beyond that not a clue, but I have two larges that I can use as well though I have to insert and exit the pin in the outer most part of the bun or I won't have enough hold. Currently at waist. So I'd wager an L at least would work for you :) Careful because the jump to XL is NOT a small one.

Thanks for your reply!! I'm thinking I might get one medium, one large, and one extra large. That way if the medium works great and I'll grow into the other two and if the large works, I'll have the medium for half-ups and can grow into the extra large. I'll likely have to grow into the extra large but would like to have it just in case. And I'm not too concerned about having something too big. My goal is currently terminal, so I figure eventually I'll grow into it. :)

[eadwine]

Good plan! :) Glad to help :)

[jennareid]

My order came today. The large doesn't really work for me, might have to try it in a half up or something. The mega works in a cinnamon bun if I pull it up high (which I don't normally like to do). Looks alright though.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/jennareid2/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10153995600740753_zpsswddkkql.jpeg

[Shiranshoku]

I have an Extra Large for my ii tailbone length hair. It took some getting used to, but it's definitely the right size for me. My hair is also quite heavy and slippery.
I'm on the thicker side of ii, though.

[Christine_O]

This is my first medium flexi. It was the first Flexi I bought because I knew nothing about the sizing. My hair was still so short I couldn't even fit it all into one poinytail. I just started wearing this lovely a couple of weeks ago. Otherwise I wear xs.

http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t642/caopland/Owl_flexi_9-22-16_2_zpsxskqdrdj.jpg (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/caopland/media/Owl_flexi_9-22-16_2_zpsxskqdrdj.jpg.html)

[eadwine]

Run on over to the LR site folks! :D

Got me the bat.

[sourgrl]

Would any brunettes with dark metal flexis mind sharing action pics of them? I picked up a bat but I'm worried he's going to disappear in my hair :(

[Shorty89]

I wish I had the money to buy the bat and the web. :(

[melesine]

I'm so excited the October flexi's are out. I only got the large charlottes web in the past before they were gone. Today I ordered an XS charlottes web and bat for half ups, a large bat, the bat u-pins, the dragon u-pins ( I love my dragon flexi's) and I got the clear headband for my freebie. I went a little crazy but I haven't ordered anything in awhile. First day of October so I think I'll have to wear my large charlottes web today.

[Shiranshoku]

I just ordered the dragon u-pins. I hope I won't have the same issue with customs this time!

[eadwine]

If you didn't go over the 22 euro limit you should not have an issue :)

[Theobroma]

Hmm. I don't care for bats and spiders and the fox ones are OK but don't really call to me either, but Autumn Compass is really nice! I only just bought some stuff during the last sale, but I might have to splurge one if I still like it as much in a few days... :)

[Red.]

Oooh that bat one is cool! Bats are so cute. I haven't bought a flexi in a while so I might just go for it.

[eadwine]

Same here.. I saw it and I jumped on it right away :lol:

[melesine]

Wow, I already got an email that my flexi's shipped and I only ordered this morning. That was fast.

[eadwine]

Oh wow.. I hope I will get an email soon as well! I just cannot wait haha

[Bezumi]

I don't really care much for Halloween stuff, but god, that Autumn compass is gorgeous... Must...resist !

[dulce]

I bought a xs bat!

[Tosca]

My flexis arrived today, and the XL is definitely the right size for my cinnabuns.

[melesine]

My order arrived today. I love everything. It's my first time trying the headbands, and I love that I now have another way to keep my hair pulled back while my helix piercing heals as my hair kept pulling on it when it would move forward and back of my shoulder. The clear crystal looks great with my black hair too.

The bat is fabulous. I noticed that the XS bat and charlotte seem to hold my half ups better than the dragon flexi of the same size. I think it might be because the dragon is heavier and also it has that smooth rubber instead of being all beads. The dragon was my only XS flexi. The large bat flexi is more noticeable than the u-pins even in my dark hair.

This is also my first order of their u-pins. The bat u-pins are subtle in my hair but that's ok with me because hey it's bats, and I love bats. I love the dragon u-pins and they really stand out with their brightness and size.

I'm already planning my next order, I want those skull and crossbones bobbies which weren't in stock yet, and multi size flexis and u-pins in the winter wonderland that I never ordered last year. I wish I hadn't debated so long because I wasn't sure on what sizes to get and ordered a long time ago.

I'll try and get some pictures to post.

[melesine]

Here's a picture of the bat flexi in a messy french twist.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Arduinna64/IMG_0754.jpg

[eadwine]

Love it!!!

[sourgrl]

Melesine thanks for the action shot of the bat. Looks great! Good to see the bat stands out well against dark hair :)

[melesine]

The bat does stand out decently even with dark hair.

I'm having some trouble with my headband though. It slid off the back of my head twice today. I didn't think I was wearing it very far back. I'm not sure what the problem is. It's pretty hard to get on, because I need to be careful of my helix piercing that's still healing so I try and get it over that ear first. I've been putting it around my neck and sliding it up my face and over my ears. Maybe I'm not doing it right.

[Llama]

A flexi 8 clip was my very first LHC "hairtoy". I got this moon and star one in a size Small and it held up all my hair when it was around shoulder/apl. I wore it all the time until I outgrew it. (Still works for half ups)

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt178/photoz_by_amy/9bd2bad0-8ea0-4825-8b31-b8c32f8c4569_zpsvsxfjld9.jpg (http://s609.photobucket.com/user/photoz_by_amy/media/9bd2bad0-8ea0-4825-8b31-b8c32f8c4569_zpsvsxfjld9.jpg.html)


Then after I hit BSL or so I got another in size Large and I just never really wore it. Seemed too big for some styles and too small for buns. But I was on the Lilla Rose site yesterday and saw some of their hair videos/tutorials and found this updo that I really like. And Lo and behold my Large flexi works perfectly for it!

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt178/photoz_by_amy/ec58b28b-b90d-4972-bf6b-5b239574a433_zpssmrxggcd.jpg (http://s609.photobucket.com/user/photoz_by_amy/media/ec58b28b-b90d-4972-bf6b-5b239574a433_zpssmrxggcd.jpg.html)

I like styles that look messy but aren't actually messy (do not want tangles) and I think I will be wearing this often. Which means I am probably going to get another flexi clip or 2. I am leaning towards the new spider web one. :)

[animetor7]

I just ordered my first two flexis!!! I got the calla lily in large because I think it will look pretty against auburn hair. I really like the foxes a lot, but I think they'd disappear on my hair color, so I got the bat, which should show up nicely. Bonus, on my more orangey ends I think the black will look very October appropriate. :) Now I just have to summon the patience to wait for them to get here!

ETA melesine I love the bat in your hair!!! I like how the black beads surrounding him sort of fade to the background making the bat pop!

[Quasiquixotic]

Llama what style is that. It's beautiful!

[Llama]

Llama what style is that. It's beautiful!

Thank you! I couldn't remember exactly which video I watched last night but it was actually a mixture of their "french twist" and "messy up". Basically I just followed their french twist video (which isn't a french twist to me at all) and pulled on pieces to make it look messier. Had to improvise with some extra twisting since my hair is longer than the model's.

[JadedByEntropy]

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt178/photoz_by_amy/ec58b28b-b90d-4972-bf6b-5b239574a433_zpssmrxggcd.jpg (http://s609.photobucket.com/user/photoz_by_amy/media/ec58b28b-b90d-4972-bf6b-5b239574a433_zpssmrxggcd.jpg.html)


Thats an amazing color combo. looks great in your hair!

--
I haven't even looked at flexis since they brought out those stickless 8s (what was that about?!) but i saw the fox on facebook and had to run and get one! (it looks just like my fox!) xD now i wait!

[eadwine]

A flexi 8 clip was my very first LHC "hairtoy". I got this moon and star one in a size Small and it held up all my hair when it was around shoulder/apl. I wore it all the time until I outgrew it. (Still works for half ups)

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt178/photoz_by_amy/9bd2bad0-8ea0-4825-8b31-b8c32f8c4569_zpsvsxfjld9.jpg (http://s609.photobucket.com/user/photoz_by_amy/media/9bd2bad0-8ea0-4825-8b31-b8c32f8c4569_zpsvsxfjld9.jpg.html)





Why don't they bring this back.. it's beautiful!

[melesine]

I just ordered my first two flexis!!! I got the calla lily in large because I think it will look pretty against auburn hair. I really like the foxes a lot, but I think they'd disappear on my hair color, so I got the bat, which should show up nicely. Bonus, on my more orangey ends I think the black will look very October appropriate. :) Now I just have to summon the patience to wait for them to get here!

ETA melesine I love the bat in your hair!!! I like how the black beads surrounding him sort of fade to the background making the bat pop!

Thanks, I'm wearing it out today. I love the red beads in it also.

[Llama]

Thats an amazing color combo. looks great in your hair!

--
I haven't even looked at flexis since they brought out those stickless 8s (what was that about?!) but i saw the fox on facebook and had to run and get one! (it looks just like my fox!) xD now i wait!

Thank you :) I saw those stickless ones, too. It says to use your own stick with it...
Also, you have your own fox? Lucky!


Why don't they bring this back.. it's beautiful!

I know! I wish I had gotten it in a larger size back then because I prefer the style of it over my other one.

[JadedByEntropy]

Thank you :) I saw those stickless ones, too. It says to use your own stick with it...
Also, you have your own fox? Lucky!
...


well...its a schipperke/husky which looks exactly like a fox, but brown like the charm. I'll have to do a comparison shot when it comes in. it already shipped this morning!

[hobbitlocks]

I can't wait to see the comparison shots, Jaded.

My boyfriend and I met at a Halloween party and I was dressed up as a fox that year, so I feel like I need one but am trying to decide which styles I'm most likely to wear it in (aka what size to get). Plus I like both day and night so hopefully I make up my mind by the end of the month! ;)

[JadedByEntropy]

I got the night because my hair is ash and dark, so bright copper clashes, but i love both. I have more of the XL size, so i got a M for an everyday pony holder. since it means more as an anniversary thing for you- maybe an updo size would be formal for more anniversaries <3

[Cinnamonagouti]

Hi!

I'm planning on purchasing my first flexis (I've wanted one since forever!), and would need some help with sizing. I want one for centre-held buns, and then either one for half-ups or one that fits "all around" a bun, e.g a cinnabun. My ponytail circumference is 9 cm and this is what my LWB looks like with a 15 cm hair stick (sorry for the very bad quality...). Some buns, for example disc bun, eats away a bit more of the length of the stick, though.

http://i68.tinypic.com/33a9mr5.png

[missblueeyes]

@Cinnamonagouti: I'd go for an XL for most buns. I had troubles fitting in my L's with less circumfence and lenght than you have right now. :)

[MidnightMoon]

ugh Im so tempted by Autumn Compass, Bat and even the Jack-e-lantern! I love Halloween and I just love cute spooky orange things :(

[MidnightMoon]

Hi!

I'm planning on purchasing my first flexis (I've wanted one since forever!), and would need some help with sizing. I want one for centre-held buns, and then either one for half-ups or one that fits "all around" a bun, e.g a cinnabun. My ponytail circumference is 9 cm and this is what my LWB looks like with a 15 cm hair stick (sorry for the very bad quality...). Some buns, for example disc bun, eats away a bit more of the length of the stick, though.

http://i68.tinypic.com/33a9mr5.png

well it really depends
you could get away with anything ranging from M to XL depending on where you put the clip. If you want to hold ALL of your bun then yeah, go with and XL but eventually you might grow out even that. However, you can basically do any bun and pin the clip in the center, on a side, on top, etc. and wouldn't need the largest size. I know KittyBird does this, heres her blog with pics
http://kittybirdsjourney.blogspot.com.es/p/hairtoy-action-pictures.html
I understand it might be even more comfortable to wear than pinning your whole bun with the clip...

[Caitrìona]

My order arrived today, I'm so glad I got the Autumn Compass in the end :o

https://s22.postimg.org/gtrd1bzgh/DSC06274.jpghttps://s22.postimg.org/e0y5haz41/DSC06280.jpg
https://s22.postimg.org/op1wg5935/DSC06289.jpg

[animetor7]

My order arrived today, I'm so glad I got the Autumn Compass in the end :o

https://s22.postimg.org/gtrd1bzgh/DSC06274.jpghttps://s22.postimg.org/e0y5haz41/DSC06280.jpg
https://s22.postimg.org/op1wg5935/DSC06289.jpg

So pretty!!! The Autumn compass is gorgeous against your dark hair!! I was eyeing it, but I think it would just disappear against my hair color, bummer. I love the dragon stick!! It looks nice nestled against the bun, like it's guarding it or something. :)

[Cinnamonagouti]

well it really depends
you could get away with anything ranging from M to XL depending on where you put the clip. If you want to hold ALL of your bun then yeah, go with and XL but eventually you might grow out even that. However, you can basically do any bun and pin the clip in the center, on a side, on top, etc. and wouldn't need the largest size. I know KittyBird does this, heres her blog with pics
http://kittybirdsjourney.blogspot.com.es/p/hairtoy-action-pictures.html
I understand it might be even more comfortable to wear than pinning your whole bun with the clip...
I want to be able to wear the stick like a regular hairstick, i.e only the stick and no pins. So I'm probably going with L or XL, then. :) Oh, and her hair looks amazing!


@Cinnamonagouti: I'd go for an XL for most buns. I had troubles fitting in my L's with less circumfence and lenght than you have right now. :)
Thanks for the response! Is there a very significant difference in size between L and XL? And it is possible to adjust the flexi a bit, right (the stick has three different "hacks" where you put the 8)? Because I'm planning on maintaining for a while to thicken up my hemline, or even cut back to hip - so if I get an XL maybe it would fit both while maintaining and when I start growing again depending on how I adjust it... Or maybe I'm thinking too much into this. I'm just anxious to get the right size right away :P. Now I just have to decide which ones to get. I adore the Autumn Compass, and Flitter was the one that caught my eye the first time I visited their page (a year or two ago) - I just love that green colour. I really like the Keltic Lore too, a bit more discreet (and wooden pearls!) than the other two. Oh, and the foxes...



My order arrived today, I'm so glad I got the Autumn Compass in the end :o



The Autumn Compass looks gorgeous against your hair! I really like that one, but I'm not sure it would look good against my medium blonde hair. Hm...

[CindyOfTheOaks]

My order arrived today, I'm so glad I got the Autumn Compass in the end :o

https://s22.postimg.org/gtrd1bzgh/DSC06274.jpghttps://s22.postimg.org/e0y5haz41/DSC06280.jpg
https://s22.postimg.org/op1wg5935/DSC06289.jpg

Yes ! That compass is beautiful !
The bottom one - is that a stick ? Love it !
The stone looks like hematite !

[Caitrìona]

Thanks everyone :o
CindyOfTheOaks, the last one is one of the Dragon U-pins :)

[CindyOfTheOaks]

Thanks everyone :o
CindyOfTheOaks, the last one is one of the Dragon U-pins :)


Woo-hoo ! Thank You !

[animetor7]

My order just arrived!! I can just barely get the medium flexi to work with a center-held bun, but the large is a bit more comfortable. I'll have to experiment more to see which buns work best for flexis that are a bit too small to hold all the hair. Oh well, I suppose I'll just have to order an extra large next time. :)

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/animetor77/IMG_2189_zps7gz4u18m.jpg
Large silver lily(I don't think that's what it's actually called, but that's what it looks like). Bad lighting so you can't see the detail or the colors well, there's a lot of sunshine in my room right now so the glare struggle is real. Hopefully I'll be able to get a better picture later.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/animetor77/IMG_2190_zpsdqvcxxbb.jpg
Medium bat as others have shown. :)

[eadwine]

Finally had the bat somewhat in focus. It is tricky taking a pic from behind you when you cannot see what you are doing! :lol:

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