Device for applying an additive to hair

An electric hairstyler comprising:

• means (62) for controlling the style of hair;
• power supply means (42) for operating said means for controlling;
• a handle (24);
• and
• a device (1) for applying an additive to hair;
• said device comprising a longitudinally extending base part (2) for making contact with the hair during operation, said base part (2) comprising a distribution system (3) for additive;
• said distribution system (3) having an inlet (4)which is connected to an additive dispenser (5) and outlets (6) for applying the additive to the hair during operation;
• said distribution system (3) comprising a carrier element (10) covered by a covering element (11) during operation;
• and
• during operation the carrier element (10) and the covering element (11) being attached to each other, and being connected to the handle (24);
• characterized in that the carrier element (10) and the covering element (11) are detachable from the handle (24) only in attachment to each other.