Abstract: The handheld hair weaving sewing machine has a motor driven by electric power and an on/off switch for providing electricity to the motor. A dial is provided for selecting a stitch pattern. A power switch is pressed to apply power to the motor to sew. A bobbin case containing a bobbin of thread and a bobbin thread spool for delivering thread to the needle are disposed within the machine housing. Rubber guards are provided to protect the scalp from injury. A tension dial is provided for adjusting the tension of the thread leaving the bobbin thread spool. A rotary wheel is provided for moving a needle up and down and moving the needle high enough to position the hair for properly sewing.

Abstract: A decorative headband hair accessory having a flexible band with clips at each end of the band, or alternatively at intervals along the length of the band, which hold the headband hair accessory comfortably, securely, and fashionably in the desired position on the wearer's head. The clips attach the headband hair accessory to the wearer's hair without poking, pressing or squeezing the wearer's head, holding the decorative headband hair accessory securely in its desired position on the wearer's head without causing pain or discomfort. The clips have two discrete positions: an open position, so hair may pass into the open clip, and a closed position, which secures the hair into the headband hair accessory, securing the hair accessory.

Abstract: The present invention is a hair accessory having a special coil design. The hair accessory comprising a substantially circular shaped member having a plurality of coiled coil structures, each of the plurality of coiled coil structures is arranged in a way to form a closed helical loop. When the coiled coil structure is twisted and folded for holding the hair, its special structure permits it to lock with itself so that the hair accessory remains in hair even if strenuous movement is performed by the wearer. The hardness of the material results in less friction with the hair thereby allowing easy gliding during pull out of hair. The twists around the hair act as anchors thereby not allowing the hair accessory to dislodge. The constant use of the hair accessory may tend to loose its shape and it can regain its shape by placing the hair accessory in boiling water.

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: Hair securement devices are included on eyeglasses to help resist slippage off the head of a person wearing their eyeglasses on top of their head, when not is use. The hair securement devices are located on the inwardly facing surface of the lower inner frame of the glasses, in a place where they do not touch the face of the wearer when they are in place on the wearer. The hair securement devices may be a toothed device, or may be a suitable type of protrusion that will stick into the hair of the wearer, and resist slippage. Furthermore, methods of making the eyeglass with an integral hair securement device are disclosed, as are methods of making a separate hair securement device to be adhered to a pair of eyeglasses. A method of using the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Hair accessories include (a) a substrate having a hair-holding surface configured for holding hair, and a structural surface; and (b) a layer provided on at least a portion of the hair-holding surface, wherein the layer contains a plurality of flocked fibers. Methods of manufacturing hair accessories are described.

Abstract: A hair accessory and method of use and construction is disclosed. The hair accessory is primarily for use in forming a simple, compact, and secure hair bun by a single person. In a particular embodiment, the hair accessory is comprised of a tube formed into a main ring, combined with a plurality of supplemental or secondary rings formed by straps. The straps wrap around the outside of the tube, forming intermittent changes in the exterior surface of the device. Each strap has a series of grasping hooks used to secure hair passing through the center of the main ring. The device is then rolled down toward the head to secure the hair in place. Various other aspects of the device and details of its potential use and construction are disclosed.

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 headband that includes a connecting material and a headband body connected to each other at their respective opposing ends. The headband body has an inner and outer edge, which may be curved. The distance between the inner and outer edge generally becomes shorter nearer the ends of the headband body. If curved, the inner and outer edges may have different radii, such that the tube is generally crescent shaped. The general crescent shape creates a more comfortable fit and results from the ratio of the radius of the inner edge curve to the radius of the outer edge curve being greater than about 1 and less than about 6. A more comfortable fit can also result from a particular ratio wherein the width at the center of the headband body is greater than the width at the ends of the headband body.

Abstract: A hair retention device for forming a bun or curls in a person's hair is provided that is comprised of a cylindrical roll made of a mesh material. The cylindrical roll contains one or more strips of a material that are placed around the circumference of the roll and that grip a person's hair. The strips of material can be made of any material that can grip a person's hair and hold in place without causing serious discomfort to the user. Examples of the material include Velcro plastic, rubber, metal, silicone and the like. The ends of the cylindrical roll contain an attachment device that allows the ends of the cylindrical roll to attach together to form a circle or ring-like structure. The hair retention device can also include an elastic cord that can run internally in the hair retention device and the length of the cylindrical roll. The elastic cord can be used to synch the ring-like structure to a desired tightness, thus creating a bun with a desired circumference.

Abstract: Interconnected, stretchy, complete-circle headband (with or without fabric covering, with or without absorbent fabric covering, with or without patterned elastic, and with or without decorative embellishment) with separate but interlocked stretchy ponytail holder (with or without fabric covering) is used to simultaneously keep hair out of the face, while off the neck, while anchoring the headband in place such that it doesn't slip off the head. Hair can be fashioned into a back ponytail, side ponytail, or pigtails (two ponytails), or other hair-securing styles such as buns and braids. Decorative embellishments may or may not be used to enhance the function (of the interlocked but separate headband and ponytail holder) with fashion and fun.

Abstract: The glowing hair spiral is made with a glowing and UV color changing material. The spiral coils hold the hair in a very tight wrap The hair wraps around each coil. The glowing material is a rubber like substance that grips the hair. At night the spiral glows in the dark. During the day, the colors can change in the sun light. It also can hold small braids in place.

Abstract: A hair apparatus and hair retention method includes a spine having a longitudinal axis, wherein the spine includes a hole and a peg outwardly protruding from an edge of the spine and substantially along the longitudinal axis of the spine. The spine includes a plurality of protrusions outwardly projecting orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the spine. The hair apparatus further includes a first clip portion including a first connecting mechanism that non-integrally connects the first clip portion with the spine, wherein the first connecting mechanism is positioned at a first end of the first clip portion. The first clip portion includes a first attachment mechanism positioned at a second end of the first clip portion, wherein the first end is at an opposite end from the second end, and thereby the first connecting mechanism and the first attachment mechanism are positioned at opposite ends of the first clip portion.

Abstract: Described are multifunctional jewelry rings and methods comprising a ring band section, a base, a restraining device, and a ring top. The restraining device has a central portion extending through the base and the ring band section and has first and second end portions extending from a bottom surface of the base. In a first state, the restraining device holds a finger in place against the ring band section. In a second state, the restraining device holds a bundle of hair together against the ring band section. The ornamental ring top is removably attached to the base.

Abstract: A hair band comprises a stretchable body and a center hole. The center hole increases in diameter when the hair band is moved from a rest position to a stretched position. A distance between an outer edge of the body and an outer edge of the center hole is greater than the center hole diameter when the hair band is in a rest position. The distance between the outer edge of the center hole and the outer edge of the body decreases and the inner diameter increases as the hair band is stretched. In some embodiments, the body is hollow and filled with one or more of a gel substance, a granular solid, and a viscous liquid. In some embodiments, the hair band is manufactured by one or more of an extrusion molding process and an injection molding process.

Abstract: A ponytail cover includes an elastic band extending between first and second free ends. Fastening portions such as Velcro portions or hooks are positioned at the first and second free ends of the elastic band and can be fastened together so as to form the elastic band into a loop to cover a ponytail holder. Strips of hair extend over and substantially cover a surface of the elastic band that is outwardly facing when formed into the loop. A ponytail holder includes a band of hair extending between first and second free ends and hooks attached to the first and second free ends that can be fastened together to secure the ponytail holder when the band of hair is wrapped around a ponytail.

Abstract: A hairclip device includes a clip body having a hair clipping space through which a portion of hair of a user is adapted to pass. The hairclip device further includes a fixing member having a detaining portion and a pyramidal coupling portion. The detaining portion of the fixing member is connected with an end portion of the clip body. The coupling portion of the fixing member is detachably engaged in the other end portion of the clip body for positioning the clip body on the head of the user. The hairclip device can maintain a hairdo stably and can be easily removed from the user's head in order that the user can arrange different hairdos conveniently.

Abstract: A hair volumizing device is disclosed which creates a horizontal or vertical lift to the hair adding volume to any style. The device is positioned underneath the hair and features colors which camouflage with the hair so that the device cannot easily be seen by others. The device features a hook and loop fastener attachment mechanism on the top and bottom side of the device that grasp the hair and hold the device in its desired position. The hook and loop fastener mechanism allows the device to be inserted and removed without damaging and removing the hair.

Abstract: A hair clip has a body of a resilient material and first and second claws. The body has a dome shape and includes an outer perimeter, inner and outer surfaces, and a body plane defined generally by the perimeter. The body also includes a body axis generally central to the body and oriented generally perpendicular to the body plane. The first and second claws are coupled to and extend from the body in a generally axial direction relative to the body. The first and second claws are spaced from and generally opposite one another across the body. The hair clip is movable between an open and a closed position. In the open position, the body protrudes from the body plane in an inward axial direction and the first and second claws are separated from one another. In the closed position, portions of the first and second claws overlap one another.

Abstract: A hairstyling tool has a thick, soft cushioned body adapted to be worn on the top of head close to the scalp in skull cap-like fashion. Hair clips affixed to the bottom of the body can be deployed to maintain the tool in position. A substantially vertical channel extending completely through the body allows the wearer to draw sheaves of hair fibers from below the body up, through and above the tool. The upwardly drawn hair fibers can be teased, combed, brushed or otherwise arranged together with other hair of the wearer in a highly elevated style resting on top of the body.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for creating a hairstyle. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gym wrap device that is comprised of multiple layers of fabric that minimize sweat absorption by wicking away moisture from skin and hair and transferring heat away from the head while also allowing in cooler air. The first layer is a breathable wicking mesh fabric that offers a gripping surface and transfers moisture from the hair to the second layer of the gym wrap. The second fabric layer is designed to act as a temporary “holding” layer as the moisture is eventually wicked away and evaporated through the third layer of fabric that is comprised of a Quick Wicking Poly Pique Knit yarn that offers outstanding moisture management and comfort. This process keeps hair flat thereby making it easier to style after a workout which extends the time of maintaining a hairstyle or hairdo (“Do”).

Abstract: A hair adornment accessory having an attachment structure that selectively envelops and grips the natural hair of a user, and an esthetic device coupled to the attachment structure. The attachment structure may be a tube, optionally having a slot along its entire length, into which a plug having a streamer or the like may be inserted so as to pinch the natural hair. An aesthetic member such as a streamer, tassel, etc. may be fixed to the plug, the attachment structure, or to both. In other embodiments the hair adornment accessory may be a tube which is longitudinally split and hinged to selectively open to receive the natural hair and then close and lock to retain the natural hair. The esthetic device may also include flexible filamentary members or other ancillary decorative features. No ancillary tools are needed to install the hair adornment accessory.

Abstract: A hair accessory includes an elastic member with two ends threaded through openings in a locking member such that a loop is formed between a central portion of the elastic member and the locking member to accommodate a user's hair. The locking member is movable relative to the elastic member to change a size of the loop to accommodate more or less hair, as desired.

Abstract: This invention is a flexible hair cuff made from jewelry wire. This cuff is geared to style dreadlocks, and natural African American hair. The flexible cuff is constructed as one unit. There are several pieces of evenly cut wire in each cuff. After the cuff is styled two jewelry end caps are used to complete the cuff. The flexible cuff comes in a variety of colors. The flexibility of the cuff allows control of how tight or loose depending on the thickness of the hair. The flexible cuff is easy to use, hair is held up by hand and the cuff is then placed around the style and squeezed together to desired tightness. The purpose of this invention was to create something that would hold and style dreadlocks etc. This invention provides an inexpensive attractive unisex hair accessory that does not require any specialized machinery.

Abstract: An improved hair comb for a dual comb hair accessory (11) or the like which has strand connections or terminations. The comb includes a spine (17) having a raised portion (19, 21, 23) that can advantageously be used to relocate or reorient strand connections to the comb or combs of the hair accessory relative to the plane of the comb, and that can provide a structure into or behind which strand connections, terminations and/or segments can be tucked. Preferably, the raised spine portions of the combs are constructed to form a raised cavity region (27) in the spine for receiving strand connections, terminations and/or segments.

Abstract: A hair band comprising at least one band provided with at least one substantially longitudinal slot and with respective mutual coupling elements arranged at its ends. The band is made of a polymeric material with high mechanical fatigue strength, i.e., with a rigidity that is suitable to provide a high consistency and flexibility of the elastic type. Fatigue is understood as the successive exposure to stresses, suitable to produce deformations in the band, whose extent and direction may also be variable over time.

Abstract: This invention provides a headband with pliable ends. More specifically, the headband with pliable ends has a curvilinear body integrally formed from an arcuate midsection and two pliable end sections. Each pliable end section extends from opposite ends of the midsection. The arcuate midsection structured and arranged to conform to a generalized top of head shape. The pliable end sections are each structured and arranged to be selectively deformable to conform to a user's side of head shape.

Abstract: An all-purpose wig has a base including an ultrathin and moisture permeable film--shaped material, and hair materials adhered to one surface of the base. A first adhesion layer includes an adhesion agent having comparatively strong adhesion and a comparatively large degree of gelling. A second adhesion layer includes an adhesion agent having comparatively weak adhesion and a comparatively small degree of gelling. The first adhesion layer and the second adhesion layer are provided adjacent to each other with a tank layer therebetween. A first release layer is attached peelably to the whole surface of the second adhesion layer on the side that is fit to the skin, and a second release layer is applied peelably to the first adhesion layer and is layered on a portion of the surface between the first adhesion layer and the tank layer. The layers are layered in order, forming a flat surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for hair care comprising an elongate foam body having tapered ends. A flexible core embedded within the foam body. Clips attached to the foam body, clips haying an open position and a closed position. Wherein the foam body is configured to be placed underneath a user's existing natural hair and to be covered by the user's existing natural hair when secured in position by the plurality of clips. Wherein the flexible core is configured to be adapted to a contour of the user's head.

Abstract: The Interchangeable Headband Cover is an easily applied and removed material covering that sit on a C Shaped or Horse Shoe Shaped headband. A C Shaped or Horse Shoes Shaped headband typically is used to pull a wearers hair out of their eyes. The exposed area of the design is undecorated. The unexposed outer area of The Interchangeable Headband Cover has two insertion points with overlapping flaps positioned laterally of a fused center. The flaps open wide and enable the user to easily manipulate and apply the covering to a headband without any special tools. As you exam the insertion point closest to the internally fused center the design does not overlap but as you look laterally there is a gradual increase where the materials overlap more and more until there is one portion of the fabric completely covers the other at the internally fused tips.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a body member made in the form of a hair hoop, hair ornament or hair band, and one or a number of hook members bonded to one side of the body member. Each hook member has a plurality of hook pins perpendicularly extended from a base layer thereof and terminating in a semispherical head.

Abstract: The present invention is a non-slip hair accessory that remains secured in the wearer's hair in the position the wearer placed it. The hair accessory includes a support, a hair-engaging strip and a means for adjusting the accessory in the wearer's hair. In one embodiment, the accessory is a flexible headband wherein the support is a fashion strip such as a ribbon or other flexible material, and the hair-engaging strip is attached to, or molded within, the fashion support strip. In another embodiment, the accessory is a hair clip having a decorative support arm, and a hair-engaging strip is attached to, or molded within, the support arm. The hair-engaging strip includes a plurality of parallel rows of uniformly spaced protrusions. In one embodiment, the hair-engaging strip has three rows of protrusions. In the preferred embodiment, the individual protrusions in the two edge rows are spaced an equal first distance from each neighboring protrusion in either edge row.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair elastic used as a hair band or a hair fastener. The hair elastic includes an endless ring integrally formed by flexible material. The ring includes inner and outer surfaces opposed in a thickness direction. The hair elastic further includes a plurality of minute protrusions uniformly disposed on the inner and outer surfaces of the ring. The plurality of minute protrusions on the inner and outer surfaces is in a point-contact mode with a hair of a user so that the hair elastic is capable of being comfortably fastened to a head of the user and has low resistance during removal.

Abstract: A hairstyling device includes a flexible hollow main body having meshes or cellular through-holes and a central hole that penetrates through a center of the main body. The main body further includes first and second ends. The first end and/or the second end of the main body can be wound towards the central hole to form a ring-shaped hair tie, wherein the central hole allows insertion of a hair of a user. The hairstyling device can be placed on the hair of the user as a hair volumizer. Further, the through-holes of the main body allow insertion of different hairpins to create various hairstyles.

Abstract: The helical hair tie is a spiraling hair tie that is designed to hold a small braid of hair. The helical hair tie features a plurality of teeth along an interior surface that employs a frictional force to stabilize the helical hair tie onto hair. The helical hair tie is installed upon rotation of the hair tie along a small braid of hair. The helical hair tie is made of a highly flexible material that has a memory such that upon straightening and subsequent release, the helical hair tie restores the helical shape.

Abstract: A device for assisting with the styling of hair, such as with a flat ironing process. The device includes a tubular body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the tubular body including an axial hair passage that runs from the first end to the second end. The tubular body or other elements associated with the tubular body are elastic in nature so to constrict about and removably retain hair that is pulled through the tubular body in preparation for styling. At least the axial hair passage is comprised of, or covered or coated with, a material having a low coefficient of friction to facilitate deliberate removal of sections of hair from the tubular body during styling.

Abstract: A hair collection center structure encompass a nylon halo cylinder for allowing a hair bundle to pass through the center. The nylon cylinder is tightly rolled with hair elastic connected to the nylon to extend letting the rubber band snap around the halo cylinder keeping the hair in place. The nylon cylinder is formed by placing a hole at the end of the nylon and tightly rolling it to form a thick circular bun. The thickness and strength which are extremely sufficient for facilitating the beauty bun style by placing the hair in a secure and protected bun. The elastic allows the rubber band length to stretch fixing the hair in a round circular shape, avoiding the need of uncomfortable pins.

Abstract: A ponytail enhancer includes a head portion with a first radius, a band portion with a second radius, and a tail portion with a third radius. The first radius and the third radius are greater than the second radius. The head portion includes a head resting surface shaped to rest against the back of a human head. The band portion is shaped to allow a ponytail band to fit and stay in place. The tail portion is shaped to add fullness to a ponytail.

Abstract: A hair retainer includes an annular body having a receiving through-hole through which a section of hair of a user is adapted to be extended. The annular body is flexible, bendable, and twistable so as to so create a variety of hair styles. Two clamping frames extend outwardly from first and second end portions of the annular body respectively. A plurality of teeth projects from an inner end of each clamping frame and extends toward an outer end of each clamping frame. A hair clipping space is defined between the plurality of teeth and one of the two clamping frames for further retaining the variety of hair styles in place.

Abstract: A hair barrette includes two barrette members each having an outer head engaging end and an ear extended from an inner coupling end, and a coupling device includes two coupling members disposed above and below the ears and having two pivot axles for pivotally coupling the ears between the coupling members and for allowing the barrette members to be folded to an opened working position where the barrette members are opened and oppositely spaced from each other for forming or operating as a hair barrette device, and to be folded relative to each other to a folded storing position where the barrette members are engaged with each other for forming or operating as a hair clip device.

Abstract: A hair fashioning or styling apparatus covered in velvet or similar material, the apparatus comprising an elongated section that is flexible, but which retains its shape once formed, along with a pillow section that is either removable or integral to the elongated section. The hair fashioning apparatus may include earphones, earplugs, earmuffs or a holder for a media player. The hair fashioning apparatus is utilized to form a “poof” of hair on the top of the head, or, alternatively, pigtails or ponytails.

Abstract: A hair device comprising a cone shaped form with a defined narrow neck near the top that curves in where an elastic band can be wrapped around to secure the hair in place. The hair conceals the device from all angles of the head and gives the impression of the hair standing on end without styling products. There are various decorative attachments that can be attached at the opening in the top or stuck into the holes on the body of the device to pin up loose hair and/or add styling flair.

Abstract: The “Hair Spoon” is a simple curved, double-spoon shaped, device for retaining long hair near the back of the head. This enables a method and apparatus for retaining and adornment of long hair. A hair device is used to hold long hair in a fixed location. The visible surface facing away from the head may be plain or adorned with ornaments and images. Only two motions required; one continuous motion to wrap the hair and one rotation of the device to hold it in place securely and safely. The device is simple and easy to use while ensuring beauty to the beholder.

Abstract: Presented is a hair restraint which is placed on a user's ponytail to assist in keeping the ponytail tangle free during sleep. The device includes a drawstring, a drawstring lock, and may be utilized with a headband which gathers the hair and holds it into a ponytail while the device is attached. The ponytail can be formed in the back of the users head or more towards the top of the user's head to provide less of an obstruction while the user is sleeping.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pony tail holder including a friction member for more effectively engaging the strands of hair in the pony tail to prevent slippage of the pony tail holder during use. The pony tail holder may include a fabric ring having an annular area at least a portion of which comprises a tubular annulus around a central hole in which a pony tail is to be gripped by the pony tail holder, and an elastic core disposed within the tubular annulus of the fabric ring and extending around the central hole. The pony tail holder may further include a friction member woven into the fabric ring proximate an inner edge of the fabric ring such that at least a portion of the friction member is exposed through the outer surface of the fabric ring and engages the pony tail when the pony tail holder is disposed thereon, with the coefficient of friction of the friction member being greater than the coefficient of friction of the outer surface of the fabric ring.

Abstract: A bobby pin includes a body composed of bending members, a decorative member, a clamping member and a clamping holed member. The decorative member is provided with plural decoration recesses for placing plural decorations therein, the clamping member is connected to one side of the decorative member, and the clamping holed member is connected to the other side of the decorative member. The clamping member is provided with plural teeth and the clamping holed member is provided with a hole and a clamping rim around the hole. When the bobby pin is to clamp hair, the clamping member is made to bend by means of the bending members and inserted in the hole of the clamping holed member and clamp with the clamping rim with one of the teeth of the clamping member to let the bobby pin form a tubular shape for clamping hair stably.

Abstract: The headband with bangs is not like any other headband, wig or hair extension. The headband with bangs has bangs attached to only one side of the headband. The hair attached to the headband is cut in a way to resemble human bangs. The headband with bangs does not require any clips, pins, or glue. The bangs attached to the headband should appear to be the user's bangs. The invention is a new one because no other headband has bangs attached to it.

Abstract: A device usable for attaching a hair enhancer to a person's hair and a hair enhancement apparatus incorporating such a device include a strip of flexible material, at least one hair clip attached to a first side of the strip of material, and an adhesive layer attached to a second side of the strip of material. The adhesive layer facilitates attachment of the device to a hair enhancer, such as a hair extension. The strip of material may be sized and shaped to accommodate one hair clip or a plurality of hair clips (e.g., a row of hair clips). The attachment device may also include a backing paper affixed to a side of the adhesive layer which is to be attached to the hair enhancer. In such a case, the backing paper may be removable by a user to enable the adhesive layer to be attached to the hair enhancer.

Abstract: A hair-holding device has a comb-like element having a base supporting a plurality of teeth lying in a plane. The base has first and second mutually-exclusive orientations in the plane and can be transformed between the first orientation in which the distal ends of adjacent teeth are spaced apart from each other and the second orientation in the plane in which the distal ends of adjacent teeth are brought towards each other. The combination of an operating handle exterior to the base and a curved rod the base allow the to be is able to be retained in a chosen one of the orientations and to be transformed by the user between the alternative first and second orientations.