An esthetic apparatus and method for use in the application of cosmetics is disclosed herein. The esthetic apparatus includes an elongate member that can be at least partially wrapped around the hand, wrist, and/or arm of a user. A palette for holding an esthetic product can also be coupled to the esthetic apparatus.

Disclosed is a portable hair extension holder comprising a foldable main body with an attached clip-engaging system and retaining members for keeping hair extensions protected and organized between uses. The clip-engaging system includes non-rigid elements, preferably assembled in a grid, which provide a surface for attaching hair extensions in an organized arrangement. A process for attaching hair extensions to the clip-engaging system is also disclosed.

Disclosed is a portable hair extension holder comprising a foldable main body with an attached clip-engaging system and retaining members for keeping hair extensions protected and organized between uses. The clip-engaging system includes non-rigid elements, preferably assembled in a grid, which provide a surface for attaching hair extensions in an organized arrangement. A process for attaching hair extensions to the clip-engaging system is also disclosed.

A brush organizer system including a support assembly including a first-elongated-support member, a second-elongated-support member, and a base. The first-elongated-support member and the second-elongated-support member are positioned parallel and adjacent to one another creating a channel for inserting at least one item having a handle. The brush organizer system effectively holds and stores brushes in a neat and sanitary manner.

An organizer has a planar back panel, a front panel, a core between the back panel and the front panel comprised of a resilient foam material, and at least one receptacle defined by an opening in the front panel aligned with a channel in the core extending from the opening in the front panel toward the back panel. The channel has a smaller cross-sectional area than a cross-sectional area of the opening such that a device having a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of the channel will form a friction fit with an interior wall of the channel.

An organizer has a planar back panel, a front panel, a core between the back panel and the front panel comprised of a resilient foam material, and at least one receptacle defined by an opening in the front panel aligned with a channel in the core extending from the opening in the front panel toward the back panel. The channel has a smaller cross-sectional area than a cross-sectional area of the opening such that a device having a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of the channel will form a friction fit with an interior wall of the channel.

A hands-free dryer allows for drying of a target while permitting the hands of a user to not be controlling the operation of the hands-free dryer. The hands-free dryer includes a blower for providing air flow, an orientation system allowing the blower to be adjustably oriented at an angle. There is a semi-rigid flexible hose connected to the blower that retains its configuration without the user having to maintain the configuration. Also, there is a support system that provides support for the hands-free dryer while worn by the user.

A stylist utility stand that includes means for vertically elevating a stylist, such as a hair stylist, and means for supporting stylist items proximate the stylist while elevated on the means for vertically elevating the stylist. In addition, the disclosed stylist stand may include means for inhibiting the stylist from inadvertently stepping off the stylist utility stand.

A haircare item drying platform (HIDP) that functions as a free standing device or in combination with an over-head blow dryer to dry haircare items such as brushes, combs or human hair. The HIDP includes a disk with a center section that is either a solid uniform material or is made of a mesh material. A haircare item is placed on the center section or is inserted through and maintained within an opening on the center section. The HIDP with haircare items thereon is placed on a surface and elevated by at least three removably attached legs, or attachment means are utilized for securing the HIDP to the head opening on the over-head blow dryer. The haircare items can then air dry from ambient air, can have heated air applied from a hand-held blow dryer, or are dried from heated air applied onto the HIDP from the over-head blow dryer.

A haircare item drying platform (HIDP) that functions as a free standing device or in combination with an over-head blow dryer to dry haircare items such as brushes, combs or human hair. The HIDP includes a disk with a center section that is either a solid uniform material or is made of a mesh material. A haircare item is placed on the center section or is inserted through and maintained within an opening on the center section. The HIDP with haircare items thereon is placed on a surface and elevated by at least three removably attached legs, or attachment means are utilized for securing the HIDP to the head opening on the over-head blow dryer. The haircare items can then air dry from ambient air, can have heated air applied from a hand-held blow dryer, or are dried from heated air applied onto the HIDP from the over-head blow dryer.