The Flexi-8 / Lilla Rose Thread

[Henrietta]

I've just checked the website. The purple and turquoise versions are sold out. That's a good sign, I think!

[eresh]

Yes, I am a iii. It’s all fine strands, so on a good day it compresses down nicely and on a bad day it’s hard to contain them. Haha yesterday was medium, if that helps!

Bigger sizes would be awesome! I totally would exercise in these if they made larger ones.

The stick is a sturdy hard plastic, and the flexi is matte, ‘suede’ rubber, but flexible.



Thanks for the details!!
That makes sense, the stick being a different type of material.

For my regular updo's I'd need a size from L up to XL.
S up to L will be too small I guess. I don't wear ponytails for sports, too long a tail

[C_Bookworm]

I've just checked the website. The purple and turquoise versions are sold out. That's a good sign, I think!
Good to hear!

Thanks for the details!!
That makes sense, the stick being a different type of material.

For my regular updo's I'd need a size from L up to XL.
S up to L will be too small I guess. I don't wear ponytails for sports, too long a tail

No problem! I do hope they size up. Sounds like there will be a crowd of us waiting for that size ;)

Currently wearing my sport flexi in a half up, and my goodness the hold is solid. Hasn’t slipped an inch.

[Henrietta]

Good to hear!


No problem! I do hope they size up. Sounds like there will be a crowd of us waiting for that size ;)

Currently wearing my sport flexi in a half up, and my goodness the hold is solid. Hasn’t slipped an inch.

A question has just occurred to me. Is the material of the "eight" part kind of grabby? Does it tend to pull hair/does hair tend to stick to it?

[C_Bookworm]

A question has just occurred to me. Is the material of the "eight" part kind of grabby? Does it tend to pull hair/does hair tend to stick to it?

It has good traction - hair doesn’t slip. But my hair doesn’t stick in a static kind of way, nor does it pull my hair. It just stays put.

[eresh]

New flexi's and sticks online!!
A spider flexi, an otter flexi and a braided raven flexi <3
I got the last one :D

https://i.imgur.com/efkAGj0l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/kbR46h9l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GKghHPjl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QHmAQw5l.jpg

[C_Bookworm]

Ohhhh, thank you for the heads up, eresh! They’re killing it lately!

[eresh]

Whenever LillaRose asks what we would like to see in the future or have ideas for flexis I always said:
Ginkgo Biloba leaf on a flexi, a Raven on a braided flexi...(and a borzoi head but that's never going to happen haha)
So when I saw this, I jumped up and hit the ceiling LOL

[C_Bookworm]

Hahaha that is fantastic!! So cool that they’re actually listening and implementing ideas.

[eresh]

Got my Raven!! Love it!

https://i.imgur.com/gsme7Ixl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RqOBvNOl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BZIz8rKl.jpg

[Shorty89]

The new Aspen flexi is sure pretty. I also like the cardinal. Sooo tempting. :lol:

[CuteCrow]

https://i.imgur.com/RqOBvNOl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BZIz8rKl.jpg

OMG that Raven flexi looks stunning and straight out perfect on your hair. :crush:

[CuteCrow]

Double post :eek:

[CuteCrow]

And that raven flexi just reminded me, I never shared the crow skull modified flexi I made inspired by this post by Milady (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=17757&p=3802409&viewfull=1#post3802409)

I don't know if this is the best thread to share it, but if lilla Rose ever makes something like this I'll be buying 20. The skull is too large for the size of flexi I use but it's still the flexi I use the most by far. I just love crows and skulls too much :D

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=43880&d=1609558495

[eresh]

For those who haven't heard the news yet:
Flexi of the Month is out! December was the last one.

Good news though:

https://i.imgur.com/yJcl8xsl.jpg

SAY GOODBYE TO FOTM, HELLO DIY!: Coming January 1 the release of a Design it Yourself (DIY) Flexi will have you delighted to make a decision on which Center Design and Bead Style you like best. You'll be able create your very own special Flexi Clip from the new choices provided. This new monthly release will replace the Flexi of the Month (FOTM) and will be offered with the following choices: 2-3 center designs and 2-3 bead styles, which creates 6 NEW Flexi Clip designs. We hope you'll join us in our excitement as we look forward to the release of DIY on January 1st!

[C_Bookworm]

For those who haven't heard the news yet:
Flexi of the Month is out! December was the last one.

Good news though:

https://i.imgur.com/yJcl8xsl.jpg

SAY GOODBYE TO FOTM, HELLO DIY!: Coming January 1 the release of a Design it Yourself (DIY) Flexi will have you delighted to make a decision on which Center Design and Bead Style you like best. You'll be able create your very own special Flexi Clip from the new choices provided. This new monthly release will replace the Flexi of the Month (FOTM) and will be offered with the following choices: 2-3 center designs and 2-3 bead styles, which creates 6 NEW Flexi Clip designs. We hope you'll join us in our excitement as we look forward to the release of DIY on January 1st!
Ohhhhh that’s awesome!! So excited to be able to customize.

[Henrietta]

I have mixed feelings about this change. On the one hand, it was exciting to have new Flexis come up every month. On the other, in recent years I was interested in less than 10% of FOTMs. Some years I bought one, or even none. Their style and themes changed at some point, and there weren't as many clips that I liked as there had been let's say 8 years ago.

I was happy about custom orders coming back (after so many years!), but then I thought there aren't really any clips that I like just the beads or just the centerpiece of at the moment, so I won't be even using this option. At least now now. It's not like I will order 5 clips immediately.
So... I have mixed feelings about both aspects of this change.

[Henrietta]

OK, so now that we have this month's email from Lilla Rose it seems that the new DIY thing works in a different way than I thought it would. It's not like we have all the current centerpieces and bead styles available to compose a custom clip. Each month, there are going to be a few new bead styles and a few centerpieces to compose a clip out of.
So this is more interesting!

[AmaryllisRed]

It just sounds like work to me. Just sell me the flexi. I don't wanna design it. :lol:

[Finda]

It just sounds like work to me. Just sell me the flexi. I don't wanna design it. :lol:

I had the same thought :p

[Henrietta]

It's just a few clicks though.
I am actually excited for the process and the possibilities.

[eresh]

If you look on the website it is reeeaaaally simple :)
Easy to pick what you want.

https://i.imgur.com/WtMJ72Eh.jpg

I really like they brought this back, in another form, the custom options.
But now I first need some funds ;)

[lapis_lazuli]

After 2.5 weeks without any tracking updates, my first order from Lilla Rose arrived on Friday :joy: I thought it was stuck in California this whole time!

Okay, as a Flexi newbie, I found the selection a little intimidating, so I ended up choosing a few I deemed most safe and versatile: a Grace, Copper Rose, and Floressa. I really love them! I feel undeservedly elegant :inlove:

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46644&d=1643584750

For how long they took to get here, I'm glad I got three. I opted to get them all in Mega (XXL). I was a little worried about sizing, whether it might be too big. I did a lot of research (measuring tape and all), but you just can't know for sure until trying it yourself. But it seems to look right on my head and holds like a rock as well :) These are also all centre-held buns, so there's not much room to downsize I guess. An XL might hold a nautilus, but could be a tight fit if it's a whole inch shorter. I'm still playing with the measuring tape. I put another order in for a Medium to act as a braid accent, and I'm just praying I worked it out correctly :pray:

Until this year I only ever used plain sticks to style my hair, so pretty excited about the possibilities over here :p

[AmaryllisRed]

Excellent choices, lapis! They look beautiful!

[GrowlingCupcake]

Those look lovely in your hair, lapis!

They do look like you have a bit of room to grow but the difference between an XL, and an XXL is huge; I don't think an XL would work for you at all. I used an XL for my cinnabuns back when my hair was at BCL+ but I don't think I'll ever have enough hair to use an XXL even if my hair grew to knee.

[lapis_lazuli]

Excellent choices, lapis! They look beautiful!

Thank you! :o


Those look lovely in your hair, lapis!

They do look like you have a bit of room to grow but the difference between an XL, and an XXL is huge; I don't think an XL would work for you at all. I used an XL for my cinnabuns back when my hair was at BCL+ but I don't think I'll ever have enough hair to use an XXL even if my hair grew to knee.

Yes it feels like there's still a little room, which is good since I'm still growing :) That's what I kept hearing, that it's a big jump from XL to XXL, so I was apprehensive! I appreciate your input. I'll stick with Megas for now (can't stop here ;)), and hope I'm not tempted to go down if my size is out of stock :disbelief

[Finda]

lapis_lazuli Great choices, they look beautiful in your hair :)

[MusicalSpoons]

Yaaay lapis I'm glad you went for it - those are great choices! :cheer:



They do look like you have a bit of room to grow but the difference between an XL, and an XXL is huge; I don't think an XL would work for you at all. I used an XL for my cinnabuns back when my hair was at BCL+ but I don't think I'll ever have enough hair to use an XXL even if my hair grew to knee.

Haha, I thought that (well, almost - I thought I'd have to grow to ankle to even stand a chance of them fitting, which at the time seemed equally impossible) but with the right bun I have actually been able to wear them since about just past knee length :lol: The jump in size is huge though; I've been wanting to cut the sticks off to wear them with thicker straight sticks so they'd work with more buns.

[lapis_lazuli]

lapis_lazuli Great choices, they look beautiful in your hair :)

Thank you :D


Yaaay lapis I'm glad you went for it - those are great choices! :cheer:

I'm glad too! I feel so dumb for not taking more of an interest in hairtoys until now but...better late than never?!


I was on the site doing "research" for my next order, and I saw the February DIY flexi is there. I'm considering the Francesca flower in silvertone; I think it's really pretty :)

[Alexandrina]

I'm glad too! I feel so dumb for not taking more of an interest in hairtoys until now but...better late than never?!

I was on the site doing "research" for my next order, and I saw the February DIY flexi is there. I'm considering the Francesca flower in silvertone; I think it's really pretty :)

I like the floressa one on you, so pretty!

I too wish I had discovered all the different accessories earlier in life, but I plan to make up for it by amassing my collection nonstop haha

[eresh]

Beauties you chose Lapis!

I never was able to wear XXL comfy, I always felt it was unstable (probably because I prefer centerheld buns)
XL beaded is now getting too Loose meh. So I am downsizing to L flexis and the EX flips, and XL and L leather flexis.

But I'm waiting with ordering untill the whole iOSS VAT problems are solved :)

[lunasea]

Help! I am one of those evil people who cuts the stick out of flexis so I can customize them with sticks and forks (also those sticks tend to be heavy for my thin hair). Thing is, the size of the clips are printed on those darn sticks and, when I am looking to buy a new flexi, I always get confused about the sizes.

Can somebody here PLEASE let me know which size clip is approximately 3 inches from the end of one loop to the end of the other loop? I would really appreciate it.

Thanx :blossom:

[MusicalSpoons]

How approximate? There's this chart which might help https://beautifullifebypaula.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Coin-Sizing-Tip.jpg

[lunasea]

OH!!! That is PERFECT! Thank YOU!

[lapis_lazuli]

OH!!! That is PERFECT! Thank YOU!

That chart has the pin (stick) length listed but not that of the flexi piece. When I was researching sizes, I found it's on average 0.75" shorter than the pin. I have a Medium and confirmed its piece is about 3" loop to loop :)

[eresh]

Lunasea, how do you cut off the stick?
Maybe I can make the clips that are too large for me now fit again using a thicker hairstick!

[lunasea]

That chart has the pin (stick) length listed but not that of the flexi piece. When I was researching sizes, I found it's on average 0.75" shorter than the pin. I have a Medium and confirmed its piece is about 3" loop to loop :)

Oh, that is good to know! I didn't realize that was the stick length (duh, I could have actually read the top of the page :roll: ). That makes a BIG difference.


Lunasea, how do you cut off the stick?
Maybe I can make the clips that are too large for me now fit again using a thicker hairstick!

I cut them off with a bolt cutter. Maybe you could use something else, but I have a bolt cutter in my garage and it's just a quick snip. And yes, it can make a BIG difference to use thicker sticks. I have some relatively large (for my hair) flexis that I use with thick Lady Idun sticks. Works like a charm. Sometimes I even use them with forks.

https://i.imgur.com/6tv7JkG.jpg?1https://i.imgur.com/lWTnxiI.jpg?1https://i.imgur.com/JgwTGt9.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/nq6Vf5p.jpg?1

[MusicalSpoons]

That chart has the pin (stick) length listed but not that of the flexi piece. When I was researching sizes, I found it's on average 0.75" shorter than the pin. I have a Medium and confirmed its piece is about 3" loop to loop :)

Oh no, whoops, I hadn't realised that :doh:


Oh, that is good to know! I didn't realize that was the stick length (duh, I could have actually read the top of the page :roll: ). That makes a BIG difference.


I did and yet still didn't understand that's what it meant! :shake: :oops: :lol:

[lunasea]

I didn't look at it but I couldn't figure out why none of those numbers seemed to match my flexis exactly. I was trying to figure how exactly they were measuring. It was confusing the heck out of me since the loops can be reshaped a bit. Still, I never thought to actually go back and READ the whole page. :p

[eresh]

Oh, that is good to know! I didn't realize that was the stick length (duh, I could have actually read the top of the page :roll: ). That makes a BIG difference.



I cut them off with a bolt cutter. Maybe you could use something else, but I have a bolt cutter in my garage and it's just a quick snip. And yes, it can make a BIG difference to use thicker sticks. I have some relatively large (for my hair) flexis that I use with thick Lady Idun sticks. Works like a charm. Sometimes I even use them with forks.


Wow the green one :crush:
Yes I am now using Lady Idun and Wood Ever sticks with my braideds that have become too large.
Works great!!
Okay going to google bolt cutter :D
And try with 1 first haha, if I dare...

Do you cut here?
https://i.imgur.com/5xpnPjDl.jpg

[lunasea]

Yep. That’s where I cut! You have to be a tiny bit careful when using a metal flexi with an acrylic stick to prevent scratches. Other than that it’s a free for all around here.

[Alexandrina]

https://i.imgur.com/lWTnxiI.jpg?1[

I like this pairing you did here!

[ArienEllariel]

Imagine my surprise today when I tried to bun my hair and it actually didn't fit in a L flexi. At APL. Last time I thought I was BSL and could use it for a bun... Really confusing. I must have really had more hair loss then than I remembered. What size do you all use between APL to BSL or Waist in Flexi's for a typical cinnabun? The only way I can use my L now is a folded french braid. Probably would work too if my hair wasn't too slippery for a french twist.I can't for the life of me get that to stay!

Edit: yeah no, my hair thickness must have improved because the small flexi that I couldn't use for a ponytail definitely doesn't slip out now. Cool. 😎

[eresh]

I looooove the Poppy flexi.
This is size L

https://i.imgur.com/TbZpQFBl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WaxIgTDl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fdqSxqRl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/H2eWrLyl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/E2mxlkgl.jpg


Oh and no problems with customs this time!
All went smooth without extra fees

[ArienEllariel]

That one is so beautiful eresh!

[eresh]

Has anyone receive the new flip flexi yet?
The turquoise one?
I'm curious to see real photos of it

[lilmsmoonstruck]

I looooove the Poppy flexi.
This is size L

https://i.imgur.com/TbZpQFBl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WaxIgTDl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fdqSxqRl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/H2eWrLyl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/E2mxlkgl.jpg


Oh and no problems with customs this time!
All went smooth without extra fees

Gosh, that's lovely. I wasn't sure, looking at the photos on the website I thought they looked kind of plasticky, but that enamel has a bit of lustre to it. Looks so much nicer in these photos.

[lilmsmoonstruck]

My mother and I just clubbed together to order some Flexi flips, Heather in medium for mum and Stacey in medium and Heather in small for me. My mum has been growing her hair for the first time since she was a teenager and has had some hang ups about what she's 'allowed' to do with it because of her age and starting to go grey but I've been showing her pictures and occasionally leaving pretty hair forks at her house and she's finally feeling like she wants to do fun things with it so I'm extra excited to receive the package. Not as excited about what I'm sure will be a whopper of a customs charge.

We're hoping these will give us an idea about what kind of sizes we might be in the Flexiclips so we can put an order in later in the year for some snazzier ones.

[eresh]

The new Flip arrived! Beautiful selection of natural stones.
This is size EX. The Unicorn is size L.

https://i.imgur.com/Jip9cx1l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/toYLEpQl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gfIAYbwl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/btSQDGTl.jpg

[C_Bookworm]

Those stones are spectacular! Loving the unicorn and poppy, too.

[Finda]

I agree, beautiful stones eresh!

[eresh]

Those stones are spectacular! Loving the unicorn and poppy, too.

The light wasn't too good today, it is indoor in front of the window.
I'll take a pics outside in my hair when the sun is out :-)

[eresh]

Daylight!


https://i.imgur.com/qeFCMfKl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eWezDsil.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Zz3ZnwXl.jpg

[Vairë]

Daylight!


https://i.imgur.com/qeFCMfKl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eWezDsil.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Zz3ZnwXl.jpg

Oooh :heartbeat its perfect for Earth Day!

[eresh]

Thanks Vairë :flower:

There's a sale at LillaRose today!
Up to 60% off!!!

[C_Bookworm]

The light wasn't too good today, it is indoor in front of the window.
I'll take a pics outside in my hair when the sun is out :-)
Ohhhh digging your new daylight pictures. Gorgeous!

[Kerrtu-Kevät]

I'm considering getting a few of these soon but I don't know what size would be the best. My pony circ is between 4.5/4.75" and it's currently 30" with blunt ends. I intend to wear it for pinning up braids and nautilus kind of buns and I might wear two. I'm leaning toward the large for one bun and medium for two, is this wrong?

[Alexandrina]

I'm considering getting a few of these soon but I don't know what size would be the best. My pony circ is between 4.5/4.75" and it's currently 30" with blunt ends. I intend to wear it for pinning up braids and nautilus kind of buns and I might wear two. I'm leaning toward the large for one bun and medium for two, is this wrong?

I dunno, your hair circ sounds pretty thick! What size did you end up getting?

[lapis_lazuli]

I'm considering getting a few of these soon but I don't know what size would be the best. My pony circ is between 4.5/4.75" and it's currently 30" with blunt ends. I intend to wear it for pinning up braids and nautilus kind of buns and I might wear two. I'm leaning toward the large for one bun and medium for two, is this wrong?

In case you haven't bought one yet, it's more about the size of your bun/updo. Do the style you intend to do with a Flexi with a stick first and find out how much hair is overtop the stick (and how long of a stick you need). You'll need increasing amounts of hair to keep the figure 8 closed. For pinning up braids that you can't do with just a stick, I'd probably go by the measurements of the Flexis and guess the smallest one you could fit the braids into.

These are the numbers I went by. The figure 8 lengths are rough estimates based on my own research, not official measurements, and vary between designs:

XXS
Pin: 2"
Figure 8: 1.75"

XS
Pin: 2.75"
Figure 8: 2.125"

S
Pin: 3.25"
Figure 8: 2.625"

M
Pin: 3.75"
Figure 8: 3.25"

L
Pin: 4.25"
Figure 8: 3.625"

XL
Pin: 5.25"
Figure 8: 4.625"

XXL

Pin: 6.25"
Figure 8: 6"

Unfortunately, it's kind of trial and error.

[lapis_lazuli]

I got a few new Flexis, but I've decided these will be my last for a while. I still find these toys really finicky and get inconsistent results with them :( Maybe I just don't know what I'm doing, but I continue to wish there was a size in between XL and Mega.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47237&d=1655001015

The XL I can squish onto certain centre-held buns, but for the most part, it's too small. It probably needs half the amount of hair the Mega requires. And therein lies my problem: most of the buns I like to do spread the hair out into a more vertical shape, and therefore there is sometimes insufficient hair between the stick and the figure 8 for the Mega Flexi to close (or it only closes on the first notch, which bothers me). It's hit-and-miss. And then, even when I do find a bun that the Mega fits, I wonder if it even looks good on me proportions-wise. It's SO big. Well, I already have Mega Flexis, so I'm going to wear them regardless, but I second-guess myself.

Anyway, it's probably for the best to go on a time-out. Since I started collecting hairtoys in January, I've bought maybe a few years worth of them to make up for lost time, and my wallet is hurting.

[MusicalSpoons]

With the megas I have found using a thicker stick would make them a bit more useful, because with a thicker stick they require less hair. Actually even just a straight stick rather than curving outwards means less hair is required.

They both look great in your hair though lapis :)

I've not posted much in this thread for absolutely ages but eresh your photos look great as well!

[lapis_lazuli]

With the megas I have found using a thicker stick would make them a bit more useful, because with a thicker stick they require less hair. Actually even just a straight stick rather than curving outwards means less hair is required.

They both look great in your hair though lapis :)

Thank you Spoons :) That's so true and something I'm keeping in mind for the future. I know if ever I can't fit into Megas anymore, I can always cut their pins off and pair them with thicker sticks. There are some really cool combinations in this thread to take inspiration from too!

[eresh]

Did you see the new flips?
I loooove the purple, lucky to be able to grab one in EX size.


Psssh there's also a new cat flexi ;)

[AspenSong]

Courtesy of Sourgrl ❤️
First thing I've had for my hair since the cut and these last years of shorter hair.
Thought I'd show off my miniscule bun as my celebration of 12 years on LHC tomorrow. :)

https://i.postimg.cc/1zjtq6bT/Air-Brush-20220810123917.jpg

[Shorty89]

Your hair looks great, Aspensong and I love the flexi!

[SandyBottom]

What a pretty flexi and the color of your hair looks beautiful with it! Congratulations on your 12 year hairversary!

[MusicalSpoons]

Oh it's beautiful AspenSong! And happy LHC-versary!

[eresh]

Congratulations AspenSong!
That particular flexi is so gorgeous isn't it!
Looks very pretty and special!

[eresh]

This is the new purple flip flexi in size EX
https://i.imgur.com/ThesYSIl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dE9XbV4l.jpg

In the rain ;)
https://i.imgur.com/U0JGC8ul.jpg

[Shorty89]

I've been having trouble getting my flexis to work lately. My hair is just a bit longer so they no longer easily fit over my braided buns (the usual standard bun for flexis for me). It doesn't help that my hair has been more slippery lately too. I don't think my hair is big enough for an XXL yet but I want to find ways to wear them more often. Any suggestions?

[blackgothicdoll]

Has anyone tried the sports flexis ? I keep eyeballing them because they are perfectly smooth which I like, but they look small.

[AspenSong]

Thank you guys. And thanks for the 12 years congrats...wish I was celebrating with long hair, but oh well!!

[eresh]

I've been having trouble getting my flexis to work lately. My hair is just a bit longer so they no longer easily fit over my braided buns (the usual standard bun for flexis for me). It doesn't help that my hair has been more slippery lately too. I don't think my hair is big enough for an XXL yet but I want to find ways to wear them more often. Any suggestions?

Do you use the flexi over the complete bun?
If so, you can try starting the bun, placing the flexi over the center, then finish the bun around the center.
Use it centerheld instead of over the full bun. It's the way I always wear them, feels more secure and stable in movement :)

[Shorty89]

Do you use the flexi over the complete bun?
If so, you can try starting the bun, placing the flexi over the center, then finish the bun around the center.
Use it centerheld instead of over the full bun. It's the way I always wear them, feels more secure and stable in movement :)

I've mostly been trying that with braided buns and I think I braid too tightly so it's hard to get it in there. :lol: I'll try it with different buns and see if I have any luck.

[Ada-banana]

I've just recently bought my first flexi 8 from the swap board, I like it so much. It's simple, perfect for yoga and exercising and I can wear it comfortably under a helmet. So now I'm looking for more, already made a thread on the swap board. New addict checking in!

[eresh]

Welcome fellow addict ;)

[Ada-banana]

Welcome fellow addict ;)

Haha, thank you!!

[SandyBottom]

Has anyone tried the sports flexis ? I keep eyeballing them because they are perfectly smooth which I like, but they look small.

I've been thinking of trying them too and looked at them (again) today. However, at 2c/f/ii and slippery, my hair is quite different from yours. Maybe you could use them for accent braids or half-ups?

[-Aithne-]

Some of them are 50% today...but the phoenix one is gone except for little ones :( The bird in the cage is on sale, though :) ...and other ones...one that looks like a hibiscus in pink and blue :) They're pretty.

...is it bad to mention sales?

[kurlywurlygurl]

I have had the same large clip from them for years. I just recently started growing my hair out again and found that trusty clip! I am noticing my hair doesn't fit into this large that I have and they do not make the same style anymore. I was interested in the dragon clip. They also have a cute skull and cross bones. I'm thinking an extra large will be a good one to try next. It's nice to be on LHC again and see that folks are alive and well with these threads still going! :')

[Whirly Girly]

Ok so this is the thread where I can gush about flexi clips! :heartbeat❤️:heartbeat


My very first XXL flexi arrived yesterday from eBay!! OMG I am in ((((LOVE)))))!


Still waiting on a large order from Lilla Rose to arrive next week!


I can’t believe the ease of use and the ease of removal! 😮



https://i.ibb.co/m0DZ6tM/C7-B9-CE1-A-9295-47-EE-AA3-B-718093-CAC70-B.jpg (https://ibb.co/pQ0VJZ9)

[rosenester]

WOW Whirly girly, that is so beautiful!! The gold on the blonde :inlove: ok, i am going shopping now :p

[Ada-banana]

Ok so this is the thread where I can gush about flexi clips! :heartbeat❤️:heartbeat


My very first XXL flexi arrived yesterday from eBay!! OMG I am in ((((LOVE)))))!


Still waiting on a large order from Lilla Rose to arrive next week!


I can’t believe the ease of use and the ease of removal! ��



https://i.ibb.co/m0DZ6tM/C7-B9-CE1-A-9295-47-EE-AA3-B-718093-CAC70-B.jpg (https://ibb.co/pQ0VJZ9)




That looks so impressive!

[rosenester]

I think I’ll go for the XL for buns and MD for half-ups. My hair is 4” circumference, WL, lots of layers, thick bangs…. But i’d look ‘room to grow’ and to encompass a cinnabun for now. Anyone think I should just start with the L? :o

[Whirly Girly]

WOW Whirly girly, that is so beautiful!! The gold on the blonde :inlove: ok, i am going shopping now :p


Awww, thank you so much, rosenester. Oh my goodness yes, gold on gold is the best combo ever. I have a ton of gold hair accessories because they are a match-made-in-heaven for blonde hair. Let us know what you get. How exciting!



Here is another gold sparkly flower flexi I got from eBay. XL is great for half-up styles.


https://i.ibb.co/BKRHg8c/785-B44-A5-BB5-B-4-F90-A09-F-DC77-D2570-A74.jpg (https://ibb.co/Wp1NcSG)




That looks so impressive!

Oh thank you, Ada-banana. These flexi clips are my new obsession. :joy:

[rosenester]

I just pulled the trigger on the XL, will post a photo when it arrives, thanks for enabling my hair purchases:wink:

[-Aithne-]

Ok so this is the thread where I can gush about flexi clips! :heartbeat❤️:heartbeat
My very first XXL flexi arrived yesterday from eBay!! OMG I am in ((((LOVE)))))!
Still waiting on a large order from Lilla Rose to arrive next week!
I can’t believe the ease of use and the ease of removal! 😮

Awww, thank you so much, rosenester. Oh my goodness yes, gold on gold is the best combo ever. I have a ton of gold hair accessories because they are a match-made-in-heaven for blonde hair. Let us know what you get. How exciting!
Here is another gold sparkly flower flexi I got from eBay. XL is great for half-up styles.
Oh thank you, Ada-banana. These flexi clips are my new obsession. :joy:

Wow! Your hair is so pretty and shiny :) ...and so thick! Your half up is my whole bun *bun envy*! I agree with rosenester, the rose gold looks AMAZING in your hair!

I like all the different designs and colors flexi's have, too (but they are a bit challenging for me. I think my hair is between sizes.). I'm wearing a "Paloma" one today. <-it's a bird in a cage one that was 50% off last time I posted here<3 They also have owls and a simple bird (Nydia -like a narrower Twitter bird) and a peacock! They're like the Pokemon of hair toys, aren't they? Gotta buy 'em all! XD

[Whirly Girly]

Wow! Your hair is so pretty and shiny :) ...and so thick! Your half up is my whole bun *bun envy*! I agree with rosenester, the rose gold looks AMAZING in your hair!

I like all the different designs and colors flexi's have, too (but they are a bit challenging for me. I think my hair is between sizes.). I'm wearing a "Paloma" one today. <-it's a bird in a cage one that was 50% off last time I posted here<3 They also have owls and a simple bird (Nydia -like a narrower Twitter bird) and a peacock! They're like the Pokemon of hair toys, aren't they? Gotta buy 'em all! XD


Oh Thank you so much, Aithne! “Bun Envy” made me chuckle. Sounds so funny. :laugh:


It might just be a matter of you finding ways to gather up your hair so the clip will fit…if you’re in between sizes. I’ve been experimenting like crazy.


My Lilla Rose order finally came yesterday!!! :happydance: To say I love the multiple items I got, would be the understatement of the year. These are just about the best hair holders I’ve ever had, bar none. Time to take some more pictures soon.

[Whirly Girly]

I just pulled the trigger on the XL, will post a photo when it arrives, thanks for enabling my hair purchases:wink:


Not sure how I missed this….I must be going blind. :laugh: How exciting, rosenester! I hate the waiting, lol. Can’t wait to see what you got. How often does Lilla Rose release new items….do you know? I wonder if they will put some festive ones out for Christmas! I love the types that have little dangly things hanging down.


I’ll get some new shots of my newest items soon… i got two pairs of beautiful sticks too! This shot below was just me fooling around with various up-dos the other night using the mega size gold flexi….


https://i.ibb.co/jzCXJ9g/2-BFE666-C-C1-BF-4-E18-B7-FE-4-D80-C9-E737-C8.jpg (https://ibb.co/2Sz4Z0g)

[lapis_lazuli]

Not sure how I missed this….I must be going blind. :laugh: How exciting, rosenester! I hate the waiting, lol. Can’t wait to see what you got. How often does Lilla Rose release new items….do you know? I wonder if they will put some festive ones out for Christmas! I love the types that have little dangly things hanging down.


I’ll get some new shots of my newest items soon… i got two pairs of beautiful sticks too! This shot below was just me fooling around with various up-dos the other night using the mega size gold flexi….


https://i.ibb.co/jzCXJ9g/2-BFE666-C-C1-BF-4-E18-B7-FE-4-D80-C9-E737-C8.jpg (https://ibb.co/2Sz4Z0g)

Wow, that's so gorgeous, I love the swirl at the top. Makes me want to experiment with my flexis more. Any tips for this particular style? :)

[Whirly Girly]

Wow, that's so gorgeous, I love the swirl at the top. Makes me want to experiment with my flexis more. Any tips for this particular style? :)



First of all lapis_lazuli, thank you very much. I think we are our own worst enemy sometimes, because I didn’t actually think it looked all that great at first, until you complimented it. :laugh: Now I kinda see what you mean, about the swirl.


Second of all, I apologize because I wish I could remember which exact technique I used to get this look. I was just messing around that night with a bunch of spontaneous experiments. For the life of me, I have no idea how I did it. :laugh: But aren’t those always the best styles….the ones we didn’t plan or mean to do? :o


I do remember however, trying to shape my hair as I gathered it up, using my fingers to swirl and twist certain spots that I didn’t like the shape of. I’m still in the experimental stages with these flexi clips and seeing what looks nice.


This one below is a mega clip (XXL) and it barely fits around my full bun. I had to do a lot of pinching and squeezing to get it around. :laugh: I find it all depends how I gather and bunch the hair, as to whether I can get certain size clips to fit or not. Just keep trying various ways. Youtube videos are extremely helpful as well.


I love this hot pink floral clip….so feminine and pretty! :heartbeat



https://i.ibb.co/2FJq1yH/A9-F7988-E-D6-FF-46-F6-AC78-8211-B61822-FE.jpg (https://ibb.co/p1q2Bx5)


More clips to show soon. I must have been nuts to order so many but I will use every single one of them and it will be nice to have lots of variety to choose from. I even got one of the new sport flexies. I’ll show my others soon…

[Whirly Girly]

I’m loving this iridescent flexi. :heartbeat




https://i.ibb.co/XyZdJZf/EC3-E0-FDA-9393-4673-80-E4-2-A76-CDEF426-C.jpg (https://ibb.co/6vRpsRc)

[rosenester]

https://i.imgur.com/jfAlCUwl.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/Pc0pXOEl.jpg
XL rose gold flexi arrived this week. Working on technique, but it’s cute and holds well, I wanted to use it like a cage around buns and I think it’ll be great for that, and definitely room to grow into it as well. These are both LWB, one I out the stick through the center, and the other I just kinda squeezed it all around. Time to learn another bun!

[Whirly Girly]

https://i.imgur.com/jfAlCUwl.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/Pc0pXOEl.jpg
XL rose gold flexi arrived this week. Working on technique, but it’s cute and holds well, I wanted to use it like a cage around buns and I think it’ll be great for that, and definitely room to grow into it as well. These are both LWB, one I out the stick through the center, and the other I just kinda squeezed it all around. Time to learn another bun!



Looks great, rosenester! :love:

[GoatLady]

I have a large collection of Flexi-8's. I'll have to get some photos.

[eresh]

I’m loving this iridescent flexi. :heartbeat




https://i.ibb.co/XyZdJZf/EC3-E0-FDA-9393-4673-80-E4-2-A76-CDEF426-C.jpg (https://ibb.co/6vRpsRc)

That's one of my favourites too shiny shiny!
The pink hibiscus looks great in your hair too

[Whirly Girly]

I have a large collection of Flexi-8's. I'll have to get some photos.


Oh yes GoatLady, get some photos please! We’d love to see your lovely collection! :love:




That's one of my favourites too shiny shiny!
The pink hibiscus looks great in your hair too


Thank you kindly, eresh! I love how shiny it is too, and how it seems to take on whatever colors are around it.



I have so many more to show. :o Where have these clips been all my life?! Seriously. They are so effortless and amazing. I sometimes can’t even believe they hold all my hair because nothing ever does. I’ve shown some to my friends and family and they are now placing orders too. :laugh:


I’m a sucker for anything purple so I got this cute one below.




https://i.ibb.co/0rmnnxY/9-E8-B8-FBF-B843-4-F1-E-A37-A-47188-C2-CD38-F.jpg (https://ibb.co/w4Bddfp)

[natt i nord]

That Covid-quarantine isn't doing my finances any good as I just ordered a bunch of flexi8 in large, as my XL are too big now after I had a friend cut my hair back to midback for me. Can't wait until they arrive, meanwhile I'm drooling about your photos!

Sadly (or luckily?) a lot of my favorites were sold out in large.

Whirly Girly, that looks awesome in your hair!

[Alexandrina]

That Covid-quarantine isn't doing my finances any good as I just ordered a bunch of flexi8 in large, as my XL are too big now after I had a friend cut my hair back to midback for me. Can't wait until they arrive, meanwhile I'm drooling about your photos!

Sadly (or luckily?) a lot of my favorites were sold out in large.



Hope youre enjoying your new hair cut! Are you planning to regrow? I'd keep a few xl if you were

[Whirly Girly]

That Covid-quarantine isn't doing my finances any good as I just ordered a bunch of flexi8 in large, as my XL are too big now after I had a friend cut my hair back to midback for me. Can't wait until they arrive, meanwhile I'm drooling about your photos!

Sadly (or luckily?) a lot of my favorites were sold out in large.

Whirly Girly, that looks awesome in your hair!


Thank you, natt i nord! :flower:


How exciting when you’re waiting on a flexi order! I was like a kid waiting for Christmas Day! I can’t wait to see what you got! i agree with Alexandrina…keep your XL flexies just in case.



I posted this shot in another thread but I’ll post it here too, showing my cross flexi with purple crystals.


https://i.ibb.co/4sSFX3K/E07-E7-FA1-9213-4-DF8-8-BA4-596-BEE0-E962-A.jpg (https://ibb.co/dbpfVxj)

[Whirly Girly]

This peacock one with dangly jewels, is fast becoming a favorite. :heartbeat




https://i.ibb.co/5nTvBh9/7-A470-FC7-A717-4804-B50-F-03326751389-B.jpg (https://ibb.co/CMBvhKt)

[Whirly Girly]

I found a great way to organize all my Lilla Rose items….A Cork Board! :cheese:



I had them all in a decorative box but they were all piled on top of each other. I didn’t like them all clinking together with the possibility of maybe getting scratched or damaged


Now all I have to do is stand in front of the board and choose whatever one appeals that day.


I know it’s a shabby collection and I need more. :rollin: :rollin: :rollin:



P.S. the purple pouch came with the sport flexi, to keep in your purse or gym bag.




Shot with camera flash off.




https://i.ibb.co/1Z0zNCz/CC9-ECA57-E61-C-48-C6-AF50-5114-A26063-F2.jpg (https://ibb.co/NxFTq0T)


Shot with camera flash on.


https://i.ibb.co/Jq5cqH7/B2-D31-FA2-8-EC7-442-F-858-A-376780-EA993-F.jpg (https://ibb.co/kJQGJX8)

[natt i nord]

Hope youre enjoying your new hair cut! Are you planning to regrow? I'd keep a few xl if you were
Yes, I will regrow! But with my growth rate this will take at least a year, probably two because I will have to trim in between. I cut off from almost hip to midback because my taper was the absolute worst. However I‘m quite happy with the length at the moment, it makes handling so much easier actually. But I kind of miss the length too.

I sold a few which I ordered in L, but I will keep those which are really dear to me and not available from lillarose anymore.

whirly girly, this looks awesome! Sadly I don‘t have enough room in my bathroom for things like this.

[Whirly Girly]

whirly girly, this looks awesome! Sadly I don‘t have enough room in my bathroom for things like this.


Thank you, natt i nord. :smile:


Sadly for me too, I don’t have enough room in my bathroom either, which is the size of a broom closet. :laugh: Not really but close.


I have my bulletin board hanging in my bedroom, behind the door….the closest to the bathroom as I could get. :laugh:


Those with smaller lilla rose collections, can get the small cork boards from the dollar store. My board is 36” by 24” …so it wasn’t going near my small bathroom wall but a much smaller board, surely would have. Something to think about, for those with only a few flexies. :thumbsup:

[GoatLady]

I tried a log roll bun today and I think I love it. Another way to use my flexi-8's.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_06059b2cbc6c4bf281c5b867c617f3f4~mv2.jpg

[GoatLady]

This peacock one with dangly jewels, is fast becoming a favorite. :heartbeat




https://i.ibb.co/5nTvBh9/7-A470-FC7-A717-4804-B50-F-03326751389-B.jpg (https://ibb.co/CMBvhKt)

I love that one. I need to keep my eye out for one of those for my collection.

[Whirly Girly]

Your hair looks great in the log roll, GoatLady….very nice, love. :thumbsup:


Yes that dangly peacock flexi is so beautiful. I wish they had more dangly types, as substantial as that one. Maybe they will soon….although I hardly think I need anymore!


When my mother saw my collection, she said “have you lost your mind?” :rollin:


This coming from someone who still uses a scrunchie she got in 1989. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[rosenester]

I tried a log roll bun today and I think I love it. Another way to use my flexi-8's.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_06059b2cbc6c4bf281c5b867c617f3f4~mv2.jpg

What size did you use for this? It looks amazing! We have similar length and thickness, so I bet I could do this as well

I just ordered a medium to try different styles, in copper toned to try to blend with my dark blonde hair! My partner doesn’t like the flashy XL rose gold one, saying it looks like cheap costume jewelry:bigtongue: I don’t care, I love it. But maybe the copper won’t stand out as much.

I also ordered a clip for my sister who keeps APL hair and a small for my mom who keeps a bob, but thought she could use it for 1/2 ups or quick get out of her face.
:bounce:

[GoatLady]

What size did you use for this? It looks amazing! We have similar length and thickness, so I bet I could do this as well



It's a size medium. That is the size I have most of. I also have some smalls and XS for half ups and for pulling my hair back from my face. I am starting to collect some larger sizes, too, for holding buns. It's good to have a variety of sizes.

[rosenester]

Awesome, GoatLady! I’ll try this style when my medium arrives :thumbsup: The XL has been awesome for fully containing cinnabun’s and LWB’s. Looking forward to more options! :p

[GoatLady]

My partner doesn’t like the flashy XL rose gold one, saying it looks like cheap costume jewelry:bigtongue: I don’t care, I love it. But maybe the copper won’t stand out as much.


Oooh, I bet the rose gold one is gorgeous. I actually like them to not blend in too much. I want them to stand out and be seen. I just bought a pre-owned Large rose gold and purple one. I can't wait to it to arrive!

[Whirly Girly]

I like my flexies flashy. The flashier the better in my books. :thumbsup:


Has anyone tried the flexi flip clips? They can be flipped over and used on both sides and they are like having multiple sizes in one single clip. Here is one in my hair below.


I sometimes like to use a much smaller clip that won’t fit my entire hair, but then I wrap the excess hair around the clip. Sometimes I’ll even braid the extra hair, before wrapping around. Then I use just one bobby pin to secure. Easy peasy.




https://i.ibb.co/5B3Qfsf/EFA0-B7-A2-EE3-F-4-CA9-A1-B2-1-A7298-A865-A5.jpg (https://ibb.co/NZq0HWH)

[GoatLady]

I like my flexies flashy. The flashier the better in my books. :thumbsup:


Has anyone tried the flexi flip clips? They can be flipped over and used on both sides and they are like having multiple sizes in one single clip. Here is one in my hair below.


I sometimes like to use a much smaller clip that won’t fit my entire hair, but then I wrap the excess hair around the clip. Sometimes I’ll even braid the extra hair, before wrapping around. Then I use just one bobby pin to secure. Easy peasy.




https://i.ibb.co/5B3Qfsf/EFA0-B7-A2-EE3-F-4-CA9-A1-B2-1-A7298-A865-A5.jpg (https://ibb.co/NZq0HWH)

I agree. Most of mine are flashy, yet elegant. I haven't tried the flips, yet. They don't have a pretty middle part, so I'm not very attracted to them. I do have some of their fancy bobby pins, but I don't care for them. They are a booger to get in and out of my hair and always pull some of it out. :mad:

[Whirly Girly]

I agree. Most of mine are flashy, yet elegant. I haven't tried the flips, yet. They don't have a pretty middle part, so I'm not very attracted to them. I do have some of their fancy bobby pins, but I don't care for them. They are a booger to get in and out of my hair and always pull some of it out. :mad:



Yes GoatLady, I agree…the flip clips are not very flashy without the pretty center but I do like how they contain multiple sizes in one clip. That’s kinda cool and it’s good for days I don’t want a lot of flash….which isn’t too often. :laugh: They are great for just lounging around at home or working out.



Yup I hear ya about the bobbies. I only use their dopecorative bobby pins for hair decor….not to actually hold hair….so mine are pretty easy to remove without much snagging. For actually holding hair though, I just use the regular standard bobbies from the drugstore. Actually I found a container of 300 gold colored bobbies recently at Sally Beauty….perfect. They are much less conspicuous in my hair, than the brown ones are.



I really like this copper flexi with the pretty purple jewel in the center. There’s something bordering on old-fashioned about this one, that I kinda like. :heartbeat Or maybe it just reminds me of a brooch pin my dear grandmother used to wear. Gosh I miss her. She just died a few years ago. :sad



https://i.ibb.co/jwHs1x5/18-DA385-F-18-E6-457-E-9-BA2-0330-DCBD8-BD2.jpg (https://ibb.co/X5VMvd4)

[natt i nord]

My new arrivals came today :cheer:

https://abload.de/img/img_5652lnfqf.jpeg

All the new babies!

https://abload.de/img/img_5640clin4.jpeg

Still trying to figure out the swerve. This is a knot bun and holds well I think, but I need to find a bun where it disappears more and doesn't show those prongs that much. Haven't found one yet that will actually hold in my spaghetti hair... But it's pretty! I might get more.

https://abload.de/img/img_5617r0imt.jpeg

And I showed this one my workplace already. This one and the hedgehog are my first leather flexis, I think I like them.

[rosenester]

My medium copper flexi clip, a few acrylic u-pins, some flexi clips for gifts, and a free swerve arrived last night! Wearing a u-pin now, it feels very comfy and is so far holding a cinnabun on the top of my head comfortably. No idea what it looks like yet. I realized, I don’t have a mirror in my bedroom yet! :lol: When I use the clip I’ll get a photo!

[GoatLady]

I really like this copper flexi with the pretty purple jewel in the center. There’s something bordering on old-fashioned about this one, that I kinda like. ...




That's too funny. I JUST ordered that exact same flexi in a size large. I'll post a pic once it arrives. I bought it used, which is my preferred method of acquisition.

[GoatLady]

My new arrivals came today :cheer:

https://abload.de/img/img_5652lnfqf.jpeg

All the new babies!



That's a nice haul!

[natt i nord]

Had to stock up on larges, as XL is too large now after my recent cut. And I still have some more in my basket. :o

As I didn't order flexis in a really long time before I have to ask - will they restock sizes that are out of stock? I have a few I'd really want, but are out of stock in size large. Should I keep checking or will they not come back anyway?

[GoatLady]

I have a few I'd really want, but are out of stock in size large. Should I keep checking or will they not come back anyway?

I don't know if they ever restock.

[lapis_lazuli]

Had to stock up on larges, as XL is too large now after my recent cut. And I still have some more in my basket. :o

As I didn't order flexis in a really long time before I have to ask - will they restock sizes that are out of stock? I have a few I'd really want, but are out of stock in size large. Should I keep checking or will they not come back anyway?

I think they'll restock eventually, unless maybe it says Limited. I'd keep checking back. You could always inquire by email!

[Whirly Girly]

They definitely DO re-stock because they didn’t have my size in a certain flexi when I placed my first order but they had it when I placed my second order. :smile:


I also heard that they are extremely accommodating when you email them and ask for special requests. They have a reputation for outstanding customer service. :thumbsup:


I wonder if they will come out with some limited-edition Christmas flexies. :crush:

[GoatLady]

I wonder if they will come out with some limited-edition Christmas flexies. :crush:



I just saw that they have a Christmas themed "build your own" flexi, available to order starting tomorrow. Very pretty, I want the snowflake center with the Amythest flexi.

[Whirly Girly]

I just saw that they have a Christmas themed "build your own" flexi, available to order starting tomorrow. Very pretty, I want the snowflake center with the Amythest flexi.


Yes yes, I saw some Christmas flexies…some that just want on sale at 7 am yesterday morning! I must be out of my mind but I placed another order! :rollin: There are no custom charges so that’s good.


The truth is I’m trying to replace some of the silver flexies I bought, which I kinda regret now. Silver just doesn’t look good in my hair….much as I wish it did. Some of them are just so darn pretty and I can’t resist though. I mean they don’t look horrible in my hair but the gold clips look so much better.


Anyway, these flexies are addictive. I love using a different one each day. I usually have my hair in multiple styles on any given day. A few hours of this and a few hours of that. Flexi clips make it so easy to throw your hair up anytime, anywhere…even without a mirror.

[SeppV]

Got the flexi I bought from Natt i Nord today (thank you!). It was in size XL and I love the style, it fit so nicely in my hair. I couldn't resist trying it on in the car once I found it in the mail (don't worry, I wasn't the one driving...) and it sat very nicely on the first try. I wore it for swimming (didn't dip my hair) and the rest of the entire evening without any problems. What a great little thing! Something very beautiful and feminine, as well as super functional. I'm sold! But I do need to resist the urge to ever buy a new one unless this one gets useless, they will be expensive to get to Norway, considering shipping and our customs rules. If we go above 350 NOK (maybe around 33 dollars or so?) we will have to pay an additional 25% plus a fee for processing. So, if an item is 19 dollars and shipping is the same, I will be crossing that line. Too bad, but I get how Norway wants to protect their fincancial interests....! Anyway, the point is: I really, really am liking this flexi! :-D

[Kitknits]

I'm curious - has anyone who usually fits a size large or XL flexi tried the sport clips? I like the simple design as it would be low profile for work, but I don't know whether the leather is a better choice to accommodate more hair.

I need to be able to do full buns (favorites being disc, lwb, and a sort-of nautilus) as for work half ups wouldn't be appropriate at containment.

[Whirly Girly]

I'm curious - has anyone who usually fits a size large or XL flexi tried the sport clips? I like the simple design as it would be low profile for work, but I don't know whether the leather is a better choice to accommodate more hair.

I need to be able to do full buns (favorites being disc, lwb, and a sort-of nautilus) as for work half ups wouldn't be appropriate at containment.



Oh yes kitknits love, I have one of the sport flexies and they are wonderful. :heartbeat I usually wear an XL and Mega size in other clips. Mind you, it’s a very tight squeeze and almost impossible for me to get it around a full pony tail, but if I leave some hair out and wrap it elsewhere, I can.


The thing about any size flexi, is that I think some people mistakenly think that you need to have ALL your hair in the clip, in order for it to hold….but you don’t. I constantly put my hair up using flexi clips that would be considered “too small” for my hair…because all you really have to do is secure a small amount of hair to your base hair, to get it to hold. Just catching the edge of the bun with the flexi, is often all you need to hold it.


Hard to describe with words but this woman in the video link below, shows how you can secure a bun using a very small flexi that would otherwise be considered “too small” for your hair. You can use this method to hold an endless amount of other styles with “too small” flexies. I do it all the time and I have very long and very thick hair….but I only catch a little bit of my hair in the flexi…and much of my hair, I leave out. Works wonderfully for me.


Fast forward to 12:53 in the video, where she shows you what I’m talking about. She secures a bun with an extra small size flexi and she’s even done it with the mini size too! Better yet, watch the whole entire video because this lady has great styles for flexies. :smile: Now mind you, her hair is much shorter but the principle is still the same and it can still work.


Be sure to watch 16:48 too, where she shows how to hold a pony tail with a mini!!! Yes, a mini! The same method can be used with the sport flexi for people with super thick and heavy hair.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFhnDvne8Es&t=788s







Got the flexi I bought from Natt i Nord today (thank you!). It was in size XL and I love the style, it fit so nicely in my hair. I couldn't resist trying it on in the car once I found it in the mail (don't worry, I wasn't the one driving...) and it sat very nicely on the first try. I wore it for swimming (didn't dip my hair) and the rest of the entire evening without any problems. What a great little thing! Something very beautiful and feminine, as well as super functional. I'm sold! But I do need to resist the urge to ever buy a new one unless this one gets useless, they will be expensive to get to Norway, considering shipping and our customs rules. If we go above 350 NOK (maybe around 33 dollars or so?) we will have to pay an additional 25% plus a fee for processing. So, if an item is 19 dollars and shipping is the same, I will be crossing that line. Too bad, but I get how Norway wants to protect their fincancial interests....! Anyway, the point is: I really, really am liking this flexi! :-D

Great that you got one and you love it! :heartbeat

[MusicalSpoons]

But I do need to resist the urge to ever buy a new one unless this one gets useless, they will be expensive to get to Norway, considering shipping and our customs rules. If we go above 350 NOK (maybe around 33 dollars or so?) we will have to pay an additional 25% plus a fee for processing. So, if an item is 19 dollars and shipping is the same, I will be crossing that line. Too bad, but I get how Norway wants to protect their fincancial interests....! Anyway, the point is: I really, really am liking this flexi! :-D

The website works out and collects VAT for the EU and UK, it might be worth seeing if it does the same for Norway too. Put stuff in your basket, go to checkout, and the prices should either jump up, or it'll have a separate line for VAT. It may not, if Norway works significantly differently, but it's probably worth a try to find out.
Edit: also it could well work out economical to buy in small amounts if the postage is still $4. Our threshold used to be £15 so I only ever bought mine on sale (back when the exchange rate was decent) and I worked out that multiple postage fees of $4 were still far more economical than paying VAT plus the handling fee!


Whirly Girly I mostly only lurk on this thread now but I'm so pleased you're enjoying the flexis! I'm super impressed by how you get them to hold with so much hair! That video was interesting, I'll see if any of the ideas might work for my Mum although I think she's quite tender-headed so I don't know if flexis would be too heavy for her. But it'll be good to have a look anyway.

[Demonica]

Imagine my surprise when I went to go Apple picking and attend a neighboring vendor market when I saw flexi's for sale! In my ignorance I didn't realize these were THE flexi's everyone talks about, I saw she was a Lila Rose vendor but didn't know it was the same thing. :doh: But hair toys galore! The jackpot after always looking in standard stores and being lucky to find even a u pin. Anyway. I bought one flexi (it's my first) and two simple small sticks. I'll post a picture if I can get a good shot of it. It's quite pretty. I wanted more but didn't want to break the bank plus I have a goal to make my own flexi and didn't want to lower the "need" motivation by having many. I got her contact info so maybe I can find her vending elsewhere if I want to buy them direct!

[Whirly Girly]

Whirly GirlyI'm super impressed by how you get them to hold with so much hair!


You and me both, love. :rollin:


But seriously, the trick for me making almost all the hair accessories I own, fit, is leaving quite a bit of hair out on the top and the bottom. I also sometimes wrap and bobby pin extra hair that cannot fit inside whatever accessory I’m using….especially ones that are way too small and wouldn’t go near me otherwise. :laugh: With this method, no hair accessory is “too small”. Lol


Oh yes, I am enjoying the flexi clips very much. A little too much, really. :laugh: Hope you can make something work for your Mum.





Ok kitknits, a picture says a thousand words (but I’ll still write the thousand words anyway). :laugh: I did a super fast bun a few minutes ago just to show you how I’m holding a big bun with an extra small flexi! And this bun isn’t going anywhere. Sorry the pic is a bit dark with this other silly camera I used. But see…it CAN be done. And the sport clips are much bigger than this one and they have much better grip too.


And MusicalSpoons, you thought you were impressed before. If I told someone I could hold all this hair with a teeny tiny clip like this, they’d be very dubious and likely looking at me like my cheese had slid off my cracker! :rollin:


https://i.ibb.co/Qcz0Dbb/C68-AFD59-7771-4-CE6-9598-9-CDC7-A690-EAF.png (https://ibb.co/Jd0Z3BB)



P.S. Congrats on your first flexi, Demonica love! Can’t wait to see. :smile:

[Kitknits]

Thank you so much, I think that will make the decision a little easier! There's lots of rollers and moving parts to contend with at work, so I want something with as much hold and as little slip as possible.

[Whirly Girly]

Thank you so much, I think that will make the decision a little easier! There's lots of rollers and moving parts to contend with at work, so I want something with as much hold and as little slip as possible.


No problem, love. I can’t attest to the grip or hold of the leather flexies because I don’t have one. But one of the things I love best about the sport flexi is the no-slip grip they have on hair…excellent for someone involved in lots of movement and bouncing around while working out.


Don’t forget too, that Lilla Rose will allow you to do an exchange if you’re not satisfied with whatever you decide on. I’ve actually got a second sport flexi on the way! :heartbeat I have a feeling it won’t be my last. :laugh:


This was a half french braid I did for my workout yesterday. My bird wouldn’t get off my shoulder, haha, but the flexi was able to secure over half of my pony tail. The rest of the hair, I have hidden in a clear elastic in a 2nd pony tail, underneath the flexi. Not an ideal fit for my pony tails but certainly would be for those with less thick hair.



https://i.ibb.co/GR3Q6d6/4402-A926-5-E73-4-F95-B4-A7-1-B2-BB6-A461-AE.jpg (https://ibb.co/qpFYSDS)

[SeppV]

The website works out and collects VAT for the EU and UK, it might be worth seeing if it does the same for Norway too. Put stuff in your basket, go to checkout, and the prices should either jump up, or it'll have a separate line for VAT. It may not, if Norway works significantly differently, but it's probably worth a try to find out.
Edit: also it could well work out economical to buy in small amounts if the postage is still $4. Our threshold used to be £15 so I only ever bought mine on sale (back when the exchange rate was decent) and I worked out that multiple postage fees of $4 were still far more economical than paying VAT plus the handling fee!


Whirly Girly I mostly only lurk on this thread now but I'm so pleased you're enjoying the flexis! I'm super impressed by how you get them to hold with so much hair! That video was interesting, I'll see if any of the ideas might work for my Mum although I think she's quite tender-headed so I don't know if flexis would be too heavy for her. But it'll be good to have a look anyway.

Thanks! I'll make sure to look into that if I want more. I put it on today as well, and I am very pleased with how my bun feels. No pulling at weird places and it holds things in place with the big decorated part, so I suspect I will want more of these eventually, especially since this is already used and will probably have a limited lifespan for that reason.

[natt i nord]

Got the flexi I bought from Natt i Nord today (thank you!). It was in size XL and I love the style, it fit so nicely in my hair. I couldn't resist trying it on in the car once I found it in the mail (don't worry, I wasn't the one driving...) and it sat very nicely on the first try. I wore it for swimming (didn't dip my hair) and the rest of the entire evening without any problems. What a great little thing! Something very beautiful and feminine, as well as super functional. I'm sold! But I do need to resist the urge to ever buy a new one unless this one gets useless, they will be expensive to get to Norway, considering shipping and our customs rules. If we go above 350 NOK (maybe around 33 dollars or so?) we will have to pay an additional 25% plus a fee for processing. So, if an item is 19 dollars and shipping is the same, I will be crossing that line. Too bad, but I get how Norway wants to protect their fincancial interests....! Anyway, the point is: I really, really am liking this flexi! :-D

Oh, I‘m so happy to hear that! I was slowly getting nervous and waiting for a message from you that it has arrived, glad it did!

Your customs rules sound annoying! Does that count for everything including private packages or business orders only? Maybe you‘re lucky and find some more in the swap board someday. They are great and pretty things indeed!

But don’t worry. I have had some flexis for years and I never had one reach the end of their lifespan so far. They are really durable.

[SeppV]

Oh, I‘m so happy to hear that! I was slowly getting nervous and waiting for a message from you that it has arrived, glad it did!

Your customs rules sound annoying! Does that count for everything including private packages or business orders only? Maybe you‘re lucky and find some more in the swap board someday. They are great and pretty things indeed!

But don’t worry. I have had some flexis for years and I never had one reach the end of their lifespan so far. They are really durable.

I was contemplating a message, but I was scared to bother you with it. Haha. I even took a picture.
Customs rule is for purchases, but I'm not sure how it is when buying fro private people. For gifts there is a limit of 1000 NOK (around 100 dollars), so a lot more. I don't get many international gifts exceeding that limit :laugh:

[natt i nord]

I‘d love to see that pic if you want to send it to me. :o

I feel a little sorry that I infected you with the flexi virus, I love them so much and I guess yours won‘t stay alone forever, haha! I only recently got a bunch of new ones and am still eyeing some more. :o

[-Aithne-]

No problem, love. I can’t attest to the grip or hold of the leather flexies because I don’t have one. But one of the things I love best about the sport flexi is the no-slip grip they have on hair…excellent for someone involved in lots of movement and bouncing around while working out.
:scissors:
https://i.ibb.co/GR3Q6d6/4402-A926-5-E73-4-F95-B4-A7-1-B2-BB6-A461-AE.jpg (https://ibb.co/qpFYSDS)
YOUR BIRDIE!! *squee...and derails thread* She's soo cute, gorgeous, even! She looks white, but she has red eyes! I always thought all-yellow parakeets had red eyes and all-white ones had brown eyes. I'm surprised she's not sampling your Flexi <-there! Wrangled the post back on track :)




:scissors: The thing about any size flexi, is that I think some people mistakenly think that you need to have ALL your hair in the clip, in order for it to hold….but you don’t. I constantly put my hair up using flexi clips that would be considered “too small” for my hair…because all you really have to do is secure a small amount of hair to your base hair, to get it to hold. Just catching the edge of the bun with the flexi, is often all you need to hold it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFhnDvne8Es&t=788s

:scissors:


Thank you for this! I thought you had to buy a ton of different sizes for everything! *runs off the watch the video*

Oh, but! Some where in the last few pages you said that if you emailed customer service they can find old style/design flexis for you? Or did I remember that wrong? Customer service would be your "stylist," right? Mine is really nice, BTW if anyone wants a recommendation. I'm not a stylist, By The Way. I bought some flexis from her on eBay and she "helped" me buy more from the Lilla Rose site...oh, Flexi flips are 40% off today...

[SeppV]

Haha, oh well... too late to do anything with it now that I am sold. Hope your new ones are fitting your lenght well! Here is a shot of my first try. Kinda loopsided, but I don't really care so much. My pictures sometimes go huge here, so I am sorry to all of you in this thread if this happens now too...https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47857&d=1667600646

[Whirly Girly]

YOUR BIRDIE!! *squee...and derails thread* She's soo cute, gorgeous, even! She looks white, but she has red eyes! I always thought all-yellow parakeets had red eyes and all-white ones had brown eyes. I'm surprised she's not sampling your Flexi <-there! Wrangled the post back on track :)



Haha, she’s such a little ham for the camera. Her name is Coconut. She’s 100% white and her eyes are not red at all but I think some white ones are albino and they have the red eyes. She has grey eyes. This bird could charm the devil. Seriously. :laugh: Very affectionate and loving.



Thank you for this! I thought you had to buy a ton of different sizes for everything! *runs off the watch the video*

Oh, but! Some where in the last few pages you said that if you emailed customer service they can find old style/design flexis for you? Or did I remember that wrong? Customer service would be your "stylist," right? Mine is really nice, BTW if anyone wants a recommendation. I'm not a stylist, By The Way. I bought some flexis from her on eBay and she "helped" me buy more from the Lilla Rose site...oh, Flexi flips are 40% off today..


I don’t think that was me who said anything about the old style flexies but I do know that Lilla Rose customer service is super accommodating and they seem to enjoy making their customers happy. Ebay might be worth checking for some older designs.




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Haha, oh well... too late to do anything with it now that I am sold. Hope your new ones are fitting your lenght well! Here is a shot of my first try. Kinda loopsided, but I don't really care so much. My pictures sometimes go huge here, so I am sorry to all of you in this thread if this happens now too...https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47857&d=1667600646



Beautiful picture, SeppV! That looks fantastic in your hair! :heartbeat

[SandyBottom]

I have a question about Flexi-8s. I've only *just* started wearing the one I have and was wondering how they hold up to getting wet. Would they rust or deteriorate in any way? Sorry if this is a dumb question, it's just that my hair is often wet or at least damp from misting, showering, or swimming at the beach. Would it be okay to clean them by rinsing? I know the sport ones would be fine but I'm curious about the regular flexi clips. Whirly Girly, your hair looks amazing! Such beautiful luster!

[GoatLady]

I wore an XS dangle-y flexi-8 in a half up, tonight.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a79addeb883f445aaef177a22773d863~mv2.jpg

[Demonica]

So elegant!

[SeppV]

Thank you, Whirly Girly! I was lucky that one of the two she was selling was just the color I would want for my hair.

GoatLady, this looks so elegant. I really like it!

[GoatLady]

GoatLady, this looks so elegant. I really like it!

Thank you! I really like the sparkly, dangly Flexis. ;)

[Whirly Girly]

GoatLady, that looks so lovely & pretty. I love half-up-dos. :heartbeat




I have a question about Flexi-8s. I've only *just* started wearing the one I have and was wondering how they hold up to getting wet. Would they rust or deteriorate in any way? Sorry if this is a dumb question, it's just that my hair is often wet or at least damp from misting, showering, or swimming at the beach. Would it be okay to clean them by rinsing? I know the sport ones would be fine but I'm curious about the regular flexi clips. Whirly Girly, your hair looks amazing! Such beautiful luster!


Thank you, SandyBottom love. :smile:


Not a dumb question at all, love. I’ve wondered the same thing myself. Not even just water but the oil on my hands…. I wonder if my gold and rose gold clips will tarnish in time. I try to avoid getting mine wet. In your case, what I would do, is use one of my flexi clips that I like the least…lol…and see what happens over time. I mean what else can you do. Or maybe buy flexies that aren’t metal? :shrug:





Thank you, Whirly Girly! I was lucky that one of the two she was selling was just the color I would want for my hair.




[B]Oh you’re very welcome SeppV, hun. :smile:

[SandyBottom]

Thank you, SandyBottom love. :smile:


Not a dumb question at all, love. I’ve wondered the same thing myself. Not even just water but the oil on my hands…. I wonder if my gold and rose gold clips will tarnish in time. I try to avoid getting mine wet. In your case, what I would do, is use one of my flexi clips that I like the least…lol…and see what happens over time. I mean what else can you do. Or maybe buy flexies that aren’t metal? :shrug:


Thank you for responding to my question, Whirly Girly. As I only have the one, I guess I'll just have to buy more (strictly for research purposes!);)

[Kitknits]

I'm really hoping that my flexies arrive soon. My acrylic sticks are really only securely holding a disc bun at this point, as my layers are the Houdini of my life at this moment, and I would love having more option with my styling to avoid scalp ache.

In regards to water affecting the metal, does it state anywhere what sort of coating is used on metal flexies? I know that the sports have a steel core, but I guess the question is whether or not it's stainless or similar used with others...

[Whirly Girly]

I'm really hoping that my flexies arrive soon. My acrylic sticks are really only securely holding a disc bun at this point, as my layers are the Houdini of my life at this moment, and I would love having more option with my styling to avoid scalp ache.


In regards to water affecting the metal, does it state anywhere what sort of coating is used on metal flexies? I know that the sports have a steel core, but I guess the question is whether or not it's stainless or similar used with others...


I can’t wait for my order to arrive too….but I’ve vowed to not look at the Lilla Rose site again until the new year. :laugh: Good question about the coating, love. :thumbsup:






Thank you for responding to my question, Whirly Girly. As I only have the one, I guess I'll just have to buy more (strictly for research purposes!);)


You’re very welcome…no problem, SandyBottom hun. I sure hope none of your flexies get tarnished or discolored.

[Whirly Girly]

Half up in a mega flexi today with half hanging down. Perfect when I’m in a rush. This flexi is one of many of my faves. Lol. I adore that cute little pearl that hangs down. :heartbeat


Have a great hair day, gang. :flower:


https://i.ibb.co/xG56nWy/8302-F52-D-6846-46-F1-ADFF-19932-BCDDEAA.jpg (https://ibb.co/3Whcx2w)

[SeppV]

I knew I'd get some problems once I got over my beginner's luck (which strikes me at almost anything I try!)! I am using the XL flexi to secure a nautilus. My hair is BCL and medium thick. It doesn't feel like it gets a tight enough grip on the bun (I don't feel that good feeling of a secure bun, if you know what I mean), and the biggest issue is maybe that it gets so loopsided. Like the side of the stick (where the stick is stuck to) hangs so much down. Loopsidedness is a persistent problem for me, even when I am using forks, but it's more of a problem here because it kind of makes the bun less secure (I guess it's because of the weight of the flexi). Could it be that I've gone a size too large perhaps? I am not trying to get excuses to buy more flexis here, I promise... :laugh:

Weird thing is I got it to work well in the beginning.

[-Aithne-]

Imagine my surprise when I went to go Apple picking and attend a neighboring vendor market when I saw flexi's for sale! In my ignorance I didn't realize these were THE flexi's everyone talks about, I saw she was a Lila Rose vendor but didn't know it was the same thing. :doh: But hair toys galore! The jackpot after always looking in standard stores and being lucky to find even a u pin. Anyway. I bought one flexi (it's my first) and two simple small sticks. I'll post a picture if I can get a good shot of it. It's quite pretty. I wanted more but didn't want to break the bank plus I have a goal to make my own flexi and didn't want to lower the "need" motivation by having many. I got her contact info so maybe I can find her vending elsewhere if I want to buy them direct!
How exciting! I've always wanted to buy hair toys in person (and I love those vendor stall events, but I've never seen hair toys at one!)! I've only bought off the internet, except for a Hawaiian Koa hair fork at an ABC store once. <-but that does not count as hair toys galore! Did you get a flower? Acorn? Snowflake...animal? *curious*. I like the animal ones the best even though they have scary faces sometimes. Did they teach you new hair styles in the stall? I've never met a real Lilla Rose Flexi seller in real life, either.


Thank you for responding to my question, Whirly Girly. As I only have the one, I guess I'll just have to buy more (strictly for research purposes!);) I had that question, too, and today I found this (https://beautifullifebypaula.com/lillarose-faq/). It's halfway down the page, the question, "Do Lilla Rose Flexi clips "turn."" So it sounds like they oxidize by existing. Wet hair makes it oxidize faster, but you can polish it away with a jewelry polishing cloth. For silver, it helps to keep things out of "fresh air" so I put my silver in bags with a little black thing called a "anti-tarnishing strip"...it'll probably help with a flexi, too? I don't know how old the page is, but it says Flexis are silver plated so if they still are, it might help? Edit: I learned they are not...thank you :)

Hmm, I think I need to do more "research" too! Yes, yes, it is good to be studious XD


Half up in a mega flexi today with half hanging down. Perfect when I’m in a rush. This flexi is one of many of my faves. Lol. I adore that cute little pearl that hangs down. :heartbeat


Have a great hair day, gang. :flower:


https://i.ibb.co/xG56nWy/8302-F52-D-6846-46-F1-ADFF-19932-BCDDEAA.jpg (https://ibb.co/3Whcx2w)


Your Flexi skils are amazing with mermaid hair, too! It looks so pretty : )

Coconut is an adorable name for an adorable gray (!) eyed birdie :) And I really loved the video, thank you!


I knew I'd get some problems once I got over my beginner's luck (which strikes me at almost anything I try!)! I am using the XL flexi to secure a nautilus. My hair is BCL and medium thick. It doesn't feel like it gets a tight enough grip on the bun (I don't feel that good feeling of a secure bun, if you know what I mean), and the biggest issue is maybe that it gets so loopsided. Like the side of the stick (where the stick is stuck to) hangs so much down. Loopsidedness is a persistent problem for me, even when I am using forks, but it's more of a problem here because it kind of makes the bun less secure (I guess it's because of the weight of the flexi). Could it be that I've gone a size too large perhaps? I am not trying to get excuses to buy more flexis here, I promise... :laugh:

Weird thing is I got it to work well in the beginning.
Mine is crooked a lot, too, and seems to get worse later on in the day...like my hair shrinks?! ...and I was looking around the internet instead of working and I read that if you squish the sides in towards the middle, like this ->o-o<-, it will fit a little tighter. This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyx5hLCUEeA) shows how to do it better than my wierd ASCII art... I haven't tried it yet, though. Sometimes it stays in better if I twist a little tighter at the beginning of the bun so it has something solid to stick in to...but I like looser buns lately...

[GoatLady]

Someone was asking how the metal flexi's hold up as far as the finish? So far I only have one that looks to be tarnishing(?). It is also my only gold toned one. I have only worn it twice and it is looking a bit rough. I may contact the company and let them know. I'll update with a photo when I get a chance. From now on I'll steer clear of the gold ones.

[MusicalSpoons]

I had that question, too, and today I found this (https://beautifullifebypaula.com/lillarose-faq/). It's halfway down the page, the question, "Do Lilla Rose Flexi clips "turn."" So it sounds like they oxidize by existing. Wet hair makes it oxidize faster, but you can polish it away with a jewelry polishing cloth. For silver, it helps to keep things out of "fresh air" so I put my silver in bags with a little black thing called a "anti-tarnishing strip"...it'll probably help with a flexi, too? I don't know how old the page is, but it says Flexis are silver plated so if they still are, it might help?


Err … I don't think they've ever been silver plated! On the actual flexi pages it will tell you, most are nickel but you also get brass, copper, rhodium (I think) and some others that I can't remember - it's been a while since buying any.

[SeppV]

Thank you, Aithne! I will try that. I understood your illustration perfectly, haha. Well done! :laugh:

[SandyBottom]

I had that question, too, and today I found this (https://beautifullifebypaula.com/lillarose-faq/). It's halfway down the page, the question, "Do Lilla Rose Flexi clips "turn."" So it sounds like they oxidize by existing. Wet hair makes it oxidize faster, but you can polish it away with a jewelry polishing cloth. For silver, it helps to keep things out of "fresh air" so I put my silver in bags with a little black thing called a "anti-tarnishing strip"...it'll probably help with a flexi, too? I don't know how old the page is, but it says Flexis are silver plated so if they still are, it might help?

Hmm, I think I need to do more "research" too! Yes, yes, it is good to be studious XD

Thanks, Aithne! That's a really helpful link and it has sizing information for the various 8's (leather, clips, flips, sport etc) all on one page in addition to tons of other info.


Someone was asking how the metal flexi's hold up as far as the finish? So far I only have one that looks to be tarnishing(?). It is also my only gold toned one. I have only worn it twice and it is looking a bit rough. I may contact the company and let them know. I'll update with a photo when I get a chance. From now on I'll steer clear of the gold ones.

That was me, GoatLady. Good to know about the possible problem with the gold toned ones, so thank you for the heads-up!

[natt i nord]

My flexis regularly get wet because I tend to sweat a lot while working. I occasionally rinse them under tap water. None of them have ever had any problems with that and I have had most of mine for a few years now. Don't worry!

[Whirly Girly]

YAY! My Lilla Rose order came today! :happydance: So excited because I got some U pins and swerve pins…plus a couple Christmas flexies! I’ll show soon.






Your Flexi skils are amazing with mermaid hair, too! It looks so pretty : )

Coconut is an adorable name for an adorable gray (!) eyed birdie :) And I really loved the video, thank you!
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[B]Awww, thanks so much Aithne love. Very kind. You’re very welcome for the video…that lady knows so many great ways to use flexies!




My flexis regularly get wet because I tend to sweat a lot while working. I occasionally rinse them under tap water. None of them have ever had any problems with that and I have had most of mine for a few years now. Don't worry!


Great to know, natt i nord! Thanks for sharing. I was worried about this too. I love the gold flexies best so I won’t worry so much about them tarnishing.





I am not trying to get excuses to buy more flexis here, I promise... :laugh:


Hahaha, SeppV…I think that’s exactly what you’re doing!! My grandmother used to say “and who do you think you’re kidding, Missy”. :laugh:

[Kitknits]

My order came in just in the nick of time before work yesterday, so I tried out the sport! The flexi flip style with indents on both sides seemed to snag a bit on my hair, so I'll need to be more cautious when using it in the future. It seems like depending on the style, it is hard to fit all my hair "in" the flexi. While leaving out substantial amounts clearly works for others, I haven't mastered that either!

All in all, I really like the way that the more matte, grippy surface holds my hair, but it's certainly going to take me a bit of time to figure out how to keep my hair as secure as I'd like in a smaller clip. It might just be that I need to use the sport with different styles.

[SeppV]

Unfortunately, Aithnes trick to get the flexi to stay better worked, so no excuses for me (yet!) :laugh:

[Whirly Girly]

Lilla Rose sent me this amazing free hair brush with my order! :blueeek:


I absolutely love it. :heartbeat


I was so shocked to see it in my package yesterday. Neat that it has a hole in the handle so I can hang it on a hook. :thumbsup:


The brush is as flexible as the flexies, and moves with the hair.



https://i.ibb.co/RC1RCN4/0-EDF7-FD2-F20-B-48-AB-B62-A-3-F4-D0-AB7-B521.jpg (https://ibb.co/193F9MJ)


https://i.ibb.co/mSmncd2/2416-D189-E37-E-4-FD7-AB61-375-F58-B6-B4-A3.jpg (https://ibb.co/0Qk0G16)


https://i.ibb.co/CJhgkpK/C519-F4-C8-1450-4338-B9-CB-1-AA6-DAB4-CB53.jpg (https://ibb.co/Fsg2Sk4)





P.S. Hahaha SeppV….nope, no more excuses for you….


although Christmas is coming. :laugh:

[GoatLady]

Lilla Rose sent me this amazing free hair brush with my order! :blueeek:


That's so cool. I always love freebies.

[Whirly Girly]

That's so cool. I always love freebies.


It really was a wonderful surprise, GoatLady. :smile:


I guess I thought this little purple bag came with the sport flexi on my last order but I’ve since found out that it was actually a free gift as well! It’s perfect for keeping a flexi in your purse or gym bag.




https://i.ibb.co/8Dc35bW/409-F9-CF1-B8-EE-499-A-8-A3-C-45-A24514148-F.png (https://ibb.co/27N2tSD)



Lilla Rose treats their customers so great. I love companies with amazing customer service. :love:

[Whirly Girly]

Here are some of the new ones I got. :bounce:


Loving these U pins…wow they are so great and hold hair amazingly. The limited edition gold roman crosses are my favorite. :heartbeat The rose gold flowers are cute too.


https://i.ibb.co/mD6sw2P/209-D8766-0-A17-4-FB3-ACE2-A21346564067.jpg (https://ibb.co/gjz1pfc)



More U pins…


https://i.ibb.co/rc6fGcm/3-DCDAA17-A3-AD-4471-A99-E-E9-D25376-B471.jpg (https://ibb.co/F0wqb0K)


Same pins, different angle. I love bling! So sparkly and pretty!


https://i.ibb.co/JcpKmt1/7765-D39-D-8278-4-DD7-8776-D13-C1-AE16-B98.jpg (https://ibb.co/S6mP5yj)



I ordered doubles of my favorites in some of the limited edition pieces…but different sizes obviously. I adore cardinals, so these limited edition flexies will be so nice to wear during the Christmas season…all winter really. :smile: I only wish they were gold but I can make them gold if it really bothers me, over time. We shall see.


https://i.ibb.co/G06tZQ8/2-FC403-F5-C4-AE-4-DAB-A703-5-F882-F20-B2-AE.jpg (https://ibb.co/47qYbRX)



These goldtone limited Christmas flower clips are so pretty….


https://i.ibb.co/xhwDbxx/39217-EF7-3-B71-40-DB-9183-ADA27-E5-D4-AA1.jpg (https://ibb.co/sjc2488)

[Whirly Girly]

This picture illustrates how to know when you’re a Lilla Rose addict! :rollin: :laugh: :rollin:


Either that or how to know when your cheese has slid off your cracker! :wigtongue


Notice there is still room for more? Lol


https://i.ibb.co/MGQ9vYD/B0-AFCE5-D-B1-F8-42-FB-9-CF7-B3-DA7623484-A.jpg (https://ibb.co/2sH59D7)


I call this my hair board! Ha!

[GoatLady]

This is my gold Flexi that has tarnished after just 2 wearings.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_3285ffd20a1741019b242bcf1bcc9160~mv2.jpg

[Whirly Girly]

This is my gold Flexi that has tarnished after just 2 wearings.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_3285ffd20a1741019b242bcf1bcc9160~mv2.jpg


Wow, that sucks GoatLady. Very disappointing. :cry: If that were mine, with it being so new and hardly used, I’d contact Lilla Rose and let them know.


If any of mine tarnish and look bad after awhile, I’m going to paint them gold. Not exactly the same I know, but better than tarnished. In fact, I’ve painted a few hair accessories chrome gold and even sparkly gold and some have lasted for years and still look amazing. I will see how it goes.

[natt i nord]

I just went and checked - my gold owl flexi has tarnished a little at the pin, but nothing more and I've had it for years. I'd totally contact Lillarose! This shouldn't be after wearing it twice.

[GoatLady]

UPDATE: I just sent them an email along with the photo.

Yes, I am going to contact them and see what they say. Maybe they had a bad batch go through.

[SandyBottom]

My flexis regularly get wet because I tend to sweat a lot while working. I occasionally rinse them under tap water. None of them have ever had any problems with that and I have had most of mine for a few years now. Don't worry!

Good to know, thank you!

[ArienEllariel]

@Whirly Girly- I just ordered an XL in that cardinal one myself. :) Very excited to try it out when it gets here!

[Demonica]

I finally got a picture of my first flexi. :D I liked the half leather half beaded look.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47908&d=1668572930

Does it look too big? It's a braided bun so the bun is more compact than a non braided bun (which I haven't tried the flexi with yet). Next time I will fan the braid a little more to fill things in.

I also had a lot of lopsidedness while wearing. I need to work on that too

[GoatLady]

I finally got a picture of my first flexi. :D I liked the half leather half beaded look.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47908&d=1668572930

Does it look too big? It's a braided bun so the bun is more compact than a non braided bun (which I haven't tried the flexi with yet). Next time I will fan the braid a little more to fill things in.

I also had a lot of lopsidedness while wearing. I need to work on that too

That looks lovely. You could've probably gotten away with a smaller sized flexi but that one doesn't look bad. more room to grow!

[GoatLady]

I heard back from Lilla Rose regarding my tarnished flexi. They are going to replace it. :)

[Demonica]

Thank you GoatLady! Yes, and grow is the goal ;)

That's great news about your gold flexi. It's such a pretty one too, I love the center knot

[GoatLady]

Thank you GoatLady! Yes, and grow is the goal ;)

That's great news about your gold flexi. It's such a pretty one too, I love the center knot

I chose to replace it with a different model of flexi. I don't trust that rose gold finish anymore. :eek:

[maborosi]

I'm still not quite at the point where my flexis really work for me, but I know I'll be back at a good length for them soon!


This picture illustrates how to know when you’re a Lilla Rose addict! :rollin: :laugh: :rollin:


Either that or how to know when your cheese has slid off your cracker! :wigtongue


Notice there is still room for more? Lol


https://i.ibb.co/MGQ9vYD/B0-AFCE5-D-B1-F8-42-FB-9-CF7-B3-DA7623484-A.jpg (https://ibb.co/2sH59D7)


I call this my hair board! Ha!



THIS IS A GENIUS IDEA!! I totally need to do this! I kept agonizing on how to store my tiny flexi-8 family, but this is so clever!


I finally got a picture of my first flexi. :D I liked the half leather half beaded look.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47908&d=1668572930

Does it look too big? It's a braided bun so the bun is more compact than a non braided bun (which I haven't tried the flexi with yet). Next time I will fan the braid a little more to fill things in.

I also had a lot of lopsidedness while wearing. I need to work on that too

I don't think it looks too big- if anything it's always better for it to be a little big than a little small. :)


I heard back from Lilla Rose regarding my tarnished flexi. They are going to replace it. :)

That's awesome! Now I wanna go check my gold one to see how it's faring- it's a few years old though.

[Whirly Girly]

Hello hair people! :smile:

I’m super busy this week but still trying to find time for a post or two.


GoatLady, that is awesome news about them replacing your flexi! Glad to hear it, love. :flower: Such great customer service. Very rare these days.



@Whirly Girly- I just ordered an XL in that cardinal one myself. :) Very excited to try it out when it gets here!


How wonderful ArienEllariel! I love cardinals but I only wished these cardinal clips were gold because silver isn’t exactly beautiful in my blonde hair. Plus I love gold and red together. I ordered two cardinal clips so I ended up painting one sparkly gold! :joy:


In my opinion, it went from nice to spectacular….and way more festive looking. I absolutely love it now and will likely paint my larger one sparkly gold too. :thumbsup:


https://i.ibb.co/5X3s4Ck/63-B943-B7-3498-4853-805-E-E21-B8-A92-ED9-D.jpg (https://ibb.co/GfDCpG9)


I’m never going to worry about my gold flexies tarnishing now…because a little bit of gold or sparkly gold paint will set them right again…and make some silver ones look even better in my hair. :smile:








THIS IS A GENIUS IDEA!! I totally need to do this! I kept agonizing on how to store my tiny flexi-8 family, but this is so clever!


Thank you, maborosi love. With so many flexies, I really needed a way to organize them and prevent them from being damaged. You can get a bulletin board in the size that works for your collection….but always leave room for adding more. :laugh: Haha, if there is anything I DON’T need, it’s more flexies!

[ArienEllariel]

How wonderful ArienEllariel! I love cardinals but I only wished these cardinal clips were gold because silver isn’t exactly beautiful in my blonde hair. Plus I love gold and red together. I ordered two cardinal clips so I ended up painting one sparkly gold! :joy:


In my opinion, it went from nice to spectacular….and way more festive looking. I absolutely love it now and will likely paint my larger one sparkly gold too. :thumbsup:


https://i.ibb.co/5X3s4Ck/63-B943-B7-3498-4853-805-E-E21-B8-A92-ED9-D.jpg (https://ibb.co/GfDCpG9)


I’m never going to worry about my gold flexies tarnishing now…because a little bit of gold or sparkly gold paint will set them right again…and make some silver ones look even better in my hair. :smile:


Ooh that looks lovely! Customizing hair accessories to best accentuate your hair is a genius idea! I wouldn't have thought to paint it. Definitely keep us updated on how well it holds up! With my luck I'd have gold flecks in my hair :lol: though on second thought, that doesn't sound half bad. :hmm:

[maborosi]

That cardinal flexi is so beautiful, and the paintjob turned out fantastic, Whirly Girly! :)

[Whirly Girly]

Ooh that looks lovely! Customizing hair accessories to best accentuate your hair is a genius idea! I wouldn't have thought to paint it. Definitely keep us updated on how well it holds up! With my luck I'd have gold flecks in my hair :lol: though on second thought, that doesn't sound half bad. :hmm:



Thank you, love. Yes, customized is cool….like one-of-a-kind. I expect it to hold up well because I have another hair accessory I painted 8 years ago with the exact same paint and it still looks as shiny and nice as the day I painted it. :thumbsup:





That cardinal flexi is so beautiful, and the paintjob turned out fantastic, Whirly Girly! :)


Thanks, maborosi hun. It looks so much nicer in my hair now. I painted the larger one too!



https://i.ibb.co/7kZjbf1/60639-BCF-E1-CF-4363-97-BC-601-B4-E5-C778-F.png (https://ibb.co/fDyqQgx)

[ArienEllariel]

My cardinal flexi came in! Very happy with it! :grin:

https://imgur.com/a/YojhGaR

[GoatLady]

Heads up, everyone. Lilla Rose is having a Black Friday sale with up to 60% off and free shipping. I just added a few flexi's to my collection including a peacock and a honey bee. Happy shopping! https://www.lillarose.biz/

[Whirly Girly]

My cardinal flexi came in! Very happy with it! :grin:

https://imgur.com/a/YojhGaR


Congratulations!!! :cheer: Enjoy! Be sure to show it in your hair at some point! Love to see.




Heads up, everyone. Lilla Rose is having a Black Friday sale with up to 60% off and free shipping. I just added a few flexi's to my collection including a peacock and a honey bee. Happy shopping! https://www.lillarose.biz/


Oh dear Lord, just what I needed to hear! :laugh:

[Kitknits]

I ALMOST avoided the black Friday sale by convincing myself that I just got flexis, but I saw the leather 8s and picked up a few neutral colors to add extra support to stick held buns. I figured for 50% off and making my current sticks more usable, it was worth it! I prefer single sticks rather than pairs so on my slippery days post wash, the extra grab helps.

[Whirly Girly]

I ALMOST avoided the black Friday sale by convincing myself that I just got flexis, but I saw the leather 8s and picked up a few neutral colors to add extra support to stick held buns. I figured for 50% off and making my current sticks more usable, it was worth it! I prefer single sticks rather than pairs so on my slippery days post wash, the extra grab helps.


Congrats on your new purchases, Kitknits. How cool that you got 50% off! Who doesn’t love that! :heartbeat



I actually DID avoid the Black Friday sale so I’m kinda proud of myself. Haha, not really. I’m really just waiting for an out-of-stock flexi to be back in stock. Maybe in the new year.


Truthfully, I have all the flexies I need now (and then some) so apart from one or two small orders in future, I’m done….

Oh who do I think I’m kidding. :rollin:

[Shorty89]

I think the website is broken. I went to check out the sale and it won't load.

[GoatLady]

Yay! My Black Friday items arrived yesterday, and I am so pleased with them. The Honeybee🐝and the Peacock are 2 I have been drooling over for a while. The crescent moon 🌛 is very Art Deco looking. The leaves 🍁 and pinecone are classy looking for the fall and the green flower will look nice with my red hair. Most are size large, but they were out of large in the honeybee, so I opted for Medium.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_640e60477afc4378bab2f9c01856d503~mv2.jpg


I had forgotten to show the replacement I got for my tarnished flexi. I chose the green shamrock. 🍀

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a8ef70858a6c438cb5b5ed2ad364f6b8~mv2.jpg

[Alexandrina]

Quite a lovely haul, GoatLady!

[GoatLady]

Quite a lovely haul, GoatLady!

Thank you. I am thrilled with them.

[Whirly Girly]

Yay! My Black Friday items arrived yesterday, and I am so pleased with them. The Honeybee🐝and the Peacock are 2 I have been drooling over for a while. The crescent moon 🌛 is very Art Deco looking. The leaves 🍁 and pinecone are classy looking for the fall and the green flower will look nice with my red hair. Most are size large, but they were out of large in the honeybee, so I opted for Medium.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_640e60477afc4378bab2f9c01856d503~mv2.jpg


I had forgotten to show the replacement I got for my tarnished flexi. I chose the green shamrock. 🍀

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a8ef70858a6c438cb5b5ed2ad364f6b8~mv2.jpg



Wow! Absolutely GORGEOUS choices, GoatLady. Love them. ❤️ You will enjoy them for years to come.

[GoatLady]

Wow! Absolutely GORGEOUS choices, GoatLady. Love them. ❤️ You will enjoy them for years to come.


Thank you. I seem to have a weakness for the flexis with dangly bits. :cool:

[Whirly Girly]

Thank you. I seem to have a weakness for the flexis with dangly bits. :cool:


Oh you’re very welcome, love. :smile: I adore the dangly ones too. :heartbeat


I really like that bumblebee one you got and the one with the leaves and the pine cones especially….so gorgeous for Autumn. 🍁🍂🌾 Oh and the peacock of course….I have 2 of them myself.

[GoatLady]

Oh and the peacock of course….I have 2 of them myself.


I was drooling over that one for a long while.

[SandyBottom]

Beautiful assortment, GoatLady! I especially love the clover. Also, thanks for the heads-up on the BF sale. What excellent customer service they have! I made my first purchase and waiting patiently.

[GoatLady]

Beautiful assortment, GoatLady! I especially love the clover. Also, thanks for the heads-up on the BF sale. What excellent customer service they have! I made my first purchase and waiting patiently.

You'll have to show us what you get. :)

[-Aithne-]

Err … I don't think they've ever been silver plated! On the actual flexi pages it will tell you, most are nickel but you also get brass, copper, rhodium (I think) and some others that I can't remember - it's been a while since buying any.
Thank you! I didn't know. ...I guess I don't read the descriptions on the Lilla Rose website *embarrassed blush* I corrected it in my post, though :)


Thanks, Aithne! That's a really helpful link and it has sizing information for the various 8's (leather, clips, flips, sport etc) all on one page in addition to tons of other info.



That was me, GoatLady. Good to know about the possible problem with the gold toned ones, so thank you for the heads-up!
You're welcome...sorry this reply is so late. I'm really disorganized when it comes to the forums...but I figure it's okay since it's not work... :) I kind of wonder how other people keep track/surf the forums...maybe I'll ask that question where it belongs someday :)


Unfortunately, Aithnes trick to get the flexi to stay better worked, so no excuses for me (yet!) :laugh:
Yay! I'm glad it worked :) It's not my trick though, it's the website lady's trick:)

Goatlady, your flexi's are pretty! I love the moon and the peacock best :heart: The bee is really cool, too! Black Friday is a lovely thing, isn't it? ...but my wallet disagrees...

[SandyBottom]

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48033&d=1670620743

I LOVE my new Flexi! The picture was really rushed so it's a bit rough.

[Whirly Girly]

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48033&d=1670620743

I LOVE my new Flexi! The picture was really rushed so it's a bit rough.


So cute, SandyBottom, love. :heartbeat Nice bun! :smile:

[GoatLady]

I LOVE my new Flexi! The picture was really rushed so it's a bit rough.

Very cute!

[SandyBottom]

So cute, SandyBottom, love. :heartbeat Nice bun! :smile:



Very cute!

Thank you both!

[Shorty89]

For the first time in ages, I bought new flexis. I got one surprise mega which, obviously, is way too big but I wanted to try out the size and it was only $5. I'm hoping I can wear it with a paranda. If not, I have more growing to do. :lol: I also got a silver stick but I accidentally ordered it in small and it's way too small. I may have to return them but they don't have any more silvers so I'm not sure what to exchange them for. In any case, I'm super excited to start wearing the Christmas ones.

https://i.imgur.com/sIqBqmr.jpg

[GoatLady]

For the first time in ages, I bought new flexis. I got one surprise mega which, obviously, is way too big but I wanted to try out the size and it was only $5. I'm hoping I can wear it with a paranda. If not, I have more growing to do. :lol: I also got a silver stick but I accidentally ordered it in small and it's way too small. I may have to return them but they don't have any more silvers so I'm not sure what to exchange them for. In any case, I'm super excited to start wearing the Christmas ones.



That's a nice haul. :)

[Glitch]

For the first time in ages, I bought new flexis. I got one surprise mega which, obviously, is way too big but I wanted to try out the size and it was only $5. I'm hoping I can wear it with a paranda. If not, I have more growing to do. :lol: I also got a silver stick but I accidentally ordered it in small and it's way too small. I may have to return them but they don't have any more silvers so I'm not sure what to exchange them for. In any case, I'm super excited to start wearing the Christmas ones.

https://i.imgur.com/sIqBqmr.jpg

Very pretty hair toys :flower:

[Whirly Girly]

For the first time in ages, I bought new flexis. I got one surprise mega which, obviously, is way too big but I wanted to try out the size and it was only $5. I'm hoping I can wear it with a paranda. If not, I have more growing to do. :lol: I also got a silver stick but I accidentally ordered it in small and it's way too small. I may have to return them but they don't have any more silvers so I'm not sure what to exchange them for. In any case, I'm super excited to start wearing the Christmas ones.

https://i.imgur.com/sIqBqmr.jpg



The gingerbread one is downright adorable! I see you loved the cardinal clip too…I ordered two of them myself. So fun. Thanks for showing us your latest. Enjoy! :smile:

[Whirly Girly]

This gold colored heart and key clip arrived from eBay today (technically yesterday) and is no longer sold on Lilla Rose. Think it was offered back in 2019. I had to have it. Love the little dangly key. :heartbeat




https://i.ibb.co/0KYFYrG/8-BF5232-C-4011-4565-B6-AB-4-CD4-C12591-D9.jpg (https://ibb.co/PM191g6)

[Shorty89]

The gingerbread one is downright adorable! I see you loved the cardinal clip too…I ordered two of them myself. So fun. Thanks for showing us your latest. Enjoy! :smile:



This gold colored heart and key clip arrived from eBay today (technically yesterday) and is no longer sold on Lilla Rose. Think it was offered back in 2019. I had to have it. Love the little dangly key. :heartbeat




https://i.ibb.co/0KYFYrG/8-BF5232-C-4011-4565-B6-AB-4-CD4-C12591-D9.jpg (https://ibb.co/PM191g6)

Thanks. I was worried that I'd hate the surprise clip but now I'm kind of wishing I ordered it in L. :lol: But, I got it to work well with a paranda braided bun so I can wear it now. I'm totally going to wear it paired with the pins now. I did debate about getting the Madeline, I think it was called. It was red with dangles. But I decided that the cardinal had less of a chance of catching in my hair.

I love your new flexi and I can't wait to see your cardinals.

[Whirly Girly]

Thanks. I was worried that I'd hate the surprise clip but now I'm kind of wishing I ordered it in L. :lol: But, I got it to work well with a paranda braided bun so I can wear it now. I'm totally going to wear it paired with the pins now. I did debate about getting the Madeline, I think it was called. It was red with dangles. But I decided that the cardinal had less of a chance of catching in my hair. :thumbsup:

I love your new flexi and I can't wait to see your cardinals.


Oh that’s wonderful Shorty89 love, that you found a way to make your mega work. Although mega is supposedly “my size”, I never worry about sticking to any one size or thinking that one size is my only size. So silly. I can get this crazy thick hair all up in just a large or an extra large…because I use as much hair as will fit in the clip, leaving some out at the top too… and then I wrap the rest around, using a few bobby pins to secure. Here is an example below, to illustrate how I do it. You can make any size flexi work for you.


https://i.ibb.co/H2KYk0R/8-A06667-B-51-AA-4-DAE-9-C79-6-D7-F63-E668-BA.jpg (https://ibb.co/hMgHtkr)



You may have missed the post of my cardinal clips earlier. As much as I wish silver looked good in my hair, it just ends up clashing with my blonde…so I actually painted one sparkly gold and it’s perfect now. I posted this shot before but just to give you an idea. Flexies can be painted….especially if they tarnish through the years. Food for thought.


https://i.ibb.co/VqqhnhR/834-FF1-DE-6060-44-D0-AE0-D-45883-A0-BA347.jpg (https://ibb.co/gRRXqXN)


You mentioned dangly types and the possibility of them catching in your hair…I have a couple dangly flexies and I don’t find they catch in my hair at all…so you might be surprised. Lilla Rose makes the danglies I have, very smooth with no sharp edging that may cause issues.

[Shorty89]

Oh that’s wonderful Shorty89 love, that you found a way to make your mega work. Although mega is supposedly “my size”, I never worry about sticking to any one size or thinking that one size is my only size. So silly. I can get this crazy thick hair all up in just a large or an extra large…because I use as much hair as will fit in the clip, leaving some out at the top too… and then I wrap the rest around, using a few bobby pins to secure. Here is an example below, to illustrate how I do it. You can make any size flexi work for you.


https://i.ibb.co/H2KYk0R/8-A06667-B-51-AA-4-DAE-9-C79-6-D7-F63-E668-BA.jpg (https://ibb.co/hMgHtkr)



You may have missed the post of my cardinal clips earlier. As much as I wish silver looked good in my hair, it just ends up clashing with my blonde…so I actually painted one sparkly gold and it’s perfect now. I posted this shot before but just to give you an idea. Flexies can be painted….especially if they tarnish through the years. Food for thought.


https://i.ibb.co/VqqhnhR/834-FF1-DE-6060-44-D0-AE0-D-45883-A0-BA347.jpg (https://ibb.co/gRRXqXN)


You mentioned dangly types and the possibility of them catching in your hair…I have a couple dangly flexies and I don’t find they catch in my hair at all…so you might be surprised. Lilla Rose makes the danglies I have, very smooth with no sharp edging that may cause issues.






Oh that's pretty. As for dangles, I have one with a slight dangle and it does get caught a bit. Maybe one day, I'll try for one anyhow though.

[Whirly Girly]

Oh that's pretty. As for dangles, I have one with a slight dangle and it does get caught a bit. Maybe one day, I'll try for one anyhow though.


No worries, I totally understand love, and there is nothing more frustrating than a hair accessory that gets caught in the hair. Ugh.


Have you tried this peacock flexi? I have two and they don’t catch on me. It’s one of my favorites.



https://i.ibb.co/dJwMFRG/FC72-A3-AA-48-A1-4-F37-A86-C-0061-F29-D4301.jpg (https://ibb.co/93kg67s)

[Shorty89]

No worries, I totally understand love, and there is nothing more frustrating than a hair accessory that gets caught in the hair. Ugh.


Have you tried this peacock flexi? I have two and they don’t catch on me. It’s one of my favorites.



https://i.ibb.co/dJwMFRG/FC72-A3-AA-48-A1-4-F37-A86-C-0061-F29-D4301.jpg (https://ibb.co/93kg67s)



I didn't. I remebmber drooling over it but I don't think I had the cash for a new flexi at the time. I have the spider one from halloween. It does get slightly caught in my hair but thankfully it's small enough that I can easily wiggle it out.

https://i.imgur.com/TBsOri4.jpg

[Whirly Girly]

I didn't. I remebmber drooling over it but I don't think I had the cash for a new flexi at the time. I have the spider one from halloween. It does get slightly caught in my hair but thankfully it's small enough that I can easily wiggle it out.

https://i.imgur.com/TBsOri4.jpg


Oh that spider clip is too adorable for Halloween! Love it. :heartbeat Looks fabulous in your pretty hair, love. The side braid looks charming.

[-Aithne-]

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48033&d=1670620743

I LOVE my new Flexi! The picture was really rushed so it's a bit rough.
Your bun is so neat and tidy! It's perfectly round and centered so nicely. I love it :) It doesn't look rough at all! The flexi looks perfectly placed, too. Mines are always crooked or get crooked... I never thought I'd think a skull was cute, but it is!


For the first time in ages, I bought new flexis. I got one surprise mega which, obviously, is way too big but I wanted to try out the size and it was only $5. I'm hoping I can wear it with a paranda. If not, I have more growing to do. :lol: I also got a silver stick but I accidentally ordered it in small and it's way too small. I may have to return them but they don't have any more silvers so I'm not sure what to exchange them for. In any case, I'm super excited to start wearing the Christmas ones.

https://i.imgur.com/sIqBqmr.jpg
I love the cardinal flexis everyone bought :) Wow...the gingerbread was really a surprise one?! Do you think it still is if I ordered it now? Or are their surprises really random? Your side braid? Is so pretty! I guess I need to learn how to do that one now XD It makes a perfect rose bun looking bun in your spider flexi picture! It's really beautiful. I really need to learn to do that! I see the jeter on your desk XD I always think of jeters when I see your name now :)


This gold colored heart and key clip arrived from eBay today (technically yesterday) and is no longer sold on Lilla Rose. Think it was offered back in 2019. I had to have it. Love the little dangly key. :heartbeat


https://i.ibb.co/0KYFYrG/8-BF5232-C-4011-4565-B6-AB-4-CD4-C12591-D9.jpg (https://ibb.co/PM191g6)
Adorable! I hope they sell it again for Valentine's *smiley policed*


Oh that’s wonderful Shorty89 love, that you found a way to make your mega work. Although mega is supposedly “my size”, I never worry about sticking to any one size or thinking that one size is my only size. So silly. I can get this crazy thick hair all up in just a large or an extra large…because I use as much hair as will fit in the clip, leaving some out at the top too… and then I wrap the rest around, using a few bobby pins to secure. Here is an example below, to illustrate how I do it. You can make any size flexi work for you.


https://i.ibb.co/H2KYk0R/8-A06667-B-51-AA-4-DAE-9-C79-6-D7-F63-E668-BA.jpg (https://ibb.co/hMgHtkr)
You may have missed the post of my cardinal clips earlier. As much as I wish silver looked good in my hair, it just ends up clashing with my blonde…so I actually painted one sparkly gold and it’s perfect now. I posted this shot before but just to give you an idea. Flexies can be painted….especially if they tarnish through the years. Food for thought.
:scissors:
I love the cardinal in gold! What did you use to paint it with? A lot of gold paint markers look green...so it's probably not a marker? Do you need a clear coat on top? I think that's so cool! The gold paint doesn't wear off, come off?

[rosenester]

https://i.imgur.com/XnCnze0l.jpg

I just got caught up on this thread, and snapped a photo of my very messy LWB after a long day at work. This is a size medium in copper. I love this color and size, the large is great for me to encase an entire bun, but putting it through the center of a lazy wrap bun like this is super secure :cheer:

[Shorty89]

I love the cardinal flexis everyone bought Wow...the gingerbread was really a surprise one?! Do you think it still is if I ordered it now? Or are their surprises really random? Your side braid? Is so pretty! I guess I need to learn how to do that one now XD It makes a perfect rose bun looking bun in your spider flexi picture! It's really beautiful. I really need to learn to do that! I see the jeter on your desk XD I always think of jeters when I see your name now

-Aithne - Thanks. Isn't the gingerbread cute? I think the surprise ones are random but I've never ordered more than one random one at a time so who knows. I like side braids because they help me anchor flexis. With my slippery hair, they sometimes need that help. As for Jeters, I really love them. They're my go-to fork.

[SandyBottom]

Your bun is so neat and tidy! It's perfectly round and centered so nicely. I love it :) It doesn't look rough at all! The flexi looks perfectly placed, too. Mines are always crooked or get crooked... I never thought I'd think a skull was cute, but it is!

Thank you, Aithne! I love a good skull and crossbones. Once I was wearing a t-shirt with one and a pair of jeans. A family member made a crack that I looked like a pirate (meaning it as a dig). I thanked her:D

[GoatLady]

Rocking my Moon & Stars flexi today.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a75bf63780d64e50bc1df0cd9dafe612~mv2.jpg

[SandyBottom]

You ARE rockin' it! That's a beauty!

[GoatLady]

You ARE rockin' it! That's a beauty!

Thank you. :cool:

[GoatLady]

I didn't. I remebmber drooling over it but I don't think I had the cash for a new flexi at the time. I have the spider one from halloween. It does get slightly caught in my hair but thankfully it's small enough that I can easily wiggle it out.

https://i.imgur.com/TBsOri4.jpg

That spider flexi is so stinkin' cute. :D

[Whirly Girly]

Adorable! I hope they sell it again for Valentine's *smiley policed*


Thank you, Aithne! I hope so too because I could only get one size option on eBay but would love a second one in the mega size too. Let’s hope they bring it back. :thumbsup:


I love the cardinal in gold! What did you use to paint it with? A lot of gold paint markers look green...so it's probably not a marker? Do you need a clear coat on top? I think that's so cool! The gold paint doesn't wear off, come off?



Thank you again, love. :heartbeat


I actually used a metallic gold nail polish, followed by a sparkly gold top coat nail polish…and then I used a glossy lacquer from the paint department to protect the paint and make it nice and smooth, with no snags to catch on my hair.


I have a few other hair accessories I painted years ago…one of which is a claw clip I painted 10 years ago and it looks as beautiful as the day I painted it….so it’s extremely long lasting.





https://i.imgur.com/XnCnze0l.jpg

I just got caught up on this thread, and snapped a photo of my very messy LWB after a long day at work. This is a size medium in copper. I love this color and size, the large is great for me to encase an entire bun, but putting it through the center of a lazy wrap bun like this is super secure :cheer:



Super pretty, rosenester hun! :smile: That copper color looks lovely in your hair. Buns don’t have to be neat to be beautiful. Sometimes the messy and carefree look is just as nice, and with such busy lifestyles these days, spending too long on hairdos is just not appealing for many people.

[rosenester]

Rocking my Moon & Stars flexi today.

Such a cute flexi clip!! What bun did you do for this one? It looks so neat :o

Whirly Girly, thanks for the compliment. I have always been a messy-bun girl, and have so many short layers I have to just rock the look whether I want to or not. Hoping that if I grow my layers to BSL while maintaining my length between WL and HL I’ll be able to alternate with some more ‘neat’ buns and braids eventually. Though, my nape wisps and face framing and bangs are always pretty wild looking no matter :silly:

[GoatLady]

Such a cute flexi clip!! What bun did you do for this one? It looks so neat :o



It's just my standard, go-to cinnabun.

[rosenester]

It's just my standard, go-to cinnabun.

:rollin: it looks so much more intricate somehow! I do the same with a cinnabun or nautilus bun, mine of course are much messier, but stay put!

[GoatLady]

Today it's a log roll and my Claudia flexi.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a7cc66697d6344a2a6b910b0c6ed5340~mv2.jpg

[Whirly Girly]

Very cute, GoatLady…and great job on the log roll. :thumbsup:

I was actually looking at a green flexi just the other day online and thought “green would look so nice in GoatLady’s red hair” …and here you are with green! So becoming on you. :heartbeat

[GoatLady]

Very cute, GoatLady…and great job on the log roll. :thumbsup:

I was actually looking at a green flexi just the other day online and thought “green would look so nice in GoatLady’s red hair” …and here you are with green! So becoming on you. :heartbeat


Thank you. :) I've started collecting quite a few green hair toys. They do seem to stand out the best with my hair color.

[GoatLady]

I like having flexi's of varying sizes. Most of mine are small or medium. I've recently started collecting larges and yesterday received my first XL. It's a colorful hummingbird.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48225&d=1672459256

[GoatLady]

Lilla Rose has started something new for 2023. They are having monthly Mane Events, featuring a different offering each month and a discount for the first few days of each month. I'm not super excited about the grouping this month, and it looks like the surprise gift is a bobby pin, which I don't love, but I do think the January flexi, in blue, is gorgeous so I bit. https://shops.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv4/ProductDetailv4.aspx?CartMode=0&ProductID=35164&CatalogueID=211&MG=2&G1=126&G2=127&referringDealerId=43096

[Whirly Girly]

I like having flexi's of varying sizes. Most of mine are small or medium. I've recently started collecting larges and yesterday received my first XL. It's a colorful hummingbird.
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https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48225&d=1672459256


Happy New Year, Goatlady! :happydance:


That hummer looks terrific in your hair! I love it. What an adorable and feminine flexi. Green is just so GORGEOUS in your lovely red hair. :heartbeat Thank you for sharing photos with us. I love pictures.



I feel the same way about having multiple sizes…I have them all….right down to extra small. Lol. I do my hair so many different ways, that you can always make one fit, one way or the other. Sometimes I buy two of the same clip in different sizes, to incorporate them both into one style….looks kinda charming and cute. I’ll show a shot of this soon.





Lilla Rose has started something new for 2023. They are having monthly Mane Events, featuring a different offering each month and a discount for the first few days of each month. I'm not super excited about the grouping this month, and it looks like the surprise gift is a bobby pin, which I don't love, but I do think the January flexi, in blue, is gorgeous so I bit. https://shops.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv4/ProductDetailv4.aspx?CartMode=0&ProductID=35164&CatalogueID=211&MG=2&G1=126&G2=127&referringDealerId=43096



Oh cool! Thanks for letting us know this. I’m waiting on a couple of sport flexi colors to come back in stock, so I may be placing another “small” order soon. :laugh: Hahaha, who do I think I’m kidding. I say small and end up ordering 10 clips! :rollin:


Have you tried the sport flexi yet? I’m in love with them and now they are carrying a bigger size called extra.

[GoatLady]

Happy New Year, Goatlady! :happydance:

I was wondering where you were. Busy partying, I guess. Hope you had a lovely holiday. :bottomsup:



Have you tried the sport flexi yet? I’m in love with them and now they are carrying a bigger size called extra.


I haven't. I seem to gravitate to the flashier, fancier flexi's. My everyday apparel is farm clothes, jeans and flannel shirts in the winter. But the one thing on me that can be "fancy" is my hair.

[rosenester]

I’m feeling WILD, I just ordered 3 surprise me clips, I will hold onto them for gifts if they don’t suit my style. :face:

[GoatLady]

I’m feeling WILD, I just ordered 3 surprise me clips, I will hold onto them for gifts if they don’t suit my style. :face:

What fun! :hifive: I can't wait to see what you get. :)

[Whirly Girly]

I was wondering where you were. Busy partying, I guess. Hope you had a lovely holiday. :bottomsup:



Thank you dear.:flower: I hope you did as well. Actually I’m not much of a party person and I don’t ever drink but I was away for part of Christmas and then had family at my place the rest of the time…so I had minimal time for internet. At the end of every day, I was so pooped that all I could do was fall into bed. :laugh:




I haven't. I seem to gravitate to the flashier, fancier flexi's. My everyday apparel is farm clothes, jeans and flannel shirts in the winter. But the one thing on me that can be "fancy" is my hair.


I totally hear ya about loving the fancy clips best….me too….but I love the sport flexies for when I’m just hanging out in my jammies on the couch…or for when I’m exercising. The colors are so great! Speaking of which, they finally got some more pink ones in stock so I placed an order! I was proud of myself because I only ordered 6 clips this time. :laugh: 2 sport clips and 4 fancy ones. I’ll show them when they arrive.


I think it’s great that you enjoy fancy clips even when doing farm work. I can relate, as I’m the type who will wear a fancy dress to the grocery store. :laugh:





I’m feeling WILD, I just ordered 3 surprise me clips, I will hold onto them for gifts if they don’t suit my style. :face:


Ohhhh the anticipation of a surprise! How exciting, rosenester hun! :cheer: Be sure to show us please!

[lapushka]

All of a sudden I can make do with an XS for my peacock twist. Never in my life. I mean, you've seen my signature, right? All that hair? Well... Beats me what happened to it. :shrug:

[Whirly Girly]

All of a sudden I can make do with an XS for my peacock twist. Never in my life. I mean, you've seen my signature, right? All that hair? Well... Beats me what happened to it. :shrug:


Sorry to hear that, lapushka love….what do you think the reason is? Could be many causes for us women…menopause, thyroid issues, extreme stress, physical trauma, etc.


Eight years ago, I had some hair loss… 3 months after a physical trauma. My hair thinned out quite a bit then and was coming out in gobs in the shower and after brushing. Lasted one month and then it completely stopped. Seemed like my hair came back doubly thick afterwards. I was terrified during that month, that I was going to lose it all. I complain about my heavy hair but the truth is I’m not looking forward to menopause later or getting older because it may thin out some….or a lot…who knows. :shrug:


Hope it comes back for you, love. :flower:

[Whirly Girly]

Using my two Christmas flower flexies this morning. :smile:


https://i.ibb.co/DtYg0YK/68112-B53-DE4-E-4930-8-ABD-A468-DC333954.png (https://ibb.co/HVCp5Cg)

[SeppV]

Using my two Christmas flower flexies this morning. :smile:


https://i.ibb.co/DtYg0YK/68112-B53-DE4-E-4930-8-ABD-A468-DC333954.png (https://ibb.co/HVCp5Cg)



I was really having to try hard to understand which angle I was actually seeing your hair from, haha. That is one impressive bun!

I did something right with my flexi today, but I have no clue what I did right... I have been having some issues with a loopy flexi (this goes for hair sticks too, I put them in at the right angle, but my bun twists). Anyway, I kind of squeezed the flexi a bit and did something to it to make it hold just right over my nautilus. No twisting and turning, comfortable. So annoying that I can't remember what I did, because now I have to redo to learn what I did right.....

[Whirly Girly]

I was really having to try hard to understand which angle I was actually seeing your hair from, haha. That is one impressive bun!


I did something right with my flexi today, but I have no clue what I did right... I have been having some issues with a loopy flexi (this goes for hair sticks too, I put them in at the right angle, but my bun twists). Anyway, I kind of squeezed the flexi a bit and did something to it to make it hold just right over my nautilus. No twisting and turning, comfortable. So annoying that I can't remember what I did, because now I have to redo to learn what I did right.....



Haha, I think that sometimes myself…if people even know what they’re looking at in my pics. :laugh: I take all my own shots as I live alone, so they’re sometimes not all that great. This shot is of the back of my head. If you don’t see an ear, you can almost always assume that it’s a back-of-head shot. Lol.



Thank you about the bun, SeppV. Mostly I just like goofing around with styles until something comes out half decent. I totally know what you mean about not remembering how you did certain dos. Happens all the time. Hope you figure out what you did right. If you did it once, you’ll do it again. Matter of time. :smile:



I’m still waiting on my lilla rose order but this order is taking forever. According to the tracking, it’s been in Los Angeles for 5 days now. No idea why it’s moving so slowly this time but I think I’ll give Lilla a ring tomorrow and see if they can shed some light. Anxious to get it.

[rosenester]

https://i.imgur.com/s6Dq1d3l.jpg
My 3 surprise flexi’s arrived the other day. They are 2 medium and one small. Unfortunately blue is my least favorite color :lol: but I love the heart and roses one and may try the other 2 or save in the wrapper to gift. And a picture of the one I picked in action holding a sticky-outy cinnabun

[SeppV]

Rosenester: Funny about the blue color, because the moment I saw it I thought to myself that the color would look so good in your hair!! ;-)

[GoatLady]

https://i.imgur.com/s6Dq1d3l.jpg
My 3 surprise flexi’s arrived the other day. They are 2 medium and one small. Unfortunately blue is my least favorite color :lol: but I love the heart and roses one and may try the other 2 or save in the wrapper to gift. And a picture of the one I picked in action holding a sticky-outy cinnabun

Nice haul!

[Whirly Girly]

https://i.imgur.com/s6Dq1d3l.jpg
My 3 surprise flexi’s arrived the other day. They are 2 medium and one small. Unfortunately blue is my least favorite color :lol: but I love the heart and roses one and may try the other 2 or save in the wrapper to gift. And a picture of the one I picked in action holding a sticky-outy cinnabun


Wow rosenester! Those are beautiful! :heartbeat

[Shorty89]

Using my two Christmas flower flexies this morning. :smile:


https://i.ibb.co/DtYg0YK/68112-B53-DE4-E-4930-8-ABD-A468-DC333954.png (https://ibb.co/HVCp5Cg)



Whoa. So much hair! That's gorgeous.


https://i.imgur.com/s6Dq1d3l.jpg
My 3 surprise flexi’s arrived the other day. They are 2 medium and one small. Unfortunately blue is my least favorite color :lol: but I love the heart and roses one and may try the other 2 or save in the wrapper to gift. And a picture of the one I picked in action holding a sticky-outy cinnabun

I think the blue one is my favourite.

[Whirly Girly]

My current order is still held up in Los Angeles …might be due to some bad weather they’ve had recently? :shrug: Who knows. Trying to be patient.


Wearing one of my favorite dangly flexies today. :smile:


https://i.ibb.co/3WjmvJw/B8-AA0-EF4-EEC2-49-D8-AD64-985-E6-B6-A34-FA.jpg (https://ibb.co/7VZtQ9H)



P.S. thank you so much, Shorty89 love. :heartbeat Very kind.

[GoatLady]

My current order is still held up in Los Angeles …might be due to some bad weather they’ve had recently? :shrug: Who knows. Trying to be patient.


Wearing one of my favorite dangly flexies today. :smile:


https://i.ibb.co/3WjmvJw/B8-AA0-EF4-EEC2-49-D8-AD64-985-E6-B6-A34-FA.jpg (https://ibb.co/7VZtQ9H)



P.S. thank you so much, Shorty89 love. :heartbeat Very kind.


Love the peacock! I haven't worn mine yet. Might try your hairstyle. :o

[Whirly Girly]

Love the peacock! I haven't worn mine yet. Might try your hairstyle. :o

Oh Cool GoatLady….hope you do. :smile:


Sometimes I even separate the hanging pony tail into two sections that I twist and then bobby pin the ends at the top of my head, as illustrated below. ⬇️


https://i.ibb.co/dGLWS6p/74-FF130-B-5-ED2-4630-992-D-65-ED3725-F556.jpg (https://ibb.co/xJfCyGg)

[GoatLady]

Oh Cool GoatLady….hope you do. :smile:


Sometimes I even separate the hanging pony tail into two sections that I twist and then bobby pin the ends at the top of my head, as illustrated below. ⬇️


https://i.ibb.co/dGLWS6p/74-FF130-B-5-ED2-4630-992-D-65-ED3725-F556.jpg (https://ibb.co/xJfCyGg)



I like that one, too. Simple but pretty.

[Emila]

Does anyone have any experience with international shipping?

I did an order on the 16th, it was shipped on the 18th, when I try to track the shipping it appears to be staying put... There is this message "Due to limited uplift capacity and flight cancellations, we are experiencing a disruption in service from the West Coast into Australia."

Sadness. I know there must be a good reason for any delays but I wish there was a bit more info with the tracking, or an estimated delivery date.

[SeppV]

Does anyone have any experience with international shipping?

I did an order on the 16th, it was shipped on the 18th, when I try to track the shipping it appears to be staying put... There is this message "Due to limited uplift capacity and flight cancellations, we are experiencing a disruption in service from the West Coast into Australia."

Sadness. I know there must be a good reason for any delays but I wish there was a bit more info with the tracking, or an estimated delivery date.

I know a user here, Natt i nord, ordered from them not too long ago... she lives in Germany and had some issues with tracking, if I remember correctly. But I think the items arrived! (Correct me if I am wrong, Natt i nord!)

[Emila]

I know a user here, Natt i nord, ordered from them not too long ago... she lives in Germany and had some issues with tracking, if I remember correctly. But I think the items arrived! (Correct me if I am wrong, Natt i nord!)

Thanks that helps me feel better, knowing they arrived eventually!! :)