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: 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 method for applying health or beauty products to selected difficult and hard to reach portions of a person's body. The method is suitable for general use but provides on major benefits to physically disadvantaged persons, such as elderly, arthritic, amputee, paralytic and bedridden persons who are unable to care for their hygienic, health and grooming needs. The method is suitable for use in residences, hospitals, nursing homes, at the beach and while traveling. A suitable apparatus for use with the method is generally comprised of a replaceable aerosol cartridge, a slender elongated tubular member having an inlet portion operatively connected to the cartridge, and an applicator attached to an outlet portion of the tubular member. The applicator can be rotatable about three mutually perpendicular axes for applying health and beauty products to difficult to reach body areas. The elongated tube may be extensible to provide further utility.

Abstract: A covering (2) for a portion of a human head (16) and its method of use is disclosed. The covering (2) is an envelope formed from a flexible material and provided with a mouth, the material defining the mouth of the envelop. The length of the edge (6) of the material defining the mouth being at least partially elastically extendable. The envelope and the mouth are dimensioned to allow a first portion (8) of the envelope to be placed over the top and back portion of a head (16) and a second portion (10) of the envelope to extend forwards of the head (16), such that on twisting of the second portion (10) of the envelope through at least 180° about an axis (18) extending forwards from the head, part of the second portion (10) of the envelope may be caused to overlie the first portion (8) of the envelope on the head.

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 method of increasing hair volume includes applying a hair clip to the roots of the hair. A chemical solution is applied to at least part of the hair that is in the clip. After the first step of the chemical processing is complete, the hair is rinsed, with the hair clip still in place. Then the second step is applied. A hair clip to increase hair volume includes two arms that are pivotally connected. The arms have interior faces that oppose each other. At least one of the interior faces has texture to apply tension to the hair root. At least one of the arms has openings to allow the hair to be rinsed while the clip is still in place. A second method of increasing hair volume comprises applying hair spray to hair roots and applying a clip to the roots. The clip is left in place until the hair spray is dry. The clip can be applied before the hair spray. The clip can also be used on wet hair with gels, mousses, hairspray, etc. The clip is clipped into place and the hair may be air dried or dried under a dryer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of shaving hair by spraying a shaving preparation directly onto an area of skin to form a dispersed layer of the shaving preparation without the need for hand spreading and shaving the area with a razor. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for spraying a shaving preparation directly onto an area of skin to be shaved. The shaving preparation may be an aerosol or a non-aerosol shaving preparation.

Abstract: The invention provides for a makeup brush for facilitating the application of eyeliner to the upper lashline of the eyes. The brush comprises a tuft of bristles configured in a curved pattern to conform to the contour of the eyelid. The overall width of the brush head, in combination with the curvature of the tuft, provide a brush which facilitates the accurate and natural-looking application of eyeliner. Specifically, the curved design of the bristles of the brush are such that eyeliner may be applied between the lashes of the lashline, rather than merely above or below the lashline.

Abstract: A method of applying a cosmetic nail lacquer or polish to a nail of an animal is disclosed. The method comprises applying a polyurea composition to the nail. Such nail composition is selected from a reaction solution, a stabilized reaction solution, a blocked reaction solution or a mixture of any of the foregoing solution.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a manual device for crimping synthetic hair, comprising a pair of scissored first and second arms, each of the arms supporting one of a pair of mold portions capable of withstanding temperatures necessary for melting synthetic hair, the mold portions having mating surfaces which abut one another when the device is in an operative position, at least one of the mold portions having a plurality of braid-receiving cavities locating in the corresponding mating surface, each of the cavities having a different size, the mating surfaces being arranged, in the operative position, to terminate the braid by crushing excess synthetic hair in the braid beyond one of the cavities.

Abstract: A method for producing colored nails without using nail polish is provided. According to a preferred embodiment, a nail brush is dipped into a resin, liquid adhesive, or nail hardening agent, and then into a colored acrylic powder, and the nail is then brushed with the mixture to form a coat. The coat is both quick to apply and quick to dry, and results in strong, chip-resistant, shiny colored nails. The coat produced can remain unchipped and/or unpealed for several weeks or longer.

Abstract: A personal grooming device and method for making such, comprising an elongate flexible member encased in a flexible fabric or leather sheath. The fabric encasement or sheath is secured beyond each end of the encased wire, so as to prevent the separation of parts. Securement is achieved by knotting the fabric encasement or cord beyond each end of the encased wire. Articles of this invention may be of any desired length to be used for many purposes. Such uses include a hair fastener, a hair holder for a ponytail, a hair curling rod, a headband, a necklace, a bracelet or for other uses unrelated to personal grooming.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a hair accessary is described for a women's hair. The hair accessary includes a includes an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having an inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section and an outer elongate surface (opposite to the inner surface) to which a series of beaded strings are attached. The P-shaped hoop includes an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects the upright arm over a segment of inner elongated surface. As a result, the arcuate arm forms a closed cavity (that incorporates a segment of the inner surface of the strap) so as to enclose a strand of hair of the user yet is flexible to allow radial expansion as required. A portion of the upright arm of the P-shaped hoop is used to support beaded strings.

Abstract: A method of modulating hair growth and/or hair thickness. The method includes modulating VEGF activity, e.g., modulating VEGF gene expression and/or modulating VEGF protein production and/or activity, to modulate hair growth and/or thickness. The methods can be used to either promote or inhibit hair growth or hair thickness in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides tools, kits and methods for braiding animal hair, in particular hair of the horse's mane. Tools include a pulling tool, a cutting tool and a cutting comb. The pulling tool and the cutting tool are attachable to ends of a cord that retains them in a convenient position for the groomer to use. The tools may be assembled in a kit for easy use. Methods are disclosed for the use of these tools to braid the animal's mane in an aesthetically desirable manner.

Abstract: An ornamental accessory for a fingernail comprises an overlay having a reusable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer pre-applied to a bottom surface thereof for application and bonding to the wearer's natural nail, and a method of making the same. The adhesive formulation is a copolymer of acrylic ester and vinyl acetate formed from an aqueous acrylic copolymer emulsion. The bottom surface of the overlay to which the adhesive is applied is textured to enhance adhesion of the adhesive layer. A method for forming a pre-glued ornamental fingernail accessory includes the steps of forming an overlay having the shape and size of a natural fingernail and applying an aqueous copolymer emulsion, as described above, to a bottom surface of the overlay. The emulsion is allowed to cure whereby a substantial portion of the water in the emulsion is evaporated to form a reusable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer fixed to the overlay.

Abstract: A process for fabricating custom fit removable and reusable false metal fingernails. The steps include pouring impression material around the fingernail and nail bed and forming a negative finger impression of the fingernail and nail bed. The negative finger impression is now filled with an investment material for forming a positive investment impression of the fingernail and nail bed. An artificial plastic fingernail tip is now attached to the nail bed of the fingernail on the positive investment impression. Wax is now spread in the fingernail bed next to the cuticle for covering an area in the bed not covered by the plastic tip. One end of a wax sprue is now melted and attached to a center portion of the plastic fingernail tip. Another end of the wax sprue is inserted into a top of a rubber ring former.

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: An acrylic fingernail removal strip having a foil strip with adhesive on each end. An absorbent pad element is affixed to the center portion, allowing the user to apply acetone onto the absorbent pad and wrap the removal strip about the finger nail to be removed, thereby causing the nail to be soaked in solvent and not the entire hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making up keratin substances, which consists in applying to the keratin substances a first coat of a film-forming composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium and at least one film-forming polymer, followed by applying to at least a part of the first coat, and before the first coat has dried, a second coat consisting essentially of solid particles that are insoluble in the cosmetically acceptable medium of the composition, having a substantially spherical or ovoid shape and having a density ranging from 800 kg/m3 to 10,000 kg/m3. The invention also relates to a make-up kit comprising the film-forming composition and the solid particles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming an imitation finger nail. An apparatus for forming an imitation finger nail includes a flexible sheet. Each sheet may be provided with a self-adhesive material on one side of the sheet. A removable cap is formed in the sheet. In addition, a slot may be formed in the sheet for engaging a finger nail. A plurality of substantially parallel lines may be provided on a first surface of the sheet adjacent the slot. A plurality of substantially curved lines intersecting the substantially parallel lines also may be provided on the first surface of the sheet. One or more ears attached to opposite edges of the sheet are provided for helping to secure the bendable and conformable sheet to a finger.

Abstract: A method that allows a person to place a moisture absorbing towel onto her head uses a triangular towel that has its sides selvaged or that has its sides folded at least once onto the body portion and sewn thereto. The long side of the towel is positioned onto the front of the person's head and the two corners at the ends of this side are brought around to the back of the head and the corners are attached to each other. The remaining corner is brought over the top of the head and attached to the other two corners or tucked underneath the two corners.

Abstract: The present invention is a ponytail holder device and a method of manufacturing the ponytail holder device. More specifically, the ponytail holder device is to be used by the wearer to present a ponytail holder or to be formed into a ponytail onion that looks like the wearer's hair. The ponytail holder device to be easily incorporated into the user's hair style and positionable by the wearer in a variety of positions in order to facilitate different styles. The ponytail holder device and the method of manufacturing of the ponytail holder device and preformed ponytail onion are cost effective to manufacture.

Abstract: An artificial fingernail, fingernail kit and a method of applying the artificial fingernails to natural nails. The artificial fingernail comprises a nail body made from transparent plastic and having a nail bed portion and a nail tip portion. The nail bed portion corresponds in size and shape to the nail bed of a natural fingernail and is applied over a natural fingernail. The nail tip portion contains opaque decorations that obscure a natural nail tip when the artificial fingernail is applied over a natural fingernail. The artificial fingernail is applied to the natural nail with a translucent pink adhesive. This way, the artificial fingernail has the color and appearance of a natural fingernail. This is especially important when doing a french manicure.

Abstract: A head-cleansing cap having an outer fluid-impervious layer and an inner fluid-holding layer that is equal to or greater than the size of the outer layer. The outer fluid-impervious layer has a peripheral edge defining an opening for receiving a person's head. The inner layer is connected to the outer layer along the peripheral edge of the outer layer and may also be connected to the outer layer at one or more points spaced away from the peripheral edge of the outer layer. The inner layer is saturated with a rinse-free cleaning solution. In use, the head is massaged through the cap to release the cleaning solution onto the head of the user.

Abstract: An ornamental accessory for a fingernail comprises an overlay, a cover and at least one decorative element. A recess is formed in the top surface of the overlay for receiving the decorative element and the cover is fixed over the recess to form an enclosed pocket for containing the decorative element. The decorative elements may be metallic flakes, glitter, confetti, natural gemstones, artificial gemstones or combinations thereof and are preferably freely movable within the pocket of the overlay. In an alternate embodiment, the overlay includes a raised decorative portion formed on the top surface as opposed to a recess.

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 method of placing photographs, pictures, or lithographs on fingernails. The nail is measured, the picture is scanned into a computer, resized to fit the selected nail size and the image is printed. A substrate is applied to the film side of the printed paper sealing the ink and providing a colored backing. Then, a second coating is added which shields the image from damage during processing. The film is separated from the paper backing. A sealant is applied to the film on the opposite side of the image, followed by a covering that guards against wear when the picture is placed on the user's nail. The image is then punched out and an adhesive is applied to the original (printed) side. Finally, the product's adhesive side is applied to the fingernail, followed by at least one coat of clear nail polish that further secures the image to the nail.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of shaving hair by spraying a shaving preparation directly onto an area of skin to form a dispersed layer of the shaving preparation without the need for hand spreading and shaving the area with a razor. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for spraying a shaving preparation directly onto an area of skin to be shaved. The shaving preparation may be an aerosol or a non-aerosol shaving preparation.

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 method and system are provided for allowing a customer to sample and select a customized cosmetic product, including a matrix representing different components and/or types of color, texture and applicators to allow the customer to sample at the point of sale a myriad of customized cosmetic products. Also provided is a system by which a customer can generate customized products by using one of a plurality of pure pigment color sticks together with one of a plurality of texturizers for producing a desired texturized product which can be applied with one of a plurality of applicators to achieve a desired customized color cosmetic product having a distinctive look.

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: 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 user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions.

Abstract: A hair styling device for twirling locks of hair together including a main body, and at least two hair grabbers for respectively grabbing separate locks of hair. Each of the hair grabbers is connected to respective hair twisters, and each of the hair twisters rotates respective locks of hair to form twists of hair. The device further comprises a hair twist rotator body connected to each of the hair grabbers. The hair twist rotator body is connected to and rotatable relative to the main body. Rotation of the hair twist rotator body cables the twists of hair to form a cord of hair. The hair grabbers are substantially stationary relative to the hair twist rotator when the hair twist rotator rotates relative to the main body.

Abstract: A hair brush for multi-purpose hair styling and hair grooming. The hair brush includes a brush housing having an outer stationary frame section having short bristles thereon and an inner movable frame section having long bristles thereon; and a handle section attached to one end of the brush housing. A plurality of connecting springs are used for movably connecting the inner movable frame section to the outer stationary frame section. A slide button member is used for pushing the inner movable frame section from a first position to a second position. The inner movable frame section is movable between the first position and the second position to repeatedly move the inner movable frame section in a forward and reverse direction relative to the outer stationary frame section such that the long bristles operate to move the user's hair laterally relative to the direction of movement.

Abstract: A process for fabricating custom fit removable and reusable false metal fingernails. The steps include pouring impression material around the fingernail and nail bed and forming a negative finger impression of the fingernail and nail bed. The negative finger impression is now filled with an investment material for forming a positive investment impression of the fingernail and nail bed. An artificial plastic fingernail tip is now attached to the nail bed of the fingernail on the positive investment impression. Wax is now spread in the fingernail bed next to the cuticle for covering an area in the bed not covered by the plastic tip. One end of a wax sprue is now melted and attached to a center portion of the plastic fingernail tip. Another end of the wax sprue is inserted into a top of a rubber ring former.

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 method and apparatus for removing artificial acrylic finger nails. The apparatus is a kit including a number of cotton balls or pads, a number of rubber finger covers, at least one surgical rubber or latex gloves, and a small quantity of acetone. In the method of the present invention, the user simply wets a cotton ball or pad with the acetone and places it onto the top of a fingernail. One of the ten finger covers is then put over the finger tip and acetone soaked cotton ball or pad. This procedure is then repeated for the remaining digits requiring removal of an artificial acrylic nail. Once this is accomplished, each hand having an artificial acrylic nail removed is placed into one of the two surgical type rubber or latex gloves.

Abstract: An improved dental floss is provided that has a high strength inner core and an outer tape of a relatively soft material that is wrapped around substantially the entire usable length of the core. The wraps of the outer tape may be spaced apart, or may fully cover the core, such as where the wraps of the outer tape overlap one another. The improved dental floss may also be formed by wrapping the core with a first outer tape in one direction and then with a second outer tape in a second direction. To help hold the outer tape from slipping off of, or twisting on, the core, a coating material comprising a food grade wax or other suitable material is used. Food grade mineral oil, or another suitable substance, may be added to the coating material to improve its flowability, i.e., to reduce its viscosity, in order to facilitate the coating process.

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: 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: An elongated member having a first side portion, a second side portion disposed opposite the first side portion, and a center portion disposed between the first side portion and the second side portion. A first edge surface is disposed along the first side portion, and a second edge surface is disposed along the second side portion and disposed opposite the first edge surface. The first side portion and the second side portion are folded across and fastened to the center portion such that the first edge surface and the second edge surface are substantially adjacent and substantially hidden from a vantage at a distance from the hair band.

Abstract: A device for styling hair in which a plurality of spacers are slidably mounted on parallel, longitudinally-disposed elastic strands which, when not in use, are normally not under tension. In the preferred embodiment, the spacers (e.g., beads) preferably are of at least two significantly different sizes and are disposed in a pattern according to which each bead (other than the two end beads) is adjacent to two beads of a different size or color thus facilitating identification when the device is being mounted on the hair at the back of a person's head. The number of spacers preferably is at least equal to one plus the number of locks of hair selected for inclusion and retention in a particular geometric styling configuration.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for virtual color makeover of a customer's face. A digital image is taken of the customer's face. Natural skin color is determined by a differential analysis among at least two different sites along the face to identify an area without color. The identified area without color is then used as a basis for projecting the customer's face with the natural skin color. Consultant's choice of preprogrammed color palettes matching the measured natural skin color is then projected on the facial image. A customer's personal choice such as fashion, natural or go-to-work looks can be registered for modifying the consultant's choice color palette. The selected color palette can then be identified as a set of color cosmetic products which are provided to the customer.

Abstract: Inkjet printing technology is used to apply selected designs on fingernails or toenails. The nail-printing device applies highly detailed, customized, multicolored designs that are scaled to precisely fit within the boundary of each individual nail. The device comprises an ink jet print head, a holder for aligning the digits or nails, a camera to image the nails, a computer to acquire, store and analyze the image, and a control system that directs the ink jet print head to apply the scaled design to the nails.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of shaving hair by spraying a shaving preparation directly onto an area of skin to form a dispersed layer of the shaving preparation without the need for hand spreading and shaving the area with a razor. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for spraying a shaving preparation directly onto an area of skin to be shaved. The shaving preparation may be an aerosol or a non-aerosol shaving preparation.

Abstract: The invention concerns both a method and device for cutting hair. The device includes a multi-faceted cutting means (10) and a handle (20). The cutting means (10) is preferably formed from a broken piece of glass, preferably having a ragged broken edge to form a multi-faceted cutter with a plurality of cutting edges (13) distributed across it. Having cutting edges (13) distributed in this way, has been found to advantageously provide hair styling effects which give good texture to a hair cut and provide natural build.

Abstract: A braid and ponytail holder consisting of a panel formed from flexible material such as leather. Pairs of rivet-on lacing studs are attached to the panel near its opposing edges of the panel so that, when the panel is curled to form a tubular sheath, the two studs are adjacent to one another. A lacing strand which is captured by the outwardly extending hook portion of each of the lacing studs draws the studs together so that the sheath surrounds and firmly retains the hair. A clasp, such as a small ring or ferrule, secures the free ends of the lacing strands to secure the holder in place around the braid or ponytail.

Abstract: A method of shaving includes the steps of providing a bath comprised of an astringent liquid such as witch hazel extract and alcohol, soaking a razor head in the bath after each shave, and shaving with the razor while the razor head is still wet with the astringent liquid from the bath.