Abstract: A hair extension removably secured to a hair extension attachment apparatus, including a at least one hook for attaching the hair extension. The hair extension includes a band having a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of hair strands are attached to the back surface of the band and extend downwardly therefrom. The hair extension further includes an elongated retaining member attached to the front surface of the band at at least one of intervals. The at least one interval forms a pocket between the band and the retaining member, which facilitates removably mounting the hair extension onto the at least one hook of the hair extension attachment apparatus by inserting the hook into the associated pocket.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel devices for the organization and treatment of hair extensions. Devices incorporating features of the present disclosure include objects that can securely hold one or more hair extensions and organize them such that a hairstylist can easily keep track of the various hair extensions and where they are to be placed into a client's existing hair. In some embodiments, the devices comprise a shape similar to that of the human head, providing a convenient visual cue as to the intended placement of a connected hair extension to a client's existing hair. Devices according to the present disclosure can also comprise various connection structures for further securing and organization of connected hair extensions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present teachings address torn hair from a person's scalp when receiving hair extensions by absorbing the mechanical stress of affixing such hair weft extensions to a person's scalp. The hair weave apparatus of the present disclosure comprises a first side, adapted to be affixed to a plurality of hair wefts, a second side, adapted to be affixed to a plurality of hair braids organized in parallel, and a plurality of apertures.

Abstract: A hair extension attachment apparatus for removably securing a hair extension to the user's hair. The hair extension attachment apparatus includes an elongated strip that is composed of a flexible material so that it can contour to the shape of the user's head. The front surface of the elongated strip includes one or more clamps thereon for securement to the user's hair. Each clamp includes a comb member and a closure member, wherein the closure member can be pivotally opened and closed in order to secure hair therein. The front surface further includes one or more hooks thereon for removably securing a hair extension to the elongated strip. The user can removably secure the hair extension within the hooks on the strip, and the strip is concealed by the hair extensions when applied to the user's hair.

Abstract: An interchangeable hair doll for enabling a plurality of different hair styles, textures, and colors to be worn as releasably attached hair parts comprises a modified doll head and a plurality of discrete hair parts which employ a hook and loop fastener. The modified doll head includes a hair fastening surface defined by a layer of a hook component material which covers the entire scalp area of the head. Each individual hair part includes three discrete hair tracks permanently attached at one end to one side of a fastening strip in a bottom up, sequential orientation so as to obscure from view the side of the fastening strip to which the hair tracks are attached. The other side of the fastening strip defined by layer of a loop component material. The loop component enables the hair parts to be removably attached to any area of the hair fastening surface.

Abstract: Methods and devices for attaching hair weaves to a wearer's existing hair are described. A hair extension/weave portion (e.g., a system comprised of a plurality of natural and/or synthetic hair strands) may be attached to an attachment strip member via a base member with a suture, such as a thread or stitch. The attachment strip member may be formed of a flexible material, such that it can conform to the contours of the wearer's head/scalp. Holes may be provided on the attachment strip member so to allow the attachment of one or more clip members thereto. The clip members, having the attachment strip member and hair extension portion attached thereto, may then be inserted into the wearer's existing hair so as to secure the hair extension system thereto. The clip members, and thus the hair extension system, may then be easily removed from the wearer's existing hair when desired.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to create an easily installed accessory that yields a natural look in hair styling versatility and reduces damage to natural hair and scalp. It is made to alter the appearance of a wearer's natural hair, by adding length and/or volume. The unit comprises of a breathable mesh fabric, with multiple layers of wefted hair extension fibers (hair pieces) sewed on to the top surface of it. To the underside of the mesh fabric, are three metal hair clips that help to secure the unit in place. Connected bilaterally to the mesh fabric, is a satin covered elastic hair band that functions in conforming to the wearer's head during installation and use of the unit. When the hair band extension system is used, hair is adorned attractively and the breathability and moisture conserving qualities help to promote healthy hair and scalp.

Abstract: A hair piece of the present invention includes a comb portion formed from a flexible polymeric material. The comb includes a top portion presenting a track or female connector and a plurality of teeth extending radially from the top portion for engaging hair of a user. The comb may be fabricated from many other materials in addition to polymeric material or combination thereof without limiting the scope of the present invention. A base or support portion of the hair piece is formed from another polymeric material such as foam or the like. The base portion may present various cross sections such as circular, rectangular, square, and the like. The base portion may present various length and heights as desired by the user. A human or synthetic hair of various shapes, styles and colors is connected to the base portion thereby totally covering the base portion.

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: An enhancing device for hair comprises a rigid track comprising an opening and at least two substantially linear sections around the opening, a first tooth bracket rotatably connected to one of the substantially linear sections and comprising a plurality of tines, a second tooth bracket rotatably connected to another of the substantially linear sections and comprising a plurality of tines, a band connected at two ends to opposing regions of the rigid track and stretched across the opening to define a hole, and a section of hair connected to a substantial entirety of the rigid track and having a length of at least approximately eight inches. The first and second tooth brackets may be rotatable to an engaged position in which the tines of the first tooth bracket engage with the tines of the second tooth bracket.

Abstract: A hairpiece product includes a wig releasably attached to a hair accessory. The hair accessory can be a headband having an outer surface and an inner surface. A strip of hook fasteners can be attached to the inner surface of the headband, and a strip of loop fasteners can be attached to the exterior of the wig's support structure. The strip of loop fasteners can be sized for complementary engagement with the strip of hook fasteners attached to the headband. The strip of hook fasteners can be attached to the inner surface of the headband with an adhesive, and the strip of loop fasteners can be attached to the exterior surface of the upper segment with an adhesive.

Abstract: This version of the invention is concerned with the field of devices and that provide the appearance of longer or thicker hair and more specifically, a self-applicable integrated hair addition having a central opening therethrough which is adapted to be intermingled with the natural hair of a wearer to supplement it in those areas which ordinarily are thin or thinning due to hair loss or other causes. A foundation having a substantially elliptical configuration is structured to fit in overlying relation adjacent a frontal portion of the head of the wearer and an extension portion formed of light, flexible material structured for ventilation of the natural hair of the wearer therethrough extends rearwardly of the foundation into the central opening to add additional body to the natural styling of hair and versatility by providing additional hair capable of extending over a greater portion of the natural hair of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for adding height to the hair at the crown of a wearer's head, which system is easy to use. The system may comprise two hair inserts which can be identical to each other. Each insert is formed by attaching a natural-looking hair piece to the main bar of a comb. The system is inserted by the wearer gathering the natural hair at the crown of her head, inserting one insert from each side of the gathered hair, such that the teeth of the combs intermesh, frictionally engaging the system in the wearer's hair. Finally, the wearer's natural hair can be arranged over the inserted hair pieces so that the system is completely hidden from view. The system is typically hidden from view beneath the wearer's natural hair. However, as the system incorporates natural or synthetic hair covering the main bars of the combs, if the system should become visible, it will not be greatly noticeable or cause embarrassment to the wearer.

Abstract: This invention features a hairpiece kit having a hairpiece and a headband. The hairpiece comprises a flexible net lace cap and wefts of hair attached to and extending out from top of the net lace cap. The net lace cap is preferably semi-oval shaped with a straight front edge positioned near the forehead of the wearer, with a curved back edge positioned near the crown of the head of the wearer and with a central axis being perpendicular to the front edge of the net lace cap and running from crown of the head to forehead of the wearer. In a most preferred embodiment, the hairpiece is connected to the headband by using strips of attaching material that are attached onto top of the headband and onto bottom of the hairpiece, a hook strip and a loop strip respectively, simplifying separation of the hairpiece from and attachment of the hairpiece to the headband and diminishing costs. The strips of attaching material may be connected to the headband and to the hairpiece by sewing.

Abstract: Hair pieces and a mounting for a variety of hair pieces is disclosed. The hair piece includes a base with top and bottom sides. Hair strands extend from the top side of the base and an elongate piece of flexible material is attached to the bottom side of the base by parallel lines of stitching to define a conduit open at both ends. The conduit is dimensioned to receive devices such as headbands and other fasteners to secure the hair piece on the head of the wearer and to shape the hair piece. The conduit has a width of between about one-half inch and one-inch to accommodate the fasteners and headband. For a fuller, more natural look to the hair pieces, wefts of hair may also be provided on the bottom side of the base.