Head Scarf

Abstract

A head scarf includes a scarf section, lace section and hair section. The scarf section has top and bottom sides and is constructed of a first material. The scarf section contains an outer periphery where an engagement portion lies. The lace section is constructed of a second material and includes a plurality of hair fibers extending therefrom forming the hair section. The lace section is positioned on the engagement portion substantially near the outer periphery of the scarf and operably coupled to the engagement portion.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to China Application No. 202230368968.5, filed on Jun. 16, 2022, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to head scarves, and more specifically to a head scarf with hair extensions.

BACKGROUND

Head scarves have traditionally been used to allow women to present a more aesthetic appearance to others in public. Head scarves are also used to cover hair or hold hair in place to avoid bulky hair from unwanted movement. As well, balding women use scarves to cover their hair and scalp.

At the same time, styled baby hair is now being used on runways and magazines as a fashionable appearance for women. Baby hair is short fine hair that grows along a person's hairline. Salons charge a premium to style baby hairs on an individual's head because of the difficulty with which they need to gather and style them. In fact, it could take hours for stylists to gather and style baby hairs. Thus, styled baby hair is a sought-after appearance that many women now desire.

It is difficult to wear a head scarf for one with styled baby hair because the scarf can ruin or alter the overall style of the baby hair. For example, if the end of the scarf is placed on top of the styled baby hair, then the baby hair might not remain in contact with the user's forehead skin as desired. In another example, if the end of the scarf is placed above the hairline, unwanted hair is exposed, and the overall look and feel of the styled baby hair and scarf is compromised.

Therefore, a need exists for a scarf with baby hair that can be easily installed and styled without compromising the overall look and feel of the scarf and styled baby hair.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary of some embodiments of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some embodiments of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The head scarf of the present invention solves the problems of the prior art described above and provides additional advantages. In one aspect, the present invention provides a head scarf comprising: a scarf section having an outer periphery, the scarf section having opposing top and bottom sides, the scarf section constructed of a first material; a lace section positioned on an engagement portion substantially near the outer periphery on the scarf section top side and operably coupled thereto, the lace section constructed of a second material; and a hair section having a plurality of hair fibers, the hair fibers operably coupled to the lace section and extending therefrom.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a head scarf comprising: a scarf section having an outer periphery, the scarf section having opposing top and bottom sides, the scarf section constructed of a first material; a lace section positioned on an engagement portion substantially near the outer periphery on the scarf section and operably coupled thereto, the lace section constructed of a second material; and a hair section having a plurality of hair fibers, the hair fibers operably coupled to the lace section and extending therefrom.

In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a method of manufacturing a head scarf, the method comprising the steps of: forming a scarf section having an outer periphery, the scarf section having opposing top and bottom sides; forming a lace section; forming a hair section having a plurality of hair fibers, the hair fibers operably coupled to the lace section and extending therefrom; and coupling the lace section to an engagement portion located on the scarf section substantially near the outer periphery.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawings embodiments which are presently preferred. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a head scarf of the present invention worn by a user;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the head scarf of FIG. 1 in an unmodified, packaged state;

FIG. 3 is a close-up view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the head scarf of FIG. 1 in an unmodified, packaged state;

FIG. 5 is a close-up view of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the head scarf of FIG. 1 in a modified, ready to install state;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the head scarf of FIG. 1 in a modified, ready to install state; and

FIG. 8 is an illustration of a lace section of the head scarf of FIG. 1 being further modified in a ready to install state.

To facilitate an understanding of the invention, identical reference numerals have been used, when appropriate, to designate the same or similar elements that are common to the figures. Further, unless stated otherwise, the features shown in the figures are not drawn to scale but are shown for illustrative purposes only.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Certain terminology is used in the following description for convenience only and is not limiting. The article “a” is intended to include one or more items, and where only one item is intended the term “one” or similar language is used. Additionally, to assist in the description of the present invention, words such as top, bottom, side, upper, lower, front, rear, inner, outer, right and left are used to describe the accompanying figures. The terminology includes the words above specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof, and words of similar import.

Referring to FIGS. 1-8, an embodiment of a head scarf 1 of the present invention is shown. In general, the head scarf 1 includes a scarf section 10, a lace section 40 and a hair section 70. The head scarf 1 can be constructed in numerous sizes, colors, and designs, including, but not limited to, different colors and length of hair on the hair section 70.

Referring to FIGS. 2-5, the scarf section 10 includes an outer periphery 12 along outer edges of the scarf section 10. The scarf section 10 also includes a top side 22 and an opposing bottom side 24. The scarf section 10 may be available in numerous sizes, colors, and designs. In this embodiment, the scarf section 10 is constructed of silk, however, other materials such as linen, cashmere or cotton can be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. As well, in this embodiment, the outer periphery 12 of the scarf section 10 is substantially square shaped, but it may also come in circular, trapezoidal, rectangular and other geometric shapes. As shown in FIGS. 2-5, a top portion 14 of the periphery 12 scarf section 10 is concavely rounded to conform with a user's forehead or hairline thereof. The rounded top portion 14 includes an engagement portion 16 on the scarf section top side 22 for coupling the lace section 40 and hair section 70 as will be described in more detail below. The rounded top portion 14, however, could be of other shapes such as straight or V-shaped without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, the scarf section 10 could be constructed with an opening so that a user could extend her natural hair through the hole.

Still referring to FIGS. 2-5, the lace section 40 is constructed of a light-weight, breathable material known in the art, capable of receiving hair fibers. That is, the lace section 40 is provided with apertures of gaps sufficiently sized to receive hair fibers, as described below. An example of such material is synthetic polyester fiber or fabric such as Terylene and could be constructed as Swiss lace, French lace and other styles of various densities. In this embodiment, prior to modification by the user, the lace section 40 is initially oversized, as shown in FIGS. 2-5, for ease of manufacturing and handling, and so that the user could cut to a preferred size and shape, as shown in FIGS. 6-8. The lace section includes an outer end 42 and an opposing inner end 44, which is sized and shaped to match the rounded top portion 14 of the periphery 12 of the scarf section 10.

Referring again to FIGS. 2-5, the hair section 70 is formed on the lace section inner end 44. The hair section 70 includes a plurality of hair fibers 72 woven or tied into the lace section inner end 44. That is, roots of the hair fibers 72 are positioned on and fixed to the lace section inner end 44. In this embodiment, the hair fibers 72 are hand-tied into the lace section inner end 44, however, the hair fibers 72 could be coupled with the lace section 40 by machine. The hair fibers 72 are made of synthetic and non-synthetic materials. Synthetic materials that are used to make hair fibers 72 consist of acrylic or nylon. Non-synthetic materials that are used to make hair fibers 72 are actual human hair or hair that comes from animals. The colors of the hair fibers 72 may be black, brunette, blonde, dirty blonde, red, orange, and other colors.

Still referring to FIG. 3, the head scarf 1 is constructed by placing the lace section inner end 44, which includes the roots of the hair fibers 72 of the woven or tied hair section 70, onto the engagement portion 16 located on the rounded top portion 14 of the scarf section top side 22, with the hair fibers 72 extending upward from the lace section inner end 44. A strip member 20, constructed of a durable fabric and sized and shaped substantially similar to the engagement portion 16, is positioned on top of the lace section inner end 44. In this embodiment, the width of the strip member 20 is approximately 0.25 inches. The strip member 20, lace section inner end 44 and engagement portion 16 are stitched together. As such, stitch lines 26 are formed on the strip member 20, as shown in FIG. 3, and the scarf section bottom side 24, as shown in FIG. 5. In this manner, the roots of the hair fibers 72 are secured under the strip member 20 to prevent the hair fibers 72 from disengaging from the lace section inner end 44. Specifically, when fully assembled, from top to bottom, the following layers are formed: (i) strip member 20; hair section 70; lace section 40; and engagement portion 16 of the scarf section 10. In another embodiment, the strip member 20 and the engagement portion 16 could have opposing hook-and-loop fasteners such as Velcro so that the lace section inner end 44 is secured therebetween. In yet another embodiment, the lace section inner end 44 could be secured between the strip member 20 and engagement portion 16 with clips, safety pins, or the like.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the length L of the engagement portion 16 and lace section inner end 44 is approximately 13 inches. The width W of the lace section inner end 44 after modification is approximately 1.75 inches. The length H of the hair section 70 is approximately 6 inches. However, these dimensions could vary without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the length L of the engagement portion 16 and lace section inner end 44 could have a greater length to fit users with larger head sizes. As another example, the length H of the hair section 70 could be longer to offer users and stylists alternative styling options.

In operation, the unmodified head scarf, shown in FIGS. 2-5, is removed from its packaging. The lace section 70 is cut to a desired width, as shown in FIGS. 6-8. In this embodiment, the width W of the lace section inner end 44 after modification is approximately 1.75 inches. That is, while about 0.25 inches of the lace section inner end 44 is fixed between the strip member 20 and the engagement portion 16, about 1.5 inches of the lace section inner end 44 extends therefrom and is exposed, forming an exposed portion 46. However, the exposed portion 46 could vary in width depending on the user's preference. The exposed portion 46 is positioned on the user's forehead so that the strip member 20 is substantially aligned with the user's natural hairline, thus making it appear that the hair section 70 is extending from the user's natural hairline, with the exposed portion 46 underneath the hair section 70. Optionally, as shown in FIG. 8, the exposed portion 46 is tinted with foundation to match the user's skin color to blend in the exposed portion 46 with the user's forehead skin. The rounded top portion 14 of the scarf section 10 is fixed to the user's natural hair underneath the scarf section 10 with hair pins, preferably on or about the outside edges of the user's forehead, i.e., at or near the temples. The scarf section 10 could also be fixed around the back of the user's head with pins. Optionally, an adhesive could be applied to the bottom of the exposed portion 46 to further secure the lace section 40 to the user's forehead. Once secured, the scarf section 10 is tied to the back of the user's head, as shown in FIG. 1. The stylist then styles the hair section 70, for example, cutting, curling, straightening and/or applying hair styling preparations, based on the user's preference.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention will be, therefore, indicated by claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes, which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims

1. A head scarf comprising:

a scarf section having an outer periphery, the scarf section having opposing top and bottom sides, the scarf section constructed of a first material;

a lace section positioned on an engagement portion substantially near the outer periphery on the scarf section top side and operably coupled thereto, the lace section constructed of a second material; and

a hair section having a plurality of hair fibers, the hair fibers operably coupled to the lace section and extending therefrom.

2. The head scarf according to claim 1, wherein the outer periphery is concavely rounded along the engagement portion.

3. The head scarf according to claim 1, wherein the outer periphery of the scarf section is substantially square shaped.

4. The head scarf according to claim 1, wherein the lace section is coupled to the scarf section by stitching.

5. The head scarf according to claim 1, wherein the length of the lace section is approximately thirteen inches.

6. The head scarf according to claim 1, wherein the hair fibers are selected from a group consisting of synthetic and non-synthetic hair fibers.

7. The head scarf according to claim 1, wherein the hair fibers are hand tied to the lace section.

8. The head scarf according to claim 1, wherein the length of the hair fibers is approximately six inches.

9. A head scarf comprising:

a scarf section having an outer periphery, the scarf section having opposing top and bottom sides, the scarf section constructed of a first material;

a lace section positioned on an engagement portion substantially near the outer periphery on the scarf section and operably coupled thereto, the lace section constructed of a second material; and

a hair section having a plurality of hair fibers, the hair fibers operably coupled to the lace section and extending therefrom.

10. The head scarf according to claim 9, wherein the outer periphery is concavely rounded along the engagement portion.

11. The head scarf according to claim 9, wherein the outer periphery of the scarf section is substantially square shaped.

12. The head scarf according to claim 9, wherein the engagement portion is on the scarf section bottom side.

13. The head scarf according to claim 9, wherein the lace section is coupled to the scarf section by stitching.

14. The head scarf according to claim 9, wherein the length of the lace section is approximately thirteen inches.

15. The head scarf according to claim 9, wherein the hair fibers are selected from a group consisting of synthetic and non-synthetic hair fibers.

16. The head scarf according to claim 9, wherein the hair fibers are hand tied to the lace section.

17. The head scarf according to claim 9, wherein the length of the hair fibers is approximately six inches.

18. A method of manufacturing a head scarf, the method comprising the steps of:

forming a scarf section having an outer periphery, the scarf section having opposing top and bottom sides;

forming a lace section;

forming a hair section having a plurality of hair fibers, the hair fibers operably coupled to the lace section and extending therefrom; and

coupling the lace section to an engagement portion located on the scarf section substantially near the outer periphery.

19. The method according to claim 18, wherein the outer periphery is concavely rounded along the engagement portion.

20. The method according to claim 18, wherein the hair fibers are selected from a group consisting of synthetic and non-synthetic hair fibers.