Hip Length Challenge 2010

[Mz.MoMo5235]

You need these in your life!!! BUT...i think you will definitely need the x-large size like DLewis told me to get...but i was like...mehh my hair aint that thick...i'll just get a medium and a large....i can only use the medium one for half up styles or pin it like a decoration on my bun after i've finished using my scrunchie.

The large i can barely use for peacock twists and such...so get the x-large...i'm pretty sure you'll get more use out of it

ooh, thanks for the size tip, because i really would have went for the medium probably

 

[Toy]

I want to get some flexi 8 clips but there are so expensive..I guess i have no choice stop being cheap Toy and by some.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

you can get one as a hair graduation gift!!!

 

[Toy]

you can get one as a hair graduation gift!!!

Yeah thats a good one will do.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

are you guys sure about the xtra large??? the website says to use that only if you have dreads

 

[jupitermoon]

are you guys sure about the xtra large??? the website says to use that only if you have dreads

Your hair is long and thick. I would go with an extra large. A large should be okay, too.

Large:

^^^Large is good for ponytails, updos, and buns if you leave a lot hair out.

Extra large holds more hair for better buns:

Mediums are good for half up half down styles or holding braids:

It depends on the style but large feels a little snug when making buns versus extra large. It also depends on whether the hair is straight or curly too:

Straight hair ponytail with large Flexi 8:

Curly hair ponytail with extra large Flexi 8:

Getting a large should be okay also but it may feel a little snug with buns but for ponytails and updos, especially if the hair is worn straight, you should be fine. If you plan on bunning extra large makes the best buns for long, thick hair.

 

[MariposaSexyGirl]

Your hair is long and thick. I would go with an extra large. A large should be okay, too.

Large:

^^^Large is good for ponytails, updos, and buns if you leave a lot hair out.

Extra large holds more hair for better buns:

Mediums are good for half up half down styles or holding braids:

It depends on the style but large feels a little snug when making buns versus extra large. It also depends on whether the hair is straight or curly too:

Straight hair ponytail with large Flexi 8:

Curly hair ponytail with extra large Flexi 8:

Getting a large should be okay also but it may feel a little snug with buns but for ponytails and updos, especially if the hair is worn straight, you should be fine. If you plan on bunning extra large makes the best buns for long, thick hair.

Your hair is so gorgeous! I think I will be investing in some of these flexi 8 clips

 

[MariposaSexyGirl]

CelinaStarr your braided pony is as thick as those ladies off of indianrapunzels .

 

[jupitermoon]

Your hair is so gorgeous! I think I will be investing in some of these flexi 8 clips

Thank you. I do have a slight preference for the extra large, but large is good too. All of the sizes have their uses depending on hair thickness, texture, and style.


Your hair is very gorgeous. I bet the Flexi 8's would look so nice on you.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

CelinaStarr!!!!!!

thank you for the visuals... it makes so much more sense now that i can see the actual difference!

since i wear my hair curly 95% of the year and in big buns 95% of that, i would be better off with the xl flexi 8.

ONE MORE QUESTION!!! and sorry of its silly but i just want to make sure lol. but do these feel secure? like when you have your bun in, does it feel secure or do you feel the need to re-adjust it and check it a lot?

 

[Candy828]

Your hair is long and thick. I would go with an extra large. A large should be okay, too.

Mediums are good for half up half down styles or holding braids:

It depends on the style but large feels a little snug when making buns versus extra large. It also depends on whether the hair is straight or curly too:

Straight hair ponytail with large Flexi 8:

Curly hair ponytail with extra large Flexi 8:

Getting a large should be okay also but it may feel a little snug with buns but for ponytails and updos, especially if the hair is worn straight, you should be fine. If you plan on bunning extra large makes the best buns for long, thick hair.

CelinaStarr - You are definitely one of my hair idols! My hair has just started brushing tailbone this week. But from prior years breakage, I am working on the thickness... I can only hope to obtain the fullness and thickness you have. I know my hair has been getting thicker and fuller but it seems like it is taking an eternity! I started finger combing in the last 3 weeks and it seems to work better for me in distributing the oil from root to ends. I am in Asia and the humidity here is "off-the-chain"! I will not be able to wear my hair straight from now until fall.... it is like BostonMaria's hair "straight to Chaka Khan in 2.5 seconds". I'd flatiron one section and before I can do the next "Chaka Khan" has already appeared. lol

Thanks for all of the advice you have shared with us.... It is extremely helpful and very much appreciated!

 

[jupitermoon]

CelinaStarr!!!!!!

thank you for the visuals... it makes so much more sense now that i can see the actual difference!

since i wear my hair curly 95% of the year and in big buns 95% of that, i would be better off with the xl flexi 8.

ONE MORE QUESTION!!! and sorry of its silly but i just want to make sure lol. but do these feel secure? like when you have your bun in, does it feel secure or do you feel the need to re-adjust it and check it a lot?

It feels very secure. I don't have to use anything else besides the Flexi 8 to hold my buns. The hold is great. There's no adjusting and checking it. Just make sure that the Flexi 8 is holding enough hair so that the bun won't unravel. They're very easy to use. Trust me, I'm style challenged, lol! The Flexi 8 has notches on the stick so that you can tighten or loosen the hold on your bun, ponytail, etc. There's a thread at the longhaircommunity.com dedicated to the Flexi 8 with so many nice pictures.

Please do post pics of your curly bun and new Flexi 8. I bet it's going to look very pretty.

 

[jupitermoon]

CelinaStarr - You are definitely one of my hair idols! My hair has just started brushing tailbone this week. But from prior years breakage, I am working on the thickness... I can only hope to obtain the fullness and thickness you have. I know my hair has been getting thicker and fuller but it seems like it is taking an eternity! I started finger combing in the last 3 weeks and it seems to work better for me in distributing the oil from root to ends. I am in Asia and the humidity here is "off-the-chain"! I will not be able to wear my hair straight from now until fall.... it is like BostonMaria's hair "straight to Chaka Khan in 2.5 seconds". I'd flatiron one section and before I can do the next "Chaka Khan" has already appeared. lol

Thanks for all of the advice you have shared with us.... It is extremely helpful and very much appreciated!

Aww, thank you. I'm happy I've helped. Growing hair in length and thickness does take time. Finger combing has really helped me a lot. That and co washing. I think less is more when it comes to hair. More manipulation equals more breakage. I pretty much kept my hair up and out of the way while growing it out---it seems that the more I focused on hair the longer it took to grow. So I just decided to just leave it alone and that's when I saw results.

I've also found that my hair became healthier when I stopped using heat often. I recommend keeping a simple regimen and also doing what works best for you. For example, heat doesn't work well for me, but other's state that their hair does better with heat because it prevents knots and tangles which leads to breakage. So, whether something works or not also depends on the individual. I'm so happy that finger combing is working for you and congrats on reaching tailbone.

LOL @ Chaka Khan!

 

[Lucia]

@ Celinastarr
You should definitely start a Flexi-8 thread, I'm surprised that the clip actually held my hair in place and it was so easy, I'm updo challenged so these are great. I may try the XL next.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

does anyone in here own and use a split ender thing-a-mah-jigger?

i'm thinking about getting one. i found the weirdest split hair in my head and the only reason i saw it is because that hair shed and i happen to find it... it was a hot mess!!! i never saw a single hair look like that before lol. and trimming my ends wouldnt have fixed it, so i was thinking this would have got the hair before it got there lol

 

[Lucia]

does anyone in here own and use a split ender thing-a-mah-jigger?

i'm thinking about getting one. i found the weirdest split hair in my head and the only reason i saw it is because that hair shed and i happen to find it... it was a hot mess!!! i never saw a single hair look like that before lol. and trimming my ends wouldnt have fixed it, so i was thinking this would have got the hair before it got there lol

OH no girl don't do it!
If you thought your frenemy was bad, I tried on of those lets just say it caused a minor setback. what they don't tell you in the ads is that it actually cuts anywhere a raised cuticle,knot or curve/curl bend might be on the hair shaft, so you end up with real uneven hair. thank goodness I only tested it on a small section of hair in front. Seems like you're doing good, just stick to that, actually I prefer Feye's self trimming to that anyday

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

what's feye's method? i've seen tracees method (always misspell her name, sorry) but that takes me forever and a year lol. thanks for the heads up though because i was really considering it. a lot of people seem to use it so i dont know.

all i know is that hair i found scared the bajebus out of me and i need a way to NEVER SEE THAT AGAIN!!! lol

 

[Lucia]

what's feye's method? i've seen tracees method (always misspell her name, sorry) but that takes me forever and a year lol. thanks for the heads up though because i was really considering it. a lot of people seem to use it so i dont know.

all i know is that hair i found scared the bajebus out of me and i need a way to NEVER SEE THAT AGAIN!!! lol

I use this to trim now instead of S&D's I want to slowly even up my hemline while it's grwing without taking too much off.
here's the link
http://community.livejournal.com/feyeselftrim

under U-shaped

check out the lady with the TL red hair pic avatar.

http://community.livejournal.com/feyeselftrim/1827.html#cutid1

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

thanks!!! i just read all 3 methods lol and the chick with the red hair!!! did you click on her and go to her page?!?!? holy doo-doo!!!

 

[Lucia]

thanks!!! i just read all 3 methods lol and the chick with the red hair!!! did you click on her and go to her page?!?!? holy doo-doo!!!

Yes I checked her site out, wow I guess either that's a more recent pic or she's cut her hair WAYYYY BACK

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

RIGHT!!!!

 

[Lucia]

Some hair XXX inspiration for us ladies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1SvWiWJBG4

no sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxQFoKUDm04&feature=related

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

sooooo......... guess what i have??? no, guess... ok i'll show you

lol i got one! i didnt order it from the site though. i was in tombstone to watch the gun fight (which i missed) and do some shopping and THERE WAS A FREAKIN FLEXI 8 STAND!!! who woulda thunk it?! i wouldnt have thunk it!

i got the large cause that was the biggest they carried at the stand.

its so weird, if i have to order something online i take forever and a day to do it. but put it in front of me and i'm all up on it! i paid $17 even for it. and yes, they are quite secure though i cant seem to get mine on straight lol guess i need practice.

 

[yamilee21]

... i cant seem to get mine on straight lol guess i need practice.

You know, I can't get mine on straight either. The only way they stay straight is if I use an elastic ponytail holder first, which almost seems to defeat the purpose of having them in the first place.

Ooh, and that one you got is very pretty.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

thanks yamilee, i think its prettyful too

 

[Lucia]

I found out flexi 8 makes XXL if you custom order a style from the L, XL then they can make it XXL for you-I didn't know they did customs you have to email them about it.

 

[jupitermoon]

I found out flexi 8 makes XXL if you custom order a style from the L, XL then they can make it XXL for you-I didn't know they did customs you have to email them about it.

Thanks so much for mentioning this. I really need an XXL to easily cover my entire buns.

 

[jupitermoon]

You know, I can't get mine on straight either. The only way they stay straight is if I use an elastic ponytail holder first, which almost seems to defeat the purpose of having them in the first place.

Ooh, and that one you got is very pretty.

When you say not on straight do you mean not centered or tilted to the side?

sooooo......... guess what i have??? no, guess... ok i'll show you

lol i got one! i didnt order it from the site though. i was in tombstone to watch the gun fight (which i missed) and do some shopping and THERE WAS A FREAKIN FLEXI 8 STAND!!! who woulda thunk it?! i wouldnt have thunk it!

i got the large cause that was the biggest they carried at the stand.

its so weird, if i have to order something online i take forever and a day to do it. but put it in front of me and i'm all up on it! i paid $17 even for it. and yes, they are quite secure though i cant seem to get mine on straight lol guess i need practice.

Your hair looks so pretty. How are you doing now with getting the Flexi 8 on straight?

 

[Traycee]

I just bought 2 flexi 8's from Ebay for $5.99 each and a couple of dollars for shipping

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

say what now traycee?!?!? i need to hit up ebay!!!

celinastarr- its still crooked lol i cant get it centered yet. i think i just need to get used to how it sits. when i put it in i think i have my bun or twists turned too tight, so when i put the flexi in and let my hair go, it comes undone a tad causing the flexi to tilt to the side. i dunno if that made sense to anyone other than me lol