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US 9,167,878 B2Granted
System and method for dividing hair using water soluble dividers during the process of hair coloring or highlighting treatment
OwnerRuben Gonzalez, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is a new use for water soluble cellulosic paper, which is triangular, planar, foldable, biodegradable, and non-toxic to the user and environment. It has been found that water soluble paper is effective as a substitute for foil in the hair color-highlighting process. Numerous benefits have been found with this invention, among them: it is eco-friendly, more comfortable to the user than foil, leaves hair conditioned and shiny, and does not damage hair as foil tends to.
Claims5
A method of coloring for coloring hair comprising the steps of:
- a) positioning at least one sheet of foldable, biodegradable water soluble cellulosic paper in the absence of added implements, on a head of a person;
- b) placing small amounts of hair on the paper and applying a hair color treatment solution to the hair;
- c) securing the paper around the hair to form a pouch wherein the solution and hair are secured within the paper, and wherein further the paper is devoid of adhesive to secure the pouch;
- d) applying pressure to the pouch to ensure even coverage of the solution to the hair and adhere the hair to the paper;
- e) waiting a sufficient period of time to allow the solution to color the hair;
- and,
- f) rinsing the hair with water, simultaneously removing the solution and the paper from the head of the person.
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