Extension hanger

Abstract

The invention provides a storage unit, configured expressly for storing hair extensions comprising a free standing hanger, divided into sections to accommodate extensions placed on the right side, left side and center of the scalp. The Extension Hanger rests atop a sturdy, circular shaped base and features an elongated, vertical extension pole, on which a series of sturdy hanging arms are horizontally attached, projecting from either side of the main support. A second, adjustable, hinged support arm is positioned at the top of the main support and provides additional stability to the unit. Both this support arm and the unit base feature a heavy duty suction cup for use in securing. The Extension Hanger features between six and eight rows of hanging arms, with each arm featuring a series of spring loaded clip fasteners, on which the individual extensions are hung.

1 . A hanger device with a plurality of hangers for storage of hair extensions, comprising:
 a free standing hanger, divided into sections to accommodate extensions placed on the right side, left side and center of the scalp, wherein the hanger is mounted on a sturdy, circular shaped base and features an elongated, vertical extension pole, and wherein a series of sturdy hanging extendable arms are horizontally attached to the pole projecting from opposite sides of the pole; wherein the top of the pole terminates in a hook to hang the device.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a second support pole hingedly attached near the top of the vertical extension pole to provide added support and wherein the second support pole can be extended to rest on a horizontal surface. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a heavy duty suction cup at the bottom of the vertical extension pole for use in securing the device to a work station or any flat surface. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 2  further comprising a first and second heavy duty suction cup, wherein the first suction cup is placed at the bottom of the second support pole and the second suction cup is placed bottom of the vertical extension pole for use in securing the device to a work station or any flat surface. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein the number of hanging extendable arms horizontally attached to the vertical extension pole is between six and eight rows. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the hanging arms, each comprise a series of spring loaded clip fasteners, on which the individual extensions are hung. 
     
     
         7 . A carrying case configured to accommodate the device with the device holding a multiplicity of hair extensions. 
     
     
         8 . A method of using an extension hanger comprising:
 removing the extensions from their head, and placing them in order of removal on the extension hanger to be washed and air-dried; after the extensions are dry, the folding the hanger arms into the down position, placing it in the carrying case, supplied with the device when purchased, and bringing the device with the extensions attached to a professional hair dresser's salon and has them re-attach the extensions in the proper order.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 4  wherein the device is manufactured of plastic or aluminum.