Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cuticle oil gel delivery system. The system allows a user to apply a cuticle oil gel to remove dust and other particles that accumulate on or around the cuticle without a brush. The present invention is also directed to a cuticle oil gel composition. The present invention is further directed to a method for dispersing cuticle oil gel onto a cuticle.

Abstract: An apparatus for mechanical removal of pests and their eggs from the hair and fur, and a method for use of the apparatus. The apparatus is in the general shape of a comb having closely separated parallel teeth, which can be passed through the hair to glean lice and nits from the hair. The apparatus may comprise two or more individual combs which can be locked together for use, and separated for cleaning. The apparatus may also comprise a tooth-cleaning mechanism, adapted to be used after each pass of the comb. This mechanism may be, for example, a cleaning member which slides along the teeth to remove pests and eggs. When the apparatus is being passed through the hair or fur, the cleaning mechanism may be disposed at the base of the apparatus to prevent pests from crawling into interior spaces of the apparatus and reinfesting the individual upon subsequent passes of the apparatus through the hair or fur.

Abstract: A device for applying a product to keratinous material, such as hair, for example, eyelashes or eyebrows, or to fingernails. The device may comprise a support made of a first material and a mounting member coupled to the support. The mounting member may be made of a second material having a rigidity lower than a rigidity of the first material. The device also may comprise at least one row of applicator elements on the mounting member capable of applying the product to the keratinous material. The mounting member may be configured to pivot with respect to the support when at least some of the applicator elements contact the keratinous material during application of the product.

Abstract: A nail care apparatus comprises a motor housing having two ends: a handle end and a rotating housing end. A replaceable tip is inserted into the rotating housing so that it rotates along with the housing end. A disposable manicuring cylinder that is comprised of a soft polyurethane rubber in the shape of a hollow cylinder is then secured onto the replaceable tip, allowing it to rotate along with the replaceable tip. A power supply is connected to the housing at the handle end and provides power to an electric motor inside the motor housing such that the operation of the motor causes rotational movement of the rotating housing. The manicuring cylinders would be manufactured by slicing long tubes polyurethane rubber into desired lengths. The outer surface of the manicuring cylinder would be granular due to either a surface coating of sand powder mixed with adhesive or a sandpaper laminate, thus allowing uniform and even buffing and polishing without the risk of unnecessary keratin erosion.

Abstract: The invention provides a manicure tool, including a guide head having a curved lower edge. The lower edge has a longitudinal curve and a rearward curve. In another aspect, the lower edge is concave. A method for applying a manicure material to a nail to form a border is also described.

Abstract: A device for applying a substance to hair comprises a wand provided on an end with an application element having a base portion and at least one wall connected over at least a portion of its length to the base portion and having at least one free edge defining notches having bottoms at a distance from the base portion. The sides of the wall may be substantially smooth. The length of the at least one free edge of the wall may be non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the wand.

Abstract: The present invention describes a releasably attachable ultra violet light blocking shield preferably in the shape of a cup or closed end tip that envelops the wearer's finger(s) from the base of the nail to the tip of the artificial or natural nail; which purpose is to protect the wearer's artificial and or natural nails from yellowing due to exposure to the Ultraviolet light from artificial or natural sunlight. It is and can be composed of rubber, plastic, latex, foam, metal, wood, paper or any other such materials that are impenetrable by UV light. It is made of pliable materials is easily assembled and is readily stored.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product to keratinous fibers. The applicator may comprise a core curved about at least two axes that are not parallel to one another. The applicator may also comprise a plurality of application members extending from the core. The plurality of application members may be configured to apply the product to keratinous fibers.

Abstract: An accessory bag is disclosed having a lower surface, side surfaces, the side surfaces and the lower surface forming a compartment area. A rest area is provided within the compartment area for at least partially securing an accessory item in a desired orientation. A cover is associated with one of the side surfaces. The cover includes an open region for forming a hole through the cover. The rest area is accessible through the open region when the cover is in a closed position.

Abstract: A shaving device with one or more shaving blades. Sensors are attached to (or near) the blades which produce a shaving signal. A processor or intelligent analysis unit then receives the shaving signal and determines what shaving changes should be made. An audible indicator is coupled to the processor to inform the user of the shaving changes needed. The audible indicator is a speech playback unit, or it produces an audible sound or tone. In the alternative, a visual indicator can be used, such as a liquid crystal (LCD) or a light emitting diode (LED) display, which informs the user of the shaving changes needed.

Abstract: An applicator for use in applying cosmetics. The applicator includes a body having at least one reservoir configured to contain cosmetics and an ejection head having a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the cosmetics. The applicator further includes a control circuit operably coupled with the ejection head to control ejection of cosmetics from the plurality of nozzles onto an application surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavor enhanced protective dental floss comprising a dental floss and various dental desensitizing formulations that taste good. Regular use of such a flavor enhanced protective dental floss will therefore provide not only a significant reduction in the incidence of dental hypersensitivity but also provide all other benefits normally associated with flossing. As a result, consumers will now be able to achieved better overall results; inexpensively, safely, and in a much more pleasurable manner than is otherwise possible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavor enhanced whitening dental floss that comprises a dental floss and various whitening formulations that taste remarkably good. Regular use of such a floss will therefore provide not only a significant improvement in the interproximal and subgingival whiteness of teeth but also provide all other benefits normally associated with flossing. As a result, consumers will now be able to achieve better overall results; inexpensively, safely, and in a much more pleasurable manner than is otherwise possible.

Abstract: Methods for reducing skin irritation associated with shaving (i.e., before, during, and/or after shaving) using compositions including a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 20:80 to 100:0, between at least 0.5% and 8.0% by weight thickener system comprised of at least one emulsifier, each emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight wherein the composition free of auxiliary thickeners has a viscosity of at least 4,000 centipoise at 23 degrees C.

Abstract: A self-analysis hair density measuring device comprises a housing body with a calibrated gauge element movably affixed to one side of the housing body. There are at least two or preferably three movable pronged tines extending from within the proximal end of said housing body with a gear or pivot mechanism disposed within the housing body that operatively connects the tines with the gauge. There is also a flexible, handle extending from the distal end of the housing body that is numerically calibrated with a flexible, tapered distal tip. Using a minor, the tines may be used to measure the width of one's part which, over time, may indicate whether the part is widening or narrowing and thereby is directly indicative of the rate of hair loss and/or regrowth. The flexible handle is wrapped around the user's ponytail or mane and is directly indicative of hair density.

Abstract: Applying a rhinestone facial display, and display at other locations on the person and on clothing using a transfer rod which transports the rhinestone held by a static electricity charge to an adhesive previously deposited at the display site and which rod is then backed off, which results in the rhinestone remaining because the adhesive attachment is greater than the hold of the static electricity charge.

Abstract: A multiple clip fastener and method for securing sections of hair of a human being in rows and for aligning hair clips. The apparatus is a semi-circle headband, retaining comb, or barrette that has a plurality of hair clips integrally attached and aligned longitudinally along its top. In use, the headband, retaining comb, or barrette is attached to the hair. Hair sections are then neatly aligned and secured in rows to the multiple clip fastener by placing each corresponding hair section into corresponding hair clip. Each clip always remains aligned with each other and the multiple clip hair fastener is easily removable and reusable.

Abstract: The invention is in one embodiment a means for holding a hairstyle. The means for holding a hairstyle includes a first member, a second member, and a connecting means for rigidly coupling the first member to the second member. In another embodiment the invention is a styling device. The hair styling device uses a first elongated portion, a second elongated portion, and an intermediate portion that rigidly couples the first elongated portion to the second elongated portion. The invention is also a method of styling hair that secures a hair-do, and inserts a styling device into the hair-do to hold the hair-do.

Abstract: Natural bristles (animal hairs) are submerged in a solution containing at least one or more kinds of cationic surfactants selected from alkyl ammonium salts containing a quaternary nitrogen or alkylbenzyl ammonium salts containing a quaternary nitrogen, and alkylpyridinium salts to adsorb the cationic surfactants onto the natural bristles in an amount of 0.2-5% by weight by treating with heat, and a hair brush is produced using these natural bristles.

Abstract: A device and tool (15) are provided for capturing, rolling and securing hair. The device includes two rods, to which multiplicities of loops are attached, and a styling rod intended to hook and pull loops through hair. The two rods are fastened together around hair, securing hair between them (3, 4). Device is pulled away from head (5), and hair rolled around rods until a hair roll is formed and touching head (6). Styling rod is inserted upward between hair roll and scalp, and pushed upward (7). A loop is pulled through the hair using the styling rod, and said loop is fastened to the top & the bottom of the hair device (7, 8). This creates an attractive and secure hairstyle (9, 10), with the main point being that the hair device cannot be seen under, around, or in the hairstyle (9, 10).

Abstract: A hair accessory and method of use for a woman's hair located at the apex of the head. The hair accessory includes a central angulated elastic hair band having an outer circumferential surface and a series of angulated elastic hair loops each integrally attached to the central hair band at the outer circumferential surface thereof. The respective axes of symmetry of the central hair band and the series of hair loops are coextensive and parallel. The shape of the central band and loops can vary from circular to ellipsoidal.

Abstract: A dental hygiene system handle including a proximal grip section, a central control section, and a distal brush section, the central control section including four elastomeric lands for receiving the thumb and forefinger of a user on opposite sides of the central control section.

Abstract: cosmetics sampling method and cosmetics sampler film. The cosmetics sampler film is a transparent film bearing cosmetics depiction(s) such as lips, eye shadow, eye liner, lip liner, rouge, face powder and fingernail polish. Each cosmetics depiction has associated indicia. When the cosmetics depictions are lips, eye shadow, eye liner, lip liner, rouge or face powder the indicia is reversed indicia whose mirror image is legible, conventional type. In the case of these cosmetics depictions, the cosmetics sampling method includes the steps of superimposing one of the cosmetics depictions over a corresponding consumer body part (e.g. superimposing a lip depiction over the consumer's lips), observing the superimposition in a mirror, and noting the reflected image of the reversed indicia corresponding to the cosmetics depiction thus superimposed for later reference in purchasing the cosmetic depicted.

Abstract: A hair wrapping device and method which includes a housing and a motor contained within the housing. A cover is rotatably mounted to the housing and is driven by the motor. A spool for receiving cord is freely rotatable independently of the cover. The cord is held for rotation with the cover. The cover has an aperture to thread a lock of hair and the cord therethrough. Rotation of the cover by the motor causes rotation of the cord around the lock of hair, thereby wrapping the hair with the cord.

Abstract: A sensor and display means useful for sensing personal appearance. The invention addresses aroma and presenting the characteristics of the aroma to the user in particular detail. The appearance sensor and display can be integrated with another device associated with determining another aspect of appearance. For example, an aroma sensor and display integrated with a mirrored compact would provide a convenient and complete means of inspecting critical aspects of personal presentation which are visual appearance and personal aroma. The display might also include an appointment book or similar functionality associated with meeting people so that the user is conveniently reminded to check their appearance as they are reminded of the meeting. Improvements in the design of the sensor based on controlling the flow and path of the aroma stream for reducing the size and cost of the aroma sensor are included in the invention.

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed. The entertainment device may include a touch activated light and/or sound package. When the user depresses an element on the cap, a touch switch is activated, and the light package lights up and/or the sound package generates a sound or noise. Alternatively, the cap may include one or more fluids disposed in the cap; the fluids are preferably immiscible. Small items such as glitter or confetti may be suspended in the fluids.

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed. The entertainment device may include a touch activated light and/or sound package. When the user depresses an element on the cap, a touch switch is activated, and the light package lights up and/or the sound package generates a sound or noise. Alternatively, the cap may include one or more fluids disposed in the cap; the fluids are preferably immiscible. Small items such as glitter or confetti may be suspended in the fluids.

Abstract: An accessory bag is disclosed having a lower surface, side surfaces, the side surfaces and the lower surface forming a compartment area. A rest area is provided within the compartment area for at least partially securing an accessory item in a desired orientation. A cover is associated with one of the side surfaces. The cover includes an open region for forming a hole through the cover. The rest area is accessible through the open region when the cover is in a closed position.

Abstract: The health condition of client's hair is thoroughly understood prior to hair treatment by diagnosing the extent of damage in terms of perming, coloring, straightening, frequency of shampooing, home care, use of hair care products, and the like so that the most appropriate preparatory treatment, necessary softening time, liquid chemical, reaction time with liquid chemical, and ironing temperatures are determined according to the extent of damage to carry out a hair treatment procedure such as perming and coloring.

Abstract: A wax material and buffing element for use in buffingly applying a working amount of the wax material to a surface of a nail is disclosed. The wax material includes a hard wax component, a solvent component and an emulsifier component. The solvent has a high fugacity and flashes out in a buffing application of the wax material to the surface of a nail, leaving a very strong and rugged coating of wax upon the surface of the nail.

Abstract: The invention provides a manicure tool, including a guide head having a curved lower edge. The lower edge has a longitudinal curve and a rearward curve. In another aspect, the lower edge is concave. A method for applying a manicure material to a nail to form a border is also described.

Abstract: The present invention is deemed to change the very perming concepts and methods that have been used for decades. This new invention relates to the art of permanent waving of hair and reveals an innovative new perming system particularly for the professional salon industry and also for the retail home perm industry. The innovative techniques and concepts of perming with ultra gentle formulations and very short processing times will offer many great safety benefits for the salon clients, hairdressers, environment, and the perm industry. The new invention is primarily designed and focused on dramatically reducing the perming chemicals, the processing time, and the malodor associated with perming by 50 to 75% of the conventional perming products. Achieving a superior perm result using the mildest perm products and shortest processing time in the safest way with least damage to the hair is the highlight of this invention.

Abstract: An applicator for use in applying cosmetics. The applicator includes a body having at least one reservoir configured to contain cosmetics and an ejection head having a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the cosmetics. The applicator further includes a control circuit operably coupled with the ejection head to control ejection of cosmetics from the plurality of nozzles onto an application surface.

Abstract: New findings such as the highlight theory which determine the impression of a face are utilized for the technique of modifying a photographed facial image and the makeup technique. A method according to the present invention includes determining a desirable face desired by a person who is subjected to facial modification or makeup, and performing image processing like shape-merging on an original facial image or an image of a face of the subject person based on the desirable face to thereby prepare images of selectable modified faces.

Abstract: A nail covering for protecting a finger or toenail from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light includes a thin sheet of metal (foil) shaped and dimensioned to cover the nail. In a preferred embodiment, the thin sheet of metal is shaped and dimensioned to cover the nail but not any surrounding flesh. In another preferred embodiment, the thin sheet of metal has an adhesive backing for attaching the thin sheet of metal to the nail.

Abstract: A method of applying cosmetic pigment powder onto an applicator structure sheet in a desired pigment pattern includes the steps of providing an applicator structure sheet formed of at least one and preferably several laterally interconnected applicator structures; providing a silk screen apparatus having a piece of stencil silk or equivalent stencil sheet material known a bolting cloth stretched across a wooden frame; dissolving conventional cosmetic pigment powder in a suspension liquid; creating a stencil including a desired pattern for one applicator structure and preferably an array of patterns for several applicator structures; placing the stencil onto the silk screen, which acts as a support; using a squeegee or equivalent device to force the pigment liquid through the open areas in the stencil and through the silk screen onto the applicator structure sheet and thereby printing the one or arrayed several patterns onto the applicator structure sheet; and removing the applicator structure sheet from the a

Abstract: A dental implement includes an elongate body having a dental tool at one or both ends and a comfit grip which is attached to the body and employed for manipulating the tools. The comfit grip includes an oral hygiene enhancement constituent carried in an electuary. The comfit grip may be removed from the implement body and placed in the user's oral cavity for release of the oral hygiene enhancement constituent through contact with saliva and/or by chewing. The oral hygiene enhancement constituent may comprise an anticaries agent, a malodor inhibitor, a tooth whitener, a plaque inhibitor or other constituents known to have oral hygiene enhancement properties.

Abstract: New findings such as the highlight theory which determines the impression of a face are utilized for the technology of correcting the photograph of face image and for the makeup technology. The method includes determining a requested face which is requested by the person who wants the photograph to be corrected or wants to be made up, and creating an image of the face corrected or made up by executing image-processings such as contour—combining of the original face image or the face of the person based on the requested face.

Abstract: In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, containment of the atomized spray, and residual recovery which together yield a novel method for applying chemical compositions.

Abstract: The invention is in one embodiment a means for holding a hairstyle. The means for holding a hairstyle includes a first member, a second member, and a connecting means for rigidly coupling the first member to the second member. In another embodiment the invention is a styling device. The hair styling device uses a first elongated portion, a second elongated portion, and an intermediate portion that rigidly couples the first elongated portion to the second elongated portion. The invention is also a method of styling hair that secures a hair-do, and inserts a styling device into the hair-do to hold the hair-do.

Abstract: A shaving device with one or more shaving blades. Sensors are attached to (or near) the blades which produce a shaving signal. A processor or intelligent analysis unit then receives the shaving signal and determines what shaving changes should be made. An audible indicator is coupled to the processor to inform the user of the shaving changes needed. The audible indicator is a speech playback unit, or it produces an audible sound or tone. In the alternative, a visual indicator can be used, such as a liquid crystal (LCD) or a light emitting diode (LED) display, which informs the user of the shaving changes needed.

Abstract: Each end of a resilient band is attachable and detachable to each end of two needles. In use the first needle is placed in hair, the needle and band are sewn through the hair; the second needle is placed into the hair to secure; and the fastener is removable and reusable by detaching the needles from the band.

Abstract: Each end of a resilient band is attachable and detachable to each end of two needles. In use the first needle is placed in hair, the needle and band are sewn through the hair; the second needle is placed into the hair to secure; and the fastener is removable and reusable by detaching the needles from the band.

Abstract: Light cured nail coatings that are applied to natural nails and/or artificial nail-tips for cosmetic purposes. An optional bond-enhancing compound can be used to strengthen the bond between the light curable coatings and the natural nail. Also, finishing compounds may be used to clean the surface of the uv curable coatings resulting in a high-gloss shine. The methods of applying uv-radiation curable nail coatings, bond-enhancing compounds, and finishing compounds to artificial nail-tips and natural nail are also discussed.

Abstract: In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, containment of the atomized spray, and residual recovery which together yield a novel method for applying chemical compositions.

Abstract: A hair band that is comfortable to wear all day without engaging individual strands of the wearer's hair. The band includes a flexible rod having a substantially arcuate shape having an apex and two ends. The flexible rod is of a length to terminate above the wearer's ears when the flexible rod's apex confronts the apex of the wearer's head. The flexible rod is encased in a padded portion that confronts the wearer's head and cushions the rod from the wearer's head and terminates near the wearer's ears. Two straps, which are preferably padded, extend from and are adhered to the padded portion encasing the flexible rod such that the straps and padded portion form a large arcuate member.

Abstract: A nail trimmer and method in which a transparent viewing area is provided immediately to the rear of one of a pair of cutting edges to enable observation of the inserted nail part while trimming the nail.

Abstract: A hair-winding tool includes a rectangular hair-winding part having a flat surface portion. A pair of rotation-supporting parts are provided at both ends of the hair-winding part in its longitudinal direction. The rotation-supporting parts rotatably support the hair-winding part manually or automatically. The rotation-supporting part includes a cylindrical member. A plurality of engaging claws is disposed on an axial end of the cylindrical member such that the engaging claws are circumferentially spaced at desired intervals. An elastic holding member such as a rubber band can be engaged to a groove formed between the engaging claws. A novel zigzag hair wave is formed by winding hair on the hair-winding part of the hair-winding tool and performing cold permanent wave for the hair wound thereon.

Abstract: This invention includes an applicator for hair having a brush first end and a hair arranging element second end. The intermediate portion between these two ends is used to treat hair with both of the ends without the operator giving up up possession of the instrument. The applicator is used to treat arranged groups of hair sections, section by section, each section being formed by the hair arranging element and that same section being treated by the brush by applying in applying a tinting substance to the formed section. Once the hair section has been treated, it is isolated with waterproof material, and a subsequent section is formed and treated. This continues until all of the hair has been so treated and is ready for tinting.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automated wig manufacturing system. A two-dimensional thin wig base (11) of fabric material woven by resin fiber, for example, is supplied to above a conveyor table (21), whereas an artificial hair (30) is supplied to the underside of the base. The base is subjected to tensioning rollers (23) so that it is placed on the table in a stretched condition. A reciprocating needle (41) penetrates the stretched base to engage the artificial hair, which is pulled above to thereby transplanted on the base. The hair transplanting operation in such a manner is repeated at different points, as the table is moved in predetermined direction(s) with a predetermined pitch. After the hair transplanting operation is completed, the base is released from being stretched, thereby allowing shrinkage of the base due to its material shrinkability. The base with the artificial hairs transplanted is then formed into a three-dimensional configuration to provide fittability to a human head.