Abstract: A system for carrying out a treatment of the head of hair, especially a shampooing operation, to be connected to at least one water inlet, the system including at least one source of cosmetic product, an adjustment device making it possible to modify at least one usage characteristic of at least one product conveyed to the head of hair, a user interface, enabling the user: to select a setting, the system being configured to act on the adjustment device as a function of the selected setting, and to input at least one item of information relating to a treatment result obtained with the selected setting.

Abstract: A hair-shaping device comprising a winding core, a rotatably drivable entraining element with an axis of rotation which corresponds to the longitudinal axis of the winding core, the entraining element designed to grasp a strand of hair and to wind the strand of hair around the winding core, and a housing that encloses the winding core, wherein the radial distance of the inside of the housing from the lateral surface of the winding core in the region of a winding space is sufficiently large such that winding the strand of hair onto the winding core is not hindered. The housing comprises a slot extending in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the winding core. The entraining element is arranged inside the winding space.

Abstract: A universal hair scent diffuser having a hollow upper body hingedly affixed to a lower body, the upper body having an open end that houses an interior lining therein made of heat resistant elastomeric material, wherein the lining is graduated at the open end to facilitate a press fit connection to a barrel end of a conventional hand hair dryer. The lower body houses a wire mesh that receives a scented disc thereon. The upper body has a wire mesh located at a lower open end. The scented sheet is placed between both wire meshes when the upper body and lower body are in a latch position. The diffuser is then fitted on the barrel end. The user may then turn on the hair dryer to the desired fan and heat levels and the sheet is vaporized providing a pleasant and refreshing aromatic scent onto the user's hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair styling device. According to the invention the hair styling device comprises a body adapted to accommodate a length of hair, the body having a primary opening through which the length of hair may pass; a rotatable element adapted to engage the length of hair adjacent to the primary opening; an elongate member around which, in use, the length of hair is wound by the rotatable element; a movable panel having an open position in which the primary opening is open to receive the length of hair, and a closed position in which the primary opening is covered, the movable panel having a heating element.

Abstract: Provided is a dryer for drying hair or the like while evenly spraying a liquid such as a medical agent without causing the same to drip off. The dryer includes: a main body having an air outlet; and an atomizer. The atomizer includes: a container detachably attached to the main body; and an ultrasonic vibration unit close to the air outlet and atomizing the liquid in the container through an ultrasonic vibrator. Disposed around a downstream side of an outlet hole is an absorber with a passage communicated with the outlet hole that is on a downstream side of the ultrasonic vibrator in a casing composing the ultrasonic vibration unit. Formed on an inner wall of the outlet hole are thin grooves extended from the ultrasonic vibrator toward the absorber. Thus, droplets on the inner wall pass through the thin grooves before being absorbed by the absorber via capillary action.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a multifunctional hairbrush are disclosed. The multifunctional hairbrush is configured to deliver a bioactive compound/biologically active molecule or a mixture of bioactive compounds/biologically active molecules for growth and protection of hair. Furthermore, the multifunctional hairbrush can be integrated with a low intensity light module to activate a bioactive compound/biologically active molecule or a mixture of bioactive compounds/biologically active molecules for growth and protection of hair.

Abstract: Disclosed is a synthetic hair styling apparatus, and a method of using the same to curl or otherwise style synthetic hair. The device includes an electrically heated bottle having an insulated body, a handle, a lid, and a heating unit. The device may be connected to a power adapter so that the heating unit may heat the water contained within the insulated body to a desired temperature. Thereafter, the insulated body maintains the temperature of the water for an extended period of time. The insulated body is constructed to receive strands of synthetic hair therein, so as to wet the hair with hot water without applying excessive heat directly to the hair. The device may be carried via the handle to prevent the user from burning his or her hand. In this way, the present invention provides a convenient and safe method of styling synthetic hair.

Abstract: There is provided with a method for humidifying hair and reducing hair damage that humidifies hair readily and improves hair damage with the use of both positive ions and negative ions. A positive ion generation means for discharging electricity between electrodes applied by a voltage to generate positive ions combined to water molecules and a negative ion generation means for discharging electricity between electrodes applied by a voltage to generate negative ions combined to water molecules are prepared. Hair is humidified and hair damage is reduced by irradiation of hair with the positive and negative ions generated respectively by the positive ion generation means and the negative ion generation means.

Abstract: A hair iron has two hingedly connected arms between which hair may be clamped and heated. A heating element is included on one or both arms, regulated by a temperature controller. A compartment is formed in one or both arms to hold a capsule for containing a fluid, and a connector, which includes liquid passing ports and a gas passing ports, the connector forming a coupling between the capsule and a pump and dispensing outlets within the arm. As the pump is pressed, gas passes through the connector into the capsule, creating pressure to force out liquid. The liquid passes through the connector and arm to exit at dispensing outlets located near the heaters. The fluid may be converted to steam by the heating elements.

Abstract: A hair styler capable of producing steam not only can produce steam to assistant the user doing hair style, but also that the hair styler is provided with leak proof members between the respective parts of the hair styler, which can provide better sealing effect and prevent water leakage problems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair care device (1), having a handle (3), a application head (4) which can be connected to the handle (3) and has a hair treatment device (5), particularly a bristle and/or a tooth field, and having an ion discharging device (9) with at least one ion outlet (11) for discharging ions onto the hair. According to the invention, the hair care device (1) is characterized in that the application head (4) and/or a part of the housing surrounding the ion outlet (11) has at least one grounding surface for dissipating/limiting electrical charges. Advantageously, the ions are discharged exclusively from the back (8) of the device facing away from the hair treatment device (5), while the grounding surface can be provided on the application head (4) on the front side of the device.

Abstract: An integrated hair drying and hair treatment system is provided, including an attachment for a heated hair styling device, including a supply of hair conditioner disposed on the attachment so that the conditioner is dispensed upon said attachment contacting the hair.

Abstract: A hair care appliance for application of vapor to dry hair to provide humidity to the hair, including a housing defining an inner cavity, a vapor-generating system positioned at least partially within the cavity, and a spacer including a cap, a plurality of spacer elements projecting outwardly from the cap, and an aperture through the cap. The spacer elements partially define therebetween a work area in which the hair is gathered. The vapor-generating system discharges vapor through the aperture to the work area for application to the hair.

Abstract: A steam hairdressing apparatus to style the hair, including: a first and a second jaw arranged facing one another, a first treatment surface borne by the first jaw and a second treatment surface borne by the second jaw, the surfaces intended to grasp a lock of hair, a reservoir of liquid, a means of vaporization of the liquid in fluid communication with the reservoir, a steam distribution means in communication with the means of vaporization, comprising one or more steam distribution orifices in the direction of a lock of hair, the means of vaporization comprising a first vaporization chamber forming a unique volume, a second vaporization chamber equipped with a plurality of baffles, said chambers in fluid communication, the internal volume (V1) of the first chamber being greater than the internal volume (V2) of the second chamber.

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: Hair grooming device comprising a head, a nebuliser, a power supply therefore and a reservoir containing a composition to be applied to the hair during use by the nebuliser, the composition comprising a solution comprising hydrocarbon having an average carbon chain length of 13 or less and a benefit agent, and wherein the composition has a viscosity of 4.5 cSt or less 25° C.

Abstract: Hair grooming device comprising a head, a nebuliser, a power supply therefore and a reservoir containing a composition to be applied to the hair during use by the nebuliser, the composition comprising an emulsified composition wherein the viscosity of the emulsion is less than 8 CSt 25° C.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for the steam treatment of hair, comprising a housing including a liquid tank, a means for supplying a steam generator with liquid, one or more openings for dispensing the steam thus generated towards a lock of hair, and a hair shaping device that comprises at least one treatment surface brought into contact with said lock of hair. The generator is supplied with liquid by an electric pump.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair styling aid (1), in particular for curling hair. The hair styling aid (1) comprises guide means (16) for receiving a length of hair to be styled, and a rotatable element (20). In use, the rotatable element (20) rotates relative to the guide means (16), pushing a portion of the hair to one side and thereby causing it to be wound around a central protrusion (36).

Abstract: An apparatus for the steam treatment of hair, comprising a housing including a liquid tank, a means for supplying a steam generator with liquid, one or more openings for dispensing the steam thus generated towards a lock of hair, and a hair shaping device that comprises at least one treatment surface provided with heating means and brought into contact with a lock of hair. The steam generator includes a heating member that is thermally independent from said treatment surface.

Abstract: In a hair dryer with a brush emitting minus ion to a hair in brushing, effect of the minus ion for hair treatment is increased. The hair dryer is comprised of a main body and a brush unit detachably engaged with an air outlet of the main body. A plurality of ion outlets is provided on a housing of the main body and disposed outside of the air outlet so that minus ion is emitted toward the brush unit. Since the minus ion emitted from the ion outlet is not shielded by the hair in brushing, the minus ion can be sprayed widely to the hair, and not directly heated by hot air flow blowing from the brush unit.

Abstract: A conditioner infuser cartridge for use with a dryer attachment having an attachment end for engagement with a hair dryer barrel, an opposite air outlet end and a perforated portion between the ends having at least one air intake, the cartridge configured for engagement near the attachment end and including a conditioner element constructed and arranged for retaining a supply of vaporizable conditioner and a support frame receiving the conditioner element and securing same in the attachment.

Abstract: An automatic hair washing device including a basin having a hollow interior, a plurality of rotating nozzle assemblies rigidly connected to the interior of the basin for spraying a plurality of selected liquids onto the hair of the user of the automatic hair washing device of the invention, and a hood rotatably connected to basin, the hood having flexible face cover therein for covering the hair and ears of the user of the automatic hair washing device of the invention.

Abstract: A styling and curling hairbrush 1 having an elongated tubular body 6 with an interior hollow volume along the longitudinal extent to forming air channel 7. A hot air stream 17 enters the open end of body 6. Body 6 has air exit openings 9 connecting the air channel 7 with the outer shell surface of the tubular body 6. Several bristle rows B1–B3 are distributed circumferentially on the tubular body. An air stream divider 3 is in front of the bristle rows B1–B3. A hot air stream 17 is divided by the air stream divider into an air stream 18 flowing into the air channel 7 and one flowing along the outer shell surface of the tubular body 6. The bristle rows B1–B3 of the brush 1 are spaced apart from one another. Each bristle row B1–B3 is next to an air guidance element L1–L3 closed in the radial direction and forming at least one flow channel 12, 16 and is open toward at least an adjacent bristle row B1, B2, B3.

Abstract: In order to dress a subject's hair using the two first and second kinds of medicine solutions, a hood must be once taken off. Therefore, in order to apply the second medicine solution, the position of the hood must be adjusted so that the head is centrally located at the hood. This adjustment is troublesome for both the operator and subject. In order to obviate such inconvenience, a hair dressing device equipped with a hood D includes a fixed hood 71 and an opening/closing hood 72 into which said hood is divided, said opening/closing hood being openably attached to said fixed hood. In this case, said opening/closing hood 72 is opened/closed so that said fixed hood 71 is opened from above.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cumulative hair-dyeing temporary hairdye comprising 0.01 to 3% by weight of an acid dye as a colorant, 0.1 to 10% by weight of a nonionic or anionic silicone base resin, 3 to 20% by weight of a hair-dyeing aid, 30 to 80% by weight of a lower alcohol and 5 to 50% by-weight of water and having a pH of 2 to 5 and a viscosity of 100 mPa·s or less and a production process for a cumulative hair-dyeing temporary hairdye, wherein the respective components are blended in such an order that at least a nonionic or anionic silicone base resin and a lower alcohol are mixed to prepare a vehicle, and then the other components are blended therewith and stirred.

Abstract: An integrated hot air hair styling device with a hair care segment or a hair care segment attachable to a hair dryer is disclosed. The hair care segment has the following sections: Two articulated arms having substantially complementary facing surfaces forming a first hair styling gap. A flow channel for conducting the air stream from the hot air blower to the hair care segment and into at least one of the arms. Air escape openings connected with flow channel(s) in the arm(s). A curved outer surface on an arm with air escape openings. A hair styling finger with a complementarily curved surface is pivotably mounted to the arm with the curved surface, and extends longitudinally with this arm, forming a second hair styling gap between this arm and the hair styling finger. A brush attachment can be placed over both of arms, with air escape openings between its bristles.

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrodes. An outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hot air generator having hand fastening means; projecting therefrom there is a rigid tube with a lower outlet, tilted so as to face the hair, and a rotatably mounted flexible hose, attached in the same manner at its other end and having a handgrip provided with an internal tube; the distal end of said internal tube can be alternately attached either to a brush intended for brushing purposes, having aeration holes in its body, or to a flat surface ironing accessory, said accessory being complemented by a similar and opposed accessory connected to the rigid tube, so that any of the two operations may be conducted with only one hand; the first operation by directing the air flow from the rigid tube towards the hair external layers while carrying out the styling and drying operations of the hair internal layers by means of the cylindrical brush, and the second operation, by contacting the flat area of the rigid tube ironing accessory, heated by the latter, with the external layer

Abstract: A moisturizing hairdressing apparatus including an main unit, a handpiece, an injection chamber, and an injecting tube. The main unit generates steam to moisturize one's hair. The handpiece movably attached to said main unit. The injection chamber is accommodated in said handpiece and receives the steam supplied through a pipe connected to the bottom part thereof from the main-unit. The injecting tube injects the steam to one's hair through a nozzle provided at one end thereof. In this apparatus, an outlet of said pipe is positioned between the nozzle and an inlet opposite to said nozzle of said injecting tube.

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract: A hair styling device for smoothing and straightening hair strands on a scalp region, comprising, in combination: two hingedly attached, movably opposed arms each of said arms comprising a hair strand gripping means; heating means incorporated into the gripping means for providing heat to the hair strands; a reservoir in fluid communication with a means of delivery of the gripping means which delivers a nonvolatile styling active delivered as droplets having a Dv(90) of less than about 30 microns. A method for straightening hair strands on a scalp region wherein hair to be straightened is passed under tension between a gripping means, wherein the gripping means provides a heating means, and a styling active comprising nonvolatile compounds, wherein the styling active is delivered as droplets having a Dv(90) of less than about 30 microns.

Abstract: Apparatus for hairstyling by means of steam, having a winding part (1) which extends longitudinally for winding the hair around, which winding part (1) comprises a heating element (2) which extends longitudinally, an evaporation channel (5) which extends longitudinally and has an exit (40) and is in thermal contact with the heating element (2), a steam outlet (10) which extends longitudinally, and a distribution space which connects the exit (40) of the evaporation channel (5) to the steam outlet (10). The distribution space is formed by a number of longitudinally extending distribution channels (6) which are made of a thermally conducting material and are in close thermal contact with the heating element (2) along substantially their entire length. In this way, dripping of water from the apparatus during use in varying positions is prevented.

Abstract: In a device (1) for applying an additive to hair comprising a longitudinally extending base part (2) for making contact with the hair during operation, which base part (2) comprises a distribution system (3) for additive, which distribution system (3) has an inlet (4) which is connected to an additive dispenser (5) and has outlets (6) for applying the additive to the hair during operation, a flowpath (7,7′) is present between the inlet (4) and each outlet (6), which flow path comprises at least one ramification point (8), said flow paths (7,7′) having a substantially identical flow resistance measured from the inlet (4) to each outlet (6). Additive originating from the inlet (4) during operation and following the flow paths (7,7′) to each outlet (6) will reach all outlets (6) practically simultaneously, and the additive flow-rate through each outlet is substantially the same.

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract: A beauty appliance includes a steam ejection device and a mist ejection device. The steam ejection device includes a steam ejection nozzle through which steam is configured to be ejected. The mist ejection device includes a mist ejection nozzle through which the liquid is configured to be ejected as mist and which is positioned in relation to the steam ejection nozzle such that ejection flow of the steam in the steam ejection nozzle causes a flow of the liquid toward the mist ejection nozzle from a mist liquid tank.

Abstract: In a device (1) for applying an additive to hair comprising a longitudinally extending base part (2) for making contact with the hair during operation, which base part (2) comprises a distribution system (3) for additive, which distribution system (3) has an inlet (4) which is connected to an additive dispenser (5) and has outlets (6) for applying the additive to the hair during operation, a flowpath (7,7′) is present between the inlet (4) and each outlet (6), which flow path comprises at least one ramification point (8), said flow paths (7,7′) having a substantially identical flow resistance measured from the inlet (4) to each outlet (6). Additive originating from the inlet (4) during operation and following the flow paths (7,7′) to each outlet (6) will reach all outlets (6) practically simultaneously, and the additive flow-rate through each outlet is substantially the same.

Abstract: A beauty appliance includes a steam ejection device and a mist ejection device. The steam ejection device includes a steam ejection nozzle through which steam is configured to be ejected. The mist ejection device includes a mist ejection nozzle through which the liquid is configured to be ejected as mist and which is positioned in relation to the steam ejection nozzle such that ejection flow of the steam in the steam ejection nozzle causes a flow of the liquid toward the mist ejection nozzle from a mist liquid tank.

Abstract: In a device (1) for applying an additive to hair, comprising a longitudinally extending base part (2) for making contact with the hair during operation, which base part (2) comprises a distribution system (3) for additive, which distribution system (3) has an inlet (4) which is connected to an additive dispenser (5), and which distribution system has outlets (6) for applying the additive to the hair during operation, the distribution system (3) comprises a carrier element (10) with distribution channels (7) which is covered by a covering element (11), while said carrier element (10) and covering element (11) are detachably connected to each other. Detaching of the carrier element (10) from the covering element (11) uncovers the carrier element (10) with the distribution channels (7) so that the distribution system (3) becomes accessible for cleaning purposes. Consequently, the distribution system (3) can be kept clean in an easy manner and a good hairstyling performance of the device (1) is safeguarded.

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.

Abstract: A hair brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects the hair and scalp being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow "U"-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone.

Abstract: A portable hair dryer that utilizes portable stove and portable grill sized propane tanks to supply fuel to a heat exchanger including a gas burner. The discharge vent of the heat exchanger includes a flame arrester screen at least three inches form the outer edge thereof.

Abstract: An instrument for styling hair comprises a housing (9), a carrier (10, 11) which is movable supported by the carrier (10, 11), elongate hair guides (12, 13, 14) which project from the carrier (10, 11), a passage (15) for allowing hot air to pass through, and an air guide (17) which is controllable so as to direct the air stream in dependence upon forces exerted on the hair guides (12, 13, 14). The passage (15) and the carrier (10, 11) are adapted to influence the discharge direction in dependence upon the position of the carrier (10, 11) with respect to the housing (9). As the air guide (17) and the carrier (10, 11) are constructed in such a manner that the effective passage area of the passage (15) remains substantially constant when the discharge direction is changed, the air output and the temperature of the emerging air changes hardly when the discharge direction is changed. The hair-style is better under control and less combing and brushing is necessary.

Abstract: A hair styling iron having an elongated barrel having a front end and a rear end, the barrel including a heat plate with a corrugated surface composed of a plurality of concavities and convexities arranged along a direction transverse to the length of the barrel and extending along the length of the barrel, the heat plate formed with a plurality of steam vents; a hand grip extending from the rear end of the barrel; a heater mounted in the barrel to heat the heat plate; a steam generator incorporated in the barrel to generate steam which is discharged from the steam vents; and a hair clamping member pivoted at a connection between the barrel and the hand grip for pivotal movement between a closed position of mating with the heat plate and an open position disengaged from the heat plate.

Abstract: A hair restoring apparatus comprises a helmetlike cap having a sealing ring formed around a brim portion into which compressed air is supplied, and provided with an air inlet/outlet, steam inlets and hair restorer inlets. A pneumatic machine is connected to the air inlet/outlet of the cap and to the sealing ring formed around the brim portion of the cap by way of pipes, a steam generator is connected to the steam inlets of the cap by way of pipes, and a hair restorer supply unit for storing a hair restorer is connected to the hair restorer inlets of the cap by way of pipes. The cap is put on the head to form a sealed space between the cap and the head, steam is jetted into the sealed space after evacuating the latter to expand and to clean portions of the scalp around hair roots, a hair restorer is jetted into the evacuated, sealed space, and then compressed air is jetted into the sealed space to promote the penetration of the hair restorer into the portions of the scalp around hair roots.

Abstract: The Hair Straightening Nozzle of the present invention includes a nozzle suitable for attachment to a typical hand-held hair blow dryer, and is formed with two parallel rows of teeth disposed on opposite sides of the nozzle such that the air from the hair blow dryer passes from the nozzle, through the nozzle opening, and between the two rows of teeth. A heating bar is located between the rows of teeth and in the stream of heated air, and is formed of a heat-conducting material, such as steel. The heating bar, heated by the heated air passing through the nozzle, extends slightly higher than the base of the teeth, such that as the teeth are pulled through the hair, the hair passes over the heating bar and the heated bar straightens the hair.

Abstract: A hair brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects the hair and scalp being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow "U"-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone.

Abstract: A hair-styling device containing a hand attachmentt and a source for heated air under pressure connected to the hand attachment. The hand attachment is made up of a heat-reflecting member, bands for attaching the hand attachment to a hand, an air chamber, and bristles attached to the air chamber. In one embodiment, the hand attachment is substantially hand shaped and the attachment bands are located on the fingers and wrist so as to allow easy attachment to the hand of the user. In another embodiment, the hand attachment is substantially rectangular in shape and the attachment bands are connected to the sides. Heated air may leave the air chamber through openings in the air chamber between the bristles. Alternatively, air may leave the air chamber through ducts in the bristles. The source of heated air contains a heater and a pump. Preferably, the source is in a base which contains a holder for the hand attachment. The hand attachment is useful in providing a brush for simultaneously drying and styling hair.

Abstract: A pulse injection steam hairsetter which efficiently and safely heats hair curlers prior to use includes a housing that has a base for placement on a supporting surface and defines a recess for a replaceable water canister, the housing also defining a treatment chamber in which a hair curler can be placed and including a pulse steam supply mechanism for supplying pulses of steam to the treatment chamber, and more particularly to internally of a hair curler placed therein. The pulse steam supply mechanism includes an electric heating device for supplying steam to the treatment chamber, a manually operable bellows pump device, and hoses for delivering water from a water canister positioned in the recess to the bellows pump device and from the bellows pump device to the heating device. A one way valve between the bellows pump device and the heating device controls the flow of water in the proper direction. A cover can enclose the treatment chamber and be used to operate the bellows pump device.