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Hair Accessory Giveaway – CLOSED

March 17th, 2010 • Related • Filed Under
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When you have longer hair, you’re always looking for ways to pull it up or pull it back – especially when warm weather arrives. I’ve got my boring  ponytail holders and my basic, neutral-colored butterfly clips — neither of which scream style or fashion. But now, thanks to Flexi8, I’ve got several fashionable hair accessories that let me create a lot of different hair styles.

The Flexi 8 is a unique, flexible barrette shaped like an “8″ that holds thick, thin, curly, straight, fine and coarse hair. Iknow: you’re thinking “My hair is too fine, or too thin or too whatever. Hair accessories never work for me.” Well, the folks at Flexi8 thought of that and the Flexi8 comes in a variety of sizes and hundreds of ever changing styles. Flexi 8 uses an ingenious patented locking mechanism to secure it in your hair, regardless of thickness or texture. And, Flexi8 even provides hairstyle instructional videos to help you choose the right size and learn how to create gorgeous styles using their accessory.

I’ve used my Flexi8 accessories to create a simple half ponytail and a fancier French twist like the one pictured here. In both cases, the instruction videos were very helpful in figuring out how to best hold the hair and the Flexi8, and how to secure the attached pin.

When choosing a Flexi8, there are a few things you need to keep in mind:

  • Almost all women over-estimate the size they will need.
  • You may want to choose different sizes for different styles (I used the extra-small for my half ponytail, and a medium for my French twist).
  • Watch the sizing video to choose your size.

Flexi8’s range in price from $9.99 to $24.99, but one lucky Lipstick to Crayons reader can win three Flexi8 clips of their choice by entering the contest below.

Giveaway Guidelines

To enter, visit  Flexi8 and then come back here and tell me in the comment section below the name of one of the clips you would choose if you won. This is a required first-entry method.

Receive additional entries by doing any/all of the following, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

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This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time March31, 2010.  Be sure to include a valid email address with each of your entries. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If winner does not claim prize by April 2, 2010, he/she will forfeit the prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA and Canada residents only please.

This contest is closed. Congratulations to Huguette, comment #50.

This product review was made possible by the Double Duty Divas.  I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided by Flexi8. All opinions are 100% mine.

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  1. #1 Suzanne on March 17, 2010:

    I like the Princess tiara completes this ‘Freestyle’ array of color.. the multitude of colors is great!

  2. #2 Maureen on March 17, 2010:

    I am so loving the Mighty celtic knot with antiqued accents.
    i have thick wavy hair.

  3. #3 Julie Cutshaw on March 18, 2010:

    main entry: I could not believe how many they offer in so many sizes and very unique designs too, my daughter would love the Large Size in the design “Hawaiian Sea Turtle with mix metal gold accents” how lovely, thank you wonderful items & giveaway
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  4. #4 Jackie on March 18, 2010:

    I love the Windswirl center with accents of amethyst and green iris. These are all so pretty! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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  5. #5 Julie Cutshaw on March 18, 2010:

    my tweeted link to your flexi8 clip giveaway thanks
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  8. #8 Katy P on March 18, 2010:

    I’d love to try the Floral pattern with jet stone-set in the black nickel!

  9. #9 Katy P on March 18, 2010:

    I am an email subscriber.

  10. #10 Cristina on March 18, 2010:

    I would get the Celtic Interlace with dark topaz glass beads, the Lovely circle stone-set in aurora borealis and the Simple Band with corrugated rounds.

    Thanks!
    mumzymum@gmail.com

  11. #11 Cristina on March 18, 2010:

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  13. #13 Doreen R on March 18, 2010:

    I would choose the Flower stone-set with simple danglie in garnet red but they are all so pretty.

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  16. #16 Trish J on March 18, 2010:

    I would pick the
    Fluttering hummingbird accented with heart-shaped beads. These are beautiful!

  17. #17 Patti Hess on March 18, 2010:

    i’d chose the Small Flexi 8 Hair Clip Princess Tiara Dangle with Tiny Heart Beadwork, and the Crown of Hearts ..these are so BEAUTIFUL

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thanks a bunch!!

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  19. #19 Kimberly B. on March 18, 2010:

    I would choose the Large Lovely circle stone-set in aurora borealis.

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  22. #22 nan lara on March 18, 2010:

    i’d get the mighty celtic knot
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  24. #24 Rebecca Scott on March 18, 2010:

    I love the flowering fern design.

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  26. #26 Kalani on March 18, 2010:

    I’d choose a med Simple Band with corrugated rounds …
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  28. #28 Vickie Riddle on March 18, 2010:

    I love the large Lovely circle stone-set in aurora borealis. It’s gorgeous.

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  31. #31 Angela Bailey on March 19, 2010:

    I would choose the Mighty celtic knot and antique accents.

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  33. #33 Anne Taylor on March 19, 2010:

    These are gorgeous! My hair is so thick that I can’t find anything in stores that works for me! I would choose the Prominent dragonfly with etchings and antiqued accents in XL

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  38. #38 Cristina on March 20, 2010:

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  39. #39 Cristina on March 21, 2010:

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  40. #40 Noreen on March 21, 2010:

    Fairy with aurora borealis faceted crystal

  41. #41 michelle frame on March 23, 2010:

    I would pick the Flowering fern design with natural dark wood beads, Prominent dragonfly with etchings and antiqued accents, and the Lovely circle stone-set in aurora borealis.

  42. #42 michelle frame on March 23, 2010:

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  44. #44 Huguette English on March 25, 2010:

    My favorite is the Medium Fairy with faceted crystal aurora borealis.
    henglish(at)nb(dot)sympatico(dot)ca

  45. #45 Jan Handley on March 27, 2010:

    I would like one of these for my daughter. She likes the Flower stone-set with simple dangle in garnet red style 1655 in small.

  46. #46 April on March 28, 2010:

    If I won I would get the Filigree dragonfly with striking antiqued beadwork I love dragonflies and this looks pretty. Or the Hawaiian Sea Turtle with mix metal gold accents which looks really neat.

  47. #47 April on March 28, 2010:

    I became a fan on facebook I really want to try this out.

  48. #48 Huguette English on March 29, 2010:

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  49. #49 Huguette English on March 29, 2010:

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  50. #50 April on March 29, 2010:

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  51. #51 Bev Elliott on March 29, 2010:

    I love the Fairy with crystal aurora borealis beads in silver.
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  53. #53 Christine on March 30, 2010:

    I like the Hawaiian flower with lite sapphire beadwork. Thanks for the chance!

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