EP3142513B1 - Appareil de coiffure a vapeur avec moyens de confinement de la vapeur - Google Patents

Appareil de coiffure a vapeur avec moyens de confinement de la vapeur Download PDF

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EP3142513B1
EP3142513B1 EP15727697.3A EP15727697A EP3142513B1 EP 3142513 B1 EP3142513 B1 EP 3142513B1 EP 15727697 A EP15727697 A EP 15727697A EP 3142513 B1 EP3142513 B1 EP 3142513B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D19/00—Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
    • A45D19/16—Surface treatment of hair by steam, oil, or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2/00—Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/001—Hair straightening appliances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/02—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel
    • A45D1/04—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/06—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with two or more jaws
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/06—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with two or more jaws
    • A45D1/08—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with two or more jaws the jaws remaining parallel to each other during use, e.g. the jaws sliding parallel to each other
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/28—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for controlling or indicating the temperature
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2/00—Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/001—Hair straightening appliances
    • A45D2/002—Hair straightening appliances with combs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D2001/008—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with vapor generation, e.g. steam

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  • a steam styling apparatus which includes a portable steam treatment unit for steaming hair for shaping.
  • the portable processing unit of this styling device is generally configured to heat the hair for shaping.
  • Such a hairstyling appliance makes it possible, for example, depending on its configuration, to smooth, curl or emboss the hair.
  • Various hairdressing devices are known which make it possible to treat the hair with a view to straightening it, curling it or crimping it.
  • These hairdressing devices include a portable processing unit consisting in particular of two arms, or jaws, which each have a surface which may be flat or curved.
  • the two arms are articulated together to form a clamp configured to clamp the hair between the two surfaces arranged vis-à-vis, when the two arms are brought together.
  • These two arms also include a gripping zone allowing the opening and closing of the clamp as well as its manipulation during styling.
  • At least one of these two surfaces includes a heating device allowing the treatment by heating the hair when it is pinched.
  • the straightening of a lock of hair is done by pinching the lock between the two surfaces and moving the closed clamp along this lock, from the root to the tip.
  • the curling of a lock of hair is carried out by pinching the lock between the two surfaces and by at least partially wrapping this lock around the surfaces, the heat making it possible to fix the curl of hair.
  • the portable processing unit comprises steam projection means configured to project steam from a first of the two surfaces towards the second of the two surfaces.
  • the portable treatment unit comprises steam suction means arranged on said second surface to discharge the steam projected from said first surface after having passed through the lock of hair.
  • the steam projection means are configured to project the steam from the two surfaces arranged vis-à-vis during the pinching.
  • the optimized design of the vaporization means allows a steam flow rate of the order of 3 to 4 g / min, greater than the other styling appliance designs which offer a steam flow rate less than 2 g / min, which makes it possible to provide a homogeneous vapor over the entire width of the pinched lock of hair during the steam treatment and, allows the said lock of hair to be rapidly treated with steam when the unit is moved. wearable treatment along this strand of hair.
  • the object of the present invention is to implement a hairdressing appliance with a performance comparable to that of the hairdressing appliance described in the document FR2967017A1 by reducing its bulk, for example by reducing the width of the hairdressing appliance and / or for example the height.
  • the object of the present invention is to implement a hairdressing appliance with a performance comparable to that of the hairdressing appliance described in the document FR2967017A1 , however using a lower steam flow.
  • the object of the present invention is to implement a hairdressing appliance with a performance comparable to that of the hairdressing appliance described in the document FR2967017A1 by simplifying its design.
  • the object of the present invention is to implement a hairdressing appliance with a performance comparable to that of the hairdressing appliance described in the document FR2967017A1 by reducing its manufacturing cost.
  • the object of the present invention is to implement a hairdressing appliance with a performance comparable to that of the hairdressing appliance described in the document FR2967017A1 by reducing the volume of liquid used for vaporization.
  • the invention relates to a hairdressing appliance comprising a portable processing unit provided with two arms configured to form a clamp provided with two surfaces arranged opposite each other which simultaneously allow the clamping of a lock of hair.
  • the portable processing unit includes vapor diffusion means configured to diffuse vapor from a first of the two surfaces to the second of the two surfaces.
  • the hairdressing appliance comprises means for confining the vapor diffused between the two surfaces pressed against each other. These confinement means make it possible to preserve a quantity of steam in contact with the lock of hair with a homogeneous distribution, in a confinement space arranged between the two surfaces which pinch said lock, so as to promote the steam treatment.
  • This vapor remains in the containment space for a period of time before escaping under the action of the vapor flow. Confining the steam advantageously makes it possible to reduce the steam flow rate from the vaporization means of the portable treatment unit.
  • the steam is supplied and circulates by diffusion means or else projection means, the circulation being able in fact to take place without or with overpressure.
  • the means for confining the steam comprise a groove arranged in the second of the two surfaces, facing the diffusion means. The steam thus passes through the lock of hair and remains confined in said groove.
  • the groove opens onto at least one of the two longitudinal edges of the second surface so as to allow the escape of this vapor under the action of the flow. steam leaving the diffusion means, after having kept this vapor confined in said groove. The vapor in the confinement space is thus renewed. This makes it possible to maintain a vapor pressure in the containment space, this pressure being able to be substantially constant.
  • the groove has a width of between 2 and 6 mm, preferably 2.5 mm, and a depth of between 0.5 and 2 mm, preferably 1 mm. These dimensions allow optimization of the confinement space so as to maintain sufficient renewed vapor in contact over a width of lock of hair in order to treat it.
  • the groove has a length of between 20 and 220 mm, preferably 90 mm, with a view to optimizing the volume of the containment space for a reduced vapor flow rate of between 0.5 and 2 g / min , preferably between 0.9 and 1.2 g / min.
  • the first surface comprises a groove provided with a bottom, the steam diffusion means being arranged to diffuse the steam from said bottom, the steam containment means comprising the groove , in addition or even in substitution for the aforementioned groove arranged in the second of the two surfaces.
  • the hairdressing appliance which is the subject of the invention concomitantly comprises a groove and a groove as mentioned above, said groove is arranged opposite said groove.
  • the groove and the groove preferably have a substantially identical volume.
  • the first surface comprises two adjoining grooves each provided with a base, the diffusion means being arranged to diffuse the vapor from at least one of said two bases.
  • the groove is arranged vis-à-vis the two grooves.
  • At least one groove opens onto at least one of the two longitudinal edges of the first surface, which allows the steam to escape after having been diffused and maintained in the 'containment space.
  • the steam diffusion means comprise a plurality of diffusion orifices arranged along the length of the bottom of the at least one groove.
  • these vapor diffusion means comprise a diffusion slit arranged along the length of the bottom of the at least one groove.
  • a grid is arranged above the at least one groove on the first surface. This helps to distribute the steam better over the lock of hair.
  • the latter is provided with a single groove which has a curved shape.
  • the groove comprises a domed grid of complementary shape to said curved groove. This helps to better distribute the steam on the lock of hair while putting it in tension during the movement of the portable treatment unit which clamps said lock.
  • the hairdressing appliance which is the subject of the invention, comprises a groove and a groove which have a circular shape so as to form a cylinder, in the closed position of the clamp.
  • the styling apparatus comprises a perforated roller rotatably mounted within said cylinder. This allows the vapor to be distributed in the confinement space formed by said cylinder, the rotation of the roller avoiding pulling the lock of hair during the movement of the portable treatment unit along this lock.
  • the means for confining the steam are eccentric on the surfaces. It should be understood that the means of containment are not in the middle of the surfaces but rather upstream or downstream on the surfaces. More precisely, the confinement means may take the form of a confinement system eccentric on the treatment surface, for example a single assembly formed at least by the groove eccentric on the treatment surface or smoothing plate with respect to its plane. median crossing it orthogonally.
  • the two surfaces are each provided with a heating plate, said heating plates being arranged opposite each other and simultaneously allowing the pinching of a lock of hair.
  • the means for confining the steam are arranged between said two heating plates. This has the advantage of heating the vapor present in the containment space.
  • the steam confinement means are eccentric on the parts arranged downstream on the heating plates, which makes it possible to treat the lock of hair by steam before washing treating by heating, when moving the portable processing unit along said wick.
  • the median of the confinement means is located at a distance d1 from the downstream edge of the heating plates, the ratio of the distance d1 to the width l1 of the heating plates being between 0.1 and 0.4.
  • a comb is arranged downstream of one of the surfaces. This allows the lock of hair to be untangled and ventilated before it is steamed, thus promoting the passage of steam between the hair.
  • the latter comprises a vapor barrier which is configured to block the vapor escaping from the containment means, towards the proximal part of the clamp, said proximal part being configured for handling the portable processing unit. This protects the hand operating the portable processing unit against steam burns.
  • the steam diffusion means are configured to have a steam flow rate of between 0.5 g / min and 2 g / min, preferably between 0.9 g / min. min and 1.2 g / min. This allows the implementation of traditional or even innovative vaporization means on the portable treatment unit, having a limited size and a simplified design, compared to those described in the document. FR2967017A1 .
  • the hairdressing device 1 object of the invention is a hair straightener.
  • This comprises a portable processing unit 2.
  • This portable processing unit 2 is supplied electrically by means of an electrical connection cable 8.
  • the portable processing unit 2 comprises two arms 3, 4 - also called jaws - articulated between them by means of a pivot connection 21, which makes it possible to constitute a clamp.
  • the two arms 3, 4 each include a proximal part 3a, 4a. These two proximal parts 3a, 4a can simultaneously be gripped with one hand, which allows the handling of the portable processing unit 2 and the closing of the clamp when the two proximal parts 3a, 4a are gripped.
  • the two arms 3, 4 each comprise on their internal face and at their distal part 3b, 4b, a surface 5, 6 concomitantly allowing the pinching of the lock of hair.
  • the surfaces 5, 6 are flat, in the form of two heating plates 17, 18.
  • the heating plates 17, 18 arranged opposite come into contact with one another. other, which allows said pinching.
  • the portable processing unit 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1 may take up technical characteristics similar to those described in the patent application.
  • FR2967017A1 filed by the applicant as to the implementation of the heating means (not illustrated) of the heating plates 17, 18.
  • the heating means of the heating plates 17, 18 each comprise a heating device (not illustrated) consisting of a thermistor with a positive temperature coefficient, called PTC, and a device for measuring (not shown) the temperature of the heating device consisting of a thermistor with a negative temperature coefficient, called CTN.
  • PTC positive temperature coefficient
  • CTN negative temperature coefficient
  • heating means for the heating plates 17, 18 being known to skilled in the art, these will not be more detailed. Variants, known to those skilled in the art or even innovative, can also be envisaged for these heating means of the heating plates 17, 18, without departing from the scope of the invention. Furthermore, variant shapes are possible for the surfaces 5, 6. Curved surfaces can in particular be used, such as in particular on hairdressing devices allowing the hair to be curled, or even wavy surfaces, such as in particular on hair styling devices. hairstyle allowing the hair to be crimped. In addition, alternative embodiments of portable treatment unit 2 could be envisaged with only one of the two surfaces 5 or 6 which is heating, the other surface contributing only to the pinching of the lock of hair, for its shaping.
  • the portable treatment unit 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1 also comprises means for projecting or diffusing steam 7 from the first surface 5 to the second surface 6.
  • the first arm 3 comprises a groove 10 provided with a bottom 11 in which orifices 12 are arranged allowing the projection or diffusion of steam in the direction of the second arm 4, when the clamp is closed.
  • the first arm 3 also comprises at its distal part 3b, a vaporization chamber (not illustrated) which allows the creation of vapor and the projection or diffusion of this vapor through the orifices 12.
  • the portable processing unit 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1 may take up technical characteristics comparable to those described in the patent application FR 2 967 017 A1 filed by the applicant, as to the implementation of the vaporization chamber.
  • this vaporization chamber comprises in particular a heating device (not shown) consisting of a thermistor with a positive temperature coefficient, called PTC, and a device for measuring (not shown) the temperature of the heating device consisting of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor, known as CTN.
  • PTC positive temperature coefficient
  • CTN negative temperature coefficient thermistor
  • vapor projection or diffusion means are configured to project or diffuse the vapor with a flow rate of between 0 , 5 g / min and 2 g / min, preferably between 0.9 g / min and 1.2 g / min.
  • a flow rate of between 0 , 5 g / min and 2 g / min, preferably between 0.9 g / min and 1.2 g / min.
  • a flow rate between 0.5 g / min and 5 g / min, for example substantially equal to 4 g / min, remains possible for a hairdressing device that is less bulky than that described in the document FR2967017A1 which is capable of producing the same flow.
  • the portable processing unit 2 comprises in particular an electronic card (not shown) which is configured to manage the activation of the two heating plates 17, 18 and of the vaporization chamber.
  • This electronic card is arranged inside one of the two arms 3, 4, for example in the proximal part 3a of the first arm 3.
  • the portable processing unit 2 comprises a magnetic sensor 25, illustrated in figure 1 , of the flexible blade switch type, called ILS, which makes it possible to detect the closed position of the clamp according to which the two surfaces 5, 6 are brought together against each other and pinch a lock of hair.
  • the flexible reed switch could be replaced by a magneto-resistive sensor, called MRS.
  • the groove 10 is implemented in the downstream part 17a of the first heating plate 17 (or first surface 5 not necessarily heating surface), relative to the direction of movement of the portable processing unit 2 from the root to the tip of the hair, as shown by arrow 26 on the figure 2 .
  • This makes it possible to treat the lock of hair by steam before the treatment by heating (respectively, or by pinching which is not necessarily heated).
  • the groove 10 preferably opens at its two ends on the longitudinal edges 5a, 5b of the first surface 5.
  • the median 27 of the groove 10 is positioned at a distance d1 from the downstream side edge 29 of the first heating plate 17.
  • the ratio of this distance d1 to the width l1 of this heating plate 17 is preferably between 0.1 and 0.4.
  • the width of the plate is equal to 28.9 mm and the distance d1 is equal to 6.25 mm, corresponding to a ratio of 0.22.
  • a groove 9 is arranged in the downstream part 18a of the second heating plate 18, facing the groove 10.
  • the groove 9 and the groove 10 have a shape and a substantially identical volume.
  • the groove or the groove and groove assembly makes it possible to form the means for confining the diffused vapor.
  • the groove 9 opens at its two ends on the longitudinal edges 6a, 6b of the second surface 6.
  • the groove 9 and the groove 10 are dimensioned to constitute concomitantly a confinement space 28 for the steam which circulates from it. the orifices 12.
  • This confinement space 28 makes it possible to contain the steam around the lock of hair pinched between the two surfaces 5, 6, before allowing this steam to escape through the ends of the groove 9 and the groove 10, thanks to the renewal of the steam circulating through the orifices 12.
  • the confinement of the steam favors the treatment by steam of the lock of hair while using a flow rate of reduced steam, preferably between 0.9 g / min and 1.2 g / min, ensuring a more or less rapid movement of the portable treatment unit 2 along the lock of hair.
  • the implementation of the confinement space 28 between the two heating plates 17, 18 advantageously makes it possible to heat the vapor confined in said space.
  • the volume of the groove 10 is preferably between 200 mm 3 and 275 mm 3 , preferably 225 mm 3 .
  • the length of the groove 10 is preferably between 20 mm and 220 mm, preferably 90 mm.
  • the dimensions and the volume of the groove 9 are preferably similar, which makes it possible to obtain a volume of the confinement space 28 of between 400 mm 3 and 550 mm 3 , preferably 450 mm 3 .
  • the portable treatment unit 2 comprises a vapor barrier 20 which is arranged on the first arm 3, at the proximal longitudinal edge 5a of the first surface 5.
  • This vapor barrier 20 makes it possible to prevent the vapor which s 's'. escapes from the confinement space 28, to come into the gripping zone of the portable processing unit 2 constituted by the proximal parts 3a, 4a of the two arms 3, 4.
  • the figure 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of means for spraying or diffusing steam 7 on the first surface 5.
  • These means for spraying or diffusing steam 7 comprise two adjoining grooves 10, 10 'of similar design to that illustrated in figure 1 to 3 , arranged on the downstream part 17a of the first heating plate 17.
  • Each groove 10, 10 ' comprises orifices 12, 12' arranged in the bottom 11, 11 'of said groove 10, 10', through which is projected, diffused, transported steam.
  • the groove 9 arranged on the second heating plate 18 has a width corresponding to the total width of the two grooves 10, 10 '.
  • the steam flow rate is also between 0.5 g / min and 2 g / min, preferably between 0.9 g / min and 1.2 g / min.
  • the volume of the containment space is in this case constituted by the volumes of the groove 9 and the grooves 10, 10 '.
  • This volume is in a range of values double that of the volume of the containment space 28 of the embodiment of the figures 1 to 3 . It is in fact a matter of doubling the channel or the steam throat of the previous embodiments so that the steam follows a double channel and the lock of hair is treated twice by the steam.
  • the channels may be in circulation of fluid at one end of the surface or surfaces. In this configuration of circulating steam from the parallel channels through a fully U-shaped channel, an alternative is that the steam outlets are only present on one of the channels (not shown).
  • the vapor projection or diffusion means 7 are similar to those of figures 1 to 3 .
  • a grid 13 is arranged above the groove 10, which promotes a homogeneous distribution of the steam produced and displaced, in the confinement space 28 comparable to that illustrated in figures 1 to 3 .
  • Such a grid 13 can be implemented on each groove 10, 10 'of the embodiment illustrated in figure 5 .
  • the groove 10 comprises a curved shape.
  • the groove 9 comprises a domed grid 14 of a shape complementary to that of said curved groove 10. This domed grid makes it possible to distribute the steam homogeneously in the confinement space 28 and to pull on the lock of hair when moving the portable treatment unit 2.
  • the volume of the containment space 28 will be in a range of values similar to that of the embodiment of the figures 1 to 3 .
  • the groove 10 and the groove 9 are circular in shape and define a cylinder 15 when the gripper is closed, said cylinder 15 defining the confinement space 28.
  • a perforated roller 16 is arranged in rotation about an axis X to inside the cylinder 15. This perforated roller 16 can be motorized.
  • the volume of the cylinder 15 will be in a range of values similar to that of the volume of the containment space 28 of the embodiment of the figures 1 to 3 .
  • the figures 9, 10 , 11 and 12 illustrate each of the alternatives to the embodiment of the containment means of the figure 2 , but can be implemented in all the described modes, alone or in combination.
  • the common point of these modes is one or two part (s) referenced 30, 30a particular (s) inserted one or each in one or two spaces (also called gutters) in the heating plate or plates.
  • Such a part introduced into the plate at least partially defines the contour of the confinement means. This or these parts make it possible to introduce additional functionalities to the treatment by confined steam.
  • the figure 9 illustrates one embodiment of the spacing with one or two respective glass pieces inserted into a space provided larger than the space of the final groove of the heating plates.
  • the groove or grooves are formed in one or both pieces of glass.
  • the glass piece (s) can be illuminated by light emitting diode (s) (LED) to form light strips on either side of the containment groove.
  • the figure 10 illustrates an alternative in which the steam is supplied by two channels 31, 31a for supplying the steam from the vaporization chamber.
  • the particular part is inserted in the largest space provided on the processing surface of the plates. This part makes it possible to divert the steam arriving through the channel from the vaporization chamber.
  • the figure 11 illustrates an alternative in which the particular part or parts are made of aluminum and for example painted, for example sliding into the fitted space. Fixing can be done by dovetail. One can imagine modifying the size of the groove or grooves by replacing the particular part or parts.
  • the figure 12 illustrates an alternative in which the particular part or parts are made of silicone 30, 30a.
  • the silicone part 30, 30a can, when it is in place, protrude from the surface of the heating plate 17, thus creating a tension zone 32 or traction zone 32 of the hair next to it. of the throat, allowing better smoothing and more respectful of the lock of hair.
  • a comb 19 is arranged downstream of the first surface 5 on the first arm 3. This comb 19 makes it possible to disentangle and aerate the lock of hair before it passes between the two surfaces 5, 6.
  • a confinement space can be provided which is formed solely by the volume of a groove 9 on the second surface 6, or only by the volume of a groove 10 comprising the orifices 12 for vapor diffusion or projection, on the first surface 5.
  • said volume of groove 9 or groove 10 should be dimensioned, so as to constitute said vapor confinement.
  • an on-board ionizer can be added which will be intended to bring ions into the vapor confinement means in order to eliminate static electricity.

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