Synthetic hair extensions and methods for making the same

Abstract

A method for making synthetic hair extensions is provided. According to the method, raw material including polypropylene resin is mixed, the raw material is extruded to produce polypropylene yarn, some of the polypropylene yarn is formed into a hank, the ends of the yarn are pressed between the sheets of a press such that the ends abut a lip of one of the sheets, and the hank of yarn with the press is passed through a conveyor furnace to relax the yarn. Also provided is a mixture for extrusion into polypropylene yarn. The mixture comprises polypropylene resin, 2-8% magnesium stearate, 3-8% dye, and optionally 1-4% flame retardant (percentages by weight relative to weight of polypropylene resin).

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to hair extensions, and more specifically to synthetic hair extensions and methods for making the same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In general, hair extensions are additional hair that is used to add volume, length, and depth to a natural hairline. Braiding, bonding and weaving, and hair extension clip-ins are some popular hair extension methods. Depending on the wearer's requirements, budget, and hair type and length, hair extensions are typically chosen after consulting a hair expert. Hair extensions are safe and trusted by women all over the world for solving issues related to thinning hair, hair loss, and even balding. Women of any age can use hair extensions.[0003]In the past, there were only human hair extensions made of real human hair. These human hair extensions are expensive and their availability is limited. As a result, the use of human hair extensions was limited to the wealthy and famous. Now there...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a mixture for extrusion into polypropylene yarn, which includes polypropylene resin, magnesium stearate, dye, and optionally flame retardant. The mixture is used to make synthetic hair extensions, which involves extruding the mixture, forming it into a hank, pressing the ends of the yarn between sheets, and passing it through a conveyor furnace to relax it. The technical effect of the invention is to improve the quality and consistency of the synthetic hair extensions that are made.

Problems solved by technology

These human hair extensions are expensive and their availability is limited.

As a result, the use of human hair extensions was limited to the wealthy and famous.

However, human hair extensions are more expensive than synthetic extensions, require constant care and attention like real human hair, and can be sourced in an unhygienic manner.

But conventional synthetic hair extensions typically are distinguishable from human hair, have an unnatural feel, break easily, and are difficult to incorporate and style.

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