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Decorative shaping hair accessory

1. Field of the Invention

This invention is related in general to the field of hair shaping and decoration. In particular, this invention includes a hair clip including decorative features and semi-rigid connections to shape a person's hair while displaying the decorative features.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Persons with hair often wish to have their hair held or shaped in a particular way. They also may wish to decorate their hair, often with jewels or decorative features of a variety of colors and shapes. For convenience and comfort, those who desire to shape their hair while decorating their hair may wish to combine these features in a single, simple device. However, most persons who want to shape their hair often must use at least two hair products, one decorative and one functional, to get the desired results. One problem with using many hair products for hair shaping and decoration is an uncomfortable amount of hair accessories. Another problem is that decorative features often interfere with a person's ability to shape the person's hair.

One common approach to solving this dilemma is to use a decorative hair accessory to clip, clasp, hold, or retain the hair. However, this solution has traditionally required that the decorative feature be applied directly to the functional portion of the hair accessory. Therefore, it is desirable to separate the decorative feature from the functional hair accessory so that the functional portion may be hidden while the decorative feature is prominently displayed.

Accordingly, it is desirable to have an apparatus that allows a user to simultaneously shape the hair, decorate the hair, and allow the functional portion of the hair clip to remain unobserved. Additionally, it is desirable that the apparatus allow the user to shape the hair into a variety of styles. Another desirable feature is the placement of the decorative features on semi-rigid shaping members that are used to both shape the hair and decorate the hair while an associated hair clip remains unobtrusive.

The invention disclosed herein utilizes a base such as a clip, clasp, or bobbi pin that attaches to a person's hair, at least one shaping attachment member connected to the base, and at least one decorative feature connected to the shaping attachment member. The base is defined as an apparatus used for clipping, clasping, or retaining the hair. The shaping attachment member comprises a semi-rigid material for attaching the decorative feature to the base. The decorative feature may be a variety of shapes, sizes, or colors. The user may attach the base to the hair, shape the hair using the shaping attachment member, and then display the decorative feature on the hair.

In another embodiment of the invention, the invention disclosed herein utilizes a base such as a rubber band, elastic band, or fabric covered elastic band that attaches to a person's hair and at least one decorative shaping attachment member connected to the base. In this embodiment, the shaping attachment member is itself the decorative feature. The base is defined as an apparatus used for clipping, clasping, or retaining the hair. The shaping attachment member comprises a semi-rigid material. The decorative feature may be a variety of shapes, sizes, or colors. The user may contain the hair in a pony tail using the base and then style the pony tail using the decorative shaping attachment member.

Various other purposes and advantages of the invention will become clear from its description in the specification that follows and from the novel features particularly pointed out in the appended claims. Therefore, to the accomplishment of the objectives described above, this invention comprises the features hereinafter illustrated in the drawings, fully described in the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, and particularly pointed out in the claims. However, such drawings and description disclose just a few of the various ways in which the invention may be practiced and are not limiting.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of a decorative shaping hair accessory according to the invention including a base, at least one shaping attachment member, and at least one decorative feature.

FIG. 2 is an illustration of the decorative shaping hair accessory of FIG. 1 at used to shape and decorate a user's hair.

FIG. 3 is an illustration of a decorative shaping hair accessory according to the invention including a base and at least one decorative shaping attachment member.

FIG. 4 is an illustration of the decorative shaping hair accessory of FIG. 3 at used to shape and decorate a user's hair.