Abstract: The absorbent heat-directing apparatus is for use with a heat source, the heat-directing apparatus supplying heat energy by convection to an object to be heated. The absorbent heat-directing apparatus is for use with a heat source, such as a conventional hair dryer, where the scalp and hair of the patron has been treated with various rinses, dyes, coloring agents, shampoos, conditioners, treatments, chemicals, lotions, and the like. The absorbent heat-directing apparatus comprises a source cover, a head shield, and an absorbent material surrounding at least a portion of the head shield. The source cover has a source cover end portion that is affixed to the heat source. The head shield is adjustably retained onto a portion of the object to be heated by a head shield end portion. The combination of the source cover and the head shield protect portions of the object to be heated and conserving energy projected from the heat source. The absorbent material surrounds at least a portion of the head shield.

Abstract: The combination hair dryer cover and head shield is for use with a hood-type hair dryer and is useful for energy conservation while also protecting the forehead, features and neck of the user from excess heat being emitting from the hair dryer. The apparatus comprises a hood cover and a head shield which are stitched together around the perimeter of a common seam. The apparatus will protect uncovered portions of the patrons' head from heat energy from the hair dryer. The shield cover and the hood cover are each made of a clear plastic material. The hood cover is secured onto the hood by an elastic band and the shield is retained onto the head of the patron by another elastic band. The apparatus is inexpensive to make and readily disposable, thereby providing improved sanitary conditions.

Abstract: The combination hair dryer cover and head shield is for use with a hood-type hair dryer and is useful for protecting the forehead, features and neck of the user from excess heat being emitting from the hair dryer. The apparatus comprises a hood cover and a head shield which are stitched together around the perimeter of a common seam. The apparatus will protect uncovered portions of the patrons' head from heat energy from the hair dryer. The shield cover and the hood cover are each made of a clear plastic material. The hood cover is secured onto the hood by an elastic band and the shield is retained onto the head of the patron by another elastic band. The hood cover can be readily separated from the head shield along perforations disposed about the perimeter of the head shield proximate to the head shield elastic band positioned about the hairline of the patron. Once separated, the hood cover is discarded, the head shield can thereafter be used as needed.

Abstract: The torso-support garment provides increased support for larger women that is useful as an undergarment, as a bra-top for outerwear, or as the top of a two-piece swimsuit. The garment comprises an inner and an outer bra attached together. Each inner cup is attached to an outer cup and each inner backstrap is attached to an outer backstrap. The inner bra is made of a heavyweight powerknit fabric having two-way stretch properties.