SPRAY DYE

Abstract

AEROSOL DYE An applicator attachment for a hair dryer to facilitate the application of an aerosolized cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, to an individual's hair. A hair dryer that includes an applicator attachment. A method of using the applicator attachment and / or a hair dryer that includes the applicator attachment attached thereto to apply an aerosolized cosmetic composition. Computer-implemented variations of the method. Figure for abstract: none

Description

Title of the invention: AEROSOL DYE SUMMARY

[0001] In one aspect, the disclosure provides an attachment for a hair dryer, the attachment comprising an applicator configured to apply an aerosolized cosmetic composition.

[0002] In embodiments, the attachment is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.

[0003] In embodiments, the attachment is an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer.

[0004] In embodiments, the aerosolized cosmetic composition is intended for be applied to an individual's hair.

[0005] In embodiments, the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is curable with hot air from a hair dryer, and optionally, the attachment includes an ion generator for generating ions in the hair dye prior to application to the individual's hair.

[0006] In one aspect, the disclosure provides a hair dryer comprising an attachment for a hair dryer.

[0007] In one aspect, the disclosure provides a method of applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition to a portion of a body of an individual, the method comprising: activating an applicator attachment to apply the aerosolized cosmetic composition to the body portion; and activating a blower of a hair dryer, such that the hair dryer blows warm air onto the aerosolized cosmetic composition on the body portion; wherein the applicator attachment is attachable to the hair dryer.

[0008] In embodiments, the applicator attachment is attached to the hair dryer.

[0009] In embodiments, a spray of the applicator of the fixation and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincides with the portion of the body.

[0010] In embodiments, the aerosolized cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of the individual.

[0011] In embodiments, the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is curable with hot air from a hair dryer.

[0012] In one aspect, the disclosure provides a computing device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of a method of the disclosure.

[0013] In embodiments, the circuitry includes a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions therein configured to be executed by the processor.

[0014] In one aspect, the disclosure provides a system and / or network of information devices matics including the computer device.

[0015] This summary is provided to present a selection of concepts in simplified form which are described more fully below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter nor to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. Description of the Drawings

[0016] [Fig-1] [Fig.l] shows a diagram of a hair dryer with an attachment applicator attached thereto, used for applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition to an individual's hair and curing the aerosolized cosmetic composition with the hair dryer, according to aspects of the disclosure.

[0017] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] shows a flowchart of an exemplary method of curing an aerosolized cosmetic composition using an applicator attachment for attachment to and / or use with a hair dryer, according to aspects of the disclosure.

[0018] The foregoing aspects and numerous attendant advantages of the present invention will be more readily appreciated as they are better understood with reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Detailed description

[0019] Existing devices and methods for coloring hair typically exploit an oxidative chemical reaction that can be corrosive to tissues and is too time-consuming. With these approaches, typically, two compounds are mixed to form a hair dye composition, and the hair dye composition is then meticulously applied to the hair. These approaches are time-consuming, but can produce colored hair that lasts three weeks or more. There is a need for devices and methods for applying hair dye compositions to hair and drying the hair dye compositions so that the colored hair has satisfactory duration. The present disclosure addresses this need and other long-standing and unmet needs in the art.

[0020] [Fig.l] shows a diagram of a hair dryer with an applicator attachment attached thereto, used to ionize and apply a cosmetic composition to an individual's hair, according to aspects of the disclosure. An exemplary attachment for a hair dryer includes an applicator that is configured to apply a cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, to an individual's hair. The applicator of the attachment may spray an aerosolized hair dye into an area that is adjacent an outlet of the hair dryer when attached to the dryer. hair, so that the hot air emitted by the hair dryer coincides with the spraying of the fixative. In this way, the cosmetic composition can be dried with hot air, along with the application, for improved application and hardening of the cosmetic composition.

[0021] In embodiments, the attachment is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer, e.g., as an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer. The attachment may include a power connection (e.g., an AC electrical connection for use with a wall outlet) and / or a power source, such as a battery. The power connection and / or the power source may be operably connected and configured to activate the applicator, e.g., following an input, e.g., a button press and / or processor-mediated activation. The attachment may include a housing and, optionally, examples of attachment means including, but not limited to, a hook-and-loop fastener, a button attachment, a clip attachment, a strap attachment, or the like.However, in other embodiments, the attachment is integrated with or integral with the hair dryer, or is provided in combination with the hair dryer and is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.

[0022] In at least some embodiments, the hair dryer may be particularly configured to receive the attachment therein and may include, for example, an attachment site that may be modular for use with the attachment, optionally with one or more other hair dryer attachments. As such, in various aspects, the disclosure provides a hair dryer and an attachment for the hair dryer.

[0023] In embodiments, the cosmetic composition is configured to be applied to an individual's hair or body hair, such as hair. The cosmetic composition may be or include a hair dye that is curable with hot air from a hair dryer. The hair dye may be for introducing a hair dye to the individual's hair, for example.

[0024] As shown in [Fig. 2], a flowchart of an exemplary method of drying an aerosolized cosmetic composition using an applicator attachment for attachment to a hair dryer and / or use with a hair dryer shows that such a method may include preparing hair for application of the cosmetic composition; applying the cosmetic composition to the hair with an applicator attachment of the disclosure; and activating a blower of a hair dryer, such that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the cosmetic composition on the hair. In embodiments, the attachment may be attached (and / or is attached) to the hair dryer for ergonomic use of the blower and / or applicator, such that a user does not need to change their grip or change a held device to utilize these features of the combination.

[0025] In embodiments, a spray area of ​​the applicator of the fixative and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with a portion of the cosmetic composition on the hair, as shown in [Fig.l] by way of non-limiting example. This allows a user to both style and color the hair using a combination device. As such, in embodiments, the cosmetic composition may be applied with use of such a combination device that includes the fixative and the hair dryer. In embodiments, application of the cosmetic composition may be adjusted, for example with use of the combination device, for coating and coverage of the hair with the cosmetic composition.Examples of adjustments include enabling and / or disabling application of the cosmetic composition as needed, adjusting a distance between the combination device and the hair as needed, enabling and / or disabling the spray of the applicator attachment and / or the blower of the hair dryer as needed, and the like.

[0026] In embodiments, the hair is treated with shampoo, conditioner, plasma, hot air, or any combination thereof, to change the surface texture of the hair and enhance penetration of the cosmetic composition into and adhesion to the hair. In embodiments, the hair is treated with shampoo before, during, and / or after applying the cosmetic composition to the hair. In embodiments, the hair is treated with conditioner before, during, and / or after applying the cosmetic composition to the hair. In embodiments, the hair is treated with plasma before, during, and / or after applying the cosmetic composition to the hair. In embodiments, the hair is treated with hot air before, during, and / or after applying the cosmetic composition to the hair.In embodiments, an ion generator may be used to activate the aerosolized cosmetic composition, for example, before application to hair. In embodiments, one or more of these and / or other treatments may be applied with use of the combination device, for example.

[0027] In embodiments, the intensity of the applicator spray and / or the hair dryer, such as the air movement speed and / or the heat level, may be adjusted as part of the application process. In embodiments, the cosmetic composition may be aerosolized and / or provided as a consumable for use with the combination device.

[0028] In embodiments, the combination device may be a “smart hair dryer” that includes, among other features, one or more sensors that are operatively connected to circuitry configured to perform logic operations based on data received from the one or more sensors for automated, semi-automated, or manual-assisted application of the cosmetic composition to a portion of an individual's body. The logic operations may include all or part of a method and / or process of the disclosure, for example, optionally in combination with additional logic operations.

[0029] As such, in aspects, the disclosure provides a "smart hair dryer" computing device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of a method, and optionally, a system and / or network of computing devices comprising at least a portion of such circuitry. In embodiments, the circuitry of a computing device is configurable with a processor and processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable medium of the computing device, as a non-limiting example, but other approaches to configuring circuitry of the computing device may be implemented in embodiments.In embodiments, the computing device includes a processor for executing instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, enabling the processor to perform all or part of a method or process of the disclosure. Accordingly, in embodiments, a computing device includes a software application configured to perform all or part of one or more methods or processes of the disclosure, in any order or combination. However, in embodiments, a computing device includes dedicated hardware circuitry. Additional circuitry configuration of the computing device may include networking circuitry, e.g., circuitry configured for a wireless connection, such as a Bluetooth® connection, a Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) connection, and / or a Wi-Fi® connection, and / or a wired connection.The networking circuitry, in combination with the computing device circuitry, may be used to request, retrieve, and / or receive data from a remote server, for example. In embodiments, the circuitry may include an operative connection of one or more sensors with the processor, or other circuitry, to perform logical operations and / or methods based on data received from the one or more sensors, for example. NON-LIMITING EMBODIMENTS

[0030] The following non-limiting embodiments relate to features, and combinations of features, that are explicitly contemplated as part of the disclosure. The following non-limiting embodiments contain elements that are modular and may be combined with each other in any number, order, or combination to form a new non-limiting embodiment, which can itself be combined with other non-limiting embodiments.

[0031] Embodiment 1. A hair dryer attachment, the attachment comprising an applicator configured to apply an aerosolized cosmetic composition.

[0032] Embodiment 2. An attachment according to any other embodiment, wherein the attachment is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.

[0033] Embodiment 3. An attachment according to any other embodiment, wherein the attachment is an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer.

[0034] Embodiment 4. Fixation according to any other embodiment, in which the aerosolized cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of an individual.

[0035] Embodiment 5. A fixative according to any other embodiment, wherein the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is curable with hot air from a hair dryer, and optionally wherein the fixative includes an ion generator for generating ions in the hair dye before application to the individual's hair.

[0036] Embodiment 6. Attachment for a hair dryer according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.

[0037] Embodiment 7. A hair dryer comprising an attachment for a hair dryer according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.

[0038] Embodiment 8. A method of applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition to a portion of a body of an individual, the method comprising: activating an applicator attachment to apply the aerosolized cosmetic composition to the body portion; and activating a blower of a hair dryer, such that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosolized cosmetic composition on the body portion; wherein the applicator attachment is attachable to the hair dryer.

[0039] Embodiment 9. Method according to any other embodiment, wherein the applicator attachment is attached to the hair dryer.

[0040] Embodiment 10. A method according to any other embodiment, wherein a spray from the applicator of the attachment and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with the portion of the body.

[0041] Embodiment 11. Method according to any other embodiment, in which the aerosolized cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of the individual.

[0042] Embodiment 12. A method according to any other embodiment, wherein the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye which is curable with the hot air of a hair dryer.

[0043] Embodiment 13. Method of curing an aerosolized cosmetic composition according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.

[0044] Embodiment 14. A computing device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of the method according to any other embodiment.

[0045] Embodiment 15. A computing device according to any other embodiment, wherein the circuitry comprises a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing therein instructions configured to be executed by the processor.

[0046] Embodiment 16. System and / or network of computing devices comprising the computing device according to any other embodiment.

[0047] Although illustrative embodiments have been illustrated and described, it should be appreciated that various changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

Claims

1. A hair dryer attachment, the attachment comprising an applicator configured to apply an aerosolized cosmetic composition.

2. The attachment of claim 1, wherein the attachment is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.

3. An assembly comprising a fixing according to claim 1 and an aerosolized cosmetic composition, wherein the aerosolized cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of an individual.

4. An assembly according to claim 3, wherein the aerosolized cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is curable with hot air from a hair dryer, and optionally wherein the attachment includes an ion generator for generating ions in the hair dye before application to the individual's hair.

5. A method of applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition to a portion of a body of an individual, the method comprising: activating the applicator attachment of claim 1 to apply the aerosolized cosmetic composition to the body portion; and activating a blower of a hair dryer, such that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the aerosolized cosmetic composition on the body portion; wherein the applicator attachment is attachable to the hair dryer.

6. The method of claim 6, wherein the applicator attachment is attached to the hair dryer.

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