Abstract: A hair weave preparation board with raised sides and a front surface with a horizontal row of hooks near the top that hold a hair weave for cleaning and styling. The board may be attached to a wall over a sink, with a bottom end of the board overhanging the sink for drainage. Each hook may be S-shaped with a top portion extending away from the board for ease in pushing the hair weave onto the hooks. The S-shape also restricts accidental removal by upward forces on the hair weave during cleaning and styling. Screw holes may be provided near the top of the board for attaching the board to the wall. Alternately, a hinged plate with double backed tape or other adhesive may be attached to the back of the board near the top for attachment to the wall without screws.

Abstract: A laser hair removal device 10 has a base unit 12 and a hand held laser wand 14. Laser 18 generates light pulses of sufficient energy and duration to damage papilla of each hair follicle in the path of the beam. The device 10 includes one or more safety features to prevent accidental misuse of the device. In particular, the device incorporates a high intensity LED 24 which makes looking at the potential path of the laser uncomfortable, thus promoting a blinking reflex. Additionally the device may incorporate a skin contact/proximity sensor 26 to prevent use of the laser away from the skin, and/or one or more locking element to prevent accidental powering of the laser.