Abstract: A hair styling tool includes a body, a cylinder extending from the body, the cylinder rotatable relative to the body, a motor for rotating the cylinder, a heater to heat the cylinder, and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body. The hair styling tool may have a generally clam shell configuration, wherein the styling arm is movable between an open position in which the styling arm is distant the cylinder and a closed position in which the styling arm is proximate to the cylinder, such as contacting the cylinder. The styling arm may also include a brush head with fixed or retractable bristles and/or a smoothing plate.

Abstract: A cosmetic device for applying mascara and curling eyelashes simultaneously utilizing a heating means is disclosed. The cosmetic device comprises a battery housing, a brushing unit, a mascara container and a printed circuit board. The battery housing stores a battery and includes a battery cap, an over cap, a switch knob and an indicator. The brushing unit is designed for applying the mascara and curling the eyelashes simultaneously. The brushing unit includes a rod, a heating bar having a mascara brush and a comb brush and a heating means located inside the heating bar. The switch knob is designed to on/off the cosmetic device and the indicator indicates whether the switch knob is on/off. The heating means is adaptable to efficiently heat the brushing unit to make the mascara more liquid thereby allowing mascara application easily and evenly on the eyelashes of a user.

Abstract: A method of imparting a shape memory effect to hair may include administrating an effective amount of a hair-conditioning agent to hair. The hair-conditioning agent may include a shape memory polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, an acrylic acid copolymer, a pyridine-based copolymer, and a pyrrolidone copolymer.

Abstract: A hair styling tool includes a body, a cylinder extending from the body, the cylinder rotatable relative to the body, a motor for rotating the cylinder, a heater to heat the cylinder, and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body. The hair styling tool may have a generally clam shell configuration, wherein the styling arm is movable between an open position in which the styling arm is distant the cylinder and a closed position in which the styling arm is proximate to the cylinder, such as contacting the cylinder. The styling arm may also include a brush head with fixed or retractable bristles and/or a smoothing plate.

Abstract: A vibrating hair styling device for straightening and smoothing hair is disclosed. The vibrating hair styling device comprises a pair of arms extending from a pair of arms, a magnet, a noncontact switch, a power on/off switch, a vibrating motor, a control circuit and a power cord. The pair of arms includes an upper arm and a lower arm. An upper heating plate is attached at a distal end of an inner surface of the upper arm and a lower heating plate is attached at a proximal end of an inner surface of the lower arm. The noncontact switch is arranged in magnetic communication with the magnet. The on/off switch turns on when the magnet and the noncontact switch approach each other and transfer vibrations to the upper heating plate and the lower heating plate thereby allowing a user to straighten the hair.

Abstract: Method and hair tool for styling hair, the hair tool having at least one heatable element, a temperature regulator associated with the heatable element to control the temperature of the heatable element, a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the heatable element, a compensation means operatively connected to the temperature regulator for compensating temperature drops or increases to which the heatable element is subjected when styling a hair lock. The hair tool further contains a programmable electronic control that controls operational features of the hair tool to implement a method of analyzing the hair lock and setting the hair tool to an optimal styling temperature calculated for the hair lock.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a hair-heating device for applying heat to hair. The hair-heating device has a moisture-temperature setting and a dry-temperature setting less than moisture-temperature setting. A moisture sensor detects a moisture-indicating parameter of the hair, and generates a moisture-indicating signal indicative of whether the hair is at or below a predetermined moisture threshold level. A control circuit adjusts the temperature of the hair-heating device from the moisture-temperature setting to the dry-temperature setting in response to the moisture sensor generating a moisture-indicating signal indicative of the hair being at or below the predetermined moisture threshold level. The hair-heating device is active in the dry-temperature setting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair styling appliance (100, 100?, 100?) comprising at least one heater (103, 104) having plurality of heating zones (Z1-Z5). The heating zones are independently operable arranged along the length of the heater. The sequential arrangement of the independently operable heating zones helps to improve the thermal control of the hair styling appliance. The hair styling appliance may be a hair straightener, curling tong, curling wand or a crimping iron.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a curling component generally proximate to the hair-heating surface and operatively connected to at least one of first and second arms of the apparatus. The curling component has a curling edge selectively movable laterally with respect to a hair-heating surface of the apparatus to configure the curling component between a retracted configuration, in which the curling edge is spaced a retracted lateral distance from a lateral edge of the hair-heating surface, and an extended configuration, in which the curling edge is spaced an extended lateral distance, greater than the retracted lateral distance, from the lateral edge of the hair-heating surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for straightening keratin fibres, comprising: (i) a step in which a straightening composition containing at least two denaturing agents is applied to the keratin fibres, (ii) a step in which the temperature of the keratin fibres is raised, using a heating means, to a temperature of between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: A method for curling hair includes the steps of coiling a portion of hair around an elongate rod formed of heat resistant material and applying a heated hair styling iron to the hair to heat the hair for a period of time sufficient for setting the curl in the hair. The hair styling iron and the rod are then removed from the hair. A hair curling kit for performing the method is included, which has a hair curling device with a rod and a hair styling iron.

Abstract: A red light emitting device for use with a hair product and a blow dryer. The device with composition is suitable for permanently reshaping human hair by non-chemical means.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising: i) a sugar comprising from three to four waters of crystallisation, esp. lactulose; ii) at least one further ingredient selected from the group consisting of a suitable carrier, a styling polymer or a surfactant.

Abstract: A hair non-permanent styling composition comprising: i) an oligosaccharide comprising 3 to 7 sugar units in which the linkage group between the sugar units is an ?1-4 link; and ii) at least one further ingredient selected from the group consisting of a suitable carrier, a styling polymer or a surfactant.

Abstract: The multi-zone heated hair appliance disclosed herein allows for styling of hair utilizing multiple different heating temperature levels without the need for repeated cool down or heat up periods when a different temperature is desired for a particular use during a styling session. More particularly, a heated member of the appliance is provided in which different heated temperature zones are provided. The multiple temperature zones may be simultaneously heated up to different temperatures. Thus, when a user desires a particular temperature for a particular styling technique the desired temperature is readily available by applying the hair to the desired temperature zone. In this manner multiple different styling temperatures are readily available without the need for waiting for the appliance to heat up or cool down.

Abstract: A hair roller and roller cover that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths that directly affect the disulfide bonds in hair (and may also affect alterations in secondary protein structure). The invention includes methods of perming hair and a kit of infrared emitting hair rollers.

Abstract: A hair curling iron that forms spiral curls having an integral vacuum system and an internal heating tube is designed to eliminate the need for manual rotation of the entire curling iron when forming spiral hair curls. The curling iron provides a slot into which the hair is pulled by an integral vacuum fan mounted within the handle and controlled by an on/off pushbutton. When activated, the vacuum fan pulls the hair into the curling iron and around an interior heating tube. After several seconds, the pushbutton is released and a spiral curl is pulled out of the curling iron. A separate illuminating switch provides control of the heating portion of the curling iron. The danger of accidental burns is greatly reduced due to the interior location of the hot surfaces.

Abstract: A hair treatment device and a corresponding method for treating hair are disclosed. The hair treatment device is suitable for heating hair and has a heating element that is heated to a starting temperature and whose temperature is regulated by a temperature control. The hair treatment device has a sensor that measures data from which a parameter based on the condition of the hair can be generated, wherein the parameter influences the temperature control.

Abstract: A reusable self-heating hair roller includes a fluid holding body containing a supercoolable fluid. The fluid holding body may be implemented in many ways, including as non-permeable, incorruptible, air-tight film, bladder or casing. The supercoolable fluid, such as sodium acetate or equivalent, uses thermochemistry to produce on command an exothermic crystallization process that generates the heat needed to style and or curl the hair. A nucleation initiator initiates a nucleation event that propagates the crystallization to harnesses the latent heat of fusion and create the heat. The nucleation initiator may be situated so that it is generally sequestered or otherwise held in a way where it is prevented from free floating within the supercoolable fluid, yet at the same time remains in full communication with the fluid.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hair treatment agent-holder 1A which is a holder impregnated with a hair treatment agent to hold the same therein, and the holder is provided with a base material 3 capable of being impregnated with the hair treatment agent to hold the same therein, detachably attached to hair styling means for styling hair, and formed to enable the outflow of the hair treatment agent. There can be provided a hair treatment agent-holder which facilitates hair-surface conditioning by the hair treatment agent and promotes the penetration of the hair treatment agent into the hair to achieve a treatment effect, a hair styling device, and a hair styling method. It becomes possible not only to easily handle the hair treatment agent but also to improve a workability.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus (10) is disclosed as including a heating barrel (20) and a protecting sleeve (28) which covers part of the heating barrel, the protective sleeve including a wall (30) with a helical slot (32) allowing a tress of hair to be received through the slot to contact the heating barrel.

Abstract: An improved hair styling device comprises heating elements and heat retaining clips inside the device's housing. The clips present concave inner faces, and form an enclosed space when in a closed position. A heat retaining means with an elevated heat capacity is incorporated into the clips adjacent the inner surface of the jaws of the clips; and also presents a concave surface to the inside of the clips when in a closed position. The heating elements comprise elongated heating rods with multiple heating locations along their length. Each heating location comprises an enlarged convex area on the surface of the heating rods. The heating locations are complimentary to the shape of the heat retaining means, and therefore heat the clips quickly and evenly.

Abstract: Hair styling apparatus (1) comprising:—a first arm (2) comprising a first heatable element (3),—a second arm (4) comprising a second heatable element (5), said second arm being connected to said first arm (2) in such a way to allow the opening and closure of the apparatus (1) by respectively moving said arms (2, 4) away and close one to each other;—temperature regulation means, associated to said heatable elements (3, 5), comprising a heat source (7, 8) and a temperature sensor (9) for regulating the temperature of said heatable elements (3, 5); characterised in that it also comprises compensation means, operatively connected to said temperature regulation means, for compensating temperature drops to which said heatable elements (3, 5) are subjected when styling a hair lock.

Abstract: A new hair treatment device is provided for providing lift at the root portion of the hair near the scalp to thereby create volume and body to otherwise limp or flat hair. An embodiment of such a device includes first and second arms. A pivot movably joining the arms about the pivot is provided wherein each arm includes a hair-engaging surface. A heat source is provided for at least one of the hair-engaging surfaces. Each hair-engaging surface has a width suitable for treating a portion of the hair proximate the head, wherein by treating a portion of hair near the scalp, it provides lift and body to the head of hair. A method for adding lift to a head of hair using a hair crimping tool includes the steps of selecting hair from a head of hair for treatment; and using the tool to treat at least one portion of the selected hair proximate the roots of the hairs.

Abstract: A wrap curling device is disclosed which comprises a triangular or quadrilateral shaped, dual-sided pouch which further comprises a heat absorbent material. The heat absorbent material will preferably gain moisture from the air as it is heated. The exterior of the pouch is preferably constructed of a breathable fabric that is durable enough to withstand slight stretching and rolling after being heated for short periods of time. The wrap is capable of curling an entire head of hair at one time, without prior sectioning of the hair, and can be left in the hair and worn in a bun as a fashion accessory. A method of using the wrap is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating hair fibers, wherein the hair fibers are not fixed with an oxidizing composition, comprising the following steps: applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition containing no ceramide, comprising at least one reducing agent chosen from thiols and at least one cosmetic active agent chosen from polymeric active agents; increasing the temperature of the hair fibers with a heating iron at a temperature of at least 60° C., wherein the temperature of the hair fibers may be increased before or after optionally rinsing the hair fibers.

Abstract: “COLOR AND HARD ANODIZING PROCESS FOR APPLICATION ON METAL PLATES OF HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND MODELING MANUAL EQUIPMENT”, refers to the present invention for improvement applied in hard and color anodization process, especially used in metallic elements of equipment normally employed to straighten and modeling hairs, also traditionally known as “hair straightener”, “board” or “straightening plate” and it can be optionally applied also in other type of equipment of same kind used to produce curly hair.

Abstract: A hair styling tool kit has cylindrical hair roller(s) having bristles positioned on exterior thereof, an open proximate end, a closed distant end and an inner cavity. A magnet is fitted in the distant end of the hair roller, and a mating magnet is fitted in a roller engaging portion of the handle. The handle is configured to detachably engage the proximate end of the hair roller(s), one at a time, and facilitate rolling of hair on the hair roller(s). The magnets retain the hair roller engaged with the handle during the hair rolling process while rotation of the hair roller in relation to the handle is prevented.

Abstract: A hair styling tool kit has cylindrical hair roller(s) having bristles positioned on exterior thereof, a proximate end, a distant end and an opening formed in the proximate end. A handle is configured to detachably engage the proximate end of the hair roller(s), one at a time, and facilitate rolling of hair on the hair roller(s). The body of the hair roller(s) is manufactured from heat absorbing material that helps in transmitting heat to the hair rolled on the hair roller(s).

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is a method for treating hair fibres which comprises: (i) the application to hair fibres of steam, (ii) the shaping of these hair fibres at a temperature of greater than 50° C., the application of the steam and the shaping being unconnected. The method of the present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain rapid shaping of the hair fibres while improving their cosmetic properties.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to hair styling devices for curling and/or styling hair. In one embodiment, the hair styling device includes a glove with a cylinder removably or permanently attached thereto. The glove may be heat-resistant and the cylinder may be heat-conducting. In one embodiment, the cylinder may be positioned in a palm region of the glove. The glove may be utilized by a user to curl hair by wrapping a length of hair around the cylinder or a section of the cylinder. The hair may be curled by providing heated air (e.g., via a blow drier) onto the hair and cylinder, which may heat up so as to impart heat on the hair.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating keratinous fibers comprising: applying steam to the keratinous fibers at a rate of less than 5 g/min; and shaping the keratinous fibers at a temperature of greater than 50° C., wherein the application of the steam and the shaping of the keratinous fibers do not occur simultaneously. The method disclosed herein may make it possible for example to obtain rapid shaping of the keratinous fibers while improving their cosmetic properties and the comfort of the user.

Abstract: A permanent wave treatment apparatus comprises: a housing 3; a blower 1 which is installed within the housing to suck air and blow air; a steam separator 2 which is provided on the blower to remove water content from air sucked by suction force of the blower; an outlet hole formed in the housing through which air is spouted from the blower; hoods F mounted on the housing such that they are capable of being opened/closed freely; a plurality of rods R on which the hair of an object person is to be wound and in which air vent holes are formed; tubes 4 connected to the rods so as to keep the interior of the rods in a negative pressure by the suction force of the blower; and extraction member 5 which holds a plurality of the tubes such that they are capable of being extracted freely.

Abstract: A hair styling tool includes a body, a cylinder extending from the body, the cylinder rotatable relative to the body, a motor for rotating the cylinder, a heater to heat the cylinder, and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body. The hair styling tool may have a generally clam shell configuration, wherein the styling arm is movable between an open position in which the styling arm is distant the cylinder and a closed position in which the styling arm is proximate to the cylinder, such as contacting the cylinder. The styling arm may also include a brush head with fixed or retractable bristles and/or a smoothing plate.

Abstract: Provided are a device and a method for styling hair capable of reducing damage to hair, maintaining the elasticity and texture of the hair, and keeping the hair style for a long period of time. The hair styling device is equipped with an arm body 2 having an arm 2A and an arm 2B connected to each other, an oscillation means 3, and an oscillator 9. The arm body 2 is constituted such that it can retain or release the hair. The oscillation generated from the oscillation means 3 has a predetermined frequency from 1 to 20000 Hz. The oscillator 9 is constituted such that it can slide along the length direction of the arms 2A and 2B and at the same time can transmit the oscillation from the oscillation means to the hair retained by the arm 2 while sliding.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating keratinous fibers wherein the keratinous fibers are exposed to infrared radiation comprising wavelengths ranging from 700 to 1400 nanometers, such as ranging from 750 to 1400 nanometers, and optionally wavelengths ranging from 1400 nanometers to 1 millimeter, for instance, ranging from 1400 to 25,000 nanometers, such as ranging from 1400 to 15,000 nanometers. Also disclosed herein is a a device for heating keratinous fibers, such as the hair, for the implementation of the method according to the present disclosure, comprising at least one emitter of infrared radiation, wherein the infrared radiation comprises wavelengths ranging from 700 to 1400 nanometers, such as ranging from 750 to 1400 nanometers, and wavelengths ranging from 15,000 nanometers to 1 millimeter, such as ranging from 15,000 to 25,000 nanometers.

Abstract: Described are hair styling devices and methods. A hair straightening and drying device includes a hair blow dryer integrated into a flat iron and operable to dry damp hair placed within the flat iron. A hair straightening and drying device can include a handle portion housing a motorized fan, opposing distal arms housing heatable surfaces coupled to heating elements and at least one distal portion housing an air duct configured to receive air from the motorized fan and to channel the air to the hair that is being styled, and a hinge that provides for rotation of the distal portions in relation to the handle portion and each other. The motorized fan creates a pressure gradient causing air to flow into an air duct enclosed in one of the distal portions and the air is dispersed through openings in the duct onto hair that is being styled and dried. Each distal portion houses a heatable surface that is heated by a heating element.

Abstract: A hair-styling device having an essentially cylindrical heating part on which at least one heatable styling part is provided for heating the hair. At least one lateral limit of the styling part is designed here as a styling edge. At least one guide means is arranged around the styling part in at least some areas, with a guide edge running parallel to the styling edge.

Abstract: A rapidly heated mascara eyelash curler includes an eyelash shaping part having a heating unit to which high voltage power is supplied from a battery. The rapidly heated mascara eyelash curler can quickly drying a mascara liquid applied to the eyelashes by a mascara brush so as to help users finish eyelash makeup easy and fast. The high voltage battery fits in a space defined by a grip and a body of the mascara eyelash curler for serving as a power supply means. Terminals arranged at the connection of the body and the grip construct a circuit for the high voltage battery.

Abstract: A hair styling tool includes a body, a cylinder extending from the body, the cylinder rotatable relative to the body, a motor for rotating the cylinder, a heater to heat the cylinder, and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body. The hair styling tool may have a generally clam shell configuration, wherein the styling arm is movable between an open position in which the styling arm is distant the cylinder and a closed position in which the styling arm is proximate to the cylinder, such as contacting the cylinder. The styling arm may also include a brush head with fixed or retractable bristles and/or a smoothing plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for scrunching hair to achieved a desired hair styling effect. A user holds the housing portion of the apparatus and applies the scrunching portion to the user's hair, contracting and releasing the scrunching portion until a desired hair volume, luster and style is achieved.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus including a magnetron and a styling base in communication with the magnetron for styling a moistened lock of hair is provided. A shield removably encases the styling base for shielding microwave radiation emitted from the magnetron. The lock of hair is heated upon activation of the magnetron. Methods of curling and straightening hair are also provided.

Abstract: A permanent wave treatment device has a heating means (3) for setting hair of a to-be-treated person in a heated environment, a rod (R) on which the hair is wound and that is formed so that air can flow through it, a suction means (4) for making the pressure inside the rod negative, and a connection means (7) for connecting the rod and the suction means.

Abstract: A heated hairstyling clip, optionally with heat-transfer accessories, is provided for rapid informal (“scrunch”-type) hair styling. (To “scrunch” is to crumple, crush or squeeze something tightly together; for example, a handful of hair.) In one embodiment the clip is a pair of concave jaws, optionally with interlocking fingers, held together by a spring mechanism. The hair is set and secured within the heated hairstyling clip, optionally with accessories supplying additional heat, and the clip is then allowed to cool before being removed. The clip is heated by a device, which may be a microwave oven, a conventional oven, a heated bath, or a resistive heating element. Heating of the clip may be supplemented or replaced by a heatable clip liner, held between the clip and the hair being treated, or a heatable clip pad supplying heat to the clip and the hair, or a reservoir within the clip, or a styling element in contact with the hair.

Abstract: An iron for styling hair containing opposed plates having confronting surfaces for clamping a section of hair therebetween wherein surface one or both of the plates, is formed with a plurality of depressions, e.g., dimples, distributed over its surface. The depressions are of sizes that decrease from opposite outer edges of the plate toward the centerline of the plate. At least one of the plates is heated to a temperature in the range of 380° to 450° F. whereby heat can be applied to the section of hair while clamped between the plates. The plates are preferably formed of zeolite and coated with tourmaline. The hair iron is used to facilitate coloring of hair in which coloring is applied to the hair following which the hair is rinsed and is wet, in which the hair iron is used on the wet hair so as to dry the hair, in lieu of a hair dryer, thereby putting an end to all reactions in the coloring process.

Abstract: A hair styling tool includes a body, a cylinder extending from the body, the cylinder rotatable relative to the body, a motor for rotating the cylinder, a heater to heat the cylinder, and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body. The hair styling tool may have a generally clam shell configuration, wherein the styling arm is movable between an open position in which the styling arm is distant the cylinder and a closed position in which the styling arm is proximate to the cylinder, such as contacting the cylinder. The styling arm may also include a brush head with fixed or retractable bristles and/or a smoothing plate.

Abstract: There are provided hair irons. In a preferred embodiment an electric hair iron (1) comprises at least one heating element and control means comprising a temperature sensor and a control circuit. The control means is arranged such that power is only supplied to the heating element or elements when the temperature sensed by the sensor is at or above a predetermined minimum temperature. Also provided are methods of straightening hair.

Abstract: A hair styling device which may include a handle and a heating element connected to the handle. The handle can include a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The heating element may be connected to the distal end of the handle and include a surface. First and second combs may be arranged parallel to one another on opposite sides of the heating element and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle so that hair can be received through the combs and placed in proximity to the surface of the heating element.

Abstract: An improved hair styling device comprises heating elements and heat retaining clips inside the device's housing. The clips present concave inner faces, and form an enclosed space when in a closed position. A heat retaining means with an elevated heat capacity is incorporated into the clips adjacent the inner surface of the jaws of the clips; and also presents a concave surface to the inside of the clips when in a closed position. The heating elements comprise elongated heating rods with multiple heating locations along their length. Each heating location comprises an enlarged convex area on the surface of the heating rods. The heating locations are complimentary to the shape of the heat retaining means, and therefore heat the clips quickly and evenly.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic preparations for treating the hair containing exclusively ingredients which are stable up to at least 200 DEG C against thermal decomposition and the use of such preparations for shaping the hair and a method for temporary hair-shaping.