Abstract: A finger protecting device for use during manicure work having a top surface and a bottom surface in a meniscus shape so that when the meniscus shape is placed next to a cuticle it masks the skin adjacent to the nail, and a second sheet of nonporous material having two side extensions, both extending outward from the platform in the same general direction, so that when the platform is positioned under the bottom surface of a nail with its top surface facing the bottom surface of the nail, the side extensions extend around the nail, leaving the upper surface of the nail exposed while covering the skin adjacent to the nail.

Abstract: A device and method for removing dead skin from a person's foot comprising: a mat comprised of a foamy, cushioned, and light weight material. The mat comprises an upper surface and bottom surface. The upper surface comprised of a rough or sandy like surface. The mat is further comprised of a device for holding the bottom surface against a floor.

Abstract: Exemplary arrangements, systems and methods for providing artificial nail or tip arrangements having multiple sections are provided. The exemplary arrangement may include a first section having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, and a second section being adjacent to the first section having a second top surface and a second bottom surface. The first and second sections may form a combined arrangement which has a proximal end and a distal end. At least one portion of the first bottom surface may overlay the second top surface such that the portion of the second top surface overlaid by the first bottom surface forms an acute angle with respect to the first top surface at a contact point with the second top surface.

Abstract: Method, process, and apparatus for beautifying an individual. The method relates to fitting the perfect cut, color, style, makeup and dress to an individual using five pillars based on the outer and inner lines of a person. The first pillar includes determining information about the individual's body shape and head and body proportions. Next, in the second pillar, information is determined about the bone structure of the individual's head. The third pillar includes determining information about the individual's fabric of hair. The fourth pillar includes determining information about the individual's grade of sensitivity. The fifth pillar includes determining information about the individual's face shape. Once the information is gathered about the individual, the stylist can choose the right type of cut, color, style, makeup and dress to administer to the individual. Furthermore, the stylist can prescribe treatment, protection and tools that can be used on the individual's hair.

Abstract: A hair styling tool for creating an uneven part having a base with a handle, a stem and a web portion. First and second tines extend transversely from the web portion, and in the same direction, generally toward the handle. The tines are spaced apart a distance sufficient to lift and separate hair as the tool is moved through hair to form an uneven part. A method for forming an uneven part in hair includes the steps of engaging first and/or second spaced tines of a hair styling tool with a scalp of a person's head at a desired location for the start of the part near the person's face. Moving the hair styling tool toward the desired location of the part end using an alternating pattern to form a desired predetermined uneven hair part. Finally, slightly lifting a handle of the hair styling tool when the second tine has reached the desired location of the part end to separate and capture hair between the first and second tines so that the captured hair may be divided by the tool user.

Abstract: A system and a method for treating lice and nits on a head of a patient. The system includes a cap for defining an airtight space around the head and a container for storing a mixture of gases for treating lice, a gas release mechanism for delivering the mixture of gases into the airtight space as an aerosol, and a gas distribution device having plurality of gas delivery pins. The mixture of gases causes irreversible damage to essential mechanisms of the lice.

Abstract: A cosmetic color-selection tool comprises at least one monochromatic black area and a plurality of discrete sample regions, each sample region comprising a single cosmetic color having a perimeter thereof, wherein at least a portion of the perimeter of each of the sample regions abuts the monochromatic black area.

Abstract: A nail clipping apparatus for cutting a fingernail, thumbnail, or toenail nail of a user, comprising a base having an upstanding support member and a nail clipper disposed on the support member, wherein the nail clipper has a rotatable cutter head actuated to cut the user's nail by pivoting movement of a lower clipper arm upwardly toward and an upper clipper arm on which the cutter head resides, wherein the upper clipper arm is connected to the support member and wherein the lower clipper arm is connected to an actuating member that extends in front of the cutter head were a nail positioning pad is disposed on the actuating member adjacent the cutter head and where a user pushes downwardly on the actuating member to move the lower clipper arm upwardly toward the upper clipper arm to actuate the cutter head to cut a nail positioned in the cutter head.

Abstract: A facial hair trimming template is provided. Such facial hair trimming template includes right and left template members manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size for placement over predetermined left and right facial regions of a user, such right and left template members being mirror images of each other and each having a front side and a back side. A securing mechanism is engageable with such right and left template members and at least one of such user's face, such user's facial hair, such user's ears, such user's head, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention teaches devices and methods for chemically tanning human skin. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product to keratinous material, may include a rod and an application member fixed to one end of the rod. The application member may include a core extending from the rod and being fixed relative to the rod. The application member also may include an outer casing including a fixation zone and an application zone. The outer casing may define an inner cavity in which the core is located, and the outer casing may be fixed to one end of the rod at the fixation zone. The outer casing may be free relative to the core, at least over part of the application zone. In addition, the fixation zone of the outer casing may be fixed to the rod and to the core between portions of the rod and the core.

Abstract: A multi-pattern lip cosmetic applicator includes a base support having one or more primary regions with a multitude of small-delimited cells of predetermined geometry coated with lip cosmetics, which form a predetermined pattern transferable to the epidermal layer of a user's lips. The primary region may be a combination of two or more primary regions as part of a multi-pattern lip cosmetic applicator system. Wall-like projections defining the cells are arranged to proportionally vary the application in a variety of ways across the lips, with proportional mixing when two or more different cosmetics (which can be of different colors) are used. Also disclosed is a method for using the applicator as well as a method for making the applicator.

Abstract: The present invention generally is an adjustable applicator employed for application of a cosmetic or a care product such as for application of mascara, coloring strands of hair, for dental flossing or for applying pharmaceuticals or cleaning agents. The invention discloses an adjustable applicator comprising an applicator element having a bore, a filament wherein the filament is housed inside the bore of the applicator element and a clasping means wherein the applicator element angularly deforms when a force is applied on the clasping means. Also disclosed is a device for packaging and dispensing a substance comprising said adjustable applicator.

Abstract: A device for packaging and delivering a product, notably a cosmetic product, is provided with a body, a supporting cup forming a seat for the product and able to move relative to the body between a storage position and at least one position of use of the product, an operator for operating the supporting cup including a guidance sheath, a casing surrounding guidance sheath and a member for operating the cup. The device also includes structure that, in a designated position, prevents the casing from rotating, interacting with the casing and an actuator for actuating the structure.

Abstract: An eyelash spoon (1) and a method for applying mascara to the eyelashes (19) on an eyelid (9) permit an easy and effective application of mascara to the eyelashes (19). The eyelash spoon (1) includes a dish-type body (3) with cut-out sections (11a, 11b) matching the shape of the eye. The convex exterior of the dish-type body (3) serves as a bearing surface for the eyelash brush. A handle for holding the eyelash spoon (1) can be attached permanently or in a detachable manner to the shell (3).

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining sharpness of razor blades in multi-razor cartridges, which includes a cup, a removable and re-sealable lid, a predetermined amount of oil and instructions for storing multiple cartridges in a single container, and the cup being sized for traveling so as to permit the handle and the cartridges to be simultaneously stored in the cup for traveling.

Abstract: An iron for styling hair containing opposed plates having confronting surfaces for clamping a section of hair therebetween wherein surface one or both of the plates, is formed with a plurality of depressions, e.g., dimples, distributed over its surface. The depressions are of sizes that decrease from opposite outer edges of the plate toward the centerline of the plate. At least one of the plates is heated to a temperature in the range of 380° to 450° F. whereby heat can be applied to the section of hair while clamped between the plates. The plates are preferably formed of zeolite and coated with tourmaline. The hair iron is used to facilitate coloring of hair in which coloring is applied to the hair following which the hair is rinsed and is wet, in which the hair iron is used on the wet hair so as to dry the hair, in lieu of a hair dryer, thereby putting an end to all reactions in the coloring process.

Abstract: A lip categorizing method uses the size and shape of the lips as viewed from the front of the face as a first categorization index and the three-dimensional form of the lips as a second categorization index. The lip categorizing map is composed of a first coordinate axis showing the degree of the first categorization index and a second coordinate axis showing the degree of the second categorization index and has a coordinate system in which the first and second coordinate axes are orthogonal. It also generates makeup information for two-dimensionally correcting the lips of a subject based on preset reference by setting a plurality of points for determining the form features of lips on an image that depicts the lips, and judges the form features of the lips of the subject based on analytical values of the two-dimensional features of the lips measured from the set points.

Abstract: An applicator enables a composition to be applied to the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows. The applicator may include an applicator member including a core defining faces, and rows of applicator elements connected to the core. The rows of applicator elements may include at least a first row including applicator elements connected to the core via a respective bend portion. The applicator elements in the first row may include at least one applicator element including a main portion extending substantially parallel to a face of the core underlying and facing the main portion. The main portion may be situated between the bend portion and a free end of the at least one applicator element.

Abstract: A hair care product that has a handle and teeth, such as a comb or pick that includes a reservoir in the handle for the retention of liquid or semi-liquid hair care products, such as gels, mousses and the like. The teeth of the hair care product is in communication with the reservoir in the handle such that when the reservoir in the handle is stimulated such that the contents of the reservoir can travel through the handle and into the area of the teeth, a plurality of apertures irrigated into the teeth allow for the dispensing of the liquid or semi-liquid product through the apertures and onto the user's hair thereby allowing for quick application and easy storage of the liquid or semi-liquid hair care products. To stimulate the reservoir, the handle can either be squeezed or a pump can be installed on the handle that can optionally open and close the reservoir and its communication with the teeth portion of the comb or pick.

Abstract: Make-up application systems are provided that comprise an air compressor unit, an airbrush connected to the air compressor unit, the airbrush having a gravity feed cup, and a tube connecting the air compressor unit to the airbrush. A cosmetic formulation comprising at least one mineral and water may be introduced into the gravity feed cup, which may then be aspirated into the airbrush and dispersed in a fine mist or atomized spray for delivery on a surface such as a person's skin. The system permits a more flawless make-up application finish for the face, neck and chest, and body, permitting feathering and blending not capable with traditional brush or sponge make-up application systems. Advantages are numerous and include, a more desirable appearance, longer lasting and quicker drying make-up, avoidance of harmful toxins and skin irritants, and enhanced hygienic application.

Abstract: A first method of systematizing hairstyling tools includes defining hairstyling steps, defining indicia for the steps, determining hairstyling tools to perform the steps, and displaying the indicia on the corresponding tools. A second method of systematizing hairstyling tools includes additionally defining hairstyles, selecting the hairstyling steps to implement the hairstyle, and packaging the corresponding hairstyling tools together as a set. Also within the scope of the invention are hairstyling tools, sets of hairstyling tools, and systems of hairstyling tools according to the first and second methods.

Abstract: A vibrating hair brush for enhanced detangling of hair, comprising a head with a base and a bristle-bearing pad, the pad comprising a motor and a vibrating actuator for generating a vibration movement in the pad, the pad being pivotally attached to the base such that the pad pivots about a pivot axis which is substantially transverse the general longitudinal axis of the hair brush and a method for detangling using said brush.

Abstract: A device for removing skin having a cartridge with a file containing a plurality of cutting edges for scraping skin, wherein the cartridge is connected to a handle such that the removed skin is collected between the cartridge and the handle, and a removable cover that may be connected to the cartridge by placing the cover over the cutting surface so as to shield the user from the cutting surface when the implement is not in use and/or to prevent removed skin from exiting the cartridge through the cutting surface.

Abstract: An applicator system includes a handle and an applicator head coupled to the handle, the applicator head including at least one helical applicator surface, the at least one helical applicator surface disposed about a space. The applicator system also includes a source of product disposed axially within the at least one helical applicator surface.

Abstract: A reversible clip comprises a clip body having a resilient band shaped into first and second annular portions. The first annular portion has a first end attached to a center portion of the band, and the second annular portion has a second end attached to the center portion of the band generally adjacent to the first end to form a hinge configured for movement of the first and second annular portions between open and closed positions. The clip includes a plurality of decorative elements comprised of a first set decorative elements and a second set of decorative elements, wherein the first annular portion is connected to the first set of decorative elements and the second annular portion is connected to the second set of decorative elements.

Abstract: A device for applying a substance to keratinous fibers may include a cake of substance and an applicator. The applicator may include a handle member defining a longitudinal axis and an applicator element. The applicator element may include a support having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end may be closer to the handle member than the second end. The applicator element may include a plurality of bristles extending from at least one side of the support between the first end and the second end. The support may be configured to be flexed so as to deform about at least one axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle member.

Abstract: A method for treating human skin comprising a shaving solution for electric shaving devices consisting of de-ionized water solution, low humidity humectant, propylene glycol, plant extract, panthenol, biological oil, and laureth-23. The method further comprising applying the shaving solution to the skin prior to shaving with an electric shaving device.

Abstract: A novel gauging device and associated stencils facilitate the shaping of eyebrows according to a Golden Ratio standard. The gauging device is adapted to be placed over a woman's face and maintained in a fixed position relative to her eyes and nose. A nosepiece and knobs are adjusted such that a lower end of a guide rod may be rotated about various points relative to the nose and held in predetermined angles relative to the nose and eyes, possibly supported magnetically on a lower track adjacent the nostrils and an upper track above the eyebrows. An eyebrow stencil is held in a desired position relative to the previously positioned guide rod, which facilitates convenient application and symmetrical shaping, preferably with frictional clamps for permitting the stencil to be shifted in place so that a particular portion of the stencil is properly aligned with the guide rod after the guide rod has been aligned with an appropriate Golden Ratio marking on the stencil.

Abstract: A digit level device that is attachable with a digit and that includes a spirit level with a length that is longer than it is wide that measures the relative vertical and horizontal angle of the length of a finger of thumb. A digit level device that includes a level that is configured to be attachable with at least one of the distal phalanx section or the middle phalanx section of at least one digit of the user. A digit level device that includes at least one laser level or digital level that is configured to attach to at least one finger of a user. A method for cutting hair. The method includes attaching a digit level device to a digit, and using the level to determine the angle of the cut in relation to the horizontal and vertical plane.

Abstract: A method for relaxing hair comprising the following steps: i) applying to the hair for a sufficient period of time to lanthionize the hair a relaxer composition; ii) terminating the lanthionization process; iii) applying to the lanthionized hair a post-lanthionization composition comprising a monoglyceride having a C16 to C22 alkyl ester group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to human keratinous materials or for adding finishing touches to makeup, the applicator comprising: a vibration source including a vibration generator that vibrates at a frequency lying in the range 1 Hz to 500 Hz, a handle, a stem carried by the handle and an applicator or finishing member for coming into contact with keratinous materials.

Abstract: A hair volumizing device for creating the appearance of added volume to the user's hair that is worn under the hair so it cannot be seen by others. The hair volumizing device comprises a plurality of elongated members, each having a first proximal end and a second distal end, and a flexing mechanism generally at the first ends of the elongated members. In a preferred embodiment, the elongated members are formed in pairs of members each having a first and second elongated member that cooperatively engage each other. The flexing mechanism biases the elongated members together in a closed position and is operated by the user to separate the elongated members to the open position. A textured material or other hair engaging mechanism can help keep the hair in place over the device and a hair extension component can be attached to the device for increased hair length.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the in situ formation of cross-linked polymeric filaments are disclosed. The disclosed filaments are preferably elastomeric, water-resistant, oil-resistant, long-wearing. The filament forming compositions generally comprise one or more cross-linkable polymers having at least one functional group capable of forming cross-links and a cross-linking agent, the presence of which promotes cross-linking of the polymers. The compositions may be used for lengthening and/or volumizing keratin fibers, for example, eyelashes.

Abstract: A hair bow system and a method for creating a decorative hair bow. The hair bow system includes an attachment device that include a fastener element disposed on the attachment device. A first hair bow also including a fastener element can be removably fastened to the attachment device. A second hair bow can then be removably fastened to the first hair bow by attaching the second hair bow to the first hair bow. Additional hair bows can be attached, such as by being disposed between the first hair bow and the second hair bow. In this manner, a variety of appearances can be achieved by mixing and matching hair bows of different shapes, sizes, colors or decorative patterns.

Abstract: A portable, easy to use manicure/cosmetic case that is designed to be used by a person desiring to apply manicure/cosmetic products while sitting inside a moving vehicle such as an automobile, train, bus, or air plane without experiencing the typical problems when such an activity is attempted without such a device. This manicure/cosmetic case is designed to withstand the typical mechanical vibrations experienced in such aforementioned moving platforms thereby allowing the individual to safely and quickly apply the manicure/cosmetic without fear of product spillage or incorrect application of the product due to the vibrations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator device for applying at least one cosmetic composition, the device comprising: a body defining a handle; a block of at least one cosmetic composition; a flat stiffener that is stationary relative to the composition and that extends inside said composition, the block defining a free outside surface that extends over at least a fraction of the height of the stiffener; and a cap that is arranged so as to be fastened on the body, and so as to cover the block.

Abstract: This invention is a system and a method for styling hair and parting hair according to a predetermined pattern. The invention utilizes a stencil that has a patterned edge. Preferably, the stencil is a flattened elongated stencil device that is formed from a resilient material, such as plastic polyurethane or rubber, and is capable of conforming to the curvature of a human head. In operation the stencil device is placed over the area of hair to be styled and the patterned edge of the stencil device is traced through the hair with a parting device. The hair is then separated along the trace with the parting device to created a hair style with a part patterned substantially similar the patterned edge of the stencil device used. The parting device preferably has a tip portion for tracing the part through the hair and a handle portion for separating the hair.

Abstract: A device and method for coloring hair having at least two chambers within a larger container. At least one chamber wall or membrane is broken to allow the mixing of the content of the chambers, which combine to produce a hair coloring solution. The larger container has a brush or sponge like filter applicator through which the hair coloring solution can be dispensed directly onto the chosen hair area. The larger container preferably is manufactured from a squeezable material such as a polymer so that the larger container can be squeezed to assist in dispensing the hair color solution.

Abstract: The applicator comprises a core presenting at least one helical furrow extending along at least one segment of the core from a first longitudinal end of the segment to a second longitudinal end of the segment. The core has a transverse dimension, measured away from the furrow, that varies on traveling along the segment in a longitudinal direction of the core. The core presents spines formed integrally therewith and situated on the segment outside the furrow.

Abstract: A dental floss holder is disclosed shaped like a dinosaur bone, and configured to be assembled with other dental floss holders shaped like a dinosaur bone, so as to form a dinosaur skeleton. The dinosaur skeleton comprises a plurality of dental floss holders, wherein each dental floss holder is shaped like a dinosaur bone.

Abstract: A classifying method according to an eye form considers the eye form feature as an important factor, to provide an eye cosmetic treatment method for appropriately and quickly making up the eye so that the eye balances and looks large and attractive according to the type categorized by the classifying method. A makeup tool is devised by integrating an eye form feature analyzing method with a form shaping method by markup. An eye form classifying method uses as indexes, three forms, namely, the eye frame form showing the shape of the eye contour, the eye form showing the three-dimensional shape of the eye, and the angle form of the inner corner and outer edge, the eye forms are classified. The eye forms are classified by comparing the eye form with the eye form of a reference balanced eye.

Abstract: Compositions for use with a mascara applicator with vibrating applicator head. The frequency, amplitude and geometry of the vibrating head are sufficient to significantly alter the rheological properties of thixotropic and anti-thixotropic mascara compositions, including an effect that persists after the vibration has stopped. The present invention allows the mascara to be manipulated for improved results, greater flexibility in formulation, benefits in manufacture, as well as other benefits.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided including a first device for applying makeup, and a second device for removing makeup. The first device may be attached to the second device. The first device may include a first container having nail polish and a first applicator tip for applying the nail polish. The second device may include a second container having nail polish remover and a second applicator tip for removing nail polish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator device for applying a composition to the skin or the lips, the device comprising: an applicator comprising: a stem having a distal portion; and an applicator element that is carried by the distal portion of the stem; and a receptacle containing the composition for application to the skin or the lips, the receptacle being provided with at least one wiper member for wiping the applicator element while it is being removed from the receptacle; the applicator element having a longitudinal axis that does not coincide with the longitudinal axis of the distal portion of the stem; and the applicator element having an end face of envelope surface that is substantially plane and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the distal portion of the stem, the end face being situated on the side of the applicator element that is opposite from the longitudinal axis of the distal portion of the stem.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for textured dental floss according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a flexible substrate that may be placed in interdental spaces. In one embodiment, the flexible substrate may comprise at least one node affixed to the flexible substrate to assist in removal of plaque and particulate matter, to massage the gums and/or to deliver one or more additives.

Abstract: A dorag head covering of one continuous piece of material including opposite tie straps extending sideways out from a front region for being tied around the head. Since the dorag is made of one continuous piece of material, its front region is smooth and seamless. With no seam in the front region of the dorag, no seam line impression forms in the hair after the dorag is removed. The rear region is formed of two flaps seamed together at neighboring edges to form a cap. The blank for forming the dorag is described and a method for forming the dorag from the blank is described.

Abstract: The device (1) for creating hair bundle effects to a hair bundle (11) described herein comprises a first portion (10) movably joined to a second portion (20) by means of a connection (30). The second portion (20) is associated with a system (70) for bending a hair bundle (11) within a cavity (12) provided in the first portion (10). The system (70) for bending the hair bundle (11) consists of at least a first fin (71) and of a second fin (72). The free distal edge (712) of the first fin (71) points toward the free distal edge (722) of the second fin (72). The device (1) preferably comprises a first metering layer (81) and more preferably also a second metering layer (82) to achieve evenness during the application of a hair treatment composition (15) to hair.

Abstract: Provided is a preformed artificial nail designed to conform to the wearer's natural fingernail. The artificial nail includes an elongated nail body that extends between a proximate edge intended to abut against the cuticle and a distal edge intended to extend beyond the wearer's fingertip. To allow the nail body to conform to the curve of the natural fingernail between the sides, the thickness of the nail body increases from the proximate edge to the distal edge. The relatively thinner proximate edge provides that region of the nail body with an inherent flexibility that allows the nail body to deflect and conform to the natural fingernail. The relatively thicker distal edge provides that region of the nail body with an inherent rigidity and, relatedly, additional strength to the portion of the nail body intended to extend beyond the fingertip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a makeup compact comprising: a base; a cosmetic and/or an applicator contained in the base; a support connected to the base via a hinge; a lid that turns relative to the support; and a mirror carried by the lid, the lid turning relative to the support in such a manner as to be able to pass from a first configuration to a second configuration and vice versa, after the lid has turned relative to the support, with turning being performed in a single plane, and other than about an axis of rotation that intersects the axis of rotation of the hinge.