Hair treatment aids

Abstract

This reduces the visual burden on the technician during hair treatment. [Solution] The hair treatment aid 10 is a sheet-shaped partition 12 that is inserted inside a plurality of strands of hair, thereby separating the plurality of strands of hair into inner hair 22A located between the partition 12 and the skin (scalp 20) of the recipient, and outer hair 22B located on the opposite side of the partition 12 from the skin (scalp 20) of the recipient. The device also includes a connecting part 14 provided on the inner surface of the partition 12 on the skin (scalp 20) side, which detachably connects the partition 12 to the inner hair 22A.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an auxiliary tool for hair treatment.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, an auxiliary tool used in the treatment of hair such as a haircut is known. The haircut auxiliary tool of Patent Document 1 is worn on the head of the recipient, who is the object to be cut, during a haircut. According to Patent Document 1, even if the operator is a beginner or junior in haircut techniques, it is said that the same hairstyle as that of an advanced person can be easily created.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In this specification, "treatment" includes all treatments for the hair of the recipient, such as a haircut, a hair set (hair tying), etc. In this specification, "hair" is not limited to the hair on the scalp, but includes the body hair on the skin of the entire body of the recipient. Also, in this specification, "recipient" means a person who receives a treatment such as a haircut for the hair by an operator. In the present disclosure, the recipient is not limited to a human, and may include animals having hair, such as dogs and cats. That is, in the present disclosure, the recipient means the object to be treated. In this specification, "operator" includes beauticians, barbers, and other ordinary people who handle human hair, as well as trimmers who handle animal hair.

[0005] In procedures such as haircuts, the practitioner may be required to visually inspect the client's hair before performing any treatment. For example, in a haircut, when adjusting the volume or length of the hair, the hairdresser will take one strand of hair from a bundle of multiple strands held in place to determine where to cut with the scissors, and visually inspect the length, curl, damage, and volume of the selected hair. This visual inspection is performed sequentially on multiple strands of hair to be cut. In this specification, "visual inspection" includes the process of taking strands of hair to be treated from a bundle of hair, and the process of checking the condition of each strand of hair that has been taken out.

[0006] In this context, from the perspective of the stylist, multiple strands of hair on the scalp or other skin often overlap directly. Each strand of hair is usually of roughly the same thickness and color. This creates a problem where the visual work burden on the stylist during hair treatments becomes significant. This problem of visual work burden on the stylist is not limited to haircuts, but also occurs in other treatments that involve delicate handling of hair, such as hair styling. In this regard, Patent Document 1 does not address any techniques for reducing the visual work burden on the stylist, and therefore there is room for improvement.

[0007] This disclosure addresses the aforementioned issues and aims to provide an auxiliary tool for hair treatment that can reduce the visual burden on the practitioner during hair treatment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above problems, a hair treatment aid according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a sheet-like partition that is inserted inside a plurality of strands of hair, thereby separating the plurality of strands of hair into inner hair located between the partition and the skin of the recipient, and outer hair located on the opposite side of the partition from the skin of the recipient, and a connecting portion provided on the inner surface of the partition on the skin side, which detachably connects the partition to the inner hair.

[0009] In one aspect of the hair treatment aid according to this disclosure, the partition is attached to the hair by a connecting part during treatment. The partition is inserted inside multiple strands of hair. Therefore, even if multiple strands of hair directly overlap on the skin in the direction of the practitioner's line of sight, the partition separates the multiple strands of hair into outer hair on the side closer to the practitioner and inner hair behind the outer hair.

[0010] Therefore, the amount of hair that the technician needs to visually inspect is limited to only the outer hair. In other words, the amount of hair that needs to be visually inspected can be reduced compared to when the outer hair on the near side and the inner hair on the far side directly overlap without a partition being inserted. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to this disclosure, the visual inspection burden on the practitioner during hair treatment can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a front view illustrating an auxiliary tool for hair treatment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a side view illustrating an auxiliary tool for hair treatment according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a side view illustrating a hair cutting method as an example of a hair treatment method using the hair treatment aid according to this embodiment (Part 1). [Figure 4] This is a photograph illustrating a hair cutting method using a hair treatment aid according to this embodiment (part 2). [Figure 5] This is a side view illustrating a hair cutting method using a hair treatment aid according to this embodiment (part 3). [Figure 6] This is a front view illustrating a hair treatment aid according to a first modified example of this embodiment. [Figure 7]Figure 7(A) is a front view illustrating a hair treatment aid according to a second modification of this embodiment. Figure 7(B) is a front view illustrating a hair treatment aid according to a third modification of this embodiment. Figure 7(C) is a front view illustrating a hair treatment aid according to a fourth modification of this embodiment. [Figure 8] This is a front view illustrating a hair treatment aid according to a fifth modified example of this embodiment. [Figure 9] This is a front view illustrating a hair treatment aid according to a sixth modified example of this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] The present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, identical or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic, and the relationship between thickness and planar dimensions, the ratio of thickness of each device and component, etc., may differ from reality. Therefore, specific thicknesses and dimensions should be determined by referring to the following explanation. Also, unless otherwise specified, the number of each device and component is not limited to one, but may be multiple.

[0014] Furthermore, it goes without saying that there are parts where the dimensional relationships and ratios differ between drawings. Also, the directions of "left / right" and "up / down" in the following explanation are merely definitions for the sake of explanation and do not limit the technical ideas of this disclosure. Therefore, for example, if you rotate the paper by 90 degrees, "left / right" and "up / down" will be swapped, and if you rotate the paper by 180 degrees, "left" will become "right" and "right" will become "left".

[0015] <Auxiliary tools for hair treatment> As shown in Figure 1, the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment comprises a partition portion 12, a connecting portion 14, and a protruding portion 16.

[0016] (Partition) The partition 12 is sheet-shaped. The partition 12 is the main body of the hair treatment aid 10. The material of the partition 12 in the present embodiment is made of plastic such as polypropylene, but in the present disclosure, it is not limited thereto, and it can be arbitrarily selected, for example, paper, carbon, resin, etc. Further, the material of the partition may have translucency or may not have it.

[0017] The shape of the partition 12 in the present embodiment is rectangular in plan view, but the shape of the partition in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and any geometric shape such as a square shape, a circular shape, a triangular shape, a fan shape, etc. can be adopted. In the present disclosure, the width and height of the partition can be arbitrarily set.

[0018] The width W and height H of the rectangular partition 12 in the present embodiment are each set within the range of 1 cm or more and 70 cm or less. When each of the width W and height H is less than 1 cm, the overall dimensions become too small, and as a result, it is difficult to handle the partition 12. Further, when each of the width W and height H exceeds 70 cm, the overall dimensions become too large, and it is difficult to handle the partition 12.

[0019] In the case of the small partition 12 where each of the width W and height H is about 1 cm or more and about 5 cm or less, it is effective in the treatment of a relatively small area on the scalp (skin) such as the cutting of the hair tuft. On the other hand, in the case of the large partition 12 where each of the width W and height H is about 30 cm or more and about 70 cm or less, it is effective in the treatment of hair of a length generally called long, for example.

[0020] Further, the thickness of the partition 12 in the present embodiment is, for example, about 0.2 mm, but in the present disclosure, it is not limited thereto and can be arbitrarily set. The material and shape of the partition are set to have a weight such that the hair treatment aid does not come off the hair due to the influence of gravity when attached to the hair. In addition, in the present embodiment, by realizing the material and shape of the partition 12 as described above, it is possible to suppress the discomfort felt by the provider with the partition 12 attached to the hair during the treatment.

[0021] The color of the partition 12 can be any color, such as white, red, or blue. Since the recipient's hair is often black, considering the contrast when layered, partition 12 is more versatile when the color is something other than black. However, depending on conditions such as the brightness of the lighting during the procedure and the hair color, the use of black for partition 12 is not ruled out.

[0022] (scale) In this embodiment, vertical scales 18A and horizontal scales 18B are formed on the outer surface 12A of the partition portion 12. The vertical scales 18A make it easy to visually check the length of the hair being treated or the length of the hair in the cutting area. The horizontal scales 18B make it easy to visually check the condition of the hair being treated, such as its spread.

[0023] In this disclosure, scales are not mandatory. Furthermore, it is not necessary to have both vertical and horizontal scales; only one or the other may be present. Also, in this embodiment, there is one vertical scale 18A, but in this disclosure, there may be multiple vertical scales. Similarly, in this embodiment, there is one horizontal scale 18B, but in this disclosure, there may be multiple horizontal scales.

[0024] (Connection part) As shown in Figure 2, the connecting portion 14 is provided on the inner surface 12B of the partition portion 12 on the scalp 20 side. The connecting portion 14 detachably connects the partition portion 12 to the inner hair 22A. Specifically, the connecting portion 14 in this embodiment is, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener. The hook-and-loop fastener is joined to the inner surface 12B of the partition portion 12 by adhesive or adhesive tape. The connecting portion of this disclosure is not limited to this and may also be a clamping device such as a clip.

[0025] Furthermore, although the shape of the connecting portion 14 in this embodiment is rectangular in plan view, the shape of the connecting portion in this disclosure is not limited to this, and any geometric shape such as a circle or triangle can be adopted. Also, although the number of connecting portions 14 in this embodiment is one, the number of connecting portions in this disclosure may be multiple.

[0026] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 14 is partially positioned on the upper part of the inner surface 12B of the partition portion 12. In this disclosure, the connecting portion can be positioned at any position on the inner surface 12B of the partition portion 12. For example, in Figure 1, the connecting portions extending in the vertical direction may be positioned at the left end and right end of the inner surface 12B, respectively. That is, two vertically elongated connecting portions may be formed, partially positioned on the inner surface 12B with a gap between them. By partially positioning the connecting portion 14 on the inner surface 12B of the partition portion 12, the mounting area to the hair is reduced, making it easier to attach and detach the partition portion 12 from the hair. In addition, in this disclosure, the connecting portion may be positioned over the entire inner surface 12B of the partition portion 12. By positioning the connecting portion 14 over the entire inner surface 12B of the partition portion 12, the partition portion 12 can be stably attached to the hair.

[0027] (protrusion) The protruding portion 16 is positioned in a different area of ​​the partition portion 12 from the connecting portion 14. As shown in Figure 2, the protruding portion 16 partially protrudes from the surrounding area toward the opposite side of the scalp 20. The protruding portion 16 forms a gap G between the partition portion 12 and the outer hair 22B. The protruding portion is not essential in this disclosure. In this embodiment, the protruding portion 16 is formed by a bent portion formed in the partition portion 12. A ridge line 16A is formed on the outer surface 12A at the apex of the bent portion. Note that the scalp 20 in this embodiment is an example of "skin" in this disclosure. In this disclosure, "skin" is not limited to the scalp and may be skin from any other part of the body.

[0028] In this disclosure, it is not essential that the protrusion is formed by a bent portion. In this disclosure, the protrusion may be formed by joining, for example, a cylindrical or prismatic member onto the outer surface 12A of the partition 12. Alternatively, a gap G may be formed between the partition 12 and the outer hair 22B by the thickness of the clamping device when the outer hair 22B is in contact with the clamping device, for example, by attaching a clamping device such as a clip to the partition 12. In this embodiment, a protrusion 16 is formed by a plurality of bent portions. Ridges 16A are also formed according to the bent portions. In this disclosure, the number of protrusions may be one.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, the partition portion 12 is inserted inside the multiple strands of hair, thereby separating the multiple strands of hair into inner hair 22A located between the partition portion 12 and the recipient's scalp 20, and outer hair 22B located on the opposite side of the partition portion 12 from the recipient's scalp 20. The outer hair 22B contacts the ridge 16A at the tip of the protruding portion 16. Multiple gaps G are formed on the outer surface 12A side of the partition portion 12 at the positions of the protruding portions 16 of the multiple bent portions.

[0030] As shown in Figure 4, for example, cutting scissors are inserted into the gap G. In this disclosure, the styling tool inserted into the gap G is not limited to cutting scissors, but may be other tools such as a comb or hair clip. The gap G extends horizontally along the left-right direction in Figure 1. In this embodiment, the formation of a horizontally extending gap G makes it easy to form a gap G for inserting cutting scissors between the entire group of hairs hanging down vertically and the partition 12.

[0031] Figure 5 illustrates a situation in which one strand of outer hair 22B is cut by cutting scissors inserted into gap G and falls downwards. The dashed arrow in Figure 5 illustrates the direction of the stylist's line of sight, and the white downward arrow illustrates the direction in which the cut hair falls.

[0032] (Effects and Benefits) In the hair styling aid 10 according to this embodiment, the partition 12 is attached to the hair by the connecting part 14 during a haircut. The partition 12 is inserted inside multiple strands of hair. Therefore, even if multiple strands of hair directly overlap on the scalp 20 in the direction of the stylist's line of sight, the partition 12 separates the multiple strands of hair into outer hair 22B on the side closer to the stylist and inner hair 22A further back than the outer hair 22B.

[0033] Therefore, the amount of hair that the practitioner needs to visually inspect is limited to only the outer hair 22B. In other words, the amount of hair that needs to be visually inspected can be reduced compared to when the outer hair 22B on the near side and the inner hair 22A on the far side directly overlap without the partition 12 being inserted. As a result, the burden of visual inspection on the practitioner during hair treatment can be reduced.

[0034] In particular, it can reduce the visual burden on the practitioner, thus alleviating the strain on hairdressers who suffer from poor eyesight, for example. It is also effective in reducing fatigue for hairdressers who have physical ailments such as rough hands, stiff shoulders, and lower back pain.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the hair that needs to be visually inspected is limited to only the outer hair 22B, the practitioner can more accurately grasp the condition of the hair. Also, in this embodiment, since the partition 12 is detachably attached to the hair by the connecting part 14, the mounting position of the partition 12 on the scalp 20 can be changed arbitrarily. For this reason, it is easy to construct a compact hair treatment aid 10 without making the dimensions of the partition 12 too large.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower part of the partition 12 in Figure 1 has a constant width W along the horizontal direction, making it easy to visually confirm the lateral spread of the hair. For example, even in the case of haircuts that require meticulous work, such as the so-called wolf cut, it is easy to check for any uncut hair. Also, in haircuts, for example, when viewing a hanging hair bundle from the front along the direction of the line of sight, it is common to make the ratio of the upper width to the lower width of the hair bundle equal to 1:1. In this embodiment, since it is easy to visually confirm the lateral spread of the hair, it is easy to bring the ratio closer to 1:1.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the partition 12 prevents hair that has separated from the root after cutting from adhering to the recipient's face, nape, etc. Also, the partition 12 makes it easier to prevent hairdressers from accidentally cutting their fingers with scissors during haircuts. In other words, the hair treatment aid 10 functions as a protective device.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the protruding portion 16 creates a gap G between the partition portion 12 and the outer hair 22B. This makes it easy to insert a cutting tool such as scissors into the gap G that is formed.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the partition portion 12 itself is bent, so the bent portion is configured as a protruding portion 16. Since it is not necessary to prepare other members to form the protruding portion 16 and to attach other members to the partition portion, the protruding portion 16 can be formed easily and at a low cost.

[0040] (Whether or not the material of the partition is light-transmitting) Here, for example, if the material of the partition 12 is opaque, the inner hair 22A on the far side is blocked from the practitioner's view by the partition 12. Therefore, the practitioner does not need to distinguish between the outer hair 22B and the inner hair 22A, and only the outer hair 22B needs to be targeted during the visual inspection.

[0041] On the other hand, even if the material of the partition 12 is translucent, the difference in color between the inner hair 22A and the outer hair 22B becomes larger because the partition 12 overlaps with the inner hair 22A. Therefore, it is easier for the stylist to distinguish between the outer hair 22B and the inner hair 22A. As a result, the stylist can reduce the effort spent on distinguishing between the outer hair 22B and the inner hair 22A, and can concentrate on visually identifying the outer hair 22B.

[0042] (First variation) Although the shape of the partition portion 12 in this embodiment was rectangular, this disclosure is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Figure 6, the hair treatment aid 10A according to the first modified example has an arc-shaped notch 12C formed on the lower left side of the partition portion 12. The configuration of the hair treatment aid 10A according to the first modified example is the same as the component of the same name in the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment, so a redundant explanation will be omitted.

[0043] For example, in the case of a rectangular partition 12 as shown in Figure 1, where the notch 12C is not formed, when cutting hair around the ear 24, it becomes necessary to rotate the straight edge of the rectangular partition 12 precisely so that it follows the arc-shaped ridge formed by the tips of multiple hairs around the ear 24. On the other hand, in the first modified example shown in Figure 6, the notch 12C makes it easier to treat hair in areas where the hairline is arc-shaped, such as the area around the ear 24 on the scalp 20. Other effects and advantages of the hair treatment aid 10A according to the first modified example are the same as those of the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment.

[0044] (2nd to 4th variations) In this embodiment, the ridge line 16A of the protruding portion 16 of the partition portion 12 extended along the horizontal direction, but this disclosure is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Figure 7(A), in the hair treatment aid 10B according to the second modified example, the ridge line 16A of the protruding portion 16 may extend along the vertical direction. The vertical direction is perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

[0045] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7(B), in the third modified example of the hair treatment aid 10C, the ridge line 16A of the protruding portion 16 extends diagonally so as to intersect horizontally. In Figure 7(B), the diagonal direction is the direction extending between the lower left and the upper right, but this disclosure is not limited to this, and conversely, it may be the diagonal direction extending between the lower right and the upper left.

[0046] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7(C), in the hair treatment aid 10D according to the fourth modified example, the ridge line 16A of the protruding portion 16 is arc-shaped and extends downward. In this disclosure, the protruding portion may be configured such that the arc-shaped ridge line 16A extends upward, to the right, or to the left in Figure 7(C).

[0047] Regarding the configuration of the hair treatment aids 10B, 10C, and 10D according to the second to fourth modified examples, other than the ridge line 16A of the protruding portion 16, a redundant explanation is omitted as it is the same as the component of the same name in the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment. The hair treatment aids 10B, 10C, and 10D according to the second to fourth modified examples can also obtain the same effects and advantages as the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment.

[0048] (Fifth variation) As shown in Figure 8, in the hair treatment aid 10E according to the fifth modified example, the upper edge of the partition portion 12 is arc-shaped. The lower edge of the partition portion 12 is also arc-shaped. The radius of curvature of the upper arc is larger than the radius of curvature of the lower arc. The configuration of the hair treatment aid 10E according to the fifth modified example, other than the shape of the partition portion 12, is the same as that of the component of the same name in the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment, so a redundant explanation will be omitted.

[0049] In the fifth modification, since the upper edge of the partition 12 is arc-shaped, it is easier to attach the upper part of the partition 12 to the hair when cutting, for example, the bangs above the forehead or the hair at the nape of the neck along the neckline at the back of the head. Also, when attaching the partition 12 to the bangs above the forehead, the lower part with its arc-shaped lower edge easily conforms to the contour of the face.

[0050] Therefore, compared to the case of a rectangular partition 12 having the same maximum width and height as the case with an arc-shaped lower edge, for example, the field of view of the person being treated is wider, thus reducing discomfort for the person being treated. Also, because the volume occupied by the partition 12 in the space around the person being treated is reduced, it is easier for the practitioner to perform the treatment. Other effects and advantages of the hair treatment aid 10E according to the fifth modified example are the same as those of the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment.

[0051] (Sixth variation) As shown in Figure 9, in the hair treatment aid 10F according to the sixth modification, the partition portion 12 is trapezoidal. In the sixth modification, as in the fifth modification, the upper edge of the partition portion 12 is arc-shaped, and the lower edge of the partition portion 12 is also arc-shaped. However, the radius of curvature of the arc of the upper edge is smaller than the radius of curvature of the arc of the lower edge. The lower width W2, which is the maximum width of the partition portion 12 measured along the left-right direction in the sixth modification, is wider than the upper width W1, which is the maximum width measured along the left-right direction. The configuration of the hair treatment aid 10F according to the sixth modification, other than the shape of the partition portion 12, is the same as that of the component of the same name in the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment, so a redundant explanation is omitted.

[0052] In the sixth modification, within the same height region in Figure 9, the area of ​​the lower portion of the partition 12 that overlaps with the side of the hanging hair tip is larger than the area of ​​the upper portion of the partition 12 that overlaps with the side of the hair root. Here, for example, damaged hair tends to spread more easily along the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the hair grows (left-right direction in Figure 9) at the tip, which is further from the root, than at the root. Therefore, according to the sixth modification, which has a partition 12 with a larger area at the lower portion than at the upper portion within the same height region, it is easier to visually inspect the side of the damaged hair tip. Other effects of the hair treatment aid 10F according to the sixth modification are the same as those of the hair treatment aid 10 according to this embodiment.

[0053] <Other Embodiments> While this disclosure has been described by the embodiments disclosed above, the descriptions and drawings that constitute part of this disclosure should not be understood as limiting this disclosure. Furthermore, the structures described in each of the drawings above may be partially combined in this disclosure. It should be expected that various alternative embodiments, examples, and operational techniques will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure. This disclosure includes various embodiments not described above, and the technical scope of this disclosure is defined solely by the inventive features relating to the claims that are reasonable from the above description. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0054] 10, 10A~10F Hair treatment aids 12 Separation 12A External surface 12B Inner 12C Notch 14 Connecting part 16. Protruding part (folded part) 16A Ridge 18A Vertical scale 18B Horizontal scale 20 Scalp (skin) 22A Inner hair 22B Outer hair 24 ears G Gap H Height W width W1 Top width W2 Bottom width

Claims

1. A sheet-like partition that, when inserted inside a plurality of hairs, separates the plurality of hairs into inner hairs located between the partition and the recipient's skin, and outer hairs located on the opposite side of the partition from the recipient's skin. A connecting portion is provided on the inner surface of the partition portion on the skin side, and detachably connects the partition portion to the inner hair, A hair treatment aid equipped with [features / equipment].

2. The partition portion further comprises a projection that is located in a region different from the connecting portion, protrudes partially from the surrounding area toward the side opposite to the skin, and forms a gap between the partition portion and the outer hair. The hair treatment aid according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned protruding portion is formed by a bent portion formed in the partition portion. The hair treatment aid according to claim 2.

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