Hair-N-Square

Abstract

A method and product for lifting the front of the hair out of a person's face preventing the shedding of stray hair and to give a person's hair volume with the added benefit of being making one's hair aesthetically pleasing. The product will be mainly comprised of plastic or acrylic with metal spring hinges. The product is usually in the form of a square with one side missing and slides into the front of the hairline pushing the hair back from the face, preventing stray hairs from being shed, and giving the hair volume. The plastic teeth along the back edge of the product slide into the hair and then lock the product in place so that it doesn't shift when a person is moving around or going about his or her usual business. The product may also be folded up via pushing the sides adjacent to the toothed edge inward so that the product is compact and easily stored.

The product's unique square shape allows for easy storage and for the hair to stay up when pushed back. The fact that the product is square instead of rounded creates a unique look when the product is used to push the hair back from the face. Rather than settling back into its natural position, the hair is forced to stay up inconformity with the right angles at either side of the product which would not occur had the product been rounded.

Claims

1. A construct for lifting the hair away from the face, giving it volume, and preventing the shedding of stray hair.

2. The construct of claim 1 comprising a flat, horizontal edge with four teeth which protrude vertically from the flat edge at right angles.

3. The construct of claim 1 also comprising two flat vertical edges which are attached to the construct of claim 2 via spring hinges at approximately 90 degree angles on either end of the construct of claim 2 such that they form a square with the opposite side of construct 2 missing.

4. The constructs of claim 3 also having the ability to fold inward across each other such that they form a horizontal X across the construct of claim 2, making the construct of claim 1 compact and easily storable.

5. The construct of claim 2 containing vertical teeth spaced approximately of an inch apart.

6. The construct of claim 2 containing four or more teeth.

7. The construct of claim 2 comprising a length of at least 5.5 inches.

8. The constructs of claim 3 being approximately 1/16 of an inch thick.

9. The constructs mentioned in claim 1 being shaped like an upside down letter T.

10. The teeth mentioned in claim 1 being approximately of an inch across at the top of the letter T shape.

11. The constructs of claim 9 being approximately of an inch across at the base of the letter T shape.

12. The constructs of claim 3 being approximately 6 inches long.

13. The constructs of claim 9 providing lift to the hair and locking it into place.

14. The constructs of claim 3 forming an X shape when they are both folded inward and the construct of claim 1 is in its compact form.

15. The construct of claim 1 being less likely to break due to its square shape as opposed to other rounded alternatives.

16. The construct of claim 1 preventing the shedding of stray hair.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the product in its simplest form.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the product when folded.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the toothed edge of the product.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a close-up view of the teeth along the toothed edge of the product.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In FIG. 1, there can be seen a toothed edge (30) to the product which is of a plastic or acrylic material and contains plastic or acrylic teeth (40) approximately of an inch apart. The leftmost tooth is approximately of an inch from the left edge of the product while the rightmost tooth is approximately of an inch from the right edge of the product.

[0017] Also in FIG. 1, there can be seen two adjacent edges (10 and 20 respectively) to the toothed edge (30). These edges are made of plastic or acrylic and contain metal hinges as shown in FIG. 1a. The spring hinges fit into the toothed edge such that the two adjacent sides (10 and 20 respectively) can be folded inward. The two adjacent sides (10 and 20 respectively) are approximately six inches long.

[0018] FIG. 2 shows the product in its compact form with the two adjacent hinges from FIG. 1 folded inward. Thus, when the right adjacent edge (20) is folded diagonally inward, the tip of that edge would rest on the left corner of the toothed edge (30). When the left adjacent edge (10) is folded diagonally inward, the tip of that edge would rest on the right corner of the toothed edge (30).

[0019] FIG. 3 shows a more detailed view of the toothed edge (30). There will be a gap between the left adjacent edge (10) and the first tooth. Each tooth will be approximately of an inch wide. There will be a gap of of an inch between each tooth, and there will be a total of four teeth. There will be a gap of between the last tooth and the right adjacent edge (20). In total, the toothed edge (30) will be approximately five and a half inches long.

[0020] FIG. 4 shows a close up view of the teeth along the toothed edge (30) of the product. The teeth (40) are of a plastic or acrylic material attached to the toothed edge. They are comprised of of an inch think strip of plastic or acrylic (60) that comes down vertically from the toothed edge (30) and another of an inch thick strip of plastic or acrylic (50) which is attached to the vertical strip such that it is horizontal and perpendicular in comparison to it. 60 is perpendicular to 30, and 50 is perpendicular to 60. 30 and 50 are parallel to one another. The entire tooth is of an inch long.

[0021] With the exception of the metal spring hinges (FIG. 1a), the entire product will be comprised of a plastic or acrylic material. The product will slide into the front of the hairline such that the toothed edge (30) and the teeth (40) are facing towards the person's hair. The product will slide upwards, lifting the hair and giving it volume. The adjacent edges (10 and 20 respectively) will rest behind the ears to hold the product in place in conjunction with the teeth (40).

[0022] When not in use, the product may be folded, as in FIG. 2, for easy and convenient storage within a person's pocket or purse. The spring hinges (FIG. 1a) allow for the adjacent edges (10 and 20 respectively) to easily fold inward such that regardless of which edge is folded inward first, the other edge will rest comfortably across the first. The spring hinge (FIG. 1a) also gives the product flexibility so that it will not snap or break should anyone apply a reasonable amount of pressure to the product when it is folded.

[0023] The teeth (40) will act as a hair brush would, sliding into the hair without damaging or breaking it and lifting the hair up. The teeth (40) will also lock the hair in place so that the person using the product can go about their day without worrying about their hair coming loose or stray hair falling out.

[0024] The unique, square shape of the product will make the product more compact when folded (see FIG. 2) and will also provide a different and more aesthetic look to the hair when it flows over the product and falls into place as compared to rounded hair bands. The square shape will also provide more lift because it does not allow the hair to fall back into its natural setting as a rounded hair band (which mimics the natural contour of the head) would do. The square shape compels the hair to remain lifted, giving the appearance of more volume. This will also eschew the need for damaging hair product such as aerosol hairsprays and gels which contain chemicals both harmful to a person's health and to the environment.