A method for adding shine to hair and gloves used when performing the hair-shining method.
The method of polishing hair with abrasive paper addresses the complexity and unsuitability of existing methods by providing a simple, damage-free way to achieve hair shine suitable for various hair thicknesses, applicable in beauty salons.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 今村 昌次
- Filing Date
- 2023-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for obtaining hair gloss often require drugs and are complicated, unsuitable for certain individuals, and can damage hair.
A method involving the use of abrasive paper to polish hair by sandwiching it between sheets or applying it to fingers, with abrasive paper selected based on hair thickness, and using gloves with abrasive paper on finger pockets to polish hair from the roots to tips, utilizing diamond abrasive material.
Achieves hair shine without damage, suitable for different hair thicknesses, and can be performed in beauty salons, using tools that are easy to use and effective.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] Relates to a method for obtaining hair gloss and an implement used when implementing the method for obtaining hair gloss.
Background Art
[0002] So far, various means for obtaining hair gloss have been developed. Patent Document 1 describes a method for imparting luster to hair, which is characterized by selectively adsorbing water-insoluble polymer fine particles having an average particle size of 0.2 μm or more and less than 1 μm to the edge portion of the hair cuticle. There are also many other inventions that obtain hair gloss by adsorbing the edge portion of the cuticle, such as the invention described in Patent Document 1.
[0003] Further, Patent Document 2 describes an invention in which the hair in the upper part from the root of the subject's hair is inserted into the treatment container, the insertion port of the container is sealed in a state where the hair is inserted into the container to seal the inserted portion of the hair, and further, the sealed chamber in the container is decompressed to a vacuum state to suck out waste products from the gaps of the cuticle on the hair surface. Then, the vacuum state of the sealed chamber is released, and a hair restorative is supplied into the container, and the hair restorative is infiltrated into the hair from the gaps of the cuticle on the hair surface.
[0004] However, both the invention described in Patent Document 1 and the invention described in Patent Document 2 use drugs, and there are problems such as being unable to target those who are not suitable for the drug or the operation being unavoidably complicated.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0005]
Patent Document 1
Patent Document 2
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0006] The objective is to provide a method for obtaining hair shine. Furthermore, the objective is to provide a simple method for measuring hair thickness and a method for obtaining hair shine that is appropriate for different hair thicknesses. Finally, the objective is to provide a method that can be performed in a beauty salon or similar establishment.
[0007] The objective is to provide a tool for obtaining hair shine. Furthermore, the objective is to provide a tool for obtaining hair shine that can be used easily without damaging the hair. Additionally, the objective is to provide such a tool that can be used in beauty salons and the like. [Means for solving the problem]
[0008] (1) The problem is solved by a method for making hair shiny, comprising the steps of (1) applying abrasive paper to a bundle of hair and (2) rubbing the abrasive paper toward the ends of the hair to polish it. (2) The problem is solved by a method for making hair shiny, comprising the steps of sandwiching a bundle of hair between abrasive paper and polishing the hair sandwiched between the abrasive paper toward the ends of the hair. (3) The problem is solved by the method for making hair shiny as described in (2), which is characterized by polishing the hair sandwiched between abrasive paper in one direction from the root to the tip of the hair. (4) The problem is solved by the method of polishing hair as described in (2), which is performed using polishing paper selected according to the diameter near the root of the hair. (5) The problem is solved by the method for making hair shiny according to claim 2, which further comprises a step of polishing that follows the polishing performed earlier, using abrasive paper with a finer grit than the abrasive paper used in the polishing performed earlier. (6) The problem is solved by the method for making hair shiny as described in (2), using abrasive paper made of diamond as the abrasive material. (7) The problem is solved by the method of polishing hair as described in any of (1) to (6), which is performed by placing polishing paper on the fingers of the person doing the polishing. (8) The problem is solved by the method for making hair shiny as described in (7), using gloves in which abrasive paper is placed on the surface of the finger pockets where the fingers are inserted. (9) A method for polishing hair, comprising the steps of: a polisher wearing gloves on which abrasive paper is placed on the surface of the finger pockets where the fingers are inserted; a polisher gripping the area near the roots of a bundle of hair with the abrasive paper; and a polisher polishing the bundle of hair in one direction from the area near the roots to the tips, wherein the abrasive paper used is selected according to the diameter of the roots of the hair of the person to be polished, and the abrasive paper is made of diamond abrasive material. (10) The problem is solved by a glove used when performing a method to make hair shiny, which comprises the steps of: (10) a glove in which abrasive paper is provided on the surface of the finger pockets where the fingers are inserted, and (10) (11) The problem is solved by a glove in which abrasive paper of 2000 to 8000 grit is attached to the surface of the finger pockets of the glove where the fingers are inserted, at the positions where the pads of the wearer's two fingers meet when the glove is worn.
[0009] When polishing hair with abrasive paper, you can use one sheet of paper or sandwich the hair bundle between two sheets of paper. Sandwiching the hair bundle between two sheets of paper allows for more efficient polishing.
[0010] By creating a bundle of hair, sandwiching it between sandpaper, and sanding it in one direction from the root to the tip, it is possible to remove irregularities from the surface of the hair and straighten the hair's direction. By straightening the hair's direction, a shine can be achieved.
[0011] By polishing hair using appropriate abrasive paper according to the thickness of the hair, it is possible to remove surface irregularities without damaging the hair. You can also use multiple types of sandpaper, such as first sanding with coarse-grit sandpaper (for example, 2000-3000 grit) and then sanding with fine-grit sandpaper. This will help achieve an even better shine.
[0012] The means of placing abrasive paper on the fingers of a polishing worker can be by putting on a finger cot with the abrasive paper attached. When using a finger cot with the abrasive paper attached, the position of the abrasive paper relative to the finger can be adjusted by rotating the finger cot. Also, the finger on which the finger cot is worn can be freely changed. Alternatively, the means of placing abrasive paper on the fingers of a polishing worker can be by directly attaching the abrasive paper to the fingers of the polishing worker.
[0013] For polishing hair, a set of polishing paper and gloves can be sold. The polishing worker can determine which part of the glove's fingers is best suited for polishing and attach the polishing paper to their preferred location. The set of polishing paper and gloves can also be sold with a micrometer for measuring hair thickness. By including a device to measure hair thickness in the set, the thickness of the hair can be measured and polishing paper appropriate for that thickness can be used. [Effects of the Invention]
[0014] A method for obtaining shine in hair can be obtained, and an appropriate method can be obtained according to the thickness of the hair. Furthermore, a method can be obtained that can be performed in a beauty salon or the like.
[0015] A tool for obtaining shine in hair can be obtained that can be used easily without damaging the hair. Furthermore, such a tool can be obtained that can be used in beauty salons and the like. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0016] [Figure 1] Example 1 is shown. [Figure 2] Example 2 is shown. [Figure 3] Shows the tools used in Example 2. [Figure 4] Shows Example 2.
Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
[0017] Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail based on examples.
Examples
[0018] In Example 1, the thickness of the hair is measured. Also, the degree of hair breakage is grasped using the measurement result of the hair thickness.
[0019] For measuring the thickness of the hair, a micrometer for outer diameter measurement is used. Since the hair thickness is from about 40 μm to about 100 μm, a micrometer with a minimum reading of 1 μm or less is desirable. Figure 1 shows a micrometer 10 for measuring the hair thickness. The micrometer 10 includes a spindle 15, a frame 13, a lever (not shown), and a display 17. The frame 13 is provided with an anvil (not shown), and by sandwiching the hair to be measured between the spindle 15 and the anvil, the diameter of the hair can be measured. As shown in Figure 1, the measurer hooks a finger of the right hand on the lever (not shown) and presses down the lever. When the lever is pressed down, the spindle 15 rises (Figure 1(a)). When the finger is removed from the lever and the lever is returned to its original position, the spindle 15 descends (Figure 1(b)). When the spindle 15 descends, the hair is sandwiched between the tip of the spindle and the anvil, and the diameter of the hair can be measured. The measurement result is displayed on the display 17.
[0020] In Figure 1(a), the measurer holds the micrometer 10 in their right hand, hooks the lever (not shown) of the micrometer 10 onto their thumb, and lowers the lever to raise the spindle 15. The measurer then selects a single strand of hair to be measured and holds it in their left hand, placing the hair on the anvil (not shown) on the frame 13. In Figure 1(b), the measurer releases the lever from their right thumb and lowers the spindle, placing the hair between the spindle 15 and the anvil. At this point, the diameter of the hair at the measurement position is displayed on the display 17.
[0021] Hair grows through the division and proliferation of hair matrix cells, and it grows by being pushed out of the hair root while retaining the structure it had when it emerged from the body. Therefore, once hair is damaged, it cannot be restored to its original state, and for this reason, the damage is more advanced towards the tip of a single hair. Thus, the degree of hair damage can be expressed by the difference between the diameter of the hair root and the diameter of the hair tip.
[0022] For the longest hair of the person being measured, the diameter is measured at three points: near the root, between the root and the tip, and at the tip. The reason for using the longest hair is that it is expected to be the most damaged. For hairs other than the longest, if damage is visually apparent, the diameter of that area is also measured. Measuring the diameter allows us to identify the location of the damage.
[0023] The area near the root represents the original diameter of the hair at that location on the person's head, as it is hair that has only recently emerged from the body.
[0024] The area midway between the root and the tip is often thicker than the root due to cuticle peeling, or coagulation caused by chemicals or frizz. The diameter near the tip is usually the thinnest of the three points.
[0025] As a general rule, hair is measured from a total of five locations on the subject's head, such as the crown and temples. By measuring hair from various locations on the same person, the overall condition of the subject's hair can be understood.
[0026] Table 1 shows the actual measurement results. The hair samples were taken from five locations on the head of the person being measured: hair A is from the left side of the head, hair B is from the back of the head, hair C is from the crown, hair D is from the right side of the head, and hair E is from the front of the head. Since hair C is the longest, its diameter was measured not only near the root, but also between the root and the tip, and near the tip. The degree of damage to hair C is calculated as: diameter near the root (90 μm) - diameter near the tip (75 μm) = 15. The average diameter near the root is 89 μm.
[0027] [Table 1] [Examples]
[0028] In Example 2, hair is polished. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the polishing of the hair.
[0029] A glove 30 is used for polishing the hair (Figure 3). Polishing paper (33, 35) is attached to the glove 30. The polishing paper (33, 35) is attached to the position where the pads of the index finger and the thumb are in close contact when the glove is worn and the pads of the two fingers are brought together. That is, polishing paper 35 is attached to the position where the fingertip on the pad side of the index finger of the glove 30 is located, and polishing paper 33 is attached to the position where the fingertip on the pad side of the thumb is located (Figure 3). In the glove 30, the polishing paper is attached to the index finger and thumb, but it is not limited to these fingers, and it should be attached to the finger that is easiest for the person doing the polishing to operate.
[0030] As shown in Figure 2(a), a thin bundle of hair 21 about 1 cm wide is created by pinching a portion of the hair. The base of the bundle of hair 21 is pinched between the sandpaper 35 and sandpaper 33, and while holding it, it is rubbed down to the tip in the direction indicated by the arrow in Figure 2(b). The rubbing speed is the same as when combing the hair with a comb. When the operator's right hand reaches the tip of the hair, the base of the bundle of hair 21 is simultaneously grasped with the left hand to maintain the bundle of hair 21 so that it does not become disheveled (b). Next, the positions of the right and left hands are switched, and again as shown in (a), the base of the bundle of hair 21 is grasped with the right hand, the tip of the bundle of hair 21 is grasped with the left hand, and while holding the bundle of hair 21 with the right hand, fingers are rubbed down to the tip in the direction indicated by the arrow in (b). By polishing the hair in this way, the irregularities on the surface of the hair are removed, and the surface of the hair becomes smooth. This action is repeated several times. After repeating the process several times, the polisher will eventually be able to sense that the unevenness of the hair has disappeared. This sense of the hair's unevenness being gone can be used as a signal to stop the rubbing motion.
[0031] Next, a thin bundle of hair, approximately 1 cm wide, is created by pinching a section of hair from a different location on the person's head, and this bundle is polished using the same procedure. This process is repeated until most of the hair is polished. Areas that were found to be damaged during the measurement of hair diameter are polished with extra care.
[0032] The surface of a single strand of hair is uneven due to various reasons, such as cuticle peeling, residue from insufficient washing (e.g., styling products and waxes), and oxidation causing the hair to dissolve and partially harden. As described above, by sandwiching a strand of hair between abrasive paper and rubbing it, the unevenness of the hair surface can be removed, making the hair surface smooth. Hair shine is created when the direction of light reflected from the surface of the hair is aligned. By smoothing the surface of each individual strand of hair, the flow of the hair can be aligned, and the direction of light reflected from the surface of the hair will be aligned. As a result, the hair as a whole can be made shiny.
[0033] The grit size of the abrasive paper and the size of the abrasive particles should be selected according to the thickness of the hair. Using abrasive paper with a particle size that is too large relative to the diameter of the hair may damage the hair, and using abrasive paper with a particle size that is too small may not adequately remove the surface irregularities of the hair. As a result of multiple tests, it was found that the appropriate abrasive paper according to the diameter of the hair is as shown in Table 2. By using such abrasive paper according to the thickness of the hair, it is possible to adequately remove the surface irregularities of the hair without damaging it. The "thickness of the hair" referred to here is, in principle, the thickness at the base of the hair. The reason for using the thickness at the base of the hair as the standard is that the thickness at the base is the original thickness of the hair. When polishing, it is sufficient to remove the part that exceeds the original thickness, and it is important to avoid making the hair thinner than the original thickness as a result of polishing. Under these conditions, the abrasive paper shown in Table 2 is the most preferable.
[0034] When measuring the diameter of the roots of multiple hairs, the average of the root diameters of the multiple hairs should be used. For example, in the measurement results shown in Table 1, the average diameter near the root, 89 μm, is used as the hair thickness.
[0035] [Table 2]
[0036] As described above, suitable abrasive paper can be made from aluminum oxide, silicon, or diamond abrasives that meet the above conditions, and polishing can be performed with any of these abrasives. Multiple tests have shown that diamond abrasives are the most suitable, as they detach from the abrasive paper less frequently than other abrasives.
[0037] When polishing with #3000 to #2000 grit sandpaper, sufficient shine may not be achieved due to the coarseness of the sandpaper. In such cases, it is preferable to polish further with finer grit sandpaper after polishing with #3000 to #2000 grit sandpaper. Polishing with finer grit sandpaper will produce a good shine.
[0038] Figure 4 shows photographs of hair that has been polished. Figure 4(a) shows the condition before polishing, and (b) shows the condition after polishing. Before polishing, the hair is wavy, the direction of the hair is not aligned, and there is almost no shine. In contrast, after polishing, each hair is smooth, the direction of the hair flow is aligned, and shine is present. This effect of polishing is maintained for several months. [Examples]
[0039] Abrasive material is kneaded into a comb or brush, exposing the surface of the comb or brush to a texture similar to that of abrasive paper. Additionally, gloves made from fibers infused with abrasive material are used. Hair is then polished using such a comb, brush, or gloves. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0040] 10 micrometers 13 frames 15 spindles 17 displays 20 hair 21. A bundle of hair 30 gloves 33 Abrasive paper 35 Abrasive paper
Claims
1. The steps include measuring the diameter near the root of the hair, The steps include selecting abrasive paper with a grit size corresponding to the diameter near the root of the hair, The steps include sandwiching a bundle of hair between the selected abrasive paper, A method for polishing hair, comprising the step of polishing hair sandwiched between the aforementioned abrasive paper in one direction from the root to the tip of the hair.
2. The method for polishing hair according to claim 1, wherein polishing paper is placed on the fingers of the person performing the polishing.
3. The steps include measuring the diameter near the root of the hair, The steps include selecting abrasive paper with a grit size corresponding to the diameter near the root of the hair, The polisher, wearing gloves on which the selected abrasive paper is placed on the surface of the finger pockets where the fingers are inserted, places a bundle of hair near the roots with the abrasive paper. A method for making hair shiny, comprising the step of polishing the bundle of hair in one direction from near the root to the tip of the hair, The aforementioned abrasive paper ranges in grit from 2000 to 8000. A method for making hair shiny, in which the abrasive paper in question is made of diamond abrasive material.