Hair clip

Abstract

A hair clip has a first bow-like holding or clamping section, a second bow-like holding or clamping section extending parallel thereto, and a U-shaped connecting section which connects one of the ends of the clamping sections. The clamping sections connect to the ends of the “U”. The device is integrally made of plastic, in one piece.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA[0001]The present disclosure relates to a holding device for hair, in particular a hair clip or barrette.INTRODUCTION[0002]A plurality of hair clips is already well known from the prior art. They are used, for example, for pinning up or for the like draping of the hair.[0003]Conventional hair clips consist of two parallel parts of metal, which are connected at one end by a connecting piece in the form of a loop. The other free ends of the two parts are usually clad in silicone or a similarly soft material, thereby protecting hair and scalp from the sharp metal ends.[0004]A disadvantage of such hair clips is that they, mainly in order to hold the tension, are made of metal, which has some disadvantages as a material, such as breaking through material fatigue or loss of shape through frequent use, such as bending or wearing out. Furthermore, metal can rust, which is why such hair clips are not suitable for use in the shower or when wet. In addition, known metal hair clip...

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Benefits of technology

The present disclosure provides a holding device for hair that solves the problems of previous designs by ensuring high wearing comfort, long holdability, and hair friendliness. Additionally, the patent enables the creation of completely transparent or semi-transparent holding devices that would not be possible with metal components.

Problems solved by technology

A disadvantage of such hair clips is that they, mainly in order to hold the tension, are made of metal, which has some disadvantages as a material, such as breaking through material fatigue or loss of shape through frequent use, such as bending or wearing out.

Furthermore, metal can rust, which is why such hair clips are not suitable for use in the shower or when wet.

In addition, known metal hair clips are usually coated with a layer of paint, which, however, chips off over time.

This not only changes the visual impression of the hair clip, but can also damage the hair.

Individual hairs often hang in the clips when conventional hair clips are pulled out from the hair, which can cause unpleasant pulling or even tearing of individual hairs.

Another disadvantage is that the world's most common hair clip (so-called “bobby pin”) is used incorrectly by the majority of consumers.

Many consumers use hair clips by bending them open with their teeth, which can be harmful to the teeth.

In addition, there is a risk that color or metal particles get into the mouth.

It was previously not possible to produce a transparent hair clip through the use of metal as a material.

This is not possible when metal components are provided in or outside the components of the holding device.

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