Adjustable headband and hair extension holding construction for attaching supplemental hair

Abstract

A headband and hair extension holding construction comprises a headband having a pair of vertically spaced apart outer and inner head straps and horizontally spaced apart external holding straps. A hair extension holding construction having a pair of vertically spaced apart upper and lower holding constructions containing a series of horizontally aligned holding device cooperating fasteners for mutual engagement with a plurality of hair extensions or hairpieces primary fasteners within the initially open interior of the hair extension holding construction. The headband opposite ends having a pair of horizontally spaced apart linking rings or loops. A clasp is enabled for strap and crossbar-action fastening through the linking rings or loops, or may be constructed as a simple link with opposing ends for grasping the loops. In this way, the headband may be drawn into a continuous closed loop for improved fit and concealment of the attached hair extension.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to headbands especially headbands with hair attachments for supplementing the natural hair of the wearer and more particularly to a headband and hair extension holding construction capable of adjustably encircling the head of the wearer, whereby a plurality of hair extensions, including hairpieces, may be detachably held in the headband and hair extension holding construction as an item worn by the wearer to supplement hair, preventing damage to the natural hair of the wearer and providing configurability to the hair extensions attached in the hair extension holding construction for concealment and with comfort.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Hairpieces and hair extensions are well known in the art to address problems associated with hair loss and a desire to supplement hair. A number of attempts have been made to attach or apply human or synthetic hair to the natural hai...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]The present invention provides a specially designed headband and hair extension holding construction for holding and supporting a plurality of hair extensions, including hairpieces, for supplementing the natural hair of the wearer. The headband and hair extension holding construction is generally suited for attaching supplemental hair to an item worn as opposed to the natural hair of the wearer preventing damage and discomfort to the natural hair and head of the wearer, and is particularly suited for supplementing the natural hair of the wearer and simulating the appearance of healthy, thick, long and voluminous hair, especially for those desiring to hide, disguise, or at least minimize the appearance of hair loss.

[0017]The headband and hair extension holding construction further comprises an adjustment clasp that is designed for increasing or decreasing the circumference of the headband forming a continuous closed loop for improved fit and concealment of the hair extensions primary fastening means encased in the hair extension holding construction that will not move under the stress resulting from the wearer's movements.

[0018]The headband and hair extension holding construction may be made from any suitable natural or synthetic fabric material stitched or otherwise fastened together to form the headband and hair extension holding construction. In a preferred embodiment, the headband and hair extension holding construction contains flexible material made of fabric for the holding device cooperating fastening means located in the holding constructions and the adjustment clasp located at the nape of the neck to help keep the headband and hair extension holding construction and attached hair extensions securely in place. The means for securing the headband and hair extension holding construction together may encompass any means known in the art of securing fabric. The present novel solutions are inexpensive, easy to apply, prevent damage to the natural hair of the wearer and are comfortable to wear.

[0021]A further objective is to provide such an invention capable of holding and supporting a plurality of hair extensions, including hairpieces, for supplementing the natural hair of the wearer that may be detachably held in the headband and hair extension holding construction for concealment and with comfort.

[0022]A still further objective is to provide such an invention capable of providing a means for selectively adjusting the hair extensions to fit the headband and hair extension holding construction, and in a manner where the hair extensions will not move apart or closer together or change their configuration during wear.

[0023]A final objective is to provide such an invention capable of holding and supporting an outer garment, specifically an outer garment that may function as a scarf which may be drawn through the external holding straps and tied at the nape of the neck to provide wearer ease of use and a further plurality of hairstyles when worn in conjunction with the attached hair extensions.

Problems solved by technology

However, these attempts tend to stress to the natural hair of the wearer, and as this occurs, coupled with the weight of the supplemental hair as worn and hairstyling, further causing damage to the natural hair of the wearer and with discomfort.

Such headbands, however, present a problem as arc shaped headbands tend to be secured at the sides of the wearer's head, causing friction and discomfort to develop when worn, resulting in further significant problems with movement and displacement of the headbands.

Furthermore, headbands made from plastics, steels and metals tend to be hard, nonflexible, and uncomfortable to wear.

Especially for such headbands made with gripping teeth, there is a significant problem with damaging the natural hair of the wearer.

Furthermore, especially for large areas of hair loss, there is a significant problem with coverage as hairpieces are not generally versatile.

However, the prior art does not teach a headband and hair extension holding construction made of fabric for comfort including an adjustment clasp for increasing or decreasing the circumference of the headband forming a continuous closed loop that will not move under the stress resulting from the wearer's movements, is capable of covering large areas of hair loss as well as for supplementing the length or thickness of the hair of the wearer, providing for a plurality of hair extensions, including hairpieces, that may be detachably held in the headband and hair extension holding construction, preventing damage to the natural hair of the wearer and providing configurability to the hair extensions attached in the hair extension holding construction for concealment and with comfort.

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