Hairpiece and Method of Making Same

Abstract

A hair replacement or hairpiece that comprises a base woven with natural human hair, color blended and attached such as to simulate a natural growth pattern, hair density and hairline appearance and a method for making same. The hairpiece comprises a base with a front area comprised of coated lace, a back area comprised of about three pieces and reinforced with polyurethane; a knotting pattern wherein the front and crown areas are comprised of hair fixed to the base with single hair split knots, the side and top areas are comprised of hair fixed to the base with alternating single hair flat knots and single hair split knots and the back area comprises hair fixed to the base with single hair flat knots; and a color pattern wherein the base comprises about three color regions comprising a lighter shade in the front, a medium shade in the top and crown areas, and a darker shade in the back area. The knotting pattern is further defined by the directions of the knots, which are either in a crisscross pattern, in a vertical, downward direction, or a horizontal, forward direction. The hairpiece further comprises a hairline comprising hair fixed to the base with single hair split knots fixed to the base in a horizontal, backward direction. Furthermore, the hairpiece comprises natural human hair, wherein the color of the natural hair is enhanced.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 588,760, filed on Jul. 19, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a hair replacement or hairpiece and the art of concealing baldness, especially in men, and in particular, to a hair replacement or hairpiece and a method of making same, which will provide, at an affordable cost, a natural appearing substitute for hair. More particularly, the hair replacement or hairpiece of the present invention comprises a base comprised of a combination of coated front lace and back material, wherein hair is comprised of a blend of human hair from various origins and is attached to the base in a specific direction and color pattern that simulates a natural appearance.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The art of making hairpieces or toupees has been practiced for many years. However, these hairpieces ...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a hair replacement or hairpiece that can be mass produced and easily adapted to a wearer, that simulates natural hair and a natural hairline. It can be used to cover hair loss and is easy to apply by technicians. It can be attached for a few hours, a few weeks, or more. It can be combed, brushed, styled, and washed while attached. It has a base made of lace material and reinforced back area. The top and upper crown areas do not have any stitches to create a more natural appearance. The back area is reinforced with polyurethane. A pattern of fine lines of polyurethane is applied to the back of the base for reinforcement and to facilitate resizing. The hair replacement or hairpiece has a specific hair density achieved using a crisscross knotting technique involving single hair, flat and split knots on the entire crown and top area, and flat, double and single hair knots on the back and sides. It also uses natural hair and enhances it with fabric dye to change the tonal value. The hair replacement or hairpiece utilizes a color and texture blend, preferably a blend of natural, virgin, human hair, to simulate a natural front hairline and an overall more natural look."

Problems solved by technology

However, these hairpieces often lack a natural appearance, are prohibitively expensive and can not be easily applied correctly, but during this time there has been little advancement in the art.

Present hair replacements or hairpieces are typically too full as a result of an effort to hide the base material.

Further such hairpieces often have the wrong growth pattern, ignoring the natural growth pattern of human hair; experience problems with the knotting direction; and / or offer a semi-natural hairline that is still detectable.

Furthermore, the base materials are reinforced and therefore too thick.

Some hairpieces have attempted to provide a natural look, but have been relatively expensive and can not be applied without the aide of a highly experienced professional.

Accordingly, current hair replacements or hairpieces available to the public do not have a natural appearance, are prohibitively expensive and can not be easily applied correctly.

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