US20170325571A1

US20170325571A1 - Eyelash Application System and Method

Info

Publication number: US20170325571A1
Application number: US15/155,405
Authority: US
Inventors: Jenelle Paris
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-05-16
Filing date: 2016-05-16
Publication date: 2017-11-16

Abstract

A system and method for applying eyelash extensions to a user's eyelashes. The method for applying the eyelash extension comprise the steps of attaching an eye pad under the user's eye region and applying an eyelash extension designer adhesive applicator with designates a specific design for the eyelash extension technician to follow. Then once the eye pad and eyelash extension design adhesive applicator are applied, the eyelash extension technician is able to apply the eyelash extensions utilizing the eyelash extension designer adhesive applicator and selecting the appropriate lengths of eyelash extensions that properly correspond with the design.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to false eyelash application, more particularly, the invention relates to methods and devices used in the application of eyelash extensions to eyelashes.

Description of Related Art

Makeup and beauty products have been used to enhance the appearance of a face. Different makeups may be applied to boost facial features like the cheeks, lips, and eyes. Particularly, some individuals wish to improve the look of their eyelashes.
Users may often use mascara to thicken, colors, curl, and add fullness and length to their lashes. However, sometimes the use of mascara does not provide enough enhancement to the lash area.
As an alternative to mascara, a user may use eyelash extensions or false eyelashes to accentuate eyelashes and make eyelashes appear to be fuller, greater curl, different color, length, etc. False eyelashes are applied to the eyelid and may be applied using an adhesive. Some eyelashes may be applied with an adhesive back-side tape and others may be applied to the eyelid eyelash by eyelash.
Sometimes, eyelash extensions are applied to a user by securing the user's eyelashes against the user's face and attaching multiple layers of eyelash extensions to the user's eyelashes. Eye pads may be used to affix the user's eyelashes flat against the user's face.
Eyelash extension application tends to be done by an eyelash extension technician, who is educated in applying eyelash extensions and false eyelashes on clients. With time and practice, eyelash extension technicians may become skilled enough to perfect many styles and designs. Some designs or systems include cat eye, dramatic, full effect, glamour, scalloped, wave effect, etc. These designs vary in complexity and many designs are time consuming and take a great deal of practice to master. Thus, eyelash extension technicians must find the time to fully educate themselves on proper lengths of lashes to fully grapple requested designs. Further new designs are developed and technicians need to dedicate time to learn the latest trends.
Because the process is tricky, many technicians have developed tricks to aid them through mapping clients' eyelashes. One popular aid is for technicians to map out the designs they wish to use on their clients. Mapping may occur by visualization where the eyelash extension technician plans out how a design may look as a finished product. When a technician determines a client's design, she may wish to map out the design in her head to ensure that each eye is symmetrical and the design comes out the best possible way. Even with years of experience, mapping a client's eyelashes can still present challenges for technicians.
Currently, lash mapping may also be accomplished if the eyelash extension technician maps the design on the eye map that is used to affix the client's lashes to her face. Using this technique helps technicians remember which lengths they want to apply and what location on the clients eye.
An eye pad is placed underneath the client's eye to affix the eyelashes to the user's face. Then, the eyelash extension technician may attach multiple layers to the user's eyelashes.
Sometimes, in order to ensure the proper design is accomplished, technicians will map the eyelash design on the eye pad. With a marker or pen, a technician may write on the eye pad to indicate the desired eyelash lengths they wish to apply. Although this technique is helpful to stay on track, eyelash technicians must have an understanding of the lash extensions they wish to apply. Also, pens may rip, tear, or puncture the eye pad.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The instant invention, as illustrated herein, is clearly not anticipated, rendered obvious, or even present in any of the prior art mechanisms, either alone or in any combination thereof. Therefore, it is an object of the instant invention to provide a method for applying eyelash extensions to eyelashes by implementing an eyelash extension design adhesive applicator. Thus, the several embodiments of the instant method are illustrated herein.
In several embodiments, the method comprises acts of fastening a user's eyelashes against the user's face with an eye pad, then applying an eyelash extension design adhesive applicator for a desired design, and attaching eyelash extensions to the user's eyelashes in conjunction with the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator. In one aspect of the present method, provides a new eyelash extension process that allows eyelash extension technicians to apply eyelash extensions with more precision. In another aspect, the method provides a new eyelash extension process that allows eyelash extension technicians to apply eyelash extensions to clients more efficiently. In an additional aspect, the method provides a new eyelash extension process that allows eyelash extension technicians to apply eyelash extensions to clients more conveniently. In yet another aspect, the method provides a new eyelash extension process that allows eyelash extension technicians to apply eyelash extensions to clients inexpensively and does not require a technician to spend extension time and money on learning and perfecting new eyelash extension designs. In one embodiment, the method also provides eyelash extension technicians the opportunity to scheme their own designs in a non-costly, efficient, and convenient way.
Realizing one aspect of the method is a new eyelash extension process that utilizes an eyelash extension design adhesive applicator that allows eyelash extension technicians to apply eyelash extension to client's eyelashes in a more precise, more efficient, more convenient, and inexpensive way. Further, the method allows for eyelash extension technicians to create and implement new eyelash extension designs on their own.
These together with other objects of the methods, along with the various features of novelty, which characterize the method, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the overall process, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the system.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be practiced and all aspects and equivalents thereof are intended to be within the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of one embodiment of the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator;

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a collection of one embodiment of the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator;

FIG. 3 illustrates an eye pad affixed below a user's bottom eyelashes;

FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator applied to an eye pad;

FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment of the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator applied to an eye pad;

FIG. 6 depicts a flow chart of a process for applying eyelash extensions utilizing one embodiment of the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of presently-preferred embodiments of the process and does not represent the only forms in which the present process may be utilized and/or performed. The description sets forth the sequence of steps for utilizing the new method in connection with the illustrated embodiments. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention.
Referring now to the figures to better illustrate the present system, in FIG. 1, there is one embodiment of an eyelash extension design adhesive applicator 10. Herein, in this embodiment, the adhesive applicator is shaped 12 to fit on top of an eyelash extension eye pad. One the bottom side of the adhesive applicator is a non-limiting type of adhesive which may include, glue, or other substance to ensure that the adhesive applicator may be securely placed on top of the eye pad.
In one embodiment, there may be design adhesive applicator for the left eye 20 and the right eye 22. As seen, the eyelash extension design applicator designates a specific eyelash extension design 16. In this embodiment, the “Cat Eye” system or design is illustrated.
In other embodiments, designs or systems may include “Dramatic,” “Full Effect,” “Glamour,” “Kardashian,” “Natural,” “Open Eye,” “Scalloped,” “Wave Effect,” etc. In other embodiments, the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator may not designate a specific design, allowing the eyelash extension technician to create a new design. Each eyelash extension design adhesive applicator has a series of numbers 14 imprinted on them, which indicates the appropriate length of eyelash extensions that need to be applied in order to achieve the desired design.
FIG. 2 illustrates yet another embodiment of the eyelash extension design adhesive applicators wherein they may be sold as a pack of applicators 18, allowing the technicians to have multiple designs adhesive applicators at their disposal. In other embodiments, the packs may be sold to include a plethora of different designs or just one single design.

Method for Applying Eyelash Extensions Utilizing the Eyelash Extension Design Adhesive Applicator

The present process includes a method for applying eyelash extensions. Individual eyelash extensions may be applied to a user's eyelashes using an adhesive like glue. Eyelash extensions may be applied to both the user's upper eyelashes and lower eyelashes. Based upon the length of the eyelashes extensions, different designs may be created.
The method for applying eyelash extensions include a series of steps to attach multiple eyelash extensions to the user's eyelashes. Before eyelash extensions are applied, it is a wise safety precaution for eyelash extension technicians to clean their client's eyelashes and allow them to air dry.
As shown in FIG. 3, when the extension process is ready to begin, the eyelash extension technician applies an eye pad 26 below the user's eyes. A common eye pad that is used is a gel eye pad to prevent swelling around the eye area. When the eyelash extension technician applies the eye pad, they tend to affix the client's lower eyelashes 24 to the client's face, under the eye pad.
As show in FIG. 4, after the eye pad 26 has been applied to the user's face, the eyelash extension technician then applies the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator 28. As noted above, the bottom side of the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator has some type of adhesive substance in order to securely place it on top of the eye pad. Before beginning the eyelash extension process, the eyelash extension technician may consult with the client to choose a desired design that the client wishes to see as the completed project. Also, the eyelash extension technician may choose the style that works best with the client's features. In the current embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the “Cat Eye” design was chosen, and the appropriate “Cat Eye” eyelash extension design adhesive applicator 28 was affixed on top of the eye pad 26.
As shown in FIG. 5, with the client's eye closes, and the eyelashes 24 in a downward position, the eyelash extension technician may utilize the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator 28 to attach the appropriate eyelash extensions. Herein, the particular numbering 30 labeled on the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator designates the specific length of eyelash extensions that needs to be applied to the client's eyelashes in order to achieve the desired design in this embodiment, the “Cat Eye” design.
After both the eye pads and the eyelash extension design adhesive applicators are applied, the eyelash extension technician may then start to apply to eyelash extensions to the client's eyelashes. This process may be accomplished based on how the eyelash extension technician learned to apply the eyelashes. Unlike before, when the technician was required to visualize the design of the eyelash extensions and remember the appropriate lengths of eyelash extensions that needed to be applied to achieve a desired design, the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator properly maps out the lengths for the technician. This saves the technician time, energy, and money. It is also convenient and prevents mistakes like asymmetrical eyelashes that the technician may accidently cause without the adhesive applicator guiding them.
As shown in FIG. 6, the method is outlined utilizing the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator. As discussed above, at step 32, an eyelash extension technician applies an eye pad to underneath the user's eyes and affixes the bottom layer of eyelashes against the user's face. This ensures that the bottom set of eyelashes do not interfere or cause the technician any distractions. At step 34, the user or eyelash extension technician selects a desired design they wish to use from the series of eyelash extension design adhesive applicators. Each applicator may portray a different design. At step 36, the eyelash extension technician applies the desired eyelash extension design adhesive applicator on top of the eye pad. In step 38, the user's eyes are closed so that the top layer of eyelashes lay flat against the eyelash extension adhesive applicator. Finally, at step 40 the eyelash extension technician applies the eyelash extension according to the designated eyelash lengths indicated on the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator. By following the mapping technique indicated on the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator, the eyelash extension technician is able to achieve the desired design in an efficient, convenient, and inexpensive way.
While several embodiments of the instant methods have been illustrated by way of example, it is apparent that further embodiments could be developed within the spirit and scope of the instant invention. However, it is to be expressly understood that such modifications and adaptations are within the spirit and scope of the instant invention, as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A method for applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user, comprising the steps of:

attaching an eye pad in a position substantially below a user's eye;

applying an eyelash extension design adhesive applicator to the eye pad; and,

attaching at least one eyelash extension to at least one eyelash of the user.

2. The method of applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user of claim 1, further comprising the step of selecting an eyelash extension design, prior to attaching the eye pad below the user's eye.

3. The method of applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user of claim 2, further comprising the step of choosing the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator that corresponds with the selected eyelash extension design, prior to attaching the eye pad underneath the user's eye.

4. The method of applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user of claim 1, further comprising the step of utilizing a specialized eyelash extension design adhesive applicator to attach the at least one eyelash extension to at least one eyelash of the user.

5. The method of applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user of claim 1, further comprising the step of selecting a length of the eyelash extension according to the eyelash extension adhesive applicator.

6. The method of applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user of claim 5, further comprising the step of applying the length of the eyelash extension to the at least one eyelash of the user.

7. The method of applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user of claim 1, further comprising the step of attaching the eye pad underneath the user's eye and affixing the user's eyelashes against the user's face.

8. The method of applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user of claim 1, further comprising the step of

designing a personal eyelash extension design and imprinting the design on the eyelash extension adhesive design applicator.

9. A method for applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user, comprising the steps of:

cleaning the eyelashes of the subject;

allowing the eyelashes of the subject to air dry;

applying an eye pad mechanism directly below the eye of the subject;

applying an eyelash extension design adhesive applicator; and,

utilizing the eyelash extension design adhesive applicator to attach at least one eyelash extension.

10. The method for applying eyelash extensions to the eyelashes of a user of claim 9, wherein the at least one eyelash extension system is selected from the group consisting of “Dramatic,” “Full Effect,” “Glamour,” “Natural,” “Open Eye,” “Scalloped,” and “Wave Effect.”

11. A system for eyelash extensions attachment comprising:

at least one cleaning mechanism for cleaning eyelashes of the subject;

an eye pad mechanism;

an eyelash extension design adhesive applicator; and,

a set of eyelash extensions.

12. The system for eyelash extensions attachment of claim 11 wherein the set of eyelash extensions is selected from the group consisting of “Dramatic,” “Full Effect,” “Glamour,” “Natural,” “Open Eye,” “Scalloped,” and “Wave Effect.”