Hair extensions and / or thickening

Abstract

Hair extension and / or thickening arrangement comprising a first hair extension and / or thickening arrangement consisting of a first support element and first hairs attached thereto, wherein the first hair extension arrangement is attached to a second hair extension and / or thickening arrangement, consisting of a second support element and second hairs attached thereto, by means of at least one fastening element, forming a hair extension group comprising the first hair extension and / or thickening arrangement, the second hair extension and / or thickening arrangement and the at least one fastening element, wherein the hair extension group can be fastened to the person's head via the at least one fastening element.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to hair extension and / or thickening.

[0002] Hair extensions and / or thickening and corresponding methods for producing hair extensions and / or thickening on a person's head are generally known from the prior art.

[0003] Although reliably attractive hair extensions and / or thickening can be achieved using known methods, the known work processes and procedures, and thus also the known hair extensions and / or thickening, are regularly at least stressful, if not sometimes even damaging, to the natural hair, the scalp, and the technical equipment used, such as clips, etc.; this can be attributed in particular to the type of technique used to attach or fix the hair extensions or thickening to the head.

[0004] Based on this, the invention aims to provide an improved method of hair extension and / or thickening.

[0005] The problem is solved by a hair extension and / or thickening process with the features of claim 1. The features of the dependent claims relate to possible or advantageous embodiments.

[0006] A first aspect of the invention relates to hair extension and / or thickening.

[0007] Hair extensions and / or thickening may also be referred to as hair extension products and / or hair thickening products. All statements relating to the procedure described below apply analogously to hair extensions and / or thickening.

[0008] Accordingly, the hair extension and / or thickening product, which may also be described as a hair extension product and / or hair thickening product, is produced by the following steps: providing a first hair extension and / or hair thickening arrangement, which consists of a first support element and first hairs attached to it; attaching the first hair extension arrangement to the head, in particular to the head circumference, of the person, wherein the first hairs attached to the first support element are oriented in a substantially vertical direction; arranging one or more of the person's own hairs between at least two adjacent first hairs arranged in a substantially vertical direction;Attaching the first hair extension arrangement to a second hair extension arrangement and / or hair thickening arrangement, which consists of a second support element and second hairs attached thereto, by means of at least one fastening element, forming a hair extension group comprising the first hair extension arrangement and / or hair thickening arrangement, the second hair extension arrangement and / or hair thickening arrangement and the at least one fastening element; and fastening the hair extension group to the person's head.

[0009] The hair extension and / or thickening device therefore comprises a first hair extension and / or thickening arrangement, which consists of a first support element and first hairs attached thereto, wherein the first hair extension arrangement is attached to a second hair extension and / or thickening arrangement, which consists of a second support element and second hairs attached thereto, by means of at least one fastening element, forming a hair extension group comprising the first hair extension and / or thickening arrangement, the second hair extension and / or thickening arrangement and the at least one fastening element, wherein the hair extension group can be fastened to the person's head via the at least one fastening element.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first hair extension arrangement can be temporarily attached to the head, in particular to the head circumference, of the person, wherein the hair attached to the carrier element is oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0011] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the first hair extension arrangement can be attached to the head by means of at least one attachment element, such as a clamp or a hair clip, which is designed to temporarily attach the first hair extension arrangement to the head, in particular to the head circumference, of the person.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment, the second hair extension arrangement, in particular its support element, can be arranged above the first hair extension arrangement on the person's head.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment, the first support element of the first hair extension arrangement can be arranged essentially parallel to the second support element of the second hair extension arrangement.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment, the second hairs attached to the second support element can be oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment, the second hairs attached to the second support element can be oriented in a substantially vertical direction, with their free ends pointing in a direction opposite to the direction in which the free ends of the first hairs attached to the first support element point.

[0016] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the attachment of the first hair extension arrangement to a second hair extension arrangement, which consists of a second support element and second hairs attached thereto, can be realized by means of at least one fastening element by a sewing process, i.e. at least one seam, such that or wherein the first hair extension arrangement and / or the second hair extension arrangement is sewn together and / or to the at least one fastening element.

[0017] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one fastening element can have an elongated base section from which one or more first and second side sections project at an angle, in particular at right angles. The first hair extension arrangement, in particular the first support element of the first hair extension arrangement, can be attached to the one or more first side sections. The second hair extension arrangement, in particular the second support element of the second hair extension arrangement, can be attached to the one or more second side sections.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment, the base section can be arranged between the first support element of the first hair extension arrangement and the second support element of the second hair extension arrangement.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment, the base section can be arranged parallel to the first support element of the first hair extension arrangement and the second support element of the second hair extension arrangement.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment, the attachment of the hair extension group to the person's head can be achieved via a mechanical fastening.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment, the attachment of the hair extension group to the person's head can be achieved via at least one mechanical fastening element.

[0022] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mechanical fastening element can be deformable, in particular to bring it, especially reversibly, into a fastening position.

[0023] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mechanical fastening element can be designed as a ring or comprise one whose ring opening is passable by the one or more natural hairs arranged between the at least two adjacent first hairs oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment, after the hair extension group has been attached to the person's head, the second hair extension arrangement can be moved relative to the first hair extension arrangement in such a way that the second hairs are aligned in the same direction as the first hairs.

[0025] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the hair extension and / or thickening can comprise several first hair extension arrangements and / or several second hair extension arrangements, wherein in particular the respective first support elements of the several first hair extension arrangements are or become arranged substantially parallel and / or wherein the respective second support elements of the several second hair extension arrangements are or become arranged substantially parallel.

[0026] Hair extensions and / or thickening can be achieved by means of a process for producing hair extensions and / or thickening on a person's head. The process is therefore specifically designed to produce and thus realize hair extensions and / or thickening on a person's head. The process comprises the steps described below. One or more of these steps may be at least partially automated.

[0027] According to the first step of the procedure, an initial hair extension and / or thickening arrangement is provided. This first hair extension and / or thickening arrangement consists of a first support element and the first hairs attached to it, which may also be referred to as the first extension hairs and / or thickening hairs. The attachment of the first hairs to the first support element can, in principle, be achieved by any form-fit, force-fit, and / or material-fit method; adhesive bonding is mentioned only as an example.

[0028] As will be shown below, the first support element is typically an elongated support element whose length is such that it can be placed, at least in sections, around the outer circumference of the head of the person to be fitted with hair extensions and / or thickening. The length of the first support element can be, for example: at least 0.5 cm, further, in particular at least 1 cm, further, in particular at least 2 cm, further, in particular at least 3 cm, in particular at least 5 cm, further, in particular at least 7.5 cm, further, in particular at least 10 cm, further, in particular at least 12.5 cm, further, in particular at least 15 cm, further, in particular at least 17.5 cm, further, in particular at least 20 cm, further, in particular at least 22.5 cm, further, in particular at least 25 cm, further, in particular at least 27.5 cm, further, in particular at least 30 cm, further, in particular at least 32.5 cm, further, in particular at least 35 cm.further, in particular at least 37.5 cm, further, in particular at least 40 cm, further, in particular at least 42.5 cm, further, in particular at least 45 cm, further, in particular at least 47.5 cm, further, in particular at least 50 cm, further, in particular at least 52.5 cm, further, in particular at least 55 cm, further, in particular at least 57.5 cm, further, in particular at least 60 cm, further, in particular at least 62.5 cm, further, in particular at least 65 cm, further, in particular at least 67.5 cm, further, in particular at least 70 cm, further, in particular at least 72.5 cm, further, in particular at least 75 cm, further, in particular at least 77.5 cm, further, in particular at least 80 cm, further, in particular at least 82.5 cm, further, in particular at least 85 cm, further, in particular at least 87.5 cm, further, in particular at least 90 cm, further, in particular at least 92.5 cm, further, in particular at least 95 cm, further, in particular at least 97.5 cmFurthermore, at least 100 cm. The aforementioned values ​​can also form upper or lower limits for at least one area; the length of the first support element can therefore, for example, be between 1 cm and 5 cm or between 15 cm and 40 cm.

[0029] The first hairs are hairs, generally hair-like or hair-shaped elongated elements, which form the initial component of the hair extension and / or thickening process. These first hairs can be, for example, real or synthetic hair, which can be straight or styled, i.e., curly. The real hair can be previously separated from the individual's own hair or hair from another source. Alternatively or additionally, the first hairs can include one or more other hair-like or hair-shaped elongated elements, such as colored elements; in this way, the hair extension or thickening process can achieve further effects beyond simply lengthening or thickening the hair on the individual's head.

[0030] The first hairs can be present in the form of at least one weft or at least one section of a weft. The first hairs may also be referred to as the first weft(s).

[0031] The length of the first hairs is generally freely selectable and depends primarily on whether hair extensions or hair thickening are required. Typically, the length of the first hairs is at least 0.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 1.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 2.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 5 cm, further, in particular, at least 7.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 10 cm, further, in particular, at least 12.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 15 cm, further, in particular, at least 17.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 20 cm, further, in particular, at least 22.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 25 cm, further, in particular, at least 27.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 30 cm, further, in particular, at least 32.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 35 cm, further, in particular, at least 37.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 40 cm, further, in particular, at least 42.5 cm, further, in particular, at least 45 cm, further, in particular, at least 47.5 cm.further, in particular at least 50 cm, further, in particular at least 52.5 cm, further, in particular at least 55 cm, further, in particular at least 57.5 cm, further, in particular at least 60 cm, further, in particular at least 62.5 cm, further, in particular at least 65 cm, further, in particular at least 67.5 cm, further, in particular at least 70 cm, further, in particular at least 72.5 cm, further, in particular at least 75 cm, further, in particular at least 77.5 cm, further, in particular at least 80 cm. The aforementioned values ​​can also form upper or lower limits for at least one range; the length of the first hairs can therefore, for example, be between 5 cm and 35 cm.

[0032] It is conceivable that the first hairs comprise at least two hairs of different lengths. Therefore, the first supporting element can generally have first hairs of the same or different lengths and / or shapes attached. If first hairs of different lengths are used, they can be present in different ratios of longer to shorter first hairs.

[0033] The provision of a first hair extension and / or hair thickening arrangement, consisting of a first carrier element and first hairs attached to it, in the first step of the process, can be carried out manually or via a provisioning device, which may optionally be controllable by a control unit. The provisioning device is designed to provide a first hair extension and / or hair thickening arrangement consisting of a first carrier element and first hairs attached to it. The first hair extension and / or hair thickening arrangement is hereinafter referred to simply as the "first arrangement".

[0034] According to a second step of the procedure, which may follow directly from the first step, the first arrangement is attached to the head, specifically to or substantially laterally around the head circumference, of the person to be provided with hair extensions and / or thickening. In the second step of the procedure, the first arrangement is thus attached to the head, specifically to or substantially laterally around the head circumference, of the person to be provided with hair extensions and / or thickening. The first hairs attached to the first support element are thereby aligned in a substantially vertical direction and thus typically in the natural direction of fall or growth of the natural hair. After the first arrangement is attached to the head, specifically to or substantially laterally around the head circumference, the first hairs thus extendThe extensions are positioned substantially laterally around the head circumference of the person to be fitted with hair extensions and / or thickening, typically in a substantially vertical direction between a first point on the first support element and a second point located below it. The free ends of the first hairs attached to the first support element thus point substantially downwards when the first arrangement is attached to the head, particularly around the head circumference, of the person to be fitted with hair extensions and / or thickening.

[0035] As will be explained below, the first arrangement is only temporarily attached to the head of the person to receive hair extensions and / or thickening. The attachment in the second step of the process does not yet constitute a final fixation of the first arrangement to the head of the person receiving hair extensions and / or thickening, but rather forms the basis for the subsequent steps of the process.

[0036] The first arrangement can be attached to the head, in particular to or substantially laterally around the head circumference, of the person, wherein the first hairs attached to the first support element are oriented in a substantially vertical direction, either manually or by means of an attachment device, which may be controllable by means of a control device, for attaching the first arrangement to the head, in particular to or substantially laterally around the head circumference, of the person, wherein the first hairs attached to the first support element are oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0037] According to a third step of the process, which may follow directly from the second step, one or more of the person's own hairs are arranged between at least two (immediately) adjacent first hairs oriented in a substantially vertical direction. In the third step of the process, one or more of the person's own hairs are thus arranged between at least two adjacent first hairs oriented in a substantially vertical direction. The first hairs may have been previously bundled together. Typically, in the third step, one or more of the person's own hairs are arranged between all adjacent (immediately) arranged first hairs or bundles of first hairs.

[0038] The person's own hair can also be gathered into bundles beforehand. In the third step, bundles of the person's own hair can then be arranged between at least two adjacent bundles of first hairs oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0039] Regardless of whether the natural hairs and / or the first hairs are present in bundles or as hair bundles, the arrangement of the natural hairs can be such that they are arranged or aligned parallel to the first hairs.

[0040] Regardless of whether the natural hairs and / or the first hairs are present in bundles or as hair tufts, the arrangement of the natural hairs can be such that they are at least partially, or possibly completely, positioned over the first hairs. The natural hairs can thus fall over the first hairs, which can be a readily achievable basis or measure for a thickening effect. The free ends of the natural hairs essentially point downwards when they are positioned between at least two adjacent first hairs that are oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0041] The arrangement of one or more hairs between at least two adjacent first hairs oriented in a substantially vertical direction can be carried out manually or via or with the aid of an arrangement device, which may be controllable via a control device, for arranging one or more hairs between at least two adjacent first hairs oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0042] According to a fourth step of the method, which may follow directly from the third step, the first arrangement is attached to a second hair extension and / or hair thickening arrangement (hereinafter referred to as the "second arrangement"), which consists of a second support element and second hairs attached to it, by means of at least one fastening element. By attaching the first arrangement to the second arrangement, a hair extension and / or hair thickening group (hereinafter referred to as the "group") is formed, consisting of the first arrangement, the second arrangement, and the at least one fastening element. The group thus constitutes a self-contained unit, which is formed in the form of the first arrangement or the second arrangement.The first arrangement, or the first hairs associated with it, and the second arrangement, or the second hairs associated with it, which are attached to it via at least one fastening element, comprise a multitude of hairs for lengthening and / or thickening the natural hair of the person to be provided with hair extension and / or thickening. This independent unit can – as will be shown below – be attached separately to the person's head. The attachment of the first arrangement, or the first hairs associated with it, and the second arrangement, or the second hairs associated with it, which are attached to it via at least one fastening element, to the person's head is therefore effected indirectly via the group.

[0043] Regarding the second support element of the second arrangement, what has been said about the first support element of the first arrangement applies. Thus, the second support element can also typically be an elongated support element whose length is such that it can be placed, at least partially, around the outer circumference of the head of the person to be provided with hair extensions and / or thickening. The length of the second support element can be, for example: at least 3 cm, in particular at least 5 cm, further in particular at least 7.5 cm, further in particular at least 10 cm, further in particular at least 12.5 cm, further in particular at least 15 cm, further in particular at least 17.5 cm, further in particular at least 20 cm, further in particular at least 22.5 cm, further in particular at least 25 cm, further in particular at least 27.5 cm, further in particular at least 30 cm, further in particular at least 32.5 cm, further in particular at least 35 cm.further, in particular at least 37.5 cm, further, in particular at least 40 cm, further, in particular at least 42.5 cm, further, in particular at least 45 cm, further, in particular at least 47.5 cm, further, in particular at least 50 cm, further, in particular at least 52.5 cm, further, in particular at least 55 cm, further, in particular at least 57.5 cm, further, in particular at least 60 cm, further, in particular at least 62.5 cm, further, in particular at least 65 cm, further, in particular at least 67.5 cm, further, in particular at least 70 cm, further, in particular at least 72.5 cm, further, in particular at least 75 cm, further, in particular at least 77.5 cm, further, in particular at least 80 cm, further, in particular at least 82.5 cm, further, in particular at least 85 cm, further, in particular at least 87.5 cm, further, in particular at least 90 cm, further, in particular at least 92.5 cm, further, in particular at least 95 cm, further, in particular at least 97.5 cmFurthermore, at least 100 cm. The aforementioned values ​​can also form upper or lower limits for at least one area; the length of the second support element can therefore, for example, be between 1 and 5 cm or between 15 cm and 40 cm.

[0044] Similarly, what was said about the first hairs of the first arrangement can be applied analogously to the second hairs of the second arrangement: The attachment of the second hair to the second support element can, in principle, be done by any form-fitting, force-fitting and / or material-fitting type of attachment, so that only an adhesive attachment is mentioned as an example.

[0045] The second hairs, which may also be described or considered as second extension hairs or second thickening hairs, can be hairs, i.e., generally hair-like or hair-shaped elongated elements, that form a second component of the hair extension and / or thickening. These second hairs can also be, for example, real hair or synthetic hair, which can be straight or styled, i.e., particularly curly. The real hair can be previously separated hair from the individual's own hair or hair from another individual. Alternatively or additionally, the second hairs can also include one or more other hair-like or hair-shaped elongated elements, such as colored elements; in this way, the hair extension or thickening to be created can achieve further effects beyond the actual lengthening or thickening of the hair on the individual's head.

[0046] The second set of hairs can be in the form of at least one second hair weft or at least one second section of a hair weft. The second set of hairs can also be referred to as a second weft or wefts.

[0047] The length of the second hair is basically freely selectable and depends largely on whether a hair extension or hair thickening is to be achieved.

[0048] Typically, the length of the second hair is at least 0.5 cm, further in particular at least 2.5 cm, further in particular at least 5 cm, further in particular at least 7.5 cm, further in particular at least 10 cm, further in particular at least 12.5 cm, further in particular at least 15 cm, further in particular at least 17.5 cm, further in particular at least 20 cm, further in particular at least 22.5 cm, further in particular at least 25 cm, further in particular at least 27.5 cm, further in particular at least 30 cm, further in particular at least 32.5 cm, further in particular at least 35 cm, further in particular at least 37.5 cm, further in particular at least 40 cm, further in particular at least 42.5 cm, further in particular at least 45 cm, further in particular at least 47.5 cm, further in particular at least 50 cm, further in particular at least 52.5 cm, further in particular at least 55 cm, further in particular at least 57.5 cm, further in particular at least 60 cm.further, in particular at least 62.5 cm, further, in particular at least 65 cm, further, in particular at least 67.5 cm, further, in particular at least 70 cm, further, in particular at least 72.5 cm, further, in particular at least 75 cm, further, in particular at least 77.5 cm, further, in particular at least 80 cm. The aforementioned values ​​can also form upper or lower limits for at least one range; the length of the second hair can therefore, for example, be between 5 cm and 35 cm.

[0049] It is conceivable that the second set of hairs comprises at least two hairs of different lengths. Therefore, second hairs of the same or different lengths and / or shapes can generally be attached to the second support element. If second hairs of different lengths are used, they can be present in different ratios of longer to shorter second hairs.

[0050] The fastening of the first arrangement to a second arrangement, which consists of a second support element and second hairs attached thereto, by means of at least one fastening element forming a group comprising the first arrangement, the second arrangement and the at least one fastening element, can be carried out manually or via or with the aid of a fastening device, optionally controllable via a control device, for fastening the first arrangement to a second arrangement, which consists of a second support element and second hairs attached thereto, by means of at least one fastening element forming a group comprising the first arrangement, the second arrangement and the at least one fastening element.

[0051] According to a fifth step of the procedure, which may follow directly from the fourth step, the group is attached to the person's head. In this fifth step, the group is thus attached to the person's head, thereby achieving hair extension and / or thickening. As will be further explained, the group is typically attached to the person's head using at least one fastening element, so that the first and second arrangements, or the hairs belonging to each of them, are indirectly attached to the person's head via this at least one fastening element.

[0052] The group can be attached to the person's head manually or via a fastening device, possibly controllable via a control unit.

[0053] It is important to note that, within the scope of this method, it is not necessary for the first and / or second hairs to be attached directly to the person's own hair. In known methods, this regularly leads to the sometimes problematic stresses mentioned earlier, because the attachment of the group to the person's head is achieved via the group itself or via at least one attachment element of the group. Based on numerous trials and tests, the inventor has discovered that precisely this circumstance—i.e., the possibility of attaching the hairs used for lengthening and / or thickening not directly, but indirectly via such a group or via at least one attachment element of such a group to the person's head—surprisingly results in significantly less stress.

[0054] The procedure specifically provides that at least one fastening element is attached to the person's head via one or more further fastening elements, thereby also attaching the first and second arrangements or the hairs belonging to them to the person's head.

[0055] Therefore, the attachment of the first arrangement to a second arrangement, which consists of a second support element and second hairs attached to it, by means of at least one fastening element, and thus the design of a group comprising the first arrangement, the second arrangement and the at least one fastening element, is of central importance and thus also represents a central difference compared to known methods, because the design of this group opens up the possibility of indirectly attaching the extension and / or thickening hair of the first and second arrangements to the person's head via the at least one fastening element of the group.

[0056] As mentioned, this method provides a way to attach the first and second hairs, used for lengthening and / or thickening, not directly to the individual's own hair, but indirectly via the group or its at least one attachment element. Thus, the direct attachment of the group to the individual's head is achieved via the group's at least one attachment element, so that the first and second arrangements, or the hairs belonging to each, are indirectly attached to the individual's head via the group's at least one attachment element.

[0057] This principle can be applied to several points on the person's head. In other words, one or more suitable fastening elements, which may differ in length and / or hair attached to them, can be attached to the person's head in different orientations and / or positions.

[0058] In contrast to known methods, this process eliminates the need for sewing or stitching the attachments to the individual's own hair. The inventor has thus developed a significant departure from known principles for creating hair extensions and / or thickening on a person's head, adopting a completely different approach to attaching the extensions and / or thickening hair to the head. As will be shown, attaching the group to the head also requires no sewing or stitching and is therefore not only particularly gentle but can also be considerably more efficient.

[0059] Overall, this represents an improved method for producing hair extensions and / or thickening on a person's head.

[0060] Exemplary embodiments of the method are described below. These embodiments can be combined with each other in any way: According to a first exemplary embodiment, attaching the first arrangement to the head, in particular to or laterally around the head circumference, of the person, wherein the first hairs attached to the first support element are oriented in a substantially vertical direction, can involve a temporary attachment of the first arrangement to the person's head. This temporary attachment of the first arrangement to the person's head thus serves only as a temporary attachment, which, as will be explained further, serves in particular to attach the second arrangement to the first arrangement via the at least one fastening element. This fastening can, as will also be explained further, be achieved, for example, by sewing or stitching.

[0061] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the first arrangement can be temporarily attached to the head by means of at least one attachment element. The at least one attachment element can be configured to temporarily attach the first arrangement to the head, in particular to the head circumference, of the person.

[0062] The at least one attachment element can be, for example, a clamp or a hair clip. Thus, a clamp or a hair clip can be used as at least one attachment element. The method can therefore be implemented with simple technical attachment elements.

[0063] According to another exemplary embodiment, the second arrangement can be positioned above the first arrangement on the person's head. Positioning the second arrangement above the first arrangement can result in a particularly natural-looking lengthening and / or compression effect.

[0064] According to another exemplary embodiment, the first support element of the first arrangement can be arranged essentially parallel to the second support element of the second arrangement. Similarly, the second support element of the second arrangement can be arranged essentially parallel to the first support element of the first arrangement. The parallel arrangement of the support elements of the arrangements can facilitate or simplify the fastening of the arrangements to one another.

[0065] According to another exemplary embodiment, the second hairs attached to the second support element can be oriented in a substantially vertical direction. The second hairs can thus also be aligned in the natural direction of fall or growth of the natural hair. The second hairs can therefore extend in a substantially vertical direction between a first point on the second support element and a second point located above or below it. The free ends of the second hairs can thus point substantially downwards, at least when the hair extension or thickening is completed according to the procedure. However, prior to this, i.e., in particular before and / or during the incorporation of the second hairs, the second hairs can be oriented in the opposite direction and thus point upwards or not downwards with their free ends.

[0066] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the second hairs attached to the second support element can be oriented in a substantially vertical direction, with their free ends pointing in a direction opposite to that in which the free ends of the first hairs attached to the first support element point. By orienting the free ends of the second hairs, typically temporarily, in a direction opposite to that in which the free ends of the first hairs attached to the first support element point, a measure is created that facilitates or simplifies the fastening of the first and second assemblies to one another by the at least one fastening element.Aligning the free ends of the second hairs so that their free ends point in a direction opposite to the direction in which the free ends of the first hairs attached to the first carrier element point can therefore represent a temporary intermediate state, which is no longer present after the hair extension and / or hair thickening has been completed according to the procedure, since, as mentioned, the free ends of the second hairs attached to the second carrier element typically point essentially downwards, at least when the hair extension or hair thickening has been completed according to the procedure.

[0067] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the attachment of the first arrangement to the second arrangement by means of at least one fastening element can be accomplished by a sewing operation and / or comprise at least one sewing operation in which the first arrangement and / or the second arrangement are sewn together and / or to the at least one fastening element. However, other possibilities are conceivable for how the first arrangement is attached to the second arrangement by means of the at least one fastening element. The attachment of the first arrangement to the second arrangement can therefore be accomplished by sewing it to the fastening element, which, as will be explained below, is located between them. One or more stitch types can be used in this process.Surprisingly, tests showed that a cross or loop stitch is particularly useful, especially because it efficiently provides a stable fastening.

[0068] Therefore, the at least one fastening element can be formed by at least one seam or comprise at least one seam. The at least one fastening element can thus be formed by at least one sewing operation. As mentioned above, the fastening of the first arrangement to the second arrangement can also take place within the scope of the at least one sewing operation.

[0069] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one fastening element of the group can have an elongated base section. One or more side sections can extend or project from the elongated base section at an angle, in particular at right angles. The side sections can also have an elongated base shape; however, their length is typically significantly shorter than that of the elongated base section. In particular, one or more side sections can extend or project from the elongated base section at an angle, in particular at right angles, on both sides.As will be shown below, the elongated base section is typically arranged parallel to the first and second support elements, which are also typically arranged parallel to each other, as mentioned above. This allows downward-pointing first side sections to be assigned to the first support element, which in turn enables the first support element to be attached to the at least one fastening element via the first side sections. Furthermore, upward-pointing second side sections can be assigned to the second support element, which is typically arranged above the first support element, as mentioned above. This in turn enables the second support element to be attached to the at least one fastening element via the second side sections.

[0070] Since the at least one fastening element, as mentioned, can be formed by at least one seam or can include at least one seam, the elongated base section and / or the first and / or second side sections can also be formed by at least one seam or include at least one seam.

[0071] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one fastening element can thus have an elongated base section from which one or more first and second side sections project at an angle, in particular at right angles, wherein the first arrangement, in particular the first support element of the first arrangement, can be attached to the one or more first side sections, and the second arrangement, in particular the second support element of the second arrangement, can be attached to the one or more second side sections. As indicated, the first side sections are typically oriented downwards, while the second side sections are typically oriented upwards. The first and second side sections can be arranged between the hairs themselves, which are also vertically oriented and, as mentioned, optionally bundled together.In other words, the hair can be divided, grouped, or interrupted by the first and second side sections.

[0072] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the base section can be arranged between the first support element of the first arrangement and the second support element of the second arrangement. This arrangement of the base section between the first support element of the first arrangement and the second support element of the second arrangement, wherein the base section is, as mentioned, typically arranged substantially parallel to the first and second support elements, can significantly simplify the fastening of the arrangements to the at least one fastening element.

[0073] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the base section can thus be arranged parallel to the first support element of the first arrangement and the second support element of the second arrangement. As explained, such an arrangement or alignment of the base section can significantly simplify the fastening of the arrangements to the at least one fastening element.

[0074] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the attachment of the group produced in this way, i.e., by attaching the first and second arrangements to the at least one fastening element, to the person's head can be achieved via a mechanical fastening. The mechanical fastening provides a stable attachment of the group to the person's head and thus improves the quality of the hair extension and / or thickening produced according to the method. However, the mechanical fastening of the group to the person's head, or the fastening of the group to the person's head in general, can be releasable (without damage or destruction), which also offers a significant advantage for the hair extension and / or thickening produced according to the method, because it can then be readjusted by loosening the fastening as needed.

[0075] However, other fastening methods, such as magnetic fastening methods, are generally conceivable as alternatives or supplements.

[0076] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the hair extension assembly can be attached to the person's head by means of at least one mechanical fastening element. As indicated, this at least one mechanical fastening element can be configured, in particular, to provide a (damage-free or non-destructive) detachable fastening of the hair extension assembly to the person's head. The at least one mechanical fastening element can thus be moved, for example, into a first state, which can optionally also be called a closed state, in which the hair extension assembly is fastened to the person's head, and into a second state, which can optionally also be called an open state, in which the hair extension assembly is not fastened to the person's head.The transfer of at least one mechanical fastening element from the first state to the second state, or vice versa, can be reversible.

[0077] In order to be transformed into corresponding states, the at least one fastening element can comprise at least two fastening element sections, wherein at least one fastening element section is movable in at least one degree of freedom, such as a translational and / or rotational degree of freedom, relative to at least a second fastening element section. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one fastening element can be formed from an elastically stretchable material or an elastically stretchable material structure, such as an elastomer or an elastomeric structure, which can be transformed into corresponding first and second states by stretching or compression.

[0078] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mechanical fastening element can be deformable in order to bring it, in particular reversibly, into a fastening position. The fastening position can correspond to the aforementioned first state.

[0079] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mechanical fastening element can therefore, for example, comprise a ring, a hollow cylinder or a similar ring-shaped or ring-shaped closed component, or be designed as such, the opening of which is penetrated by the one or more hairs that are arranged between the at least two adjacent first hairs oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0080] Specifically, the mechanical fastening element could be, for example, a so-called bead, which can be deformed manually or by means of a tool, such as pliers, in order to be brought into a fastening position in which it firmly encloses the hair guided through it.

[0081] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mechanical fastening element can then be moved, i.e., pushed, towards the head of the respective person against the at least one fastening element, in particular against its elongated base section, and fixed in its respective fastening position. Specifically, the mechanical fastening elements can be pushed towards the head of the person (essentially) until they reach the beginning of the person's own hair, so that the at least one fastening element is pressed against the head of the person, resulting in a very stable yet gentle fastening of the group to the head of the person.

[0082] As an alternative or supplement to appropriate mechanical fasteners, other types of fasteners that function based on form, force, and / or material adhesion can also be used. Adhesives, e.g., those based on keratin, are an example of such fasteners.

[0083] According to another exemplary embodiment, after the hair extension group has been attached to the person's head, the second arrangement can be moved relative to the first arrangement so that the second set of hairs is aligned in the same direction as the first set of hairs, i.e., with their free ends pointing downwards. Thus, after the hair extension group has been attached to the person's head, the second set of hairs can be folded downwards so that the second set of hairs is positioned, at least partially, over the first set of hairs. In this way, a very attractive hair extension and / or thickening can be achieved in a very simple and therefore efficient manner. The folding action represents a significant advantage of the method because it allows the previously formed attachment, i.e., in particular, a corresponding seam, to be covered.In other words, the extensions can be attached to the head from the inside, after being covered by the folded-over hair and thus barely visible from the outside. This forms the basis for an aesthetically pleasing and gentle hair extension and / or thickening. In this way, the natural hair can be attached to the head, lying freely in the direction of growth, using at least one attachment element.

[0084] According to another exemplary embodiment, several first arrangements and / or several second arrangements can be used and thus processed within the framework of the method for producing hair extensions and / or thickening. The processing of more than two arrangements for producing hair extensions and / or thickening is nevertheless carried out in an analogous manner to the described processing of the first and second arrangements.

[0085] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the respective first support elements of the several first arrangements can be arranged essentially parallel. Alternatively or additionally, the respective second support elements of the several second arrangements can be arranged essentially parallel.

[0086] According to another exemplary embodiment, the first support element and / or the second support element can have a ribbon-like or ribbon-shaped geometry. The aforementioned elongated geometry or basic shape of the first and / or second support element can thus result from the ribbon-like or ribbon-shaped geometry of the respective support element.

[0087] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the first and / or second support element can be formed from a rubber-like or rubber-shaped material or a rubber-like or rubber-shaped material structure. In this way, the first and / or second support element possesses sufficient elasticity, which may be required during the execution of the method. Specifically, the rubber-like or rubber-shaped material can, for example, be made of a plastic or silicone material.

[0088] However, in principle any first and / or second support elements, hairbands, wefts, etc. are conceivable, so that, for example, knotted support elements can also be used.

[0089] The invention is explained again below with reference to exemplary embodiments and the figures; the figures show: Fig. 1-4 schematic diagrams illustrating various steps for producing a hair extension and / or thickening on a person's head according to an exemplary embodiment; and Fig. 5 A schematic diagram illustrating hair extension and / or thickening on a person's head according to a further embodiment.

[0090] In the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. Figure 4 shows, in the form of schematic diagrams, various steps of a method for producing a hair extension and / or thickening product, which may also be described as a hair extension product and / or hair thickening product, on a head K of a person P according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0091] It is noteworthy that, for the sake of simplicity, the natural hair H of person P located on the head K is only shown when necessary for explanatory purposes. Person P is therefore not bald, but rather has natural hair H that needs to be lengthened and / or thickened.

[0092] The process is primarily used to create and thus achieve hair extensions and / or thickening on the head K of a person P. The process comprises the steps described below. Individual or several of these steps can, if necessary, be at least partially automated.

[0093] According to the first step of the method, a first hair extension and / or thickening arrangement, hereinafter referred to as the first arrangement 100, is provided. In the first step of the method, a first arrangement 100 is thus provided. The first arrangement 100 consists of a first support element 110 and first hairs 120 attached to it. The first support element 110 can have a band-like or band-shaped form. The first hairs 120 can be attached to the first support element 110 by any form-fit, force-fit, and / or material-fit fastening method; therefore, adhesive fastening is mentioned only as an example.

[0094] The first support element 110 is evidently an elongated support element whose length is dimensioned such that it can be placed, at least in sections, around the outer circumference of the head K of the person P to be provided with the hair extension and / or thickening. The length of the first support element 110 can be, for example: at least 0.5 cm, in particular at least 1 cm, further in particular at least 2 cm, further in particular at least 3 cm, in particular at least 5 cm, further in particular at least 7.5 cm, further in particular at least 10 cm, further in particular at least 12.5 cm, further in particular at least 15 cm, further in particular at least 17.5 cm, further in particular at least 20 cm, further in particular at least 22.5 cm, further in particular at least 25 cm, further in particular at least 27.5 cm, further in particular at least 30 cm, further in particular at least 32.5 cm, further in particular at least 35 cm, further in particular at least 37.5 cm.further, in particular at least 40 cm, further, in particular at least 42.5 cm, further, in particular at least 45 cm, further, in particular at least 47.5 cm, further, in particular at least 50 cm, further, in particular at least 52.5 cm, further, in particular at least 55 cm, further, in particular at least 57.5 cm, further, in particular at least 60 cm, further, in particular at least 62.5 cm, further, in particular at least 65 cm, further, in particular at least 67.5 cm, further, in particular at least 70 cm, further, in particular at least 72.5 cm, further, in particular at least 75 cm, further, in particular at least 77.5 cm, further, in particular at least 80 cm, further, in particular at least 82.5 cm, further, in particular at least 85 cm, further, in particular at least 87.5 cm, further, in particular at least 90 cm, further, in particular at least 92.5 cm, further, in particular at least 95 cm, further, in particular at least 97.5 cmFurthermore, in particular at least 100 cm. The aforementioned values ​​can also form upper or lower limits for at least one area; the length of the first support element 110 can therefore, for example, be between 1 cm and 5 cm or between 15 cm and 40 cm.

[0095] The first hairs 120, which may also be described or considered as the first extension or thickening hairs, are hairs, i.e., generally hair-like or hair-shaped elongated elements, which form the first component of the hair extension and / or thickening. These first hairs 120 can be, for example, real hair or synthetic hair, which can be straight or styled, i.e., curly. The real hair can be previously separated hair from person P or hair not belonging to person P. Alternatively or additionally, the first hairs 120 can include one or more other hair-like or hair-shaped elongated elements, such as colored elements; in this way, the hair extension or thickening to be produced can achieve further effects beyond the actual lengthening or thickening of the hair on person P's head K.

[0096] The first hairs (120) can be present in the form of at least one first hair weft or in the form of at least one first hair weft segment. The first hairs (120) can also be referred to as the first weft(s).

[0097] The length of the first hairs (120) is generally freely selectable and depends primarily on whether hair extensions or hair thickening are required. Typically, the length of the first hairs (120) ranges from 0.5 cm to 80 cm.

[0098] It is conceivable that the first hairs 120 comprise at least two hairs of different lengths. Therefore, first hairs 120 of the same or different lengths and / or shapes can generally be attached to the first carrier element 110. If first hairs 120 of different lengths are used, they can be present in different ratios of longer first hairs 120 to shorter first hairs 120.

[0099] The provision of a first order 100 in the first step of the procedure can be carried out manually or via a provisioning device, which may be controllable via a control device, and which is set up to provide the first order.

[0100] According to a second step of the method following the first step, the first arrangement 100 is attached to the head K, in particular to or substantially laterally around the head circumference, of the person P to be provided with the hair extension and / or thickening. In the second step of the method, the first arrangement 100 is thus attached to the head K, in particular to or substantially laterally around the head circumference, of the person P to be provided with the hair extension and / or thickening.

[0101] Fig. Figure 1 shows a state after the first arrangement 100 has been attached to the head K of person P, with the naturally existing natural hair of person P in Fig. 1 is not shown.

[0102] The first hairs 120 attached to the first support element 110 are oriented in a substantially vertical direction, and thus typically in the natural direction of fall or growth of the natural hair. After the first arrangement 100 is attached to the head K, the first hairs 120 therefore typically extend in a substantially vertical direction between a first point P1 on the first support element 110 and a second point P2 located below it. The free ends of the first hairs 120 thus point substantially downwards when the first arrangement 100 is attached to the head K.

[0103] The first arrangement 100 is only temporarily attached to the head K. The attachment in the second step of the process does not yet constitute a final fastening of the first arrangement 100 to the head K, but rather forms the basis for the subsequent steps of the process.

[0104] The first arrangement 100 can be attached to the head K, wherein the first hairs 120 attached to the first support element 110 are oriented in a substantially vertical direction, either manually or by means of an attachment device, which may be controllable by means of a control device, for attaching the first arrangement 100 to the head K, in particular to or substantially laterally around the head circumference, of person P.

[0105] According to a third step of the procedure following the second step, one or more of the person's own hairs H of the person P to be provided with the hair extension and / or thickening are arranged between at least two (immediately) adjacent first hairs 120 oriented in a substantially vertical direction (cf. Fig. 2) In the third step of the process, one or more of the person P's own hairs H are arranged between at least two adjacent first hairs 120 oriented in a substantially vertical direction. The first hairs 120 may have been previously grouped into bundles. Typically, in the third step, one or more of the person P's own hairs H are arranged between all adjacent (immediately) arranged first hairs or bundles of first hairs 120 (as described in Fig. 2 is indicated schematically).

[0106] The person's own hair H can also be or have been previously bundled into bundles. In the third step, bundles of the person's own hair P can thus be arranged between at least two adjacent first hairs 120 oriented in a substantially vertical direction. In the third step, bundles of the person's own hair P can thus be arranged between at least two (immediately) adjacent bundles of first hairs 120 oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0107] Regardless of whether the natural hairs H and / or the first hairs 120 are bundled or present as hair bundles, the arrangement of the natural hairs H can be such that they are arranged or aligned parallel to the first hairs 120 (as is also the case in Fig. 2 is indicated schematically).

[0108] Regardless of whether the natural hairs H and / or the first hairs 120 are bundled or present as hair bundles, the arrangement of the natural hairs H can be such that they are at least partially, and possibly completely, positioned over the first hairs 120. The natural hairs H can thus fall over the first hairs 120, which can provide a readily achievable basis or measure for a thickening effect. The free ends of the natural hairs H therefore point essentially downwards when they are positioned between at least two adjacent first hairs 120 oriented in a substantially vertical direction (as is also the case in Fig. 2 is indicated schematically).

[0109] The arrangement of one or more natural hairs H between at least two adjacent first hairs 120 oriented in a substantially vertical direction can be carried out manually or via or with the aid of an arrangement device, which may be controllable via a control device, for arranging one or more natural hairs H between at least two adjacent first hairs 120 oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

[0110] According to a fourth step of the method following the third step, the first arrangement 100 is attached to a second hair extension arrangement and / or hair thickening arrangement, hereinafter referred to as the “second arrangement 200”, which consists of a second support element 210 and second hairs 220 attached thereto, by means of at least one in the Fig. Fastening element 300 shown in 3 ff.

[0111] The fastening element 300 can be formed by at least one seam or comprise at least one seam. The at least one fastening element can therefore be formed by at least one sewing operation. The fastening of the first arrangement 100 to the second arrangement 200 can also take place within the scope of the at least one sewing operation.

[0112] Fig. Figure 2 schematically shows how such a second arrangement 200 can be aligned relative to the first arrangement 100 on the head K of person P before being attached to the first arrangement 100; specifically, Figure 2 shows Fig. 2, that the second arrangement 200 can be arranged above the first arrangement 100.

[0113] By attaching the first arrangement 100 to a corresponding second arrangement 200, which, analogous to the first arrangement 100, consists of a band-like or band-shaped second support element 210 analogous to the first support element 110 and second hairs 220 attached to it, a hair extension and / or hair thickening group (hereinafter referred to as "Group G") is formed, consisting of the first arrangement 100, the second arrangement 200, and the fastening element 300. Group G thus constitutes a self-contained unit, comprising, in the form of the first arrangement 100 or the first hairs 120 associated with it, and the second arrangement 200 attached to it via the fastening element 300 or the second hairs 220 associated with it, a multitude of hairs for lengthening and / or thickening the natural hair H of the person P to be provided with the hair extension and / or thickening.This independent unit can – as will be shown below – be attached separately to the head K of person P. The attachment of the first arrangement 100, or rather its first hairs 120, and the second arrangement 200, or rather its second hairs 220, which is attached to the first arrangement via the fastening element 300, to the head K of person P is therefore carried out indirectly via group G.

[0114] Regarding the second support element 210 of the second arrangement 200, what has been said about the first support element 110 of the first arrangement 100 applies. Thus, the second support element 210 can also typically be an elongated support element whose length is dimensioned such that it can be placed, at least in sections, around the outer circumference of the head K of the person P to be provided with hair extensions and / or thickening. The length of the second support element 210 can be analogous to the length of the first support element 110. The length of the second support element 210 can therefore be, for example, between 1 cm and 5 cm or between 15 cm and 40 cm.

[0115] Similarly, what was said about the first hairs 120 of the first arrangement 100 can be said analogously with regard to the second hairs 220 of the second arrangement 200: The attachment of the second hair 220 to the second carrier element 210 can in principle be carried out by any form-fitting, force-fitting and / or material-fitting type of attachment, so that only an adhesive attachment is mentioned as an example.

[0116] The second hairs 220, which may also be described or considered as second extension or thickening hairs, can be hairs, i.e., generally hair-like or hair-shaped elongated elements, that form a second component of the hair extension and / or thickening. These second hairs 220 can also be, for example, real hair or synthetic hair, which can be straight or styled, i.e., particularly curly. The real hair can, in turn, be previously separated hair from person P or non-real hair from person P. Alternatively or additionally, the second hairs 220 can also include one or more other hair-like or hair-shaped elongated elements, such as colored elements; in this way, the hair extension or thickening to be produced can achieve further effects beyond the actual lengthening or thickening of the hair on person P's head K.

[0117] The second hairs 220 can be in the form of a second hair weft or at least a second hair weft section. The second hairs 220 can also be referred to as a second weft or wefts.

[0118] The length of the second hair extensions (220) is generally freely selectable and depends primarily on whether hair extensions or hair thickening are required. Typically, the length of the second hair extensions (220) ranges from 0.5 cm to 80 cm.

[0119] It is conceivable that the second hairs 220 comprise at least two hairs of different lengths. Therefore, second hairs 220 of the same or different lengths and / or shapes can generally be attached to the second carrier element 210. If second hairs 220 of different lengths are used, they can be present in different ratios of longer second hairs 220 to shorter second hairs 220.

[0120] The fastening of the first arrangement 100 to the second arrangement 200 by means of at least one fastening element 300, forming a group G comprising the first arrangement 100, the second arrangement 200 and the fastening element 300, can be carried out manually or via or with the aid of a fastening device, optionally controllable via a control device, for fastening the first arrangement 100 to the second arrangement 200 by means of at least one fastening element 300, forming a group G comprising the first arrangement 100, the second arrangement 200 and the at least one fastening element 300.

[0121] According to a fifth step of the procedure following the fourth step, the group G is attached to the head K of person P (as shown schematically in Fig. (as shown in Figure 4). In the fifth step of the process, the group G is attached to the head K of person P. This achieves hair extension and / or thickening. As will be shown below, the attachment of group G to the head K of person P is typically carried out via the fastening element 300, so that the first and second arrangements 100, 200, and the hairs 120, 220, respectively, are indirectly attached to the head K of person P via the fastening element 300. As will also be shown below, the fastening element 300, which, as explained, is formed in particular by a seam or can at least include one, can be attached to the head K of person P via one or more further fastening elements 500, thereby also attaching the first and second arrangements 100, 200, and the hairs 120, 220, respectively, to the head K of person P.

[0122] The attachment of group G to the head K of person P can be done manually or via a fastening device, possibly controllable via a control device, for attaching group G to the head K of person P.

[0123] It is important to note that, within the scope of this process, it is not necessary for the first or second hairs 120, 220 to be attached directly to the natural hair H of person P, which in known methods regularly leads to the sometimes problematic stresses mentioned at the outset, because the attachment of the group G to the head K of person P is effected via the attachment element 300. This very circumstance, i.e., the possibility of attaching the hairs 120, 220 used for lengthening and / or thickening not directly, but indirectly via such a group G or via the attachment element 300 of such a group G to the head K of person P, surprisingly leads to considerably less stress.

[0124] Therefore, the attachment of the first arrangement 100 to the second arrangement 200 by means of the fastening element 300, and thus the formation of a group G comprising the first arrangement 100, the second arrangement 200 and the fastening element 300, as provided for in the procedure, is of central importance and thus also represents a central difference compared to known methods, because the formation of this group G opens up the possibility of indirectly attaching the extension and / or thickening hair (cf. the first and second hairs 120, 220) of the first and second arrangements 100, 200 to the head K of person P via the fastening element 300 of group G.

[0125] As mentioned, the fastening element 300 can be attached to the head K of the person via one or more further fastening elements 500, whereby the first and second arrangements 100, 200 and the hairs 120, 220 belonging to them respectively are also attached to the head K of the person P.

[0126] As mentioned, this method provides a way to attach the first and second hairs 120, 220, which serve to lengthen and / or thicken hair, not directly to the natural hair H of person P, but indirectly via group G or its associated fastening element 300 to the head K of person P. Thus, the direct attachment of group G to the head K of person P is carried out according to the method via the fastening element 300, so that the first and second arrangements 100, 200, or the hairs 120, 220 belonging to each of them, are indirectly attached to the head K of person P via the fastening element 300 using one or more further fastening elements 500.

[0127] This principle can certainly be applied to several points on the head K of person P. In other words, one or more corresponding fastening elements 300, which may also be the same or different in their lengths and / or the hair 100, 200 attached to them, can be attached to the head K of person P in different orientations and / or positions.

[0128] In contrast to known methods, no sewing or stitching of the corresponding arrangements 100, 200 to the natural hair H of person P is required. This represents a significant departure from known principles for producing hair extensions and / or thickening on a person's head and opens up a completely different approach for attaching the corresponding arrangements 100, 200, and thus the hair 120, 220 used for extension and / or thickening, to the head K of person P. As will be shown below, the attachment of the group G to the head K of person P also requires no sewing or stitching and is therefore not only particularly gentle but can also be considerably more efficient in comparison.

[0129] As mentioned, attaching the first arrangement 100 to the head K of person P, with the first hairs attached to the first support element being oriented in a substantially vertical direction, involves a temporary attachment of the first arrangement 100 to the head K of person P. This attachment of the first arrangement 100 to the head K of person P thus serves only as a temporary attachment of the first arrangement 100 to the head K of person P, which in particular serves to attach the second arrangement 200 to the first arrangement 100 via the fastening element 300. This attachment of the second arrangement 200 to the first arrangement 100 can, as will be shown below, be achieved, for example, by sewing or stitching.

[0130] Based on Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the temporary attachment of the first arrangement 100 to the head K can be accomplished by means of one or more attachment elements 400. The attachment elements 400 are designed to temporarily attach the first arrangement 100 to the head K, in particular to the head circumference, of person P.

[0131] In the Fig. The attachment elements 400, which are only schematically indicated, could be, for example, clamps or hair clips. Therefore, clamps or hair clips, for example, can be used as attachment elements 400.

[0132] As mentioned, the second arrangement 200 can be or will be arranged above the first arrangement 100 at the head K of person P (see e.g. Fig. 3) By arranging the second arrangement 200 above the first arrangement 100, a particularly natural-looking lengthening and / or compaction effect can result.

[0133] Based on Fig. As shown in Figure 3, it is further evident that the first support element 110 can be arranged essentially parallel to the second support element 210. Similarly, the second support element 210 can be arranged essentially parallel to the first support element 110. Both support elements 110 and 210 can thus extend in an essentially horizontal orientation around the outer circumference of the head K of person P. The parallel arrangement of the support elements 110 and 210 of the respective assemblies 100 and 200 can facilitate or simplify the attachment of the assemblies 100 and 200 to one another.

[0134] Based on Fig. As shown in Figure 2, it is further evident that the second hairs 220 attached to the second support element 210 can be oriented in a substantially vertical direction. The second hairs 220 can thus also be oriented in the natural direction of fall or growth of the person P's own hair H. The second hairs 220 can therefore extend in a substantially vertical direction between a first point P1' on the second support element 220 and a second point P2' located above or below it. The free ends of the second hairs 220 can thus point substantially downwards, at least when the hair extension or hair thickening is completed according to the procedure. However, prior to this, i.e., in particular before and / or during the incorporation of the second hairs 220, the second hairs 220 can be oriented in the opposite direction.

[0135] Fig. Figure 3 further shows that the second hairs 220 are or can be oriented in a substantially vertical direction, with their free ends pointing in a direction opposite to that in which the free ends of the first hairs 120 point. By temporarily orienting the free ends of the second hairs 220 in a direction opposite to that in which the free ends of the first hairs 120 point, a measure is created that facilitates or simplifies the fastening of the first and second arrangements 100, 200 to one another by the fastening element 300 (see in particular Figure 3). Fig. 2, Fig. 3) The alignment of the free ends of the second hairs 220, such that their free ends point in a direction opposite to the direction in which the free ends of the first hairs 120 point, can therefore represent a temporary intermediate state, which is no longer present after the hair extension and / or hair thickening has been completed according to the procedure, since, as mentioned, the free ends of the second hairs 220 typically point substantially downwards, at least when the hair extension or hair thickening has been completed according to the procedure.

[0136] As mentioned, the attachment of the first arrangement 100 to the second arrangement 200 by means of the fastening element 300 can be accomplished by a sewing operation, or at least comprise a sewing operation in which the first arrangement 100 and the second arrangement 200 are sewn together with the fastening element 300. However, other possibilities are also conceivable for attaching the first arrangement 100 to the second arrangement 200 by means of the fastening element 300. The attachment of the first arrangement 100 to the second arrangement 200 can therefore be accomplished by sewing to or through the fastening element 300 located between them. One or more types of stitches can be used for this purpose. Surprisingly, tests have shown that a cross stitch or loop stitch is particularly suitable, especially because it efficiently provides a stable attachment.

[0137] Based on the Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3 ff., the fastening element 300 can have an elongated base section 310. One or more side sections 311, 312 can extend or project from the elongated base section 310 at an angle, in particular at right angles. The side sections 311, 312 can also have an elongated base shape; however, their length is typically significantly shorter than that of the elongated base section 310. In particular, one or more side sections 311, 312 can extend or project from the elongated base section 310 at an angle, in particular at right angles, on both sides.As mentioned, the elongated base section 310 is typically arranged parallel to the first and second support elements 110, 210, which are also typically arranged parallel, so that downward-pointing first side sections 310 can be assigned to the first support element 110, which in turn allows the first support element 110 to be attached to the fastening element 300 via the first side sections 311, and upward-pointing second side sections 312 can be assigned to the second support element 220, which, as mentioned, is typically arranged above the first support element 120, which in turn allows the second support element 220 to be attached to the fastening element 300 via the second side sections 312.

[0138] The fastening element 300 can thus have an elongated base section 310, from which first and second side sections 311, 312 project at angles, in particular at right angles, on both sides, wherein the first arrangement 100, in particular the first support element 110, can be attached to the first side sections 311, and the second arrangement 200, in particular the second support element 210, can be attached to the second side sections 312. As indicated, the first side sections 311 are typically oriented downwards, while the second side sections 312 are typically oriented upwards. The first and second side sections 311, 312 can be arranged between the hairs themselves, which are also vertically oriented and, as mentioned, may be grouped into bundles. In other words, the hairs themselves can be divided by the first and second side sections 311, 312.be interrupted.

[0139] Fig. Figure 3 shows that the base section 310 can be arranged between the first support element 110 and the second support element 210. This arrangement of the base section 310 between the first support element 110 and the second support element 210, wherein the base section 310 is, as mentioned, typically arranged substantially parallel to the first and second support elements 110 and 210, which are also, as mentioned, typically arranged substantially parallel, can significantly simplify the fastening of the arrangements 100 and 200 to the fastening element 300.

[0140] The base section 310 can therefore be arranged parallel to the first support element 110 and the second support element 210. As explained, such an arrangement or orientation of the base section 310 can significantly simplify the fastening of the assemblies 100 and 200 to the fastening element 300.

[0141] Since the fastening element 300, as mentioned, can be formed by at least one seam or can include at least one seam, the elongated base section 310 and / or the first and / or second side sections 311, 312 can also be formed by at least one seam or include at least one seam.

[0142] The attachment of the group G, produced in this manner (i.e., by attaching the arrangements 100 and 200 to the fastening element 300), to the head K of person P can be achieved mechanically. Mechanical attachment provides a stable fixation of the group G to the head K of person P and thus improves the quality of the hair extension and / or thickening produced according to the method. However, the mechanical attachment of the group G to the head K of person P can generally be detachable (without damage or destruction), which also offers a significant advantage for the hair extension and / or thickening produced according to the method, because it can then be readjusted by loosening the attachment as needed.

[0143] However, other fastening methods, such as magnetic fastening methods, are generally conceivable as alternatives or supplements.

[0144] As shown in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the attachment of the group G to the head K of person P can be effected by one or more mechanical fastening elements 500. As indicated, the mechanical fastening elements 500 can be configured, in particular, to provide a (non-destructive) releasable attachment of the group G to the head K of person P. The mechanical fastening elements 500 can thus be moved, for example, into a first state, which can optionally also be referred to as the closed state, in which the group G is attached to the head K of person P, and into a second state, which can optionally also be referred to as the open state, in which the group G is not attached to the head K of person P. The movement of the mechanical fastening elements 500 from the first state to the second state, or vice versa, can be reversible.

[0145] In order to be able to be transformed into corresponding states, the mechanical fastening elements 500 can each comprise at least two fastening element sections, wherein at least one fastening element section is movable in at least one degree of freedom, such as a translational and / or rotational degree of freedom, relative to at least a second fastening element section. Alternatively or additionally, the mechanical fastening elements 500 can be formed from an elastically stretchable material or an elastically stretchable material structure, such as an elastomer or an elastomer structure, which can be transformed into corresponding first and second states by stretching or compression.

[0146] The mechanical fasteners 500 can also be deformable in order to bring them, particularly reversibly, into a respective fastening position. The fastening position can correspond to the aforementioned first state.

[0147] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the mechanical fastening elements are designed as a ring, hollow cylinder or similar ring-shaped or ring-shaped closed component, the opening of which is penetrated by the exemplary bundled natural hairs H, which are arranged between the at least two adjacent first hairs 120 oriented in a substantially vertical direction (see in particular Fig. 4).

[0148] Specifically, the mechanical fastening elements 500 can therefore be, for example, so-called beads, which can be deformed manually or by means of a tool, such as pliers, in order to be brought into a fastening position in which they firmly enclose the hair guided through them.

[0149] The mechanical fasteners 500 were then moved in the direction of the in Fig. The mechanical fastening elements 500, as shown in arrow A1, are moved against the fastening element 300, in particular against its base section 310, i.e., in particular, pushed, and fixed in their respective fastening position. Specifically, the mechanical fastening elements 500 can be pushed (essentially) up to the beginning of the respective natural hair towards the head of person P, so that the fastening element 300 is pressed against the head K of person P, resulting in a very stable, yet gentle fastening of the group G to the head K of person P.

[0150] Alternatively or additionally to corresponding mechanical fasteners 500, other types of form-fitting, force-fitting, and / or material-bonding fasteners or materials can also be used. Adhesives, e.g., keratin-based adhesives, are an example of such fasteners.

[0151] The second arrangement 200, i.e., in particular the second hairs 220 of the second arrangement 200, is / are typically moved relative to the first arrangement 100 after the group G is attached to the head K of person P, such that the second hairs 220 are oriented in the same direction as the first hairs 120, i.e., with their free ends pointing downwards. Thus, after the group G is attached to the head K of person P, the second hairs 220 can be positioned as shown in Fig. As indicated by arrow A2, the second hairs 220 are folded downwards so that they are positioned, at least partially, over the first hairs 120. In this way, a very attractive hair extension and / or thickening can be achieved in a very simple and therefore efficient manner. The folding action represents a significant advantage of the method because it allows the previously formed attachment, i.e., in particular a corresponding seam, to be covered. In other words, the attachment of group G to the head K can be made from the inside, after it has been covered by the folded-over second hair 220 and is thus not or hardly visible from the outside. In this way, the natural hair can be attached to the head K of person P, lying exposed in the direction of growth, over the attachment element 500 or 300.

[0152] In the embodiment according to Fig. Figure 5 schematically indicates that several first arrangements 100 and / or several second arrangements 200 are used and thus processed within the framework of the method for producing a hair extension and / or thickening (it should be noted that in Fig. 5 (for the sake of simplicity, only the respective support elements 110, 210 are indicated). The processing of more than two arrangements 100, 200 for the production of hair extensions and / or thickening is nevertheless carried out in an analogous manner to that described in connection with the Fig. 1 - 4 described procedural processing of the first and second orders 100, 200.

[0153] It is evident that the respective first support elements 110 of the several first arrangements 100 can be arranged essentially parallel. Alternatively or additionally, the respective second support elements 210 of the several second arrangements 200 can be arranged essentially parallel.

[0154] In all embodiments, the first and / or second support element 110, 210 can be made of a rubber-like or rubber-shaped material or a rubber-like or rubber-shaped material structure. In this way, the first and / or second support element 110, 210 possesses sufficient elasticity, which may be required during the execution of the method. Specifically, the rubber-like or rubber-shaped material can, for example, be made of a plastic or silicone material.

[0155] However, in principle any first and / or second support elements 110, 210, hairbands, wefts, etc. are conceivable, so that, for example, knotted support elements 110, 210 can also be used.

Claims

[1] Hair extension and / or thickening device comprising a first hair extension and / or thickening device consisting of a first support element and first hairs attached thereto, wherein the first hair extension device is attached to a second hair extension and / or thickening device consisting of a second support element and second hairs attached thereto by means of at least one fastening element in the formation of a hair extension group comprising the first hair extension and / or thickening device, the second hair extension and / or thickening device and the at least one fastening element, wherein the hair extension group can be fastened to the head of the person via the at least one fastening element. [2] Hair extension and / or thickening according to claim 1, wherein the first hair extension arrangement can be temporarily attached to the head, in particular to the head circumference, of the person, wherein the hair attached to the carrier element is oriented in a substantially vertical direction. [3] Hair extension and / or thickening according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first hair extension arrangement can be attached to the head by means of at least one attachment element, such as a clamp or hair clip, which is configured to temporarily attach the first hair extension arrangement to the head, in particular to the head circumference, of the person. [4] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second hair extension arrangement, in particular its support element, is arranged above the first hair extension arrangement on the person's head. [5] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first support element of the first hair extension arrangement is arranged substantially parallel to the second support element of the second hair extension arrangement. [6] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second hairs attached to the second carrier element are oriented in a substantially vertical direction. [7] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second hairs attached to the second carrier element are oriented in a substantially vertical direction, wherein their free ends point in a direction opposite to the direction in which the free ends of the first hairs attached to the first carrier element point. [8] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the attachment of the first hair extension arrangement to a second hair extension arrangement, which consists of a second support element and second hairs attached thereto, is realized by means of at least one fastening element by a sewing process, i.e. at least one seam, such that or wherein the first hair extension arrangement and / or the second hair extension arrangement is sewn together and / or to the at least one fastening element. [9] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one fastening element has an elongated base section from which one or more first and second side sections extend at an angle, in particular at right angles. [10] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first hair extension arrangement, in particular the first support element of the first hair extension arrangement, is attached to the one or more first side sections, and the second hair extension arrangement, in particular the second support element of the second hair extension arrangement, can be attached to the one or more second side sections. [11] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base section is arranged between the first support element of the first hair extension arrangement and the second support element of the second hair extension arrangement. [12] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base section is arranged parallel to the first support element of the first hair extension arrangement and the second support element of the second hair extension arrangement. [13] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the attachment of the hair extension group to the head of the person is realized via a mechanical fastening. [14] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the attachment of the hair extension group to the head of the person is realized via at least one mechanical fastening element. [15] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one mechanical fastening element is deformable, in particular to bring it, especially reversibly, into a fastening position. [16] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one mechanical fastening element is designed as a ring or comprises such a ring opening whose ring opening is passable or penetrated by the one or more natural hairs arranged between the at least two adjacent first hairs oriented in a substantially vertical direction. [17] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second hair extension arrangement is movable relative to the first hair extension arrangement after the hair extension group has been attached to the person's head, such that the second hairs are aligned in the same direction as the first hairs. [18] Hair extension and / or thickening according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the hair extension and / or thickening comprises several first hair extension arrangements and / or several second hair extension arrangements, wherein in particular the respective first support elements of the several first hair extension arrangements are or become arranged substantially parallel and / or wherein the respective second support elements of the several second hair extension arrangements are or become arranged substantially parallel.

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