Abstract: This invention provides a unitary hair clip. More specifically, provided is an elastic midsection with a first portion extending from the midsection, the first portion having a first width. A second portion extends from the midsection opposite from the first portion. The second portion provides an aperture having a second width greater than the first width. The aperture is adapted to receive the first portion. The first portion, the second portion and the elastic midsection are formed as a contiguous seamless structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides hair styling devices worn on the user's head to give the appearance of greater hair volume. The invention is adapted to be worn in the hair without being seen using a mechanism that secures one's natural hair to the device allowing for coverage as well as hiding the device. The device may or may not have comb-like appendages. The device may have coloration that mimics the general color of one's hair. The invention also provides for methods of using the devices.

Abstract: A hair fastening and hair volume enhancing device is described which includes a thin flat strip, of bendable, lightweight flexible material having bristles on top and bottom sides thereof. A wire is positioned between sheaths of material forming the thin flat strip. The flat strip has a surface finish of a color and shine similar to a wearer's hair color and shine so that the device is imperceptible when worn by the wearer. A hair fastening and hair volume enhancing method using the device involves placing the hair device in hair, moving and/or bending the hair device in any direction, and attaching the hair to the device by means of the bristles on the surfaces of the hair device such that the hair device holds hair in place while also providing hair enhancement by holding the hair in a suspended position away from the scalp, thereby enhancing hair volume appearance while also holding hair in place.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attaching hair extensions into basic hair comprising the following steps: providing a carrier foil with a number of hair extensions into the lower arm having lower recesses of an application clamp, closing the application clamp by clamping together the—hingingly interconnected—upper arm and lower arm heating the connection elements by pressing heating projections of an pinch applicator in and through the upper openings of the application clamp onto the connection elements of the hair extensions.

Abstract: A winding and fastening device which utilizes a flexible body part (1-A), an elastic band and a pointed contoured stick, or pick, or rod (1-C) to arrange and secure flexible material, such as human or animal hair in a desired position.

Abstract: A hair treatment foil includes a first hook fastener anchoring strip aligned with and proximal to a leading edge of the foil, and a second hook fastener anchoring strip offset from the first strip, the hooks of the second anchoring strip being taller and less dense than the hooks of the first anchoring strip. In embodiments, the hooks of the first anchor strip are offset or randomly placed, and/or the hooks of the second anchor strip are aligned or arranged in a mechanical weave pattern. A push flap is included for urging the foil forward after attachment. The leading edge may be pinked for picking and placing hair on the foil. Shoulders wider than the leading edge may be included. Embodiments include a retaining appliance having a base plate with a hooked fastener anchor strip attached to its underside and a pinked edge for picking of hair from underneath.

Abstract: The device is formed of a flat polymerized plastic strip (1) which is on one side provided with locking projections (3) made of the same material. The locking projections are preferably formed such that they can penetrate natural hair and can be engage with similar locking projections (3) of a counter-member. The two-dimensional engagement of the fastening device with the one layer of hair (7) results in a durable attachment of the device in the predetermined position. For attaching extraneous elements (6) on the fastening device, the plastic strip (1) is provided with an adhesive layer (5) on the flat side thereof.

Abstract: A hair binder for arranging the hair is disclosed to include an elastic cord member, a clamp affixed to the elastic cord member to join the ends of the elastic cord member, and a flexible protective sleeve covering the clamp and carrying a design.

Abstract: A headband for use with a head covering which includes a length of fabric having a first hair engaging side with a pile direction substantially perpendicular to the length of fabric, the pile direction being substantially the same as the direction of a user's hair thereby lockingly engaging the user's hair, and a second head covering engaging side having a pile direction substantially perpendicular to the length of fabric and opposite to the pile direction of the first side thereby lockingly engaging the head covering.

Abstract: A hair retaining clip includes an upper clip portion, and a lower clip portion joined to the upper clip portion via a hinge. At least one of the upper clip portion and the lower clip portion comprises a soft durometer elastomeric member.

Abstract: A height adjustable hair arrangement assembly comprises a clamping seat formed with respective hair combs; an upper side of the clamping seat being installed with a supporting block; an inner side of the supporting block being formed as a hollow receiving space; each of a right and a left side of the supporting block being formed with a penetrating adjusting portion; the adjusting portion being formed as a moving space; an adjusting seat being a cambered sheet; an upper surface of the adjusting seat being formed with teeth; a lower side of the adjusting portion being formed with two extension bodies; each of the extension body being formed with two buckling noses, one at a front side and another one at a rear side. In assembly, the buckling noses are pressed into lower sides of the moving spaces of the adjusting portion through the inclined notches.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fashion accessories designed and made from traffic cone rubber, more particularly related to Bracelets, Key Chains, Necklace Pendants, Earrings, Rings, Wallet, Belts, Zipper Pulls, Belly Button Piercing, Bookmarks, Bra, Door Hanger, Cell phone/Beeper/Pager Holder, Ipod Case, Cell Phone Charm, Wall Mask, Winter Hat/Beanie Hat, Baseball Cap, Tie, Hoodie, Satchel Bag, Sneaker, Decal Snaps, Money Clip, Magnet, Backpack, Watch Band, Relief Carving, Eyeglass Case, Headband, Coaster, Car Decoration, Ornament, Pet Products, Hair Clip, Change Purse, Purse, Pins/Buttons, Anklet, Lanyard, Nose Piercing, Charms, Button, and Cufflinks.

Abstract: A hair drying head-piece that absorbs moisture from the hair of a wearer, said headpiece having a cap portion having a top part and a bottom part, said cap bottom part having an opening sized to fit about the top of the wearer's head and said cap top part having a hole therein to allow at least a portion of the wearers's hair to exit the cap therethrough; and at least 4 flat water-absorbing fabric strips attached to the cap top part, each of the 4 flat water-absorbing fabric strips having a length of between 12 and 30 inches and a width between 0.6 inches and 2 inches, wherein said strips fall freely with the wearer's hair.

Abstract: A multi-functional wrap comprising an elongated tube of fabric material having mating fastener elements at opposite ends. The tube can be wrapped around one's head forming a head covering with a bun portion in back. It can also be wrapped around one's head and neck or used in a variety of ways.

Abstract: The invention called the Manetamer the ponytail holding device made for men, and used by everyone. I invented this product as the easiest way to put my hair in a ponytail without damaging my hair. It is made up of two basic parts, the first is a thin flat steel core that can be bent in a shape and keeps that shape until unbent, and the second part is a covering of the inner core material, this covering can be made of many flexible materials such as a fabrics can be sewed or glue with fabric glue around inner core, apply a rubber-based products. To use the Manetamer just hold one end of the Manetamer to your hair then roll/bend around your hair and back over the Manetamer forming a ring, locking hair in a ponytail.

Abstract: This invention provides a flexible seamless hair clamp. More specifically, the flexible seamless hair clamp has a contiguous body portion. The contiguous body portion has a first leg member having a unitary first distal end and opposite thereto a first lever region, and a second leg member having a unitary second distal end and opposite thereto a second lever region. A curved bridging portion is disposed between and formed integrally with the first and second leg members proximate to the first and second lever regions. The bridging portion connects the first and second leg members in a manner such that each is oppositely juxtaposed with respect to each other and arranged to bias the distal ends into proximate contact with one another. Collectively, the first leg member, curved bridging portion and second leg member define a continuous concave surface within the contiguous body.

Abstract: A hair hoop having a hair hoop body for immobilizing the hair of a person, a cord member connected between the two distal ends of the hair hoop body, and a hair retainer located on the middle of the cord member for holding the tail of the hair in a curled condition.

Abstract: A method and device for enclosing a portion of hair such that it is not mussed or damaged, yet is aesthetically pleasing. A flexible and elastic elongated material having a cavity therein receives the hair, and the device is unfurled to a desired length.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to headwear and, more particularly, to headwear, including hats, visors, head wraps, head ties, bandanas and the like, that include interwoven gripping fibers, such as rubber threads or other materials having increased gripping or frictional forces beyond that of the materials from which the headwear are typically fabricated, integrated into the headwear and positioned to engage the skin and/or hair of the wearer to improve the retention of the headwear when worn during physical activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a head band and hair clip construction. More particularly the invention relates to a head band and hair clip construction that is made to accommodate different cover constructions (faces).

Abstract: The present invention provides a headband that is constructed of a combination of elements. The headband is constructed in layers where by a top layer can be of any material including decorative materials or wicking materials. The bottom layer of comprises a material which functions to cling to the hair of the wearer by friction created at the interface of the material and the hair and of the user. Situated between the top and bottom layer is at least one facing layer providing absorption and/or starchiness or reduced pliability of the band.

Abstract: A versatile hair covering holds dreadlocks or other large amounts of hair in a way that creates the appearance of a crown yet is practical since it snugly holds the hair and keeps it away from the face. Its versatility allows it to be worn as a hat or under a hat. The hair covering is made of six five-sided panels of stretchable fabric whose bottom edges are stitched to an annular band of fabric having an elastic insert.

Abstract: A winding and fastening device which utilizes a flexible body part (1-A), an elastic band and a pointed contoured stick, or pick, or rod (1-C) to arrange and secure flexible material, such as human or animal hair in a desired position.

Abstract: A hair styling device includes a hair styling member having a number of extensions extended outwardly from a curved upper portion, and having one or more ratchet teeth formed on each of the extensions for engaging with user's hair and for stably anchoring the hair styling member onto the hair of the user and for allowing the hair styling device to be suitably shielded or covered within the hair of the user without additional clipping or clasping or clamping devices, the hair styling member includes a number of comb teeth extended from a curved lower portion for detachably anchoring the hair styling member onto the hair of the user, and includes a number of openings formed between reinforcing ribs for weight reducing purposes.

Abstract: A stretch comb hair retainer has opposed combs (11, 13) connected together by elastic strands (a-h) that are secured at spaced intervals along the spines of the combs. The elastic strands are interwoven to form a elastic mesh (25) of stretchable openings (27, 29) between the combs which hold down the hair. Hair can be pulled through any of the multiple stretchable openings of the mesh if and as desired to create particular hair styles. The individual elastic strands of the elastic mesh can be used without decorative elements on the strands, or with decorative elements such as decorative beads (31, 33) of various sizes and shapes.

Abstract: Hair accessories are provided that include first and second combs, a support member, and a plurality of hair strands coupled to the support member. In one embodiment, a connecting member connects the first and second combs and the support member is spirally wrapped around the connecting member. In another embodiment, a plurality of elastic strips connect the first and second combs, and the support member is coupled to at least one respective elastic strip. In yet another embodiment, an elastic unit connects the first and second combs, and the hair strands are operatively coupled to the elastic unit. The elastic unit includes a first base band operatively coupled to the first comb, a second base band operatively coupled to the second comb, and a plurality of elastic strips extending between the first base band and the second base band to connect the first base band and the second base band.

Abstract: A hair clip is provided. The hair clip has a lower clip piece and an upper clip piece connected through a pivot connection with a hinge pin and coil spring. The upper clip piece has a bottom portion that defines a concavity portion for defining a hair holding space to hold hair in a bundled state. A finger is connected to the upper clip piece through a pivot connection and for holding hair in a bundled state. A guide loop is connected to a rear end portion of the finger through a pivot connection. The guide loop prevents hair from entering a joint portion defined by the finger and the upper clip piece.

Abstract: A lighted hair accessory includes a power source; one or more light emitting devices in electrical connection with the power source; and a switch interposed between the power source and the light emitting devices. A hair accessory configured to secure a bunch of hair is fitted with the power source, light emitting devices, and switch for the hair accessory to selectively display light by activating the switch.

Abstract: A headband has a body and two end members with comfort tips, adjustable-length tips, or both. In some embodiments, comfort tips are provided by soft pads positioned on the inner surface of the end members. In other embodiments, adjustable-length tips are provided by extension mechanisms including for example one or more fingers along which the body and the end members axially slide relative to each other, laterally extending tabs, and openings into which the tabs are received to retain the end members in position. In addition, a discrete-positioning mechanism can be provided for example by notches in the fingers that receive posts of the end member to form a detent.

Abstract: The invention is a specialty hair accessory device with magnetic fastening properties adapted for magnetically coupling a person's hair in place to provide a desired hair style. In one embodiment, a hair accessory device comprises of a first member that includes magnetic properties and a second member that is coupled to the first member wherein both first and second members comprise of a curved body and a comb-like protrusion spaced out along the concave side of the curved body, and wherein the first and second members are adapted for magnetic coupling.

Abstract: A headwear garment is used for retaining a wearer's hair. The headwear garment has a head covering and a hair retaining sleeve. The head covering is open on one side for allowing a wearer to wear the head covering. The head covering has inner and outer surfaces with a channel formed through the inner and outer surfaces. The hair retaining sleeve has an opening formed in one end. The sleeve is affixed to the head covering and positioned to align the opening in the sleeve with the channel through the inner and outer surfaces of the head covering. When the head covering is worn by a wearer, the wearer's hair is able to be passed through the channel and into the sleeve through the opening.

Abstract: A convertible hairclip includes first and second parts each having an arcuate main section that has a pivotal portion on an end thereof and a coupling section on the other end thereof. The main section of each of the first and second parts further includes a clipping section between the pivotal portion and the coupling section. The pivotal portions are pivotably connected to allow the first part to pivot relative to the second part between an extended state and a folded state. The first and second parts are located in a common plane and together form a C-shaped hair band when in the extended state. The first and second parts are located side by side to form a hairclip when in the folded state with the coupling sections of the first and second parts engaged with each other.

Abstract: A hair clip and hairpin combining device includes a pin member pivotally coupled to a plate with a pivot axle and for allowing the plate to be rotated relative to the pin member between an open working position and a folded clamping position, and a spring member coupled between the ears and the flaps for maintaining the plate and the pin member either at the open working position as a hairpin or at the folded clamping position as a hair clip, and thus for allowing the hair clip and hairpin combining device to be changeable between the hair clip and the hairpin or for being used as either a hair clip or a hairpin.

Abstract: A fastening device that is adjustable in length and diameter and which is visually attractive is provided. The device can be easily positioned about a wearer's hair and fastened thereabout, and is resistant to creeping down a hair bundle. The device comprises a body component having first and second ends with end connectors thereon for connecting the first and second ends together to form a cylindrical shape that can be positioned about a hair bundle. A plurality of body components can be connected to each other to form a hair fastening device of a desired length. An end component can be attached to the body component, and can optionally be adjusted in diameter.

Abstract: Hair grip comprising two jaws (1, 3) articulated about a joint (61, 62; 81, 82; 54; 29) for relative displacement into an open or closed position and a connection (11) joining each jaw to exert a return force by a deformation in elongation against the displacement of the two jaws from the closed position to the open position in order to return the two jaws to the closed position. According to the invention, the connection is produced in an elastomer material having a Shore A hardness of between 60 and 90 and the two jaws (1, 3) are provided with perforations (22, 24) through which the connection (11) is introduced at one free end to be fixed to the two jaws by fixing means. Preferably the fixing means consist of an attached part engaging the free end of the connection (11), more preferably a U-shaped clip.

Abstract: First and second holders for styling a person's hair in a selected form with respect to at least a portion thereof which holders can be used individually or in combination. In combination, protuberances in one holder can be forced into openings in the other to thereby be held together as a unit. There are provisions to aid fastening these holders in a person's hair and to hold decorative items therein.

Abstract: A hair barrette includes an elongated coil member having two ends, and a tubular connecting member for securing the ends of the elongated coil member together and for forming a closed loop structure and for allowing the hair barrette to be easily and quickly attached or engaged onto the head of the user. The tubular connecting member includes a bore for receiving the ends of the elongated coil member and for securing the ends together with an adhesive material. The elongated coil member includes two or more coil segments connected together with elongated wire members for forming the closed loop structure, and may be easily and quickly manufactured and assembled.

Abstract: A hair accessory that assists a user in styling the user's hair in popular “updo” styles. The hair accessory can be used to give the hair height and volume in a variety of locations of the user's head, providing the same effect as teasing the hair. The hair accessory may be used to add height and volume just behind the front hairline, or may be used to add height and volume to the hair at the crown of the head.

Abstract: One embodiment of an hair lift device includes an elongate flexible member and a locking mechanism that adjustably secures the elongate flexible member in position to allow a wearer to adjust a position of their hair.

Abstract: A deformable fillet is assembled by a plastic strap, an elastic strap, and a plastic sheet. Each of two ends of the elastic strap is placed upon protruding stripes at an inner surface of a recess of the plastic strap and then the plastic sheet covers upon the elastic strap with a protrusion pressing upon the elastic strap. They are adhered by firstly gluing and then by high frequency combination so that they are combined integrally. The elastic strap has a function of clamping an object. The plastic strap presses upon the user's hair and the elastic strap will clamp a cluster of hairs. The plastic strap can be colorful and variety of appearance. It is comfortable to wear and easy to store.

Abstract: A hair clamping device comprises a helical body extending from a root portion and having an axial hollow portion; gaps being formed between two adjacent circles of the helical body; and a sub-helical body extending from the root portion, passing through the gaps of the helical body and being alternatively arranged with the helical body; namely, other than two end circles, a circle of the sub-helical body is arranged between two adjacent circles of the helical body.

Abstract: A securing device for a body having an appendage, the securing device having an article of clothing adapted to be received on a portion of the body; and a control member borne by the article of clothing operable to capture the appendage to retain the appendage substantially in a predetermined position relative to the body.

Abstract: A headband includes an angled top section that enables the headband to better conform to the contour of the top of the user's head for a better fit in that area. In addition, the headband may be made of a memory-flex deformable material that enables it to conform to the contour of the top and sides of the user's head for a more comfortable fit in those areas. In some embodiments the headband has generally linear legs and in other embodiment the legs are swept back so they are positioned farther behind the user's ears.

Abstract: A hair hoop includes a plurality of bodies having their opposite ends respectively and pivotally combined together by a support shaft. Thus, with the support shafts acting as fulcrums, each body can freely be turned and moved to different locations of a person's hair for completely tidily binding the hair stably together, able to keep the hair orderly and serve as ornaments.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hair tie, having an elastic member extendable toward opposing ends and complementary fasteners located at at least two portions of the elastic member. Optionally, the invention may include an ornament holder, having a fastener configured to removably attach to an elastic member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair fastening apparatus for holding hair. The apparatus uses one or more loops using a length of material to hold a user's hair. The loops may be formed from the same length of material. Where more than one loop is formed, the loops are connected by an interconnection, with the loops and the interconnection having been formed using the same length of material. The length of material may have a covering of friction-enhancing material to aid in securing a user's hair when tightening a loop around the hair.

Abstract: A hair sleeve includes a cap portion and a sleeve portion integrally formed with the cap portion. The cap portion includes a fastening band and an elastic member for securing the hair sleeve on the head of a person. The fastening band includes separate first and second portions defining a hook and loop fastener for adjusting the hair sleeve on the head of the person. The elastic member extends along only a portion of the periphery of the cap portion and is positioned opposite the fastening band so that an opening is defined between the fastening band and the elastic member. The hair sleeve may be made of a material selected from acetate, rayon, nylon, and silk, and may be formed with a satin weave that defines a matte surface on the exterior of the hair sleeve and a non-abrasive surface of the interior of the hair sleeve.

Abstract: A headband includes a hair band and a band insert. The hair band has a generally arcuate configuration with opposed free ends. The hair band defines a hair contacting surface positionable against a wearer's head, an opposed outer surface, and an aperture extending therethrough. The band insert is adapted to be releasably mounted into the aperture of the hair band.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a head band member adapted for positioning about a wearer's head. The head band member defines a generally c-shaped or u-shaped configuration with opposed free ends. The head band member defines a hair contacting surface positionable against the wearer's hair and an opposed outer surface, and has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The apertures are in spaced relation and positioned about the head band member to encompass a major portion of the length of the head band member. The apertures may be in general alignment with a longitudinal axis of the head band member. At least some of the apertures define an internal dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis greater than ½ the transverse dimension of a band portion of the head band member encompassing the respective aperture.

Abstract: A headband device includes a headband member having two end portions, an endless resilient strap, and a coupling or attaching device for detachably and changeably attaching the endless resilient strap onto the end portions of the headband member and for allowing the endless resilient strap to be changeably attached to or disengaged from the end portions of the headband member and thus for allowing the endless resilient strap to be changed with the other new straps when the previous resilient strap has been broken or damaged. The attaching device includes two fastening members attached to the end portions of the headband member for detachably securing the endless resilient strap to the headband member.