Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair accessories and more specifically to a hair accessory for maintaining previously styled hair. In accordance with aspects and embodiments, a hair accessory is provided having a stretchable loop and an arc affixed perpendicularly to the stretchable loop. A user can pull styled hair through the stretchable loop, wrap the styled hair concentrically around the arc, and secure the accessory in the hair such that the hair is up but is able to be returned to its previously styled state by removing the accessory.

Abstract: A number of low-profile metallic customized, patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed.

Abstract: A hair roller for wrapping therearound a hair portion is a concave cylinder, which has a normally oval cross section at a top portion and a bottom portion thereof larger than a normally oval cross section at a middle portion thereof of an oval cylinder; an oval cylinder, which has at least one normally oval cross-section, or a concave oval cylinder. The hair roller is optionally provided with a hair-retaining structure formed on the roller body for grabbing the hair portion.

Abstract: A hair curler has a cylindrical body with a net attached to a first end of the cylindrical body, the net invertable to permit extension of the net around the cylindrical body, holding hair in place that is wrapped around the cylindrical body. Because no hard plastics or other hard or rigid materials are present, the hair curler is comfortable for a user while sleeping or lying.

Abstract: Hair curling devices comprise a length of multi-stranded solid copper wire having ring crimp terminals secured to opposing ends. A fabric tube is situated about the length of multi-stranded copper wire and has first and second end portions that define corresponding fabric holes. The fabric tube is secured to the ring crimp terminals and prior to attachment, is longer that the wire/ring crimp terminal assembly so that the fabric tube is gathered about the multi-stranded copper wire. Hair bundles captured by the hair curling device form hair curls after a suitable exposure period. In some examples, flexible members other than copper wire are used, and the fabric tube and the wire/ring crimp terminal assembly can be secured to form a straight section or to form a loop.

Abstract: A hair accessory for receiving and retaining a bundle of hair, a method of making such a hair accessory, and methods of styling hair and instructing others to style hair using such a hair accessory are provided. The hair accessory comprises a thin, resilient, continuously formed, ductile metallic member. The continuously formed ductile metallic member is covered by at least one thin sheet-like backing member. The ductile metallic member and the one or more backing members form an opening for receiving and retaining a bundle of hair.

Abstract: A hair styling accessory includes an elongated hair board having a widened end and a narrowed end with elongated edges extending between the widened end and the narrowed end, a plurality of holes extend through the hair board from an upper surface to a lower surface. At least one end-clip having open and closed orientations and biased into the closed orientation. The at least one end-clip is designed to be positioned in the closed orientation over the narrowed end of the hair board and to grip a lock of hair against one of the upper and lower surfaces. At least one side-clip having open and closed orientations and biased into the closed orientation. The at least one side-clip is designed to be positioned in the closed orientation over one of the elongated edges of the hair board and to grip the lock of hair.

Abstract: A formable decorative item that includes an outer sleeve having an outer decorative surface and an inner cavity, an elongated flexible plastic insert that is disposed within the inner cavity of the outer sleeve, and an elongated resilient wire element mounted with the elongated flexible plastic insert and that extends substantially a length of the elongated flexible plastic insert. The elongated resilient wire element is constructed and arranged so that the elongated resilient wire element can be formed in a predetermined configuration and maintained in that predetermined position so as to correspondingly maintain the outer sleeve in the predetermined position.

Abstract: Methods of using a tying device are provided. The tying devices can include an elastic band having at least one elongated malleable member attached to at least one end portion thereof. When the tying devices are wrapped about an object, under tension, in self-overlapping configuration, and the elongated malleable member is bent to approximate a surface contour of the object, even without wrapping the malleable member fully around the object, the combination of friction between the overlapping surfaces of the elastic band, and the rigidity of the elongated malleable member, can be sufficient to retain the tying device securely under tension.

Abstract: The clip has a core and a sleeve. The sleeve encases the core. The clip is substantially rectangular in shape and has a first end and a second end. The clip is bendable into a shaped configuration. In the shaped configuration the first end of the clip is positioned next to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip being substantially parallel to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip defining an internal space between the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip. The clip is placed over the waist band of a user's pants to prevent portions of the waist band from rubbing on the underside of a user's shirt.

Abstract: A hair folding and creasing brake device for creating pre-folded and creased triangular hair foils for dimensional hair color placement has a hinged sheet which is hinged so that foil sheets placed on its surface can be clamped and then bent to form a crease in the foil. A hair coloring foil is prepared by placing a foil or a pack of foils onto the device which is then folded over the foil to clamp the foil and then folded again to bend the foil to impart a crease to the foil.

Abstract: A hair protection, retention and styling apparatus has a triangular shape. The left and right base corners comprise hair protection flaps that extend from either side of a rectangular hair retention channel roll. A top hair retention flap extends from the top thereof to form the top corner. A cylindrical style bar is attached near the top of the triangular body. Once a user places her hair on the channel roll, the hair protection flaps are folded in over the hair, thereby containing, retaining, and protecting the hair. The ends of the user's hair are wrapped around the style bar and the top hair retention roll is wrapped over the bar and the hair and bar are rolled approximately to the user's scalp. First and second wrap ties attach near the top of the triangular body and are used to secure the apparatus to the user's head.

Abstract: The presently disclosed technology teaches a hair accessory for receiving and restraining a bundle of hair, a method of making the hair accessory, and methods of styling hair and instructing others to style hair using the hair accessory. The hair accessory comprises a pair of opposing ductile metallic members. In one implementation, the ductile metallic members are generally rectangular and each has a pair of longitudinal ends. The ductile metallic members are covered by at least one backing member. The ductile metallic members are generally configured in an opposing relationship to each other with at least one closed end. The ductile metallic members may be separated from each other along a portion of their longitudinal lengths to define an opening for receiving a bundle of hair. The opposing ductile metallic members may also be closed about the bundle of hair to secure the hair accessory within a wearer's hair.

Abstract: The finger sleeve hair curler tool is a cloth hair curling tool accessorized with a removable curl template spool. It provides an improved method of hair curling and also functions as a novel hair accessory and ponytail holder. Piece 1 is a finger-sized fabric sleeve which is closed on one end; the open end flaring to create two lobed appendages beyond the rim of the opening, each of which has a fingertip fastener aperture. The user slips the sleeve over an index finger, coils a hair section around the sleeved finger, and secures the hair within the curler via the fingertip fastener apertures using a variety of techniques for the desired results. Piece 2 of the system is a rigid finger-shaped curl template spool which the user may alternately use as a framework to slip the fabric sleeve over, thus accommodating a greater range of hair-rolling techniques and results.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for curling hair using sheets of paper is shown and described in detail. Two sheets of paper are used to fold a locket of hair and attach the hair adjacent the user's scalp for curling. The curlers are disposable after use. Each sheet is folded in a unique pattern to hold the hair during curling and to connect the sheets together. The method permits the user access to curlers during travel.

Abstract: A binding device preferably used for adorning and securing the hair of a user therein. The binding device has a first member in the shape of a character and a second member extending therefrom and adapted to display a body of the character. The second member being elongated to enclose an elongated and flexible binding element therein such that said binding element turns upon itself to form an opening which securely, yet removably, receives a lock of hair of a user therein.

Abstract: A hair curler device has a hair roller formed as a longitudinally extending body with a thicker intermediate portion around which a strand of hair may be wrapped and thinner arm portions on opposite sides thereof, and a hair-holding element having a pair of flat extended leg portions lying in a common plane which are joined together at their ends on one longitudinal side. The leg portions are spaced apart from each other by a gap extending to an opening on an opposite longitudinal side. The leg portions have respective non-linear surfaces facing opposite each other across the gap which have complementary shapes so as to define a first distance apart between the surfaces of the leg portions at the opening, a second distance apart at an intermediate position of the leg portions which is narrower than the first distance, and a third distance apart at the longitudinal side where the leg portions are joined which is about equal to the first distance.

Abstract: By employing the teaching of the present invention, all of the difficulties and drawbacks found in conventional prior art hair curlers/rollers are eliminated. By providing a fully integrated, elongated body member which comprises an elongated central section having a generally rod-like construction, an enlarged loop or eyelet formed at one end of the central section, and elongated continuous, multi-segmented finger member formed at the opposed end of the central section, an easily used, one-piece, clipless hair curler/roller is provided. In addition, all portions of the hair roller/curler are inherently flexible, enabling the central section to be used for receiving the user's hair is wound thereon in the desired manner, and once completely wound thereon, the hair fibers are quickly and easily held in place by flexibly moving the multi-segmented finger member into the loop or eyelet until the hair fibers are locked in place about the central section thereof.

Abstract: A device for styling hair includes a flexible, relatively long body portion having a separating opening therein through which to receive a user's hair. This body portion has clasp portions extending from either end which can be closed into a corresponding clasp by the insertion of one portion in the other so as to prevent rotation of one with respect to the other, and to engage a detent arrangement therebetween. A suitable surface finish on a synthetic polymer material for the side members provides a desired coefficient of friction on that surface with respect to hair thereagainst. A styling enhancement maybe provided as part of the hair styling device.

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: A hair device is used to decorate hair or to hold hair in a fixed position. The hair device includes a plastic coated wire strand for bending around the hair. The hair device can be a single plastic coated wire strand that can be wrapped around hair in various configurations, or the device can also be configured to form a representation of a character, including animals. When configured to represent a character with arms or legs, the arms or legs of the character are comprised of plastic coated wire strands. The arms or legs of the character are bendable to wrap around hair to secure the hair device in place for decorative purposes, or to hold the hair in a desired style. The hair device may be made of various lengths and weights so as to serve different purposes such as for use with thinner or thicker hair, or to hold different amounts of hair, such as a ponytail or smaller sections of hair.

Abstract: A hair roller has a multi-layer construction, with all layers being soft and comfortable to allow the user to wear the hair rollers during sleep. The hair roller has an inner cellular foam layer, a compressible intermediate layer made of d-suede or velvet and an outer layer made of satin or silk. The roller may have a solid core. Pair of chenille cord securing members extends from opposite ends of the cylindrical roller body to allow securing of the hair roller in place after a strand of hair has been wound on the roller body.

Abstract: A hair roller for use in curling hair includes a substantially resilient central core having a substantially smooth outer surface. The central core is formed to have hair wrapped around the outer surface. The hair roller may include a hair clip coupled to the central core for substantially holding the hair wrapped around the central core.

Abstract: A device for styling hair includes a flexible. relatively long body portion having a separating opening therein through which to receive a user's hair. This body portion has clasp portions extending from either end which can be closed into a corresponding clasp by the insertion of one portion in the other so as to prevent rotation of one with respect to the other, and to engage a detente arrangement therebetween. A suitable surface finish on a synthetic polymer material for the side members provides a desired coefficient of friction on that surface with respect to hair thereagainst. A styling enhancement may be provided as part of the hair styling device.

Abstract: A hair twist as a flexible retainer for selecting a degree of tension for holding hair selecting a gentle and loose hold, or a tight hold. The hair twist comprises a composite of sheets of fabric, sponge towel, and carpet padding with a wire core all rolled into a cylinder. The cylinder is placed straight under a pony tail gathered at the back of the head, and the cylinder is twisted in place about the pony tail.

Abstract: A hair curler comprised of a flexible hollow tube, the interior of which contains heat absorbent material. The heat absorbent material is capable of being heated in a microwave oven to elevated temperatures, and capable of maintaining such elevated temperatures for a substantial period of time. The tube has ties attached to both ends for securing the tube in place on the head of a user after hair has been wrapped around it for curling. The tube is preferably constructed of a rubberized fabric having a plurality of protrusions extending from the outer surface thereof. The heat absorbent material is preferably a cereal grain, such as rice.

Abstract: A hair roller is provided around which hair can be wound easily with tension toward the outside acting on the hair, without a fear that the distal ends of the hair are folded, with ease in handling, and with good operativity, and with which the wound state can be maintained, regardless of the level of skill, i.e., even by a beautician who lacks experience or an amateur. A hair roller comprises a rod having a hair winding portion where at least a portion around which hair is wound is resiliently restitutively compressed and deformed and also having a hair distal end retaining member for retaining distal ends of hair and a wind maintaining member for maintaining the state of hair wound around the rod with tension.

Abstract: A threaded hair twister that is flexible, easy to use, and light-weight and enables the user to coil the hair into a variety of twists comprised of an elongated resilient body having an opening at one end and an elastic cord attached to a needle-like member at the other end, wherein the needle-like member is threaded into the opening of the elongated body for securing the hair after being rolled into a twist style.

Abstract: A device for styling hair is disclosed. The device includes a flexible, elongated body portion having an elongated opening for receiving hair. The main body portion is deformed to create a continuous hair receiving opening. The elongated body portion also has a first female end and a second male end. A hair styling device comprising an elongated body portion with an elongated slot is also described.

Abstract: Bendable foam-covered rod-like articles and a method and apparatus for their production are described. The method involves feeding an adhesive coated flexible core to an extruder, which in turn extrudes a low density, closed cell foam sheath about the core. The core and sheath composite is then cut into rod-like elements of predetermined length. Each of the rod-like elements is then restrained at a position spaced inwardly from one its ends, and an orificed plate and an element end are axially pressed together such that the core extends through the orifice in the plate and the foam sheath is compressed. The excess core extending through the plate orifice is then cut, and the pressure between the plate and the element is released, such that the foam sheath returns to its original condition, thereby producing a composite in which the core end is recessed into the foam sheath end. The end of the element is finished by sealing, preferably through the application of a hot brand.

Abstract: An improved hair curling device comprising a strip of fabric having a central portion containing a cushion formed of resilient material, such as foam rubber, and having a central core formed of microwave-heatable material.

Abstract: A hairstyling device includes a material that is elongated soft, resilient, lightweight in combination with a semi-rigid loop that is bendable enough to shape, but stiff enough to assume and retain any shape it is bent into. The loop extends beyond the material and along the outer surface of the material. The loop has second and third pliable extensions attached to it beneath the ends of the material. The extensions can be retained beneath the material or extended outwardly and bent back for securing hair, or bent and attached to each other to hold the material in a circular oval or other shape.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is formed of an elongated wire which is being bendable between a straight shape and an arcuate shape, a length of cord-like material braided circumferentially about the wire. The article of manufacture may be made of different lengths so as to serve different purposed such as a bracelet, a ring, or a hair band.

Abstract: A hair rolling fashion accessory comprises an elongated body formed of a high-density, high-compression foam rubber which has a bendable core element embedded therein. A protective fabric cover made of a cotton/poly blend of material entirely encloses the elongated body. The elongated body has a square cross-sectional area for improved grip in roll-ups and styling. The bendable core element is formed of a high-flex precoated wire and has a shorter length than the length of the elongated body such that the ends of the bendable core element are disposed a predetermined distance from the ends of the elongated body. The high-flex wire of the bendable core element has each end thereof bent back upon itself so as to prevent the high-flex wire from piercing the elongated body.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for curling and managing hair. The device has a soft deformable core with two ends and a rolling surface. The rolling surface is adapted so that the user's hair may be wrapped around it. The device also has two protruding members, one protruding member extending from each end of the core. Preferably, the protruding members are pliable such that they may be releasibly interlocked to pinch the hair to the core. An envelope covers the core and the protruding members. Finally, ornamental members are attached to the protruding members using an attachment mechanism.

Abstract: The hair accessory device comprises a flexible member encased in non-celluler vinyl plastisol which is slightly soft and clingy. The flexible member comprises a wire wherein its relatively sharp ends are buried so as to create a resulting flexible member with blunt ends. In this manner, the flexible member does not poke through its vinyl plastisol casing. A method for making the hair accessory device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hair retainer and method for using the retainer, the retainer including an elongate rigid member and at least one protuberance extending radially outwardly from the member. The protuberance forms a helical rib around the member having surfaces that oppose motion in one direction along the length of the member more than in the opposite direction. The retainer can be inserted into a hair style by rotating the retainer and applying force in a direction along the length of the retainer.

Abstract: A hair styling device comprising an elongated shaped outer covering, a deformable elongated structure within the interior of said device capable of being repeatedly bent to form said device into a variety of shapes, and an essentially centrally located elongated opening within the material to expose a central region of the deformable elongated structure, the essentially centrally located elongated opening being adapted for partial withdrawal of the central portion of the deformable structure to permit hair to be passed through a region lying between the withdrawn portion of the deformable structure and the elongated opening.

Abstract: A hair accessory includes first and second compressible flexible holder arms received about a bendable wire. A central joint member is located between the first and second holder arms on the wire and has a dimension which is at least as great as the dimension of the first and second holder arms. End members are located on the wire at the outer ends of the holder arms. The holder arms, central joint member, and end members are retained on the wire such as by bending the tips of the wire. The hair device can be used to create and maintain a number of different hair styles, such as for example, a bun, french twist, etc. or can be used as a headband, simply by bending, twisting or reconfiguring the hair device.

Abstract: A fabric hair curler includes a fabric body defining a receiving area for hair, and elements for restraining laterally the hair placed in the receiving area. First and second unreinforced fabric tie strips are positioned below the restraining elements and extend laterally from opposite edges of the body with sufficient length to be in tied relationship when hair restrained by the panels in the receiving area is rolled longitudinally with the body into a curl. The body, restraining elements, and tie strips are made as one piece from one or more portions of fabric sewn together. The design makes the fabric hair curler easy to use, manipulate and tie, and when in place, makes it comfortable to wear during waking or sleeping hours. Other features make possible variations in curl sizes and reduced drying times. A method for using provides for use of the fabric hair curler, and a variation of the method provides for producing curls in a shorter time.

Abstract: A bendable hair curling and waving roller has a length of bendable wire which is surrounded by a cylindrical foam cushion intermediate its ends and the wire and cushion are enclosed in an outer jacket of non-absorbent, machine washable material, such as satin, silk, or a satin-like synthetic fiber material. The wire is bendable yet has sufficient stiffness to enable it to retain its bent shape. The foam cushion gives the roller softness, enabling the wearer to lay her head against another surface with comfort. Hair is wrapped around the central portion of the roller and the outer ends of the roller are folded back onto itself to retain the wrapped hair in this position. The hair is held on the non-absorbent surface of the outer jacket by the inward folded ends until the hair has been set to the desired wave or curl and the non-absorbent outer jacket prevents depletion of hair's natural oils and moisture.

Abstract: A hair styling device comprising a generally peanut-shaped outer covering of material capable of clinging to hair, at least one intermediate layer of a resilient film attached along its periphery to said outer covering to form a unitary structure, and a deformable structure in the interior of said device capable of being repeatedly bent to form said device into a variety of shapes.

Abstract: Using rollers having roller members which are adjacent on both sides to a center flexible longitudinal section capable of remaining in a respective bent position and have at each end an outer longitudinal section, previously perm or water-waved (pretreated) hair sections of a strand of hair are spirally rolled up, starting with the tips of the hair, first onto one outer longitudinal section, continuing then also onto the center longitudinal section, and finally the previously untreated hair section (hairline) is rolled substantially onto the other outer longitudinal section. The one outer longitudinal section is then bent approximately normally relative to the other outer longitudinal section such that the one outer longitudinal section and a portion of the center longitudinal section with the rolled-up previously treated hair section project substantially vertically upwardly from the head.

Abstract: The method for making a deformable hair curler includes forming a cylindrical plastic body section by cross-cutting a peripherally sealed extrusion formed sealing cord, inserting a formative pliable core into the plastic body section, sealing any openings formed in the plastic body section during the insertion of the pliable core, and structuring the outer surface of the plastic body section so that air circulating channels are formed therein. The pliable core may be heated before it is inserted into the plastic body so that the plastic body and pliable core are bonded together. The deformable foam curler is constructed exclusively of a deformable plastic body and a formable pliable core. The pliable core may be made of any material that can easily be bent and retain a bent shape.

Abstract: A hair roller having a cushioning medium integrally associated therewith for protection of a wearer's scalp. The roller includes an elongated body having a central portion provided with the cushioning medium carried therein. Fasteners are provided on the extending ends of the elongated body which are foldable for secured relation along the central portion of the body to retain the hair in wrapped relation around the central portion.

Abstract: An L-shaped cushion wrap paper is provided to afford protection to hair during permanent wave styling operations. The L-shaped cushion wrap paper comprises an elongated generally rectangular cushion strip and a flap extending generally orthogonally therefrom. The flap may be folded relative to the cushion strip to engage a plurality of strands of hair therebetween. The L-shaped cushion wrap paper facilitates the alignment of the cushion strip with the hair for winding onto a permanent wave roller, and provides enhanced protection to the hair and a neater overall appearance. A pair of identical L-shaped cushion wrap sheets may be efficiently cut from a single rectangular sheet with no wastage. A plurality of such sheets can be stored in and dispensed from a generally rectangular carton having removable access panels at opposed ends thereof. The carton may further comprise elongated stops disposed therein to maintain orderly stacked arrays of the L-shaped cushion wrap sheets of paper.

Abstract: A convertible hair roller includes first and second flexible outer sheets connected together in parallel spaced relation, two parallel memory wires positioned between the sheets and capable of repeated deformation between a straight configuration and a circular configuration, with each memory wire automatically deforming from the straight configuration to the circular configuration upon application of heat of a predetermined temperature thereto so that the first and second sheets also automatically deform into a cylindrical configuration; and heat sink wires positioned transversely with respect to the memory wires between the first and second sheets for retaining heat applied to the hair roller. When heat is removed from the formed memory wires, they retain their circular configuration, but can be manually biased back to their flat configurations.

Abstract: A bendable permanent wave rod is disclosed including an elongate rod that includes a core portion composed of a material that is longitudinally bendable into a selected shape and self-sustainable in that shape, and a flexible, substantially non-absorbent outer portion bonded to and sealably covering the core portion. The outer portion has an exterior surface that includes a coefficient of friction such that hair that engages the exterior surface resists slipping relative thereto. An elongate flexible hair retaining band having first and second end portions is provided. The first end portion is attached to first end of the rod and the second end portion is selectively secured to the opposite second end of the rod to secure the rod onto the hair rolled onto the rod.

Abstract: An elongated flexible hair curler having a central core molded within a pliable viscoelastic polymer heat-retaining body. The hair curler comprises a generally elongated structure having rounded ends and is capable of being bent into a plurality of positions including being bent through an angle of substantially 180.degree. back upon itself in order to retain a hair tress wound thereon curler without the aid of hair clips. The heat retaining body is capable of being heated by an external means to a predetermined temperature and able to retain the heat for a predetermined time in order to facilitate the setting of curls in hair.