Abstract: A detachable hairpiece for attaching to existing hair to create the appearance of longer hair. The detachable hairpiece includes a clip for clipping to a wearer's hair. The clip has an outer portion and a brush portion that is pivotally coupled to the outer portion. The brush portion has a brush panel that extends between opposed side members of the brush portion. The brush panel has a plurality of rows of prongs. Each of the rows extends between the first and second end members of the brush portion. Root portions of a plurality of strands of natural or synthetic hair are coupled to the outer portion.

Abstract: A method for constructing a hair piece using a hair piece manufacturing kit. The hair piece manufacturing kit comprises a mesh base with a plurality of loops, a two-way tape having a top adhesive surface and a bottom adhesive surface, a gluing gel and a hair clip. The method comprises the steps of clipping a plurality of hair strands, gently coating the hair strands with a gluing gel, inserting the hair strands into the loops of the mesh base, and securely attaching the mesh base to the two-way tape.

Abstract: A wig which is easy to attach and detach, with comfortableness in use. A wig 1 comprises a skin body, having a curved face for covering the head and the hair 3 provided on its surface, a first Hook and Loop fastener 4 provided on the skin body, and second plural Hook and Loop fasteners 5 for the head. Each second Hook and Loop fastener 5 is attached to the user's own hair, corresponding to the nearly intermediate portion of the width of the fastener 4, around his head. With the Hook and Loop fasteners 4 and 5, there can be provided a wig which is easy to attach and detach, with comfortablenss in use.

Abstract: A hair replacement device which includes a hair attachment flap hingedly attached to the interior of the base and along its perimeter. A plurality of perforations are formed into the hair attachment flap where the preferred perforations are slits which may be shaped like arrow heads. A method of attaching a hair replacement device to a wearer's head is disclosed whereby the wearer's own natural hair is pulled through the perforations on the hair attachment flap and secured using adhesive.

Abstract: A hair appliance providing a naturally, secure, comfortable hair supplement for enhancing the cosmetic appearance of an individual having a head net with a fitted band, surrounding tracks and vertical spacers. Hair, natural or artificial, is carried by at least the surrounding tracks and blends with the natural hair of the wearer. The head net construction allows the personal hair of the wearer to be pulled through the hair opening defined by the fitted band and tracks so the personal hair of the wearer and the appliance hair is blended together to provide a naturally appearing, secure, comfortable appearance. The hair appliance can also provide bangs when a front bang section is included. Additionally, the appliance hair can terminate at a variable length or at generally the same length.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial hair comprising polyvinyl alcohol fibers with a shrinkage percentage of 10% or less under a dry heat condition at 18.degree. C., preferably a shrinkage percentage of 10% or less under a dry heat condition at 20.degree. C. and with a fineness in the range of 25 to 100 denier wherein the ratio (S)/(L) of the length of short axis (S)/the length of long axis (L) in the sectional shape is in the range of 0.75 to 1. The artificial hair of the invention can be curled in a wide temperature range under hair iron setting conditions for human hair without deteriorating commodity qualities and without using special curl setting temperature conditions such as for conventional artificial hair consisting of synthetic fiber.

Abstract: A hairpiece is provided for extending the length of a wearer's natural hair. The hairpiece includes an attachment and a detachable flexible band, such as a fabric band. The attachment has a pair of free ends and male and female snap fastener components respectively located near either free end. Attached to the flexible band are a plurality of hair strands and a pair of complementary snap fastener components mated to the snap fastener components of the attachment. This arrangement allows the hair strands to be selectively coupled to the attachment. The attachment can also include a plurality of inwardly projecting comb-like tangs. The comb-like tangs prevent the hairpiece from being easily displaced after being positioned on the wearer's head. A method of attaching the hairpiece to existing hair is also provided.

Abstract: A method and device for making a weft of a weaving for wigs is disclosed. The method and device makes the weft mechanically, thus uniformly forming wig strands supported by the weft. Both the wig strands, forming the warps of the weaving, and the weaving yarns, forming the weft of the weaving, are made of the same material, such as human hair or synthetic resin material, so that there is no heterogeneity between them and this allows wearers of wigs to have a soft and comfortable feeling. Such weft is made by using an automatic machine without applying any bonding agent on the weaving or sewing the weaving using a sewing machine. Therefore, wigs can produced in commercial quantity while conserving labor cost.

Abstract: An artificial hair piece includes an independent extension of synthetic human hair secured at one end to a stretchable, twistable, and foldable elastic loop or band. The opposite end of the extension can either be free or can be gathered and tied or otherwise bound. The elastic loop can be used to secure gathered actual hair of a user into, for example, a ponytail. The hair extension can then be wrapped around the elastic loop to hide it from view and give the impression that the hair extension is securing the ponytail in place. The hair extension can be selected to match one or more characteristic of the user's own hair.

Abstract: The hair extension of the present invention includes hair strands affixed to a ring assembly. The ring assembly comprises an inner ring and an outer ring. The inner ring is configured to nest within the outer ring, with distal ends of the hair strands impinged between the inner and outer rings. A plait of a user's hair is inserted through the ring assembly of the hair extension. In one embodiment, the hair extension is attached to the plait with a band, or by sewing the hair extension to the plait. In another embodiment, the ring assembly is modified with a fastening assembly for fastening the hair extension to the plait.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for lengthening a person's own hair using artificial and/or genuine hair and for the permanent fastening of artificial and/or genuine hair. The invention is characterized in that a tube (12), which can be shrunk when energy is applied, is disposed above a thickened portion, secured in position, in particular a knot in a strand of a person's own hair (16) and above an extension piece of artificial and/or genuine hair. An energy-application device, in particular in the form of heating irons (20), transfers thermal energy in a deliberate manner to the shrinkable tube (12). The method in which the device is used is characterized by the following steps: knotting a strand of the person's own hair, sliding onto the knot in the hair strand a fastening element which can shrink when energy is applied; sliding an extension strand of artificial and/or genuine hair into the tube; and shrinking the shrinkable fastening element by the application of energy.

Abstract: Synthetic hair may be implanted using bundles of synthetic fibres joined at their lower end so that they will be firmly anchored in the scalp and not easily pulled out. The implants may be inserted by a tool which comprises a short sharp hollow tube and a manipulating handle. The tip of the tube may be inserted into the scalp to provide a conduit into which the synthetic fibres are sewn into the scalp.The synthetic fibres are implanted by having curved needles at one end and a juncture of several fibres at the other end. The needles are inserted through the tube and into the scalp and out through the outer surface at various locations like normal hair, but because they are joined and anchored within the scalp, will not be easily removed. Alternatively, the skin can be surgically lifted and the fibre inserted through the skin from underneath.

Abstract: An improved method of attaching a hair weft (14) to the hair (12) of a wearer (10) is disclosed wherein the hair (12) is first parted along a first parting line (26) corresponding generally to the occipital bone of the wearer (10). Next, an upper portion (28) of hair (12) is folded upwardly relative to the parting line (26) and detachably secured with the hair (12) located above the parting line (26), while a lower portion (30) of hair (12) extends downward relative to the parting line (26). After the lower portion (30) of hair (12) is cleaned, a first segment (34) of the lower portion (30) is folded upwardly relative to the parting line (26) and detachably secured with the hair (12) located above the parting line (26), while a corresponding second segment (36) of the lower portion (30) extends downwardly relative to the parting line (26). The hair weft (14), which includes a plurality of hair stands (18) secured to a base element (16), is next positioned proximal to parting line (26).

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for producing bundles of fibers useful for testing of various physical properties of said bundles. The bundles include fibers attached to one another at one of their ends by various means, said means employed being selected dependent upon the type of physical testing intended for the fibers. The fibers may be keratin fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved hair extension and thickening process which reduces shedding, resists physical and chemical degradation, and which, further, provides for safely, easily, and cleanly removing the supplemental hair from the natural hair. A weft of natural or synthetic supplemental hair is suspended upon a mounting surface. A small bundle of supplemental hair is segregated from the weft. A liquid latex is applied thereto, and the latex is twisted into it so that the supplemental hair is thoroughly coated, intertwined, and bonded together at the junction so formed. Cyanoacrylate adhesive is applied to further bond the bundle of supplemental hair. The supplemental bundles are then permanently separated from the weft. The supplemental bundle may later be bonded to a person's natural hair through the use of a hot melt acrylic adhesive. Release and separation of the supplemental bundle from the person's natural hair is conveniently, safely, and cleanly obtained through the use of acetone.

Abstract: A hairpiece includes a foundation having a central portion and a circumscribing flap and further including an apron extending from the lower face of the foundation adjacent the flap and circumscribing a portion of the central area. The apron includes slits for receiving hair therethrough from adjacent a bald area on a person's head for anchoring the hairpiece on the bald area. The flap folds over and covers the apron with adhesive therebetween to hold the hair received through the slits in the anchoring position.

Abstract: A lightweight, natural appearing hair piece which can be used to cover bald spots and create the appearance of a natural, fullbodied head of hair. The hair piece is constructed from a multiplicity of strands of human hair that are uniquely affixed to a front piece and a net-like base which, in turn, can be easily affixed to the user's scalp using a connector strip and conventional skin adhesive.

Abstract: A method of covering a bald area (20) on a person's head uses a filler piece (10) having a foundation (12) with filler hair (14) attached thereto and conforming substantially to the shape of the bald area (20). The filler piece (10) is attached to the bald area (20) by adhering the foundation (12) thereto. Side hair (24) of sufficient length is then positioned in spanning relationship with the filler piece (10) and commingled with the filler hair (14) to hold the side hair (24) in the spanning relationship.

Abstract: A color matched hair clip device with and without an unlocking key combination, and a method for adding and removing multiple hair extensions or tracks to a person's head without resorting to sewing or gluing as practiced conventionally. The hair clip device is made up of a comb element and a cover element which "Ziplocs".TM. with a locking guard element in the first embodiment. The U-shaped locking guard has a hooked sheath at each end. The cover element has two track snaps or hair extension holders under which the hair extensions are attached. The second embodiment dispenses with the locking guard and utilizes plastic snaps for both the hair extension holders, the comb teeth and the cover element for securing the hair extensions.

Abstract: A hair braiding tool for fusing the end of a braid of synthetic fibers includes a first elongated member having at least one substantially semi-cylindrical transverse groove formed in a surface thereof with the groove having an open end and a closed end and a second elongated member pivotally connected to the first elongated member and having at least one substantially semi-cylindrical transverse groove formed in a surface thereof with the groove having an open end and a closed end. Upon bringing the first and second members into engagement with each other, the semi-cylindrical grooves therein mate with each other to define a cylindrical passage having an open end and a closed end for receiving a braid end therein. An electrical heating element is disposed in contact with the closed end of the cylindrical passage for trimming and fusing the braid end.

Abstract: A method for joining hair includes the steps of winding joining hair around and loosely knotting the same to a rod member, which is provided on one end thereof with a loop portion having flexibility, unit by unit, at predetermined intervals, withdrawing the joining hair wound around and loosely knotted to the rod member, unit by unit, through the loop portion after a strand of natural hair on the scalp of a person's head is inserted into the loop portion, and tightly knotting a knot portion of the joining hair thus withdrawn, by pulling opposite ends of the joining hair so that the joining hair is tied to the natural hair strand at the knot portion. A hair-joining device used in this method comprises a rod member provided on one end thereof with a loop portion having flexibility, and the rod member having joining hair which is wound around and loosely knotted to the rod member, unit by unit, at predetermined intervals.

Abstract: Foreign hair is attached to naturally grown scalp hair. First, a strand of scalp hair is combined with a strand of foreign hair. A clamping sleeve is slipped onto the loop of a loop catcher. Then the combined strand is inserted into loop and it is pulled into and through the clamping sleeve with the loop catcher. The combined strand of scalp hair and foreign hair are then preliminarily attached by pre-squeezing the sleeve. After the sleeve is properly placed in the vicinity of the scalp, the sleeve is finally pressed so as to clamp the foreign hair to the scalp hair. The sleeve, which is preferably of the same color as the hair, may be removed by prying it open with bent-nose pliers provided with the invention.

Abstract: A process for securing supplemental hair to a persons natural hair including forming a bound weft of supplemental hair by binding a weft of supplemental hair around a binding portion of the weft located between three and six inches from a first end thereof by sewing a series of blanket stitches around the binding portion with a length of thread and then pulling the thread taut to create a bound weft leaving a top length and a bottom length of thread extending from the binding portion; and then utilizing a combination of braiding and sewing to secure the bound weft of supplemental hair to a persons natural hair.

Abstract: A hair enhancement system including a female portion having a first flexible fabric strip having a first plurality of female snap fastener halves secured to and evenly spaced a first spacing distance along a first side surface thereof; a male portion having a second flexible fabric strip having a second plurality of male snap fastener halves that are mateably with the female snap fastener halves of the female portion secured to and evenly spaced by the first spacing distance along a second side surface thereof; and a hair enhancement weft including a third plurality of flexible enhancement hair strands secured to and extending from a side edge of one of said female and male portions along the length thereof. The hair enhancement system is utilized by placing a section of hair from the person having the hair enhancements applied between the female or male portions and snapping the female snap fastener strip to the male snap fastener strip in a manner to retain the section of hair from the person therebetween.

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

Abstract: A method for attaching manufactured strands of hair (13) to natural hair on the scalp (15) to form pre-manufactured braids (16). The method comprises braiding a base plait (11) out of human, animal, or synthetic hair, anchoring additional strands of hair (13) to the base plait (11), braiding or twisting the additional strands in groups of two or three strands to form pre-manufactured braids (16), braiding the natural hair on the scalp (15) of the individual into horizontal or vertical rows (14), and attaching the base plait (11) to the rows of braids (14) on the scalp (15) of the individual.

Abstract: A toy figure is provided with lengths of flexible, unravelable cord material which simulates hair or fur. The cord material may be unraveled into individual strands or groups of strands which simulate strands of hair. The toy provides increased play value by permitting the child to unravel the cord material to produce strands of hair that may be cut, styled and washed.

Abstract: A retainer used for hair joining includes a retainer body, a rod-like member on one end portion of the retainer body, and an elongated cushion member which has multiple cuts and which is arranged on the retainer body such that it is spaced apart from the rod-like member. Reducible looped portions are formed on one end of each of multiple joining hairs to allow the rod-like member to pierce therethrough. The free ends of the multiple joining hairs are clamped by the plurality of cuts in the cushion member.

Abstract: A hairpiece includes a rear base portion and a front base portion for attaching multiple strands of hair thereto and separate complementary fastening segments for detachably connecting the front base portion to the rear base portion. The rear base portion has a pair of opposite sides and a front end extending therebetween. The front base portion has a pair of opposite sides and a rear end extending therebetween and coextensive with the front end of the rear base portion. The complementary fastening segments are connecting bands respectively attached to the rear end of the front base portion and the front end of the rear base portion. The connecting bands have fastening elements thereon attachable to and detachable from one another to connect the front base portion to the rear base portion for use on the wearer's head and to disconnect and remove the front base portion from the rear base portion without the necessity for removal of the rear base portion from the wearer's head.

Abstract: A zig-zag method of braiding hair which is applied to the production of braided wigs and hair pieces. The method suggests three specific and essential steps to producing two identical hair pieces. The first step is to arrange a single lock of braided hair in a zig-zag orientation. The second step is to affix a pair of bases, one on each side of the zig-zag oriented lock of hair, and the third step is to make an incision down the middle of the zig-zag equidistant from each side of the of the ends of the zig-zags, resulting in two identical hair pieces. The hair that is used in this process can either be real hair, synthetic hair, or a mixture of both.

Abstract: An apparatus for concealing a hair supplement attachment including a layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, an adhesive affixed to the bottom surface, and a plurality of human hair particles affixed to the top surface. The plurality of human hair particles generally cover the top surface. The adhesive is of sufficient strength so as to attach to human hair without pulling the hair from the scalp upon removal. The layer has a length generally corresponding to a length of an end of the hair supplement. The plurality of human hair particles have a color generally matching a color of the hair supplement. The layer is applied over a braid which is formed in the human hair so as to receive the end of the hair supplement.

Abstract: An adjustable hair piece construction includes a filamentary support element formed into a loop so as to fit around the head of a wearer. Hair is affixed to the loop element so as to, in use, hang down therefrom. An adjustment assembly for adjusting the size of the loop includes an abutment member including first a second bores therethrough. Portions of the support element extend through each of the bores so that the abutment member is movable on the support element between stops at the ends of the latter. A releasable diameter fixing member is movable along the support element between fixed positions. In such a fixed position, and with one end of the abutment member in engagement with one of the stops, the fixing member engages the other end of abutment member so as to fix the position of the abutment member and thus fix the size of the loop.

Abstract: The invention is a false eyelash system, for producing unknotted clusters of false eyelashes from long fibers. A plurality of long fibers are knotted around a main string with a preliminary knot. The long fibers are trimmed a distance away from the main string that corresponds to a desired eyelash length. Cement is applied to the preliminary knot and discernible distance therefrom to form a cement clot. The preliminary knot is removed by cutting through the cement clot to form unknotted clusters of false eyelashes.

Abstract: Hair on the head is increased by tying artificial or false hairs to natural hairs by use of a guide rod including a slide pin with a retractable catch member in such a manner that a false hair is first wound around the guide rod to form a preliminary knot around the guide rod. The preliminary knot is transferred to the natural hair while holding the natural hair with the catch member and further is moved to a prescribed position of the natural hair. The preliminary knot then is tightened. Thus, the false hairs can be steadily fastened to the natural hairs to effectively increase the hair on the head.

Abstract: A production method for implanted hair articles including superfine fibers is disclosed in which the tension and nerve are strong, hair falling is eliminated, and a high grade appearance and flexibility are given. Composite fibers composed of fiber-forming polymers of a plurality of components having an identical or different solubilities for a chemical or solvent are processed into piles P, the piles P are subjected to hair implantation on a face of a base material 4 on which an adhesive for hair implantation is applied and are dried, subsequently a chemical reaction suppressing agent 5 for the above-mentioned chemical or solvent is coated on the hair implantation face of the base material 4, and thereafter the above-mentioned chemical or solvent is used to dissolve and treat components having larger solubilities of the piles P, or each of the components is subjected to a peeling treatment, whereby only portions other than roots of the above-mentioned piles P are divided into each of the polymers.

Abstract: A method for forming simulated hair strands on the scalp by utilizing a composition containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a photoinitiator. The composition is applied to the scalp, strands are formed and the strands are cured by light.

Abstract: A hair piece comprising a switch of hair attached at one end to a clip. The clip comprises a pair of jaws having a mutual pivotal connection. The jaws of the clip are provided which a spring which urges the jaws into engagement.

Abstract: A method for joining hair comprises the steps of forming a reducible loop on one end of a strand of joining hair, reducing and tightening the loop after piercing a strand of stationary hair through the loop, and weaving and tying together both of the joining hair and stationary hair to firmly join the two hair pieces. A joining hair used for the hair joining method is characterized in that at least one strand of hair is folded into two and free ends of the hair are pierced through the folded portion to form a loop on the joining hair. This loop or looped portion is then heated to curl so that the looped portion may not be lost or straightened. A joining hair retainer used for the hair joining method comprises a retainer body, a rod-like member disposed on one end portion of the retainer body, and an elongated cushion member disposed on the retainer body in such a manner as to be spaced apart from the rod-like member, and having a plurality of cuts.

Abstract: A manually operable device that is used to cut a synthetic material and also singe the end of this newly cut material to prevent it from unravelling. This tool incorporates a separate crimping assembly, cutting assembly, and burning assembly for each of these steps. The crimping assembly holds the material in place during the cutting and burning stages and also aids in fusing the melted ends of the material into a uniform mass. The cutting assembly cuts the material where desired, trims any stray fibers from the cut and/or fused end, and also removes any excess burn from this fused end. The burning assembly, connected to a reservoir, burns a flammable fluid so as to burn or singe the material placed thereover.

Abstract: A method for pressing a hair weft (10) is provided as well as an article of manufacture. The hair Weft (10) includes a weave (50) which connects attached ends (A) of individual hairs (H) to the weave (50). The weave (50) has a vinyl composition (100) applied thereto along a length thereof while the weave (50) is attached to a lower platen (20). Once multiple coats of the vinyl composition (100) have been applied to the weave (50) and allowed to dry, an upper platen (30) is placed over the weave (50). Clamps (34) are then utilized to press the upper platen (30) down onto the lower platen (20) pressing the vinyl composition (100) and weave (50). The resulting pressed weft (10') more securely bonds the hairs (H) to the pressed weave (50') and decreases a thickness of the pressed weave (50'). The hair weft (10') can then be utilized more effectively for a variety of different uses.

Abstract: A template is made of the bald portion of the person's head and a membrane base of an intracellular hair reconstruction system is adapted to replicate the template. The bald portion is marked and the intracellular hair reconstruction system temporarily taped to the marked portion to assure the desired fit and styling. The intracellular hair reconstruction system is placed on a mannequin head with the hair in contact with the mannequin head. A uniform coating of adhesive is placed on the membrane base and is heat cured. The adhesive coated membrane base is carefully aligned with markings on the bald portion of the person's head and is adhered to the person's head.

Abstract: A hair replacement device is constructed from hollow, polyurethane tubing reinforced with copper wire to prevent stretching and to allow the device to be molded, and re-molded, to conform to the contours of the scalp. The copper wire is coated with a flesh color substance. The device defines a peripheral segment and longitudinal and lateral tubing intertwined and glued at intersecting areas to form a generally basket shaped device. Hair is conventionally attached to the plastic tubing, and a skin panel insert may be added where desired. The hair of an individual may be draw through the open framework and blended with the hair attached to the device.

Abstract: A method for attaching hair to the head (32) of a person, a flexible material with rings (12) woven into the hair (32) forming a flat braid (16). A weft of hair (24) with rings (12) communicating with the rings (12) in the flat braid (16). The rings (12) in flat braid (16) correspond with rings (12) on weft of hair (26). The corresponding rings (12A) are tightly locked together with needle (20) and thread (18).

Abstract: A wig-like cool cap wherein an artificial hair is implanted to an artificial scalp portion. The artificial hair is composed of carbon fiber or fine thread form comprising twisted plural carbon fibers, while the artificial scalp portion comprises a central network portion (1) and an outer surrounding membranous portion (2). The central network portion (1) is composed of carbon fiber or fine thread form comprising twisted plural carbon fibers and is constructed in a network. The outer surrounding membranous portion (2) is arranged at an outer circumference of the central network portion and has a plurality of micropores. Because carbon fiber has very large coefficient of thermal conductivity and is superior in heat-releasing characteristic, it can prevent stuffiness and sweat peculiar to conventional wigs. Further, because carbon fiber is superior in resistance against chemicals, hair care products, coloring reagent and the like can be freely used.

Abstract: By combining a fluoroscein-based dye with a mercaptan based permanent waving composition and maintaining the pH of the resulting composition between about 2.5 and 4.5, a composition is achieved which simultaneously colors and permanently waves the hair. In addition, even if no coloring or dying of the hair is desired, the use of a colorless or complimentary fluoroscein-based dye with the mercaptan based permanent waving composition achieves a composition which imparts a substantially improved curl configuration to the hair as well as substantially longer lasting curls. Preferably, the mercaptan based permanent waving composition employed comprises an ester of either thioglycolic acid, thiolactic acid, or the amide of 2-aminoethanethiol.

Abstract: A method of attaching a hairpiece and a hairpiece attaching element are disclosed. The method has the steps of: providing an anchor around the outer periphery of a hairpiece body and the hairpiece attaching element which includes a core and a cover slidably fitting on the core, the core having a first engagement means engaging the anchor and a second engagement means engaging bundles of a plurality of natural growing hairs growing from the head of a wearer; engaging the anchor with the first engagement means; and then moving the cover so that the bundles of natural growing hairs engage the second engagement means so as to cover the natural growing hairs engaging the core and retain the engagement of the natural growing hairs.

Abstract: A method for constructing a capillary prosthesis, toupee or other form of hairpiece which conforms to the shape, exactly, of the cranium of the head of the person who is intending to wear it comprising:a) preparing a negative mold from plaster of paris or the like, on the cranium, and allowing it to cure;b) preparing a positive mold from the negative and allowing it likewise to cure;c) placing on the positive a thermosetting sheet of plastic and applying heat and pressure to form the plastic to the configuration of the positive and trimming the excess plastic to thereby accomplish a first sjablon;d) fitting the sjablon to the cranium of the person and ascertaining the high and low spots thereon;e) using the sjablon in modifying the positive to neutralize high and low areas and making a subsequent sjablon, or sjablons, as necessary until no high or low areas are noted upon refitting on the cranium of the person;f) affixing hair to the final sjablon so that there is produced a hairpiece which may be press-vacuu

Abstract: The methodd provides for the attachment of extensions or wefts of hair to the naturally growing hair of a person. First, the location of where the extension is to be attached to the person is determined. Then, the hair is parted along that location. The hair along the part is gathered together in small clumps. A crimpable anchor device is located onto each clump of hair. Each anchor device is positioned along the respective hair clump to a position near the scalp of the person. The anchor devices are crimped so as to secure their positions. Then, the extension is sewn to the clumps of hair using needle and thread. The needle and thread pass through the respective clumps at locations between the anchor devices and the scalp. The naturally growing hair is allowed to fall in place so as to cover the points of attachment.

Abstract: A reversible process for attaching permanent extensions to human hair in which strands of supplemental hair are joined with a thermostable adhesive to form a plug of supplemental hair, a coating of thermosetting adhesive is applied over the thermostable adhesive and cured, strands of the person's natural hair are threaded through a section of heat shrinkable tubing, the plug of supplemental hair is inserted into the heat shrinkable tubing, and heat is applied to the heat shrinkable tubing so that the thermosetting adhesive liquifies and joins the plug of supplemental hair and natural hair, and the heat shrinkable tubing shrinks in size to compress and seal the junction. The permanent extension can be removed by reapplication of heat to the heat shrinkable tubing.

Abstract: A hair styling technique provided for applying a message to the scalp in which letters or symbols having a planar base with scalp adhesive on one side and hair or hair-like fibers on the other side are adhered to the scalp in an arrangement that delivers the message.