Braided hair weft

Abstract

The present invention is an apparatus designed to reduce the length of time it takes to add hair extensions and braid individual braids to a person's head. The present invention requires anchoring hair fibers to a weft creating an apparatus for quickly adding the look of individual braids without requiring one to individually braid strands of a person's hair. Creating this apparatus requires: (1) Braiding individual braids from hair fibers; (2) Using thread to stitch the individual braids together creating a horizontal anchor of Singles stitched together forming an apparatus we'll call a Braided Hair Weft. The present invention is a single apparatus that does not have multiple parts. It requires no preparatory work to make ready to apply to one's head because the individual braids come pre-braided and application is simple requiring a single step which is to sew it onto the cornrows on the client's head.

Description

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The invention disclosed in this application relates to the invention disclosed in provisional patent application 60 / 879,633, which was filed on Jan. 10, 2007. Accordingly, this application claims the benefit of the priority afforded by provisional patent application 60 / 879,633.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates generally to a braided hair weft.[0004]2. Background[0005]There are inventions and products currently on the market that relate to braids and hair wefts. These inventions currently are deficient for a variety of reasons. Some require multiple steps and methods to create their look, and these multiple steps become tedious and laborious. Other inventions currently on the market are undesirable because they look less authentic, and still others require that the user manage the whole unit in its entirety, which results in the wearer having to have the same look each day they wear it....

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The present invention is a braided hair weft made of individual braids to create the look of individual / single / or micro style braids. This invention solves three critical problems, the first and most critical one being time. Typically, to braid ones hair in micro / individual / or single style braids, it often takes 16 hours or longer (unless multiple stylists are braiding the same client's hair). With the present invention, the same look can be accomplished in two-three hours or even shorter depending on the competency of the stylist. The second problem is cost; because the present invention is such a time saver, it would drastically reduce the cost of styling due to the significant reduction of labor. Third, the present invention will address “wear ability” and cosmetic quality.

[0010]More specifically, the present invention advantageously fills the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a braided weft that (1) reduces the cost to the consumer to create an overall look of individual braids; (2) provides a greater look of authenticity and cosmetic quality; (3) Increases flexibility in application while simplifying the application process; (4) increases design options and creativity in the way artificial braids can be worn; (5) is easier to duplicate and less tedious to replicate which is simpler for the stylist when applying; (6) allows you to manage it in pieces, small parts, or as a holistic unit; (7) successfully hides the appearance of new growth; (8) minimizes the time it takes a stylist to create an overall look of individual braids on the wearer's head; (9) minimizes the length of time required for the consumer to sit idle and still while the braids are being created; (10) maximizes the length of time the braids can be worn before needing to be undone; and (11) minimizes the time it takes someone to undo each braid.

[0011]The present invention can be best characterized as an apparatus designed to reduce the length of time it takes to add hair extensions and braid individual (Single) braids to a person's head. The present invention requires anchoring hair fibers to a weft creating an apparatus for quickly adding the look of individual braids without requiring one to individually braid strands of a person's hair. Creating this apparatus requires: (1) Braiding individual braids (we'll refer to as Singles) from hair fibers; (2) Using thread to stitch the individual braids together creating a horizontal anchor of Singles stitched together forming an apparatus we'll call a Braided Hair Weft. This Braided Hair Weft is flexible, durable, less stiff, less bulky, it is easier to manipulate, less cumbersome for a stylist to duplicate, tremendously quicker to add and remove, and looks more authentic when attached to the scalp.

[0015]It is another object of the present invention to provide simplicity of creation, which will allow stylists to creatively use it to accent hairstyles they create with woven braid designs without actually having to braid the client's hair, but utilizing the present invention to create a braided look.

[0016]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an invention that has the overall natural appearance of individual braids, but which can be achieved in a fraction of the time.

Problems solved by technology

Typically, to braid ones hair in micro / individual / or single style braids, it often takes 16 hours or longer (unless multiple stylists are braiding the same client's hair).

The second problem is cost; because the present invention is such a time saver, it would drastically reduce the cost of styling due to the significant reduction of labor.

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