Abstract: A hair curling iron for curling hairs is disclosed which includes a handle for housing a motor and a first member having a first end rotatably coupled to the handle and selectively driven into rotation by the motor. The first member has a second end spaced from the first end in a direction of elongation. The hair curling iron further includes a heating element disposed within the first member and extending partially in the direction of elongation between the first end and the second end and a clamp mounted for rotation with the first member, the clamp having a closed position suitable for retaining the hairs and an open position suitable for receiving and withdrawing the hairs.

Abstract: A hair braider includes a body having a handle and a head portion. A selectively rotatable drive source is disposed within the body. First and second overlapping, rotatable rotors are disposed within the head portion and are operatively coupled to the drive source through a plurality of gears such that the first and second rotors rotate in opposite directions when the drive source is actuated. The hair braider includes a plurality of hair retaining members that are received within openings formed through the first and second rotatable rotors. Each hair retaining member has a bore formed within it for receiving a bundle of hair. A mechanism transfers one hair retaining member from one rotor to the other rotor as the rotors rotate. The rotation of the rotors and the successive transfer of one hair retaining member from one rotor to the other rotor results in a braid being formed.

Abstract: A hair braider is provided and is configured to perform a three-bundle plait or braid and includes a body having a handle and a head portion at one end of the handle; a selectively actuatable drive source disposed within the body; and first and second rotatable rotors that are disposed within the head portion and are accessible through openings formed in the head portion. The first and second rotatable rotors are operatively coupled to the drive source through a plurality of gears such that the first and second rotors rotate in opposite directions when the drive source is actuated. The hair braider further includes a plurality of hair retaining members that are received within openings formed through the first and second rotatable rotors, wherein each hair retaining member has a bore formed therethrough for receiving one bundle of hair.