Abstract: A shower cap assembly includes a shower cap that is wearable on a user's head. The shower cap has a water opening extending through the shower cap to facilitate water to be poured onto the user's head when the shower cap is being worn. A water hose is fluidly attached to the shower cap to drain the water poured into the shower cap for washing the user's hair. A bucket provided which is in fluid communication with the water hose to receive the water which drains from the shower cap. A lid is hingedly coupled to the bucket and a hose aperture extends through the lid to facilitate the water hose to be extended through the hose aperture when the lid is closed. A handle is coupled to the lid such that the handle can be gripped for opening and closing the lid.

Abstract: A hair extension for a ponytail is described. The hair extension may comprise an elastic band having a looped end and a free end. A plurality of hairs may be connected to the band by weaving or sewing the plurality of hairs into a track or weft that is then attached to the band. The elastic band may have a taut and a relaxed configuration. The track or weft may be attached to the band while the band is in the taut configuration such that when the band is relaxed, the track or weft is wavy. The looped end of the band may be formed by folding a tip of the band over and securing it to a portion of the band. The loop may have an opening through which a user's natural hair may be inserted.

Abstract: A multifunctional device for the treatment of a patient's hair and skin including a box-shaped body 2 in which a tank 4 for the production of steam V is inserted. The multifunctional device further includes a heater 5, inside the tank 4 for heating a volume of water W contained in the tank 4, and a dispenser 6 for dispensing, through a first conduit 7, steam V from an outlet mouth 8. The device also includes a supply conduit 9, with a second end 9b in fluid communication with a water supply source, and a filter 10 intercepting the supply conduit 9, for treating the incoming water, transforming it into demineralized water.

Abstract: A hair piece of artificial, animal or natural hair or a combination thereof wherein the hair piece is configured to be used as a removable hair piece such as a ponytail or hair extension. The hair piece may include an attachment member for attachment to the ponytail of a user. The hair piece may further include a bendable spine member to allow the user to adjust the configuration of the hair piece. The hair piece may further include an elongate flexible member having a greater rigidity than the hair wherein the elongate member is interwoven in the strands of the hair to allow the user to adjust the configuration of the hair piece. The hair piece may also include a variety of hair styles, textures or textiles to provide a versatile hair style that is easily installed or removed by the user.

Abstract: A cosmetic treatment method. The method includes creating, on a region of the keratin materials to be treated, a set of adhesive areas and of non-adhesive areas extending between the adhesive areas. The method includes electrostatically projecting fibres onto the region.

Abstract: A hair treatment apparatus including a pliable sheet having a width and length positionable on a head of a wearer to engage a hairline between an arcuate top edge and an arcuate bottom edge with a pair of ends correspondingly disposed on opposite sides of a wearer's head and methods of using a hair treatment apparatus.

Abstract: A stimulation device is provided in accordance with one embodiment. The stimulation device includes a chamber which has a flexible wall portion. A drive unit of the stimulation device is in physical communication with the flexible wall portion so as to cause deflections of the flexible wall portion in opposing directions, thereby resulting in a changing volume of the chamber. The changing volume of the chamber results in modulated positive and negative pressures with respect to a reference pressure. An opening of the stimulation device is for applying the modulated positive and negative pressures to a body part. An appendage of the stimulation device may be used as a handle to allow a user to position the stimulation device over the body part. The stimulation device includes a control device for controlling the drive unit.

Abstract: A stimulation device is provided in accordance with one embodiment. The stimulation device includes a chamber which has a flexible wall portion. A drive unit of the stimulation device is in physical communication with the flexible wall portion so as to cause deflections of the flexible wall portion in opposing directions, thereby resulting in a changing volume of the chamber. The changing volume of the chamber results in modulated positive and negative pressures with respect to a reference pressure. An opening of the stimulation device is for applying the modulated positive and negative pressures to a body part. An appendage of the stimulation device may be used as a handle to allow a user to position the stimulation device over the body part. The stimulation device includes a control device for controlling the drive unit.

Abstract: Provided is a ponytail hair pack to be easily applied for caring damaged hair just by simple configuration for wearing and making intensive cares allowable at low costs, compared with other normal hair care packs which are uncomfortable for wearing and require a separate rubber band to bind with at the end of ponytail hair after putting the ponytail hair into a hair mask pack and under risks of hair essence being leaked out due to the opening state exposed all the time. However, the ponytail hair pack here allows ponytail hair to be tied firmly by the fixing ties integrally formed with the tie-type pouch, and the stable binding provides comfortable wearing state.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and a method for use in weaving elongate members together and most typically elongate members in the form of hair attached to the head of a person or a toy doll. The elongate members are provided in groups and the groups pass through passages in a weaving mechanism and along guide tubes which are located to the opposing side of the weaving mechanism from the item to which at least some of the elongate members are attached. Typically, relative movement of the weaving mechanism along the elongate members and the operation of the weaving mechanism cause the weave, such as in the form of plaiting, braiding or cornrowing to be formed.

Abstract: A portable and wearable hair styling device includes a headband configured to conform to a head of a user, a hair wrap attached to the headband, wherein the hair wrap includes a flexible inside layer, an air distribution network, and a flexible outside layer attached to the flexible inside layer creating an interior volume between the flexible inside layer and the flexible outside layer, wherein the flexible outside layer includes a hair dryer attachment and a clip configured to close a lower portion of the hair wrap around hair of the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for styling hair is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a handle comprising a motor. The apparatus further comprises a comb head coupled to the handle. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of bristles coupled to the comb head. Each of the bristles comprises a bristle head provided in a honeycomb shape to receive hair. Each of the bristles rotate when the motor is operated to twist and braid the hair.

Abstract: A smart nozzle system for a hair dryer includes a proximity detection circuit, a temperature sensing circuit, a speed detection circuit, and a rotating nozzle vane, among other features. The nozzle includes a microcontroller and a wireless communication module to interface with an external computing device via an application. Also included is a camera, a timer, a fluid dispenser, and a therapeutic UV light. The power supply can be a dynamo powered by air flowing through the nozzle. The nozzle can be an add-on to existing hair dryers or can be integral with a hair dryer system.

Abstract: Stimulation devices and methods of use are described herein. An example stimulation device configured to stimulate a portion of a body of a user comprises a housing that includes a casing and a covering. The casing includes a nozzle, a motor disposed within the casing configured to generate stimulation patterns, a drive shaft connected to the motor, a sensor configured to detect changes in the rotation of the draft shaft, a controller, and a battery. The covering covers a portion of the casing.

Abstract: A battery powered collapsible blow-dryer for portable hair drying and styling includes a blow-dryer housing. A pivot hinge is coupled to a ventral side of the blow-dryer housing adjacent an intake end. A handle has a handle cavity disposed between an anterior side, a posterior side, an upper end, and a bottom end. The upper end has a pivot receptacle pivotably coupled to the pivot hinge. The pivot receptacle comprises a locking mechanism to maintain the handle in a folded position and an alternate extended position, and a button to release the handle. A blow-dryer assembly comprises a heating element and a fan coupled within the blow-dryer housing, and a plurality of controls coupled to the handle. A power assembly comprises a solar panel coupled to the blow-dryer housing, a rechargeable battery coupled within the handle cavity, and a charging port coupled within the bottom end of the handle.

Abstract: A removal and re-application board for hair extensions and process of using same. The board contains at least 3 serially spaced apart lines (linear or curvilinear), vertically or radially spaced apart. Hair extension bands are mounted on, above or below the lines. Board indicia conveys sequential band removal and board placement, and then band board-dismount and re-application sequential order data to re-apply the hair bands on a user's head. When the bands are on-board, the bands from a columnar matrix; therefore the serially spaced apart lines provide board-mounting and board dismounting data to the stylist (board-mounting is hair band removal; board dismounting is band re-application). The indicia and the serially spaced apart lines allow for hair bands to be easily stored (board-mounted) and organized, such that the hair bands can be reliably re-applied to substantially the same location on a user's head.

Abstract: A system and method for batch sizing a formula that defining one or more hair dye materials and corresponding recommended amounts for creating an individual batch sized amount of a hair dye mixture. One method includes providing a control system having at least a processor and a computer-readable memory, wherein the memory contains software configured to receive a formula defining instructions for blending a hair dye mixture using one or more colorants and/or dye blending materials and amounts recommended for the hair dye mixture. The method further includes presenting a plurality of batch sizing adjustment criteria on a display; and receiving user input, via a user input device, selecting one or more of the plurality of batch sizing adjustment criteria. The batch sizing adjustment criteria includes service characteristics.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a desired volumetric conditioned airflow rate and for reducing noise level, airflow recirculation and airflow separation are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a nozzle housing having a pair of opposing sidewalls and a front and back wall that define an airflow passage. The airflow passage has a centerline extending between the inlet and the outlet and has a plurality of cross-sections taken perpendicular to the centerline that collectively define a smooth contour along a length of the airflow passage. The cross-sections each have a thickness between the front and back wall that is greater at side edges than at the centerline. The thickness of the cross-sections decreases along a length of at least a first portion of the nozzle housing. A width of each of the cross-sections between the sidewalls increases along the length of at least the first portion of the nozzle housing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hair styling device (10, 20) comprising an inner cylindrical shell (121, 221) provided with through-holes; a rotatable cylindrical shell (122, 222) surrounding the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221); a drive assembly (123, 223) for driving the rotatable cylindrical shell (122, 222) to rotate around the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221) for winding hair around the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221); and a wind supply assembly (130, 230) for supplying hot air to any hair wound around the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221) through the through-holes. According to the present invention, hot air is supplied to the hair wound around the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221) so that the hair is heated evenly and shaped.

Abstract: A universal hairpin with a no-slip flocked coating is provided. The legs of the hairpin are covered with flocked coating of various heights for providing no-slip effect for a particular hair type. A hairpin has an interface for attaching a replaceable charm. The interface may use a screw tip, a Velcro™ lock, a clip, a clamp, a ring, a magnet, etc. The universal hairpin may have detachable tips of various shapes for different hair types or different types of hairstyles. The universal hairpin may have an asymmetric shape for more convenient use by a hairstylist and for providing enhanced in-hair hold.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluid dispensing device comprises a housing and a fluid moving device associated with the housing. The housing includes an interior surface defining a passage extending at least between an emission end and at least one aperture configured to facilitate entry of a fluid into the passage. The housing further includes a mounting apparatus adjacent the aperture and adapted to receive a fluid source. The fluid moving device is operable to develop air flow in the passage, wherein the aperture is disposed downstream of the fluid moving device and upstream of the emission end.

Abstract: A hand dryer comprising a jetting nozzle comprising a duct in fluid communication with a slot which forms a nozzle outlet, and a blower which blows air through the jetting nozzle to produce an air jet. The jetting nozzle is configured such that the angle of inclination of the air jet with respect to a direction which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the slot varies in the longitudinal direction of the slot.

Abstract: A multifunctional hair treatment device. A handpiece in the shape of a glove has nozzles on fingers thereof. A device body draws in and heats ambient air, thereby creating hot wind. A blower tube connects the nozzles of the handpiece to the device body to supply hot wind created in the device body to the nozzles of the handpiece. A user can dry and style hair using the handpiece worn on his or her hand.

Abstract: Medical gloves are disclosed with one or more channels running from a cuff of the glove to the tip of one or more fingers. The channel may extend at least partially around the fingertip and may comprise a one or more orifices positioned at least partially around the fingertip. A suction source may be coupled to the channel to provide suction at the orifices.

Abstract: A hair color applicator includes a first gripper arm, a second gripper arm and a hinge. The first gripper arm has an applicator panel. The second gripper arm has an applicator panel. The hinge couples the first gripper arm to the second gripper arm so as to have the applicator panels movable relative to each other toward and into a generally abutting position. Each of the gripper arms may have a reservoir disposed on the respective applicator panel which is configured to retain a hair colorant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for selectively bleaching or dyeing a plurality of locks of hair. The device basically comprises a selector comb for selecting the locks to be treated from a portion of hair, and a container provided with at least one compartment that can internally house at least one liquid or pasty product for dyeing or bleaching. The selector comb is partially introduced inside the container and is movable inside and along same, being coupled thereto such that in an operating position of the device, the movement of the comb takes place, causing the gradual introduction of an increasingly longer portion of the locks selected by the comb inside the container at the same time as the gradual opening and communication of the inside of the compartment with the portion of the locks introduced therein, said portion being exposed to the liquid or pasty product.

Abstract: Provided is a variable acupressure ball for a massaging apparatus having a drive motor, a reducer connected to the drive motor, and an acupressure unit which has at least one acupressure ball disposed on top of a body thereof and which is coupled to a rotational shaft of the reducer so as to be rotated together. The variable acupressure ball includes a shaft protruding from the top of the body of the acupressure unit, a cap-shaped acupressure ball loosely fitted around the shaft, and an elastic unit resiliently restoring an interval between the cap-shaped acupressure ball and the shaft. The acupressure ball formed on the acupressure unit is variable in position according to acupressure strength.

Abstract: The robotic hair dryer holder system with tracking includes a robotic arm mounted to a base and a brush. The base mounts to a surface of a desired location for placement of the robotic arm. The robotic arm includes a plurality of articulating members that rotate and pivot with respect to each other. A hair dryer holder is attached to a distal end of the robotic arm and includes a motion detector. The hair dryer holder selectively holds a hair dryer, and the motion detector tracks a sensor element on the brush, causing the robotic arm to follow movements of the brush to dry a user's hair.

Abstract: A head care apparatus includes a unit base having independently rotatable first and second rotating shafts, a first link fixed on the first rotating shaft, a second link pivotally connected to the fist link, a third link fixed to the second rotating shaft, a fourth link pivotally connected to the third link, a support shaft pivotally connecting between the second and fourth links, an actuator supported by the support shaft, and an adjustment mechanism adjusting a posture of the actuator relative to person's head.

Abstract: A laparoscopic instrument includes a handle unit by which a user may hold the instrument, an elongated first tube attached to the handle unit, a second tube arranged slidable in relation to the first tube, that the second tube is provided with a thread gripping member capable of gripping suture threads, a locking member arranged to the tubes such that, when the second tube is moved in relation to the first tube, gripped suture threads are locked. The invention is characterized in that the device further includes storage elements for a number of rings, and a ring feeding member capable of, upon activation, moving the ring from the storage elements to a free position in which the suture threads run through the ring.

Abstract: A power tool having first and second housing portions, a power train, a mounting hub, a lock bar and an actuator. The second housing portion is disposed about the first housing portion for pivoting motion about a pivot axis. The powertrain has an output member that extends from the second housing portion and which is movable relative to an output member axis. The mounting hub is coupled to one of the first and second housing portions. The lock bar is mounted to the other one of the first and second housing portions. The actuator is slidably received in the other one of the first and second housing portions and cooperates with the mounting hub to selectively permit the second housing portion to pivot about the pivot axis relative to the first housing portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a predetermined removable area forming a hole that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam using the container. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear.

Abstract: In a hairbrush including a brush body having bristles twisted and fixed to a twisted wire and a porous cylindrical body having holes at a uniform interval and coupled to the brush body such that the bristles of the brush body are elastically exposed to the outside of the porous cylindrical body by a predetermined length, the porous cylindrical body is formed by curving a mesh plate in the shape of a roll and fixing the both side ends of the mesh plate to each other, and the bristles of the brush body are elastically exposed through the mesh holes of the porous cylindrical body.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a hair-heating device for applying heat to hair. The hair-heating device has a moisture-temperature setting and a dry-temperature setting less than moisture-temperature setting. A moisture sensor detects a moisture-indicating parameter of the hair, and generates a moisture-indicating signal indicative of whether the hair is at or below a predetermined moisture threshold level. A control circuit adjusts the temperature of the hair-heating device from the moisture-temperature setting to the dry-temperature setting in response to the moisture sensor generating a moisture-indicating signal indicative of the hair being at or below the predetermined moisture threshold level. The hair-heating device is active in the dry-temperature setting.

Abstract: A device and method for braiding hair or other flexible filaments is disclosed herein. The device comprises controller and a motor whereby the device may be used to intertwine strands of the flexible filament in a desired pattern. A user interface that allows the user to select a variety of pattern modules for operating the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool (1) for separating a hair bundle (11) comprising a number of hair strands appropriate for receiving a hair treatment composition (15) for creating a hair bundle effect. The hair bundle (11) is received into a through hole (10) via a slit (50). The dimensions of the through hole (10) dictate the appropriate size of a hair bundle (11). In one aspect of the present invention, the tool (1) is substantially flat in order to prevent spillages of hair treatment composition (15) onto the scalp. A gripping layer (70) may extend upon at least a portion of the tool (1) for aiding the grip of the tool (1) to the hair bundle (11).

Abstract: A cap which wraps hair and protects it from tangling during sleep or other activity. The cap contains an outer layer, one or more rows of bristles of relatively resilient material for wrapping hair and at least one handle. The one or more rows of bristles of relatively resilient material brushes a wearer's hair in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to pull the hair up into the hat in an organized manner. The one or more rows of bristles of relatively resilient material for wrapping hair may also be used to reverse the process and let hair down in an organized style.

Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.

Abstract: A hair extension remover, which comprises two crimping jaws, wherein one crimping jaw can be moved relative to the other with a drive. A liquid container that can be pressurized and that is in the form of a piston-cylinder unit, opens into the vicinity of the crimping jaws. In order to ensure exclusive linear motions, the drive of the crimping jaws and the pressurization of the piston-cylinder unit are each designed as a gear drive. Each gear drive can comprise either a gear rack having a pinion or a gear wheel segment, or a gear spindle having a movement nut. The two gear drives can be coupled in an adjustable and motion-transmitting manner.

Abstract: A hair drying system has a chair with a chair platform, a back rest, a first arm, and a second arm. A microprocessor with a data storage component is connected to an internet source. A massaging system with a plurality of vibrating components and a plurality of heating components is located in both the chair platform and the back rest. A hair dryer with a hair dryer mount is located on the back rest posterior surface. A monitor with a monitor positioning arm is pivotally located on a chair platform second edge. A tray is located on a tray positioning arm which is pivotally located on the monitor positioning arm. A remote control unit is removable and located in a recess located in a first arm armrest top surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic device comprising: a support and a composition, carried by the support, for dyeing or bleaching the hair, said composition having a formulation that varies depending on the position on the support, so as to allow shaded dyeing or bleaching to be produced on the hair by transfer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particular cationic tetrahydropyrazolopyridine compounds of formula (I) below and also to the use thereof for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair. The invention also relates to a dye composition comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, one or more cationic tetrahydropyrazolopyridines as defined previously. Finally, the invention relates to a dyeing device using the said composition.

Abstract: An artificial hair and a wig using the same are provided which have the property of thermal deformation expanding upon heating by a hair drier or others used for hair styling. The artificial hair 1 is made by mixing at the pre-determined ratio a semi-aromatic polyamide having a glass transition temperature between 60-120° C. and a resin not expanding in said temperature range. The artificial hair may have a sheath/core structure comprising a core portion 5B and a sheath portion covering the core portion. As the resin not expanding in said temperature range, polyethylene terephthalate or others can be used, and as the sheath, nylon 6 or nylon 66 can be used. Said artificial hair 1 can maintain its shape at room temperature or after shampooing due to thermal deformation by heating in steam atmosphere at temperature of glass transition or higher or about 80-100° C.

Abstract: A portable hair-styling device is provided for creating attractive ponytails. The device has a primary housing containing a motor, an impeller, a blocking flap, and a filter screen. Connecting to the primary housing is a flexible hose, a plurality of styling tubes, and one or more elastic bands. When powered on, a partial vacuum is generated within the flexible hose and the styling tube attached thereto. The free end of the styling tube is moved around the base of the stylee's neck to gather loose hair into the tube, and an elastic band is then positioned on the captured length of hair. The device operator releases the captured hair by depressing a release button on the housing, which engages the blocking flap and temporarily disrupts the flow of air from the flexible hose. After hair is removed from the styling tube it remains styled in a neat ponytail.

Abstract: A hairbrush device (100) comprises a first plurality of brush filaments (112) and a second plurality of brush filaments (116). A property of the first plurality of brush filaments (112) and a respective property of the second plurality of brush filaments (116) are different from one another. In order to reversibly select a stiffness of the hairbrush device, the hairbrush device (100) comprises an actuation element (104) being in driving connection with the first and second plurality of brush filaments (11, 116) and configured for being actuatable for selecting the first plurality of brush filaments (112) or the second plurality of brush filaments (116) for a use.

Abstract: A hair stubble softening device, including a pliable substrate; and, a first layer of grit material located on a first side of said pliable substrate. The grit layer comprises grit in a range of 300-800 grit for rounding the sharp edges on the ends of trimmed hair. The hair stubble softening device preferably includes a second layer of grit material located on a second side of said pliable substrate. Thus, a double sided, disc-shaped disposable unit is provided. In another embodiment, the invention further includes a handle assembly that is securely attachable to the pliable substrate. In this instance, the pliable substrate includes grit material on one side and fastening material on the other side. The pliable substrate attaches to complementary fastening material on the end of the handle assembly.

Abstract: A portable hair-styling device is provided for creating attractive ponytails. The device has a primary housing containing a motor, an impeller, a blocking flap, and a filter screen. Connecting to the primary housing is a flexible hose, a plurality of styling tubes, and one or more elastic bands. When powered on, a partial vacuum is generated within the flexible hose and the styling tube attached thereto. The free end of the styling tube is moved around the base of the stylee's neck to gather loose hair into the tube, and an elastic band is then positioned on the captured length of hair. The device operator releases the captured hair by depressing a release button on the housing, which engages the blocking flap and temporarily disrupts the flow of air from the flexible hose. After hair is removed from the styling tube it remains styled in a neat ponytail.

Abstract: A hair applicator comprises a body, a flexible member, and a means of transferring a center of the flexible member. The flexible comprises bristles, which may be arranged in a circular pattern and/or of differing lengths. The hair applicator may also contain a means of adjusting the initial position of the center of the flexible member. A user may apply an appropriate amount of hair coloring composition within the bristles of the flexible member. When the center of the flexible member is moved, the shape of the flexible member is changed which causes the bristles form to a conical shape which may be used to grasp strands of hair. The user may comb the hair coloring composition throughout the length of the hair and effectively highlight the desired hair strands, although other suitable applications will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.

Abstract: A hair implement, such as a comb, brush, or pick, is disclosed that includes a handle section containing a ring insert within an annular opening in the handle section. When the hair implement is not in use, it may be held on a user's finger and rotate out of the way without the need for the user to disengage his or her finger from the hair implement, such as when using other hair implements.

Abstract: A device for applying a haircare product to a lock of hair may include an applicator comprising a container, the containing being configured to hold a quantity of the haircare product. The device may further include a holding member configured to engage with the applicator such that, when the device is moved longitudinally with relation to the lock of hair, the holding member holds the lock of hair in contact with the applicator. The applicator may include an applicator end piece mounted on the container, the end piece comprising an outlet orifice and a moveable closure element. The closure element, in a first position, may close off the outlet orifice and, in a second position, at least partly open the outlet orifice. The closure element may move between the first position and the second position in response to a force exerted on the closure element by insertion of the lock of hair between the holding member and the closure element.