Not applicable.
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to methods of applying eyelash extensions to natural eyelashes, and to an eyelash application kit for applying eyelashes to natural eyelashes.
Traditionally, when applying eyelash extensions to natural eyelashes, adhesive is applied to the lower surface of the eyelash extensions, and the lower surface of the eyelash extensions are then adhered to an upper surface of the natural eyelashes. Applying eyelash extensions to natural eyelashes requires tools (e.g., tweezers) to be simultaneously held in both hands of a cosmetologist. First tweezers in one hand of the cosmetologist are utilized to move adjacent eyelashes away from an eyelash on which an eyelash extension is to be applied, while second tweezers in the cosmetologist's other hand are utilized to apply the eyelash extension to the eyelash. In such traditional application techniques, a protective barrier is applied onto the skin of and/or the skin below the bottom eyelid of the person receiving the eyelash extensions, providing protection from impact with the tip of the first tweezers and from contact with adhesive on the eyelash extensions.
The present disclosure provides for a method for a cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions onto natural eyelashes of a person. The method may include visually identifying a target eyelash through a magnifying glass. The target eyelash may be a natural eyelash of the person having multiple rows of natural eyelashes. The method may include gripping an eyelash extension with an eyelash manipulation tool, and attaching a top surface of the eyelash extension onto a bottom surface of the target eyelash using the eyelash manipulation tool. The method may include repeating these steps to attach additional eyelash extensions to additional natural eyelashes of the person.
The present disclosure provides for a method for a cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions onto natural eyelashes of a person that includes visually identifying a target eyelash through a magnifying glass. The target eyelash may be a natural eyelash of the person having multiple rows of natural eyelashes. The method includes isolating the target eyelash from adjacent natural eyelashes of the person using an eyelash isolation tool. The method may be characterized in that a single finger of the cosmetologist is used to operate the eyelash isolation tool to isolate the target eyelash from the adjacent natural eyelashes. The method may include gripping an eyelash extension with an eyelash manipulation tool. The method may include applying an adhesive to a top surface of the eyelash extension, and removing adhesive, if any, from a bottom surface of the eyelash extension. The method may include adhering the top surface of the eyelash extension onto a bottom surface of the target eyelash using the eyelash manipulation tool. The target eyelash may be maintained in isolation from the adjacent natural eyelashes while adhering the top surface of the eyelash extension onto the bottom surface of the target eyelash. The method may include repeating these steps to adhere additional eyelash extensions to additional natural eyelashes of the person. The method may be characterized in that the method is performed without the cosmetologist simultaneously using two eyelash manipulation tools and without applying a protective barrier onto the skin of the person's lower eyelid or onto the skin below the person's lower eyelid.
The present disclosure provides for an eyelash application kit. The eyelash application kit may include an eyelash isolation tool, a magnifying tool, an eyelash straightener and curler, or combinations thereof. The eyelash isolation tool may include a ring and a prong mechanically coupled with and extending from the ring. The magnifying tool may include a head fitting (e.g., a band) and a magnifying glass mechanically coupled with the head fitting. The eyelash straightener and curler may include a first handle mechanically coupled with a second handle at a first end of the eyelash straightener and curler, a first tine extending from the first handle, and a second tine extending from the second handle. Each tine may include an internal surface. A clamping space may be formed at second end of the eyelash straightener and curler between the internal surfaces of the tines. The internal surfaces of the tines may be heated.
The present disclosure may be understood from the following detailed description when read with the accompanying figures. It is emphasized that, in accordance with the standard practice in the industry, various features may not be drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion.
A detailed description will now be provided. The following disclosure includes specific embodiments, versions and examples, but the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the disclosure when the information in this application is combined with available information and technology. In addition, the present disclosure may repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.
Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents. Further, unless otherwise specified, all compounds described herein may be substituted or unsubstituted and the listing of compounds includes derivatives thereof.
Further, various ranges and/or numerical limitations may be expressly stated below. It should be recognized that unless stated otherwise, it is intended that endpoints are to be interchangeable. Where numerical ranges or limitations are expressly stated, such express ranges or limitations should be understood to include iterative ranges or limitations of like magnitude falling within the expressly stated ranges or limitations (e.g., from about 1 to about 10 includes, 2, 3, 4, etc.; greater than 0.10 includes 0.11, 0.12, 0.13, etc.).
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method for a cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions to a person. As used herein, a “cosmetologist” is any person applying eyelash extensions to themselves or to another person. In some embodiments, the cosmetologist is a different person than the person having the eyelash extensions applied. In other embodiments, the cosmetologist is the same person as the person having the eyelash extensions applied.
As used herein, “eyelash extensions” include, but are not limited to, eyelashes that are attached to existing natural eyelashes of the person. Eyelash extensions may be made of natural or synthetic fibers. For example and without limitation, eyelash extensions may be made of silk, mink, synthetic mink, synthetic hair, or natural human hair.
The eyelash extensions that may be used in the method include, but are not limited to, single-lash eyelash extensions 10a (i.e., an eyelash extensions having a single lash extension) as shown in
With reference to
For example and without limitation, cosmetologist may visually identify target eyelash 12 through magnifying glass 20 utilizing magnifying tool 22. Magnifying glass 20 may be mechanically coupled with head fitting 24 (e.g., band). In some embodiments, head fitting 24 may be worn about the cosmetologist's head. In such embodiments, the cosmetologist may position head fitting 24 and magnifying glass 20 such that magnifying glass 20 is located in front of one or both eyes of the cosmetologist. In some embodiments, magnifying tool 22 includes light source 26 mechanically coupled with magnifying glass 20, head fitting 24, or combinations thereof. Light source 26 may be powered, for example with a battery. Some embodiments include directing light from light source 26 onto the natural eyelashes of person 14 while visually identifying target eyelash 12 through magnifying glass 20.
With reference to
Eyelash extension 10a may have top surface 28 and bottom surface 30. Top surface 28 may be generally concave, and bottom surface may be generally convex. Target eyelash 12 may have top surface 32 and bottom surface 34. Top surface 32 may be generally concave, and bottom surface 34 may be generally convex. After gripping eyelash extension 10a, the method may include attaching top surface 28 of eyelash extension 10a onto bottom surface 34 of target eyelash 12 using the eyelash manipulation tool, forming extended eyelash 13.
In certain embodiments, prior to attaching eyelash extension 10a to target eyelash 12, the method includes applying an adhesive to eyelash extension 10a. For example and without limitation, at least a portion of eyelash extension 10a may be dipped in adhesive. In such embodiments, attaching eyelash extension 10a to target eyelash 12 includes adhering top surface 28 of eyelash extension 10a to bottom surface 34 of target eyelash 12. Adhesive used to adhere top surface 28 of eyelash extension 10a to bottom surface 34 of target eyelash 12 may be any lash adhesive or lash glue known to those skilled in the art. For example and without limitation, adhesive used to adhere to top surface 28 of eyelash extension 10a to bottom surface 34 of target eyelash 12 may be a cyanoacrylate based adhesive, such as methyl-2 cyanoacrylate. In some embodiments, prior to adhering top surface 28 of eyelash extension 10a to bottom surface of target eyelash 12 and after applying the adhesive to eyelash extension 10a, the method includes removing adhesive, if any, from bottom surface 30 of eyelash extension 10a, such as by wiping adhesive off of bottom surface 30. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that removing adhesive from bottom surface 30 of eyelash extension 10a reduces contact between skin of lower eyelid of person 14 and the adhesive. In certain embodiments, the method includes cleaning the natural eyelashes of person 14 prior to applying eyelash extension 10a. In some embodiments, after cleaning the natural eyelashes and prior to applying eyelash extension 10a, the method includes allowing the natural eyelashes to dry, brushing the natural eyelashes, or combinations thereof.
With reference to
In certain embodiments, the method is characterized in that the method is performed without the cosmetologist simultaneously using two eyelash manipulation tools. For example, the method may be characterized in that the method is performed without the cosmetologist simultaneously using two eyelash manipulation tools that require at least two fingers to operate. In certain embodiments, the method is characterized in that the method is performed without the cosmetologist simultaneously using two tweezers (e.g., one set of tweezers in each hand). In such embodiments, the cosmetologist may, when applying eyelash extension 10a to target eyelash 12, grip an eyelash manipulation tool (e.g., tweezers) in a first hand without gripping any tool (e.g., eyelash manipulation tool, such as tweezers) in a second hand. In such embodiments, while cosmetologist may have eyelash isolation tool 36 engaged onto a finger of second hand, eyelash isolation tool 36 does not, in such embodiments, require any gripping by the second hand, as eyelash isolation tool 36 may be pressure fit onto the finger of the second hand.
In some embodiments, eyelash extension 10a may be attached to target eyelash 12 without isolating target eyelash 12 from adjacent natural eyelash 15 of person 14.
In certain embodiments, the method is characterized in that the method is performed without applying a protective barrier (e.g., a bandage, tape, or pad) onto the skin of the lower eyelid of person 14 or onto the skin below the lower eyelid of person 14. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that by not utilizing a second eyelash manipulation tool (e.g., tweezers) in the second hand of the cosmetologist to isolate adjacent eyelash 15 from target eyelash 12, the chance of impact of an eyelash manipulation tool onto the skin of the lower eyelid of person 14 or onto the skin below the lower eyelid of person 14 is reduced.
With reference to
In certain embodiments, a single type of eyelash extension 10a-10g is attached to each single natural eyelash in at least one row 16a, 16b, 16c, or 16d of the natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g.,
In certain embodiments, eyelash extensions 10a-10g are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in at least one row 16a, 16b, 16c, or 16d of the natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., row 16a in
In some embodiments, eyelash extensions 10a-10g are attached to natural eyelashes in adjacent rows 16a-16d in a staggered arrangement. For example and without limitation, if eyelash extension 10b is attached to a natural eyelash in first row 16a, then eyelash extension 10a may be attached to a natural eyelash in second row 16b below eyelash extension 10b (e.g.,
In some embodiments, at least one type of eyelash extension 10a-10g is attached to at least first row 16a and last row 16d of the natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g.,
In certain embodiments, the method includes varying the type of eyelash extensions 10a-10g attached within different rows 16a-16d of natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., rows 16a and 16d of
With reference to
One or more steps of the method may be repeated to apply (e.g., adhere) additional eyelash extensions 10a-10g to additional natural eyelashes of person 14.
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an eyelash application kit. With reference to
The disclosure having been generally described, the following examples show particular embodiments of the disclosure. It is understood that the example is given by way of illustration and is not intended to limit the specification or the claims. All compositions percentages given in the examples are by weight.
The method may be implemented to apply eyelash extensions to natural eyelashes in various configurations. The following examples 1-42 illustrate certain non-limiting examples of eyelash extension configurations.
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a of person 14 and to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a of person 14, to each natural eyelash in second row 16b of person 14, and to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each natural eyelash in all rows 16a-16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b of person 14, double eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in third row 16c of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a and double eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a and double eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a and double eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b of person 14, double eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in third row 16c of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in rows 16a-16c, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a-16c, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each natural eyelash in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a and last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in rows 16b and 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a, second row 16b, and last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a, second row 16b, third row 16c, and last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and 10e are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in rows 16b and 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and 10e are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a and 16b, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and 10e are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a and 16b, triple eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each natural eyelash in third row 16c of person 14 and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple eyelash extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each natural eyelash in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple eyelash extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in row 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and lashes cut from strip lashes 10g are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to natural eyelashes in rows 16b or 16c of person 14. For example and without limitation, the “lashes cut from strip lashes” may be one or more lashes cut (e.g., with a scissors) from a strip of existing lashes, such as a commercially available #99 strip. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and lashes cut from strip lashes 10g are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, triple-lash extensions 10d are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in second row 16b, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to natural eyelashes in row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and lashes cut from strip lashes 10g are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, triple-lash extensions 10d are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in second row 16b and third row 16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
Depending on the context, all references herein to the “disclosure” may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it may refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims. While the foregoing is directed to embodiments, versions and examples of the present disclosure, which are included to enable a person of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the disclosures when the information in this patent is combined with available information and technology, the disclosures are not limited to only these particular embodiments, versions and examples. Other and further embodiments, versions and examples of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof and the scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.