Abstract: A fashion hair accessory comprises a claw type hair clip formed by hinged-together clip elements with interleaved tines, combined with strip sections of artificial hair. The strip sections of hair are formed with selvage-like margins at one end which are adhered to side walls of the clip elements adjacent to the tines. The selvage-like margins are secured alternatively to inside or outside walls of the clip elements, or optionally both inside and outside. Where margins are secured to inside walls, the strands of hair are guided outwardly through spaces between tines of the clip elements. The clip elements are joined along a hinge axis and have gripping elements on the side of said axis opposite from the tines. The strands of hair are guided over external surfaces of the clip elements, in a direction from the tines toward and beyond gripping elements, and the strands are convergently gathered in the region of, and typically but not necessarily beyond, said gripping elements.

Abstract: A hair sculpting device having an elongated member with first and second free end portions and a middle portion. Universal coupling means are disposed proximate the first and second tree end portions and at least one intermediate location along the middle portion. The universal coupling means are adapted to allow the first and second free end portions and the intermediate location to be selectively coupled. The universal coupling means can be further used to couple the device to one or more additional devices, thereby allowing a user to configure the device(s) as a function of the hair length or form. In an exemplary embodiment, the universal coupling means includes a female portion having a closed loop and a male portion having adjacent first and second flexible prongs. Each of the first and second flexible prongs has an outwardly projecting shoulder portion adapted to retain the male portion in the female portion.

Abstract: A fashion hair accessory comprises a claw type hair clip formed by hinged-together clip elements with interleaved tines, combined with strip sections of artificial hair. The strip sections of hair are formed with selvage-like margins at one end which are adhered to side walls of the clip elements adjacent to the tines. The selvage-like margins are secured alternatively to inside or outside walls of the clip elements, or optionally both inside and outside. Where margins are secured to inside walls, the strands of hair are guided outwardly through spaces between tines of the clip elements. The clip elements are joined along a hinge axis and have gripping elements on the side of said axis opposite from the tines. The strands of hair are guided over external surfaces of the clip elements, in a direction from the tines toward the gripping elements and substantially beyond such gripping elements.

Abstract: A banded clothing device, the band made of a tubular fabric structure having at least one pocket in the longitudinal plane the pocket providing a means for interchangeably receiving ornaments or other objects. Also disclosed is the method for making the device and manner of using the device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a structure of variably assembled hair bands, more specifically, to hair bands with pins and matching holes for assembling hair bands of various patterns and colors to form various combined hair bands. A plurality of pins and corresponding holes are provided at opposite end portions on two sides of adjacent hair bands, so that the pair of the adjacent hair bands may be assembled to form an integrated hair band by matching the pins and the holes. With this design, several hair bands with different patterns or colors can be assembled together to form an integrated hair band according to personal taste, and can also be used separately as single bands. A demand on both variations and low cost is achieved.

Abstract: A ponytail hair style applied by a user without assistance by reaching behind and performing all of the steps by feel, using a slip knot to establish the ponytail and encircle it in helical turns within ties extending from the slip knot and joined at free ends just beyond the last helical turn by the insertion of a display object on one tie in a closed loop of elastic on the other tie.

Abstract: A hair accessory formed of a claw-type hair clip and a ribbon=like strip of natural or synthetic cut hair. The clip has two movable parts, each having comb-like tines with spaces therebetween. In the closed condition of the clip, the tines of one part are received in spaces of the other. One end margin of the ribbon-like strip of cut hair is fixed to an inside surface of one of the clip parts, and individual groups of hair strands of the ribbon-like strip are lead through a plurality of between-tines spaces of the same clip part. The groups may be braided individually or combined on the outside of the clip to form a fewer number of braids than groups. Beads or other eye-catching embellishments may be attached to the braids for enhanced fashion effects. The individual hair groups may also be draped loosely from the clip. By securing the cut hair on the inside of the clip part and leading the hair out between the tines, the cut hair has the appearance of natural hair of the user.

Abstract: An improved hair clip employs a pair of cooperating main members that are pivotally connected and biased into a hair engaging orientation. Each of the main members is contoured and includes a first end spaced apart from a second end by a middle portion. The first end of each main member acts as an articulation tab that allows an individual to apply leverage necessary to place the clip in a hair engaging orientation. A mirror is removably attached to the first end of the first main member, and a cosmetics case is removably attached to the first end of the second main member. Attachment sleeves are removably attached to the main member middle portions. Each storage sleeve may be capped for storage of loose items or may accept one of several interchangeable accessory tubes. An included alarm assembly advantageously indicates unwanted attempts to remove the device.

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

Abstract: A looped fastener having a fabric covered elasticized member having a thin, substantially rectangular cross-sectional configuration having terminal ends formed in a loop by passing the elasticized member through a hollow open ended decorative body. The looped fastener is tightened and loosened by moving the open ended body up and down the fabric covered elasticized member. The smaller the loop the tighter the fasten. The larger the loop the looser the fasten. Secondary open ended bodies affixed to the terminal ends of the fabric covered elasticized member prevent the elasticized member from accidentally being pulled out of the aforementioned open ended body.

Abstract: The support means is applicable to hair (20) or to clothes and accessories which comprise sheet material (38), and which can also be applied in their turn to other objects. It comprises a helical tension spring (10; 30), between the turns of which hair (20) or the sheet material (38) can be retained, provided that through this latter one end (34) of the spring can be inserted (possibly by providing a suitable hole (40). The spring (30) can also act as a setting for a stone (36) by simply inserting the stone between its turns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair barrettes. More specifically, hair barrettes with removable clasps. The removable clasps may be attached to the barrette by a variety of different structure, including direct attachment and attachment through an intermediate universal adapter. The universal adapter allows the clasp to remain in the hair while simultaneously exchanging the ornamental component of the hair barrette. Furthermore, the universal adapter allows interchange of parts such that any size clasp may be used with any of the receiving ornamental components.

Abstract: A hair accessory device including a claw-type hair clip having claw elements hinged for opening and closing movements about an axis and carrying one or more elongated strip sections of artificial hair. Each of two claw elements has an upper panel portion adjacent to the hinge axis and from which extend a plurality of spaced apart tines, configured such that the tines of one claw element are received in the spaces between tines of the other element, when the clip is closed. A flexible bridging element extends from one upper panel portion to the other, close to but below the hinge axis. One or more elongated strip sections of artificial hair, having selvage margins at one end of strip section, are secured by such margins to the bottom surface of the flexible bridging element.

Abstract: A hair ornament attachment system includes a hair ornament having a decorative silk flower side and a back side to which the hook portion of a Velcro.RTM. fastener is adhered. Alternatively, the hair ornament decorative side may consist of a piece of plastic formed to resemble a rare gemstone. The hair ornaments are small and lightweight, and the hook fastener portion may be intertwined in a user's hair thereby attaching the ornament for adornment. The attachment system also includes a display comprising a loop fastening area supported by a staff framework, to attractively store the ornaments not in use. Additionally, drop or dangling hair ornamentation includes a fibered material (on which beads may be strung), having one or both ends mounted to a two-sided hook portion which similarly may be intertwined into the user's hair.

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

Abstract: A decorative hair accessory with a decorative member which has an elastic component and two free ends with an attachment mechanism at each free end to allow the decorative member to form a continuous decorative elastic band or to connect to itself and form a loop on each end. Another embodiment of the decorative hair accessory is a comb with at least one elongated opening disposed longitudinally in the spine to receive one or more removable decorative members. These decorative accessories can be combined to form a variety of hair accessories which have a pair of combs removably attached to a plurality of elastic decorative members.

Abstract: A concealed attaching clip for headwear is disclosed which enables the wearer of a yarmulke or beanie to secure the headwear to a person's hair without the necessity of using a clip which would then be in plain view to the casual observer. The clip includes a covering which is secured to a tensioned clip. The top of the covering has a VELCRO pile fastener secured to it. A VELCRO loop fastener is secured to the inside of the yarmulke or beanie. In order to secure the yarmulke or beanie to a person's head, one simply attaches the lower metal clip to a person's hair and secures the two VELCRO fasteners together. The clip is readily concealable, lightweight, easy to use, and does not in any way damage the often expensive outside of a yarmulke or beanie.

Abstract: A hair holding device includes a number of first plates and a corresponding number of second plates arranged in an annular manner. Each first plate is engaged with three second plates, and each second plate engages with three first plates. At least one of the second plates includes an extension formed on a lateral side thereof, the extension having an engaging member formed thereon. At least one of the first plates includes a slot for releasably engaging with the engaging member and allowing the engaging member to slide in the slot.

Abstract: A hair clip for restraining at least two portions of hair during the cutting, coloring styling process includes a novel structure wherein two jaws independently operate by manipulation of two side-by-side finger grip structures. A first finger grip structure is communicative with a first jaw portion and a first surface of a common tongue portion. A second finger grip structure is communicative with a second jaw portion and a second surface of the common tongue portion. The second jaw portion is aligned with the first jaw portion and located thereunder. The first and second jaw portions pivotally connect the tongue portion and a pair of torsion springs urge the first and second jaw portions toward the tongue portion.

Abstract: A hair clip includes a low profile clip mechanism which translates linear pressure on the ends of the clip into rotational action for opening the curved comb moldings. Springs cause the clip to close when pressure on the clip ends is removed. The barrel of the clip may comprise sections which are fixed with respect to the clip ends and sections which are attached to the comb moldings, and which are rotated by the clip mechanism. Or, the barrel may comprise alternating sections attached to each comb molding. Removable decorative attachments attach to the fixed portions of the barrel of the clip, via magnets, snap on grips, velcro.TM. or the like.

Abstract: A hair jewelry fastener that securely attaches jewelry to one's hair. The hair jewelry fastener includes a male half having a base with a first surface and a second surface for receiving a decorative portion. A protrusion extends from the first surface of the base and has a hair gripping surface and an enlarged portion that defines a lip and a hair contacting surface. A female half that hingedly couples to the male half is provided so that the male part and the female part can be placed into a mating engagement. The female half has a first surface that defines an opening that receives the protrusion and a second surface for defining hair receiving grooves. When the protrusions snapped into the opening, hair gripping surface and first surface of the female half securely attach the jewelry to one's hair.

Abstract: A device for holding the hair comprising a comb-like element having a base and a plurality of teeth projecting from the base. The base is flexible to allow it to flex between a first orientation in which the ends of the teeth are spaced apart from each other to a second orientation in which the ends of the teeth are brought towards each other to grip the hair. A substantially rigid, curved member is preferably connected to the base, the rotation of the curved member between alternative positions drives the base between the first and second orientation and selectively maintains the base in a chosen one of the orientations.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a resilient headband 14 arcuate in shape for being mounted on the head of the user 12. The headband 14 is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member 16 for holding a placard 18 therein, in a generally upright standing manner which placard 18 can have written thereon on one side a thought balloon 19 and on the opposite side a speech balloon 19. The slotted member 16 is equipped with teeth-like holding appendages 22 which grasp the placard 18 and secure it to the slotted member 16.

Abstract: A hair bun kit (10) and process which allows a hair bun (60) to be easily and quickly formed. The hair bun kit (10) consists of a first resilient hairband (12), a second resilient hairband (48) and a hairbun mold (20) having a centered opening (22), an upper surface (24) and a lower surface (26). An optional ornamental hairband (50) may also be included to enhance the aesthetics of the hair bun (60). To use the hair bun kit (10) the first resilient hairband (12) is tightly wrapped around a bundle (64) of hair strands (62). The secured hair bundle (64) is then inserted through the centered opening (22) and the hair strands (62) are draped over the upper surface (24) of the mold (20). The second resilient hairband (48) is placed over the draped hair strands (62) and around the lower surface (26) of the hairbun mold (20) to secure the hair strands (62). The ornamental hairband (50) is then placed around the lower surface (26) of the hair bun mold to complete the hair bun (60).

Abstract: Hair styling apparatus comprising two combs (1) each having a curvilinear spine (4) and joined together by two or more elasticated material ties (2), each releasably connected to the spine of one or each comb by complementary interchanging means of the ties and the combs. In a preferred arrangement, three ties are provided, the connection points of these being substantially equi-spaced along the length of the respective spine.

Abstract: A hair holding includes a main body with an outer periphery. A number of first pegs are formed on the outer periphery of the main body. A spring is removably attached to each first peg, and a decorative member with a second peg is removably attached to each spring. Each spring has a first end with a first hole slightly greater than an associated first peg. Each spring has a second end with a second hole slightly greater than the peg of an associated decorative member. The user may change the decorative members whenever she likes, thereby obtaining numerous combinations of the decorative members.

Abstract: An ornament for ornamenting a stringing material such as hair, and method of ornamenting such stringing material is disclosed. An ornament in accordance with an embodiment of the invention comprises a retention element for affixing the ornament to stringing material, and at least one loop element associated with the retention element. Each loop element has a circumference and an interior portion through which stringing material may pass. The circumference of each loop element has a generally fixed total length. In one or more embodiments, there are two loop elements arranged in sequence generally along a first axis. The at least two of the loop elements are movably connected to one another about at least a second axis extending generally perpendicular to the first axis. In one or more embodiments the loop elements are defined by a filament material such as ribbon or wire or comprise rings or tubular elements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ornamenting ornament stringing material such as hair is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tool having first and second legs. The legs are connected at a proximal end of the tool. A stop is associated with each leg at a distal end of the tool. In accordance with a method, an ornament is passed over the proximal end of the tool and along the legs towards the stops. Ornament stringing material is extended between the first and second legs between their connection at the proximal end of the tool and the ornament. The ornament is then moved upwardly along the legs of the tool and onto the ornament stringing material. The ornament stringing material is then removed from between the legs of the tool, leaving the ornament positioned on the ornament stringing material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining hair is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flexible member having a latching section and a band section. The band section includes a ridge portion and the latching section includes one or more teeth for selectively engaging with the ridge portion. The apparatus also includes a decorative sleeve for covering the band section. In operation, the band section can be wrapped around the group of hair and positioned with the latching section so that the one or more teeth engage with the ridge portion of the band section and thereby secure the band section into a loop around the hair.

Abstract: A length of fabric or other sheet material for use as a decorative hair decorative has a pocket in which a conventional pipe cleaner, i.e., a ductile wire with a cushioning fiber covering, is secured. A gripping member is attached medially the length of fabric for gripping a hair bundle. The gripping member can comprise Velcro type hook member, high friction elastomeric material or other high friction material for is securing the device to the hair to preclude sliding of the device off of the bundle. The pipe cleaner serves as a twist tie member so that the device ends can be quickly and easily secured and released from the hair bundle. The device is wrapped about the bundle and secured thereto with a twist of the device ends.

Abstract: A detachable hairpiece for attaching to existing hair to create the appearance of longer hair. The detachable hairpiece includes a clip for clipping to a wearer's hair. The clip has an outer portion and a brush portion that is pivotally coupled to the outer portion. The brush portion has a brush panel that extends between opposed side members of the brush portion. The brush panel has a plurality of rows of prongs. Each of the rows extends between the first and second end members of the brush portion. Root portions of a plurality of strands of natural or synthetic hair are coupled to the outer portion.

Abstract: A bead lock and method of retaining beads on bead stringing material such as hair are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the bead lock comprises a body that is adapted to fit within the passages through at least two adjacent beads. In accordance with a method of the present invention, bead stringing material is extended through the passages through the beads. The bead lock is then positioned in the passages though the two beads closest to the free end of the bead stringing material. The bead lock engages these beads and the bead stringing material, locking the beads in place on the bead stringing material.

Abstract: A hair fastener, which includes a spring coil having two hook rings at two opposite ends, and two respectively ornaments fastened to the hook rings of the spring coil for pulling by hand to stretch the spring coil, enabling the spring coil to be secured to the hair.

Abstract: A barrette includes two decorative elongate plates of the same structure combined together. Each decorative plate has an insertable end portion, a two-holed end portion and an intermediate twisted portion. One decorative plate has its insertable end portion with two projections extending in the two holes portion of the other decorateive plate, with the intermediate portions intertwisting and overlapping with each other so that the two decorative elongate plates may be combined together in a stabilized condition, with the two projections respectively stopped by an upper edge and a lower edge of the two holes.

Abstract: A hair clip includes a pair of clamping arms hinged together at an end thereof to define the clamping means of the hair clip. The clamping arms are moveable between a first open position wherein hair may be inserted or removed from the hair clip and a second closed position wherein hair is secured between the arms of the hair clip. The invention is directed to an alternating sequence of rubber teeth secured to the inner surface of each clamping arm which are in an interlocking mating relationship providing for a greater surface area between the clamping arms of the hair clip for better grasping and holding fine hair in place when the hair clip is in the closed position. A fastening clasp is provided opposite the hinge end of the clip for releasably maintaining the hair clip in the closed position.

Abstract: A hair organizer includes an envelope made of cloth and having an intermediate portion formed with a pocket by stitching; the pocket having a central portion formed with an opening, and an axial member having an intermediate portion formed with a slot, the axial member being fitted in the pocket with the opening stitched around an inner periphery of the slot, whereby one's long hair can be easily held in position without a hair clip.

Abstract: A barrette consists of a decorative elongate chain-shaped frame and a decorative elongate strip inserting up and down through decorative holes continually provided in the frame and resting on an upper or lower surface of contact walls separating each two decorative holes of the frame. The frame and the strip may have the same length and width but different colors from each other.

Abstract: A wave clip and ornament arrangement, which includes a wave clip for fastening the hair, and an ornament fastened to the wave clip for decoration, wherein the ornament has a bottom cloth layer, an elongated insertion slot at the cloth layer on the middle, and two elongated locating holes provided at the cloth layer and equally spaced from the elongated insertion slot at two opposite sides; the wave clip has two operating handles respectively inserted into the elongated insertion slot at the cloth layer of the ornament and fastened to the cloth layer of the ornament at two opposite sides of the elongated insertion slot, the handles each having an integral hook respectively hooked in the elongated locating holes at the cloth layer of the ornament.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sewing hair comprising: Selecting an eyeless needle hair sewing fastener. Each eyeless needle is narrow on one end and wider at the other. A resilient band is secured to the narrow end of the needle and slid up its shaft until snug at the wider end. The needle is then placed into hair. The free end of the band is put onto the needle tip and the needle is pulled through the band and sewn through the hair. Finally the needle is placed into the user's hair to secure. Whereby a person's hair is sewn and the device is easily removable and reusable.

Abstract: A decorative hair piece made in the form of a hollow cylindrical member allows the wearer to place their hair in the central void defined by the inner surface of the cylindrical member. A plurality of fibers attached to the outer surface of the member cascade down the gathered hair not in the cylinder, which hair is smoothly disposed on the scalp of the wearer. The hair placed through the void cascades on top of the plurality of fibers.

Abstract: A hair holder includes an arcuate main body having two engaging ends each having a slot defined by two lateral sides. A connecting rod is extended between the lateral sides. Two side members are releasably connected to the engaging ends of the main body, respectively. Each side member includes a first end having an engaging stub projected therefrom and a second end. The engaging stub includes a root end connected to the side member and a distal end. The root end includes a recessed section with a retaining edge. The distal end includes an engaging notch defined therein and an abutting section. Each engaging stub is releasably and pivotally engaged with an associated engaging end. The engaging notch receives the connecting rod and allows pivotal movement of the engaging stub between an extended position and a folded position relative to the connecting rod.

Abstract: A hairpiece is provided for extending the length of a wearer's natural hair. The hairpiece includes an attachment and a detachable flexible band, such as a fabric band. The attachment has a pair of free ends and male and female snap fastener components respectively located near either free end. Attached to the flexible band are a plurality of hair strands and a pair of complementary snap fastener components mated to the snap fastener components of the attachment. This arrangement allows the hair strands to be selectively coupled to the attachment. The attachment can also include a plurality of inwardly projecting comb-like tangs. The comb-like tangs prevent the hairpiece from being easily displaced after being positioned on the wearer's head. A method of attaching the hairpiece to existing hair is also provided.

Abstract: A structure of a hair ornanent includes a main body of the hair ornament, an elastic wire and an ornamental block. One end of the elastic wire is provided in a proper position of the main body, and the other end of the elastic wire is connected with the ornamental block. While the main body being worn on the hair of a user, the ornamental block will swing accordingly by the elasticity of the elastic wire through the move of the user's body and head or the influence of external forces so as to make the hair ornament look vivid and interesting. This invention is also provided with easily assembled and disassembled skills so that it is convenient for a user to replace another ornamental block.

Abstract: It is thus an object of the invention to provide a hair restraint system that is rapidly converted by the user between a pony tail wrap and an anti-slip head band.A hair restraint system that includes an outer restraint assembly that is connectable to an inner restraint assembly. The outer restraint assembly includes an outer elastic ring layer, an inner tack ring layer formed on an inwardly facing surface of the outer elastic ring layer, and a plurality of spaced female snap halves with the female snap connecting portion oriented toward a ring center of a center ring opening defined by the outer restraint assembly. The inner restraint assembly includes an inner elastic ring that is sized to fit into the center ring opening defined by the outer restraint assembly and having spaced male snap halves each having the male snap connecting portion oriented away from an assembly center opening defined by the inner restraint assembly.

Abstract: An apparel item especially for females which includes a headband having a series of metallic ribbons and cloth ribbons extending from the central region of the headband down the back of the head and over the shoulders of the wearer, the ribbons being curled and of varying lengths and are generally gathered by a barrette or clasp containing a sports team logo or other indica. The headband includes a tiara or crown piece of various artistic designs.

Abstract: A barrette includes a main body and a decorative member. The main body has a plurality of sidewise projections spaced apart and extending from two lengthwise sides, an elongate recess in the intermediate portion with a hole respectively formed at the two sides and with a stop edge formed at an inner side, as well as a recess and a groove respectively formed at two opposite sides. Two stop blocks and two projections are provided on the decorative member with a stop member resectively at two opposite ends to engage the stop edges and the grooves of main body. The two stop members made to pass through the holes engage the recesses of the main body. The projections engage the grooves of th main body to secure the decorative member rest on the main body. Then the barrette is bent to curve and worn on the hairs of a person.

Abstract: An improved hair accessory and toy combination is provided. The combination hair accessory and toy comprises a hair accessory having a selectively stretchable member within a decorative fabric cover and an opening extending through the center of the stretchable member and decorative fabric cover. The combination hair accessory and toy further comprises a toy element attached, and/or selectively removably attached, to an outside surface of the fabric, wherein the toy is interactive with the wearer of the hair accessory or a non-wearer companion of the wearer.

Abstract: A pony-tail holder which includes a slotted cylindrical body member having a loop attachment connected to its inner surface opposite the slot formed in the body member. A circular elastic cord is loop knotted over the loop attachment and serves to elastically retain in an enclosing manner the pony-tail of the wearer which is housed within the body member of the holder.

Abstract: A poseable hair strand system for use in the creation of braids. The strands comprise at least one wire and at least one mass of hair. In the first embodiment, three wires are connected to each other. In the second embodiment, two wires are affixed to a mass of hair, the mass of hair positioned between the two wires. The third embodiment, comprises two masses of hair and one wire, wherein the wire is positioned between the masses of hair. The wires are covered with a coating that is available in a variety of colors to match typical hair colors. The wires are thin and bendable, thus allowing the wires to be easily cut and easily positioned around one's hair. The poseable hair strand system can be employed to be add structure to one's braids. It can also be used to add extensions to one's preexisting hair, thereby adding volume to the hair.

Abstract: Hair styling accessories including a puffing member specially adapted for shaping hair into a puffed condition. Also included is a specially shaped barrette which is adapted for cooperative combination with the puffing member to position and retain the puffing member in a desired location as well as to provide for separating and manipulating hair in strands as may be desired for a variety of coiffures. The puffing member includes a main section having generally symmetrically convex front and back surfaces to present a puffed appearance. Essentially centrally positioned within the main section there is disposed a thin sheet of malleable or deformable material (e.g., 0.006 inch thick tin foil such as is used for fins in air conditioners) adapted for manipulation so that the shape of the main section can be altered within a range suitable for a variety of hair styling applications.