A item having a clasp apparatus to releasably set at least one interchangeable ornamental object, with variations and alternatives of the embodiments. Jewelry items and other items is configured with a clasp apparatus that allows the user to quickly and easily interchange ornamental objects such as faceted gemstones, cabochons, metal objects etc. Other uses of the embodiments comprise a relaxation or therapy aid; use as a toy; an educational tool; and an amusement apparatus.

A process for creating transitory colored hair that is composed of two different colored hair groups having different length hairs in each hair group, and the hair groups are combined then the top one-third (⅓) combined hair is dyed or color processed. First, hair group 1 is obtained consisting of hair strands 12 inches to 24 inches in length and color processed to color A. Next, hair group 2 is obtained consisting of hair strands approximately two-thirds the length of hair group 1, which is color processed to color B. Hair group 1 and hair group 2 are combined into one hair piece. Then, the top one-third segment of combined hair is color processed to color B. Optionally, the top one-third segment of the combined hair groups can be color processed to color C.

A hair clip, particularly for curly hair, includes a first curved jaw having a proximal end portion and a curved distal end portion; and a second curved jaw coupled to the first jaw. The second curved jaw has a proximal end portion and a curved distal end portion. An axle is coupled to the proximal end portions of the first and second curved jaws, thereby permitting the first and second curved jaws to pivot relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The clip also has a biasing element disposed between the proximal end portions of the first and second curved jaws. The biasing element applies a biasing force to both the first and second curved jaws such that in a rest position, the first and second curved jaws are in the closed position.

A hair clip, particularly for curly hair, includes a first curved jaw having a proximal end portion and a curved distal end portion; and a second curved jaw coupled to the first jaw. The second curved jaw has a proximal end portion and a curved distal end portion. An axle is coupled to the proximal end portions of the first and second curved jaws, thereby permitting the first and second curved jaws to pivot relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The clip also has a biasing element disposed between the proximal end portions of the first and second curved jaws. The biasing element applies a biasing force to both the first and second curved jaws such that in a rest position, the first and second curved jaws are in the closed position.

The invention provides headbands and barrettes and methods for securing headbands, barrettes, and hair. The headbands and barrettes remain in in a desired place during use and hold the user's hair in in a desired place during use. The headbands and barrettes use a hook and loop fastener (the hook portion of a hook and loop fastener system) to interact with the user's hair during use and hold the headband or barrette and the user's hair in place.

The invention provides headbands and barrettes and methods for securing headbands, barrettes, and hair. The headbands and barrettes remain in in a desired place during use and hold the user's hair in in a desired place during use. The headbands and barrettes use a hook and loop fastener (the hook portion of a hook and loop fastener system) to interact with the user's hair during use and hold the headband or barrette and the user's hair in place.

The present invention is a hair stretching device which elongates kinky curly hair by using the heaviness of an attached weighted hair clip to weigh down and stretch the curly hair into a relaxed curl or straight wave pattern. The device includes a hair clip that is attached to a weight forming a weighted hair clip which uses the force of gravity to stretch the curly hair as the device weighs more than the section of hair being stretched. Furthermore, the hair clip is used to attach the device to the section of hair being stretched as the ends of the hair can be wrapped around the hair clip securing the device on the hair which prevents the device from slipping off of the hair. The device can also be attached to the hair in other ways including with an elastic band that secures the device to the hair. The device can be used as both a hair accessory and styling tool. The device is a natural way to reduce hair shrinkage, improve hair manageability and stimulate hair growth.

The present invention is a hair stretching device which elongates kinky curly hair by using the heaviness of an attached weighted hair clip to weigh down and stretch the curly hair into a relaxed curl or straight wave pattern. The device includes a hair clip that is attached to a weight forming a weighted hair clip which uses the force of gravity to stretch the curly hair as the device weighs more than the section of hair being stretched. Furthermore, the hair clip is used to attach the device to the section of hair being stretched as the ends of the hair can be wrapped around the hair clip securing the device on the hair which prevents the device from slipping off of the hair. The device can also be attached to the hair in other ways including with an elastic band that secures the device to the hair. The device can be used as both a hair accessory and styling tool. The device is a natural way to reduce hair shrinkage, improve hair manageability and stimulate hair growth.

A hair clip includes a first paddle extending from a first tab. The first paddle has at least a portion with a width that is greater than a width of the first tab. A second paddle extends from a second tab. The second paddle has at least a portion with a width that is greater than a width of the second tab. The second tab is connected to the first tab. A biasing element is disposed between the first tab and the second tab. The biasing element applies a biasing force to both the first and second paddles such that in a rest position, the first and second paddles are in a closed position, and, in a use position, a first force is applied to the first tab and a second force is applied to the second tab such that the first tab and second tab are moved closer to one another and the first and second paddles are moved further apart from one another than in the rest position.

The present invention relates to a hair accessory device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hair accessory for use with children. Still more specifically, the present invention relates to a hair accessory having a decorative portion and a hair retaining portion which are made of non-toxic or food-grade materials and the device, as a whole, is larger than an interior diameter of a choke test tube as defined by Small Parts Regulations.