Wig base

Abstract

This invention provides a wig base that exhibits a natural appearance when used by a wearer who still has their own hair remaining on their head. [Solution] The wig base comprises a base body for implanting hair, and cover hair implanted on the back surface of the base body, extending outward from the periphery of the base body to a length that mixes with the wearer's natural hair or the wig hair implanted on the surface of the base body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a wig base.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for wigs that are partially worn in a desired area of the head, mainly among women, in order to increase the volume of hair in the desired area. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a flat wig including a top part, a line part, and an opening formed between the top part and the line part to deal with thinning hair on the top of the head or the back of the head while leaving one's own hair. In the wig described in Patent Document 1, by hanging one's own hair taken out from the opening on the line part and mixing it with the hair on the line part, the wig is firmly fixed to the head, and the top part is fixed so as to be placed on the top of the head or the back of the head, thereby increasing the volume without pressing the one's own hair on the wearer's head.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The parts where an increase in hair volume is required are not limited to only the top of the head or the back of the head. For example, even when there is remaining natural hair on the forehead, there is a desire to increase the volume to a desired state because that area and the top of the head are relatively thin. On the other hand, when wearing any type of wig, it is required that it present a natural appearance and not be noticeable that a wig is being worn. In the case of wigs used when the wearer's own hair remains, such as wigs used to partially increase hair volume, it goes without saying that the hair quality of the wig hair should be selected so that it is impossible to distinguish between the natural hair and the wig hair. Furthermore, it is desirable that even if the hairstyle is disturbed by unintended external influences such as wind, it not be noticeable that a wig is being worn.

[0005] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a wig base that exhibits a natural appearance when used by a wearer who still has their own hair on their head. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One embodiment of the present invention is a wig base comprising a base body for implanting hair, and cover hair implanted on the back surface of the base body and extending outward from the periphery of the base body to a length that mixes with the wearer's natural hair or wig hair implanted on the surface of the base body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a wig base that exhibits a natural appearance when used by a wearer who still has their own hair on their head. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of a wig base according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram showing an enlarged view of the back side near the front edge of a wig base according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a schematic cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 2. [Figure 4] This is a photograph of the area near the front edge of a wig base according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5]This is a schematic diagram showing an enlarged view of the back side near the front edge of a wig base according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a schematic cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 5. [Figure 7] This is a photograph of the area near the front edge of a wig base according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram showing an enlarged view of the back side near the front edge of a wig base according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a schematic cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 8. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0010] [First Embodiment] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the wig base 100 as seen from the front surface according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing an enlarged view of the back surface near the front edge 10a of the wig base 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 2.

[0011] The wig base 100 comprises a base body 10 for implanting hair, and cover hair 20 implanted on the back surface of the base body 10 and extending outward from the periphery of the base body 10. In this embodiment, an example in which the cover hair 20 is provided on the front end edge 10a of the base body 10 will be described below.

[0012] In the illustrated example, an attachment member 60 for attaching the wig base 100 to the wearer's natural hair is provided on the back surface of the base body 10 at a position set back from the front edge 10a. However, the position of the attachment member 60 is not limited to the illustrated example. The specific configuration of the attachment member 60 is also not particularly limited.

[0013] The cover hair 20 is arranged substantially parallel to each other in a substantially same plane with the directions of the hair tips 20a aligned, and extends in a length that mixes with the wearer's natural hair or the wig hair implanted on the surface of the base body 10. The length of the portion where the cover hair 20 protrudes from the front edge 10a of the base body 10 can be appropriately designed so as to mix naturally with the wearer's natural hair. For example, it can be set to 30 to 80 mm, and in this embodiment, it is about 50 mm.

[0014] The cover hair 20 can be made of the same hair quality as the wig hair implanted on the surface of the base body, which is formed to have the same hair quality as the wearer's natural hair. The diameter of the cover hair 20 is set to be substantially the same thickness as the wearer's natural hair, and in this embodiment, it is 0.07 mm.

[0015] The number of the cover hairs 20 per a predetermined width of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 can be increased or decreased as needed, and is not particularly limited as long as it can blend with the wearer's natural hair. For example, the number of the cover hairs 20 per a predetermined width of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 can be set to 20 to 100 hairs / cm. When the number of hairs per a predetermined width of the wearer's natural hair is small, the number of the cover hairs per a predetermined width can be increased, and when the number of hairs per a predetermined width of the wearer's natural hair is large, the number of the cover hairs per a predetermined width can be decreased.

[0016] By providing such a cover hair 20, the natural hair of the wearer and the cover hair 20 are mingled and adapted. Since the cover hair 20 is provided on the back surface of the base body 10, it is easy to blend with the natural hair of the wearer. Thereby, while increasing the volume of the front hair of the wearer, it is possible to prevent the peripheral edge of the base body 10 from unnaturally rising when wearing a wig, and to achieve a more natural appearance. Further, when wearing a wig provided with the wig base 100 of the present embodiment, the natural hair of the wearer and the cover hair 20 are adapted, and the wig hair implanted on the surface of the base body 10 overlaps therewith, so that it is more difficult to distinguish between the natural hair of the wearer and the wig hair, and a more natural appearance can be achieved. Further, when wearing a wig provided with a wig base 100 having a cover hair 20 provided on the front head, not only in a down style where the front hair is lowered, but also when the front hair is lowered and a part of the front hair is horizontally parted so as to flow horizontally, the natural hair of the wearer and the cover hair 20 are adapted, so that the peripheral edge of the base body 十分に10 is not conspicuous and a more natural appearance can be achieved. Further, when wearing a wig provided with the wig base of the present embodiment and adopting a point-up style in which a part of the front hair is raised or an all-up style in which all of the front hair is raised and flowed to the top of the head or the back of the head, the natural hair and the cover hair 20 located on the back side of the base body 10 flow from the lower side of the base body 10 to the upper side of the base body 10 so as to cover the peripheral edge of the base body 10, so that the peripheral edge of the base body 10 can be made inconspicuous.

[0017] Further, in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the contour of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 has an uneven shape at a predetermined interval. In the illustrated example, the contour of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 has an uneven shape that protrudes in an arc shape convex outward at a predetermined interval. More specifically, in the illustrated example, six convex shapes protruding in an arch shape convex outward are provided. Thereby, the contour of the front edge 10a itself is made inconspicuous.

[0018] Furthermore, if the contour of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 has an uneven shape at predetermined intervals, it becomes easier to deform only a part of the periphery of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 when creating a point-up style where a part of the bangs is lifted up, or an all-up style where the bangs are swept back. In other words, the base body 10 often has a roughly spherical shape to conform to the shape of the wearer's head, but with a wig base of this shape, it is difficult to curl up only a part of it, and when the wig base is attached and the wearer's bangs are styled upwards, there is a risk that the part where the wig base is attached will curl up in an unnatural shape, and the contour of its periphery itself will become noticeable. By configuring the contour of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 to have an uneven shape at predetermined intervals, the periphery of the front edge 10a can be deformed by raising, curling up, or lowering each convex portion of the periphery of the base body 10, making it possible to set it into various hairstyles. Furthermore, when deforming each convex portion of the periphery of the base body 10 in this way, it is preferable to provide multiple convex shapes that protrude outward in an arch shape as shown in the figure, as this makes it easier to deform the periphery of the base body 10.

[0019] Thus, according to this embodiment, the wig base 100, by including the cover hair 20, allows for volume enhancement in desired areas when used by a wearer who still has their own hair on their head, and enables them to enjoy various hairstyles even while wearing the wig base 100, while maintaining a natural appearance.

[0020] [Second Embodiment] Next, a wig base 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 4 is a photograph taken from the front and above of the area near the front edge of the wig base 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, showing the front edge 10a of the base body 10 raised upwards. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing an enlarged view of the back side near the front edge 10a of the wig base 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 5. Note that components identical to those in the embodiments described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0021] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the wig base 200 according to this embodiment further includes a lace member 30 that protrudes outward from the peripheral edge (in this case, the front edge 10a) of the base body 10.

[0022] The lace member 30 is provided between the base body 10 and the cover hair 20. In other words, the lace member 30 is provided in the peripheral region where the cover hair 20 is provided, and the cover hair 20 is fixed to the base body 10 with the lace member 30 in between.

[0023] The lace member 30 preferably protrudes slightly outward from the periphery of the base body 10, that is, in this case, from the front edge 10a. The length of the portion protruding from the front edge 10a of the base body 10 is preferably, for example, 5 to 50 mm, and in this embodiment, it is about 10 mm.

[0024] The specific form of the lace member 30 is not particularly limited, as long as it has a shape that prevents it from mixing with the cover hair 20 provided adjacent to it above and below, and that can hold down the cover hair 20 so that it does not rise upward at a position close to the periphery of the base body 10. For example, as shown in the figure, it can be made by weaving together pairs of linear members, each substantially the same thickness as the wearer's natural hair or wig hair, which are provided protruding outward from the periphery of the base body 10, so that one pair of linear members intersects with an adjacent pair of linear members.

[0025] By providing such a lace member 30, when a wig having the wig base 200 of this embodiment is worn, it is possible to prevent the cover hair 20 located on the back side of the base body 10 and / or the wearer's own hair from being blown around by the wind or other factors and getting caught on the periphery of the base body 10. In other words, the periphery of the base body 10 is often constructed so that its outline is blurred so that the periphery is not noticeable when the wig is worn. For example, it may be formed by weaving a net-like structure of thread material made by twisting together multiple filaments of synthetic resin such as polyester or nylon. Hair is prone to getting caught on such a periphery, and once it gets caught, it is difficult to remove. If hair gets caught on the periphery, the periphery of the base body 10 of the wig base 200 will stand out unnaturally, making it obvious that a wig is being worn. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lace member 30 is provided on the back surface of the base body 10, between the base body 10 and the cover hair 20, to prevent the natural hair or the cover hair 20 from getting caught on the periphery of the base body 10.

[0026] Furthermore, by providing the lace member 30, the contour of the base body 10 in that part can be blurred, making the periphery of the base body 10 less noticeable.

[0027] In this embodiment, the wig base 200 makes it possible to achieve a more natural appearance when a wig is worn.

[0028] [Third Embodiment] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 7 is a photograph of the wig base 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, taken from the front and diagonally above, showing a state in which a part of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 and the straight hair member 40, which will be described in detail below, are raised diagonally upward. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing an enlarged view of the back side near the front edge of the wig base 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 8. Note that components identical to those in the embodiments described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0029] The wig base 100 according to this embodiment further comprises a straight hair member 40 implanted on the surface of the base body 10 and projecting outward toward the periphery of the base body 10 (in this case, the front edge 10a), and a plastically deformable member 50 provided in at least a portion of the region along the periphery of the base body 10.

[0030] The straight hair members 40 are approximately the same thickness as the wearer's natural hair, have an elastically deformable linear shape, and are arranged substantially parallel to each other in substantially the same plane. The diameter of the straight hair members 40 is, for example, 0.07 mm in this embodiment.

[0031] In this embodiment, the straight hair member 40 has its roots implanted on the surface of the base body 10 and protrudes outward from the periphery of the base body 10, with a length longer than the lace member 30 and shorter than the wearer's natural hair and / or cover hair 20. The length of the portion of the straight hair member 40 that protrudes from the front end edge 10a is preferably, for example, 5 to 30 mm, and in this embodiment, it is about 10 mm. This makes it easier for the hair tips 40a of the straight, elastically deformable straight hair member 40 to get between the natural hairs on the wearer's forehead.

[0032] The straight hair member 40 is made of a synthetic resin such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic. The straight hair member 40 can be provided by implanting hair-like members one by one onto the surface of the base body 10, or by fixing a single member formed by braiding multiple hair-like members at the root end, and then untangling them as appropriate. After implanting the straight hair members 40 one by one, they may be molded by heating them for a certain period of time while fixed, so that they extend along the surface of the base body 10 and are arranged with the direction of the hair tips aligned toward the outside of the front edge 10a of the base body 10. In this case, the heating time and heating temperature for the molding process can be appropriately set according to the material of the straight hair member 40.

[0033] As mentioned above, if the contour of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 has an uneven shape, by providing the straight-haired member 40 on top of the contour of the front edge 10a, the straight-haired member 40 can blur the contour of the front edge 10a, making the front edge 10a less noticeable.

[0034] Furthermore, since the straight hair member 40 is positioned to cover the lace member 30 which is located closer to the wearer's head than the straight hair member 40, the lace member 30 can be made less noticeable.

[0035] Preferably, the straight hair members 40 are arranged substantially parallel to each other in the same plane by molding and have increased rigidity. This makes it easier for the hair tips 40a of the straight hair members 40 to penetrate between the natural hairs of the wearer's forehead. As a result, the hair tips 40a of the straight hair members 40 penetrate between the natural hairs, making the straight hair members 40 themselves less noticeable, thus effectively making the front edge 10a less noticeable.

[0036] The number of straight bristles 40 per predetermined width of the front edge 10a of the base body 10 is preferably, for example, 50 to 80 bristles / cm. The number of straight bristles 40 per predetermined width can be increased or decreased as needed. For example, if the straight bristles 40 are thicker, the number per predetermined width should be reduced, and if the straight bristles 40 are thinner, the number per predetermined width should be increased.

[0037] Preferably, the plastically deformable member is provided such that it has at least a portion of the area along the periphery of the base body 10, and at least a portion that extends in a direction intersecting the periphery of the base body 10. In the illustrated example, the plastically deformable member 50 extends in a region along the front edge 10a, with a plurality of portions extending in a direction intersecting the periphery of the base body 10 arranged in substantially parallel rows, and these portions are connected via curved portions. In other words, in the illustrated example, the plastically deformable member 50 extends in a meandering manner along the front edge 10a.

[0038] By providing the plastically deformable member 50 in an area along the periphery of the base body 10, the periphery of the base body 10 can be made to conform more closely to the shape of the wearer's head, reducing the risk of the periphery of the base body 10 appearing unnaturally raised when worn, and effectively making the periphery less noticeable. In particular, by providing the plastically deformable member 50 near the front edge 10a of the base body 10, the plastically deformable member 50 assists in changing the shape of the periphery of the base body 10 to match the style of the wearer's bangs, and by configuring the wig base 100 to fit the wearer's head and hair style more naturally, the contour of the periphery of the base body 10 itself is made less noticeable, making the worn wig look more natural. In particular, as shown in the figure, when the contour of the periphery of the base body 10 has an uneven shape, the plastically deformable member 50 can easily change the shape for each uneven shape of the periphery of the base body 10, making it easy to set in various hairstyles.

[0039] The plastically deformable member 50 may be configured to have at least a portion that extends in a direction intersecting the periphery of the base body 10 in order to make the shape near the periphery of the base body 10 a desired shape. However, it is preferable to have the plastically deformable member 50 meander in the desired region so that it has at least a portion that extends in a direction intersecting the periphery of the base body, as this makes it easier to deform the shape of that region into the desired shape. Furthermore, in order to more effectively achieve these effects, it is preferable that the plastically deformable member 50 bends in a region along the front edge 10a of the base body 10 such that a portion of it is located closer to the periphery.

[0040] The plastically deformable member 50 only needs to be fixed so as not to separate from the base body 10, and the method of fixing is not particularly limited. For example, if the base body 10 is formed by weaving together a thread member made by twisting together a plurality of filaments in a mesh shape, the plastically deformable member 50 may be integrally woven into a predetermined position on the base body 10, or it may be fixed to the base body 10 with an adhesive or the like. In the illustrated example, it is shown as being fixed to the back surface of the base body 10, but it may also be fixed to the front surface of the base body 10.

[0041] The plastically deformable member 50 is preferably a linear member with a diameter of 0.3 to 1.4 mm, made of a plastically deformable polyethylene material. A suitable example of such a linear member is, for example, Technorot® manufactured by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

[0042] It is preferable that the plastically deformable member 50 is configured to have a desired color similar to that of the base body 10. This increases the sense of unity with the base body 10 and makes it difficult to recognize the plastically deformable member 50. A plastically deformable member 50 having a desired color can be obtained by a process such as wrapping a fiber of the desired color around a linear member that has the color of the material itself, but it is more preferable if the member itself is colored or dyed. A process such as wrapping a fiber may increase the diameter of the plastically deformable member 50, which may make the plastically deformable member 50 more noticeable, but if the color can be adjusted by coloring or dyeing, the thickness of the plastically deformable member 50 can be adjusted over a wide range. This makes it possible to use the plastically deformable member 50 in a less noticeable state on the wig base 100, for example, by making it closer in thickness to that of a strand of hair.

[0043] According to the wig base 300 of this embodiment, by comprising cover hair 20, lace member 30, straight hair member 40, and plastically deformable member 50, when used by a wearer who still has their own hair on their head, it is possible to increase the volume in desired areas, and to enjoy various hairstyles even while wearing the wig base 100, while making the worn wig look more natural. In particular, when at least a portion of the hair on the front edge 10a side is set up, the wig hair and the wearer's own hair blend together more naturally, and the plastically deformable member 50 assists in setting the hair on the front edge 10a side into the desired shape, making the worn wig look more natural.

[0044] Although preferred embodiments of the wig base of the present invention have been described above, the wig base according to the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

[0045] For example, in the embodiment described above, an example was given in which the cover hair 20 is provided on the front edge 10a of the base body 10, but the position where the cover hair 20 is provided is not limited to the front edge 10a. Furthermore, the wig base of the present invention is not limited to being attached to the forehead of the wearer, but can be applied to any desired location such as the sides of the head or the back of the head in order to increase volume.

[0046] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment described an example in which the straight hair member 40 is in a straight shape, in the present invention the straight hair member 40 is not limited to a straight shape, and may be in a curved shape, such as wavy hair. Moreover, a mixture of straight hair member 40 and curved straight hair member 40 may be used. In the case of the curved straight hair member 40, it is preferable that the ends of the hairs are curved downwards (towards the wearer's head).

[0047] Furthermore, the wig base of the present invention is not limited to partial wigs that are attached to a part of the wearer's head, but can also be applied to full wigs that are configured to cover the entire head. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 100, 200, 300 Wig base 10 Base Unit 20 Cover Hair 30 Lace components 40 Straight hair member 50 Plastically deformable member 60 Mounting component

Claims

1. A base body for implanting hair, Cover hair is implanted on the back surface of the base body and extends outward from the periphery of the base body to a length that mixes with the wearer's natural hair or the wig hair implanted on the surface of the base body. A wig base characterized by having the following features.

2. The wig base according to claim 1, wherein the cover hair has the same hair quality as the wig hair implanted on the surface of the base body.

3. The wig base according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the contour of the peripheral edge of the base body has an uneven shape.

4. The wig base according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a lace member provided between the base body and the cover hair, which protrudes outward toward the periphery of the base body.

5. The wig base according to claim 4, wherein the lace member is woven by crossing a plurality of linear members that are provided projecting outward toward the periphery of the base body.

6. A straight hair member is planted on the surface of the base body and protrudes outward from the periphery of the base body, longer than the lace member, A plastically deformable member having at least a portion extending in a direction intersecting the periphery of the base body in a region along the periphery of the base body, The wig base according to claim 4, further comprising the above.

7. The wig base according to claim 6, wherein the straight hair member is of a similar thickness to the wearer's own hair, has an elastically deformable straight or curved shape, and is configured so that the ends of the straight hair member can fit between the wearer's own hairs.

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