Hair cutting template

Abstract

The haircut template is a head device having a plurality of upper blade rows in the shape of a head and a plurality of vertically arranged lower blade rows. The peripheral edge of the device has the shape of a common hairline. The template can be movably secured around the head of the user by an adjustable strap.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0007] This PCT patent application claims priority to U.S. utility patent application No. 17 / 860,376, filed on July 8, 2022, under 35 USC 111(a), entitled "Hair Cutting Template." The contents of this related utility patent application are incorporated herein by reference to the extent they do not conflict with or limit this document. Technical Field

[0008] The present invention generally relates to a hair cutting template. Background Art

[0009] People around the world frequently visit hair salons or barbershops to get their hair cut. Some may be happy to do so, but many prefer to avoid the trip and expense of a professional haircut. This is almost certainly true for those with less complicated hair styles.

[0010] In order to facilitate the untrained user to cut their own hair, there are many devices on the market that promote easy do-it-yourself hair cutting solutions. However, these products are often not cheap, nor as easy to use as they may initially appear. Therefore, there is a need for a device that provides the user with a safe and affordable way to cut their hair. The development of the hair cutting template addresses this need. Summary of the invention

[0011] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a hair cutting template having a band configured for cleaning a user's head, a band horizontal portion and a front band, a first guide vertically adjusted to the band, a second guide first portion horizontally adjusted to the band (fitting to completely cover and fit with the first portion at the back of the user's head, terminating at the bottom of the back of the user's head, from the first back end of the hair downward), a second guide second portion horizontally adjusted to the band (fitting to completely cover and fit with the second portion at the back of the user's head, terminating at the bottom of the back of the user's head, from the second back end of the hair downward), a third guide first portion horizontally adjusted to the band (fitting to completely cover and fit with the first side of the user's head, terminating at the bottom of the first side of the user's head, from the first side end of the hair downward), a third guide second portion horizontally adjusted to the band (fitting to completely cover and fit with the second side of the user's head, terminating at the bottom of the second side of the user's head, from the second side end of the hair downward). The band includes a band vertical portion.

[0012] The band is adjustable to fit a number of different sized user's heads. The first guide is adapted to completely cover the top of the user's head, generally conforming to its shape, terminating at the user's forehead (directly on or further downward relative to the front band). The first guide includes a plurality of tines spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from a first guide track that is parallel to each other, allowing a number of hair portions on the top of the user's head to extend through to assist in styling. The second guide first portion includes a plurality of tines spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from a second guide first track that is parallel to each other, allowing a first rear portion of the hair at the back of the user's head to extend through to assist in styling. The second guide second portion includes a plurality of tines spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from a second guide first track that is parallel to each other, allowing a second rear portion of the hair at the back of the user's head to extend through to assist in styling. The third guide first portion includes a plurality of tines spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from a third guide first track, allowing a first side portion of the hair on a first side of the user's head to extend through to assist in styling. The third guide second portion includes a plurality of tines equally spaced from one another and extending from the third guide second track to allow a portion of the second side of the hair on the second side of the user's head to extend therethrough to aid in styling.

[0013] The vertical portion of the band may have an inner side shaped to fit roughly the back of the user's head. The horizontal portion of the band may include a front edge extending horizontally coextensively from the bottom edge of the vertical portion of the band. The horizontal portion of the band may extend from the back of the user's head over a lot of hair to allow styling. The band may be made of a resilient, washable and stainless steel group material that can withstand high temperatures and one or more chemicals related to hair care. The front band can firmly fix the hair cutting template around the user's forehead so as to separate the hair cutting template into a plurality of upper regions, help to style the top of the user's head from the lower region, help to style the back of the user's head, the first side of the user's head and the second side of the user's head. The front band may include a plurality of buckles adjacent to a pair of distal ends. The buckles can be removably attached to a plurality of complementary buckles located on a plurality of outer surfaces of the distal ends of the vertical portion of the band. The buckles can be selected from a group consisting of a plurality of permanent buckles, a plurality of rivets, a plurality of removable buckles, a plurality of snaps or a plurality of magnets. The front strap may be elastic or rigid to provide manual adjustment to determine the fit to the user's forehead.

[0014] The front strap may include an adjustment mechanism. The front strap may be attached or partially wrapped in the vertical portion of the cuff. The first guide track may have a shape and length that allows its inner side to be nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the inner surface of the vertical portion of the cuff. The first guide track may be at least one upper extender, each formed on its inner surface, extending its width partially or coextensively. The second guide first track may allow its upper side to be nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the first rear portion of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the cuff. The second guide first track may have a shape and length that allows its upper side to be nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the first rear portion of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the cuff. The second guide second track may have a shape and length that allows its upper side to be nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the second rear portion of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the cuff. The third guide first track may have a shape and length that allows its upper side to be nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the first side of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the cuff.

[0015] The third guide second track can have its upper side nested thereon when movably and adjustably attached to the first side of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the cuff. The surface facing the upper surface of the second guide first track, the second guide second track, the third guide first track and the third guide second track includes a plurality of lower rails, each of which can be formed therein and extend partially or coextensively its width. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following description, appended claims and accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 is an environmental perspective view of a hair cutting template according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 is a side environmental view of a template according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3 is a rear environment view of a template according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 4 is a top environmental view of a template according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5 is a top front perspective environmental view of a template according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 6 is a rear bottom perspective environmental side view of a template according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 7Shown is an upper and lower adjustable rail of a template according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 8 Shown are upper and lower extenders partially inserted into respective upper and lower adjustable rails for a template according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Description Key

[0026] 10 Haircut Templates

[0027] 12a Vertical part of the strap

[0028] 12b Horizontal part of the strap

[0029] 12c Front strap

[0030] 13 With fastener

[0031] 14 Upper track

[0032] 15 Lower rail

[0033] 17 Upper extender

[0034] 18 Lower extender

[0035] 22 First Guide

[0036] 23 First guide track

[0037] 24a Second guide part 1

[0038] 24b Second guide part 2

[0039] 24c Third Guide Part 1

[0040] 24d Third Guide Part 2

[0041] 25a Second guide first track

[0042] 25b Second guide, second track

[0043] 25c Third guide first track

[0044] 25d Third guide second track

[0045] 40 Chin strap

[0046] H Hair

[0047] B Back of head

[0048] F Forehead

[0049] T Head

[0050] S1 First side of the head

[0051] S2 Second side of the head DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The following disclosure is provided to describe various embodiments of a hair cutting template 10 configured to assist in professionally cutting hair H without the help of another person. In addition, the template 10 can be used to cut the hair H of another person, and can also be used to cut one's own hair H. The template 10 will determine the preset hair H lengths for different sides S1, S2 of the user's head. The template 10 will have different sizes, adjustments, or connections to allow different head sizes B, F, T, S1, S2 to fit inside the template 10. The template 10 can be configured to look like a curved comb-like device. The template 10 will include horizontal lines for the top of the user's head T and vertical lines for the sides S1, S2 of the user's head and the back B of the user's head.

[0053] The skilled artisan will appreciate other embodiments and uses of the invention that extend beyond the examples of this disclosure. Terms contained in any claim that may appear in any non-provisional patent application that has not yet been filed should be interpreted as defined in this disclosure. The singular form should be interpreted as contemplating and disclosing the plural form. Likewise, the plural form should also be interpreted as contemplating and disclosing the singular form. Unless otherwise indicated, conjunctions should be interpreted as including.

[0054] Expressions such as "at least one (1) of A, B, and C" should be interpreted to allow any one of A, B, or C alone or in combination with the remaining elements. In addition, such a group may include multiple instances of one (1) or more elements of the group, which may be included with the other elements of the group. Unless expressly stated otherwise, all numbers, measurements, and values ​​are approximate.

[0055] Various aspects of the present disclosure will now be described in detail without limitation. The inclusion of any alternative labels should not be construed by the skilled reader as limiting in any respect. Reference is now made to Figure 1-Figure 7 , an illustrative hair cutting template 10 that can be used to cut hair H is described herein. The hair cutting template 10 can be used to cut one's own hair H or to cut the hair H of another person without assistance.

[0056] Template 10 includes a band 11 configured to clean a user's head B, T, S1, S2 and adjustable to accommodate different sizes of the user's head B, F, T, S1, S2. Band 11 also includes a band vertical portion 12a, a band horizontal portion 12b, and a front band 12c. Band vertical portion 12a and band horizontal portion 12b are preferably a single structure made of a resilient, washable, stainless steel material that can withstand high temperatures and chemicals typically associated with hair care. Band vertical portion 12a has a height of approximately 1 to 2 inches (1-2 inches) and has a shape that generally fits the inside of the back of the user's head B. Band horizontal portion 12b has a front edge that extends horizontally coextensively from the bottom edge of band vertical portion 12a. Opposite outer edges of band horizontal portion 12b terminate at approximately 1-2 inches (1-2 inches) from band vertical portion 12a. Band horizontal portion 12b should preferably extend over the hair H of the back of the user's head B to allow styling.

[0057] The front strap can securely hold the template 10 around the user's forehead F so as to separate the template 10 into an upper region to help shape the top of the user's head T from the lower region, to help shape the back B of the user's head, the first side S1 of the user's head, and the second side S2 of the user's head. Figure 1-Figure 4 In the first embodiment shown, the front strap 12c has a plurality of buckles 13 adjacent to the distal end. These buckles 13 can be removably attached to complementary buckles located on the outer surface of the distal end of the vertical portion 12a of the cuff. Such buckles 13 can be permanent, such as rivets, or removable, such as snaps or magnets. The front strap 12c can be elastic or rigid, and the number of buckles 13 provided for manual adjustment can determine the fit to the user's forehead F. There can also be an adjustment mechanism on the front strap 12c. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the second embodiment provides for where the front strap 12c is secured or partially wrapped within a similar position to the vertical portion 12a of the cuff as described in the first embodiment.

[0058] The first guide 22 is vertically adjustable to the cuff 11, preferably conforming to completely cover the top of the user's head T, generally conforming to its shape, terminating at the user's forehead F (directly on the front band 12c or further downward relative to the front band 12c). The first guide 22 includes a plurality of tines preferably spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from a first guide track 23 parallel to each other, although other modes are contemplated. The spacing of the tines is configured to allow a portion of the hair H of the top of the user's head T to extend over to help shape. The first guide track 23 has a shape and length that enables its inner side to be nested therein when it is movably and adjustably attached to the inner surface of the vertical portion 12a of the cuff. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of tines are parallel from back to front.

[0059] A closer look Figure 7 and Figure 8 , showing a more detailed view of the detachable connection of the first guide 22 to the cuff 11. The first guide track 23 has at least one (1) upper extender 17, each formed on its inner surface (i.e., the surface facing the inner surface of the cuff vertical portion 12a), extending its width partially or coextensively. On the inner surface of the cuff vertical portion 12a (i.e., the surface facing the inner surface of the first guide track 23) are a plurality of upper rails 14, each formed therein, extending its width partially or coextensively. The number of upper rails 14 should be equal to or exceed the number of upper extenders 17. The shape of the upper rails 14 should match the shape of the upper extenders 17 so that the upper extenders 17 and the first guide 22 itself can move vertically therein, thereby enabling the cuff 11 to be vertically adjusted by the cuff vertical portion 12a.

[0060] It is also contemplated that other embodiments may fall within the scope of the present invention, such as an embodiment in which the upper rail 14 is located on the first guide 22 and the upper extender 17 is located on the vertical portion 12a of the cuff. In the exemplary embodiment, the number of upper rails 14 and upper extenders 17 is three (3). It should be understood that there may be more than one (1) pair of upper rails 14 / upper extenders 17. In some embodiments, the first guide 22 may be integrally connected to the cuff 11, or connected by a friction fit, a press fit, a mating attachment, a dovetail connection, a clip, a barb, a tongue and groove, a thread, a magnet, and / or a key / keyway. It is preferred that the final resting position of the first guide 22 relative to the desired vertical position of the cuff 11 is stable. It is contemplated that resting points used with the present invention to further enhance the stability of the desired vertical position.

[0061] The second guide first part 24 is horizontally adjustable to the band 11, preferably conforming to completely cover the first part of the back of the user's head B and conforming to its shape, terminating at the bottom of the back of the user's head B, preferably from the first rear end of the hair H and further down. The first rear of the hair H is described here as the rear left side. The second guide first part 24a includes a plurality of tines preferably spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from the second guide first track 25a parallel to each other, although other modes are envisioned. The spacing of the tines is configured to allow a portion of the first rear of the hair H of the back of the user's head B to extend over to help shape. The second guide first track 25a has a shape and length that allows its upper side to be nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the first rear of the lower surface of the band horizontal part 12b. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of tines are parallel from top to bottom.

[0062] The second guide second part 24b is horizontally adjustable to the band 11, preferably fits completely over the second part of the user's head back B and fits its shape, terminating at the bottom of the user's head back B, preferably from the second rear end of the hair H and further down. The second rear of the hair H is described here as the rear right side. The second guide second part 24b includes a plurality of tines preferably spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from the second guide second track 25b parallel to each other, although other modes are envisioned. The spacing of the tines is configured to allow a portion of the second rear of the hair H of the user's head back B to extend over to help shape. The second guide second track 25b has a shape and length that allows its upper side to be nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the second rear of the lower surface of the band horizontal part 12b. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of tines are parallel from top to bottom.

[0063] The third guide first portion 24c is horizontally adjustable to the band 11, preferably conforming to completely cover the first side S1 of the user's head and conforming to its shape, terminating at the bottom of the first side S1 of the user's head, preferably further down from the end of the first side of the hair H. The first side of the hair H is described here as the left side. The third guide first portion 24c includes a plurality of tines preferably spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from a third guide first track 25c parallel to each other, although other modes are contemplated. The spacing of the tines is configured to allow a portion of the first side of the hair H of the first side S1 of the user's head to extend over to assist in styling. The third guide first track 25c has a shape and length such that its upper side is nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the first side of the lower surface of the band horizontal portion 12b. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of tines are parallel from top to bottom.

[0064] The third guide second portion 24d is horizontally adjustable to the band 11, preferably conforming to completely cover and conform to the shape of the second side S2 of the user's head, terminating at the bottom of the second side S2 of the user's head, preferably further down from the end of the second side of the hair H. The second side of the hair H is described as the right side here. The third guide second portion 24d includes a plurality of tines preferably spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from the third guide second track 25d parallel to each other, although other modes are envisioned. The spacing of the tines is configured to allow a portion of the second side of the hair H of the second side S2 of the user's head to extend over to help shape. The third guide second track 25d has a shape and length that allows its upper side to be nested thereon when it is movably and adjustably attached to the second side of the lower surface of the band horizontal portion 12b. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of tines are parallel from top to bottom.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, the combined circumferential width of the second guide first part 24a, the second guide second part 24b, the third guide first part 24c, and the third guide second part 24d is coextensive with the circumferential width of the band horizontal portion 12b. The plurality of tines of each of the second guide first part 24a, the second guide second part 24b, the third guide first part 24c, and the third guide second part 24d can follow a conventional pattern to accommodate the different shapes of the hair H at the back of the head B, the first side S1 of the head, and the second side S2 of the head. In addition, the second guide first part 24a, the second guide second part 24b, the third guide first part 24c, and the third guide second part 24d can be formed into a shape that does not cover the ear, covers part of the ear, or completely covers the ear as required. In a preferred method of use, the hair H extending beyond the terminal edge of the plurality of tines confirms the hair H to be trimmed according to the desired shape of the template 10.

[0066] In some embodiments, a chin strap 40 is provided to add more stability to the template 10. The chin strap 40 has a first distal end that can be connected to some ends of the third guide first portion 24c and a second distal end that can be connected to some ends of the third guide second portion 24d. In some embodiments, the chin strap 40 can be elastic or rigid. In some other embodiments, a mechanism with the chin strap 40 can be provided to facilitate the fastening of the cuff 11 relative to the head H, which is independent of or fastened together with any adjustment mechanism present on the front strap 12c, such as a buckle, a three-slide adjuster, a hook and loop type fastener, etc.

[0067] Looking again more closely Figure 7 and Figure 8, showing a more detailed view of the removable connection of the second guide first part 24a, the second guide second part 24b, the third guide first part 24c and the third guide second part 24d, each of which is independent of the cuff 11. Each of the second guide first part 24a, the second guide second part 24b, the third guide first part 24c and the third guide second part 24d has at least one (1) lower extender 18, each formed on its upper surface (i.e., the surface facing the lower surface of the cuff horizontal portion 12b), extending its width partially or coextensively. On the lower surface of the cuff horizontal portion 12b (i.e., the surface facing the upper surface of the second guide first track 25a, the second guide second track 25b, the third guide first track 25c and the third guide second track 25d) is a plurality of lower rails 15, each formed therein, extending its width partially or coextensively. The number of lower rails 15 should be equal to or exceed the number of lower extenders 18. The shape of the lower rail 15 should match the shape of the lower extender 18 so that the lower extender 18 and the second guide first part 24a, the second guide second part 24b, the third guide first part 24c and the third guide second part 24d themselves can move horizontally independently therein, thereby enabling the cuff 11 to be horizontally adjusted through the cuff horizontal part 12b.

[0068] It is also contemplated that other embodiments may fall within the scope of the present invention, such as embodiments in which the lower rail 15 is located on the cuff horizontal portion 12b and the lower extender 18 is located on the second guide first track 25a, the second guide second track 25b, the third guide first track 25c, and the third guide second track 25. In the exemplary embodiment, the number of lower rails 15 and lower extenders 18 is four (4), with one (1) each on the second guide first track 25a, the second guide second track 25b, the third guide first track 25, and the third guide second track 25d. It should be understood that there may be more than one (1) pair of lower rails 15 / lower extenders 18. In some embodiments, the second guide first portion 24a, the second guide second portion 24b, the third guide first portion 24c, and the third guide second portion 24d may be integrally connected to the cuff 11, or connected by friction fit, press fit, mating attachment, dovetail connection, clip, barb, tongue and groove, thread, magnet, and / or key / keyway. It is preferred that the final resting position of the second guide first part 24a, second guide second part 24b, third guide first part 24c, third guide second part 24d is stable relative to the desired horizontal position of the cuff 11. It is envisaged that resting points for further enhancing the stability of the desired horizontal position can be used with the present invention.

[0069] In use, the first guide 22, the second guide first part 24a, the second guide second part 24b, the third guide first part 24c and the third guide second part 24d are independently adjusted to the desired length and height and style of the hair H relative to the band 11. The band 11 is located around the head B, F, T, S1, S2 and is adjusted to block and / or prevent the movement of the template 10 to improve the accuracy during the hair cutting process. The hair H is styled downward at the back and sides of the head B, S1, S2 and forward at the top of the head T. The opposite action is to comb the hair H upward at the back and sides of the head B, S1, S2 and comb the hair H back at the top of the head T. A cutting tool is used to trim the hair H extending from the first guide 22, the second guide first part 24a, the second guide second part 24b, the third guide first part 24c, and the third guide second part 24d. Repeat this process until the hair reaches the desired length. The template 10 is removed and any excess hair H around the ears is trimmed to the desired length. The template 10 allows the hairstyle to remain consistent when the template 10 is used to cut hair.

[0070] It should be understood that while the exemplary embodiment describes a template 10 that includes five (5) different guides (i.e., one (1) first guide 22, one (1) second guide first portion 24a, one (1) second guide second portion 24b, one (1) third guide first portion 24c, and one (1) third guide second portion 24d), other sizes, shapes, and numbers of discrete movable portions may be construed as falling within the overall scope of the present invention to provide different styles of desired styling of the hair H.

[0071] Although various aspects of the present invention have been described in the above disclosure, the description of the present disclosure is intended to illustrate but not limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is defined by the scope of the corresponding non-provisional invention patent application claims, rather than by the illustrations and embodiments provided in the above disclosure. After benefiting from the above disclosure, the skilled person will understand additional aspects of the present invention that can be implemented in alternative embodiments. Other aspects, advantages, embodiments and modifications belong to the scope of the corresponding non-provisional invention patent application claims.

Claims

1. A hair cutting template, comprising: a cuff configured for clearing a user's head, the cuff comprising a cuff vertical portion, a cuff horizontal portion, and a front strap, the cuff being adjustable to fit a plurality of different sized user's heads; a first guide vertically adjustable to the band, the first guide being adapted to completely cover the top of the user's head, generally conforming to its shape, terminating at the user's forehead (directly above or downward relative to the front band), the first guide including a plurality of tines equally spaced from one another and extending from mutually parallel first guide tracks, so that a plurality of hair portions on the top of the user's head can extend therethrough to aid in styling; The second guide first portion is adjusted horizontally to the band, adapted to completely cover and fit the first portion of the back of the user's head, terminating at the bottom of the back of the user's head and further downward from the first back end of the hair; the second guide first portion includes a plurality of tines equally spaced from each other and extending from the second guide first track parallel to each other, allowing the first back portion of the hair at the back of the user's head to extend over to assist in styling; The second guide second portion is adjusted horizontally to the band, fits and completely covers the second portion of the back of the user's head, and terminates at the bottom of the back of the user's head and further downward from the second back end of the hair; the second guide second portion includes a plurality of tines spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from the second guide second track parallel to each other, so that the second back portion of the hair at the back of the user's head can extend over to assist in styling; The first portion of the third guide is adjusted horizontally to the band, adapted to completely cover and fit the first side of the user's head, and terminates at the bottom of the first side of the user's head and further downward from the end of the first side of the hair; the first portion of the third guide includes a plurality of tines spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from the first track of the third guide, so that a portion of the first side of the hair on the first side of the user's head can extend therethrough to assist in styling; The third guide second portion is adjusted horizontally to the band, adapted to completely cover and generally fit the second side of the user's head, terminating at the bottom of the second side of the user's head, and further down from the second side end of the hair; the third guide second portion includes a plurality of pointed teeth spaced equidistantly from each other and extending from the third guide second track, so that a portion of the second side of the hair on the second side of the user's head can extend over to assist in styling.

2. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the vertical portion of the band has an inner side shaped to substantially fit the back of the user's head.

3. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the horizontal portion of the band includes a front edge extending horizontally coextensively from a bottom edge of the vertical portion of the band.

4. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the horizontal portion of the band extends from the back of the user's head over a lot of hair to allow styling.

5. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the band is made of a resilient, washable, stainless steel material capable of withstanding high temperatures and one or more chemicals associated with hair care.

6. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the front band securely secures the hair cutting template around the user's forehead to separate the hair cutting template into a plurality of upper regions to facilitate styling the top of the user's head from the lower region, to facilitate styling the back of the user's head, the first side of the user's head, and the second side of the user's head.

7. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the front strap includes a plurality of buckles adjacent a pair of distal ends.

8. The hair cutting template of claim 7, wherein the strap fasteners are removably attached to a plurality of complementary fasteners located on a plurality of outer surfaces distal to the vertical portion of the strap.

9. The hair cutting template of claim 7, wherein the fasteners are selected from the group consisting of a plurality of permanent fasteners, a plurality of rivets, a plurality of removable fasteners, a plurality of snaps, or a plurality of magnets.

10. The hair cutting template of claim 7, wherein the front band is elastic or rigid to provide manual adjustment to determine the fit to the user's forehead.

11. The hair cutting template of claim 7, wherein the front strap includes an adjustment mechanism.

12. The hair cutting template of claim 7, wherein the front band is attached to or partially wrapped within the vertical portion of the band.

13. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the first guide rail has a shape and length such that its inner side can nest thereon when movably and adjustably attached to the inner surface of the vertical portion of the band.

14. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the first guide rail has at least one upper extender, each formed on an inner surface thereof, extending partially or coextensively across its width.

15. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the second guide first track has its upper side nested thereon when movably and adjustably attached to the first rear portion of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the band.

16. The hair cutting template of claim 15, wherein the second guide first track has a shape and length such that its upper side nests thereon when movably and adjustably attached to the first rear portion of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the band.

17. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the second rail of the second guide has a shape and length such that its upper side is nested thereon when movably and adjustably attached to the second rear portion of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the band.

18. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the third guide first track has a shape and length such that its upper side is nested thereon when movably and adjustably attached to the first side of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the band.

19. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the third guide second track has its upper side nested thereon when movably and adjustably attached to the first side of the lower surface of the horizontal portion of the band.

20. The hair cutting template of claim 1, wherein the surface facing the upper surfaces of the second guide first track, the second guide second track, the third guide first track, and the third guide second track comprises a plurality of lower rails, each formed therein to extend partially or coextensively its width.

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