Abstract: The support means is applicable to hair (20) or to clothes and accessories which comprise sheet material (38), and which can also be applied in their turn to other objects. It comprises a helical tension spring (10; 30), between the turns of which hair (20) or the sheet material (38) can be retained, provided that through this latter one end (34) of the spring can be inserted (possibly by providing a suitable hole (40). The spring (30) can also act as a setting for a stone (36) by simply inserting the stone between its turns.

Abstract: A retracting hairholder device includes a main body casing for retaining a tensioned coilable flexible non-elastic cord member. The flexible non-elastic cord member extends from the main body casing to form a loop and has a wound position and a plurality of measurable unwound positions. The flexible non-elastic cord member is coupled with a tension member contained within the main body casing which imparts sufficient tension upon the flexible non-elastic cord member such that it is pre-disposed toward a wound position so as to securely bind a lock of hair once placed within the loop. The flexible non-elastic cord member may be manually loosened or unwound in order to permit removal of the lock of hair. In one embodiment, the flexible non-elastic cord member may be locked into any position by a locking member. In another embodiment, a torquing member may be employed to confer added binding capabilities.

Abstract: A barrette made of a single flat strip of PETG that is formed into a shape that will encircle and bind a braid of hair. The shape is formed such that the two ends of the flat strip join when in a closed position. The ends of the flat strip have teeth such that the two ends of the flat strip mate when the barrette is in a closed position. The interior of the barrette is provided with a row of teeth in order to grip the hair and prevent it from slipping through the barrette.

Abstract: A hair ornament attachment system includes a hair ornament having a decorative silk flower side and a back side to which the hook portion of a Velcro.RTM. fastener is adhered. Alternatively, the hair ornament decorative side may consist of a piece of plastic formed to resemble a rare gemstone. The hair ornaments are small and lightweight, and the hook fastener portion may be intertwined in a user's hair thereby attaching the ornament for adornment. The attachment system also includes a display comprising a loop fastening area supported by a staff framework, to attractively store the ornaments not in use. Additionally, drop or dangling hair ornamentation includes a fibered material (on which beads may be strung), having one or both ends mounted to a two-sided hook portion which similarly may be intertwined into the user's hair.

Abstract: A hair styling article comprises a spring strip having an open state and a closed state. In the open state the strip has a linear shape and high energy, while in the closed state it has a coiled shape and a low energy. The article also comprises a second strip which is flexible and approximately equal in length to the spring strip. The second strip is preferably a spring strip also. A method of styling hair using the article comprises placing a portion of the hair between the two strips while the strips are in their open states and then coiling them such that they release energy and enter low energy states corresponding to a coiled shape. In a preferred embodiment, the article comprises two strips of carbon spring steel flexibly attached to each other at one end and coated with a material having a textured surface to help prevent hair from slipping.

Abstract: A concealed attaching clip for headwear is disclosed which enables the wearer of a yarmulke or beanie to secure the headwear to a person's hair without the necessity of using a clip which would then be in plain view to the casual observer. The clip includes a covering which is secured to a tensioned clip. The top of the covering has a VELCRO pile fastener secured to it. A VELCRO loop fastener is secured to the inside of the yarmulke or beanie. In order to secure the yarmulke or beanie to a person's head, one simply attaches the lower metal clip to a person's hair and secures the two VELCRO fasteners together. The clip is readily concealable, lightweight, easy to use, and does not in any way damage the often expensive outside of a yarmulke or beanie.

Abstract: A wearable carrier including a band that can be worn on the body of a user, and a pouch member detachably connected to the band. The pouch member includes at least one storage compartment for storing personal items of the user. The wearable carrier can be made in different sizes so that it can be attached to different parts of a user's body. This allows the wearable carrier to double, for example, as a hair-holding device or sweat band.

Abstract: A hair holding device includes a number of first plates and a corresponding number of second plates arranged in an annular manner. Each first plate is engaged with three second plates, and each second plate engages with three first plates. At least one of the second plates includes an extension formed on a lateral side thereof, the extension having an engaging member formed thereon. At least one of the first plates includes a slot for releasably engaging with the engaging member and allowing the engaging member to slide in the slot.

Abstract: A hair grip device has a first decoration clamp device and a second decoration clamp device connected to the first decoration clamp device. The first decoration clamp device has a distal click flange, and two first elastic plates. The second decoration clamp device has a push plate, a click portion, and two second elastic plates. The distal click flange of the first decoration clamp device engages with the click portion of the second decoration clamp device. The click portion of the second decoration clamp device has a plurality of grooves. Each of the second elastic plates has a hook end portion.

Abstract: A hair clip includes a low profile clip mechanism which translates linear pressure on the ends of the clip into rotational action for opening the curved comb moldings. Springs cause the clip to close when pressure on the clip ends is removed. The barrel of the clip may comprise sections which are fixed with respect to the clip ends and sections which are attached to the comb moldings, and which are rotated by the clip mechanism. Or, the barrel may comprise alternating sections attached to each comb molding. Removable decorative attachments attach to the fixed portions of the barrel of the clip, via magnets, snap on grips, velcro.TM. or the like.

Abstract: A combination head/hair band and the hair gathering device(s) comprised of two or more joined flexible textile loops featuring adjustable circumferences. The first loop is intended to wrap around the users head and serve as a head/hair band. The second loop or loops is/are attached to the primary loop at the location(s) from which gathered hair, i.e. ponytail/pigtails/hair braid(s), are intended to be secured. The gathered hair is routed through the second loop(s) and secured by tensioning of slide device(s) defining the loop circumferences. In the one embodiment, a single length of a flexible textile cordage is routed over the wearers head and both ends are then routed through a first slide device positioned underneath the hair at the back of the head. The hair is then gathered and the cord ends are routed around opposite sides of the gathered hair, and tensioned and secured with a second slide device. The device is very elegant in its simplicity and effectiveness in restraining the hair.

Abstract: A plurality of flexible and detachable bands in the center of the accessory are used to hold various hair accessories. There is at least one top loop in connection with the pillow that allows for attaching the apparatus to a door knob or the like in order to hang the device from a door. Bottom loops are of dissimilar length so as to allow for holding larger hair bands on the large strand and barrettes and smaller bands on the shorter strand.

Abstract: A hair jewelry fastener that securely attaches jewelry to one's hair. The hair jewelry fastener includes a male half having a base with a first surface and a second surface for receiving a decorative portion. A protrusion extends from the first surface of the base and has a hair gripping surface and an enlarged portion that defines a lip and a hair contacting surface. A female half that hingedly couples to the male half is provided so that the male part and the female part can be placed into a mating engagement. The female half has a first surface that defines an opening that receives the protrusion and a second surface for defining hair receiving grooves. When the protrusions snapped into the opening, hair gripping surface and first surface of the female half securely attach the jewelry to one's hair.

Abstract: A device for holding the hair comprising a comb-like element having a base and a plurality of teeth projecting from the base. The base is flexible to allow it to flex between a first orientation in which the ends of the teeth are spaced apart from each other to a second orientation in which the ends of the teeth are brought towards each other to grip the hair. A substantially rigid, curved member is preferably connected to the base, the rotation of the curved member between alternative positions drives the base between the first and second orientation and selectively maintains the base in a chosen one of the orientations.

Abstract: A hair bun kit (10) and process which allows a hair bun (60) to be easily and quickly formed. The hair bun kit (10) consists of a first resilient hairband (12), a second resilient hairband (48) and a hairbun mold (20) having a centered opening (22), an upper surface (24) and a lower surface (26). An optional ornamental hairband (50) may also be included to enhance the aesthetics of the hair bun (60). To use the hair bun kit (10) the first resilient hairband (12) is tightly wrapped around a bundle (64) of hair strands (62). The secured hair bundle (64) is then inserted through the centered opening (22) and the hair strands (62) are draped over the upper surface (24) of the mold (20). The second resilient hairband (48) is placed over the draped hair strands (62) and around the lower surface (26) of the hairbun mold (20) to secure the hair strands (62). The ornamental hairband (50) is then placed around the lower surface (26) of the hair bun mold to complete the hair bun (60).

Abstract: A lock of hair displayed in a vertical orientation that is attached to a string-like depending component of an earring using a slipknot in the string to engage the lock of hair, wherein the knot both holds the lock of hair in place and also compresses its girth so that the non-compressed girth above the knot prevents inadvertent disengaging descending movement through the knot.

Abstract: A hair holding includes a main body with an outer periphery. A number of first pegs are formed on the outer periphery of the main body. A spring is removably attached to each first peg, and a decorative member with a second peg is removably attached to each spring. Each spring has a first end with a first hole slightly greater than an associated first peg. Each spring has a second end with a second hole slightly greater than the peg of an associated decorative member. The user may change the decorative members whenever she likes, thereby obtaining numerous combinations of the decorative members.

Abstract: An ornament for ornamenting a stringing material such as hair, and method of ornamenting such stringing material is disclosed. An ornament in accordance with an embodiment of the invention comprises a retention element for affixing the ornament to stringing material, and at least one loop element associated with the retention element. Each loop element has a circumference and an interior portion through which stringing material may pass. The circumference of each loop element has a generally fixed total length. In one or more embodiments, there are two loop elements arranged in sequence generally along a first axis. The at least two of the loop elements are movably connected to one another about at least a second axis extending generally perpendicular to the first axis. In one or more embodiments the loop elements are defined by a filament material such as ribbon or wire or comprise rings or tubular elements.

Abstract: A hair clip device has an elastic retainer, and two clamp devices. The elastic retainer engages with the clamp devices. Each clamp device has a blocking plate, two oblong holes, and two protruded bars. The elastic retainer has a slot, two through holes, and two distal click plates. Each distal click plate has a recess. Each through hole receives an upper portion of the respective clamp device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ornamenting ornament stringing material such as hair is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tool having first and second legs. The legs are connected at a proximal end of the tool. A stop is associated with each leg at a distal end of the tool. In accordance with a method, an ornament is passed over the proximal end of the tool and along the legs towards the stops. Ornament stringing material is extended between the first and second legs between their connection at the proximal end of the tool and the ornament. The ornament is then moved upwardly along the legs of the tool and onto the ornament stringing material. The ornament stringing material is then removed from between the legs of the tool, leaving the ornament positioned on the ornament stringing material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining hair is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flexible member having a latching section and a band section. The band section includes a ridge portion and the latching section includes one or more teeth for selectively engaging with the ridge portion. The apparatus also includes a decorative sleeve for covering the band section. In operation, the band section can be wrapped around the group of hair and positioned with the latching section so that the one or more teeth engage with the ridge portion of the band section and thereby secure the band section into a loop around the hair.

Abstract: A barrette has at least two elongate curved identical bodies, two position members provided with the same number of holes for the two ends of each elongate curved bodies to fit tightly therein to combine together the two elongate curved bodies for wearing on the hair of a user. A plurality of trinkets are fixed or hooked spaced apart changeably on the two elongate curved identical bodies for decoration and friction against the hair of the user, thereby increasing stability of the barrette on the hair.

Abstract: A hair holder includes a first body, a second body, and an elastic member. The first body includes a mounting seat formed on an end thereof and a first retaining groove defined in the end thereof. The mounting seat includes a protruded member on each of two opposite end faces thereof. The first body further includes two restraining blocks formed thereon. The second body includes two spaced engaging pieces formed on an end thereof and a second retaining groove defined in the end thereof. Each engaging piece includes a device for rotatably pivotally holding the protruded members of the mounting seat of the first body. The elastic member is mounted in the mounting seat of the first body and restrained by the restraining blocks. The elastic member has a first end retained in the first retaining groove and a second end retained in the second retaining groove.

Abstract: A threading device that is used to create a wrapped ponytail look. The device is a somewhat U-shaped pin of narrow resilient material wide in the middle and narrow at the open end. After the hair strands are wrapped, the device is used to thread the ends of the wrapped hair strands through the inside of the ponytail to hold it in place, after which the threader is removed.

Abstract: A method and device for braiding hair. The device includes an elongated, non-elastic cord that is folded about its midpoint to form first and second, essentially equal length halves. A plurality of fasteners are slidingly positioned, in predetermined, spaced intervals along the length of the first and second halves. A series of looped openings are formed in between adjacently positioned fasteners and the cord's midpoint and the fastener positioned adjacent thereto. Hair may be braided by sequentially passing strands of hair through the sequentially positioned loops and sliding the adjacently positioned fasteners into secure, engaging relation with the strands.

Abstract: A hair fastener, which includes a spring coil having two hook rings at two opposite ends, and two respectively ornaments fastened to the hook rings of the spring coil for pulling by hand to stretch the spring coil, enabling the spring coil to be secured to the hair.

Abstract: A barrette includes two decorative elongate plates of the same structure combined together. Each decorative plate has an insertable end portion, a two-holed end portion and an intermediate twisted portion. One decorative plate has its insertable end portion with two projections extending in the two holes portion of the other decorateive plate, with the intermediate portions intertwisting and overlapping with each other so that the two decorative elongate plates may be combined together in a stabilized condition, with the two projections respectively stopped by an upper edge and a lower edge of the two holes.

Abstract: A tubular jersey and rib sewingless scrunchy includes a holding element and a sewingless tubular fabric coating wrapping around the holding elements, wherein the holding element is a loop shape fabric elastic band and the sewingless tubular fabric coating is made of a tubular jersey and rib material wrapping around the loop shape fabric elastic band, two ends of the sewingless tubular fabric coating being connected together by ultrasonic welding to form an endless body. Accordingly, since the tubular jersey and rib sewingless scrunchy of the present invention has no sewing line provided along the length of the fabric coating of the scrunchy, so that it is free of the risk of splitting or rending at such sewing line. Moreover, the improved structure of the scrunchy is adapted for mass production with minimum processing steps, wherein no sewing process is required to manufacture the scrunchy, that can largely save the production time and the production cost.

Abstract: A headband and its method of construction requires only a few sections of cloth or fabric that are sewn together in a minimum number of simplified steps in constructing the headband.

Abstract: A device for styling hair includes a pair of plates pivotally coupled together at a middle shaft. A pair of combs are pivotally coupled to the lower portions of the plates for allowing the combs to be rotated downward of the plates and to be rotated inward between the plates. The combs each includes a number of outward extended comb teeth for styling the hair. The plates each includes a pair of sleeves disposed in the lower portion. The combs each includes two pins rotatably engaged in the sleeves for pivotally coupling the combs to the plates.

Abstract: A hair organizer includes an envelope made of cloth and having an intermediate portion formed with a pocket by stitching; the pocket having a central portion formed with an opening, and an axial member having an intermediate portion formed with a slot, the axial member being fitted in the pocket with the opening stitched around an inner periphery of the slot, whereby one's long hair can be easily held in position without a hair clip.

Abstract: A barrette consists of a decorative elongate chain-shaped frame and a decorative elongate strip inserting up and down through decorative holes continually provided in the frame and resting on an upper or lower surface of contact walls separating each two decorative holes of the frame. The frame and the strip may have the same length and width but different colors from each other.

Abstract: A hair clip of the invention comprises two jaws hinged together by hinge means. At least some of the teeth are relatively narrow in the vicinity of their base and can have a maximal width in the central area of the tooth and be relatively narrow in the vicinity of the free end of the tooth. This improves the retention of the clip in the hair.

Abstract: A wave clip and ornament arrangement, which includes a wave clip for fastening the hair, and an ornament fastened to the wave clip for decoration, wherein the ornament has a bottom cloth layer, an elongated insertion slot at the cloth layer on the middle, and two elongated locating holes provided at the cloth layer and equally spaced from the elongated insertion slot at two opposite sides; the wave clip has two operating handles respectively inserted into the elongated insertion slot at the cloth layer of the ornament and fastened to the cloth layer of the ornament at two opposite sides of the elongated insertion slot, the handles each having an integral hook respectively hooked in the elongated locating holes at the cloth layer of the ornament.

Abstract: An adjustable tie including an elongated band of buoyant, elastomeric foam. A ring is secured to one end of the band. A first fastening portion, having a dense mat of uncut loops, is secured to the top surface of the band between the ends thereof. A second fastening portion is secured to the bottom surface of the band at the end opposite that bearing the ring. The second fastening portion has a number of hooks releasably fastenable to the loops of the first fastening portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sewing hair comprising: Selecting an eyeless needle hair sewing fastener. Each eyeless needle is narrow on one end and wider at the other. A resilient band is secured to the narrow end of the needle and slid up its shaft until snug at the wider end. The needle is then placed into hair. The free end of the band is put onto the needle tip and the needle is pulled through the band and sewn through the hair. Finally the needle is placed into the user's hair to secure. Whereby a person's hair is sewn and the device is easily removable and reusable.

Abstract: A hair holding device includes a number of first plates and a corresponding number of second plates arranged in an annular manner. Each first plate is engaged with three second plates, and each second plate engages with three first plates. Each second plate includes a fastening member formed on a first lateral side thereof and an engaging member formed on a second lateral side thereof such that the engaging member of each second plate may releasably receive the fastening member of an adjacent second plate. The engaging member includes two flexible pieces projected from the second side of the second plate and having a receiving compartment therebetween. Each flexible piece has an engaging tooth formed on a side thereof that faces the other flexible piece. In addition, the fastening member includes a number of teeth on each of two sides thereof so as to be selectively engaged with the engaging teeth of the flexible pieces.

Abstract: A convertible headband comprising a strand of tough and ductile wire with a plurality of V-bends formed therealong. The convertible headband may be bent into an arcuate configuration and disposed about a human head to restrain a wearer's hair, the convertible headband may be bent into an annular configuration disposed about a human neck to be worn as a choker necklace; and the convertible headband may be bent into a helical configuration and disposed about a human wrist or ankle to be worn as a bracelet or anklet or disposed surrounding a ponytail to be worn as a ponytail holder. Closed loops may be disposed at first and second ends of the strand of wire, and a removable S-hook may be used for coupling the closed loops together for securing the convertible headband about a human neck, wrist, or ankle. A multiplicity of annular beads may be rotatably threaded onto the strand of wire with beads disposed only on a first leg of each V-bend whereby alternating legs of the V-bends are bare.

Abstract: A hair holder includes an arcuate main body having two engaging ends each having a slot defined by two lateral sides. A connecting rod is extended between the lateral sides. Two side members are releasably connected to the engaging ends of the main body, respectively. Each side member includes a first end having an engaging stub projected therefrom and a second end. The engaging stub includes a root end connected to the side member and a distal end. The root end includes a recessed section with a retaining edge. The distal end includes an engaging notch defined therein and an abutting section. Each engaging stub is releasably and pivotally engaged with an associated engaging end. The engaging notch receives the connecting rod and allows pivotal movement of the engaging stub between an extended position and a folded position relative to the connecting rod.

Abstract: An apparel item especially for females which includes a headband having a series of metallic ribbons and cloth ribbons extending from the central region of the headband down the back of the head and over the shoulders of the wearer, the ribbons being curled and of varying lengths and are generally gathered by a barrette or clasp containing a sports team logo or other indica. The headband includes a tiara or crown piece of various artistic designs.

Abstract: It is thus an object of the invention to provide a hair restraint system that is rapidly converted by the user between a pony tail wrap and an anti-slip head band.A hair restraint system that includes an outer restraint assembly that is connectable to an inner restraint assembly. The outer restraint assembly includes an outer elastic ring layer, an inner tack ring layer formed on an inwardly facing surface of the outer elastic ring layer, and a plurality of spaced female snap halves with the female snap connecting portion oriented toward a ring center of a center ring opening defined by the outer restraint assembly. The inner restraint assembly includes an inner elastic ring that is sized to fit into the center ring opening defined by the outer restraint assembly and having spaced male snap halves each having the male snap connecting portion oriented away from an assembly center opening defined by the inner restraint assembly.

Abstract: A hair styling accessory includes a C-shape band body having two band ends and a predetermined length and a sewingless tubular fabric coating. The tubular fabric coating has a ring-shape cross section and a length at least equal to the length of the band body, wherein the tubular fabric coating further has a cross section size at least equal to a cross section size of the band body. The band body is inserted inside the tubular coating. The tubular fabric coating has two ends first glued to two band end of band body, and two tips are welded and knitted by ultrasonic to define a close cavity therein to receive the band body, so that the tubular fabric coating being wrapped around the band body so as to entirely cover the band body. Accordingly, no sewing line will be formed on the tubular fabric coating, so that the entire inner side is able to contact with the user's hair that can increase the grabbing ability and comfortability for the user.

Abstract: A hair wrap confines the hair of the wearer while the wearer is engaged in activities where the wearer desires to keep her/his hair confined and not falling over her/his face or otherwise interfering with such activities. Preferably, the hair wrap is annular with upper and lower annular edges, having elastic therein, defining upper and lower expandable openings which permit the hair wrap to be placed over the head and down around the neck of the wearer. A pliable material, intermediate the upper and lower annular edges of the hair wrap provides a pocket at the rear of the hair wrap for receiving the hair of the wearer. In use, the hair wrap is passed over the head and down around the neck of the wearer with the hair of the wearer extending over the rear portion of the hair wrap. The front of the hair wrap is then raised above the forehead and the hair extending over the rear of the hair wrap is inserted into the rear pocket of the hair wrap to confine the hair.

Abstract: A barrette includes a main body and a decorative member. The main body has a plurality of sidewise projections spaced apart and extending from two lengthwise sides, an elongate recess in the intermediate portion with a hole respectively formed at the two sides and with a stop edge formed at an inner side, as well as a recess and a groove respectively formed at two opposite sides. Two stop blocks and two projections are provided on the decorative member with a stop member resectively at two opposite ends to engage the stop edges and the grooves of main body. The two stop members made to pass through the holes engage the recesses of the main body. The projections engage the grooves of th main body to secure the decorative member rest on the main body. Then the barrette is bent to curve and worn on the hairs of a person.

Abstract: A hair binder having a cord member and a fastener formed of a male fastening element and a female fastening element respectively fastened to two opposite ends of the cord member for joining the ends of the cord member. The male fastening element has a rounded head with a neck at its front side and a coupling groove or coupling flange around the rounded head and the neck. The female fastening element has a bottom open chamber and a coupling hole for receiving the rounded head and neck of the male fastening element, and a coupling flange or coupling groove for engagement with the coupling groove or coupling flange of the male fastening element to secure the rounded head of the male fastening element to the inside of the female fastening element.

Abstract: A pony-tail holder which includes a slotted cylindrical body member having a loop attachment connected to its inner surface opposite the slot formed in the body member. A circular elastic cord is loop knotted over the loop attachment and serves to elastically retain in an enclosing manner the pony-tail of the wearer which is housed within the body member of the holder.

Abstract: An artificial hair piece includes an independent extension of synthetic human hair secured at one end to a stretchable, twistable, and foldable elastic loop or band. The opposite end of the extension can either be free or can be gathered and tied or otherwise bound. The elastic loop can be used to secure gathered actual hair of a user into, for example, a ponytail. The hair extension can then be wrapped around the elastic loop to hide it from view and give the impression that the hair extension is securing the ponytail in place. The hair extension can be selected to match one or more characteristic of the user's own hair.

Abstract: A decorative fashion accessory is formed of an elastic band having a plurality of layers of fabric material held in a gathered condition around the band. The layers are held to the band in such a manner that each rim portion may bunch individually as the elastic band contracts to provide a decorative fashion accessory which can resemble attractively a flower or similar ornament.

Abstract: A device for styling hair is disclosed. The device includes a flexible, elongated body portion having an elongated opening for receiving hair. The main body portion is deformed to create a continuous hair receiving opening. The elongated body portion also has a first female end and a second male end. A hair styling device comprising an elongated body portion with an elongated slot is also described.

Abstract: A hair binder including a cord member, and a quick-release hook for joining the ends of the cord member, the quick-release hook including a male member and a female member injection-molded from plastics and respectively fastened to the ends of the cord member, the male member having two springy hooks, the female member having two coupling portions for engagement with the springy hooks of the male member, and two release control press portions for squeezing by hand to disengage the coupling portions from the spring hooks.