FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to hair accessories and Do It Yourself (DIY) kits. More specifically, the present invention provides a hair extension system that enables users to easily make their own custom hair extensions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There is a wide variety of hair accessories that can be utilized to create multiple hair styles. Some of the most popular hair accessories today are hair extensions due to their versatility. For example, hair extensions can be used to simply extend the overall hair length of the user or to create more complex hair styles by adding volume to the hair, adding different color highlights to the hair, etc. There are many types of hair extensions currently available in the market, such as artificial hair extensions, hair extensions made from natural hair, etc. In addition, hair extensions can come with different features, such as hair fasteners or ornaments. However, there is often the need for the user or the hair stylist to make their own hair extension that meets their needs. There are some services available to users that offer custom hair extensions, but these services can be expensive for some. Further, there is instructional material publicly available that teaches users how to make and apply their own hair extensions. Unfortunately, the users must obtain all the materials themselves, and for inexperienced users the process can be complicated and even frustrating.
An objective of the present invention is to provide a hair extension system that enables users to create their own custom hair extensions easily and quickly. The present invention provides a system that facilitates the creation of custom hair extensions by providing all the tools and materials necessary to meet the users' needs. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a hair extension system that facilitates the making of a hair extension that is durable, easy to use, and comfortable to wear. The hair extensions made using the present invention do not easily shed and can be easily applied to the user's head using a variety of techniques. Additional features and benefits of the present invention are further discussed in the sections below.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a hair extension system that enables users to create custom hair extensions that can be utilized for different hair styles and techniques. The hair extension system facilitates the creation of different hair extension types such as sew-in hair extensions, tape-on hair extensions, halo hair extensions, clip-in hair extensions, ponytail clip-in hair extensions, beaded weft hair extensions, or beaded hair tress hair extensions. The hair extension system includes a multi-purpose hair weft designed with a thin, flexible, and durable construction that enables the hair weft to be used for different hair extension styles. Furthermore, the present invention provides different tools to form the desired hair extension style. These tools can be manipulated as necessary to build the desired hair extension style. These tools also include multiple fastening means, such as hair clips or hair combs, that facilitate the attachment of the hair extension to the head of the user. Thus, the user can easily and quickly make their own hair extensions in any style and then easily attach the custom hair extensions onto their heads or other users'. In addition, the user can attach the multi-purpose hair weft to the rest of the assembly by using traditional techniques such as adhesive or thread material to secure the multi-purpose hair weft to the custom hair extension.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view showing the fabric backing of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a bottom rear perspective view showing the fabric backing of the present invention, wherein the plurality of hair-attachment mechanism is shown as multiple hair combs.
FIG. 3 is bottom rear perspective view showing the fabric backing of the present invention, wherein the plurality of hair-attachment mechanism is shown as multiple hair clips.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the at least one hair weft of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the at least one hair weft of the present invention, wherein the coating of sealant is shown applied onto the hair-arranging band.
FIG. 6 is a top front perspective view showing the present invention, wherein sections of the fabric backing are shown detached.
FIG. 7 is a top rear perspective view showing the present invention, wherein sections of the fabric backing are shown detached.
FIG. 8 is a top front perspective view showing a strip of the fabric backing, wherein portions of the fabric backing are shown cut off.
FIG. 9 is a top rear perspective view showing the present invention, wherein the wire frame is shown connected to the fabric backing.
FIG. 10 is a top front perspective view showing the present invention, wherein a plurality of sealing strips is shown attached onto the plurality of adhesive strips.
FIG. 11 is a top front perspective view showing the present invention, wherein a sealing strip of the plurality of sealing strips is shown being removed from the fabric backing.
FIG. 12 is a top front perspective view showing the present invention, wherein the at least one hair weft is shown attached onto an adhesive strip of the plurality of adhesive strips.
FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing the present invention, wherein a plurality of hair wefts is shown attached onto the fabric backing.
FIG. 14 is an exploded top front perspective view showing the at least one hair weft, the hair loom, and the plurality of beads of the present invention.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a hair extension system that enables users to make their own custom hair extensions in any style or design. The hair extension system serves as a DIY kit that includes the tools and materials necessary for the user to make their own custom-made hair extension and facilitates the attachment of the custom hair extensions to the user's head. As can be seen in FIG. 1 through 3, the present invention may comprise a fabric backing 1, a plurality of adhesive strips 6, and at least one hair-attachment mechanism 7. The fabric backing 1 supports the structure of the hair extension and increases the comfort of wearing the hair extension made using the present invention. The plurality of adhesive strips 6 facilitates the making of custom hair extensions by enabling the attachment of hair wefts onto the fabric backing 1 in a simple manner. The at least one hair-attachment mechanism 7 secures the custom hair extension made using the present invention to the user's head.
The general configuration of the aforementioned components enables users to quickly and easily make their own custom hair extensions that can be comfortably and securely worn. As can be seen in FIGS. 1, 6, and 8, the fabric backing 1 is preferably a durable lace fabric preferably with an overall rectangular shape. However, other shapes and fabric materials can be utilized, as necessary. Further, the fabric backing 1 can be shaped to match the shape of the user's head. In other embodiments, the fabric backing 1 can be provided as a sheet of multiple fabric strips that can be removed from the sheet, as desired. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fabric backing 1 comprises a first backing face 2 and a second backing face 3 corresponding to the planar surfaces of the overall flat structure of the fabric backing 1. Each of the plurality of adhesive strips 6 is attached across the first backing face 2 so that multiple hair wefts can be easily attached onto the fabric backing 1. The plurality of adhesive strips 6 is also positioned parallel to each other so that the multiple hair wefts can be overlapped while being attached onto a corresponding strip from the plurality of adhesive strips 6. In addition, the plurality of adhesive strips 6 is distributed across the first backing face 2 so that the multiple hair wefts can be spread out across the fabric backing 1. Thus, the user can create the desired hair extension by adhering hair wefts to the fabric backing 1 without the need of fasteners or other tools. Furthermore, the at least one hair-attachment mechanism 7 is mounted onto the second backing face 3 to enable the attachment of the finalized hair extension onto the user's head.
Some embodiments of the present invention may further include at least one hair weft 10 so that the user does not have to obtain a hair weft from a third party. As can be seen in FIGS. 4, 5, and 11 through 13, the at least one hair weft 10 can be provided in different styles and designs so that the user can make a hair extension according to the user's specifications. In addition, multiple hair wefts of different styles and designs can be provided to help the user make a hair extension according to the user's desires. The at least one hair weft 10 comprises a plurality of hair strands 11, a hair-arranging band 14, and at least one fine threading 17. The plurality of hair strands 11 can come in different styles and designs so that the user can create a hair extension meeting the user's desires. In addition, each of the plurality of hair strands 11 comprises a fixed strand end 12 and a free strand end 13 corresponding to the opposing ends of each hair strand. The hair-arranging band 14 is preferably an ultra-thin, clear sheet of vinyl-like material. However, other materials can be utilized for the hair-arranging band 14 as necessary. Like the fabric backing 1, the hair-arranging band 14 also comprises a first band face 15 and a second band face 16 corresponding to the overall flat structure of the hair-arranging band 14. The fixed strand end 12 of each of the plurality of hair strands 11 is connected onto the first band face 15 to secure the corresponding hair strand to the hair-arranging band 14. In addition, the fixed strand end 12 for each of the plurality of hair strands 11 is stitched onto the hair-arranging band 14 by the at least one fine threading 17, which prevents the at least one hair weft 10 from shedding. Then, for the user to make their custom hair extension, the second band face 16 is adhered onto a specific strip from the plurality of adhesive strips 6, thus securing the at least one hair weft 10 onto the fabric backing 1.
In some embodiments, multiple hair wefts can be attached onto the fabric backing 1. As can be seen in FIG. 13, the at least one hair weft 10 may be a plurality of hair wefts 20 that can be selectively attached onto the fabric backing 1. The plurality of hair wefts 20 can be of the same style or design or multiple hair wefts of different styles and designs can be provided with the present invention. In addition, the user can adhere as many hair wefts as possible onto the fabric backing 1 in the desired arrangement according to the user's desired hair extension. To do so, the hair-arranging band 14 of each of the plurality of hair wefts 20 is positioned parallel to each other. Then, the hair-arranging band 14 of each of the plurality of hair wefts 20 is adhered onto a corresponding strip from the plurality of adhesive strips 6. Therefore, the user can construct a hair extension according to the user's needs by attaching the desired plurality of hair wefts 20 onto the fabric backing 1. In other embodiments, the user can further secure the hair wefts to the fabric backing 1 by using threading to sew the hair wefts to the fabric backing 1, a common technique often referred to as the sewn-in hair extension technique.
As previously discussed, the at least one hair weft 10 is designed to be durable and does not shed easily. As can be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5, the at least one fine threading 17 may comprise a first fine threading 18 and a second fine threading 19 to more securely fasten the plurality of hair strands 11 to the hair-arranging band 14. The first fine threading 18 and the second fine threading 19 are positioned along the hair-arranging band 14 so that the plurality of hair strands 11 is securely stitched across the hair-arranging band 14. The first fine threading 18 and the second fine threading 19 are also positioned parallel and offset from each other so that the stress on the fixed strand end 12 of each of the plurality of hair strands 11 is spread out and the plurality of hair strands 11 do not easily shed off the hair-arranging band 14. Furthermore, the present invention may further comprise a coating of sealant 21 that can be applied onto the hair-arranging band 14 to give greater structural strength to the hair-arranging band 14. The coating of sealant 21 further facilitates the trimming of the at least one hair weft 10 if the user desires by cutting portions of the hair-arranging band 14. The coating of sealant 21 is applied onto the fixed strand end 12 for each of the plurality of hair strands 11 and the at least one fine threading 17 so that each fixed strand end 12 and the fine threading is fully coated. In addition, the coating of sealant 21 is superimposed across the first band face 15 so that the whole hair-arranging band 14 is coated as well. Thus, the at least one hair weft 10 is durable but flexible enough to be manipulated to construct the desired hair extension. In some embodiments, the user can directly use attach the at least one hair weft 10 onto the user's head using different fasteners and techniques. For example, the present invention may further comprise at least one double-sided tape that can be trimmed to different lengths to match the length of the hair-arranging band 14. Then, the at least one double-sided tape is adhered onto the second band face 16 using the adhesive on one of the sides of the at least one double-sided tape. Thus, the user can directly tape the at least one hair weft 10 on the user's head, a technique often referred to as tape-on hair extensions. Alternatively, the user can utilize a needle and thread to sew the hair-arranging band 14 to the user's hair, a technique often referred to as sewn-in hair extensions. In other embodiments, the user can utilize other techniques to attach the at least one hair weft 10 directly onto the user's head.
To provide the user different means of creating hair extensions of different styles, the at least one hair-attachment mechanism 7 may comprise a hair loom 8 and a plurality of beads 9, as can be seen in FIG. 14. Both the hair loom 8 and the plurality of beads 9 enables the user to make custom hair extensions in styles different than the traditional ones. The hair loom 8 is attached onto the second backing face 3 so that the hair loom 8 is separated from the plurality of adhesive strips 6. The plurality of beads 9 is positioned offset from the fabric backing 1 to enable hair strands to be inserted through each of the plurality of beads 9. Also, the plurality of beads 9 is tethered to the hair loom 8 by the plurality of hair strands 11. The hair loom 8 and the plurality of beads 9 can be utilized together to create beaded hair tresses. The hair loom 8 is preferably wide hairless strips of polyurethane type of material perforated with multiple holes. The multiple holes are preferably multiple tiny holes around the perimeter of the strips as well as across the center of the strips. The user can first make the hair tress using the fabric backing 1 and the plurality of adhesive strips 6. Alternatively, the user can also utilize just the at least one hair weft 10 with the at least one double-sided tape 30 to create the hair tress. Then, after completion of the hair tress, the user can apply the hair tress by pulling the user's hair through the plurality of holes and crisscrossing the user's hair through the plurality of beads 9 with the hair strands of the at least one hair weft 10. Thus, the plurality of beads 9 along with the hair tress are secured to the user's head. In other embodiments, the hair loom. 8 and the plurality of beads 9 can be utilized to create and use different styles of hair extensions.
As can be seen in FIG. 7, the plurality of adhesive strips 6 can each be provided with a covering to prevent the adhesive from wearing off before use. As can be seen in FIGS. 10 and 11, the present invention may further comprise a plurality of sealing strips 22. The plurality of adhesive strips 6 is preferably multiple protective strips of non-stick material that can be easily removed from the plurality of adhesive strips 6 without removing the adhesive. Further, each of the plurality of sealing strips 22 is removably attached along a corresponding adhesive strip from the plurality of adhesive strips 6. In other embodiments, different protective material can be utilized to cover the plurality of adhesive strips 6.
As previously discussed, the present invention provides different means of facilitating the attachment of the custom hair extension to the user's head. In some embodiments, the at least one hair-attachment mechanism 7 may be a plurality of hair-attachment mechanisms 23 that secure the custom hair extension made using the present invention to more areas around the user's head. As can be seen in FIGS. 2, 3 and 7, the plurality of hair-attachment mechanisms 23 is distributed across the second backing face 3 to ensure all the fabric backing 1 is secure to the user's head. Further, the fabric backing 1 may further comprise a first lengthwise edge 4 and a second lengthwise edge 5 which preferably correspond to the longer edges of the fabric backing 1. The plurality of hair-attachment mechanisms 23 may also comprise a plurality of first mechanisms 24 and a plurality of second mechanisms 25 which can be multiple mechanisms of the same kind or different ones. The plurality of first mechanisms 24 is evenly distributed along the first lengthwise edge 4, while the plurality of second mechanisms 25 is evenly distributed along the second lengthwise edge 5. This ensures the fabric backing 1 is fixed onto the user's head by preventing the fabric backing 1 from getting loose as the user performs everyday activities. In other embodiments, additional hair-attachment mechanisms can be distributed about the center of the second backing face 3.
Multiple types of hair-attachment mechanisms can be used with the present invention to accommodate different hair extension styles, as can be seen in FIGS. 2, 3, and 7. In a first embodiment, each of the plurality of hair-attachment mechanisms 23 is a hair clip 26 which securely attaches the custom hair extension onto the user's hair and fixes the custom hair extension in place. The hair clip 26 can be used to create clip-in hair extensions that can be easily attached onto the user's head. Each hair clip 26 is preferably a bendable clip that locks the custom hair extension in place. However, other types of hair clips can be utilized. In a second embodiment, each of the plurality of hair-attachment mechanisms 23 is a hair comb 27 which securely attaches the custom hair extension onto the user's hair. Each hair comb 27 facilitates the attachment of the custom hair extension onto the user's hair but can be less secure than the hair clip 26. In a third embodiment, each of the plurality of hair-attachment mechanisms 23 is a bead 28 through which hair strands can be inserted through. Each bead 28 can be utilized to make beaded hair weft extensions. Each bead 28 is preferably a hair extension microbead, and the bead 28 can also be the same as the plurality of beads 9. The bead 28 and the plurality of beads 9 can be attached onto the second backing face 3 in a uniform line. Then, the user can proceed to attach the custom hair extension onto the user's hair by the bead 28 using traditional beaded weft techniques. In other embodiments, other types of hair-attachment mechanisms can be utilized with the present invention.
In some embodiments, the present invention may utilize additional tools to secure and easily attach the hair extension onto the user's hair. As can be seen in FIG. 9, the present invention may further comprise a wire frame 29 that can be utilized as a halo to support the custom hair extension made using the present invention. The fabric backing 1 is positioned across the wire frame 29 so that the load from the fabric backing 1 rest on the wire frame 29. Further, the wire frame 29 is peripherally connected to the fabric backing 1 to secure the fabric backing 1 to the wire frame 29. For example, the wire frame 29 can be utilized to form a halo-like structure to be used to construct a hairless halo-like tress that fits on the back of the user's head. Together with the at least one hair-attachment mechanism 7, the wire frame 29 creates a full, secure, circular support band for installation. In other embodiments, the wire frame 29 can be modified to serve as different support structures.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Patent Application
20220408866
