Abstract: A hair accessory has a helical elastic band that forms a closed circle. The hair accessory also has a weft having a hair retention member and a plurality of strands that extend from the strand retention member. The weft is spirally wrapped around the elastic band so that the weft completely encases the helical elastic band and allows the helical elastic band to move between an enlarged configuration and a contracted configuration. The helical elastic band is biased to the contracted configuration.

Abstract: Hair additions and their methods of construction are set forth. A hair addition according to one embodiment includes a plurality of hair strands having upper and lower ends, at least two threads coupling the upper ends together, and two layers of polyurethane sandwiching the hair strand upper ends and the at least two threads. The two layers of polyurethane form a strip, and at least one clip is coupled to the strip. It may be desirable for a diameter of the strip to be no more than 25%-50% greater than a diameter of the hair strands. A method of formation includes: aligning a plurality of hair strands; coupling an end of the hair strands together using thread; sandwiching the coupled end of hair strands and the thread between two layers of polyurethane; curing the two layers of polyurethane; and coupling at least one clip to the cured polyurethane.

Abstract: Devices having real or synthetic hair that are worn on a user's head to complement, accent, or otherwise alter the appearance of the user's hair are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a hair addition for providing a bump up effect includes a foundation, a plurality of attachment members coupled to the foundation for attaching the foundation to a wearer's hair, a plurality of hair strand retention members spanning the foundation, and a plurality of hair strands coupled to the hair strand retention members and collectively concealing the foundation, the attachment members, and the hair strand retention members. The foundation has an outer frame and a plurality of shaping strips. The outer frame defines front and rear sides and opposed ends. The shaping strips extend from the front side to the rear side, and each shaping strip is bendable and retains its form until further manipulated.

Abstract: Hair additions and their methods of construction are set forth. A hair addition according to one embodiment includes a plurality of hair strands having upper and lower ends, at least two threads coupling the upper ends together, and two layers of polyurethane sandwiching the hair strand upper ends and the at least two threads. The two layers of polyurethane form a strip, and at least one clip is coupled to the strip. It may be desirable for a diameter of the strip to be no more than 25%-50% greater than a diameter of the hair strands. A method of formation includes: aligning a plurality of hair strands; coupling an end of the hair strands together using thread; sandwiching the coupled end of hair strands and the thread between two layers of polyurethane; curing the two layers of polyurethane; and coupling at least one clip to the cured polyurethane.

Abstract: Devices having real or synthetic hair that are worn on a user's head to complement, accent, or otherwise alter the appearance of the user's hair are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a hair addition for providing a bump up effect includes a foundation, a plurality of attachment members coupled to the foundation for attaching the foundation to a wearer's hair, a plurality of hair strand retention members spanning the foundation, and a plurality of hair strands coupled to the hair strand retention members and collectively concealing the foundation, the attachment members, and the hair strand retention members. The foundation has an outer frame and a plurality of shaping strips. The outer frame defines front and rear sides and opposed ends. The shaping strips extend from the front side to the rear side, and each shaping strip is bendable and retains its form until further manipulated.

Abstract: Hair accessories are provided that include first and second combs, a support member, and a plurality of hair strands coupled to the support member. In one embodiment, a connecting member connects the first and second combs and the support member is spirally wrapped around the connecting member. In another embodiment, a plurality of elastic strips connect the first and second combs, and the support member is coupled to at least one respective elastic strip. In yet another embodiment, an elastic unit connects the first and second combs, and the hair strands are operatively coupled to the elastic unit. The elastic unit includes a first base band operatively coupled to the first comb, a second base band operatively coupled to the second comb, and a plurality of elastic strips extending between the first base band and the second base band to connect the first base band and the second base band.

Abstract: A hair accessory includes a first comb, a second comb, at least one connecting member connecting the first comb to the second comb, and a plurality of hair strands extending from the connecting member. A method for fabricating a hair accessory is also described.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a hair accessory includes forming a loop with a member having a first end, a middle, and a second end, wherein the loop is formed in the middle of the member. The method further includes attaching a plurality of hair strands including at least one of natural hair and synthetic hair to at least one support member, and spirally wrapping the at least one support member around at least one of the first end, the middle, and the second end of the member.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a hair accessory includes providing a hair clip having a plurality of tines, providing at least one support member having a plurality of strands extending therefrom and coupling the at least one support member to at least one of the plurality of tines.

Abstract: Hair accessories are provided that include first and second combs, a support member, and a plurality of hair strands coupled to the support member. In one embodiment, a connecting member connects the first and second combs and the support member is spirally wrapped around the connecting member. In another embodiment, a plurality of elastic strips connect the first and second combs, and the support member is coupled to at least one respective elastic strip. In yet another embodiment, an elastic unit connects the first and second combs, and the hair strands are operatively coupled to the elastic unit. The elastic unit includes a first base band operatively coupled to the first comb, a second base band operatively coupled to the second comb, and a plurality of elastic strips extending between the first base band and the second base band to connect the first base band and the second base band.

Abstract: A hair accessory is described which includes an elongated clip having at least two members, each having at least a user grasping portion, a hair engaging portion, and a transition portion therebetween. The hair engaging portions are configured to be adjacent one another along a longitudinal axis for substantially their entire length. The hair accessory further includes a plurality of hair segments attached to the elongated clip between the user grasping portion and the hair engaging portion. A method for fabricating the hair accessory is also described.

Abstract: A hair accessory is described which includes an elongated clip having at least two members, each having at least a user grasping portion, a hair engaging portion, and a transition portion therebetween. The hair engaging portions are configured to be adjacent one another along a longitudinal axis for substantially their entire length. The hair accessory further includes a plurality of hair segments attached to the elongated clip between the user grasping portion and the hair engaging portion. A method for fabricating the hair accessory is also described.

Abstract: A hair accessory is described which includes a ribbon-style member having a first section, a second section, a first plurality of hair strand bundles attached to the first section in a first pattern, and a second plurality of hair strand bundles attached to the second section in a second pattern. The second pattern is different than the first pattern. A method for fabricating a hair accessory is also described.

Abstract: A hair accessory includes a first comb, a second comb, at least one connecting member connecting the first comb to the second comb, and a plurality of hair strands extending from the connecting member. A method for fabricating a hair accessory is also described.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a hair accessory includes forming a loop with a member having a first end, a middle, and a second end, wherein the loop is formed in the middle of the member. The method further includes attaching a plurality of hair strands including at least one of natural hair and synthetic hair to at least one support member, and spirally wrapping the at least one support member around at least one of the first end, the middle, and the second end of the member.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a hair accessory includes providing a hair clip having a plurality of tines, providing at least one support member having a plurality of strands extending therefrom and coupling the at least one support member to at least one of the plurality of tines.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a hair accessory to supplement a user's natural hair is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of hair strands and a hair clip. The method further includes attaching the hair strands to the clip such that the clip is substantially concealed by the strands when the clip is attached to the user's natural hair.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a hair accessory includes attaching a plurality of hair strands including at least one of natural hair and synthetic hair to a support member and wrapping the hair support around at least one resilient member shaped substantially in a circle.