Apparatus for manipulating the shape of hair using dielectric heating is provided. Typically, the apparatus comprises opposing first and second electrodes respectively provided on first and second arms that are movable towards and away from one another; and drive circuitry for supplying electrical energy to the first and second electrodes, to cause an alternating electric field to be produced in the vicinity of the electrodes in use, and thereby cause dielectric heating of hair placed between the electrodes in use. Sensing circuitry may also be provided for sensing a change in coupling of energy from the alternating electric field to the hair during heating of the hair; and control circuitry for controlling the drive circuitry to vary the electrical energy supplied to the first and second electrodes in dependence upon the sensed change in coupling. A related method of manipulating the shape of hair using dielectric heating is also provided.

This invention relates to portable heating systems that utilize a portable fuel source. Portable heating systems of the invention generally include a regulator that is configured to vaporize fuel released from a cartridge and to transfer the vaporized fuel to a burner for ignition.

This invention relates to portable heating systems that utilize a portable fuel source. Portable heating systems of the invention generally include a regulator that is configured to vaporize fuel released from a cartridge and to transfer the vaporized fuel to a burner for ignition.

A hairstyling device is provided. The hairstyling device includes sensor equipment configured to generate sensor output dependent on at least one use characteristic of the hairstyling device indicative of current use of the hairstyling device. The hairstyling device includes a controller configured to receive the sensor output from the sensor equipment and process the sensor output using a classification algorithm to obtain classification data, the classification algorithm configured to determine whether the hairstyling device is being used according to a first styling behaviour or a second, different styling behaviour based on the at least one use characteristic of the hairstyling device. The controller is configured to control the hairstyling device to perform an action using the classification data.

A hairstyling device is provided. The hairstyling device includes sensor equipment configured to generate sensor output dependent on at least one use characteristic of the hairstyling device indicative of current use of the hairstyling device. The hairstyling device includes a controller configured to receive the sensor output from the sensor equipment and process the sensor output using a classification algorithm to obtain classification data, the classification algorithm configured to determine whether the hairstyling device is being used according to a first styling behaviour or a second, different styling behaviour based on the at least one use characteristic of the hairstyling device. The controller is configured to control the hairstyling device to perform an action using the classification data.

A haircare appliance is described that includes a blower for generating an airflow, a plurality of outlets through which the airflow is discharged in one of a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction, and an indicator. The indicator has a first visual state when the airflow is discharged in a clockwise direction and a second visual state when the airflow is discharged in a counterclockwise direction.

A hair styling iron with a built-in Bluetooth for using functionalities of the built-in Bluetooth while using the hair styling iron at high temperature is disclosed. The disclosed hair styling iron includes a circuit board with a built-in Bluetooth, a speaker, control button(s) and a rechargeable battery. Once the hair styling iron is paired with another Bluetooth device, the user can control certain function(s) of the connected Bluetooth device and also stream audio media from the connected Bluetooth device. The rechargeable battery provides power to the speaker and the circuit board when the hair styling iron is not connected to an alternative current (AC) power source.

A hair styling iron with a built-in Bluetooth for using functionalities of the built-in Bluetooth while using the hair styling iron at high temperature is disclosed. The disclosed hair styling iron includes a circuit board with a built-in Bluetooth, a speaker, control button(s) and a rechargeable battery. Once the hair styling iron is paired with another Bluetooth device, the user can control certain function(s) of the connected Bluetooth device and also stream audio media from the connected Bluetooth device. The rechargeable battery provides power to the speaker and the circuit board when the hair styling iron is not connected to an alternative current (AC) power source.

A hair curling device includes a hair curling mechanism including two pivot holes on left and right sides respectively; and a covering plate including two pivots on left and right sides respectively, the pivots being configured to insert into the pivot holes so as to pivotally secure the covering plate to the hair curling mechanism. The covering plate is configured to close or open the hair curling mechanism. When the covering plate is completely open, the hair curling mechanism is not covered by said covering plate.

A smart nozzle system for a hair dryer includes a proximity detection circuit, a temperature sensing circuit, a speed detection circuit, and a rotating nozzle vane, among other features. The nozzle includes a microcontroller and a wireless communication module to interface with an external computing device via an application. Also included is a camera, a timer, a fluid dispenser, and a therapeutic UV light. The power supply can be a dynamo powered by air flowing through the nozzle. The nozzle can be an add-on to existing hair dryers or can be integral with a hair dryer system.