Patent Application
20060225762
The background of this invention relates generally to Cosmetology Products and particularly to a faster and improved method for multi-dimensional hair coloring of human hair by a hair stylist or an ordinary person, and a device, which will facilitate said hair coloring.
Prior Art best demonstrated by U.S. Pat. No. 4,665,933 to Zinger shows a planar, ellipsoidal, annular tier, which has formed along its inner circumference a multiplicity of evenly spaced, comb like projectiles directed inward toward the center of the tier to hold it in place by a comb effect against the scalp. While Hair Color Tiers are similar they do not speed up the hair coloring process. To simply slip the Tiers on & off the head is not possible. Thus increasing the time required for this type of hair coloring process.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,880,019
Hair Coloring Implement
A thin planar platform having four rounded corners, two parallel edges, a beveled edge, and a fourth edge slanted in relationship to the beveled edge, the beveled edge being an operative edge placed adjacent to the scalp. A device created especially for coloring the roots of the hair, not intended for the multi-dimensional hair coloring process.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,673,438
Ear Shield Assembly
A headband formed configuration and shaped in a semi circular orentation with a semi rigid central section formed of absorbant sponge material, with a fabric cover, and with two ear covers fabricated of plastic. This implement is to be used to protect a clients skin when hair coloring, (especially the ears) not to be used as a hair coloring tool.
None of these previous inventions offer all the things the Cover up offers, such as:
Increased speed of the process
Complete visibility of the hair to be colored
Ease of handling
Stability while on the head
And, the limitless possibilities of creatively applying hair color.
The Cover-UP is a unique device consisting of a sturdy, flexible, thin, plastic covered wire encased in a rectangular shaped, 15½″×12″ piece of water proof material to be used for hair the hair coloring process called Multi Dimensional Hair Coloring. The Cover-Up can be used on short, medium, or long hair.
The Cover-UP easily slips on the head and stays in place completely protecting each layer of hair from the other while coloring. As many as 12 Cover-UP's may be used during the hair coloring process. The stylist will work from the bottom of the head upward applying a new Cover-UP every time a new parting of the hair is made around the circumference of the head.
The Cover-UP frees up both hands to do the necessary work.
The Cover-UP does not tangle in the hair and is easily slipped on and off, greatly speeding up this hair coloring process. In addition the Cover-UP offers the ability to visibly see exactly what the stylist is coloring, so that the stylist has complete control of the color results.
Also while using the Cover-Up, bleaching the hair and using regular hair color at the same time is possible if so desired. As for the actual application of the color, the stylist is limited only by the imagination.
Figure A: Shows the plastic covered wire, with tips, and shaped as a headband ready to be inserted into the fabric casing.
Figure C: Shows the 15½″×12″ fabric with a casing sewn along the top edge.
Figure D: Shows the finished Cover Up
The Cover-Up is a unique device for Multi Dimensional Hair Coloring. It is a sturdy, flexible, plastic covered wire, (resembling a headband) measuring 15½″ long× 1/16″ in diameter.and is to be inserted into a casing formed in a rectangular piece of waterproof material. The material measures 15½″ wide×6″ to 24″ long depending on the length of hair to be colored. Several Cover-Up's must be used during the hair coloring process to accomplish the Multi Dimensional Technique.
To use the Cover-Up the stylist will start just above the ears. The hair is parted from ear to ear. The upper hair is piled on top of the head and secured with clips. The lower hair is left hanging down the back & will be colored now if so desired.
The first cover-up is slipped on the head from the back and positioned in the middle of the initial part. Both hands are now free to work.
At this point the upper hair should be re-divide for ease in future partings (a center section and 2 side sections are advised)
Another parting around the circumference of the head is now made (about ½″ thick) and the lower portion of the hair is left to gently fall down onto the Cover-Up. The upper hair is once again secured on top of the head with clips. At this point the hair underneath the Cover-Up is completely protected and the new layer of hair on top of the Cover-Up is completely visible and ready to be colored in any way the stylist desires.
Color may now be applied with brushes or straight from a bottle with a small opening. Highlights or lowlights may be applied, as many colors as desired may be used. Even bleach, and regular hair color can be used at the same time alternating layers.
After this section of hair is colored another parting is made as before and another Cover-Up is slipped on, and the process is continued up the head until all the hair is colored. There is nothing on the market at this time that will easily slip on and off the head and also remain securely in place. That is what's so unique about the cover-up, and what greatly speeds up this formerly tedious time consuming hair-coloring process. The Cover-Up also allows complete visibility of the hair to be colored while freeing up both hands to perform the work allowing the stylist complete control of the results.
Directions for Making the Cover Up
The directions for making the Cover-Up will be based on hair of medium length.
A rectangular piece of waterproof material is cut 15- 1/2″ wide×12″ long. On the side of the material measuring 15-½″ a casing is formed by folding a ¼″ of the edge of the material over and stitching it with a sewing machine. The plastic covered wire shaped into the form of a headband is inserted into the casing. (It should be very tight) Plastic tips are then glued to the ends of the plastic covered wire to keep the wire from slipping out of the casing. The Cover-Up is completed.
Another method for making the Cover-Up is to utilize the zipper foot attachment on the sewing machine. A straight piece of plastic covered wire is placed close to the edge of the material measuring 15-½″. The material is then folded over the wire and stitched as close to the wire as possible enclosing the wire as the material is sewn. Tips are applied to the ends of the wire to keep it from slipping out of the casing. The wire is then bent to the desired shape and the Cover-Up is complete.
