Twisty

Abstract

“The Twisty” is an improved and gentler hair accessory for people who wish to gather their afro/coily textured micro, small and standard sized locs and loose afro into a ponytail, pigtail or headband without the use of elastics and plastics found in many traditional hair accessories that can fray this hair type. The Twisty compromises of 4 to 6 chenille stems braided lengthwise into one long stem (10 inches (short version) or 34 inches (long version) with each opposite end sealed to prevent the metal ends from poking out and fraying the fabric sleeve. That braided chenille stem is then sewn into a thin fabric sleeve ensuring that the ends do not poke out. The Twisty can then be looped from the front or back around any section of locs then twisted at the base once or twice to grip the locs without knotting the Twisty.

Claims

1. The Twisty is an improved and gentler hair accessory that allows wearers of micro, small and standard sized hair locs to gather their afro locs and loose natural into a ponytail (side, front, back), pigtails or off their face (headband). The Twisty comprises of four to six chenille stems braided into one big stem from 10 inches (short version) to 34 inches (long version); sealing the ends of the that braided chenille stem (to prevent the ends of poking out and fraying the ends of fabric sleeve) sewing that chenille stem into a thin fabric sleeve. When completed the Twisty will have a straight appearance that can be shaped into a curve. Wherein the Twisty can then be looped (from the front or back) into a section of the locs and twisted at the base to secure the Twisty into place. The Twisty is washable and reusable.

2. The Twisty of claim 1 wherein said comprises of four to six chenille stems braided into one stem (two lengths: 10 inches and 34 inches)

3. The Twisty of claim 1 wherein said comprises of a thin fabric sleeve surrounding the braided chenille stem

4. A method of creating a hair accessory using four to six chenille stems (depending on thickness) sewn into a thin fabric sleeve with the opposite ends of the fabric sleeve also bonded or sewn together to prevent the ends from sticking out of the sleeve with the intention of holding the chenille stems into place with the fabric sleeve.

5. A method of looping a section of locs into a non elastic ponytail, pigtail and/or headband holder and securing the Twisty to the locs and then twisting the base of two ends together to the desired tension thus keeping the style in place without slippage or damage.

6. A method for using chenille stems encased or sewn into a thin fabric sleeve, said method comprising of steps a) braiding four to six chenille stems into one big stem b) sealing the very ends of the chenille stems so the metal ends don't poke out c) sewing the braided chenille stem into a thin fabric sleeve ensuring all sides are secure and nothing is sticking out from the opposite ends e) taking the Twisty from the front or back and securing it around a section of locs f) Taking the two base ends of the Twisty and twisting them together once or twice from the base to secure the hair accessory to the desired tension point g) simply untwist the base ends to undo the Twisty. Depending on the hairstyle, the user can wear one or more Twisty's. The Twisty is washable, reusable and the fabric sleeve is permanent.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying black and white drawings showing the alternative ways to wear the hair invention (Twisty) wherein:

[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the hair accessory of the present invention shown as it can be worn;

[0007] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the hair accessory of the present invention as it can be worn;

[0008] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the hair accessory of the present invention as it can be worn into a side pigtail with a ribbon adornment;

[0009] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the hair accessory of the present invention as it can be worn;

[0010] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the hair accessory of the present invention as it can be worn;

[0011] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the hair accessory of the present invention as it can be worn turned into a headband with the back, sides and front of locs lifted by the present invention and the front portions are twisted up from the front then turned into a bow;

[0012] FIG. 7 is another close up view of the invention untwisted;

[0013] FIG. 8 is another close up view of the invention untwisted;

[0014] FIG. 9 is a close up view of the invention 34 inches/headband style untwisted;

[0015] FIG. 10 is a close up view of the invention twisted at the ends;

[0016] FIG. 11 is a close up view of the invention twisted at the ends;

[0017] FIG. 12 is a close up view of the invention with a bow added;