Braid-on wig hair extension

Abstract

The braid-on wig hair extension includes a base conforming closely to the wearer's head when installed, the base having an outer surface with display hair extending therefrom and an inner surface with a number of attachment tresses extending therefrom. The attachment tresses are combed together with tresses of the wearer's native hair, the combined wig attachment hair and native hair then being braided together to secure the wig to the wearer's head. Native hair not used for wig attachment may be dispensed with, e.g., by forming braids that conform closely to the wearer's scalp, removing the non-attachment hair, etc. The wig may be full or partial. The wig base may be impervious to the passage of the native hair of the wearer therethrough, or may be formed with pores through which the native hair of the wearer may be drawn for blending with wig display hair.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to hair accessories, and particularly to a braid-on wig hair extension that is secured in place by braiding internally disposed tresses of hair within the wig to the native hair of the wearer.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Wigs, toupees, and various embellishments to the native hair (i.e., the rooted, natural hair) or scalp have been known for a considerable time. Such hair embellishments were often used in the past to indicate rank, social status, or profession, and in certain cases and societies are still used in this manner. However, most wigs and hairpieces are presently used to enhance the appearance of the wearer by providing the appearance of a fuller or more highly styled hairdo or head of hair, as in most societies a full head of hair, particularly if the hair is styled nicely, is found to be more attractive than a balding scalp.[0005]A number of different m...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The braid-on wig hair extension may comprise various forms of partial or full wigs formed of natural human hair, synthetic hair, or a mixture of both. All of the wig embodiments include a base sheet having a configuration somewhat like a skull cap or the like, i.e., having an inner surface facing the scalp of the wearer and an opposite outer surface with the wig hair extending therefrom, the base sheet closely conforming to the head of the wearer when the wig is installed. However, the base further includes a number of wefts or tresses of hair (natural or synthetic) or other flexible strands of materi

Problems solved by technology

While such arrangements may be satisfactory in many instances, they still do not provide good security for the wig, and can lead to embarrassing situations when the wig slips from the wearer's head.

However, such mechanical attachment means often results in discomfort for the wearer as the hard and perhaps sharp attachments are pressed into the scalp by the overlying wig.

Obviously, such attachments as pins, combs, and clips cannot be used to secure such wigs or hairpieces to the head, due to their visibility through the transparent lace base of the hairpiece.

While such attachment may provide a more secure installation, particularly when bonded directly to the scalp, the chemicals can be irritating to the skin and can be quite difficult to remove.

The solvents that might be used for removal can be even harsher to the skin, and hair loss is a common occurrence with such attachment means.

However, this attachment method does have certain drawbacks, in that the threads may cut or otherwise damage the hair, particularly if they are drawn too tightly.

Also, care must be taken during the sewing operation that the stitching is not drawn too tightly, as this can cause some discomfort to the wearer.

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