Method and device for applying hair extensions

Abstract

An improved wefted hair extension method and device that is an improvement upon the standard weft with any grade, shade or texture of hair attached. Extending from the top of the weft are pairs of threads going exactly through the center of the weft. Each pair of threads has a round tipped guide in place of a needle and thread to navigate the thread through the braid. The time spent in application of the wefted hair to the person's natural hair is greatly reduced by use of precisely positioned and pre-threaded attachment threads that can be placed along the length of the wearers braid and quickly secured.

Description

RELATED TO U.S. APPLICATION DATA[0001]N / AFIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to hair supplementation, and more specifically relates to welted hair extensions and methods of application.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Weaving Hair is manufactured and distributed in two forms: with and without a weft. Non welted hair is called “bulk hair” and is used for such methods as braiding and stranding. Wefted hair or “tracks” are extensions held together with a band of fine threads. The term “native hair” is used to refer to the hair that is naturally growing from the scalp of the wearer. Supplemental hair refers to the weave or additional hair that is being added to the hair of the wearer. When forming the braided native hair (or base), supplemental hair may be added to the native hair of the wearer.[0004]There are currently four main methods by which wefted hair is applied. The two most common are by sew-in and glue-in (or bonding). The sew-in method entails ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The object of the present invention is to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages of prior hair extensions and provide a wefted hair extension that is affordable, and easy to use. It is a further object of this invention to provide a wefted hair extension that is more securely attachable to natural hair.

[0012]It is a further object of this invention to provide a weft wherein the thread has been placed precisely through the middle of the weft to eliminate insecurity, and the time-consuming and seemingly unattainable task of consistently hand stitching through the weft.

[0013]It is also an object of this invention to eliminate the possible bulging and bulking up of the weft that occurs when the weft is unevenly and incorrectly attached to the natural hair.

[0014]It is also an object of this invention to preclude the requirement of purchasing additional materials such as a needle, thread, or an adhesive to attach the weft to the braided hair.

[0015]It is a further object of this invention to provide a wefted hair extension that can be attached more quickly than prior art wefted hair without compromising the security of the attachment.

[0016]It is also an object of this invention to provide a wefted hair method that is simple in its application, thereby eliminating the need for technical training or professional application.

Problems solved by technology

Threading the needle takes time and requires a great deal of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

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