Abstract: A dual-sided barrette device, wherein two groupings of hair are independently held by a pair of clips or clasps opposingly positioned along a central spine, thereby enabling an increased volume of hair to be retained without failure or distortion of the clipping mechanism, wherein functionality and lifespan of the device is increased via the incorporation of two retaining members in one unit, and wherein hairstyle options are increased through the effective positioning of two portions of hair within a primary support device, allowing quick and easy creation of a variety of hair designs, thus eliminating the need for multiple hair accessories and/or frequent styling visits to a salon.

Abstract: A barrette for animal hair comprises a leaf spring clamp that further comprises an upper spring and a lower spring. The upper spring and lower spring are attached at a hinge. A clasp coupler is located at the opposite end of the upper spring from the hinge. A clasp catch is located at the opposite an end of the lower spring from the hinge, so that the clasp coupler and the clasp catch can engage. A piece of non-slip material affixed to the upper spring.

Abstract: An array of light emitting diodes supported on a self-contained battery-powered microprocessor-controlled decorative hair barrette, hair comb, tiara or like hair ornament are selectively energized to produce dynamic illuminated colored patterns of display.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a hair clip that mainly comprises: a base plate and an upper clip plate. Multiple equally spaced curved strips are equipped along the length of base plate. Such curved strips further form multiple rooms on base plate. Application of present invention allows hairs to be distributed evenly within the rooms and clips hairs firmly between upper clip plate and base plate to prevent hairs from distortion and damage. In addition, by eliminating middle clip plate the production cost is lowered.

Abstract: A hair piece assembly for allowing a user to prevent hairstyles from going flat during high humidity or wet weather. The hair piece assembly includes a clip assembly that is adapted for securing to the hair of the user such that the clip assembly is secured to the hair of the user. A plurality of filler hairs is coupled the clip assembly. The filler hairs are adapted for being combed into the hair of the user for providing volume to the hair of the user.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair clip for hairdressing. The hair clip comprises at least three prongs each formed by a squeezing part or blade, and an end part, which acts as a lever mechanism for spacing the corresponding blades in pairs.

Abstract: A hair clip comprises a first clip body with one end thereof formed as a first handling portion and the other end formed as a first hair clipping portion, a second clip body with one end thereof formed as a second handling portion and the other end formed as a second hair clipping portion, a coupler for coupling the first clip body and the second clip body with each other so that the first hair clipping portion and the second hair clipping portion are made opened and closed by operating the first handling portion and the second handling portion, and an urging device for urging the first hair clipping portion and the second hair clipping portion in a direction of closing them, and at least one of the first handling portion and the second handling portion has a first part made of a first material and a second part made of a second material as a flexible material more flexible than the first material.

Abstract: A strip of adhesive-backed foam rubber anti-slip material applied to the clamping arms of a barrette. Said invention will secure strands of hair in a non-slip gripping mode when said barrette is in a closed position.

Abstract: A hair clip device includes a base having a handle extended from one end and a number of longitudinal comb teeth extended from the other end for hair styling purposes. A clamping member is pivotally secured to the base and has a handle extended from one end and a number of comb teeth for engaging with the hair of the user and for clamping onto the base. The clamping member has a circular or elliptical outer shape and having the comb teeth extended downward toward the base. The comb teeth of the clamping member are preferably engaged between the comb teeth of the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved hair clip structure, mainly comprising a base plate which has an elastic middle bracket and an upper clipping plate at one end, and a elastic middle bracket and an upper clipping plate being coupled together the other end, and a first latching member and a second latching member being disposed at the position proximate to their coupling position, such that the curved surface at the middle section of the middle elastic bracket generates a more definite and significant curvature change by the fixing of the first latching member and the second latching member in position when the upper clipping plate and the base plate are clipped, and further prevents the hair clip from being fallen off.

Abstract: A perm hairgrip has a first clamp device, a second clamp device, a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, a first ceramic plate, a second ceramic plate, a pivot pin, and a tension spring. The first clamp device has a first holding plate. The second clamp device has a second holding plate. The first adhesive layer is disposed on the first holding plate. The second adhesive layer is disposed on the second holding plate. The first ceramic plate is disposed on the first adhesive layer. The second ceramic plate is disposed on the second adhesive layer. The pivot pin fastens the first clamp device and the second clamp device together.

Abstract: A ponytail holder includes a hinged pair of first and second arms with first and second opposed elastic slings bridging respective arms. The arms have inner surfaces. When the ponytail holder is closed on a bunch of hair, the arms form a substantially cylindrical shape, and opposed elastic slings extend to accommodate the thickness of the bunch of hair. Fastening device are provided for releasably fastening the arms in a closed position. First and second non-slip rubber-type formations define first and second elastic slings respectively. Each elastic sling has a non-slip gripping surface. First and second elastic slings are supported at each end to bridge first and second inner surfaces, respectively.

Abstract: A hair styling tool may secure hair in a variety of styles. The hair styling tool may be constructed from an elastomeric material so that it may be shaped for a variety of hair styles. The hair styling device grips the hair using two clamping surfaces, which may particularly hold fine hair in place. The hair styling tool may be secured using picks. The picks may be adorned with a variety of accessories.

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: Apparatus for grooming and decorating hair includes a hair clip and a grooming device pivotally connected to the hair clip. The grooming device can be moved between a position between the jaws of the hair clip and a position exterior of the hair clip and projecting outwardly from the jaws.

Abstract: A barrette made of a single flat strip of PETG that is formed into a shape that will encircle and bind a braid of hair. The shape is formed such that the two ends of the flat strip join when in a closed position. The ends of the flat strip have teeth such that the two ends of the flat strip mate when the barrette is in a closed position. The interior of the barrette is provided with a row of teeth in order to grip the hair and prevent it from slipping through the barrette.

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 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: First and second retaining elements extend from a hinge to lie adjacent one another, one of the retaining elements being formed to be reorientatable between first and second bowed positions of stability. A detent is spaced from the hinge and arranged hold captive respective portions of the first and second retaining elements. The apparatus is suitable for use particularly as a hair clip, clasp, or slide, but can be used for securing other material or items.

Abstract: A hair grip device has a first decoration clamp device and a second decoration clamp device connected to the first decoration clamp device. The first decoration clamp device has a distal click flange, and two first elastic plates. The second decoration clamp device has a push plate, a click portion, and two second elastic plates. The distal click flange of the first decoration clamp device engages with the click portion of the second decoration clamp device. The click portion of the second decoration clamp device has a plurality of grooves. Each of the second elastic plates has a hook end portion.

Abstract: A hair clip device has an elastic retainer, and two clamp devices. The elastic retainer engages with the clamp devices. Each clamp device has a blocking plate, two oblong holes, and two protruded bars. The elastic retainer has a slot, two through holes, and two distal click plates. Each distal click plate has a recess. Each through hole receives an upper portion of the respective clamp device.

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 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 clip of the invention comprises two jaws hinged together by hinge means. At least some of the teeth are relatively narrow in the vicinity of their base and can have a maximal width in the central area of the tooth and be relatively narrow in the vicinity of the free end of the tooth. This improves the retention of the clip in the hair.

Abstract: A hair retainer is pivoted to one end portion of an ornamental cover. At a top portion of the hair retainer, a releasing mechanism is provided to unlatch engaging arms provided at the other end portion of the ornamental cover from a pair of engaging portions provided at a movable end of the hair retainer. The releasing mechanism is a releasing member that extends from the hair retainer to be disposed between the pair of engaging portions, and that opposes a top portion of the engaging arms in a latched state. The releasing member unlatches the engaging arms latched to the engaging portions by drawing the engaging arms together when the releasing member is pushed towards the engaging arms.

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: 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.

Abstract: A hairpiece toy which allows children to easily ornament their own hair therewith includes a braid ornament hair portion having a braid of artificial hairs sewn on a surface of a backing cloth with a clip sewn on the reverse face thereof, and a ribbon ornament portion having a ribbon formed in a butterfly-shaped configuration and sewn on the surface of the backing cloth.

Abstract: A hair clip of the present invention has two securing holders deviced to secure a torsion spring therein, having securing trenches to retain two projecting parts of the spring and has two clipping elements each provided with two holded connecting protrusions and holding recesses, a pin being inserted through said connecting protrusions and said securing holders retaining said spring therein so as to enable said clipping elements hingedly open and close by means of resilience of said spring, said holding recesses providing a more secured connection of said securing holders with said clipping elements; said securing trenches retaining said projecting parts of said spring contributing to preventing rusting of the same and scratching and hurting of a user.

Abstract: A barrette includes a frame having a reinforced central portion, a latch member pivotally secured to the frame, and an attachment receiving assembly rigidly secured to the side of the frame opposite from the latch member that structurally reinforces the frame. The attachment receiving assembly includes at least one attachment bracket that is adapted to support a decorative attachment. A plurality of attachment members supporting various decorative attachments can be interchangeably secured to the attachment receiving assembly thus enabling the barrette wearer to create a barrette that matches the barrette wearer's outfit or color scheme. A plurality of attachment members that are interchangeably engageable with the barrette may be provided in a barrette kit.

Abstract: A clasp is affixed to the underside of a barrette body. The barette body supports a reusable adhesive tape on its upper surface. At least one ornamental appendage includes a smooth surface attractive to the adhesive tape, wherein the ornamental appendage is releasably connectable to the barrette body.

Abstract: A new hair fashion accessory for holding hair in place while at the same time enhancing the appearance of the wearer. The inventive device includes an elongated member having a first surface and a second surface, a clip attached to the first surface for securing the elongated member to the hair, and an arcuate fastener attached to the support member for releasably securing a bow to the second surface. The bow can be replaced with a different bow by releasing the arcuate fastener, removing the bow, and inserting the new bow between the fastener and the second surface. The fastener is then reattached so as to secure the new bow.

Abstract: A hairstyling device includes, according to the invention, two jaws hinged together by hinge means including a hinge pin and a coil spring wound in a spiral around the pin. The spring is contained in an opaque casing attached to the first jaw, and incorporating a slot through which the second end of the spring passes to bear against the second jaw. This facilitates assembly of the hairstyling device, and enhances its esthetic appearance.

Abstract: A hair ornament which is made entirely of natural materials.

Abstract: A barrette combined with a comb is provided that includes an elongated base plate having a retainer unit at one end and two upright lugs bilaterally disposed at an opposite end. A clamping plate is included that has a fixed end pivoted to the upright lugs of the base plate and a free end formed with a coupling that is adapted for coupling to the retainer unit of the base plate. A comb strip is also included that is pivotally coupled to the retainer unit of the base plate. The comb strip has longitudinal rows of teeth and is displaceable between a first position, in which the comb strip is closed on the base plate and retained thereto by the clamping plate, and a second position in which the cob strip is extended out of the base plate and secured in the extended position by the clamping plate for cleaning and smoothing the hair.

Abstract: A hair clip includes two bristle members pivotally connected by a pin. Each bristle member includes a grasp section and a bristle section, and an elastic member is mounted around the pin to bias the bristle sections of the two bristle members toward each other. A flexible connecting member is interconnected between the grasp sections of the bristle members and has a section which is stretchable to form an opening through which the elastic member is passable.

Abstract: A hair barrette includes a reversible snap-on connecting device for attaching, replacing and/or adding one or more ornamental appendages to a hair clamp, The novel connecting device is structurally capable of rapidly, repetitively and selectively performing the attaching, replacing and/or adding functions substantially in perpetuity without suffering material fatigue and/or functional failure of the connecting device.

Abstract: A hair clip has two curved arms connected in parallel and a clamping strip extending from a connecting area between the curved arms. Each curved arm has a pair of horizontally outwardly arched sections, a horizontally inwardly curved section connected between the horizontally outwardly arched sections, and a coupling tip at a free end. The clamping strip has a retainer portion at its free end for securing the coupling tips of the curved arms together. The clamping strip also has a plurality of downwardly curved sections and upwardly curved sections alternatively connected in a line between the clamping strip fixed end and free end. The width of the clamping strip is broader than the gap between the horizontally inwardly arched sections of the curved arms.

Abstract: A barrette for holding hair having an improved wireform latch in which the barrette includes a top plate having upstanding pivots and upstanding receptor hooks, and the wireform being a semirigid wire in a frogleg shape which is put in tension parallel to the plate by compressing the legs together to allow hooking of the legs to the pivots and in rotary tension away from the plate by compressing hair between the plate and wireform by such hooking.

Abstract: A hair clip and ornamental plate arrangement including a hair clip, and an ornamental plate fastened to the hair clip, wherein the hair clip has a fixed end provided with an oblong coupling hole, and a free end; the ornamental plate has a T-shaped retainer rod at one end coupled to the oblong coupling hole of the hair clip, and a bridge at an opposite end adapted for holding down the free end of the hair clip.

Abstract: A hair clip includes an elongated base plate having first and second ends, a pair of hooking arms on the base plate first end capable of overlapping each other, and an elongated hair retaining portion having first and second ends. The hair retaining portion further has at the first end thereof an engaging part releasably latched by the pair of hooking arms. An elongated spring board portion having first and second ends is interposed between the base plate and said hair retainer. The spring board is at its second end connected to the second end of the hair retaining portion by way of a bent portion. The base end of the bent portion is slidably retained, along the length of said base plate, to the second end of the base plate.

Abstract: Securing assembly for attaching hair ornaments, hair control devices, and other items to the hair securely and comfortably, in the position on the head the wearer deems flattering. Variably sized mechanisms for holding specific amounts of hair in specific positions on the head (FIGS. 4-A through 4-C), securely attach to the head various hair ornaments, hair control devices, and other items (FIGS. 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, and FIGS. 5 through 12) by the mating of strips of hook-and-loop fastener affixed, respectively, to their top surface and under surface (FIGS. 1-C, 2-C, and 3-C).

Abstract: A fastener part 6 on one end of a base plate 1 includes clip arms 7 having enough length to deform flexibly to release a clip plate 2 from the base plate 1, and extending from the base plate 1 toward an axis part 3 on the other end of the base plate 1, so that the height of the fastener part 6 from the base plate 1 is low to form a thin and attractive hair clip, which fits comfortably. When the base plate 1 and the clip plate 2 engage each other, the clip plate 2, curving to bulge out toward the base plate 1, presses the base plate 1 and the base plate 1 is formed into a bow shape along the clip plate 2 by its flexibility, so that the plates 1 and 2 contact each other broadly and press strongly against each other to hold hair securely between them.

Abstract: A hair clip is provided which comprises a pair of clipping elements combined together by pins received within pin holes respectively formed in connecting protrusions. Furthermore, snap holders are provided on the outward side of the clipping elements to retain two snap ends of two elastic rings having great resilience, to enable the clipping elements to clip hair tightly.

Abstract: The invention consists of a removable flexible material cover for an article of fashion such as, hair barrettes, jewelry, and belt buckles. The cover comprises one or more pieces of said flexible material, with at least one piece of material being a shape similar to the shape of the article to be covered. An elasticized band is sewn or otherwise held along the perimeter of the material piece or pieces. The elasticized band acts to pull the material taut over the fashion accessory base, and thus assists in holding the cover in place. Decorative embellishments may be attached to the cover if desired, for further aesthetic appeal so that different decorations, at the discretion of the wearer, may be removably employed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair slide assembly for holding together and decorating hair. The assembly is provided with a carrier to which is attached a decorative part, which carrier and decorative part within the assembly, when in use, are positioned at an angle to each other. The decorative part is provided with a clasp for holding the hair.

Abstract: A hairpin including a base plate, and a pin, wherein the base plate has a first row of longitudinally spaced pin holes and a second row of longitudinally spaced pin holes at two opposite ends, a first row of longitudinally spaced harness loops and a second row of longitudinally spaced harness loops alternatively arranged between the first row of longitudinally spaced pin holes and the second row of longitudinally spaced pin holes. In one embodiment, the pin has one rod section inserted through the first row of longitudinally spaced pin holes and second row of longitudinally spaced pin holes and one row of the first row of longitudinally spaced harness loops and second row of longitudinally spaced harness loops. In another embodiment, the pin has two parallel rod sections with one rod section inserted through the first row of longitudinally spaced harness loops and the other rod section through the second row of longitudinally spaced harness loops.

Abstract: A barrette mount includes a clamping member articulated to a main body and an attachment device for locking the clamping member to the main body. The attachment device includes a pair of lateral operating lugs projecting from the main body and each including a locking arm with a hook. The locking arms face towards each other and overlap partially. To enhance the opening of this type of attachment device an operating arm is provided to the rear of the attachment device. This operating arm extends from the rear edge of one lateral operating lug and towards the other lateral operating lug. The locking arms have either inclined or convexly rounded surfaces forming expulsion ramps.

Abstract: A multipurpose ornamental and method of use comprising a decorative button, a decorative main body, and a means for securing the button to the main body while also securing the ornament to hair or clothing of the user. The two part system allows the ornament to be changed in appearance by mixing and matching decorative buttons and decorative main body parts to suit the users taste.