Wrap device and method for curling hair

Abstract

A wrap curling device is disclosed which comprises a triangular or quadrilateral shaped, dual-sided pouch which further comprises a heat absorbent material. The heat absorbent material will preferably gain moisture from the air as it is heated. The exterior of the pouch is preferably constructed of a breathable fabric that is durable enough to withstand slight stretching and rolling after being heated for short periods of time. The wrap is capable of curling an entire head of hair at one time, without prior sectioning of the hair, and can be left in the hair and worn in a bun as a fashion accessory. A method of using the wrap is also disclosed.

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CLAIM TO PRIORITY[0001]This application claims the benefit of 35 U.S.C. §119 and the filing date of provisional application 61 / 294,799, filed Jan. 13, 2010.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to the field of beauty products. More specifically, the invention relates to hair curling devices and methodsBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Hair curling has been desirable, especially within the fashion industry, for many decades; however the biggest drawbacks are that the hair curling process can be complicated, elaborate and take a large amount of time. Most hair curling devices employ some variation of roller or multiple rollers that are placed in the hair itself. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,116,250 to Buheitel, U.S. Pat. No. 6,659,108 to Hardenbrook, and U.S. Pat. No. 6,990,986 to Valentini all use variations of the roller or some form of tube-shaped device to curl hair. Using these tube-shaped devices is time consuming because each must individually be placed within a ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]A wrap curling device is disclosed which comprises a triangular or quadrilateral shaped, dual-sided pouch which further comprises a heat absorbent material. The heat absorbent material will preferably gain moisture from the air as it is heated. The exterior of the pouch is preferably constructed of a breathable fabric tha

Problems solved by technology

Hair curling has been desirable, especially within the fashion industry, for many decades; however the biggest drawbacks are that the hair curling process can be complicated, elaborate and take a large amount of time.

Using these tube-shaped devices is time consuming because each must individually be placed within a section of hair that is divided or separated out from the rest of the hair.

In addition, they usually must be worn for long periods of time, can be uncomfortable to wear for extended periods and are unattractive.

Although they can curl hair in less time than a simple mechanical curler, the process can involve a lot of effort on the part of the user.

Unfortunately, this means these devices can not be used passively and do not allow a user to pursue other tasks while the hair is being curled.

A third method of curling hair involves treatment with chemicals, however this can also requires a large amount of time if different segments or portions of hair must separated out.

This method is also not as convenient because hair must be allowed to dry.

It can also be very expensive if done professionally and the over-use of chemicals can actually damage and thin the hair over time.

Additionally, the presently disclosed device and method offers a quick, convenient and simple solution that none of the previous mechanisms have suggested, and up until this point in time have not been able to solve.

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