Hair styling apparatus and method of using same

Abstract

A hair styling apparatus and method of use is provided. The apparatus comprises a shaft having a first end and a second end, the shaft having an opening disposed along the length of the shaft and between the first end and the second end, and an elastic ring, the ring being threaded through the shaft and moveable along the shaft opening.

Description

PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 650,672 filed on Feb. 7, 2005, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to hair styling devices and methods. More particularly the present invention relates to a hair styling device and method for producing a hairdo such as a stylized bun or chignon. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] Hair styling devices for tying back medium to long hair in an attractive yet practical manner exist in the art. Buns and chignons have been used for years to retain hair in a neat and attractive style. Means known for forming such hairdos include the use of hair ties, bobby pins, claw clips and straight pins. However, these conventional hair styling devices can be cumbersome to manipulate, especially when the user is attempting to style her own hair. A number of these hair pins must b...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide a hair styling apparatus that enables a user to quickly and easily form an attractive updo.

[0009] It is an object of the present invention to provide a hair styling apparatus that enables a user to form several different updo styles including a simple pony tail, a basic knot, a stick knot, a twisted ponytail , a bauble knot, a Chinese knot, a braided knot and an inverted knot.

[0011] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a method of quickly, simply and consistently forming and securing an updo.

Problems solved by technology

However, these conventional hair styling devices can be cumbersome to manipulate, especially when the user is attempting to style her own hair.

It is often difficult to render a neat and even style without experience or assistance, especially when the user is pressed for time.

Additionally, these devices require facility and deftness of a user.

Moreover, conventional hair styling devices fail to provide a method for providing a consistent and simple means for creating an updo.

Furthermore, conventional hair styling devices for producing a bun, chignon or other updo are typically plain in appearance.

In fact, some devices known in the art are not visible at all once the updo is complete.

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