WO2016168426A1

WO2016168426A1 - Devices and methods for styling hair

Info

Publication number: WO2016168426A1
Application number: PCT/US2016/027480
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tara BROWN
Original assignee: The Sleep Styler Llc
Priority date: 2015-04-16
Filing date: 2016-04-14
Publication date: 2016-10-20
Also published as: CA2982771A1; US20180103738A1; CN107635430A

Abstract

Disclosed herein are devices and methods for styling hair. A hair styling device is described with a cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core, a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end, wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end is parallel to the proximal cylindrical top end configured on each end of the cylindrical body. The hair styling device further comprises a strap comprising a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end. Methods are described that allow use of the hair styling devices to dry hair and style hair either curled or straight.

Description

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STYLING HAIR

BACKGROUND

Cross-Reference to Related Applications

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/148694, filed April 16, 2015 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/276695, filed January 8, 2016. All of the above referenced applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.

Field of the Embodiments

[0002] These embodiments relate generally to devices and methods for styling hair.

Background

[0003] Various devices for styling hair have been known for many years. The use of styling devices for curling hair has been known for many years in the form of hair rollers. The curling hair rollers come in various shapes and sizes and are manufactured from a variety of materials, from porous spongy materials to rigid plastic or metal materials. The curling hair rollers can be secured using a variety of devices such as various clamps, mesh caps, and fabric encasings.

[0004] Many users wear curling hair rollers throughout the night in an effort to create longer lasting curls and to prevent having to restyle the hair the following morning. Traditional curling hair rollers are hard plastic and uncomfortable to sleep on. To address this problem, there has been several curling hair rollers created to allow the user to sleep on the roller. However, none of these devices address the problem of being able to straighten hair or dry hair while sleeping.

[0005] Many users want their hair to be straight and non-frizzy. Presently, devices for straightening hair or eliminating frizz use high heat or harsh chemicals to straighten the hair to the user's satisfaction. However, these devices are very damaging to the hair.

[0006] Presently there are no hair styling devices with the desirable characteristics of eliminating frizz from the hair, styling the hair as desired, drying the hair as desired, and the ability of the user to wear the hair styling devices for an extended period of time without discomfort including while sleeping. [0007] Accordingly, there is a need in this art for novel hair styling devices that can dry the user's hair while sleeping comfortably and style it without frizz, either imparting curls or straightening the hair. The instant embodiments address these needs and provide other advantages as well.

SUMMARY

[0008] It is therefore an object of the present embodiments to provide a device for drying and styling hair, either straight or curled, without creating frizz that is comfortable for the user to wear for long periods of time including at night and while sleeping. The various embodiments described herein advantageously fill the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a new hairstyling device that can straighten or curl hair, eliminate frizz, and is comfortable for the user to wear at night and while sleeping. The present embodiments provide other advantages as well.

[0009] In one aspect, a hair styling device is provided that comprises a cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core, a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end, wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end is parallel to the proximal cylindrical top end configured on each end of the cylindrical body.

[0010] In one embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that comprises a cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core, a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end, wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end is parallel to the proximal cylindrical top end configured on each end of the cylindrical body. In this aspect the hair styling device also comprises a strap comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0011] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises at least one attaching mechanism

[0012] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the attaching mechanism of the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises at least one magnet. [0013] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the attaching mechanism of the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises a plurality of magnets.

[0014] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises at least one magnet attaching mechanism, wherein the magnet attaching mechanism is hidden from view. In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the attaching mechanism of the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises at least one magnet.

[0015] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device that further wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises at least one magnet less than about 0.7" in diameter.

[0016] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the at least one attaching mechanism of the distal cylindrical bottom end is configured to be attached to the proximal cylindrical top end.

[0017] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end with a plurality of hook and loop fasteners.

[0018] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end with at least one magnet.

[0019] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end with at least one snap.

[0020] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end with at least one button. [0021] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises the cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core between about 0.2" and about 3" in diameter.

[0022] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises the cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core between about 1" and about 1.5" in diameter.

[0023] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises the cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core is about 1.5 inches in diameter.

[0024] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the cylindrical body comprising a semi- compressible core that is less than or equal to 10" in length.

[0025] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi- compressible core is microfiber.

[0026] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi- compressible core, is about 80% polyester and about 20% nylon.

[0027] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi- compressible core, is 100% polyester.

[0028] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi- compressible core comprises an opening along the cylindrical body from the proximal cylindrical top end to the distal cylindrical bottom end, wherein the semi-compressible core can be removed from the smooth layer.

[0029] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi- compressible core comprises an opening lengthwise along the cylindrical body, wherein the semi-compressible core can be removed from the smooth layer.

[0030] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi- compressible core comprises an opening between about 1" and 10" along the cylindrical body lengthwise, from the proximal cylindrical top end to the distal cylindrical bottom end, wherein the semi-compressible core can be removed from the smooth layer.

[0031] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0032] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic and is between about 0.4" and about 0.85" wide comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0033] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic and is between about 0.4" and about 1.2" wide comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0034] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein a strap comprises elastic and is between about 0.1" and about 3" wide comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0035] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein a strap comprises elastic and is between about 0.1" and about 3" wide comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0036] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein a strap comprises elastic and is between about 0.1" and about 3" wide comprising a circular loop, wherein the strap is configured to encircle the cylindrical body. In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein multiple straps are used to encircle the cylindrical body.

[0037] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic and is about 0.625" wide.

[0038] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic and is about 1" wide.

[0039] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic and is more than or equal to 1.5 times longer than the cylindrical body.

[0040] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic and is more than or equal to 2 times longer than the cylindrical body, comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0041] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic covered with a smooth layer comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0042] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic covered with a smooth layer of microfiber comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0043] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that comprises a device wherein the strap comprises elastic covered with a smooth layer of microfiber.

[0044] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device with a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core and further wherein the strap comprises elastic covered with a smooth layer of microfiber. In another embodiment of the aspect, the at least one attaching mechanism of the proximal cylindrical top end is at least one magnet. In another embodiment of the aspect, the at least one attaching mechanism of the proximal cylindrical top end is a magnet configured to be attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end. In another embodiment of the aspect, the at least one attaching mechanism of the proximal cylindrical top end is a plurality of magnets configured to be attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0045] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer and is between about 0.4" and about 0.85" wide comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0046] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer and is between about 0.4" and about 1.2" wide comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0047] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer and is between about 0.1" and about 3" wide comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0048] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer and is between about 0.1" and about 3" wide comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0049] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer and is about 0.625" wide.

[0050] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer and is about l" wide.

[0051] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer and is more than or equal to 1.5 times longer than the cylindrical body.

[0052] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer and is more than or equal to 2 times longer than the cylindrical body, comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0053] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer covered with a smooth layer comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0054] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer covered with a smooth layer of microfiber comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0055] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that comprises a device wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer of microfiber.

[0056] In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device with a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core and further wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer of microfiber. In another embodiment of the aspect, the at least one attaching mechanism of the proximal cylindrical top end is at least one magnet. In another embodiment of the aspect, the at least one attaching mechanism of the proximal cylindrical top end is a magnet configured to be attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end. In another embodiment of the aspect, the at least one attaching mechanism of the proximal cylindrical top end is a plurality of magnets configured to be attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

[0057] In another embodiment of the aspect, the smooth layer of the strap comprises microfiber comprising 100% polyester. In another embodiment of the aspect, the smooth layer of the strap comprises microfiber comprising polyester and nylon.

[0058] In another embodiment of the aspect, the smooth layer of the strap comprises microfiber comprising 80% polyester and 20% nylon.

[0059] In another embodiment of the aspect, the smooth layer of the strap comprises a single layer of fabric comprising polyester and nylon.

[0060] In another embodiment of the aspect, there is more than one smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core.

[0061] In a second aspect, a method of straightening hair is provided comprising laying hair flat against devices of any of the instant embodiments above of the hair styling devices, wherein the hair styling device has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end, then wrapping a strap around the hair styling in a helical manner from the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end, and attaching the strap to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end. It is further provided that this method will also dry the hair.

[0062] In another embodiment of the second aspect, a method of straightening hair is provided comprising laying hair flat against a hair styling device wherein the hair styling has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end, then wrapping a strap around the hair styling device in a helical manner from the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end to the distal cylindrical bottom end, and attaching the strap to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end. If necessary, the method further comprises attaching the hair styling to another hair styling, laying hair flat against the second hair styling device, wherein the second hair styling has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end, then wrapping a strap around the second hair styling device, and attaching the strap to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end of the second hair styling device. It is further provided that as many hair stylings as necessary may be used to reach from near the roots of the hair to near the tips of the hair.

[0063] In a third aspect, a method of curling hair is provided comprising winding hair helically around a hair styling device of any embodiments of the first aspect wherein the hair styling device has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end; wrapping a strap around the hair styling device in an opposing helical manner from the proximal cylindrical top end to the distal cylindrical bottom end; and attaching the strap to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end. If necessary, the method further comprises attaching the hair styling device to an at least one more hair styling device; winding hair helically around the at least one more hair styling devices, wherein the at least one more hair styling devices has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end; wrapping a strap around the at least one more hair styling devices; and attaching the strap to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end of the at least one more hair styling devices, wherein the at least one more hair styling devices comprises as many hair styling devices as necessary to reach from near the roots of the hair to near the tips of the hair. It is further provided that this method will also dry the hair. It is further provided that the hair is never wrapped on top of itself like it is with hair rollers in the prior art allowing air circulation around the hair, which aids in drying the hair.

[0064] Any of the features of an aspect is applicable to all aspects identified herein. Moreover, any of the features of an aspect is independently combinable, partly or wholly with other aspects described herein in any way, e.g., one, two, or three or more aspects may be combinable in whole or in part. Further, any of the features of an aspect may be made optional to other aspects. Any aspect of a method can comprise another aspect of a hair styling device and any aspect of a hair styling device can be configured to perform a method of another aspect.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0065] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hair styling device.

[0066] FIG. 2 is a side view of one embodiment of the hair styling device with hair flat against the device.

[0067] FIG. 3 is a side view of one embodiment of the hair styling device with hair curled around the device.

[0068] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hair styling device with hair flat against the device.

[0069] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hair styling device with hair curled around the device.

[0070] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of two hair styling devices.

[0071] FIG. 7A shows multiple single-length hair styling devices with hair curled around the devices.

[0072] FIG. 7B shows multiple single-length hair styling devices with hair curled around the devices.

[0073] FIG. 8 shows multiple single-length hair styling devices with hair flat against the devices.

[0074] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hair styling device.

[0075] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hair styling device. [0076] FIG. 1 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of two hair styling devices.

[0077] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hair styling device.

[0078] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hair styling device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0079] As the disclosure allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the written description. However, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure to particular modes of practice, and it is to be appreciated that all changes, equivalents, and substitutes that do not depart from the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure are encompassed in the present disclosure. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0080] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those components that are the same or are in correspondence are rendered the same reference numeral regardless of the figure number, and redundant explanations are omitted.

[0081] It will be understood that although the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These components are only used to distinguish one component from another.

[0082] The term "about" can refer to a variation of ± 5%, ± 10%, ± 20%, or ± 25% of the value specified. For example, "about 20" percent can in some embodiments carry a variation from 15 to 25 percent. For integer ranges, the term "about" can include one or two integers greater than and/or less than a recited integer at each end of the range. Unless indicated otherwise herein, the term "about" is intended to include values, e.g., weight percentages, proximate to the recited range that are equivalent in terms of the functionality of the individual ingredient, the composition, or the embodiment. The term about can also modify the end-points of a recited range as discuss above in this paragraph.

[0083] As will be understood by one skilled in the art, for any and all purposes, particularly in terms of providing a written description, all ranges recited herein also encompass any and all possible sub-ranges and combinations of sub-ranges thereof, as well as the individual values making up the range, particularly integer values. A recited range (e.g., weight percentages or lengths) includes each specific value, integer, decimal, or identity within the range. Any listed range can be easily recognized as sufficiently describing and enabling the same range being broken down into at least equal halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, or tenths. As a non-limiting example, each range discussed herein can be readily broken down into a lower third, middle third and upper third, etc. As will also be understood by one skilled in the art, all language such as "between", "up to", "at least", "greater than", "less than", "more than", "or more", and the like, include the number recited and such terms refer to ranges that can be subsequently broken down into sub-ranges as discussed above. In the same manner, all ratios recited herein also include all sub-ratios falling within the broader ratio. Accordingly, specific values recited for substituents and ranges, are for illustration only; they do not exclude other defined values or other values within defined ranges for substituents.

[0084] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0085] It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" used herein specify the presence of stated features or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features or components.

[0086] In the drawings, the thickness of layers, films, panels, regions, etc., are exaggerated for explanation. In other words, since sizes and thicknesses of components in the drawings are arbitrarily illustrated for convenience of explanation, the following embodiments are not limited thereto. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification unless as otherwise noted. It will be understood that when an element such as a layer, film, region, or substrate is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there are no intervening elements present.

[0087] Hereinafter, a hair styling device according to exemplary embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0088] The instant various embodiments provide a device for styling hair, either straight or curled without creating frizz that is comfortable for the user to wear at night and while sleeping. The various embodiments described herein advantageously fill the deficiencies of present hair styling devices by providing a new hairstyling device that (i) dries hair, (ii) straightens or curls hair, and (iii) is comfortable for the user to wear for long periods of time including at night and while sleeping.

[0089] The hair styling devices of the present embodiments comprise a generally cylindrical body with a multilayer construction comprising a semi-compressible core and a smooth layer. The semi-compressible core of the hair styling device is made from a generally cylindrical foam material, preferably with low moisture absorption or with no moisture absorption. Suitable materials for the semi-compressible core comprise closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. In some embodiments, the semi-compressible core comprises 100% polyurethane. The shape, size, and porosity of foam materials used for the semi- compressible core are not limited to the above materials, but are selected for specific characteristics including semi-rigidity, softness, low-moisture absorption, and the ability to style hair straight or curled. The smooth layer of the hair styling device surrounds the semi-compressible core and is made of suitable microfibers such as microfibers comprising polyesters, polyamides, polypropylenes, nylon, trogamide, para-aramid synthetic fiber, meta-aramid synthetic fiber, aliphatic polyamide synthetic fibers, and the like and equivalents thereof. In some embodiments, the smooth layer of the hair styling device comprises non-synthetic fibers such as cotton, bamboo, hemp, modal, wool, and the like and equivalents thereof. The shape, size, and combinations of fibers used for the smooth layer are not limited to the above materials, but are selected for specific characteristics, including softness, water absorbency, ability to wick moisture, and the ability to eliminate frizz and prevent hair breakage. The smooth layer of the hair styling device, including the strap described herein have nominal seams, threads, or bumps obtained through the use of a technology such as serging, heat sealing, or a similar technology, allowing the hair styling device to style the hair without any frizz or imperfections and to prevent the fabric edges from fraying.

[0090] Referring now to FIGS. 1 to 6 and 9 to 1 1, exemplary embodiments of a hair styling device 10 of the aspect are illustrated. The hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 1 1 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, and a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14 and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end of the strap 19 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. In one embodiment of the aspect the smooth layer 13 comprises an opening from the proximal cylindrical top end 14 to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15, wherein the semi- compressible core 12 can be removed from the smooth layer 13, wherein the smooth layer 13 can be washed and placed back on the semi-compressible core 12.

[0091] Referring now to FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, 9, 10, and 11 another embodiment of a hair styling device 10 of the aspect is illustrated. The hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, and a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14 and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end of the strap 19 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0092] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, and a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end of the strap 19 is configured to be removably attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0093] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The proximal cylindrical top end 14 further comprises at least one attaching mechanism. In some embodiments the proximal cylindrical top end 14 comprises a plurality of hook and loop fasteners, at least one snap, at least one button, or at least one magnet. In some embodiments the proximal cylindrical top end 14 comprises one male and one female snap.

[0094] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The at least one attaching mechanism 16 comprises a plurality of hook and loop fasteners, at least one snap fastener, at least one button fastener, or at least one magnet fastener. In one embodiment the at least one magnet fastener is hidden from view.

[0095] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The at least one attaching mechanism 16 comprises a plurality of hook and loop fasteners, at least one snap fastener, at least one button fastener, or at least one magnet fastener. The at least one snap fastener, or at least one button fastener is less than 0.7" in diameter, further comprising 0.01", 0.02", 0.03", 0.04", 0.05", 0.06", 0.07", 0.08", 0.09", 0.10", 0.11", 0.12", 0.13", 0.14", 0.15", 0.16", 0.17", 0.18", 0.19", 0.20", 0.21", 0.22", 0.23", 0.24", 0.25", 0.26", 0.27", 0.28", 0.29", 0.30", 0.31", 0.32", 0.33", 0.34", 0.35", 0.36", 0.37", 0.38", 0.39", 0.4", 0.41", 0.42", 0.43", 0.44", 0.45", 0.46", 0.47", 0.48", 0.49", 0.5", 0.51", 0.52", 0.53", 0.54", 0.55", 0.56", 0.57", 0.58", 0.59", 0.6", 0.61", 0.62", 0.63", 0.64", 0.65", 0.66", 0.67", 0.68", 0.69", or 0.7" in diameter.

[0096] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The at least one attaching mechanism 16 comprises at least one magnet.

[0097] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The at least one attaching mechanism 16 comprises at least one magnet less than about 0.7" in diameter, further comprising 0.01", 0.02", 0.03", 0.04", 0.05", 0.06", 0.07", 0.08", 0.09", 0.10", 0.11", 0.12", 0.13", 0.14", 0.15", 0.16", 0.17", 0.18", 0.19", 0.20", 0.21", 0.22", 0.23", 0.24", 0.25", 0.26", 0.27", 0.28", 0.29", 0.30", 0.31", 0.32", 0.33", 0.34", 0.35", 0.36", 0.37", 0.38", 0.39", 0.4", 0.41", 0.42", 0.43", 0.44", 0.45", 0.46", 0.47", 0.48", 0.49", 0.5", 0.51", 0.52", 0.53", 0.54", 0.55", 0.56", 0.57", 0.58", 0.59", 0.6", 0.61", 0.62", 0.63", 0.64", 0.65", 0.66", 0.67", 0.68", 0.69", or 0.7" in diameter. [0098] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is removably attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 with a plurality of hook and loop fasteners.

[0099] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is removably attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 with at least one magnet.

[0100] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is removably attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 with at least one snap. [0101] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 made of closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0102] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. A smooth layer 13 surrounds the semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0103] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. The semi-compressible core 12 is 1", 1.05", 1.1", 1.15", 1.2", 1.25", 1.3", 1.35", 1.4", 1.45", 1.5", 1.55", 1.6", 1.65", 1.7", 1.75", 1.8", 1.85", 1.9", 1.95", or 2.0" in diameter. A smooth layer 13 surrounds the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0104] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. The semi-compressible core 12 is 1", 1.05", 1.1", 1.15", 1.2", 1.25", 1.3", 1.35", 1.4", 1.45", 1.5", 1.55", 1.6", 1.65", 1.7", 1.75", 1.8", 1.85", 1.9", 1.95", or 2.0" in diameter, the semi-compressible core 12 is less than or equal to 10", 9.5", 9", 8.5", 8", 7.5", 7", 6.5", 6", 5.5", 5", 4.5", 4", 3.5", 3", 2.5", 2" or 1.5" in length. A smooth layer 13 surrounds the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0105] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. The semi-compressible core 12 is 1", 1.05", 1.1", 1.15", 1.2", 1.25", 1.3", 1.35", 1.4", 1.45", 1.5", 1.55", 1.6", 1.65", 1.7", 1.75", 1.8", 1.85", 1.9", 1.95", or 2.0" in diameter. The semi-compressible core 12 is less than or equal to 8", 7.75", 7.5", 7.25", 7", 6.75", 6.5", 6.25", 6", 5.75", 5.5", 5.25", 5", 4.75", 4.5", 4.25", 4", 3.75", 3.5", 3.25", 3", 2.75", 2.5", 2.25", 2", 1.75", or 1.5" in length. A smooth layer 13 surrounds the semi- compressible core 12. The smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12 is microfiber comprising one or more or combinations of polyesters, polyamides, polypropylenes, nylon, trogamide, para-aramid synthetic fiber, meta-aramid synthetic fiber, aliphatic polyamide synthetic fibers, or equivalents thereof. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0106] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The strap comprises elastic or a similar elastomer or stretchable fabric such as microfiber. In some embodiments the strap comprises one or more or combinations of polyesters, polyamides, polypropylenes, nylon, trogamide, para-aramid synthetic fiber, meta-aramid synthetic fiber, aliphatic polyamide synthetic fibers, or equivalents thereof. In some embodiments the strap is between 0.4" and 0.85" wide comprising 0.4", 0.425", 0.45", 0.475", 0.5", 0.25", 0.55", 0.75", 0.6", 0.625", 0.65", 0.675", 0.7", 0.725", 0.75", 0.775", 0.8", 0.825", 0.85", 0.875", 0.9", 0.925", 0.95", 0.975", 1.0", 1.025", 1.05", 1.075", 1.1", 1.125", 1.15", 1.175", or 1.2" wide. In some embodiments, the strap is between 1.5 to 4 times longer than the cylindrical body, comprising 1.5 times longer, 1.6 times longer, 1.7 times longer, 1.8 times longer, 1.9 times longer, 2.0 times longer, 2.1 times longer, 2.2 times longer, 2.3 times longer, 2.4 times longer, 2.5 times longer, 2.6 times longer, 2.7 times longer, 2.8 times longer, 2.9 times longer, 3.0 times longer, 3.1 times longer, 3.2 times longer, 3.3 times longer, 3.4 times longer, 3.5 times longer, 3.6 times longer, 3.7 times longer, 3.8 times longer, 3.9 times longer, 4.0 times longer. In some embodiments the strap is covered with a smooth layer comprising microfiber comprising one or more or combinations of polyesters, polyamides, polypropylenes, nylon, trogamide, para-aramid synthetic fiber, meta-aramid synthetic fiber, aliphatic polyamide synthetic fibers, or equivalents thereof. In some embodiments the strap is a single layer of smooth fabric, such as microfiber comprising one or more or combinations of polyesters, polyamides, polypropylenes, nylon, trogamide, para-aramid synthetic fiber, meta-aramid synthetic fiber, aliphatic polyamide synthetic fibers, or equivalents thereof.

[0107] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The distal cylindrical bottom end 15 comprises at least one attaching mechanism 16. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. In some embodiments of the aspect the smooth layer 13 comprises an opening 20 between 1" and 10" from the proximal cylindrical top end 14 to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15, wherein the semi-compressible core 12 can be removed from the smooth layer 13, wherein the smooth layer 13 can be washed and placed back on the semi-compressible core 12. In some embodiments the opening is 1", 1.1", 1.2", 1.3", 1.4", 1.5", 1.6", 1.7", 1.8", 1.9", 2.0", 2.1", 2.2", 2.3", 2.4", 2.5", 2.6", 2.7", 2.8", 2.9", 3.0", 3.1", 3.2", 3.3", 3.4", 3.5", 3.6", 3.7", 3.8", 3.9", 4.0", 4.1", 4.2", 4.3", 4.4", 4.5", 4.6", 4.7", 4.8", 4.9", 5.0", 5.1", 5.2", 5.3", 5.4", 5.5", 5.6", 5.7", 5.8", 5.9", 6.0", 6.1", 6.2", 6.3", 6.4", 6.5", 6.6", 6.7", 6.8", 6.9", 7.0", 7.1", 7.2", 7.3", 7.4", 7.5", 7.6", 7.7", 7.8", 7.9", 8.0", 8.1", 8.2", 8.3", 8.4", 8.5", 8.6", 8.7", 8.8", 8.9", 9.0", 9.1", 9.2", 9.3", 9.4", 9.5", 9.6", 9.7", 9.8", 9.9", or 10.0".

[0108] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is removably attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 with a plurality of hook and loop fasteners.

[0109] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is removably attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 with at least one magnet.

[0110] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is removably attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 with at least one snap.

[0111] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 made of closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0112] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. A smooth layer 13 surrounds the semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0113] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. The semi-compressible core 12 is 0.2", 0.25", 0.3", 0.35", 0.4", 0.45", 0.5", 0.55", 0.6", 0.65", 0.7", 0.75", 0.8", 0.85", 0.9", 0.95", 1", 1.05", 1.1", 1.15", 1.2", 1.25", 1.3", 1.35", 1.4", 1.45", 1.5", 1.55", 1.6", 1.65", 1.7", 1.75", 1.8", 1.85", 1.9", 1.95", 2.0", 2.05", 2.1", 2.15", 2.2", 2.25", 2.3", 2.35", 2.4", 2.45", 2.5", 2.55", 2.6", 2.65", 2.7", 2.75", 2.8", 2.85", 2.9", 2.95", or 3.0" in diameter. A smooth layer 13 surrounds the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. [0114] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. The semi-compressible core 12 is 0.2", 0.25", 0.3", 0.35", 0.4", 0.45", 0.5", 0.55", 0.6", 0.65", 0.7", 0.75", 0.8", 0.85", 0.9", 0.95", 1", 1.05", 1.1", 1.15", 1.2", 1.25", 1.3", 1.35", 1.4", 1.45", 1.5", 1.55", 1.6", 1.65", 1.7", 1.75", 1.8", 1.85", 1.9", 1.95", 2.0", 2.05", 2.1", 2.15", 2.2", 2.25", 2.3", 2.35", 2.4", 2.45", 2.5", 2.55", 2.6", 2.65", 2.7", 2.75", 2.8", 2.85", 2.9", 2.95", or 3.0" in diameter, the semi-compressible core 12 is less than or equal to 10", 9.5", 9", 8.5", 8", 7.5", 7", 6.5", 6", 5.5", 5", 4.5", 4", 3.5", 3", 2.5", 2", or 1.5" in length. A smooth layer 13 surrounds the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0115] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12 comprising closed cell backer rod, open cell foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam such as viscoelastic polyurethane foam or low-resilience polyurethane foam (LRPu or memory foam), soft cell backer rod, or other suitable closed-cell foam materials, and the like and equivalents thereof. The semi-compressible core 12 is 0.2", 0.25", 0.3", 0.35", 0.4", 0.45", 0.5", 0.55", 0.6", 0.65", 0.7", 0.75", 0.8", 0.85", 0.9", 0.95", 1", 1.05", 1.1", 1.15", 1.2", 1.25", 1.3", 1.35", 1.4", 1.45", 1.5", 1.55", 1.6", 1.65", 1.7", 1.75", 1.8", 1.85", 1.9", 1.95", 2.0", 2.05", 2.1", 2.15", 2.2", 2.25", 2.3", 2.35", 2.4", 2.45", 2.5", 2.55", 2.6", 2.65", 2.7", 2.75", 2.8", 2.85", 2.9", 2.95", or 3.0" in diameter. The semi-compressible core 12 is less than or equal to 10", 9.5", 9", 8.5", 8", 7.5", 7", 6.5", 6", 5.5", 5", 4.5", 4", 3.5", 3", 2.5", 2", or 1.5" in length. A smooth layer 13 surrounds the semi-compressible core 12. The smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12 is microfiber comprising one or more or combinations of polyesters, polyamides, polypropylenes, nylon, trogamide, para-aramid synthetic fiber, meta-aramid synthetic fiber, aliphatic polyamide synthetic fibers, or equivalents thereof. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0116] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. In some embodiments the strap comprises elastic or a similar elastomer or stretchable fabric such as microfiber. In some embodiments the strap comprises one or more or combinations of polyesters, polyamides, polypropylenes, nylon, trogamide, para-aramid synthetic fiber, meta-aramid synthetic fiber, aliphatic polyamide synthetic fibers, or equivalents thereof. In some embodiments the strap is between 0.1" and 3" wide comprising 0.1", 0.15", 0.2", 0.25", 0.3", 0.35", 0.4", 0.45", 0.5", 0.55", 0.6", 0.65", 0.7", 0.75", 0.8", 0.85", 0.9", 0.95", 1", 1.05", 1.1", 1.15", 1.2", 1.25", 1.3", 1.35", 1.4", 1.45", 1.5", 1.55", 1.6", 1.65", 1.7", 1.75", 1.8", 1.85", 1.9", 1.95", 2.0", 2.05", 2.1", 2.15", 2.2", 2.25", 2.3", 2.35", 2.4", 2.45", 2.5", 2.55", 2.6", 2.65", 2.7", 2.75", 2.8", 2.85", 2.9", 2.95", or 3.0" wide. In some embodiments, the strap is the same length as the cylindrical body. In some embodiments, the strap is between 1.5 to 4 times longer than the cylindrical body, comprising 1.5 times longer, 1.6 times longer, 1.7 times longer, 1.8 times longer, 1.9 times longer, 2.0 times longer, 2.1 times longer, 2.2 times longer, 2.3 times longer, 2.4 times longer, 2.5 times longer, 2.6 times longer, 2.7 times longer, 2.8 times longer, 2.9 times longer, 3.0 times longer, 3.1 times longer, 3.2 times longer, 3.3 times longer, 3.4 times longer, 3.5 times longer, 3.6 times longer, 3.7 times longer, 3.8 times longer, 3.9 times longer, 4.0 times longer. In some embodiments the strap is covered with a smooth layer comprising microfiber comprising one or more or combinations of polyesters, polyamides, polypropylenes, nylon, trogamide, para-aramid synthetic fiber, meta-aramid synthetic fiber, aliphatic polyamide synthetic fibers, or equivalents thereof.

[0117] In another embodiment of the aspect, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 17 comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of the strap 17 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. In some embodiments of the aspect the smooth layer 13 comprises an opening between 1" and 10", lengthwise from the proximal cylindrical top end 14 to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15, wherein the semi-compressible core 12 can be removed from the smooth layer 13, wherein the smooth layer 13 can be washed and placed back on the semi-compressible core 12. In some embodiments the opening is 1", 1.1", 1.2", 1.3", 1.4", 1.5", 1.6", 1.7", 1.8", 1.9", 2.0", 2.1", 2.2", 2.3", 2.4", 2.5", 2.6", 2.7", 2.8", 2.9", 3.0", 3.1", 3.2", 3.3", 3.4", 3.5", 3.6", 3.7", 3.8", 3.9", 4.0", 4.1", 4.2", 4.3", 4.4", 4.5", 4.6", 4.7", 4.8", 4.9", 5.0", 5.1", 5.2", 5.3", 5.4", 5.5", 5.6", 5.7", 5.8", 5.9", 6.0", 6.1", 6.2", 6.3", 6.4", 6.5", 6.6", 6.7", 6.8", 6.9", 7.0", 7.1", 7.2", 7.3", 7.4", 7.5", 7.6", 7.7", 7.8", 7.9", 8.0", 8.1", 8.2", 8.3", 8.4", 8.5", 8.6", 8.7", 8.8", 8.9", 9.0", 9.1", 9.2", 9.3", 9.4", 9.5", 9.6", 9.7", 9.8", 9.9", or 10.0".

[0118] In another embodiment of the same aspect, referring to FIG. 12, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has a strap 21 comprising a circular loop, wherein the strap is configured to encircle the cylindrical body. In another embodiment of the aspect, a hair styling device is provided that further comprises a device wherein multiple straps 21 are used to encircle the cylindrical body 11.

[0119] In another embodiment of the same aspect, referring to FIG. 13, the hair styling device 10 has a cylindrical body 11 comprising a semi-compressible core 12, a smooth layer 13 surrounding the semi-compressible core 12. The cylindrical body comprises a proximal cylindrical top end 14, and a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The hair styling device 10 has more than one strap 22, each strap comprising a first end 18 and a second end 19. The first end 18 of each strap 22 is seen to be fixedly attached to the cylindrical body 11 adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end 14. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is configured to be removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. In some embodiments the second end of the strap is configured to be removably attached to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15.

[0120] In a second aspect, referring to FIGS. 2,4, and 8, in various embodiments, hair is dried and straightened using a hair styling device 10 of any of the embodiments of the first aspect as illustrated. The hair 20 is laid flat against the cylindrical body 11 of the hair styling device 10. A strap 17 with a first end 18 and a second end 19 is wrapped around the cylindrical body 11 in a helical manner from a proximal cylindrical top end 14 to a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The user repeats this this process for each portion of hair until all of the users hair is laid flat against a cylindrical body of a hair styling device. The user can comfortably wear the hair styling devices as long as necessary to dry and straighten the hair. The user can also sleep on the hair styling devices comfortably. If the user wishes, the user may use a traditional hair net known in the art to contain the hair styling devices.

[0121] In another embodiment of the second aspect, more than one hair styling device of any embodiments of the first aspect is provided depending on the length of the hair in order to reach from the roots of the hair to the tip of the hair. For example, referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 11, the aspect shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 9 is portrayed as having two hair styling devices that can connect to each other in order to provide more length for longer hair. This is also referred to herein as double-length. In some embodiments of the second aspect, the first hair styling device is attached to the second hair styling device with the attaching mechanism 16. In some embodiments of the second aspect, the first hair styling device is attached to the second hair styling device without the need for an attaching mechanism (e.g. FIG. 11). The hair 20 is then laid flat against the cylindrical body 11 of both the first and second hair styling devices 10. A strap 17 with a first end 18 and a second end 19 is wrapped around the cylindrical body 11 in a helical manner from a proximal cylindrical top end 14 to a distal cylindrical bottom end 15 of a first hair styling device. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 of the first hair styling device. A strap 17 with a first end 18 and a second end 19 is wrapped around the cylindrical body 11 in a helical manner from a proximal cylindrical top end 14 to a distal cylindrical bottom end 15 of a second hair styling device. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 of the second hair styling device. As many hair styling devices as is necessary can be connected in this manner in order reach from near the roots of the hair to near the tip of the hair. Referring to FIG. 8, the user repeats this this process for each portion of hair until all of the users hair is laid flat against a cylindrical body of a hair styling device. FIG. 8 depicts a user with hair that requires only one styling device for the amount of styling neededfo. The user can comfortably wear the hair styling devices as long as necessary to dry and straighten the hair. The user can also sleep on the hair styling devices comfortably. If the user wishes, the user may use a traditional hair net known in the art to contain the hair styling devices. The user may also use a headband covered in a smooth layer to contain the hair and to keep the hair and hair styling devices away from the face while sleeping.

[0122] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, in various embodiments of the third aspect, hair is curled using a hair styling device 10 of any of the embodiments of the first aspect as illustrated. The hair 30 is helically wound around the cylindrical body 11 of the hair styling device 10 from a proximal cylindrical top end 14 to a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. A strap 17 with a first end 18 and a second end 19 is wrapped around the cylindrical body 11 in a helical manner from a proximal cylindrical top end 14 to a distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15. The user repeats this process for each portion of hair until all of the users hair is helically wound against a cylindrical body of a hair styling device. The user can comfortably wear the hair styling devices as long as necessary to dry and curl the hair. The user can also sleep on the hair styling device comfortably. If the user wishes, the user may use a traditional hair net known in the art to contain the hair styling devices.

[0123] In another embodiment of the third aspect, more than one hair styling device of any of the embodiments of the first aspect is provided depending on the length of the hair in order to reach from the roots of the hair to the tip of the hair. For example, referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 11, the aspect shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 9 is portrayed as having two hair styling devices that can connect to each other in order to provide more length for longer hair. This is also referred to herein as double-length. In some embodiments of the aspects, the first hair styling device can be attached to the second hair styling device with the attaching mechanism 16. In some embodiments of the third aspect, the first hair styling device is attached to the second hair styling device without the need for an attaching mechanism (e.g. FIG. 11). The hair 30 is then helically wound around the cylindrical body 11 of both the first and second hair styling devices 10. A strap 17 with a first end 18 and a second end 19 is wrapped around the cylindrical body 11 in a helical manner from a proximal cylindrical top end 14 to a distal cylindrical bottom end 15 of a first hair styling device. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 of the first hair styling device. A strap 17 with a first end 18 and a second end 19 is wrapped around the cylindrical body 11 in a helical manner from a proximal cylindrical top end 14 to a distal cylindrical bottom end 15 of a second hair styling device. The second end 19 of the strap 17 is attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end 15 of the second hair styling device. As many hair styling devices as is necessary can be connected in this manner in order reach from near the roots of the hair to near the tip of the hair. Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the user repeats this this process for each portion of hair until all of the users hair is helically wound against a cylindrical body of a hair styling device. FIGS. 7 A and 7B depicts a user that only requires one hair styling device to reach from the roots to the tip of the hair, also referred to herein as single-length. FIG. 7A depicts a user that used the hair styling devices with a part towards the side of the hair to create one style. FIG. 7B depicts a user that used the hair styling devices without parting the hair to create another style. The user can comfortably wear the hair styling devices as long as necessary to dry and curl the hair. The user can also sleep on the hair styling device comfortably. If the user wishes, the user may use a traditional hair net known in the art to contain the hair styling devices. The user may also use a headband covered in a smooth layer to contain the hair and to keep the hair and hair styling devices away from the face while sleeping.

[0124] It should be understood that the exemplary embodiments described therein should be considered in a descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Descriptions of features or aspects within each embodiment should typically be considered as available for other similar features or aspects in other embodiments. EXAMPLES

Example 1— Hair Styling Device For Straightening

[0125] In this Example, a hair styling device comprising a cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core, a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end, wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end is parallel to the proximal cylindrical top end configured on each end of the cylindrical body, and wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises at least one attaching mechanism is used. The hair styling device also comprises a strap comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adj acent to the proximal cylindrical top end. The hair styling device was placed near the roots of a user's hair after the user has showered and the hair was still wet or damp. The user's hair was laid flat against the hair styling device. The strap was helically wound around the cylindrical body and the hair and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end. The user repeated this process until all of the user's hair was laid flat and wrapped with a hair styling device. The user then slept on the hair with all of the hair styling devices comfortably. When the user woke up and removed the hair styling devices, the hair was dry, straight, and free of frizz.

Example 2— Improved Straight Hair Styling with Hair Styling Device

[0126] The improvement in hair styling made by the approach described in Example 1 is compared to the hair styling of other devices. The other devices are applied to user's hair in separate trials. The application of the other devices is done in accordance with their relevant instructions and the amount of time sleeping is matched with the amount used in Example 1. It will be determined that the hair styling device made in accordance with Example 1 provides better hair styling in terms of dryness of hair, straightness of hair, and the least amount of frizz. It will also be determined that the hair styling device made in accordance with Example 1 provides more comfort for the user while sleeping.

Example 3— Hair Styling Device For Curling

[0127] In this Example, a hair styling device comprising a cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core, a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end, wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end is parallel to the proximal cylindrical top end configured on each end of the cylindrical body, and wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises at least one attaching mechanism is used. The hair styling device also comprises a strap comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end. The hair styling device is placed near the roots of a user's hair after the user has showered and the hair is still wet or damp. The user's hair is helically curled around the device without wrapping each strand of hair on top of itself allowing air circulation around the hair, which aids in drying the hair. The strap is helically wound around the cylindrical body and the hair and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end. The user repeats this process until all of the user's hair is helically wound and wrapped with a hair styling device. The user then sleeps on the hair with all of the hair styling devices comfortably. When the user wakes up and removes the hair styling devices, the hair is dry, curled, and free of frizz.

Example 4— Improved Curled Hair Styling with Hair Styling Device

[0128] The improvement in hair styling made by the approach described in Example 3 is compared to the hair styling of other devices. The other devices are applied to user's hair in separate trials. The application of the other devices is done in accordance with their relevant instructions and the amount of time sleeping is matched with the amount used in Example 3. It will be determined that the hair styling device made in accordance with Example 3 provides better hair styling in terms of dryness of hair, curliness of hair, and the least amount of frizz. It will also be determined that the hair styling device made in accordance with Example 3 provides more comfort for the user while sleeping.

[0129] While one or more embodiments of the present disclosure have been described with reference to the figures, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the following claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A hair styling device, comprising:

a cylindrical body comprising:

a semi-compressible core;

a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core;

a proximal cylindrical top end; and

a distal cylindrical bottom end, wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end is parallel to the proximal cylindrical top end configured on each end of the cylindrical body;

a strap comprising:

a first end; and

a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adj acent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

2. The hair styling device of Claim 1 wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end comprises an at least one attaching mechanism.

3. The hair styling device of Claim 2 wherein the at least one attaching mechanism is at least one magnet.

4. The hair styling device of Claim 3 wherein the at least one magnet is less than 0.7" in diameter.

5. A hair styling device of Claims 3 or 4 wherein the at least one attaching mechanism of the distal cylindrical bottom end is configured to be attached to the proximal cylindrical top end.

6. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 5 wherein the second end of the strap is removably attached to the cylindrical body adj acent to the distal cylindrical bottom end with a plurality of hook and loop fasteners.

7. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 6 wherein the second end of the strap is removably attached to the cylindrical body adj acent to the distal cylindrical bottom end with at least one magnet.

8. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 7 wherein the second end of the strap is removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end with at least one snap.

9. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 8 wherein the second end of the strap is removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end with at least one button.

10. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 9 wherein the semi-compressible core is closed cell foam.

11. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 9 wherein the semi-compressible core is open cell foam.

12. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 11 wherein the semi-compressible core is low-resilience polyurethane foam.

13. The hair styling device of Claim 1 to 12 wherein the semi-compressible core is between 1" and 2" in diameter.

14. The hair styling device of Claim 13 wherein the semi-compressible core is about 1.5" in diameter

15. The hair styling device of Claim 12 or 14 wherein the semi-compressible core is less than or equal to 10" in length.

16. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 15 wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core is about 80% polyester and about 20% nylon.

17. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 16 wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core is microfiber.

18. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 17 wherein the strap comprises elastic.

19. The hair styling device of Claim 1 to 18 wherein the strap is between 0.4" and 1.2" wide.

20. The hair styling device of Claims 18 to 19 wherein the strap is about 1" wide.

21. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 20 wherein the strap is more than or equal to 1.5 times longer than the cylindrical body.

22. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 21 wherein the strap is more than or equal to 2 times longer than the cylindrical body.

23. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 21 wherein the strap is more than or equal to 2.3 times longer than the cylindrical body.

24. The hair styling device of Claims 17 to 22 wherein the strap comprises elastic covered with a smooth layer.

25. The hair styling device of Claim 24 wherein the smooth layer is microfiber.

26. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 25 wherein the proximal cylindrical top end comprises at least one attaching mechanism.

27. The hair styling device of Claim 26 wherein the at least one attaching mechanism of the proximal cylindrical top end is at least one magnet.

28. The hair styling device of Claim 27 wherein the at least one magnet of the proximal cylindrical tope end is configured to be attached to the at least one magnet of the distal cylindrical bottom end.

29. The hair styling device of Claim 28 wherein the at least one attaching mechanism of the proximal cylindrical top end is a plurality of magnets.

30. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 29 wherein there is more than one smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core.

31. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 30 wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core is microfiber comprising 100% polyester.

32. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 30 wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core is microfiber comprising polyester and nylon.

33. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 32, wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core comprises an opening along the cylindrical body from the proximal cylindrical top end to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

34. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 33, wherein the smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core comprises an opening between about 1" and about 3" along the cylindrical body from the proximal cylindrical top end to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

35. The hair styling device of Claims 33 to 34, wherein the semi-compressible core can be removed from the smooth layer.

36. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 35 wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer.

37. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 36 wherein the strap comprises a smooth layer of microfiber.

38. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 37 wherein the strap comprises microfiber comprising 100% polyester.

39. The hair styling device of Claims 1 to 38 wherein the strap comprises microfiber comprising polyester and nylon.

40. A method of straightening hair comprising:

laying hair flat against a hair styling device of Claims 1-39 wherein the hair styling has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end;

wrapping a strap around the hair styling in a helical manner from the proximal cylindrical top end to the distal cylindrical bottom end; and

attaching the strap to the cylindrical body adj acent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

41. The method of Claim 40, further comprising:

attaching the hair styling device to an at least one more hair styling device; laying hair flat against the at least one more hair styling device, wherein the at least one more hair styling device has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end;

wrapping a strap around the at least one more hair styling device; and attaching the strap to the cylindrical body adj acent to the distal cylindrical bottom end of the at least one more hair styling device, wherein the at least one more hair styling device comprises as many hair styling devices as necessary to reach from near the roots of the hair to near the tips of the hair.

42. The method of Claims 40 and 41 , wherein the method also dries the hair.

43. A method of curling hair comprising:

winding hair helically around a hair styling device of Claims 1 -42 wherein the hair styling has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end;

wrapping a strap around the hair styling in an opposing helical manner from the proximal cylindrical top end to the distal cylindrical bottom end; and attaching the strap to the cylindrical body adj acent to the distal cylindrical bottom end.

44. The method of Claim 43, further comprising:

attaching the hair styling device to an at least one more hair styling device; winding hair helically around the at least one more hair styling device, wherein the at least one more hair styling device has a cylindrical body, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical bottom end;

45. The method of Claims 43 and 44, wherein the method also dries the hair.