Detachable hairpiece and method for making the same

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a detachable hairpiece and a method for making the same. This is accomplished by providing a uniquely shaped foundation on and through which hair extensions are woven, and which is held securely to the wearer's head by an elastic band by corresponding button snaps or other attachment means incorporated into both the band and the foundation. The hairpiece may also be held in place by a headband which is coupled to the hairpiece. The hairpiece of the present invention is easy to put on, comfortable to wear, and gives the wearer endless options as to the appearance of their hair.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a hairpiece for covering a user's head and, more particularly to a wearable hairpiece for simulating natural hair, and still more particularly to a means of attaching a novel hairpiece to the head of a user, as well as a novel method of making the hairpiece.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Various types of hair pieces and methods of making the same are well known in the art. Typically a hairpiece includes a base or foundation which can conform to the contours of the scalp, and a magnitude of hairs attached to the foundation.[0003]For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,599,749 depicts a cap worn by women to conceal partial or total hair loss. It has a main fabric piece with a curved top margin and a straight bottom margin with hems along both margins. A hairpiece retainer band consisting of a fabric strap is sown at its opposite ends along the inside of the bottom hem. Between the band and the bottom hem is a space to retai...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The present disclosure is directed to a detachable hairpiece and a method for making and wearing the same. This is accomplished by providing a uniquely shaped silicone foundation on and through which hair extensions are woven, and which is held securely to the wearer's head by an elastic band and by a headband which is coupled to the hairpiece. The hairpiece of the present invention is easy to put on, comfortable to wear, and gives the wearer endless options as to the appearance of their hair. Such options range from the introduction of color to the wearer's own natural color, to the appearance of a different style of the wearer's own hair. The hairpiece can be styled or parted in a way which feels comfortable to the wearer. Furthermore, the hairpiece is easy to care for and is extremely durable.

[0010]To make the hairpiece, tracks of hair extensions are sewn to a substantially sheer ribbon which is in turn sewn to a thin piece of silicon uniquely shaped to provide a natural look. The hair is then pulled through (or woven through) the silicon using a crochet hook. To reduce manufacturing time, the silicon is divided into parts which can be completed separately and then combined together to complete the hairpiece. Alternatively, the tracks can be placed in a unique pattern to a uniquely shaped piece of silicon and then woven through the silicone.

Problems solved by technology

Namely, the hairpieces can have an unnatural look, they can be expensive to manufacture, they can be uncomfortable to wear, they may shift on the head causing embarrassing moments, or they may otherwise fail to provide the wearer a comfortable and natural-looking alternative to a full wig.

Furthermore, many existing hairpieces have limited lifetimes and require extensive maintenance.

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