A packaging assembly (10) for an appliance (14) includes a first shock-absorbing member (18) that defines a cavity (22) to receive a top (26) of the appliance (14) and a second shock-absorbing member (42). The first shock-absorbing member (18) defines a first groove (30) and a second groove (34). Each of the first groove (30) and second groove (34) is defined in a top surface (38) of the first shock-absorbing member (18) and extends along a length thereof. The second shock-absorbing member (42) defines a recess (46) to receive a bottom (50) of the appliance (14). The first shock-absorbing member (18) and the second shock-absorbing member (42) are configured to retain the appliance (14). A first support feature (54) is disposed within the first groove (30) of the first shock-absorbing member (18). A second support feature (58) is disposed within the second groove (34) of the first shock-absorbing member (18). Each of the first support feature (54) and the second support feature (58) is constructed of a wood plastic composite.

A hair altering assembly alters hair structure with heat forming a generally flat dimension to save space. An external power is not required to provide electricity to generate the heat; thereby saving space and enhancing portability. The assembly includes a pair of planar members having a generally flat, elongated shape. The planar members hingedly move between an open positon to receive hair, and a closed positon for engaging hair to alter the structure thereof. The planar members include an inner surface that engages the hair and an outer surface providing a surface for manipulating the assembly. A circuitry generates heat. The heat generated at the circuitry transfers to a heat panel on the inner surface. A power source slot operatively connects to the power source, which is recharged from a charging portion. A heat resistant container stows the planar members while inhibiting the transfer of heat.

A packaging assembly for a domestic appliance may include a corrugated frame defining an enclosed section. The packaging assembly may further include a paper-based package cushion fully enclosed within the enclosed section of the corrugated frame. The paper-based package cushion may include a molded paper composite. The molded paper composite being a wet molded paper composite formed via a wet molding process.

A packaging assembly for a domestic appliance may include a corrugated frame defining an enclosed section. The packaging assembly may further include a paper-based package cushion fully enclosed within the enclosed section of the corrugated frame. The paper-based package cushion may include a molded paper composite. The molded paper composite being a wet molded paper composite formed via a wet molding process.