Hairstyling Apparatus for Forming Curls of Different Sizes

Abstract

Provided is a hairstyling apparatus (1) for curling and smoothing hair, which includes: first and second elongate jaws (2, 3) which are pivotably movable relative to one another, the first jaw (2) having a first casing (6) supporting a first inner planar treatment surface (4), and the second jaw (3) having a second casing (7) supporting a second inner planar treatment surface (5), the inner surfaces (4, 5) being intended for pinching a lock of hair; and at least one heating element (41, 510) intended for heating at least one inner treatment surface (4, 5). The largest width (l1) of the first casing (6) is no greater than 90% of the largest width (l2) of the second casing (7). The first casing (6) and / or the second casing (7) is asymmetrical relative to the median plane in a longitudinal crosssection of said first casing (6) or said second casing (7), respectively.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention pertains to a hairstyling apparatus that can use steam and is designed for styling, through contact with the hair, and in particular, designed to straighten as well as curl a person's hair.STATE OF THE PRIOR ART[0002]Traditionally, there exist two different types of hairstyling apparatuses for straightening or curling: rollers, whether heated or not, a straightener or straightening iron and a curler or curling iron.[0003]Apparatuses of the straightening iron or curling iron type generally comprise two jaws that pivot with respect to one another around a shared axis, and each comprising one end that supports a treatment surface, at least one of the treatment surfaces being heated, the other being provided to bring the hair into contact with the first, particularly by switching from an open position of the jaws, enabling the insertion of the hair, to a closed position to put it in contact with the heating part.[0004]The straightener...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is for a device that uses steam to style hair, and the device is designed to be sturdy, durable and easy to use. The device has a groove inside that allows for easy handling of the comb or brush without causing excessive tension that could damage the comb. This groove is also important to protect the end of the accessory from any damage during storage or use. In summary, the device is designed to be a reliable and effective tool for styling hair.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, if the user wishes to use this apparatus to form curls by winding the lock around one or both of the covers, he will not manage to form a well-rounded curl or to form a very regular curl, nor to slide it in a fluid and regular fashion to undo the curl, once formed.

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