Abstract: A hairdressing device includes a pair of arm members opposed to each other and hingedly connected at one longitudinal ends thereof, each of the arm members including a hinge portion, a grip portion contiguous to the hinge portion and a hair-pinching portion contiguous to the grip portion; and a heater member arranged in the hair-pinching portion of each of the arm members to generate heat when supplied with electric power. The heater member includes a pair of heating plates arranged side by side in a spaced-apart relationship with each other. The heater member includes a heat-resistant transparent member arranged between the heating plates to transmit infrared rays.

Abstract: A device for styling hair includes a handle and a barrel extending from the handle. The barrel has a styling surface spaced from the handle, and the styling surface is configured for winding the hair around the barrel. The device further includes a heating element in thermal communication with the barrel to transfer heat to the hair via the styling surface of the barrel, and an ultrasonic transducer configured to generate ultrasonic vibrations. The ultrasonic transducer is disposed within the barrel to transmit the ultrasonic vibrations to the hair via the styling surface of the barrel.

Abstract: A device for styling hair includes a wand defining a handle grip surface and a first styling surface spaced from the handle grip surface and a plate defining a second styling surface, the plate being pivotally coupled to the wand to clamp the hair between the first styling surface and the second styling surface. The device further includes a heating element in thermal communication with the first styling surface or the second styling surface to transfer heat to the hair via the first styling surface or the second styling surface, respectively, and an ultrasonic transducer configured to generate ultrasonic vibrations. The ultrasonic transducer includes a horn in contact with the wand or the plate to transmit the ultrasonic vibrations to the hair via the first styling surface or the second styling surface, respectively.

Abstract: A hairstyling device composed of a handle (1), at least one heating part (3) cooperating with a retaining part (2), each mounted in a respective housing (6, 22; 5, 20) joined to the handle (1), at least one of the heating (3) or retaining (2) parts being float-mounted inside its housing (6, 5), hair being able to be inserted between the heating part (3) and the retaining part (2). At least one of the heating (3) or retaining (2) parts has a first permanent magnet (11) cooperating with a second, opposing permanent magnet (12) belonging to its housing (6, 22; 5, 20), the second permanent magnet being mounted in phase with the first.

Abstract: An improved hair iron for straightening or styling hair is presented. The hair iron comprises two arms pivotally connected at one end and includes a biasing spring near the pivot and connected to arms to bias the arms in a normally open position. Included on one arm is a positive temperature coefficient (“PTC”) heater with a tourmaline coating on the heating surface. Inclusion of a single heating surface on only one arm reduces the risk of heat damage to the hair-to-be-styled and likewise reduces the iron's energy consumption. Included on the other, non-heated, arm is a compressible element for gripping the hair-to-be-styled. The compressible element minimizes the risk of damage to the hair from potential over-compression of the arms of the iron by the stylist. Consequently, the fullness or volume of the styled hair is increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hairstyling apparatus for styling hair comprising: a first element, where said first element includes a first front portion and a first rear portion, where said first front portion includes a first heatable plate; a second element, where said second element includes a second front portion and a second rear portion, where the second front portion includes a second heatable plate, where the first element and second element are connected to each other at one end and the first heatable plate and the second heatable plate are in facing engagement with each other; and a power supply mechanism where said power supply mechanism supplies electrical power to the hairstyling apparatus. The first element and second element are pivotally attached to each other and may be attached via a hinge mechanism or a snap fitting.

Abstract: A hair style treatment device comprises an arm body 2, at least one vibration means 3 disposed in one or the other arm 2A, 2B or in a device body 4A and generating vibration of a predetermined frequency, and at least one vibrator 9 disposed in one or the other arm 2A, 2B, wherein the arm body 2 is adapted to be able to hold or release the hair, and wherein the vibrator 9 is adapted to be able to apply vibration in the width direction of the arm body 2 and to transmit vibration from the vibration means to the hair thus held.

Abstract: A hair styling tool includes two or more pivotally connected arms, each having a handle portion and a hair engaging portion. At least two arms of the tool are capable of housing one or more rotatable platforms which are, in turn, capable of holding a plurality of hair contacting elements. The tool may also include one or more heating elements to provide heat for styling hair. Various hair contacting elements can be selectively connected to each rotatable platform of the tool to accomplish a variety of different hair styling tasks.

Abstract: A hair straightener with a clip structure comprises electric heating elements (2), an ion generator (4), a three-dimensional control interface (1) having a button (33), a display screen (5), a linking member (6), an upper arm (7) and a lower arm (8). The upper arm (7) and the lower arm (8) are linked with each other through the linking member (6), so as to form the clip structure. The three-dimensional control interface (1) simultaneously connects with and controls other different functional elements of the hair straightener, and adjusts at least one functional element through the button (33), so as to adjust different functions of the hair straightener, including the temperature adjustment of the electric heating elements (2) and the adjustment of the ion generator (4).

Abstract: A plug-in heater for hot curlers is constituted in the following manner: because the power plug can be positioned at the storage location, it is constituted to possess a compact size; in particular, because the power plug can be positioned at the protruding positions in two perpendicular directions (a rear-side protruding direction and a lower-side protruding direction), the range for inserting the power plug can be expanded even when the electrical outlet is located at different locations at the housing facilities.

Abstract: The invention refers to a hairstyling apparatus (11) comprising: a first arm (12); a second arm (14), connected to said first arm (12) so as to allow the apparatus to be opened and closed by moving said arms, respectively, apart and close, one to the other,—at least one first heatable element (15) positioned on said first arm and at least one second heatable element (35b) positioned on said second arm, whereby the apparatus also comprises one or more seats (19) suitable for housing therein at least one treatment device (20) suitable for releasing a hair substance in operative conditions.

Abstract: A heating plate for a hair straightening iron and a method for its manufacture are provided. The heating plate consists of a case comprising two laminates made of insulating ceramic material; one of them holds a band made of electrical conductor material with outer connections, while one of the laminates has a surface coated with a polished layer of material; the case of the heating plate has features to adapt to the base structure of the iron. The manufacturing process comprises: 1) preparing a ceramic powder which comprises the milling of dispersants and adding solvents, mixing with a binding agent and adding plasticizer to control viscosity of the result, 2) moulding and corresponding drying; 3) cuffing plates and screen-printing the resistor; 4) laminating the whole by pressure and cutting; 5) burning the binding agent and sintering; and 6) welding contact terminals, and coating with a polished layer.

Abstract: A hair iron can regulate the surface of hair with the surfaces of correctors and disperse force acting on cross sectional points of each hair that are in contact with the correctors. The hair iron has clamp arms and the correctors that are arranged on the clamp arms, to face each other, hold hair between them, and heat the hair. At this time, correcting surfaces hold and correct the hair. The correcting surface of one of the correctors is roughened with irregularities to increase contact points or contact areas with the hair and the correcting surface of the other corrector is formed to be smoother than the correcting surface.

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 (1, 1?) with two clamping members (2a,b, 2?a,b), at least one of which comprising a heating member (3, 3?a,b), for clamping hair to be styled is suggested, wherein at least one of the clamping members (2a,b, 2?a,b) comprises a cooling member (4, 4?a,b), which cooling member (4, 4?a,b) is provided, seen in operating direction (D), behind the heating member (3, 3?a,b). During the straightening process, the hair will be straightened by the hot plates (5a,b) and then subsequently be cooled down by the cold plates (5c).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hair styler. The hair styler is configured such that upper and lower bodies are provided opposite each other around a hinge, and heating elements are mounted in the respective bodies so as to be opposite each other, and operates in a manner identical to tongs. In the hair styler, wave shaped furrows and ridges are formed in and on each of the upper and lower heating elements in the longitudinal direction of a corresponding heating element so as to extend from one end of the corresponding heating element to the remaining end of the corresponding heating element. Protrusions are formed in the furrows of the wave shaped furrows and ridges at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the corresponding heating element. Depressions are formed in the ridges at regular intervals so as to be engaged the protrusions formed in the furrows.

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 hair iron having a buffer member, particularly to a hair iron having a buffer member, which is located in between two opposing heating plates to help hair passing through the heating plates to be straightened smoothly and prevent thermal deformation of hair. The invention is characterized by a hair iron comprising a first pressing member 10 and a second pressing member 20 to which heating plates 12 and 22 having built-in thermal wire heaters 13 and 23 are attached, respectively. A buffer member 40 is attached to the heating plate 22 which is attached to the second pressing member 20.

Abstract: Described are hair styling devices and methods. A hair straightening and drying device includes a hair blow dryer integrated into a flat iron and operable to dry damp hair placed within the flat iron. A hair straightening and drying device can include a handle portion housing a motorized fan, opposing distal arms housing heatable surfaces coupled to heating elements and at least one distal portion housing an air duct configured to receive air from the motorized fan and to channel the air to the hair that is being styled, and a hinge that provides for rotation of the distal portions in relation to the handle portion and each other. The motorized fan creates a pressure gradient causing air to flow into an air duct enclosed in one of the distal portions and the air is dispersed through openings in the duct onto hair that is being styled and dried. Each distal portion houses a heatable surface that is heated by a heating element.

Abstract: A hair-styling device having an essentially cylindrical heating part on which at least one heatable styling part is provided for heating the hair. At least one lateral limit of the styling part is designed here as a styling edge. At least one guide means is arranged around the styling part in at least some areas, with a guide edge running parallel to the styling edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hairstyling device (1) comprising two jaws (2, 3), each supporting at one end a treatment surface (10, 11), at least one of which includes a heating element, said jaws (2, 3) being mounted so as to pivot about a hinge (4) at the other end between an open position that allows the hair to be inserted between the two treatment surfaces (10, 11) and a closed position for placing it in contact with the two treatment surfaces (10, 11), said jaws (2, 3) forming two handle halves (5, 6) between the treatment surfaces (10, 11) and the hinge. According to the invention, the device (1) includes return means for the handle halves (5, 6), which cause pressure to be applied to the treatment surfaces (10, 11).

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus including a magnetron and a styling base in communication with the magnetron for styling a moistened lock of hair is provided. A shield removably encases the styling base for shielding microwave radiation emitted from the magnetron. The lock of hair is heated upon activation of the magnetron. Methods of curling and straightening hair are also provided.

Abstract: A styling iron 1 comprises a first section 2, a second section 3 and a third section 4. The first section 1 comprises a handle end 5 and a distal end 6 that includes a heated plate 7 having a hair contact surface 8 of a flat configuration. The second section 3 comprises a proximal end 9 and a distal end 10 that includes a heated plate 11 having two hair contact surfaces 12 and 13, each facing opposite directions. The first of these hair contact surfaces 12 is of a flat configuration. The second of these hair contact surfaces 13 is of a concave configuration. The third section 4 comprises a handle end 14 and a distal end 15 that includes a heated plate 16 having a hair contact surface 17 of a convex configuration. A conventional, electrically powered heat element (not shown) of the type generally known in the art for flat irons and hair styling irons is located internally in each of the first section 2, the second section 3 and the third section 4.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a heating device used in a rod for permanent wave, which controls capable of heating the rod electrically and effectively. In particularly, the present invention is related to a heating device with easy maintenance and safety and a rod for permanent wave with improved structure, which can overcome a problem of sensing a temperature of the heating device and a problem of inefficient electrical heating of the rod for permanent wave. An object of the present invention is to handle the problems by providing a rod for permanent wave having a relatively strong durability as well as an excellent thermal conductivity, and a heating device for electrically heating the rod for permanent wave with the most effective way.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a handle, a styling head and a heater. The handle has a pair of pivotally joined arms, and the head includes a pair of styling members which cooperate to form styling surfaces of the styling head. Each styling member is extendable from and retractable into the handle.

Abstract: A heated hairstyling clip, optionally with heat-transfer accessories, is provided for rapid informal (“scrunch”-type) hair styling. (To “scrunch” is to crumple, crush or squeeze something tightly together; for example, a handful of hair.) In one embodiment the clip is a pair of concave jaws, optionally with interlocking fingers, held together by a spring mechanism. The hair is set and secured within the heated hairstyling clip, optionally with accessories supplying additional heat, and the clip is then allowed to cool before being removed. The clip is heated by a device, which may be a microwave oven, a conventional oven, a heated bath, or a resistive heating element. Heating of the clip may be supplemented or replaced by a heatable clip liner, held between the clip and the hair being treated, or a heatable clip pad supplying heat to the clip and the hair, or a reservoir within the clip, or a styling element in contact with the hair.

Abstract: In a professional hair iron, a unit (U) is defined by a lower support element (2) and an upper support element (3) hinged together and movable between a rest, open position and an operation, closed position. Complementary facing plates (20, 30, 300, 333) are removably fastened to the support elements (2,3). Heating electric resistors (R) are inserted within the plates and at least one plate of the plates (20, 30, 300, 333) has a perforated portion connected to a supply pipe (C) in turn connected to a steam generator (G) to supply steam to the perforated portion so as to moisten a lock of hair laid between the plates fastened to the support elements (2,3).

Abstract: A hair curler that can rapidly impart a strong, attractive curl without causing damage or loss of shine, and which can reduce setting time. The hair curler has a curler body formed of a heat resistant resin to which are admixed silicon dioxide based multi-element mineral powder, formed by crushing a multi-element mineral, and a far-infrared emitting powder, formed by crushing a far-infrared emitting material.

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 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.

Abstract: The heating plate for hair straightening iron and its manufacturing process consists of a case comprising two laminates made of insulating ceramic material; one of them holds a band made of electrical conductor material with outer connections, while one of the laminates has a surface coated with a polished layer of material; the case of the heating plate has features to adapt to the base structure of the iron.

Abstract: A hair curler that can rapidly impart a strong, attractive curl without causing damage or loss of shine, and which can reduce setting time. The hair curler has a curler body formed of a heat resistant resin to which are admixed silicon dioxide based multi-element mineral powder, formed by crushing a multi-element mineral, and a far-infrared emitting powder, formed by crushing a far-infrared emitting material.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved shaping rod for perming the hair, which is a small rod capable of generating heat after electricity is supplied. With this improved rod, the hairs wound thereon can be curled to a desired hairstyle after a certain period of time. The outer periphery of the rod is provided densely with a plurality of small conical thorns. These thorns make the shaping rod to wind the hairs more easily and prevent the very hot rod from directly contacting with the skin. Therefore, the present invention is indeed simple in structure and easy to use.

Abstract: An electric hair curler is disclosed as including a handle; and a heating tube engaged with the handle and having a longitudinal axis, and the heating tube is adapted to be releasably engaged with hair and is operable to heat hair engaged therewith, and the heating tube is rotatably movable relative to the handle about the longitudinal axis of the heating tube.

Abstract: A device and a method for applying hair dye to hair. The device comprises a housing, a reservoir for said hair dye, at least one opening for said hair dye to pass through, and means for moving the hair dye from said reservoir to the hair via said at least one opening for the hair dye, wherein first heating means are provided for heating the hair dye before said hair dye passes through said at least one opening for the hair dye. The method comprises the heating of the hair dye prior to the application of the hair dye to the hair.

Abstract: A hair styling iron includes a body with a handle end configured for being gripped by a user, and a styling end opposite the handle end. The styling end includes a first leg and a second leg, each leg having at least one heated surface. The handle end is configured for moving the second leg relative to the first leg and includes a grip portion and a pivoting portion connected to the second leg for providing pivoting movement relative to the first leg. The pivoting portion of the handle end and the second leg are connected to the body to operate in scissors fashion relative to the first leg. A curling clamp is pivotally connected to the body for exerting a clamping force against one of the first and second legs. A latch is associated with the handle end for releasably securing the pivoting portion to the grip portion.

Abstract: A dreadlock grooming apparatus which includes a first elongated open channel, a second elongated open channel, apparatus for registering the first elongated open channel with the second elongated open channel in opposed relationship, and apparatus for maintaining the first and second elongated open channels at a temperature above ambient temperature for a finite time period. In some embodiments the apparatus for registering the first open channel with the second open channel in opposed relationship may include meshing surfaces on the first and second channels. The first and second channels move along an associated dreadlock.

Abstract: An improved hair iron prevents damage to and frizziness of hair. A hair heating surface and a pressing surface of an iron for hair treatment are covered with iron press covers made from a woven or nonwoven cloth of a heat-resistant synthetic fiber.

Abstract: A hair styler with detachable heating bars is disclosed. This hair styler allows a user to easily change a set of existing heating bars with another set of bars and easily fasten the newly attached heating bars to the arms of the styler without using a separate fastening means. This hair styler consists of two heating bars, each assembled with an insulator through a slide type engagement. The insulator has both a hook and a locking flange at each end thereof.

Abstract: A hair iron comprises a pair of holding members having a heating surface and/or a pressing surface oppositionally on their interior surfaces being joined so that they can be flexibly opened and closed via a joint member at their ends. Furthermore, a slip preventing surface, a fingertip fitting cup and/or a finger trapping loop is formed on the exterior surface of at least one of the holding members at a position where the fingers A straddle the joint member so that a bundle of hair can be ironed flexibly by a simple finger operation.

Abstract: A hair curler includes a first curling member and a second curling member both shaped rectangular and having respectively an adhering means fixed on an outer surface, a lead wire attached to the first or the second curling member, and heaters located at one side of the lead wire and connected to the lead wire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair styling appliance comprising a handle portion and a heating portion with a preferably dome-shaped heating zone for heating and styling hair, and a cooling portion with a cooling zone for cooling the hair thus styled, wherein the difference in temperature between the surface temperatures of the heating zone and the cooling zone amounts to at least 80 kelvin and, more particularly, 100 kelvin. The present invention also relates to a method of styling hair, especially using a hair styling appliance with the above-mentioned features.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance includes a handle portion, a heating portion for heating the hair, and a holding member (1), with the latter being movable into an open and a closed condition. The hair can be placed in between the heating portion and the holding member (1) for styling. A pressure member (2) for exerting a pressure force on the hair is arranged between the heating portion and the holding member (1).

Abstract: A tool for cutting synthetic hair that is for sealing synthetic hair when synthetic hair is braided and cut to length. The tool for cutting synthetic hair includes a top portion containing a cutting blade and a bottom portion containing an electric heating element. An electrical cord extends into the bottom portion connecting a switch to the heating element. A hinge connects the top and bottom portions. The top portion is urged away from the bottom portion by a spring. Synthetic hair is placed between the top and bottom portions. When the cutting blade is brought in contact with the heating element, the synthetic hair is cut and sealed.

Abstract: A hair roller cloth and a hair roller includes a hair roller made of heat-resistant material and having mainly a circular cross-section of the same diameter all along its length or of different diameter regularly changing all along its length so as to set various curlings and waves, and a hair roller cloth directly wound around the hair roller and having ceramics powder coated on an outer surface to be heated up by a heating member provided flatly in the cloth and to produce special function for hot setting hairs.

Abstract: Hair curler which has a pair of substantially semi-cylindrical, metal members having opposed side faces. The members are joined at one end by a bridge that separates the side faces of the metal members by a distance adapted to receive a rail-like heat conductor.

Abstract: A cutting interment (10) for use on multi-strand plastic fiber materials. Opposed handles (22a and 22b) on arms (18a and 18b) may be manually operated to close jaws (14a and 14b) with a cavity (42) for crimping. At the base of the cavity (42) are cutting edges (52a), which employ heat from either heating elements (54a and 54b) or an external source to cut and simultaneously cauterize the cut ends. Optional reliefs (44 and 46) may also be provided to contain and focus the heat at the cavity (42) and thus efficiently apply it specifically to the working material.

Abstract: An instrument for styling hair comprises a housing (9), a carrier (10, 11) which is movable supported by the carrier (10, 11), elongate hair guides (12, 13, 14) which project from the carrier (10, 11), a passage (15) for allowing hot air to pass through, and an air guide (17) which is controllable so as to direct the air stream in dependence upon forces exerted on the hair guides (12, 13, 14). The passage (15) and the carrier (10, 11) are adapted to influence the discharge direction in dependence upon the position of the carrier (10, 11) with respect to the housing (9). As the air guide (17) and the carrier (10, 11) are constructed in such a manner that the effective passage area of the passage (15) remains substantially constant when the discharge direction is changed, the air output and the temperature of the emerging air changes hardly when the discharge direction is changed. The hair-style is better under control and less combing and brushing is necessary.

Abstract: A new Hair Grooming System having both a Curling Attachment and a Brush Attachment for allowing users to easily style their with minimal effort. The inventive device includes comprises a handle, a curling attachment and a brush attachment.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hair styling appliance and a method of styling hair, using in particular the hair styling appliance. The hair styling appliance is comprised of a handle portion, a heating portion (6) for heating the hair, and a pressure-generating clamp (8) for the generation of a contact pressure acting on the hair to be styled, the hair being adapted to be introduced between the heating portion (6) and the pressure-generating clamp (8). In this arrangement, a styling edge (10) is provided in the area of the heating portion (6) and/or the pressure-generating clamp (8) of the appliance, which styling edge has a cross-section of arcuate, in particular circular-arc shape, of polygonal or similar shape.

Abstract: An improved eyelash curling apparatus which is capable of enhancing the reliability of the product and improving the quality of the system. The apparatus includes a brush including a heating member, on which a heating wire is wound, a curved portion which is formed to be matched with curved portions of eyes and eyelashes, with a heat sensitive coating material being coated on an outer surface of the heating member, and with a wider surface being formed in one side of the brush, with safety protrusions being formed in the brush so as to partially expose the heating member, and with an eyelash support portion being protrudely formed on the surface of the brush.