Hair accessory

Abstract

To provide a hair accessory that allows the wearer to easily lengthen the hair without damaging the hair, allows the wearer to enjoy a prominent feature, effect color as an accent to the hair, and prevents the hair bundle from slipping off even during vigorous exercise.SOLUTION: A hair accessory 1 comprises: a support 2 which extends downward from the forehead of the user, contacting the shape of the head; and an elastic body 4 which is fixed to both ends of the support 2 and extends horizontally near the back of the user's head, contacting the shape of the head, the elastic body 4 being provided with an engagement portion 5 for removably fixing a hair bundle 6.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hair accessory. [Background technology]

[0002] Hair extensions are known as hair strands (fake hair) attached to the hair and the associated treatment, and are a fashion item that allows you to easily make your hair longer or enjoy accent colors. Traditionally, they were seen as something to make your hair longer, but recently, more and more people are casually adopting them by using hair strands partially for inner coloring, etc. Hair extensions allow you to freely add length and volume to your hair. Growing your natural hair takes time and effort, but hair extensions make it easy. Furthermore, hair extensions allow you to color your hair without damaging it. By using hair extensions as an inner color or point color, you can enjoy the latest hairstyles without damaging your natural hair through coloring. Also, since they can be removed as needed, you can change your hairstyle depending on your mood. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Public Practical Application No. 62-67502 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2000-73219 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, hair extensions also place a certain amount of strain on the hair, and the attached hair strands tend to come off, get tangled, or become dislodged when doing vigorous exercise.

[0005] The invention described in Patent Document 1 discloses a hair ornament mesh that is characterized by dyeing multiple hairs made of chemical fibers or natural hair in a desired color, bundling the bases of the hairs, and attaching the bundling parts with hairpins, combs, clips, or water-soluble adhesives. However, since the hair bundles are directly attached to the hair, it is unavoidable to damage the hair. In addition, there is a possibility that physical irritation may be applied when attaching the mesh, or that the hair bundles may come off or become tangled. Furthermore, it is difficult to wash or dry the hair while the hair bundles are attached.

[0006] The invention described in Patent Document 2 discloses a hair accessory for binding or fixing hair, characterized in that the surface of the hair contact part is covered with a large number of artificial hairs fixed to it so that it is not visible from the outside and covers the entire width of the surface. However, since the hair bundle was fixed directly to a headband or the like that holds the hair in place, the headband that holds the hair in place is prone to slipping off during sports or other activities, and if the headband slips off, the hair bundle fixed to the headband also slips off, making it difficult to maintain the desired hairstyle.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a hair accessory that allows the wearer to easily lengthen their hair without damaging it, allows the wearer to enjoy a single color accent as an accent to their hair, and prevents the hair strands from shifting even during vigorous exercise. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the inventor completed the present invention by configuring a hair accessory consisting of a support, an elastic body, and a bundle of hair, engaging the bundle of hair with the elastic body and fixing the elastic body to both ends of the support body so that the elastic body provides a retracting force to the hair accessory.

[0009] The invention described in claim 1 is a hair accessory for fixing a bundle of hair to a user's head, characterized in that it comprises a support extending downward from near the front of the user's head and contacting the shape of the head, an elastic body fixed to both ends of the support and extending horizontally near the back of the user's head and contacting the shape of the head, and one or more engagement portions on the elastic body for removably fixing the bundle of hair.

[0010] The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that the elastic body is configured to provide a retraction force to the hair accessory, and the support is configured to generate a resistance force corresponding to the retraction force.

[0011] The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body at the fixed portion between the support and the elastic body is in the range of 90 degrees to 180 degrees.

[0012] The invention as recited in claim 4 is characterized in that an intermediate elastic body is further provided between the support body and the elastic body.

[0013] The invention described in claim 5 is characterized in that the hair bundle is made of one or more colors. Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to the invention of claim 1, the hair accessory of the present application can be easily worn by the user on the head, and when worn, the hair accessory fits the user's head thanks to the support body extending downward from near the forehead of the user, contacting the shape of the head, and the elastic body fixed to both ends of the support body and extending horizontally near the back of the user's head, contacting the shape of the head.

[0015] According to the invention of claim 2, the elastic body provides a retraction force to the hair accessory, and the support body generates a resistance force corresponding to the retraction force, so that the hair accessory fits and is fixed to the head, and the hair accessory will not slip even during vigorous exercise.

[0016] According to the invention of claim 3, the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body at the attachment portion between the support and the elastic body is within a range of 90 degrees to 180 degrees, so that the hair accessory fits and is fixed to the head.

[0017] According to the invention of claim 4, by further providing an intermediate elastic body interposed between the support body and the elastic body, it becomes easier to adjust the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support body and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body at the fixing portion between the support body and the elastic body, thereby improving the fit of the hair accessory.

[0018] According to the invention of claim 5, it is easy to add mesh or inner color to the hair, allowing people of all ages to enjoy hair fashion. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a hair accessory according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is a front view showing a state in which the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 4] 1 is a rear view showing the use of the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing the use of the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of a hair accessory according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0021] 1 and 2, the hair accessory 1 comprises a support 2 extending downward from near the front of the user's head and contacting the shape of the head, elastic bodies 4 fixed near both ends of the support 2 and extending horizontally and contacting the shape of the head near the back of the user's head, and one or more engagement parts 5 for removably fixing a hair bundle 6 to the elastic body 4. Each component of the hair accessory 1 will be described in detail below.

[0022] The support 2 extends downward from the vicinity of the forehead of the user in contact with the shape of the head. The material is not limited, but is preferably made of cloth, flexible resin or metal for ease of attachment and detachment, and may be made of resin or metal with shape memory. The longitudinal extension of the support 2 can be exemplified as 20 cm to 50 cm, preferably 30 cm to 40 cm, and particularly preferably 33 cm to 37 cm. The width can be exemplified as 0.2 cm to 10 cm, preferably 0.3 cm to 7 cm, and particularly preferably 0.5 cm to 5 cm. The support 2 may be a bundle of multiple supports. The support 2 may be patterned to enjoy its design like a headband.

[0023] The elastic body 4 has both ends fixed to both ends of the support 2 (fixed portion 3). The fixing method is not limited. It may be sewing, bonding, welding, or other methods. The elastic body 4 is configured to extend horizontally while abutting the back of the user's head to the shape of the head. The material is not limited, but it is preferably one having elasticity, and examples of the material include rubber, cloth, knit, and other materials. From the viewpoint of ease of handling and durability, it is preferable to use a rubber material. The shape of the elastic body 4 is not limited. It may be rectangular, elliptical, or other shapes. The longitudinal extension of the elastic body 4 can be exemplified as 10 cm to 30 cm, preferably 15 cm to 25 cm, and particularly preferably 17 cm to 23 cm. The width can be exemplified as 0.5 cm to 5 cm, preferably 1 cm to 4 cm, and particularly preferably 2 cm to 3 cm.

[0024] The elastic body 4 has one or more engagement parts 5 for removably fixing the hair bundle 6. The shape of the engagement part 5 is not limited, but a shape that can engage with the shape of the attachment part 7 of the hair bundle 6 is preferable. The shape of the attachment part 7 is preferably a hook 8. If the shape of the attachment part 7 is a hook 8, the shape of the engagement part 5 is preferably a slit shape through which the hook 8 can be inserted. The shape of the attachment part 7 may be a male or female hook-and-loop fastener (not shown; same below). If the shape of the attachment part 7 is a male or female hook-and-loop fastener, the shape of the engagement part 5 is preferably a female or male hook-and-loop fastener with which the hook-and-loop fastener of the attachment part 7 can engage.

[0025] The number or positions of the engagement parts 5 provided on the elastic body 4 are not limited. When it is desired to give the hair a voluminous look, the number of hair bundles 6 can be increased. When it is desired to add an accent color to a part of the hair, the hair bundles 6 can be attached to that part. It is preferable to provide engagement parts according to the number or positions of the hair bundles 6 to be attached to the elastic body 4.

[0026] The elastic body 4, which has elasticity and is fixed to both ends of the support 2, extends horizontally while abutting the back of the user's head and providing a retracting force to the hair accessory 1, and the support 2 to which the elastic body 4 is fixed generates a resistance force corresponding to the retracting force near the front of the user's head, so that the hair accessory 1 fits the user's head and will not slip off even with vigorous exercise.

[0027] <Role of elastic body 4> When a user wears the hair accessory 1, the elastic body 4 stretches. The elastic body 4 is made of a stretchable material and tends to return to its original shape, so the elastic body 4 is in a stretched state when the hair accessory 1 is worn.

[0028] <Generation of backward force> The elastic body 4 in the stretched state tries to return to its original shape, and as a result, the elastic body 4 provides a retracting force to the hair accessory 1. That is, as the elastic body 4 in the stretched state tries to return to its original shape, a force is generated that pushes the hair accessory 1 backward from the back of the user's head.

[0029] <Role of Support 2> The support 2 exerts a resistance force against the retraction force. When a retraction force is applied to the hair accessory 1, the support 2 acts as a reaction force against it. The support 2 has the elastic body 4 fixed thereto and is located near the front head of the user, so that it exerts a resistance force by being pulled forward in response to the retraction force.

[0030] The force of the elastic body 4 trying to return to its original shape and the resistance force of the support body 2 are kept in balance and interact with each other, so that the hair accessory 1 does not slip even with vigorous exercise or movement and fits stably to the user's head.

[0031] The angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 at the fixing portion 3 between the support 2 and the elastic body 4 of the hair accessory 1 can be in the range of 90 degrees to 180 degrees, preferably in the range of 100 degrees to 150 degrees, and more preferably in the range of 110 degrees to 140 degrees. When the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 is within the above range, the hair accessory 1 fits the user's head.

[0032] The material of the hair bundle 6 is not limited. It may be artificial hair made of chemical fibers, animal hair, or human hair. The color of the hair bundle 6 is preferably one or more colors. By selecting a color different from your own hair, it is easy to add mesh or inner color to your hair, allowing people of all ages to enjoy hair fashion. The length of the hair bundle 6 is not limited. If you want to enjoy long hair, you can wear a long hair bundle 6. If you want to enjoy short hair, you can cut the hair bundle 6 to the desired length and wear it.

[0033] The hair accessory 1 is constructed integrally from a support 2, an elastic body 4 which is fixed to both ends of the support 2 and extends horizontally near the back of the user's head in contact with the shape of the head, and a hair bundle 6 which engages with the elastic body 4. Because the support 2 is flexible and the elastic body 4 is stretchable, the hair accessory 1 can be easily attached to and removed from the user's head with the hair bundle 6 engaged. EXAMPLES

[0034] The configuration of the hair accessory 1 of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples. As shown in Fig. 1, the support 2 has a generally U-shaped rod shape, and can be made of a flexible metal material. The longitudinal extension is 33 cm, and the width is 0.5 cm. The elastic body 4 has a rectangular shape, and the longitudinal extension is 19 cm, and the width is 2.5 cm. The material can be a stretchy rubber band. The method of fixing both ends of the support 2 to the elastic body 4 can be, for example, sewing.

[0035] 1 and 2, the elastic body 4 has four engagement parts 5 for removably fixing the hair bundle 6. Since the shape of the attachment part 7 of the hair bundle 6 is exemplified as a hook 8, the shape of the engagement parts 5 can be exemplified as a slit shape through which the hook 8 can be inserted.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the elastic body 4 fixed near both ends of the support body 2 extends horizontally, abutting the shape of the user's head near the back of the head, thereby providing a retraction force to the hair accessory 1, and the support body 2 to which the elastic body 4 is fixed generates a resistance force near the front of the user's head corresponding to the retraction force, so that the hair accessory 1 fits the user's head and will not slip even with vigorous exercise.

[0037] The angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 of the hair accessory 1 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 at the fixing portion 3 of the support 2 and the elastic body 4 can be, for example, 120 degrees. The above angle allows the hair accessory 1 to fit the head of the user.

[0038] An example of the method of using the hair accessory 1 of Example 1 and its effects will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

[0039] To wear the hair accessory 1, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, first prepare a strand of hair 6 of a different color than your own hair, and then secure it by engaging the hook 8 of the attachment part 7 of the strand of hair 6 with the notch-shaped engagement part 5 of the elastic body 4.

[0040] Next, as shown in Fig. 3 to Fig. 5, the user's hair is gathered together and the hair accessory 1 consisting of the support 2, elastic body 4 and hair bundle 6 is worn. After wearing, the hair is let down and the elastic body 4 is hidden under the hair. At this time, if the hair is pulled out from under the support 2 and placed over the support 2, the support 2 is hidden inside the hair. Then, as shown in Fig. 3, the hair bundle 6 is brought forward and cut to the same length as the user's own hair to easily enjoy inner color. Also, as shown in Fig. 5, the user's own hair and the hair bundle 6 may be braided. The support 2 may be exposed on top of the hair like a headband to enjoy the design.

[0041] When a user wears hair accessory 1 consisting of support 2, elastic body 4 and hair bundle 6, elastic body 4 located near the back of the user's head provides a retraction force to hair accessory 1, and because the angle between the longitudinal axis of support 2 at fixing portion 3 and the longitudinal axis of elastic body 4 is 120 degrees, a resistance force corresponding to the retraction force is generated in support 2 located near the front of the user's head, so that hair accessory 1 fits the user's head and will not slip even during intense exercise such as sports.

[0042] By wearing Hair Accessory 1, anyone from small children to adults can easily enjoy their favorite color whenever and wherever they want. Conventionally, in order to add mesh to one's hair, the color must be bleached before it can be added, and the color fades after about a week, but Hair Accessory 1 allows the color to last for a long time without fading. Also, by changing the hair bundle 6, one can enjoy a different hair color every day.

[0043] To put on or take off the hair accessory 1, simply grab the support 2 lightly with one hand, lift it up a little, and pull it backwards. The hair bundle 6 that engages with the elastic body 4 of the hair accessory 1 does not directly engage with the user's own hair, so the user's own hair is not damaged when putting on or taking off the hair accessory 1. It takes a few seconds to put on or take off the hair accessory 1.

[0044] Conventional hair extensions have issues such as having to adjust the position when attaching them to your own hair and hair falling out when used, but Hair Accessory 1 solves these issues. EXAMPLES

[0045] A hair accessory 10 of Example 2 will be described. The configuration common to Example 1 will be illustrated and described, and differences will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, an intermediate elastic body 30 is further provided between the support 2 and the elastic body 4. The shape of the intermediate elastic body 30 is not limited, but a shape that allows easy adjustment of the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 at the fixing portion 3 to a predetermined angle is preferable, and an approximately inverted triangle is particularly preferable. The material of the intermediate elastic body 30 is not limited, but a material having elasticity is preferable. By interposing the intermediate elastic body 30 between the support 2 and the elastic body 4, it becomes easy to adjust the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4. [Industrial Applicability]

[0046] The present disclosure provides a hair accessory that allows one to easily grow hair long without damaging the hair, allows one to enjoy a single color accent as an accent to the hair, and prevents hair strands from shifting even during vigorous exercise, allowing people of all ages from small children to adults to enjoy hair fashion, and has great industrial utility value. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1, 10...Hair accessories 2...Support 3. Attachment part 4. Elastic body 5. Engagement part 6. Hair bundle 7. Mounting section 8. Hook 30...Intermediate elastic body

Claims

1. A hair accessory for fixing a bundle of hair to a user's head, comprising: a support extending downward from near the front of the user's head, contacting the shape of the head; an elastic body fixed to both ends of the support and extending horizontally near the back of the user's head, contacting the shape of the head; and one or more engagement portions on the elastic body for removably fixing the bundle of hair.

2. The hair accessory according to claim 1, wherein the elastic body is configured to provide a retraction force to the hair accessory, and the support is configured to generate a resistance force corresponding to the retraction force.

3. 3. The hair accessory according to claim 1, wherein the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body at the attachment portion between the support and the elastic body is in the range of 90 degrees to 180 degrees.

4. 3. The hair accessory according to claim 1, further comprising an intermediate elastic body between the support and the elastic body.

5. 3. The hair accessory according to claim 1, wherein the hair strand is made of one or more colors.

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