Hair styling devices and methods
OwnerMelanie Moore, Michael Schurianinventors
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Abstract
A hair styling and holding device is provided which includes a pair of elongated tapered members joined together by an elastic element connected to two members at or near the top thereof. In one embodiment, a tubular sleeve at least partially encloses the elastic element. In an important implementation, detachable end caps are removably affixed to the tops of the tapered members. The end caps are joined together by the elastic element so that the end caps and the elastic element (and the sleeve, if present) can be removed as a unit from the tapered members. Different shapes and forms of the tapered members are provided, and different methods are provided for using the device in styling and holding hair styles such as a bun, French twist, and the like.
Claims45
A hair styling device comprising:
- first and second elongate members each including a first end portion of smaller diameter that an opposite end portion;
- an elastic element connected to the opposite end portion of said first and second members for joining said first and second members together;
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- a tubular sleeve at least partially enclosing said elastic element.
A hair styling device for holding the hair of a user in place, said device comprising an elongate member including a first end portion of smaller diameter than that of an opposite end portion, said elongate member having a center line and including a plurality of portions projecting outwardly different distances from the center line thereof on opposite sides of said centerline for enhancing holding of the hair of a user.
A hair styling device for holding the hair of a user in place, said device comprising an elongate member including a first end portion of smaller diameter than that of an opposite end portion, and a removable end cap detachably secured to said opposite end portion of said elongate member.
A method of styling and holding hair using a device comprising first and second elongate members joined together at locations therealong at least near one end thereof by an elongate connecting element, said method comprising:
- arranging hair on the back of the head so that a portion of the hair is gathered together into a gathered mass in the form of a roll or a bun;
- inserting the first elongate member into the gathered mass of hair so that an end portion thereof opposite said one end is disposed against the head;
- while keeping the first elongate member disposed against the head, pivoting said one end of said first elongate member in a direction away from an initial position assumed thereby when the first member is inserted into the gathered mass of hair;
- disposing the connecting element relative to the hair so as to secure at least a portion of the connecting element in place on the head;
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- inserting the second elongate member into the gathered mass of hair to hold the gathered mass of hair in place.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.