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Friday, September 10, 2010

FLEXI-8 REVIEW AND ~~GIVEAWAY~~



Sponsored by Tomoson.com



"The Flexi-8 is an attractive, flexible, durable and comfortable alternative to the plastic Claw clip.

It has been hailed as everything from the "wonder bra for hair" to a "god-send".

The Flexi-8 has become so popular via word-of-mouth, blogs and boards that we have shipped to over 39 different countries all over the globe.

Only found at Craft Shows, Festivals and the company websites, the Flexi-8 is virtually unheard of...so far"

I was very excited to get to try the Flexi-8.

I have very thick hair. To try and tame my main, I have to use four different products every time I wash it, and it still is very thick!!!

I was sent 5 Flexi-8's in various sizes. The two smaller ones would not hold up all my hair, but they looked great as little side barrettes.

The bigger ones are fabulous!! They held up my hair with no trouble what so ever!!

They are very easy to use, and very comfortable to wear.

These are some of my favorite designs from their site.



Princess Tiara dangle with tiny heart beadwork-






Perfect Purple stone cluster with matching beadwork-



Curls and swirls adorned with black and pearls-




"Here is our bio:
We've been in the hair goods business since 1992 when my wife wanted that first pair of beaded chopsticks. She bought the materials to make them, but then decided to go get the expensive ones at Nordstrom instead. I took her materials, fascinated by what they were selling for, and started making them myself in the garage. Enthusiastic, admiring friends bought them up. Suppliers referred us to contacts with major retailers nationwide and several million pairs later, everlasting success was assured........almost.

Trials and tribulations ensued, the product line expanded and contracted, and we lived life utterly dependent on what huge retailers sold or didn't sell for us. After 9/11 things got even tougher, and we retracted into the "lean times" I call it the black years-where we literally couldn't make rent. It was as if everything I tired failed. My Wife Missy, finally had had enough and sent me into the garage with instructions to, "pull out some of your old beads and wire, make something and go sell it......NOW or else" All Husbands know what "or else" means!!

I had so much raw inventory left over from my seven years of trying to make a go of big retailers and as fate would have it, one of the products I had the most materials for was the Flexi-8 clip.

I quickly began assembling product for a weekend marketplace near our home. I went to the marketplace with barely enough capital to get in, buy a hot dog and get home. By the end of the first weekend I had left with over $1,000. At the time, it was so significant. It represented hope. Tears and Joy followed. The real epiphany came when I realized I had kept doing the same thing for years and expected a different result. I now had a road map. I understood that no one would understand really how good my products were unless I demonstrated them.

Need for more financial stability led me to experiment with sales at a local farmers market where I quickly confirmed all the benefits, and potential, of direct selling. Then another moment of truth unfolded before me: I wanted to do an event but I couldn't be in two places at once. My friend, Shannon, suggested she would cover the Farmers Market if I wanted to do another event. Another "ah-ah" moment....duplicate my effort without cloning!

Thus, I sowed the seeds of a whole different way of distribution for our company without the impersonal retail shopping experience. Product demonstration, instant customer feedback, immediate cash results! Wow! A whole new world opened up, and with utility patent in hand, I set out to spread my enthusiasm for the Flexi-8 clip directly to others. They have responded all over the world. We have shipped to over 38 Countries! And without the willingness of my wife Missy to allow me to follow this path, the amazing life we share might not have materialized."


I really like the Flexi-8 Clips, and I think you will too.

I am glad to get to give one reader a chance to win two Flexi-8 Clips thanks to Flexi-8 and Tomoson.

Mandatory Entry-

1. Head over to Flexi-8's site, watch the sizing video and tell me the size(s) you would want if you won. (+1 entry)

Extra Entries-

1. Tell me what your favorite design is.
(+1 entry)

2. Tell me what your favorite hair style is. (+1 entry)

3. Grab my BRAND NEW button and tell me where it is (+1 entry)

4. Be an email subscriber of my blog (+2 entries)

5. Follow me on Twitter (+1 entry)

6. Tweet about this giveaway (+1 entry)

Example- Flexi-8 makes my hair look great! @SarahsBlogOfFun

7. Blog about this giveaway and leave link in your comments (+5 entries)

8. Purchase any item(s) from Flexi-8 and let me know what you bought (+5 entries)

That's 18 possible entries!!!


Giveaway ends on September 24th 2010 at 11:59pm. Open to US and Canada readers only.
A valid email address must be in all comments. Winner has 48 hrs to respond or new winner will be drawn.

This giveaway was made possible by Flexi-8 and Tomoson.com.

* All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I was given Five Flexi-8 Clips in various sizes to review as compensation*

This Product Was a Free Giveaway

116 comments:

  1. After watching the video I think that a medium would be the best size for me Thanks for the giveaway
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

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  2. My fave design is the Fairy with faceted crystal aurora borealis

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  3. tweeted
    http://twitter.com/starryeyed24/status/24158264223

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  4. The medium would work best for my daughter and the small for me.

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  5. Love this one Intricate soaring butterfly with purple-iris metallic beads

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  6. After watching the video I would need a small.
    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail9dot)com

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  7. My favorite design is:
    Perfect purple stone cluster with matching beadwork.

    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. I wear my hair mostly in a pony tail or bun.
    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Email subscriber.
    Sue B
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  10. Follow on Twitter(katsrus2003).
    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. I think small would be the best size for me.
    mkzellmer@yahoo.com

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  12. I watched the video and think the medium is the size I would want (for my daughter). Thank you!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

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  13. I like the Windswirl center with purple-iris and green metallic beads.
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

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  14. I subscribe via email #1
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

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  15. I subscribe via email #2
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

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  16. I would have to get the x-tra large because my hair is very thick and very long!

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  17. My fav design is:

    Diamond shaped center with dangles in smoky topaz

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  18. i tweeted http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/24294705614

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  19. i blogged about this:
    http://cmumpy.blogspot.com/2010/09/flexi-hair-clips-sarahs-blog-of-fun.html

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  20. i blogged about this:
    http://cmumpy.blogspot.com/2010/09/flexi-hair-clips-sarahs-blog-of-fun.html

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  21. i blogged about this:
    http://cmumpy.blogspot.com/2010/09/flexi-hair-clips-sarahs-blog-of-fun.html

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  22. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/24349534117

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  23. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/24410245994

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  24. I think an extra small and medium would be good sizes for my long straight hair.
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  25. My favorite design is the Princess tiara dangle with rose beads in antique gold.
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  26. I like to wear my in a half-up style.
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  27. I follow you Twitter @wizardewu
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  28. tweet: http://twitter.com/wizardewu/status/24413224823
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  29. I need a mini for my fine thinning hair.

    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

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  30. I love the butterfly with purple-iris metallic beads; perfect for this butterfly lover

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  31. I love the drop bun

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  32. e-mail subscriber #1

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  33. e-mail subscriber #2

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  34. I follow on Twitter @rlee1950

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  35. I would like the large size.
    karla@luckymail.com

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  36. I like the basic ponytail.
    karla@luckymail.com

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  37. I like the roman style cross.
    karla@luckymail.com

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  38. I think I'd do best with the extra small size, but I'd also like to get a medium size to share with my sister who has much thicker hair.
    cbeargie at yahoo.com

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  39. My favorite design is the Mighty celtic knot with corrugated round beads.
    cbeargie at yahoo.com

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  40. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/24603421308

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  41. with my fine hair, I would need a small 3 1/4", carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

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  42. http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/24620099959
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  43. I'd definitely need a mini.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. I love the perfect purple stone cluster with beadwork.

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  45. My favorite hair style would be a french bun.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  46. Email subscriber.

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  47. I would need to get the x-tra small for our fine hair

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  48. My favorite style is usually a pony tail

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  49. I would def. need
    Extra Large
    11/2+ inch

    pr at sjunkie dot com

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  50. I'd love to have a medium...these look so cool.
    ameliab555[at]gmail[dot]com

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  51. Based on the video, I think a size small would work best for my hair.

    ajmizen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  52. I like the Mighty celtic knot with daisy accents in the gold color.

    ajmizen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  53. I like wearing my hair up in a French Twist.

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  54. I am following you on Twitter @glogirl3

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  55. Tweet:
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  56. My favorite design is the "Island Flower with daisy beads."
    pinkfeetnmh@verizon.net

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  57. After watching the sizing video i think the small or medium would be best for me.
    pinkfeetnmh@verizon.net

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  58. My favorite hairstyle is definitely the French Twist.
    pinkfeetnmh@verizon.net

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  59. Your Brand New button is on the right side bar of the page.
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  60. I am a email subscriber of your blog.
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  61. I'd get 2 Larges!

    cheapskate4life at hotmail.com

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  62. I like the Open flower accented with jet beadwork because it would match with any outfit! I wear my hair up with a claw-clip every day and it always falls down and I have to fix it! These look awesome.

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  63. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/24824929179

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  64. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/24936144873

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  65. I would need a small & medium.

    Thanks!

    livelovelaughwithleslieblog at gmail dot com

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  66. My favorite design:
    Intricate soaring butterfly with purple-iris metallic beads

    livelovelaughwithleslieblog at gmail dot com

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  67. My favorite hair style is: Tails up.

    livelovelaughwithleslieblog at gmail dot com

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  68. new button:

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  69. email subscriber +1

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  70. email subscriber +2

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  71. twitter follower: @laughwithleslie

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  72. tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/laughwithleslie/status/24944434914

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  73. Blogged...+1

    http://livelovelaughwithlesliegiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/09/amazing-flexi-8-hair-clip-giveaway.html

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  74. Blogged...+2

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  75. Blogged...+3

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  76. Blogged...+4

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  77. Blogged...+5

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  78. Small would work for me.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  79. I like the Hawaiian sea turtle with mix metal gold accents

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  80. I like pony tails

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  81. Hi, if I won I'd like the small size because my hair is wavy but fine.
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  82. My favorite design is the Windswirl center with purple-iris and green metallic beads.
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  83. My favorite hair style is the half twist.
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  84. I'm an email subscriber to your blog.
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net
    #1

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  85. I'm an email subscriber to your blog.
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net
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  86. I follow you on Twitter (@shala_darkstone).
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  87. Here's my tweet - http://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/24964133765
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  88. If I win, I would definitely choose the medium size.

    stephy905@hotmail.com

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  89. My favorite design is the Intriguing open heart with crystal dangles

    http://www.flexi8.com/0974.html

    stephy905@hotmail.com

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  90. I subscribe to your blog by email #1

    stephy905@hotmail.com

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  91. I follow you on twitter - stephy905

    stephy905@hotmail.com

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  92. Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/stephy905/status/24966739252

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  93. Blogged #1

    http://stephanie-laplante.blogspot.com/2010/09/flexi-8-giveaway.html

    stephy905@hotmail.com

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  94. Blogged #2

    http://stephanie-laplante.blogspot.com/2010/09/flexi-8-giveaway.html

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  95. Blogged #3

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  96. Blogged #4

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  97. Blogged #5

    http://stephanie-laplante.blogspot.com/2010/09/flexi-8-giveaway.html

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  98. After seeing the video, I would choose small and medium. Pretty cool and helpful video.

    dorcontest at gmail dot com

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  99. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/25092231916

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  100. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/25134109945

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  101. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/25236284971

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  102. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/25236284971

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  103. I think I would need the medium size.

    felecia@twinoaksfl.org

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  104. I like the Floral covered heart with pink and burgundy flower beads.

    felecia@twinoaksfl.org

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  105. I like the French twist.

    felecia@twinoaksfl.org

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  106. email subscriber

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  107. http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/25321693833

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