The Ficcare Thread (Formerly "Show me your Ficcare color")

**Islandgrrl** · December 13th, 2014, 10:42 PM

FOD: First time wearing this , and it is so much more awesome than I imagined! My head is under that bun somewhere.

**Adiro** · December 14th, 2014, 12:50 AM

Islandgrrl, that is AWESOME!!! Makes me think of a white tiger, for some reason

LOVE it!!!!

**Adiro** · December 14th, 2014, 12:53 AM

Btw, today I picked up from the PO my ficcare order. After filling up the cart to my heart's desire, I figured out I cannot afford 6 ficcare so I had to quit the idea. So I ended up ordering from Frenchtwist, and I got the Caramel, and two acetates, from the french print, the Polka dot and the Glittery one.
I need to show you photos, I have to say that the two acetates, especially the Glittery one , have surpassed all my expectations! The caramel is lovely as you all already know.

**Islandgrrl** · December 14th, 2014, 03:35 AM

Can't wait for the pictures, Adiro! Especially the caramel. I can't wait to see how it looks with your pretty hair color!

Originally Posted by Adiro

Btw, today I picked up from the PO my ficcare order. After filling up the cart to my heart's desire, I figured out I cannot afford 6 ficcare so I had to quit the idea. So I ended up ordering from Frenchtwist, and I got the Caramel, and two acetates, from the french print, the Polka dot and the Glittery one.
I need to show you photos, I have to say that the two acetates, especially the Glittery one , have surpassed all my expectations! The caramel is lovely as you all already know.

**Selkie-** · December 14th, 2014, 04:10 AM

Gorgeous lotus Islandgrrl! And looking forward to pictures of your new ficcares Adiro!

I recently received my newest clip - a light blonde ficcare and I love it! Thank you to all that shared pictures on this thread to help me decide between the light blonde and dark blonde clips.

I am now waiting on a Pearlized Caramel and Jade -- and an Opal Silky.

Action picture of the L light blonde ficcare:

**Zesty** · December 14th, 2014, 06:29 AM

Sorry to intrude upon the Ficcare club (usually I just lurk), but I recently got a M blue jeans Maximas and now I'm confused about the sizing. I have a medium Ficci that is a total workhorse so I figured a medium Maximas would also work well, but I can barely do anything with it and its capacity seems to be smaller...? I'm only at APL and it doesn't work! Are the larges really large enough to hold long hair? I really like the way it looks so I'd like to get a large, but I'm really just puzzled...

**slynr** · December 14th, 2014, 07:14 AM

Probably if you like a medium new collection ficci you will want a large maxima. I think most find a medium ficci holds a bit more hair than a medium maxima.

**Islandgrrl** · December 14th, 2014, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Zesty

Sorry to intrude upon the Ficcare club (usually I just lurk), but I recently got a M blue jeans Maximas and now I'm confused about the sizing. I have a medium Ficci that is a total workhorse so I figured a medium Maximas would also work well, but I can barely do anything with it and its capacity seems to be smaller...? I'm only at APL and it doesn't work! Are the larges really large enough to hold long hair? I really like the way it looks so I'd like to get a large, but I'm really just puzzled...

Hi Zesty! My gosh, why would you ever think you're intruding in this thread? You are more than welcome here and I'm glad you've come out of lurkdom to join us!

The larges really are large enough to hold long hair! I have knee length hair and while I usually now need two larges to hold everything, I started wearing the large size at about BSL. That worked for me until about tailbone length. I can still wear one single large with a log roll. However! There are plenty of members on this thread who have VERY. LONG. HAIR. and can still make the smaller sizes work. They are much more talented than I when it comes to updos, and hopefully some will chime in with suggestions for you.

Ficcare have a bit of a learning curve. I'd encourage you to keep experimenting with different buns and placement of the clip. Welcome to the thread!

**Islandgrrl** · December 14th, 2014, 08:24 AM

Ooooh, Selkie! I love how that clip works so beautifully with your hair color! And I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of your new ones, too, when they arrive!

Originally Posted by Selkie-

Gorgeous lotus Islandgrrl! And looking forward to pictures of your new ficcares Adiro!

I recently received my newest clip - a light blonde ficcare and I love it! Thank you to all that shared pictures on this thread to help me decide between the light blonde and dark blonde clips.

I am now waiting on a Pearlized Caramel and Jade -- and an Opal Silky.

Action picture of the L light blonde ficcare:

**Amapola** · December 14th, 2014, 08:43 AM

Islandgrrl that black and white lotus is SO beautiful!

Selkie, that is a PERFECT color for you. It looks terrific AND I love your bun!

Zesty, I'm at classic and I can still wear a medium. I would suggest that you simply try different buns and keep practicing... there is a learning curve, just like with all things. Remember, too, that the jaws of the clip should be open, because when they are open, you are getting the full power of the spring. But you probably already know that from the Ficci! I find that the Ficcis have a different type of hold from the Maximas. You are probably just used to the way the Ficci works, but keep trying! I know you will get it. And then, next thing you know, you will have a bunch of them...