Hair fashion accessory

#1. Field of the Invention

#The present invention relates to hair accessories and more particularly pertains to a new hair fashion accessory for holding hair in place while at the same time enhancing the appearance of the wearer.

#2. Description of the Prior Art

#The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

#FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the hair fashion accessory according to the present invention.

#FIG. 1B is an end view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1A.

#With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 6 thereof, a new hair fashion accessory embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

#As best illustrated in FIGS. 1A-B, the hair fashion accessory 10 comprises an elongated member 12 made of a generally rigid material, such as plastic. The member 12 includes a first flat, bottom surface 13 and a second flat, top surface 14 generally parallel to the surface 13. Spring clip 15 is attached to the bottom surface 13 and is used to secure the member 12 to a person's hair. The clip 15 is typical of many clips which are found on hair fashion accessories, such as barrettes, and includes a first end 16 which is rigidly secured to the member, such as by a small rivet (not shown). The second end 17 of the clip 15 is either releasably connected to the bottom surface by appropriate means (not shown), as is common in a typical barrette, or is in spring loaded contact with the bottom surface. In either case, the hair is slid under the second end 17 so that the hair is disposed between the clip and the bottom surface 13, which secures the member to the person's hair.

#A fastening member 18 is also attached to the member 12 so that it is generally disposed above the top surface 14. The fastening member comprises a generally arcuate, plastic member having a first end 19 connected by a hinge 20 to the side of the member 12 so that the member 18 is able to pivot about the hinge 20. As illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B the hinge 20 is a live hinge made of plastic which is integrally molded with the members 12 and 18 so as to permit pivoting movement of the member 18 relative to the member 12. The member 18 also includes a second end 21 which is releasably secured to the member 12, such as by a push button release attachment mechanism. In use, the end 21 is released and the member 18 is pivoted such that a bow can be inserted between the member 18 and the surface 14. The member 18 is then pivoted to the closed position and the end 21 reattached so as to secure the bow in place.