Hair wrap with outer waterproof shield

Abstract

A double-layered hair wrap / bathing cap keeps the hair up and away from the face and nape of the neck. A first stretchable layer confines the hair while a second waterproof layer protects the confined hair from getting wet and / or soiled from facial or bathing products.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of an earlier filed provisional application, application No. 62 / 070,430, filed Aug. 25, 2014, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to headbands or hair wraps and bathing caps or shower caps used for confining and protecting the hair and more specifically to an aesthetically pleasing, quick and easy to apply hair wrap with an outer waterproof shield for keeping the hair away from the face and neck and further, for protecting the hair from getting wet, soiled, oily or sticky.BACKGROUND ART[0003]The main function of headbands or hair wraps is to confine the hair to varying degrees. Often, it is desirable to completely confine the hair, such as when a person is engaged in activities such as cleansing the face over a sink. Depending upon the length and style of a person's hair, many headbands require that pins, clips and other hair-hold...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a one-piece, double-layered hair wrap with an outer waterproof shield that can be easily applied. It protects the hair from getting wet and soiled, while also confining it up and away from the face and neck. The hair wrap has a secure fitting, allows the hair to breathe, and can be produced in various colors and prints for decorative and fashionable options. Overall, the invention solves the problem of excessive time and effort in tucking the hair into a head covering and provides a convenient and comfortable solution for keeping the hair protected and dry.

Problems solved by technology

Depending upon the length and style of a person's hair, many headbands require that pins, clips and other hair-holding devices be additionally used and can be time consuming and often still prove ineffective.

While the hair wrap described in this patent is effective in confining the hair, it does not offer a waterproof feature.

Also, this hair wrap, with its signature pouch, allows the confined hair to drop below the nape of the neck, which can be inconvenient to those wishing to keep the hair dry while immersing the neck into a bath, pool, or tub of water, especially if the water is agitated as in a hot tub or splashing as when a person engages in water aerobics.

Besides being time consuming and frustrating to apply, shower caps shift, do not breathe, do not offer full protection against moisture at the hairline, are not aesthetically pleasing and can cause creases or lines in the forehead of the wearer.

However, the invention does not address difficulty of application in the necessity of the user to tuck the hair and is likely expensive to produce.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,560,784 discusses the failing of shower caps to securely hold the confined hair in place thereby preventing the cap from shifting and becoming ineffective.

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