Wig

Abstract

A wig optimized to reduce sweating effects, itching and other discomforts, while maintaining a natural appearance and feel, comprises a front and top first wig region with welded lace. A second region provided below in relation to the front and top first region, comprises further lace material which is more amenable to trimming at edges without leaving the edges ragged and sharp to the touch. Hairs are knotted to the lace region and third region is located to rear of the first region and comprises soft, stretchable material made with holes for breathability. Lastly, a wicking material lining is located at various regions and comprises bamboo material which is located to contact a wearer's scalp and reduce sweating effects.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 300,934 filed on Feb. 3, 2010, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to wigs and, more particularly to wigs that optimize the natural appearance and feel of the wigs and reduce sweating effects, itching and other discomforts of prior art wigs.[0003]The wigs described herein were created in specific response to the most common issues experienced by wig wearers, particularly those suffering form cancer or alopecia, with their attendant problems of complete or substantial hair loss, sweating bouts and the like.[0004]A standard regular wig can at times be heavy and itchy. It can cause sweating and irritation. Some of the most common complaints from wig wearers are that wigs are itchy, heavy, uncomfortable, and fit poorly. Numerous women have reported severe skin ...

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Benefits of technology

[0002]The present invention relates to wigs and, more particularly to wigs that optimize the natural appearance and feel of the wigs and reduce sweating effects, itching and other discomforts of prior art wigs.

[0006]In general, the objectives of the present disclosure include stopping excessive perspiration. Not only will the wig not cause sweating but actually remove the moisture of normal sweating more effectively, as compared to prior art wigs, keeping the skin cool and dry.

[0007]Another objective is to render the look of the wigs more natural, both at the edges where the appearance must blend undetectably into the natural scalp color and skin texture and at the locations of hair parts or the like (where the wig net to which the hairs are attached is visible), by designing the wig to mimic the appearance of hair growing from the underlying scalp skin.

[0008]A still further objective is to provide a wig which the wearer can treat as though it was her own hair, as by allowing it to be washed on the head while showering, and to be combed and blow dried while on the head, in the manner of natural hair.

Problems solved by technology

A standard regular wig can at times be heavy and itchy.

It can cause sweating and irritation.

Some of the most common complaints from wig wearers are that wigs are itchy, heavy, uncomfortable, and fit poorly.

Numerous women have reported severe skin irritation caused by wearing wigs.

One of the common issues for a wig wearer is the discomfort caused by sweating.

Additionally, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy sometimes experience hot flashes and thus tend to perspire more.

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