Hair extension foundation cap system

Abstract

A foundation cap system for attaching hair extensions, the foundation cap system including an elastomeric cap defining an outside surface and an opening into an inner chamber defined by an inside surface of the elastomeric cap; and at least one flat sewing strand extending along the outside surface to define a plurality of generally parallel strand portions over at least a portion of the outer surface.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to hair extensions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cap system which defines a foundation for sewing or weaving hair extensions to the wearer's head.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A hair weave is human or artificial hair, i.e. hair extension, utilized for the integration with one's natural hair. Weaves can alter one's appearance for long or short periods of time by adding further hair to one's natural hair or by covering the natural hair all together with human or synthetic hairpieces. Weaving additional human or synthetic pieces can enhance one's hair by giving it volume, length and adding color without the damage of chemicals or adopting a different hair texture than that of their own.[0003]With weave or sew-in hair extensions, the wearer's natural hair is typically braided in “tracks” and wefts of hair are woven (with thread) onto the braids. The tracks are usually cornrows, braided in the direction...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a system for attaching hair extensions using a foundation cap. The cap has an elastomeric material with an opening and a flat sewing strand along its outside surface. The sewing strand has multiple parallel parts along its outer surface. This design helps to securely attach the hair extensions to the cap and provides a more comfortable fit on the head.

Problems solved by technology

The process of braiding the hair to form the tracks is time consuming and often is expensive.

Additionally, prolonged braiding of the user's hair may have negative effects which may be exacerbated when the hair is braided at a high level of tension.

Furthermore, the weight of extensions can put additional stress on the roots.

It is further noted that some potential users do not have sufficient hair density to form the tracks, for example, a person with naturally thin hair or a person that has lost their hair, either naturally or as a result of, for example, chemotherapy.

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