Abstract: A hair waving apparatus includes a handle component defining a longitudinal axis, and proximal and distal ends and a rotatable component operatively coupled to the handle component and adapted for rotatable movement about the longitudinal axis to engage a length of hair to impart a waving effect to the length of hair. The rotatable component includes a first treatment member and a second treatment member configured for relative movement between an open condition and an approximated condition. At least one of the first and second treatment members includes a heating element. A drive is operatively coupled to the rotatable component to impart rotational movement to the rotatable component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair styling appliance (1) for curling and straightening hair, comprising: a first and a second elongate jaw (2, 3) that are pivotable with respect to one another, the first jaw (2) having a first housing (6) bearing a first flat internal treatment surface (4), and the second jaw (3) having a second housing (7) bearing a second flat internal treatment surface (5), the internal surfaces (4, 5) being intended to pinch a lock of hair, at least one heating element (41, 51) intended to heat at least one internal treatment surface (4, 5). According to the invention, the greatest width l1 of the first housing (6) is less than or equal to 90% of the greatest width l2 of the second housing (7), and at least one of the first housing (6) and the second housing (7) is asymmetric with respect to the median plane in longitudinal section of said first housing (6) or said second housing (7), respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hair iron controlled by usage detection. The hair iron includes a pair of bodies hinged to each other. An electric heating plate is attached to an inner surface of each of the bodies, and generates heat by power supplied thereto. A detection unit is configured to detect an operation of the pair of bodies. A control unit is configured to control a driving power source based on a result detected by the detection unit, thus driving the hair iron to perform a preset operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair styling apparatus. A hair styling apparatus comprises a first and a second arm each comprising a heatable plate and arm member. The first and second arms are moveable between a closed position in which the heatable plate of the first arm is adjacent the heatable plate of the second arm and an open position in which the heatable plates of each arm are spaced apart. The heatable plate of at least one of the arms is coupled to a respective arm member about a pivot arranged to allow the heatable plate to move relative to the respective arm member about an axis transverse to the length of said respective arm member such that the plate pivots.

Abstract: A curling iron includes a handle, a heating element and a plurality of coaxially oriented barrels thermally coupled to the heating element. The heating element may be electrically or chemically powered. An optional hair clamp biased against at least one of the barrels is configured to clamp the hair during the curling process. One or more of the barrels may collapse into one or more of the remaining barrels.

Abstract: A hair styling iron. There is: a joint; a power module; an on/off switch and a temperature adjustment switch disposed on the joint and coupled to the power module. A first arm is coupled to the joint, including: a first handle extending from the joint; and a first heating iron extending in an arc from the joint. A second arm is coupled to the joint, including: a second handle with a plurality of finger grooves extending from the joint below the first handle; and a second heating iron with a heat indicator extending in an arc from the joint. A temperature sensor activates a light when said sensor detects heat above a threshold temperature. The temperature switch permits selectable temperature settings of the heating irons up to about 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The heating irons each include an interior, arcuate, heating plate that is matched to each other.

Abstract: Provided is a hairstyling appliance for styling hair, comprising a first housing and a second housing facing the first housing; the housings, of longitudinal axis, being connected in a pivoting manner by a hinge so as to define an open and closed position of the appliance; the first housing having a first hair treatment surface which is intended to be heated by a first heating means; the second housing having at least one second hair treatment surface which is intended to come into contact with the first surface in order to grip the hair in the closed position; the appliance containing two cylinders arranged on each side of one of the treatment surfaces, the cylinders being mounted so as to be able to rotate about their longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An appliance used for styling or shaping of fiber that is comprised of at least two heatable plates with a longitudinally extending gap between adjacent plates. The gap between the plates allows for increased function of the appliance. The appliance may be a hair straightener, a crimping iron, a curling iron, clothes iron or any other appliance that uses heated plates and is used to shape or style fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair iron including: one pair of bodies rotatably hinged to each other; heat plates disposed on the bodies; and supporting means, each being disposed between one of the bodies and one of the heat plates in such a manner as to support the longitudinal center of each heat plate. Accordingly, each supporting means is disposed between each body and each heat plate to support the longitudinal center of each heat plate, so that the pair of heat plates is evenly contacted with each other according to the seesaw principle, thereby allowing the heat and pressure generated from the heat plate to be applied uniformly to hair.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes first and second handle members adapted for movement between an open position for receiving hair therebetween and a closed condition adjacent the hair, a heating element associated with at least one of said first and second handle members and a cartridge mountable to said first handle member and having a hair treatment agent for dispensing and treating hair disposed between the first and second handle members. The treatment agent may include a conditioning, strengthening, repairing or revitalizing fluid. An ultrasonic transducer may be associated with said cartridge. The transducer is actuable to heat the treatment agent to affect at least partial vaporization thereof for release adjacent the heating elements and application to the hair.

Abstract: A hair treatment system having a hair iron comprising a handle portion and a hair treatment portion, wherein the hair treatment portion comprises an electrically conductive material; an induction oven comprising: an internal cavity into which at least a portion of the hair iron is removably insertable; an induction coil encircling the cavity of the oven; and an alternating current generator electrically connected to the induction coil. A method for heating a hair treatment device with steps: inserting a hair treatment portion of a hair treatment device into a cavity of an induction oven, wherein the hair treatment portion comprises an electrically conductive material; and alternating current in an induction coil of the induction oven, whereby eddy currents are generated on the surface and hysterisis within the metal of the hair treatment portion of the hair treatment device.

Abstract: The invention refers to a multi-functional device (101) for styling hair comprising a handgrip (102), a first and a second arm (104, 105), and means (124, 125) for heating the first and/or the second arm (104,105). The first arm (104) comprises a first fixed half-arm (114) integral with the handgrip (102) and extending substantially along the longitudinal axis (X) and a first mobile half-arm (116) elastically supported by the first fixed half-arm (114) and extending substantially along the longitudinal axis (X) between a first area of the arm (104) close to the handgrip (102) and a second area of the arm (104) remote from the handgrip (102).

Abstract: A hair styling device heating system, is disclosed comprising a hair styling device having a high heat plastic polymer, an insulating material, an induction material, a conducting material and a high heat plastic polymer and securing all of the layers together. There is a housing for receiving said hair styling device and for heating it therein. The housing includes an induction coil, a control circuit operatively connected to the coil, a resonant capacitor operatively connected to the circuit, a heat sink connected to the capacitor, and a colored heating indication panel attached to the housing and operatively connected to the circuit.

Abstract: A heating apparatus for heating hair curlers is disposed in a housing and clamped by at least one hair clip. The heating apparatus comprises two assembling members and two thermal conductive members which are coupled one another and disposed on a base. Each of the thermal conductive members includes a heating member and an elastic piece for fixing the heating member. Above the assembling members and the thermal conductive members is disposed a cover. The two heating members are closely pushed against the thermal conductive layers of the hair clip, so as to reduce the length of heat transferring route, and consequently improving heating efficiency and enhancing temperature control accuracy. Furthermore, the heating apparatus has a simple structure and can be easily assembled at a low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A hair treatment device and a corresponding method for treating hair are disclosed. The hair treatment device is suitable for heating hair and has a heating element that is heated to a starting temperature and whose temperature is regulated by a temperature control. The hair treatment device has a sensor that measures data from which a parameter based on the condition of the hair can be generated, wherein the parameter influences the temperature control.

Abstract: The quickness, relative effortlessness, and convenience associate with the An improved attachment for a hair styling iron or an improved hair styling iron, either one featuring interchangeable comb bristles assemblies located adjacent to and extended outwardly and perpendicular to a hair styling iron heating element for the purpose of contacting and positioning the hair strands in parallel arrangement before, during, and/or after application of heat from a hair styling iron heating element. The interchangeable comb bristle arrangements may be composed of different bristle densities, thicknesses, and/or material to accommodate different types and thicknesses of hair. The improved attachment may be slid over a hair styling iron arm element and be secured to the hair styling iron using a retaining lip which hooks to engage an inner surface of the heating element arm and a security clip that attaches onto one end of the interchangeable comb bristle assembly.

Abstract: A hair curling device includes a handle member, a heating member, a PPS made connector, and a clamping arm rotatable around the heating member in 360°. A rotatable hub unit, which is made of nylon with 30% of fiberglass, coupled at the connector. An operation unit, which is made of nylon with 30% of fiberglass, includes an operation button, a rotatable clamping arm, and a button cap. The PPS made connector and the nylon made operation unit substantially reduce the heat transmitted to the handle member. A power operating arrangement is incorporated with the connector to rotate the clamping arm about the heating member at two opposite directions. When the clamping arm is rotated about the heating member, the clamping arm guides and whirls the lock of hair around the heating member neatly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hairstyling brush iron which applies heat to the hair of a user to set a desired hair style, and which can protect the scalp of the user from heat. The hairstyling brush iron according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises; an iron roll which is heated up to a high temperature, and the outer surface of which has a plurality of grooves formed in a lengthwise direction thereof; and a brush which is coupled to the iron roll by coupling a lower portion thereof to the grooves of the iron roll.

Abstract: A device for applying a cosmetic or for adding finishing touches to makeup, the device comprising a heater member comprising a resistive track that is printed or that is made by etching a coating that is deposited on a substrate, the device comprising a temperature sensor that is disposed level with the heater member, the temperature sensor being in contact with the substrate, in particular in the form of a circuit that is printed or etched on the substrate.

Abstract: Apparatus for hair styling comprising: two handles connected together so as to allow the apparatus to be opened and closed by bringing said handles apart and together, respectively, and two styling elements respectively associated with the two handles, wherein each styling element comprises a roller adapted to rotate about its own longitudinal axis during the styling of the hair, at least one of the rollers comprises a heating element, and at least one of the styling elements comprises elastic means operatively associated with the respective roller, adapted to exert on the roller an elastic force according to a substantially transversal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of rotation of the roller.

Abstract: Hair styling apparatus including a first arm comprising a first heatable element, a second arm comprising a second heatable element, said second arm being connected to said first arm in such a way to allow the opening and closure of the apparatus by respectively moving said arms away and close one to each other; temperature regulators, associated to said heatable elements, comprising a heat source and a temperature sensor for regulating the temperature of said heatable elements; characterised in that it also comprises compensators, operatively connected to said temperature regulators, for compensating temperature drops to which said heatable elements are subjected when styling a hair lock.

Abstract: A hair straightening apparatus is provided. The hair straightening apparatus includes an upper clamping member and a lower clamping member attached to the upper clamping member at a hinge. A lower heating element extends from the lower clamping member. The lower heating element also includes a top heating surface and an opposing bottom heating surface.

Abstract: A hair straightening apparatus is provided. The hair straightening apparatus includes a handle end and a heated application end extending from the handle end and including a heating element and a first set of combs. The hair straightening apparatus further includes a clamping mechanism extending from and hinged to the handle end for engagement between individual combs of the first set of combs.

Abstract: There are provided hair irons. In a preferred embodiment an electric hair iron (1) comprises at least one heating element and control means comprising a temperature sensor and a control circuit. The control means is arranged such that power is only supplied to the heating element or elements when the temperature sensed by the sensor is at or above a predetermined minimum temperature. Also provided are methods of straightening hair.

Abstract: A hair styling device including a first handle and a second handle; a first plate extending from said first handle and having a first heating element within said first plate, a second plate extending from said second handle and having a second heating element within said second plate, a hinge connecting said first handle and second handle, wherein said first and second plates are adapted to pivot relative to said first and second handles about an axis generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said first and second handles, and wherein said first and second plates comprise a diamond dust protective layer between the heating elements and the respective plates.

Abstract: A hair curling iron or a flat hair iron has rows or rings of unheated combs attached to a heated barrel or paddle with a slotted clamp that accepts the rows or rings of combs. The rows or rings of combs provide a buffer between the heated barrel or paddle and the skin or scalp.

Abstract: A heated flat iron 1 includes a first elongated member 2 and a second elongated member 3 that are joined together at one end at a hinge 4. An electrical cord 5 is attached thereto and has a conventional plug (not shown) to connect the iron 1 to a conventional external electrical energy source. An upper plate 6 is attached to the first member 2, and a lower plate 7 us attached to the second member 3. The upper plate 6 comprises a longitudinally aligned groove 8, preferably including in the groove 8 a series of longitudinally spaced laterally oriented slot depressions 9. The lower plate 7 includes a set of raised ridges 10, each having a length L that is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the second member 3, a height H measured in a direction extending away from the surface of the lower plate 7, and a thickness T measured transversely to length L, where L is greater than T.

Abstract: A hair styling device is disclosed that allows women and/or men to straighten wavy or curly hair without having to run a flatiron through each section and without having to apply a chemical straightening treatment. The hair styling device comprises a tower and a plurality of clips which are retained within the tower. The tower further comprises a plurality of slots for partially retaining the plurality of clips and heating the clips. The plurality of slots are positioned within the four relatively vertical sides of the tower. The clips are designed to be partially inserted into the slots and placed around an internal heating component, thus securing the clips within the slots. The clips comprise a top and bottom portion hinged together to form a generally clamshell shape and a clasp secured to the hinge, which once depressed, would pivot the hinged top and bottom portions in opposing directions.

Abstract: A hair dressing device that utilizes low voltage from a pair of batteries to generate temperature needed for curling and straightening the hair comprises an upper body and a lower body, each having an outer side and an inner side. A heating plate is mounted on the inner side of the lower body facing the upper body. At least one heating element is mounted on the heating plate to generate heat utilizing high precision printing at high temperature. An insulating member is interposed between the at least one heating element and the heating plate to eliminate short circuit. The lower body is coupled to the upper body around a hinge section. A thermal sensor and a controller are incorporated in the hair dressing device to monitor and control the temperature of the heating plate. The hair dressing device can be connected and disconnected from power using an ON/OFF switch.

Abstract: A handheld telescopic ironing device for pressing clothing, fabric and the like comprising two handles joined at the distal end with a pivotal hinge, each handle comprised of an elongated hollow outer handle housing and at least one elongated hollow inner handle housing concentrically aligned and telescopically mounted within outer handle housing with a locking means to hold the with inner handle housing and outer handle housing at extended or contracted lengths. Attached to the two handles are heads each having a pressing surface mounted on a hollow head housing so that the two pressing surfaces oppose each other. The telescopic ironing device is further comprised of at least one heating element disposed within one or more of internal cavities of the head housing and has an optional steam feature.

Abstract: Method and hair tool for styling hair, the hair tool having at least one heatable element, a temperature regulator associated with the heatable element to control the temperature of the heatable element, a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the heatable element, a compensation means operatively connected to the temperature regulator for compensating temperature drops or increases to which the heatable element is subjected when styling a hair lock. The hair tool further contains a programmable electronic control that controls operational features of the hair tool to implement a method of analyzing the hair lock and setting the hair tool to an optimal styling temperature calculated for the hair lock.

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: Disclosed is a hair iron having a modified heating plate. A surface of the heating plate making contact with hair is inclined by a predetermined angle relative to a horizontal plane of a handle, and a far-infrared ray device is installed on the surface of the heating plate. The hair iron includes an upper body and a lower body coupled with the upper body by a hinge section. Each of the upper and lower bodies includes a handle formed at one end thereof with the hinge section, a supporter extending from the handle, and a heating plate attached to the supporter and provided with a far-infrared ray device that emits far-infrared rays. A horizontal plane of the heating plate is inclined relative to a horizontal plane of the handle by a predetermined angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hairstyling brush iron which applies heat to the hair of a user to set a desired hair style, and which can protect the scalp of the user from heat. The hairstyling brush iron according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises; and iron roll which is heated up to a high temperature, and the outer surface of which has a plurality of grooves formed in a lengthwise direction thereof; and a brush which is coupled to the iron roll by coupling a lower portion thereof to the grooves of the iron roll. The brush includes at least one heat transfer unit, the interior of which has a hollow hole formed in a vertical direction, and which is coupled to the grooves of the iron roll; and at least one heat shield unit which is coupled to the hollow hole of the heat transfer unit, and which is exposed through the upper portion of the heat transfer unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair styling appliance (100, 100?, 100?) comprising at least one heater (103, 104) having plurality of heating zones (Z1-Z5). The heating zones are independently operable arranged along the length of the heater. The sequential arrangement of the independently operable heating zones helps to improve the thermal control of the hair styling appliance. The hair styling appliance may be a hair straightener, curling tong, curling wand or a crimping iron.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance including a first arm pivotable with respect to a second arm. Each arm has a respective housing and heat plate, the heat plate at least partially defines a styling portion of each arm. The appliance also includes a light source positioned to illuminate a work area adjacent the styling portions.

Abstract: Hairstyling appliance comprising a grasping means (2), a body (3) for winding a lock of hair around its longitudinal axis, the winding body containing an electric heating element and comprising an external hair-winding surface (5) extending along substantially its entire length, a clip (7) for hooking the lock of hair onto the winding body (3) and an electric motor for driving the winding body in rotation around its longitudinal axis. According to the invention, it includes at least one heating plate (9, 10) disposed facing the external surface (5) of the winding body (3), which plate is movably mounted with respect to the winding body so as to exert pressure on the lock of hair.

Abstract: A hair roller and roller cover that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths that directly affect the disulfide bonds in hair (and may also affect alterations in secondary protein structure). The invention includes methods of perming hair and a kit of infrared emitting hair rollers.

Abstract: A hair iron is capable of preventing hair under treatment from drying. The hair iron has clamp arms. Heads of the clamp arms are provided with relaxing bodies that face each other. The relaxing bodies have respective thermal plates. The thermal plates heat and correct hair held between the relaxing bodies. A relaxing surface of at least one of the relaxing bodies has a platinum layer formed on a base material. Between the base material and the platinum layer, a titanium dioxide layer is formed. Between the base material and the titanium dioxide layer, a nickel layer is formed. Between the titanium dioxide layer and the platinum layer, a nickel layer is formed. A magnet plate is arranged behind the thermal plate and is extended along the relaxing surface.

Abstract: Hair styling apparatus (1) comprising:—a first arm (2) comprising a first heatable element (3),—a second arm (4) comprising a second heatable element (5), said second arm being connected to said first arm (2) in such a way to allow the opening and closure of the apparatus (1) by respectively moving said arms (2, 4) away and close one to each other;—temperature regulation means, associated to said heatable elements (3, 5), comprising a heat source (7, 8) and a temperature sensor (9) for regulating the temperature of said heatable elements (3, 5); characterised in that it also comprises compensation means, operatively connected to said temperature regulation means, for compensating temperature drops to which said heatable elements (3, 5) are subjected when styling a hair lock.

Abstract: A portable, sturdy LCD TV is disclosed. The LCD TV is further constructed as a waterproof device and is equipped with an antenna so that the LCD TV, in addition to be used indoors as a computer monitor or TV, is also suitable for outdoor use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hair iron having upper and lower casings, a heat generating unit and a hinge connection unit. The hinge connection unit includes a hinge box secured to either of the upper and lower casings. First and second movable members each having a hinge shaft are provided in the hinge box, and move between a hinge coupling position and a hinge releasing position. An elastic member is elastically provided between the first and second movable members, and exerts an elastic force so that the hinge shaft moves to the hinge releasing position. A hinge-coupling retaining means is manipulated on an outside of the hinge box to move the hinge shaft to the hinge coupling position and simultaneously retain the hinge shaft in the hinge coupling position. A hinge-shaft connection lug is provided on a remaining one of the upper and lower casings, and has a hinge hole.

Abstract: A hairdressing device is designed to heat a hair at different temperatures. The device includes first and second arms coupled together by a hinge so that the arms can be closed together when pressed toward each other, each of the first and second arms including a grip portion and a head portion extending from the grip portion. The first arm includes a first heat generating body having at least one electric heater arranged in the head portion for heating a hair. The second arm includes a second heat generating body having two electric heaters arranged side by side in the head portion for heating the hair at different temperatures and a digital display part provided on an outer surface of the second arm for indicating information on a permanent to be performed.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance including a first arm pivotable with respect to a second arm. Each arm has a respective housing and heat plate, the heat plate at least partially defines a styling portion of each arm. The appliance also includes a light source positioned to illuminate a work area adjacent the styling portions.

Abstract: A radially adjustable barrel, a barrel-adjustment assembly, a radially adjustable heater assembly, and a radially adjustable distal-tip assembly. The barrel is radially adjustable between expanded and contracted positions having different diameters. The barrel-adjustment assembly includes a rotary ring defining a spiral cam guide and includes a cam follower attached to the barrel. The heater assembly includes a post, at least one heater, and at least one spring mounting the heater to the post and biasing the heater radially outward. In use, rotating the ring rotates the spiral cam guide, which displaces the cam follower radially inward or outward, which in turn displaces the outer end of the barrel radially inward or outward to decrease or increase the diameter of the barrel. As the diameter of the barrel is adjusted, the heaters remain in contact with the barrel due to the outwardly biasing influence of the spring.

Abstract: To prevent over-heating and moisture loss of hair being styled by the influence of heat and pressure such as by a straightener, a hair styling appliance with two clamping members at least one of which includes a heating member for clamping hair to be styled. At least one of the clamping members includes a cooling member, seen in operating direction, is behind the heating member. During the straightening process, the hair will be straightened by the hot plates and then subsequently be cooled down by the cold plates.

Abstract: A hair iron includes upper and lower casings defining a grip portion and coupled to each other at a first end with an elastic coupler such that the casings in the side of a second end opposite to the first end are pivotable within a certain angular range about the first end, an upper heater block extending in a longitudinal direction of the upper casing and coupled on the second end of the upper casing which is not coupled with the lower casing, a lower heater block extending in a longitudinal direction of the lower casing and coupled on the second end of the lower casing which is not coupled with the upper casing.

Abstract: Equipment for hair flattening with coupled brush, deals with, in particular, an equipment (1) notably developed to afford more easiness and practicality in the hair treatment, in particular regarding the flattening, incorporating in only one equipment, necessary elements for its accomplishment, and may be electrical or manual, being basically composed by elements and/or boards and/or heating plates and brush, both provided in the end of only one pair of gripping handles; in addition, it provides couplable elements to an equipment, being said coupling conforming to several manners, i.e., in a second alternative version of the equipment (1b), it is configured through actual separation of the brush (12) from the body (2) and (3) from the equipment (1b), i.e.

Abstract: A heating plate for a hair straightener including a substantially planar hair engagement surface and at least a first and a second edge defining a periphery of a first end of the hair engagement surface, wherein at least one of the first and second edges includes a tapered-shape profile.

Abstract: A device for enhancing vision for a hair curling iron for conventional curling iron of the general type having clamping members, two heating members, two bases and two styling members wherein the improvement comprises a mirror element attached to one of the bases. In another embodiment, a styling iron comprising an upper body having inner and outer surfaces, an upper cover attached to the upper body, a heating element between the upper cover and the inner surface, a lower body operationally attached to the upper body, the lower body having inner and outer surfaces, a lower cover attached to the lower body, a second heating element between the lower cover and the inner surface of the lower body, and a mirror attached to the outer surface of the upper body. Moreover, the styling iron may further comprise an insulating element between the heating element and the mirror.