Abstract: An infrared hair dryer has four infrared units positionable about the head. Two of the infrared radiating units are fixedly mounted to the top of a framework by a pair of conduits. Side infrared radiating units are mounted to each side of the framework by adjustable means to facilitate positioning of the side units relative to the head of a person whose hair is being dried. Each unit includes an infrared radiator of straight line configuration disposed between a reflecting mirror and a wire screen. A control panel with control circuitry is carried by the framework for relative positioning with respect therefore and is connected to the radiators by electrical conductor means which extend through the conduits. A sensor and indicator are carried by the framework as is a motorized blower unit for blowing air through appropriately formed louvers and towards selected locations. The heat sensor is adjustably mounted to serve as a reference point in adjusting the infrared units.

Abstract: A method and machine for trying on a hair form in image, in which a hair pattern portion is deleted from a face shape to be fitted by a hair pattern, and the face shape with the hair pattern thereon is displayed. In the machine, the hair pattern and the face shape with a mask for masking the hair pattern portion on it are arranged optically in symmetrical positions with respect to a half-mirror, and the face shape with the hair pattern thereon is taken through the half-mirror by a video camera. In the method, the hair pattern and the face shape are taken by the camera to obtain first and second signals by which the face shape with the hair pattern thereon is formed and then is displayed.