Hair extension apparatus and method of using same

Abstract

A hair extension apparatus includes a plurality of hair strands attached to a support structure configured for positioning on the wearer's head. The support structure can have an upper member defining an upper edge of the support structure, a lower member defining a lower edge of the support structure functionally attached at opposed ends to the upper member, a plurality of lace segments attached to the upper member and the lower member, and a plurality of wefts functionally attached to the lower member and the lace segments. The wefts can be positioned in substantially perpendicular orientation to the lace segments. The wefts and lace segments can be made of an elastic material, so that the support structure is stretchable in vertical and horizontal directions. A plurality of hair engaging members can be attached to the support structure to engage the natural hair of the wearer's head.

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TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 023,630, filed Jan. 25, 2008. The present invention relates to an apparatus for positioning on a person's head. One particular embodiment of the invention comprises a self-applicable one-piece clip-in hair extension apparatus having a two way stretch construction. The apparatus can be positioned from temple to temple on the head of a wearer in such a manner that it supplements the natural hair of the wearer, thereby allowing for longer and thicker hair, thus increasing the volume of hair from the right temple of the wearers head and over to the left temple of the wearers head.[0002]For various reasons, many people desire to acquire hair that is longer and thicker than that which they naturally posses. As hair grows at the rate of approximately less than one inch per month, many people find that it is exceedingly difficult to acquire a contemporary hairstyle in...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide an easy to use, comfortable to wear, self applicable two-way stretch one-piece clip-in hair extension.

[0007]Another object of the present invention is to provide a self applicable one-piece clip-in hair extension, in which the wearers' natural hair may be integrated through the provided openings, therefore further securing the hair addition without the use of chemicals, glues or assistance of hair stylists.

[0009]Another embodiment of the invention comprises a hair attachment device or hair addition that is releasably attached to the hair of a wearer in order to provide the appearance of longer, thicker fuller and or highlighted hair without the use of chemicals that can damage the wearers hair and / or scalp. The one-piece clip-in hair extension allows the wearer to change the appearance of their hair without chemical damage in order to achieve fashion styles that use longer hair, or simply to enhance their appearance by achieving particular hair designs heretofore impossible without the aid of a wig and or damaging chemicals.

[0010]Another embodiment of the invention comprises a quantity of natural or synthetic hair wefts that are attached or secured at one end by a stretch weft construction, and attached to a foundation constructed of breathable two-way stretch elastic lace, and a relatively dense lace fabric material. As such, the apparatus is highly stretchable and can be stretched both vertically and horizontally to provide a comfortable fit for the wearer. The apparatus can be shaped so as to engage the frontal left temple, the rear of the wearers head and the frontal right temple portion of the persons head with the sides extending downwardly and rearwardly adjacent the ears of the human head in a path which generally follows that of the hair line. When the self applicable two-way stretch one-piece clip-in hair extension apparatus is properly applied the wearer is able to comb or brush a portion of their natural hair onto the hair extension. This method produces a completely natural and inconspicuous appearance to the on-looker while promoting free flowing longer and thicker hair.

[0012]According to another embodiment of the invention, a support structure for use in the hair extension apparatus comprises an upper member defining an upper edge of the support structure, a lower member defining a lower edge of the support structure functionally attached at opposed ends to the upper member, a plurality of substantially vertical members functionally attached to the upper member and the lower member, and a plurality of substantially horizontal members functionally attached to the lower member. The substantially vertical members and the substantially horizontal members are comprised of an elastic material, so that the support structure is stretchable in vertical and horizontal directions.

Problems solved by technology

As hair grows at the rate of approximately less than one inch per month, many people find that it is exceedingly difficult to acquire a contemporary hairstyle in a reasonable time.

For example, wigs provide a quick and simple means to achieve longer hair, however, they do not present a fully natural appearance, a condition that leads to their recognition when they are being worn.

These techniques and systems also suffer from several drawbacks as they are relatively expensive and time consuming to acquire, and frequently discomfit the wearer during application as well as it may be difficult to maintain.

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