Abstract: An apparatus for protection of the scalp, facial skin, eyes, mouth and nostrils from hair dye, coloring and other chemical products for hair treatment. The covering includes an absorbent pad designed to be worn against the wearer's forehead so that any liquid runoff from hair treatment is absorbed by the pad. The apparatus preferably includes a substance or device to hold the pad in place, such as an adhesive which attaches the pad to the forehead, or ear handles wherein the pad may be worn as one might wear a pair of goggles. Additionally the pad may be enclosed in an impermeable lining such that any liquid absorbed by the pad may not later escape. Several of these pads may be constructed together to form a continuous series or strip of pads. Each pad is then designed to be easily detachable from the remainder of the series. This facilitates convenient storage and removal of the pads.

Abstract: A hair spray shield has two flexible sides permanently joined together by a hinge at one point and releasably joined at another point by a releasable fastening device.

Abstract: A tubular jersey and rib sewingless scrunchy includes a holding element and a sewingless tubular fabric coating wrapping around the holding elements, wherein the holding element is a loop shape fabric elastic band and the sewingless tubular fabric coating is made of a tubular jersey and rib material wrapping around the loop shape fabric elastic band, two ends of the sewingless tubular fabric coating being connected together by ultrasonic welding to form an endless body. Accordingly, since the tubular jersey and rib sewingless scrunchy of the present invention has no sewing line provided along the length of the fabric coating of the scrunchy, so that it is free of the risk of splitting or rending at such sewing line. Moreover, the improved structure of the scrunchy is adapted for mass production with minimum processing steps, wherein no sewing process is required to manufacture the scrunchy, that can largely save the production time and the production cost.

Abstract: A cap useful for protecting against either rainwater or shower water is at least partially of transparent material that can hang down over the front of the face, the cap body portion including air vents over which flaps to keep out water are disposed. The cap further includes an integral hair pouch into which long hair, such as a pony tail, may be placed to protect that hair likewise from water. The pouch with contained hair can be allowed to hang down the back, or alternatively a hair pouch in the form of an arc within the cap interior may be used to contain the long hair or pony tail within an arc surrounding the upper neck, and leaving the lower neck and shoulders uncovered. Either of such embodiments is easily pressed into a flattened form and placed into an envelope of appropriate size so as to permit convenient storage using a minimum of shelf space.

Abstract: An apparatus for helping with application of make-up includes a handle having a pair of spaced apart arms, which are connectable with an applicator mask. The applicator mask has an elongated end which is positioned along an individual's eyelid to help with the application of make-up.

Abstract: A hood and related method for treatment of hair and protection of the face. The hood includes a first end with a protective collar that is sealed by an elastic band around the hairline of the person receiving hair treatment. A flexible bag is attached to the protective collar and contains the person's hair therein. The second end of the bag includes an opening through which the hair treatment specialist can treat the hair with fluids, the bottom of the bag preventing contact of the fluids with the person's neck, shoulders, or back. The opening at the second end permits easy access to the hair during treatment. The second opening of the bag can be closed with a drawstring to permit the treatment fluids to remain in contact with the person's hair.

Abstract: A cap is provided for preventing water from coming in contact with a face of a user. Included is an elastic closed loop band and a dish portion. The dish portion includes a resilient sheet with a bottom edge integrally coupled to the closed loop band and extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom with an arcuate vertical cross-section. A peripheral member is integrally coupled to an upper peripheral edge of the sheet of the dish portion. Also included is a water channel having a substantially planar plate with an inboard end coupled to the upper peripheral edge of the sheet of the dish portion and extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom.

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 hair wrap confines the hair of the wearer while the wearer is engaged in activities where the wearer desires to keep her/his hair confined and not falling over her/his face or otherwise interfering with such activities. Preferably, the hair wrap is annular with upper and lower annular edges, having elastic therein, defining upper and lower expandable openings which permit the hair wrap to be placed over the head and down around the neck of the wearer. A pliable material, intermediate the upper and lower annular edges of the hair wrap provides a pocket at the rear of the hair wrap for receiving the hair of the wearer. In use, the hair wrap is passed over the head and down around the neck of the wearer with the hair of the wearer extending over the rear portion of the hair wrap. The front of the hair wrap is then raised above the forehead and the hair extending over the rear of the hair wrap is inserted into the rear pocket of the hair wrap to confine the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear protective device that protects the human ear from being burned by curling irons or hot rollers during the heat treatment of hair. The ear protective device is especially constructed to cover the human ear. The device comprises an outer heat resistant material, an inner soft material connected to the outer material, said outer and inner materials defining a cavity for receiving the human ear, wherein the outer and inner materials or covers have an elastic member attached around the perimeter of said outer and inner materials which define an opening to said cavity.

Abstract: Apparatus for attaching a hairpiece to an ear and head of a wearer uses an engaging device that grips and clips a portion of the ear of the wearer. The apparatus attaches the hairpiece without having to pierce the scalp of the wearer or use adhesive when the apparatus is worn. The apparatus also has a securing part which secures the ear engaging device to the hairpiece.

Abstract: A hair pouch for being worn over wet hair. The pouch has an opening end with a resilient band and a baggy pouch consisting solely of a terry cloth type material. When worn, the weight of baggy portion causes the pouch to hang downward while resting against the wearer's hair causing the hair to flatten out. Wearing this hair pouch eliminates dripping after showers and helps to keep hair dry while working or playing in hot and humid conditions. Furthermore, the pouch allows the wearer to apply makeup without having the wet hair drip. The hair pouch can be worn by person's with long hair, short hair and by chemotherapy patients. The pouch can also be used as a steering wheel cover to protect the steering wheel from the effects of the sun while a vehicle is parked keeping the steering wheel cool so as not to burn a driver's hands.

Abstract: A hair cover for hair dying treatment comprises a net-like knitted fabric consisting of a plurality of bands made of an elastic bulky warp. The warp is bent into loops at both sides of the band and crossed reciprocally from left to right so as to longitudinally extend. A plurality of bands are arranged side-by-side and are connected to each other with a thin rubber warp at adjacent bent portions. The bulky warp is preferably a two-ply yarn of polyester filament yarn so that the knitted fabric is soft and elastic. According to one embodiment, forward and rearward ends of the knitted fabric are connected with each other in a tubular shape to form a turban. In another embodiment, the tubular shaped fabric is closed at one end to form a cap.

Abstract: An elongated, somewhat flexible frame member generally bowed along its length is comprised of a forehead covering member having a pair of first and second orifices receivable of a pair of elastic bands for being removably secured on said frame member, and a first and second ear erection member having a sleeve along a longitudinal edge for being removably attached to the frame member. The ear erection members being of sufficient length to extend behind the neck of a wearer.

Abstract: A cover to protect the clothing from cosmetic dirt is disclosed. In order to realize the protection, the cover comprises an upper part that covers the head, a lower part that covers around the neck, an elastic part in between, and a loopy strap on the top. As the cover is placed between the head and the neckline of clothing, the clothing does not touch the cosmetics on the face, when being dressed or undressed. As a result, the clothing is completely protected from cosmetic dirt, while the cover can be quickly and easily put on and off.Additionally, a pair of releasable fasteners attached to a loopy strap on the top, or a loopy strap and the main body of cover make the cover in a compact manner for easy carrying.

Abstract: A hair stylist face shield for shielding the face are of a client receiving hair styling services. The hair stylist face shield includes a face screening member, a rigid, elongated handle, an air filter element and two stacks of transparent, peel-off, eye opening cover members. The molded plastic face shield member is molded to form a face receiving cavity contoured to receive therein the chin, nose, eye, forehead and cheek areas of a user and includes a mouth/nose area opening and two eye openings. The handle is rigidly connected to the inner surface wall of the chin area of the face member and extending downwardly away from the chin covering area of the face screening member. The air filter element is adhesively secured to the interior of the face screening member and covers the mouth/nose area opening such that all air drawn through the mouth/nose area opening must be drawn through the air filter element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective visor for use during the treatment of hair comprising a bill attached to a headband, wherein the bill is composed of high density foam and the headband is composed of soft foam, the protective visor being adopted to attach to a person's head just below that person's hair line, thereby protecting that person from fluids running off of her hair or hot air blown in her face.

Abstract: A new heatable hair cap for providing heat to a wearer's head to aid in the styling of the wearer's hair. The inventive device includes a cap member having an interior layer and an exterior layer defining a cap member interior space between them. Provided within the cap member interior space is a heatable gel solution for providing heat to the head cavity.

Abstract: A hair wrap strip is provided for styling a person's hair having an elongated, porous band of absorbent multi-layered material of sufficient length to extend around the person's head at the hair line. The band is stretched and an adhesive tab carried at one end of the band is connected to the other end of the band. The band is applied after the hair has been shampooed and had a styling gel and/or setting lotion applied but before the hair is dried. The use of this apparatus facilitates a method for straightening hair by using the elongated, porous band. The use of the band results in minimum fly-away hair and with a maximum degree of straightening the hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a scented hair accessory preferably comprising a substantially tubular housing having a first and a second terminal end joined together to define an inner circumferential area. The tubular housing is substantially flexible and resiliently expandable about the inner circumferential area. A chamber is located within the tubular housing, into which a scenting material is located. At least a portion of the tubular housing is porous, thereby allowing the scent emanating from the scented material to escape therefrom. Optionally, a pocket is attached to the tubular housing, and the scenting material is located therewithin. The pocket is preferably sealably accessible, thereby allowing a user to remove and/or replace the scenting material therefrom. An elastic material is preferably located within the chamber to allow the tubular housing to be resiliently expandable about the inner circumferential area. Alternatively, the tubular housing can comprise an elastic material.

Abstract: A hair band made of two differently colored pieces, including a band body and a decorative strip releasably combined with the band body. Thus, various decorative, differently colored strips may be stored to be combined separately with the band body one by one, thereby changing a color and a design of the whole hair band.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative hair retainer for persons having mid-to long hair styles. It consists of an annular decorative fabric tube containing an elastic band in the interior thereof. Two combs are located on the exterior periphery of the annular fabric tube. The combs are positioned 180.degree. apart from each other. In use, the accessory is secured on top of the gathered hair or alternatively the hair is gathered into a bunch and inserted through the center opening of the annular fabric tube member. The combs are then used to further secure the hair retainer to the head by being inserted into the hair between the hair retainer and the scalp of the individual wearing the hair retainer.

Abstract: A strip shaped hair band having on its hair engaging surface a multiplicity of minute fibre retentive members with, in its preferred embodiment, a strip of decorative backing materials to create a pleasing external appearance, and a strip of ductile material intermediate these two strips to provide shape retentive and compressive capabilities.

Abstract: A new Ear Retracting System for manipulating the ears of a user away from the head during hair treatment procedures to prevent the ears from being injured. The inventive device includes a right strap, a left strap, a right clip secured to the right strap, a left clip secured to the left strap, a support pad secured to the left strap, and a length of Velcro secured to the right strap and the left strap opposite of the clips for securing the straps juxtaposed to the chin of the user. The right clip engages the helix portion of the user's right ear and the left clip engages the helix portion of the user's left ear. The clips pull downwardly upon the helix portion thereby pulling the ear away from the head allowing the user to apply chemical solutions, dyes, permanent solutions or a curling iron to the user's hair without irritations or burns occuring.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a face shield/fan for protecting a user's face against spray and against spillage occurring at the user's forehead, for dissipating odors and heat and for facilitating drying, the face shield/fan is provided with a mask. The mask is generally formed to receive a user's face and is provided with an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is generally formed to correspond to the user's forehead. The face shield/fan is further provided with a sealing member which is attachable to the upper portion of the mask. The sealing member is generally formed to conform to the contours of the user's forehead for sealing therewith, for directing spillage occurring at the user's forehead away from the user's face. The face shield/fan is further provided with a handle.

Abstract: An ear cover for protecting the external ear of a wearer. The cover includes a first flexible sheet having an outer layer formed of an absorbent material and an inner layer coextensive therewith formed of an impermeable material. A second flexible sheet is secured to the first flexible sheet adjacent the inner layer to serve as a liner for the cover. An elastic band is secured between the first and second flexible sheets for gathering the respective peripheries thereof around the ear of a wearer.

Abstract: A hair fastener intended to be used with retaining combs to retain hair in a style as desired by a wearer. The hair fastener includes a fabric tube, a pocket disposed at each end of the tube, and an elastic band running along each edge of the tube. The wearer may easily insert into and remove from each of the pockets a retaining comb. The pockets in combination with retaining combs and the elastic bands of the hair fastener permit the wearer to securely and attractively maintain the desired hair style without breaking or damaging the hair.

Abstract: A single piece protective ear covering device is provided. The device is designed to protect the ear from heat and hairdressing preparations while the hair of the user is being treated. The device has a pair of mutually opposed ear coverings having a drawstring threaded therethrough and through a central strap for adjusting the ear coverings to a secure, fluid tight position about the ear. The strap is secured to both ear coverings and extends under the users chin when the device is in use. The drawstring is threaded through the strap and extends therefrom allowing for adjustment of the ear coverings about the ears.

Abstract: A hair towel that can be first used as a cape during hair washing and treatment, and then fashioned into a bag about the head by pulling a drawstring. The towel can then be secured to the head by tying the drawstring.

Abstract: A hair band of flexible material includes a body, two hair retaining portions respectively attached to two ends of the body and being of a first curvature, and two extension plates respectively attached to the hair retaining portions and being of a second curvature. Each hair retaining portion includes an elongate receiving hole defined therein and extending along a longitudinal direction thereof. A slot is defined in a medial portion of each hair retaining portion, thereby defining an engaging section at a distal end of the hair retaining portion. Each engaging section has a passage defined therein which communicates an outside with the elongate receiving hole. Each extension plate has a width slightly smaller than that of the associated passage and also smaller than that of the associated elongate receiving hole and includes a plurality of spaced snapping protrusions formed on a side thereof, a distance between two adjacent snapping protrusions being slightly greater than a length of the engaging section.

Abstract: A flexible protective transparent cap to be placed on the head of a user when receiving hair treatment. Holes are provided in the cap's housing to allow for the operator's use, to place the cap on the user and to discharge excess liquids. The discharge outlet holes consists of two distinct sets of holes with one set having larger sized holes placed near the bottom of the cap when in use.

Abstract: A skin heat shielding system comprising an elastic headband member positionable about the head of a user; a forehead shielding member constructed from a heat resistance plastic having a first headband attachment portion and a forehead shielding portion extending outwardly from the headband attachment portion, the first headband attachment portion being detachably securable to a first headband section of the headband member with a first detachable fastening mechanism; a neck shielding member constructed from a heat resistance plastic having a second headband attachment portion and a neck shielding portion extending outwardly from the headband attachment portion at an angle of less than sixty degrees, the second headband attachment portion being detachably securable to a second section of the headband member with a second detachable fastening mechanism; and a pair of ear shield members each having a fabric outer shell that is impregnated with metallic particles and that forms an internal compartment that is acc

Abstract: An ear shield assembly comprises a headband fabricated of semi-rigid material and formed in a generally semi-circular configuration, the headband having two free ends; and two ear covers each formed in a hollow generally semi-spherical configuration, each ear covering having a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface, a free end of the headband being coupled through each ear cover, in an operative orientation a user placing the headband across his forehead, the user then positioning each ear cover over the auricle of an ear, the apparatus protecting a user's forehead and ears from hair dye during hair coloring.

Abstract: A hair spray screen includes a semi-circular spring headband, a flexible transparent protective sheet extending downwardly from the headband, and a separate semi-circular spring neckband. To use, the headband is clipped around a user's forehead, so that the protective sheet is draped over the user's face and neck. The neckband is clipped around the neck over the sheet to secure the lower portion of the sheet. When worn, the hair spray screen protects the user from hair spray and other airborne substances commonly used at home and in beauty salons. It is easy to don and remove. It frees both hands of the user when worn, and it does not disturb the user's hairdo. It is also collapsible for transportation.

Abstract: A protective head covering is disclosed. The covering includes two bands of material each extending from opposite sides of a central band. The central band includes a top rounded edge for being positioned beneath the hairline on the back of the head for substantially abuting against the back of the neck. The central band includes a flap portion that extends down the back of the neck as well. The central band and each of the side bands can be formed from fire retardant and fire resistant material such as polytatrafluoroethylene also referred to as Teflon and the like, or can be shirting with a lining of aramid material which is very heat resistant. The side bands can be connected together by nylon type hooks and loops such as Velcro and the like. Alternatively, the side bands can be fastened together by buttons, snaps and the like.

Abstract: A moisture retaining face mask designed to avoid drying and lowering of the temperature of the skin prevents the skin from becoming rough by synergistic effect obtained when the mask is used in combination with cosmetics. Basically, the mask has a mask body composed of an outer mask made of a material that is highly air permeable, hygroscopic and heat retentive. An inner mask is made of a material that is heat retentive and hygroscopic. The inner mask is in close contact with the reverse side of the outer mask and separately joined thereto through hooks or other appropriate members. The outer mask has a face covering portion which is sewn to form three dimensions in conformity with a user's facial configuration. The mask is provided with openings at respective positions corresponding to a user's eyes and mouth, and a belt-shaped neck covering portion which is integrally sewn to a lower edge of the face covering portion.

Abstract: A convenient hair wrap is provided which covers the rear portion of the head and allows for retention of the hair at that portion to retain a hair style or the like, and is easily positionable and securable on a wearer's head. Additionally, the hair wrap provides an aesthetically pleasing hair cover which may be worn out in public and still present a fashionable look.

Abstract: A headcover for a human head that has an isosceles triangular shaped first fabric material and with the base of a smaller isosceles shaped supple fabric sewn to the first fabric material such that the smaller triangle is sewn to and centered on the base of the first fabric material, darts sewn into edges of the first fabric material to cause said material to fold along lines extending from the darts to the peak of the smaller isosceles triangle as the peak of the first fabric material is folded to pass between a resilient ring on the first fabric material and the back of the head of a user of the headcover.

Abstract: A combined hairband and hair-retainer includes an elastic, absorbent headband having a hair retainer attached thereto. The hair retainer is an elongated member which is sufficiently flexible to be deformed by hand from one shape to another sufficiently rigid to retain any shape into which it is formed. Hair is retained by gathering hair into a pony-tail form and twisting the hair-retainer around the pony-tail to retain the hair in this form.

Abstract: A device for expediting the uniform cutting of a person's hair and catching the resultant hair clippings has a cap-like construction having an encircling headband and a forwardly directed brim. The headband has size-adjusting rear portions and straight line indicia which provide guidance to the operator during cutting. The brim has an upturned lip for retaining clippings.

Abstract: The hair-containing device is a device for managing the wet hair of a user and is comprised of a shaped fabric bag having a closed end and an open end and a front and a back, the bag being worn with the front of the open end in contact with the user's forehead and the back of the open end in contact with the nape of the user's neck, A slit in the front of the bag extending from the open end to a point intermediate between the open end and the closed end allows the opening in the bag to be increased for ease of use. The bag has a shape which results in the bag draping from the back of the user's head down along the user's neck and spine, The hair-containing device includes a fastening device for holding the open end of the shaded fabric bag in intimate contact with the user's head.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and improved kit for use in conjunction with a hair conditioning treatment. The kit includes a container having an opened top, a closed bottom, four sidewalls, an inner surface and an outer surface, and a cover hingedly attached to the open top. There are at least two receiving areas: a plastic cap receiving area defined upon the inner surface, and a cotton strip receiving area defined upon the inner surface. A plurality of plastic caps are included in the kit. Each of the plastic caps has a closed top and opened bottom, and a peripheral edge defining the opened bottom. Each of the caps is adapted to be worn upon the head of the user, furthermore each of the plastic caps is stacked one upon the other and positioned within the plastic cap receiving area of the container. A number of cotton strips are also included in the kit. Each cotton strip is of substantially similar dimensions and is adapted to encircle the scalp of a user.

Abstract: A single sheet of plastic material having a head opening notch at a front end, thus forming horns at the sides, the horns having free ends directed inwardly toward each. Detachable securing patches are applied ought he free ends of the horns. The side edges of the sheet, at the rear end, are folded over and stitched together, forming a tube. The horns are detachable applied to the head of the patron, forming a channel leading rearwardly to the tube.

Abstract: An apparel item is shown which includes a cap to be worn on a wearer's head. The cap interior has one or more specially designed fasteners for receiving mating fasteners of one or more hair accessory pieces, allowing the installation of such accessory pieces within the cap interior. The mating fasteners also include adjustment regions to vary the position and extent of exposure of the accessory hair pieces below the cap lower peripheral edge.

Abstract: A fitted hair towel (1) for drying hair naturally, thereby avoiding the damaging effects associated with typical electric heat drying apparatus. The fitted hair towel (1) is adapted to fit securely on the head so that it can be worn during any activity undertaken by the wearer without restricting the range of motion. An elasticized top edge (3) of the towel member (2) is wrapped from the back of the head at the hairline around the sides of the head to the forehead where inverted corners are secured by fasteners (8). The towel member (2) is wrapped around the hair to form a towel tube (19). The towel tube (19) is twisted and wrapped over the top and against the back of the wearer's head. A strap member (3) at the bottom edge (4) of the towel member (2) is pulled to draw together openings (14) located at the bottom edge (4), thereby gathering the bottom edge (4).

Abstract: A head garment comprising an exterior portion, a lining, and a stretch band. The garment is formed by folding a rectangular piece of material in half and sewing top and side edges of the folded material to leave an open bottom edge to create a lining. Next, except for a small portion which is left unattached an exterior circular piece of material are then sewn to the open bottom edge of the rectangular material. The folded rectangular and circular pieces of material are them pulled through the small opening left at the unattached portion and finally an elastic stretch band is sewn to the two pieces of material to form the finished garment.

Abstract: A shampoo cape has a generally rectangularly shaped web of pliable material and along the sides of the web are semi-rigid elongate side members. The device is held in position against the neck of a person whose hair is being shampooed by a detachable strap.

Abstract: A bouffant headpiece (10) includes a loose bouffant-type cap (12) having an elastic strand (16) attached to, and extending about, a lower edge (17) thereof for contracting the lower edge of the cap onto a wearer's head. The headpiece also includes a head-band strap (50) having two free ends (52, 54) attached to the lower edge of the cap but only at a front portion (18) thereof for being wrapped about the wearer's head, when the cap is on the wearer's head, and being fastened together behind wearer's head to stabilize the position of the lower edge of the front portion of the loose cap. An elongated, flexible, eyeglass retainer member (14) having a proximal end portion (30) attached to the front portion of the cap and a distal end portion (32) for extending below the cap is for passing about a bridge of eyeglasses, doubling back on itself, and fastening to itself.

Abstract: A removable cover for a hair band has a fabric tube with first and second ends, the fabric tube having a longitudinally elasticized seam between the first and second ends whereby the cover is removably mountable on the hair band by sliding the fabric tube over the hair band so as to place the seam along an inside surface of the hair band.

Abstract: A headband protects a woman from injury to the skin adjacent to the hairline during hair treatment. The headband is made of a flat, heat-insulating, moisture-absorbing material and its top edge is arcuate in the region covering the temples and forehead of the wearer, protruded in the region covering the ears, and substantially straight in the region covering the back of the neck, so that the headband follows the contour of the hairline when secured on the head of the wearer.