US20190254372A1

US20190254372A1 - Hair Extension Assemblies and Methods

Info

Publication number: US20190254372A1
Application number: US16/283,227
Authority: US
Inventors: Whitney C. Rigby; Daniel K. Rigby
Original assignee: Rigby Creations LLC
Current assignee: Rigby Creations LLC
Priority date: 2018-02-22
Filing date: 2019-02-22
Publication date: 2019-08-22

Abstract

Disclosed herein are assemblies and methods for extending and/or thickening hair. A weft of hair or hair-like strands are coupled together at a first end at an elongate connection strip. The connection strip is made from a solid material and has an elongate shape. A length of the elongate shape of the connection strip is substantially greater than a width and a thickness of the connection strip. The length of the connection strip defines a width of the weft of hair. A set of magnets is coupled to the connection strip. A second connection strip is coupled to a second set of magnets. The second connection strip corresponds to the first connection strip and the second set of magnets are positioned to magnetically couple to the first set of magnets to engage, grip, pinch, squeeze, hold, or otherwise secure a portion of naturally growing hair of a user to secure the assembly to the hair of the user.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to extensions or wefts of hair that may be coupled to natural hair on a human being.

BACKGROUND

Cosmetically lengthening and/or thickening the hair on a human head can often be desirable. Currently, wefts of hair may be attached to the natural hair on a human to give the impression that the natural hair on the human is lengthened and/or thickened. In order to achieve the illusion of natural lengthening and/or thickening, the points of attachment of the wefts of hair may be concealed or at least partially obscured by the natural hair on the human. Presently, wefts of hair may be attached to naturally growing hair by sewing the wefts of hair together with the naturally growing hair of the user. In other applications, clips or combs of metal or plastic are configured to be disposed at one end of each weft of hair such that the wefts of hair may be attached to the naturally growing human hair by a clipping or tight combing action. Also, in some applications, wefts of hair may be attached to the naturally growing hair of the user via adhesive materials (i.e. tape, glue, or the like) near the scalp of the user.
In various applications, it may be desirable to maintain an illusion that the natural hair on a human is extended and/or thickened while the user is in motion (i.e. dancing, running, jumping, head-banging, and so forth). It may also be desirable that the user maintain the option of removing the wefts of hair from the naturally growing hair at any time. Further, it may also be desirable that the point of attachment of the wefts of hair to the naturally growing hair not cause significant discomfort. The use of adhesives or sewing to attach wefts of hair to naturally growing hair may cause pain to the user. Further, wefts that are attached to naturally growing hair via adhesives or sewing cannot be removed easily. If clips or combs are used to attach wefts of hair to naturally growing hair, the attachment points of the wefts of hair may not maintain a constant position on the naturally growing hair while the user is in motion. Many methods of attaching wefts of hair to naturally growing hair require a cosmetologist, aid, or device to attach the wefts effectively and comfortably.

SUMMARY

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide for attaching wefts of hair to naturally growing hair. The disclosed embodiments may allow for wefts of hair to attach to naturally growing hair with minimal discomfort (or without causing excessive discomfort) to the user while maintaining a secure connection to the naturally growing hair while the user is in motion. Further, the disclosed embodiments may be coupled to the naturally growing hair by a magnetic coupling that allows easy removal from the naturally growing hair while also being easy to conceal or at least partially obscure by the naturally growing hair of the user. Also, the disclosed embodiments allow for wefts of hair to be attached to naturally growing hair without the need of a cosmetologist, aid, or device.
Additional aspects and advantages will be apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a front view of an assembly for extending and/or thickening hair, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 1B is a side view of the assembly for extending and/or thickening hair of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the assembly for extending and/or thickening hair of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of a system for extending and/or thickening hair, comprising three assemblies for extending and/or thickening hair, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an assembly for extending and/or thickening hair, according to another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an assembly for extending and/or thickening hair, according to another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 is an assembly 100 for extending and/or thickening hair. FIG. 1A is a front view of the assembly 100, and FIG. 1B is a side view of the assembly 100. The assembly 100 of FIG. 1A may comprise two wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a that are configured to couple to each other at one end via magnetic attraction. The two wefts of hair 110 b, 112 b are also shown in the assembly 100 of FIG. 2B.
In various applications, it may be desirable to use wefts of hair to maintain an illusion that the natural hair on a human is extended and/or thickened. It may also be desirable to maintain the illusion even while the user is in motion. Further, it may be desirable to allow the user to remove the wefts of hair without causing significant discomfort and/or without the need of a cosmetologist, aid, or device. The assembly 100 of FIGS. 1A and 1B may achieve the illusion effectively while maintaining an ease of application and removability, as well as a secure and comfortable connection to the user while the user is in motion.
FIG. 1A is a front view of the assembly 100 where two wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a are shown. Each weft of hair 110 a, 112 a may have a proximal end 120 a, 122 a and a distal end 130 a, 132 a. Further, each weft of hair 110 a, 112 a may be substantially similar in size, shape, texture, and color. A weft of hair 110 a, 112 a may be a grouping of hair or hair-like strands (i.e. horse hair, synthetic hair, and/or some other material that can provide a likeness to human hair) that are coupled together at an attachment region 140 a, 142 a. According to FIG. 1A, the attachment regions 140 a, 142 a are at the proximal ends 120 a, 122 a of the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a.
In various embodiments, the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a may couple to each other at their respective attachment regions 140 a, 142 a via magnetic attraction. According to one embodiment, the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a are each coupled to a connection strip 160 a, 162 a at their proximal ends 120 a, 122 a. More specifically, the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a are each coupled to their respective connection strips 160 a, 162 a at their respective attachment regions 140 a, 142 a. The connection strip 160 a, 162 a may be a fabric, plastic, or other flexible or rigid solid. In some embodiments, the connection strips 160 a, 162 a may comprise magnetic material. Specifically, the connection strips 160 a, 162 a may be a solid material that is magnetized throughout. In other embodiments, the connection strips 160 a, 162 a may be a solid material that has portions that are magnetized that are distributed along the connection strips 160 a, 162 a. In another embodiment, the connection strips 160 a, 162 a may be a combination of materials, where magnetic materials are embedded or enclosed in another material to form the connection strips 160 a, 162 a. The wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a may be coupled to their respective connection strips 160 a, 162 a via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a may be sewn to their respective connection strips 160 a, 162 a. Further, the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a may be coupled to their respective connection strips 160 a, 162 a by interweaving strands of hair from the wefts 110 a, 112 a throughout the connection strips 160 a, 162 a. The wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a may be coupled to their respective connection strips 160 a, 162 a by tying or otherwise securing the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a to the connection strips 160 a, 162 a.
According to the embodiment of FIG. 1A, each connection strip 160 a, 162 a is coupled to a set of magnets 150 a, 152 a. In one embodiment, the magnets of the sets of magnets 150 a, 152 a may be nickel plated neodymium magnets that are magnetized throughout. The connection strips 160 a, 162 a may be attached to their respective sets of magnets 150 a, 152 a via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the connection strips 160 a, 162 a may be attached to their respective sets of magnets 150 a, 152 a by tying the connection strips 160 a, 162 a to the magnets. In other embodiments, the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a may be coupled directly to the sets of magnets 150 a, 152 a without a connection strip 160 a, 162 a. In some embodiments, the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a may be coupled directly to the sets of magnets 150 a, 152 a on a first side and to the connection strips 160 a, 162 a, on a second side. In other embodiments, the sets of magnets 150 a, 152 a may be coupled to connection strips, where the magnets are secured between two connection strips. In another embodiment, the sets of magnets are coupled to the connection strips 160 a, 162 a where the connection strips 160 a, 162 a are configured to wrap around the sets of magnets 150 a, 152 a. In another embodiment, the sets of magnets 150 a, 152 a are coupled to respective wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a on a first side and to respective connection strips 160 a, 162 a on a second side. The magnets of the first set of magnets 150 a of the first weft of hair 110 a may be distributed along the connection strip 160 a such that the magnets can be aligned with the magnets of the second set of magnets 152 a of the second weft of hair 112 a.
In various embodiments, the connection strips 160 a, 162 a may provide structure to the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a such that the hair or hair-like strands of the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a may dangle from the respective connection strips 160 a, 162 a with their proximal ends secured. The connection strips 160 a, 162 a may each be long, narrow, and thin. Specifically, the connection strips 160 a, 162 a may each have an elongate lateral length (extending from a first end of a respective weft of hair 110 a, 112 a to a second end of the same so as to provide structure for the weft of hair) that is greater than their respective longitudinal lengths. Further, the connection strips 160 a, 162 a may each have a thickness that is substantially less than their respective longitudinal lengths.
According to one application, a user may apply the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a by coupling one weft of hair 110 a to another weft of hair 112 a with a grouping of the naturally growing hair of the user placed in between the attachment regions 140 a, 142 a of the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a. Further, a user may adjust the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a to attach near the scalp. Also, a user may conceal the attachment regions 140 a, 142 a of the wefts of hair 110 a, 112 a by covering the attachment regions 140 a, 142 a with naturally growing hair.
FIG. 1B is a side view of the assembly 100 where two wefts of hair 110 b, 112 b are shown. Similar to FIG. 1A, each weft of hair 110 b, 112 b of FIG. 1B may have a proximal end 120 b, 122 b and a distal end 130 b, 132 b. Further, the wefts of hair 110 b, 112 b may each have attachment regions 140 b, 142 b at their proximal ends 120 b, 122 b.
According to one embodiment, the wefts of hair 110 b, 112 b are each coupled to a connection strip 160 b, 162 b at their respective attachment regions 140 b, 142 b. Further, each connection strip 160 b, 162 b may couple to a set of magnets 150 b, 152 b.
A user may apply the wefts of hair 110 b, 112 b by coupling one weft of hair 110 b to another weft of hair 112 b with a grouping of the naturally growing hair of the user placed in between the magnets of the sets of magnets 150 b, 152 b. A user may attach the wefts of hair 110 b, 112 b to the naturally growing hair near the scalp and conceal the attachment regions 140 b, 142 b by covering the attachment regions 140 b, 142 b with naturally growing hair.
FIG. 2 is a rear view of an assembly 200 for extending and/or thickening hair. The assembly 200 may comprise two wefts of hair 210, 212 that are configured to couple to each other at one end via magnetic attraction.
In various applications, it may be desirable to use wefts of hair to achieve an illusion that the natural hair on a human is extended and/or thickened. It may also be desirable to maintain the illusion even while the user is in motion. Further, it may be desirable to allow the user to remove the wefts of hair without causing significant discomfort and/or without the need of a cosmetologist, aid, or device. The assembly 200 of FIG. 2 may achieve the illusion effectively while maintaining an ease of application and removability, as well as a secure and comfortable connection to the user while the user is in motion.
Each weft of hair 210, 212 of the assembly 200 of FIG. 2 may have a proximal end 220, 222 and a distal end 230, 232. Both wefts of hair 210, 212 may be significantly similar in shape, size, texture, and color. According to various embodiments, a weft of hair 210, 212 may comprise a grouping of hair or hair-like strands that are coupled together at an attachment region 240, 242. According to FIG. 2, the attachment regions 240, 242 are at the proximal ends 220, 222 of the wefts of hair 210, 212.
In various embodiments, the wefts of hair 210, 212 may couple to each other at their respective attachment regions 240, 242 via magnetic attraction. According to one embodiment, the wefts of hair 210, 212 are each attached to a connection strip 260, 262 at their proximal ends 220, 222. Specifically, the wefts of hair 210, 212 are coupled to their respective connection strips 260, 262 at their attachment regions 240, 242. The connection strip 260, 262 may be a fabric, plastic, or other flexible or rigid solid. In some embodiments, the connection strip 260, 262 may comprise magnetic material. Specifically, the connection strips 260, 262 may be a solid material that is magnetized throughout. In other embodiments, the connection strips 260, 262 may be a solid material that has portions that are magnetized and are distributed along the connection strips 260, 262. In another embodiment, the connection strips 260, 262 may be a combination of materials, where magnetic materials are embedded or enclosed in another material to form the connection strips 260, 262. The wefts of hair 210, 212 may be coupled to their respective connection strips 260, 262 via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the wefts of hair 210, 212 may be sewn to their respective connection strips 260, 262. Further, the wefts of hair 210, 212 may be coupled to their respective connection strips 260, 262 by interweaving strands of hair from the wefts 210, 212 throughout the connection strips 260, 262. The wefts of hair 210, 212 may be coupled to their respective connection strips 260, 262 by tying or otherwise securing the wefts of hair 210, 212 to the connection strips 260, 262.
According to the embodiment of FIG. 2, each connection strip 260, 262 is attached to a set of magnets 250, 252. Each set of magnets 250, 252 may comprise a first magnet 250 a, 252 a, a second magnet 250 b, 252 b, and a third magnet 250 c, 252 c. In one embodiment, the magnets 250 a, 250 b, 250 c, 252 a, 252 b, 252 c may be nickel plated neodymium magnets that are magnetized throughout. The connection strips 260, 262 may be attached to their respective sets of magnets 250, 252 via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the connection strips 260, 262 may be attached to their respective sets of magnets 250, 252 by tying the connection strips 260, 262 to the magnets. In other embodiments, the wefts of hair 210, 212 may be coupled directly to the sets of magnets 250, 252 without a connection strip 260, 262. In some embodiments, the wefts of hair 210, 212 may be coupled directly to the sets of magnets 250, 252 on a first side and to the respective connection strips 260, 262 on a second side. In other embodiments, the sets of magnets 250, 252 may be coupled to connection strips, where the sets of magnets are each secured between two connection strips. In another embodiment, the sets of magnets 250, 252 are coupled to the connection strips 260, 262 where the connection strips 260, 262 are configured to wrap around the respective sets of magnets 250, 252. In another embodiment, the sets of magnets 250, 252 are coupled to respective wefts of hair 210, 212 on a first side and to respective connection strips 260, 262 on a second side. The magnets 250 a, 250 b, 250 c of the set of magnets 250 may be distributed along the connection strip 260 such that the magnets can be aligned with the magnets 252 a, 252 b, 252 c of the set of magnets 252.
In various embodiments, the connection strips 260, 262 may provide structure to the wefts of hair 210, 212 such that the hair or hair-like strands of the wefts of hair 210, 212 may dangle from the respective connection strips 260, 262 with their proximal ends secured. The connection strips 260, 262 may each be long, narrow, and thin. Specifically, the connection strips 260, 262 may each have an elongate lateral length (extending from a first end of a respective weft of hair 210, 212 to a second end of the same so as to provide structure for the weft of hair) that is greater than their respective longitudinal lengths. Further, the connection strips 260, 262 may each have a thickness that is substantially less than their respective longitudinal lengths.
A user may apply the wefts of hair 210, 212 to naturally growing hair by coupling one weft of hair 210 to another weft of hair 212 with a grouping of the naturally growing hair placed in between the sets of magnets 250, 252. A user may attach the wefts of hair 210, 212 to the naturally growing hair near the scalp and conceal the attachment regions 240, 242 b by covering the attachment regions 240, 242 with naturally growing hair.
The assembly 200 may be configured such that each magnet 250 a, 250 b, 250 c of the set of magnets 250 of one weft of hair 210 couples with one magnet 252 a, 252 b, 252 c of the set of magnets 252 of another weft of hair 212. For example, the first magnet 250 a of the set of magnets 250 of the first weft of hair 210 may couple with the first magnet 252 a of the set of magnets 252 of the second weft of hair 212. The second magnets 250 b, 252 b and third magnets 250 c, 252 c may be coupled accordingly.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of a group of assemblies 300 for extending and/or thickening hair. The group of assemblies 300 may comprise three assemblies 370 a, 370 b, 370 c. Further, each assembly 370 a, 370 b, 370 c may comprise two wefts of hair, where one weft of hair 310 a, 310 b, 310 c, from each assembly 370 a, 370 b, 370 c may be coupled to the other weft of hair 312 a, 312 b, 312 c of the respective assembly 370 a, 370 b, 370 c. According to various embodiments, wefts of hair 310 a, 310 b, 310 c from each assembly 370 a, 370 b, 370 c may be configured to couple to the other wefts of hair 312 a, 312 b, 312 c of the respective assembly 370 a, 370 b, 370 c at one end via magnetic attraction.
In various applications, it may be desirable to use wefts of hair to achieve an illusion that the natural hair on a human is extended and/or thickened. It may also be desirable to maintain the illusion even while the user is in motion. Further, it may be desirable to allow the user to remove the wefts of hair without causing significant discomfort and/or without the need of a cosmetologist, aid, or device. The group of assemblies 300 of FIG. 3 may achieve the illusion effectively while maintaining an ease of application and removability, as well as a secure and comfortable connection to the user while the user is in motion.
Each weft of hair 310, 312, of each assembly 370 a, 370 b, 370 c of FIG. 3 may have a proximal end 320, 322 and a distal end 330, 332. Further, each weft of hair 310, 312 may have a lateral distance 371 and a longitudinal distance 372, where the longitudinal distance 372 extends from the proximal end 320 to the distal end 322. The longitudinal distance 372 may be greater than the lateral distance 371. In one embodiment, the first assembly 370 a may comprise two wefts of hair 310 a, 312 a, where the lateral distance 371 ai of the first weft of hair 310 a is substantially similar to the lateral distance 371 aii of the second weft of hair 312 a. Further, the longitudinal distance 372 ai of the first weft of hair 310 a may be substantially similar to the longitudinal distance 372 aii of the second weft of hair 312 a. According to the embodiment, the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c may each comprise two wefts of hair 310 b, 312 b, 310 c, 312 c, where all wefts of hair 310 b, 312 b, 310 c, 312 c of the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c have substantially similar lateral distances 371 bi, 371 bii, 371 ci, 371 cii. Further, the longitudinal distances 372 bi, 372 bii, 372 ci, 372 cii of each weft of hair 310 b, 312 b, 310 c, 312 c may be substantially similar. Also, according to the embodiment, the lateral distances 371 b, 371 c of the wefts of hair 310 b, 312 b, 310 c, 312 c of the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c may be smaller than the lateral distances 371 a of the wefts of hair 310 a, 312 a of the first assembly 370 a. According to various embodiments, a weft of hair 310, 312 may comprise a grouping of hair or hair-like strands that are coupled together at an attachment region 340, 342. According to FIG. 3, the attachment regions 340, 342 are at the proximal ends 320, 322 of the wefts of hair 310, 312.
In various embodiments, one weft of hair 310 a, 310 b, 310 c from each assembly 370 a, 370 b, 370 c may couple to the other weft of hair 312 a, 312 b, 312 c from each respective assembly 370 a, 370 b, 370 c at their attachment regions 340, 342 via magnetic attraction. According to one embodiment, the wefts of hair 310, 312 are each attached to a connection strip 360, 362 at their proximal ends 320, 322. Specifically, the wefts of hair 310, 312 are coupled to their respective connection strips 360, 362 at their attachment regions 340, 342. The connection strip 360, 362 may be a fabric, plastic, or other flexible or rigid solid. In some embodiments, the connection strip 360, 362 may comprise magnetic material. Specifically, the connection strips 360, 362 may be a solid material that is magnetized throughout. In other embodiments, the connection strips 360, 362 may be a solid material that has portions that are magnetized and are distributed along the connection strips 360, 362. In another embodiment, the connection strips 360, 362 may be a combination of materials, where magnetic materials are embedded or enclosed in another material to form the connection strips 360, 362. The wefts of hair 310, 312 may be coupled to their respective connection strips 360, 362 via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the wefts of hair 310, 312 may be sewn to their respective connection strips 360, 362. Further, the wefts of hair 310, 312 may be coupled to their respective connection strips 360, 362 by interweaving strands of hair from the wefts 310, 312 throughout the connection strips 360, 362. Also, the wefts of hair 310, 312 may be coupled to their respective connection strips 360, 362 by tying or otherwise securing the wefts of hair 310, 312 to the connection strips 360, 362.
According to the embodiment in FIG. 3, each connection strip 360, 362 is attached to a set of magnets 350, 352. In one embodiment, the first assembly 370 a comprises wefts of hair 310 a, 312 a, where each weft of hair is coupled via a connection strip 360 a, 362 a to a respective set of magnets 350 a, 352 a. Further, each set of magnets 350 a, 352 a may comprise a first magnet 350 ai, 352 ai, a second magnet 350 aii, 352 aii, a third magnet 350 aiii, 352 aiii, and a fourth magnet 350 aiv, 352 aiv. According to the embodiment, the first magnet 350 ai of the first weft of hair 310 a of the first assembly 370 a may couple to the first magnet 352 ai of the second weft of hair 312 a of the first assembly 370 a. The second, third, and fourth magnets 350 aii, 352 aii, 350 aiii, 352 aiii, 350 aiv, 352 aiv may respectively couple accordingly. Also, according to the embodiment, the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c may each comprise two wefts of hair 310 b, 312 b, 310 c, 312 c, where each weft of hair 310 b, 312 b, 310 c, 312 c is coupled via a connection strip 360 b, 362 b, 360 c, 362 c to a respective set of magnets 350 b, 352 b, 350 c, 352 c. Further, each set of magnets 350 b, 352 b, 350 c, 352 c may comprise a first magnet 350 bi, 352 bi, 350 ci, 352 ci and a second magnet 350 bii, 352 bii, 350 cii, 352 cii. According to the embodiment, the first magnet 350 bi, 352 ci of the first weft of hair 310 b, 310 c of the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c may respectively couple with the first magnet 352 bi, 352 ci of the second weft of hair 310 b, 310 c of the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c. Similarly, the second magnets 350 bii, 350 cii of the first wefts of hair 310 b, 310 c of the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c may respectively couple to the second magnets 352 bii, 352 cii of the second wefts of hair 312 b, 312 c of the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c.
In one embodiment, the sets of magnets 350, 352 may comprise nickel plated neodymium magnets that are magnetized throughout. The connection strips 360, 362 may be attached to their respective sets of magnets 350, 352 via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the connection strips 360, 362 may be attached to their respective sets of magnets 350, 352 by tying the connection strips 360, 362 to the magnets. In other embodiments, the wefts of hair 310, 312 may be coupled directly to the sets of magnets 350, 352 without a connection strip 360, 362. In some embodiments, the wefts of hair 310, 312 may be coupled directly to the sets of magnets 350, 352 on a first side and to the respective connection strips 360, 362 on a second side. In other embodiments, the sets of magnets 350, 352 may be coupled to connection strips, where the sets of magnets are each secured between two connection strips. In another embodiment, the sets of magnets 350, 352 are coupled to the connection strips 360, 362 where the connection strips 360, 362 are configured to wrap around the respective sets of magnets 350, 352. In another embodiment, the sets of magnets 350, 352 are coupled to respective wefts of hair 310, 312 on a first side and to respective connection strips 360, 362 on a second side. The magnets of the set of magnets 350 may be distributed along the connection strip 360 such that the magnets of the set of magnets 350 can be aligned with the magnets of the set of magnets 352.
In various embodiments, the connection strips 360, 362 may provide structure to the wefts of hair 310, 312 such that the hair or hair-like strands of the wefts of hair 310, 312 may dangle from the respective connection strips 360, 362 with their proximal ends secured. The connection strips 360, 362 may each be long, narrow, and thin. Specifically, the connection strips 360, 362 may each have an elongate lateral length (extending from a first end of a respective weft of hair 310, 312 to a second end of the same so as to provide structure for the weft of hair) that is greater than their respective longitudinal lengths. Further, the connection strips 360, 362 may each have a thickness that is substantially less than their respective longitudinal lengths.
A user may apply the wefts of hair 310, 312 to naturally growing hair by coupling one weft of hair 310 to another weft of hair 312 of an assembly 370 with a grouping of the naturally growing hair placed in between the sets of magnets 350, 352. A user may attach the wefts of hair 310, 312 to the naturally growing hair near the scalp and conceal the attachment regions 340, 342 by covering the attachment regions 340, 342 with naturally growing hair. In one embodiment, the user may attach the first assembly 370 a of wefts of hair 310 a, 312 a near the rear of the head. Further, the user may attach the second and third assemblies 370 b, 370 c of wefts of hair 310 b, 310 c, 312 b, 312 c near the sides of the head. For example, the user may attach the second assembly 370 b of wefts of hair 310 b, 312 b near the left side of the head. Further, the user may attach the third assembly 370 c of wefts of hair 310 c, 312 c near the right side of the head.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an assembly 400 for extending and/or thickening hair. The assembly 400 may comprise a weft of hair 410 and a coupling strip 442. The coupling strip 442 may be configured to attach to one end of the weft of hair 410 via magnetic attraction.
In various applications, it may be desirable to use wefts of hair to achieve an illusion that the natural hair on a human is extended and/or thickened. It may also be desirable to maintain the illusion even while the user is in motion. Further, it may be desirable to allow the user to remove the wefts of hair without causing significant discomfort and/or without the need of a cosmetologist, aid, or device. The assembly 400 of FIG. 4 may achieve the illusion effectively while maintaining an ease of application and removability, as well as a secure and comfortable connection to the user while the user is in motion.
The weft of hair 410 may have a proximal end 420 and a distal end 430. According to various embodiments, a weft of hair 410 may comprise a grouping of hair or hair-like strands that are coupled together at an attachment region 440. According to FIG. 4, the attachment region 440 is at the proximal end 420 of the weft of hair 410. Further, the weft of hair 410 may be coupled to a connection strip 460 at the attachment region 440. The connection strip 460 may be a fabric, plastic, or other flexible or rigid solid. In some embodiments, the connection strip 460 may comprise magnetic material. Specifically, the connection strip 460 may be a solid material that is magnetized throughout. In other embodiments, the connection strip 460 may be a solid material that has portions that are magnetized and are distributed along the connection strip 460. In another embodiment, the connection strip 460 may be a combination of materials, where magnetic materials are embedded or enclosed in another material to form the connection strip 460. The weft of hair 410 may be coupled to the connection strip 460 via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the weft of hair 410 may be sewn to the connection strip 460. Further, the weft of hair 410 may be coupled to the connection strip 460 by interweaving strands of hair from the weft 410 throughout the connection strip 460. Also, the weft of hair 410 may be coupled to the connection strip 460 by tying or otherwise securing the weft of hair 410 to the connection strip 460.
The connection strip 460 may be coupled to a set of magnets 450 in a similar fashion. Specifically, the connection strip 460 may be attached to the set of magnets 450 via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the connection strip 460 may be attached to the set of magnets 450 by tying the connection strip 460 to the magnets. In other embodiments, the weft of hair 410 may be coupled directly to the set of magnets 450 without a connection strip 460. In some embodiments, the weft of hair 410 may be coupled directly to the set of magnets 450 on a first side and to the connection strip 460 on a second side. In other embodiments, the set of magnets 450 may be coupled to connection strips, where the sets of magnets are each secured between two connection strips. In another embodiment, the set of magnets 450 is coupled to the connection strip 460 where the connection strip 460 is configured to wrap around the set of magnets 450. In another embodiment, the set of magnets 450 is coupled to the weft of hair 410 on a first side and to the connection strip 460 on a second side.
The set of magnets may comprise a first magnet 450 a, a second magnet 450 b, and a third magnet 450 c. In various embodiments, the magnets may be nickel plated neodymium magnets that are magnetized throughout.
The coupling strip 442 may comprise a connection strip 462 and a set of magnets 452, where the connection strip 462 is coupled to the set of magnets 452. The set of magnets 452 may comprise a first magnet 452 a, a second magnet 452 b, and a third magnet 452 c. The coupling strip 442 may be or comprise parts that are substantially similar to the connection strip 462. Specifically, the magnets of the set of magnets 452 may be distributed along the connection strip 462 such that the magnets of the set of magnets 452 can be aligned with the magnets of the set of magnets 450.
In various embodiments, the connection strip 460 may provide structure to the weft of hair 410 such that the hair or hair-like strands of the weft of hair 410 may dangle from the connection strip 460 with their proximal ends secured. The connection strip 460 may be long, narrow, and thin. Specifically, the connection strip 460 may have an elongate lateral length (extending from a first end of the weft of hair 410 to a second end of the same so as to provide structure for the weft of hair) that is greater than the longitudinal length. Further, the connection strip 460 may have a thickness that is substantially less than the longitudinal length.
The coupling strip 462 may be coupled to the attachment region 440 of the weft of hair 410, where the first magnet 450 a of the set of magnets 450 of the weft of hair 410 couples with the first magnet 452 a of the coupling strip 462, and the second and third magnets 450 b, 450 c of the weft of hair 410 couple with the second and third magnets 452 b, 452 c of the coupling strip 462 respectively. A user may apply the weft of hair 410 to naturally growing hair by coupling the weft of hair 410 to the coupling strip 442 with a grouping of the naturally growing hair placed in between the sets of magnets 450, 452. A user may attach the weft of hair 410 to the naturally growing hair near the scalp and conceal the attachment region 440 and coupling strip 442 by covering the attachment region 440 and coupling strip 442 with naturally growing hair.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an assembly 500 for extending and/or thickening hair. The assembly 500 may comprise a weft of hair 510 that can be configured to fold on itself. When the weft of hair 510 is folded on itself, the fold may be secured via magnetic attraction.
In various applications, it may be desirable to use wefts of hair to achieve an illusion that the natural hair on a human is extended and/or thickened. It may also be desirable to maintain the illusion even while the user is in motion. Further, it may be desirable to allow the user to remove the wefts of hair without causing significant discomfort and/or without the need of a cosmetologist, aid, or device. The assembly 500 of FIG. 5 may achieve the illusion effectively while maintaining an ease of application and removability, as well as a secure and comfortable connection to the user while the user is in motion.
The weft of hair 510 may have a proximal end 520 and a distal end 530. According to various embodiments, a weft of hair 510 may comprise a grouping of hair or hair-like strands that are coupled together at an attachment region 540. According to FIG. 5, the attachment region 540 is at the proximal end 520 of the weft of hair 510. Further, the weft of hair 510 may be coupled to a connection strip 560 at the attachment region 540. The connection strip 560 may be a fabric, plastic, or other flexible or rigid solid. In some embodiments, the connection strip 560 may comprise magnetic material. Specifically, the connection strip 560 may be a solid material that is magnetized throughout. In other embodiments, the connection strip 560 may be a solid material that has portions that are magnetized and that are distributed along the lateral length of the connection strip 560. In another embodiment, the connection strip 560 may be a combination of materials, where magnetic materials are embedded or enclosed in another material to form the connection strip 560. The weft of hair 510 may be coupled to the connection strip 560 via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the weft of hair 510 may be sewn to the connection strip 560. Further, the weft of hair 510 may be coupled to the connection strip 560 by interweaving strands of hair from the weft 510 throughout the connection strip 560. Also, the weft of hair 510 may be coupled to the connection strip 560 by tying or otherwise securing the weft of hair 510 to the connection strip 560.
The connection strip 560 may be coupled to a set of magnets 550 in a similar fashion. Specifically, the connection strip 560 may be attached to the set of magnets 550 via a high strength bonding agent (such as water resistant/proof super glue). Alternatively, the connection strip 560 may be attached to the set of magnets 550 by tying the connection strip 560 to the magnets. In other embodiments, the weft of hair 510 may be coupled directly to the set of magnets 550 without a connection strip 560. In some embodiments, the weft of hair 510 may be coupled directly to the set of magnets 550 on a first side and to the connection strip 560 on a second side. In other embodiments, the set of magnets 550 may be coupled to connection strips, where the sets of magnets are each secured between two connection strips. In another embodiment, the set of magnets 550 is coupled to the connection strip 560 where the connection strip 560 is configured to wrap around the set of magnets 550. In another embodiment, the set of magnets 550 is coupled to the weft of hair 510 on a first side and to the connection strip 560 on a second side. The magnets of the set of magnets 550 may be distributed along the lateral length of the connection strip 560 such that magnets of the set of magnets 550 can be aligned with other magnets of the set of magnets 550.
In various embodiments, the connection strip 560 may provide structure to the weft of hair 510 such that the hair or hair-like strands of the weft of hair 510 may dangle from the connection strip 560 with their proximal ends secured. The connection strip 560 may be long, narrow, and thin. Specifically, the connection strip 560 may have an elongate lateral length (extending from a first end of the weft of hair 510 to a second end of the same so as to provide structure for the weft of hair) that is greater than the longitudinal length. Further, the connection strip 560 may have a thickness that is substantially less than the longitudinal length.
The set of magnets may comprise a first magnet 550 a, a second magnet 550 b, a third magnet 550 c, and a fourth magnet 550 d. In various embodiments, the magnets may be nickel plated neodymium magnets that are magnetized throughout. The weft of hair 510 may further comprise a folding line 570 that may serve as the axis that the weft of hair 510 is to fold about. The folding line 570 may be disposed along the longitudinal length of the weft of hair 510 and at the middle of the lateral length of the weft of hair 510.
The weft of hair 510 may fold on itself about the folding line 570 such that the weft of hair 510 may be coupled to naturally growing hair. Specifically, if the weft of hair 510 is folded on itself about the folding line 570, the first magnet 550 a may couple with the fourth magnet 550 d and the second magnet 550 b may couple with the third magnet 550 c. A user may apply the weft of hair 510 to naturally growing hair by folding the weft of hair 510 on itself about the folding lint 570 with a grouping of the naturally growing hair placed in between the magnets 550 a, 550 b, 550 c, 550 d. A user may apply the weft of hair 510 to the naturally growing hair near the scalp and conceal the attachment region 540 by covering the attachment region 540 with naturally growing hair.
It will be obvious to those having skill in the art that many changes may be made to the details of the above-described embodiments without departing from the underlying principles of the invention. The scope of the present invention should, therefore, be determined only by the following claims.

Claims

1. An assembly for extending and/or thickening hair, comprising:

a connection strip made from one or more of a flexible or rigid solid material, a highly viscous liquid material, and/or a composition of materials;

a weft of hair or hair-like strands coupled together at a first end at the connection strip; and

a set of magnets coupled to the connection strip.

2. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising:

a second connection strip made from a flexible or rigid solid material; and

a second set of magnets coupled to the second connection strip,

wherein the second connection strip corresponds to the first connection strip and the second set of magnets are positioned to magnetically couple to the first set of magnets to engage, grip, pinch, squeeze, hold, or otherwise secure a portion of naturally growing hair of a user to secure the assembly to the hair of the user.

3. The assembly of claim 2, further comprising a second weft of hair or hair-like strands coupled together at a first end at the second connection strip.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the magnets of the set of magnets are nickel plated neodymium magnets.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the connection strip is coupled to the weft of hair or hair-like strands via a high strength bonding agent.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the set of magnets is coupled to the connection strip via a high strength bonding agent.

7. The system of claim 2, wherein the magnets of the second set of magnets are nickel plated neodymium magnets.

8. The system of claim 3, wherein the connection strip is coupled to the weft of hair or hair-like strands via a high strength bonding agent.

9. The system of claim 2, wherein the set of magnets is coupled to the connection strip via a high strength bonding agent.

10. A method for applying an assembly for extending and/or thickening hair, comprising:

obtaining a hair extension assembly comprising:

a first connection strip made from a solid material;

a weft of hair or hair-like strands coupled together at the first connection strip; and

a first set of magnets coupled to the first connection strip;

a second connection strip made from a solid material;

a second set of magnets coupled to the second connection strip,

wherein the second connection strip corresponds to the first connection strip and the second set of magnets are positioned to magnetically couple to the first set of magnets to engage, grip, pinch, squeeze, hold, or otherwise secure a portion of naturally growing hair of a user to secure the assembly to the hair of the user;

separating the second set of magnets from the first set of magnets; and

magnetically coupling the first set of magnets of the assembly to a second set of magnets of the assembly, wherein naturally growing hair is positioned in between the first and second sets of magnets of the assembly.

11. The method of claim 11, wherein the second connection strip is coupled to a second weft of hair or hair-like strands.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein the second set of magnets is to couple to a portion of the first connection strip.