Decorative hair accessory

Abstract

A hair accessory for decorating and supplementing a user's natural hair. The hair accessory comprises a cylindrical member having a predetermined size and shape capable of supporting one's hair wrapped there around. The cylindrical member has a first end, a second end, and a body portion extending between the first and second end. A first ornamental member, such as a flower, ribbon, beads, and the like, is secured to at least one of the first and second end of the cylindrical member. A second ornamental member, such as simulated hair, is secured to the body portion of the cylindrical member. A securing means is provided for securing a length of one's hair about the body portion of the cylindrical member to achieve a desired hairstyle. A method of fabricating a hair accessory is also disclosed.

1 . A hair accessory for use in one's hair, said hair accessory comprising: 
 (a) a cylindrical member having a predetermined size and shape capable of supporting one's hair wrapped there around, said cylindrical member having a first end, a second end, and a body portion extending between said first and second end;    (b) a first ornamental member secured to at least one of said first and second end of said cylindrical member;    (c) a second ornamental member secured to said body portion of said cylindrical member; and    (d) securing means for securing a length of one's hair about said body portion of said cylindrical member.    
   
   
       2 . A hair accessory as recited in  claim 1  wherein said first ornamental member comprises at least one ornamental member secured to each of said first and second end of said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       3 . A hair accessory as recited in  claim 1  wherein said first ornamental member comprises one of a flower, ribbon, bow, beads, and a combination thereof.  
   
   
       4 . A hair accessory as recited in  claim 1  wherein said second ornamental member comprises one of synthetic, natural, and a combination of synthetic and natural hair.  
   
   
       5 . A hair accessory as recited in  claim 1  wherein said second ornamental member comprises a length of a plush material or a furry material wrapped around said body portion of said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       6 . A hair accessory as recited in  claim 1  wherein said second ornamental member is provided in a plurality of colors and/or shades to match a variety of user's hair colors and/or shades.  
   
   
       7 . A hair accessory as recited in  claim 1  wherein said securing means comprises a member that can be separated from said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       8 . A hair accessory as recited in  claim 7  wherein said securing means comprises one of a clip and a pin.  
   
   
       9 . A hair accessory as recited in  claim 1  wherein said securing means comprises a one of a hook and loop fastener and a closable clip assembly that is integrally attached with said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       10 . A method of fabricating a hair accessory to decorate and supplement one's natural hair, said method comprising the steps of: 
 (a) providing a cylindrical member having a predetermined size and shape capable of supporting one's hair wrapped there around, said cylindrical member having a first end, a second end, and a body portion extending between said first and second end;    (b) attaching at least a first ornamental member to at least one of said first and second end of said cylindrical member;    (c) attaching a second ornamental member to said body portion of said cylindrical member; and    (d) providing securing means for securing a length of one's hair about said body portion of said cylindrical member.    
   
   
       11 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of attaching at least a first ornamental member comprises attaching at least one ornamental member to each of said first and second end of said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       12 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said first ornamental member comprises one of a flower, ribbon, bow, beads, and a combination thereof.  
   
   
       13 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of attaching said second ornamental member comprises attaching a plurality of hair strands to said body portion of said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       14 . A method as recited in  claim 13  wherein said plurality of hair strands comprises one of synthetic, natural, and a combination of synthetic and natural hair.  
   
   
       15 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of attaching said second ornamental member comprises wrapping a length of plush or furry material around said body portion of said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       16 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said second ornamental member is provided in a plurality of colors and/or shades to match a variety of user's hair colors and/or shades.  
   
   
       17 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of providing a securing means comprises providing a member that can be separated from said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       18 . A method as recited in  claim 17  wherein said securing means comprises one of a clip and a pin.  
   
   
       19 . A method as recited in  claim 10  wherein said step of providing a securing means comprises providing a member that is integrally attached with said cylindrical member.  
   
   
       20 . A method as recited in  claim 19  wherein said securing means comprises one of a hook and loop fastener and a closable clip assembly.