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

Abstract: A drip-free garment steamer includes a steamer body having an inlet end and an outlet end, and defining an inner cavity through which steam passes. A plate at least partially covers the outlet end of the steamer body. A plurality of nozzles extend from the plate into the inner cavity of the steamer body, the nozzles defining apertures through the plate for the passage of steam from the inner cavity.

Abstract: A stationary exercise device includes a drive mechanism attached to a supporting frame. A pair of foot pedals are attached to crank shafts extending from a crank wheel of the drive mechanism for actuating the drive mechanism. Handlebars extend upwardly with respect to the frame in either a stationary position within a holder attached to the frame, or within vertical tubes associated with the foot pedals to promote upper body exercise. A fan wheel of the drive mechanism is operatively connected to the crank wheel and includes a plurality of fins extending therefrom and configured to circulate air. A cover is positioned over the fan wheel and has a series of slots formed in an outer surface thereof for directing the circulated air onto an exerciser using the device.