ear cuff

Abstract

To provide an accessory that makes use of cut hair.SOLUTION: An accessory of an embodiment includes hair bundles 11a, 11b and 11c that are collected from an object person, and a member that comprises a hook 121, a chain 122a, a chain 122b, a chain 122c, a holder 123a, a holder 123b and a holder 123c. Identification information indicating the object person is applied to the member. The hair bundles 11a, 11b and 11c are connected to the object person or a user different from the object person.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention relates to an accessory. [Background technology]

[0002] It takes a long time to grow hair. Some people take great care to grow their hair, using treatments, perms, straightening, coloring, etc. However, cut hair is generally simply discarded. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an accessory that utilizes cut hair. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The accessory of the embodiment includes hair collected from a subject and a member, the member being marked with identification information indicative of the subject and configured to connect the hair to the subject or a user different from the subject. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0005] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an accessory according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an accessory according to the second embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an accessory according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Hereinafter, an embodiment of an accessory will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the accessory according to the present application is not limited to the embodiment shown below.

[0007] (First embodiment) In the first embodiment, an ear cuff 1 shown in Fig. 1 will be described as an example of an accessory. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an accessory according to the first embodiment.

[0008] Ear cuff 1 has hair 11 collected from subject A1 and a member 12 that connects hair 11 to the wearer of ear cuff 1. Note that in Fig. 1, hair 11 is shown as three hair strands: hair strand 11a, hair strand 11b, and hair strand 11c. Also in Fig. 1, member 12 is composed of hook 121, chain 122a, chain 122b, chain 122c, holder 123a, holder 123b, and holder 123c.

[0009] When making the ear cuff 1, first, hair 11 is collected from the subject A1. For example, an operator B1 cuts the subject A1's hair and collects the hair 11. The operator B1 is, for example, a hairdresser or a barber.

[0010] For example, before starting to cut, operator B1 confirms with subject A1 whether or not he / she would like to make an accessory. If he / she decides to make an accessory, operator B1 ties a portion of subject A1's hair near the tip with a rubber band or the like. Next, operator B1 cuts the hair from the tip of the tied-up hair to the length required to make the accessory. In this way, operator B1 can collect the hair tied up with the rubber band or the like without letting the cut hair fall apart.

[0011] The operator B1 may sequentially cut and collect three bundles of hair, hair bundle 11a, hair bundle 11b, and hair bundle 11c, or may cut one bundle of hair and then divide it into three bundles, hair bundle 11a, hair bundle 11b, and hair bundle 11c. Although three hair bundles are shown in Figure 1, the number of hair bundles is not particularly limited.

[0012] Next, the operator B1 processes the collected hair. For example, the operator B1 processes the hair according to the style specified by the subject A1. Here, the hair style includes, for example, the length, color, shape, and texture of the hair.

[0013] For example, the operator B1 cuts the collected hair to a specified length. Also, for example, the operator B1 colorizes the collected hair to a specified color. Also, for example, the operator B1 perms, straightens, or cuts the collected hair to a specified shape. The type of cut performed here is not particularly limited, but examples include a shaggy cut, layer cut, blunt cut, chop cut, and stroke cut. Also, for example, the operator B1 treats the collected hair to a specified hair type.

[0014] For example, if operator B1 is a hairdresser, he or she can cut, color, perm, straighten, treat, etc. the collected hair in the same manner as when treating natural hair in normal work. However, unlike when treating natural hair, collected hair is not affected by body temperature, so the effect of temperature must be taken into consideration when using chemicals (such as coloring agents). Also, unlike when treating natural hair, there is no need to consider the burden on the customer when processing collected hair, so it is possible to perform treatments that require a long time or use special chemicals.

[0015] The operator B1 also adds identification information identifying the subject A1 to the member 12. Here, the identification information is, for example, the name or initials of the subject A1. Alternatively, the identification information may be any information that can identify the subject A1, such as a brand name, logo, mark, or serial number.

[0016] Here, the member 12 is, for example, a metal fitting made of a material that has little effect on the skin. Note that the material of the member 12 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a non-metallic material such as resin, wood, or ceramic.

[0017] Furthermore, the method for adding the identification information is not particularly limited. For example, the operator B1 may cut the surface of the member 12 to engrave the identification information, or may paint the identification information on the surface of the member 12. Furthermore, for example, the operator B1 may attach a sticker on which the identification information is printed to the member 12.

[0018] Furthermore, the position where the identification information is attached is not particularly limited. For example, the operator B1 attaches the identification information to any one of the hook 121, the chain 122a, the chain 122b, the chain 122c, the holder 123a, the holder 123b, and the holder 123c shown in FIG.

[0019] Next, the operator B1 fixes the processed hair 11 to the member 12. For example, the operator B1 fixes the hair bundle 11a to the holder 123a. In one example, the operator B1 inserts one end of the hair bundle 11a into the holder 123a and then deforms the holder 123a to crush it, thereby fixing the hair bundle 11a to the holder 123a. That is, the operator B1 fixes the hair bundle 11a by crimping it with the holder 123a. In another example, the operator B1 fixes the hair bundle 11a to the holder 123a using resin, adhesive, tape, or the like. In another example, the operator B1 fixes the hair bundle 11a to the holder 123a by sewing or braiding the hair bundle 11a to the holder 123a. Similarly, the operator B1 fixes the hair bundle 11b to the holder 123b, and fixes the hair bundle 11c to the holder 123c.

[0020] In the above description, the processed hair 11 is fixed to the member 12, but it is also possible to fix the hair 11 to the member 12 first and then process the hair 11. In addition, in the above description, the hair 11 is fixed to the member 12 to which identification information has been added, but it is also possible to fix the hair 11 to the member 12 first and then add the identification information to the member 12.

[0021] Furthermore, the member 12 may be a commercially available product or may be created by the operator B1. For example, the operator B1 creates a model of the member 12 using CAD (Computer Aided Design) based on a design by the operator B1 or the subject A1. The operator B1 can then create the member 12 by printing the model with a 3D printer. In another example, the operator B1 or the subject A1 creates a sculpture by processing materials such as wood, stone, or resin. The operator B1 then creates the member 12 based on the created sculpture. In one example, the operator B1 creates the member 12 by casting or forging using the created sculpture as a mold.

[0022] In addition, although it has been described that the tasks of processing the hair 11, fixing the hair 11 to the member 12, adding identification information to the member 12, and creating the member 12 are performed by the operator B1, these tasks may be performed by someone other than the operator B1 or may be performed automatically.

[0023] After the ear cuff 1 is made, the subject A1 wears the ear cuff 1. Specifically, the subject A1 puts the ear cuff 1 on by hanging the hook 121 on the ear. As a result, the hair strands 11a-c of the ear cuff 1 are suspended below the ear of the subject A1 via the chains 122a-c and the holders 123a-c. The subject A1 can then enjoy a new style that combines the ear cuff 1 with their own hair. For example, the subject A1 can enjoy a unique hairstyle that cannot be achieved with only their own hair, such as braiding the ear cuff 1 with their own hair.

[0024] In particular, the hair 11 in the ear cuff 1 is the subject A1's own hair and blends in easily with their natural hair. Therefore, the subject A1 can freely enjoy changing their hairstyle with the ear cuff 1. Furthermore, even if work regulations or other restrictions restrict coloring of the subject A1's natural hair, the ear cuff 1 allows the subject A1 to enjoy changing the color of their hair, even if only partially.

[0025] Furthermore, the subject A1 can wear and remove the ear cuff 1 at any time. In this respect, unlike extensions or wigs, which require time and skill to wear naturally, the subject A1 can wear the ear cuff 1 easily.

[0026] Additionally, identification information identifying the target person A1 is attached to the member 12 of the ear cuff 1. This allows the target person A1 to confirm that the hair 11 in the ear cuff 1 is their own. That is, the target person A1 can use the ear cuff 1 with confidence, knowing that it is their own hair and not a stranger's hair.

[0027] Furthermore, long hair is something that takes a lot of time and effort, and is also associated with memories. With ear cuff 1, subject A1 can keep such memories close at hand in the form of an accessory.

[0028] (Second embodiment) Although the first embodiment has been described above, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms other than the above-described embodiment.

[0029] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the ear cuff 1 is described as being used by subject A1. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and the ear cuff 1 may also be used by a user A2 different from subject A1. As an example, the ear cuff 1 made using subject A1's hair 11 may be used by user A2, who is subject A1's grandmother.

[0030] Also, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the cut hair 11 is described as being styled into a shape designated by the subject A1. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the hair 11 may be styled into a shape designated by the above-described user A2. Also, for example, the hair 11 may be styled into a predetermined shape, such as a shape listed in a catalog.

[0031] Alternatively, the cut hair 11 may not be processed. That is, the hair 11 cut from the subject A1 may be directly fixed to the member 12 to create the ear cuff 1. In this way, for example, if the subject A1 is a newborn baby, it is possible to create the ear cuff 1 using the first hair from the baby's life.

[0032] Also, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the ear cuff 1 in Fig. 1 has been described as an example of an accessory. However, examples of accessories are not limited to ear cuffs.

[0033] As one example, operator B1 can create earrings 2 shown in FIG. 2 by fixing hair 21 collected from subject A1 to a member 22. As another example, operator B1 can create earrings 3 shown in FIG. 3 by fixing hair 31 collected from subject A1 to a member 32. Note that FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing an example of an accessory according to the second embodiment. As with member 12, member 22 and member 32 are assigned identification information identifying subject A1. In a similar manner, operator B1 can also create charms to be attached to glasses, for example.

[0034] Furthermore, up to now, examples of accessories have been described as accessories worn on the head, such as ear cuffs, pierced earrings, charms for glasses, etc. However, examples of accessories are not limited to these, and may also be, for example, bracelets, necklaces, etc.

[0035] Although the above description concerns accessories made using the hair of subject A1, it is also possible to create accessories using hair from a person other than subject A1. For example, operator B1 can create accessories using commercially available human hair that does not identify the individual. For example, operator B1 can create accessories using subject A1's hair, or alternatively, create accessories using commercially available human hair. For example, operator B1 processes commercially available human hair into a shape specified by subject A1 to create an accessory, and provides the created accessory to subject A1.

[0036] Furthermore, although accessories have been described above, it is also possible to create items other than accessories. An example of such an item is hair extensions. For example, operator B1 can create hair extensions by cutting hair from subject A1 and fixing it to a component that can be attached to the subject's natural hair. In the same way, operator B1 can also create headpieces, pins, rubber bands, combs, clips, barrettes, wigs, etc.

[0037] According to at least one of the embodiments described above, an accessory that utilizes cut hair can be provided.

[0038] Although several embodiments have been described, the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1 ear cuff 11 Hair 11a Hair bundle 11b Hair bundle 11c Hair Bun 12 Components 121 Hook 122a chain 122b chain 122c chain 123a holder 123b holder 123c holder 2 earrings 21 Hair 22 Components 3 earrings 31 Hair 32 Components

Claims

1. Hair collected from the subjects and a member having identification information indicating the subject attached thereto, and connecting the hair to the ear of the subject or to the ear of a user different from the subject; Equipped with The member includes a hook, and the hook hooks onto the subject's or user's ear, thereby connecting the hair to the subject's or user's ear.

2. The ear cuff according to claim 1, wherein the hair is provided on a portion of the hook that is located on the back side of the subject or user when the hook is hooked onto the ear of the subject or user.

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