Waterproof Hair Sleeve

Abstract

A hair sleeve for maintaining a collection of the free end portions of a user's hair in a substantially dry state. The hair sleeve has a flexible and substantially waterproof body that extends from an open end to a closed end. The body defines an interior cavity that is sized for receiving the collection of free end portions through an opening in the body. A closure assembly selectively constricts the opening against the rooted portions of the user's hair to seal the collection of tip portions within the interior cavity, leaving the user's scalp exposed for washing.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to hair accessories, and in particular a waterproof hair sleeve for use in keeping the free end portions of a user's hair dry, while permitting the user's scalp and the rooted portions of the user's hair adjacent to the scalp to be washed.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]For individuals with longer hair, the process of washing, conditioning, drying, and styling their hair can require a significant amount of time. Shampooing too frequently can furthermore lead to frizzy, damaged hair. On the other hand, infrequent shampooing can result in a build-up of oil from the sebaceous glands of the scalp, resulting in hair that is greasy looking.[0003]Many individuals with longer hair use dry shampoo to reduce the oiliness of their hair. Dry shampoo is a powder or aerosol that is applied to the hair in order to absorb excess oil. While dry shampoos are useful in that they quickly reduce hair oiliness without getting the hair wet, they d...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a solution for reducing the oiliness of a user's hair during washing. It offers a waterproof hair sock that selectively covers the free end portions of the user's hair, while leaving the scalp and rooted portions of the hair exposed. This not only reduces the oiliness of the scalp and hair but also minimizes the damage caused by excessive shampooing, conditioning, drying, and styling. Additionally, the invention includes a closure assembly for selectively sealing the opening around the rooted portions of the user's hair to prevent water from flowing into the interior cavity while the scalp is being washed. Overall, the invention facilitates the care of the user's hair while keeping it in a substantially dry state.

Problems solved by technology

For individuals with longer hair, the process of washing, conditioning, drying, and styling their hair can require a significant amount of time.

Shampooing too frequently can furthermore lead to frizzy, damaged hair.

On the other hand, infrequent shampooing can result in a build-up of oil from the sebaceous glands of the scalp, resulting in hair that is greasy looking.

While dry shampoos are useful in that they quickly reduce hair oiliness without getting the hair wet, they do not thoroughly clean the hair as effectively as regular shampooing, and they can leave an unsightly powdery residue.

While this eliminates the need to dry and restyle their hair after every shower, it does nothing to clean the hair or reduce its oiliness.

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