Abstract: A hair ornament retaining implement includes a band of resiliently deflectable material having a normally open loop for receiving multiple strands of hair of an individual, and integral legs for being selectively intertwined to close the loop and cinch the multiple strands of hair so as to secure the implement to the hair. Knobs placed at the ends the legs secure the loop closed and are constructed of a light-transmitting material, the knobs including holes filled with a filler material of a color contrasting with the visual appearance of the legs so as to visually imbue the knobs with a color contrasting with the visual appearance of the legs and provide the implement with an aesthetically appealing decorative effect for decorating the hair when the implement is secured to the hair.

Abstract: A hair ornament retaining implement includes a band of resiliently deflectable material having a normally open loop for receiving multiple strands of hair of an individual, and integral legs for being selectively intertwined to close the loop and cinch the multiple strands of hair so as to secure the implement to the hair. The band carries a coupling element for coupling the hair ornament to the band so as to retain the ornament on the hair for decorating the hair. A hair appliance employs a decorative cord coupled to a plurality of the implements for extending between the implements and decorating the hair when the implements are secured to the hair.

Abstract: In place of traditional packaging in which products are displayed on cardboard cards attached to individual hooks on a pegboard, a system and method for merchandising hair care products includes easily transported and installed, compact gravity feed, pegboard mounted display racks. Products are placed in compact, clear plastic packages having a snap-fastener closure or VELCRO on the front of the package to enable customer re-use after purchase. A series of racks are secured to the pegboard in vertical alignment. The bottom portion of each package, lined up on a plurality of gravity feed package securing hooks on the racks, contacts the top rear face of the display rack face plate of the display rack immediately below.