Apparatus for holding, securing and styling hair

Abstract

A device for styling hair includes a first flexible, deformable elongated body member having a length and having first and second end portions, and a second flexible, deformable elongated body member having first and second end portions connected to the first and second end portions of the first body member, respectively. The second body member has a length that is less than the length of the first body member, so that a gap is formed between the first body member and the second body member through which hair may be inserted. An attachment mechanism is configured to secure the first end portion of the first body member to the second end portion of the first body member in a rounded configuration in which the first and second body members are deformed into a rounded shape with the second body member positioned inside a circumference of the first body member.

1 . A device for styling hair, comprising:
 a first flexible, deformable elongated body member having a length and having first and second end portions;   a second flexible, deformable elongated body member having first and second end portions connected to the first and second end portions of the first body member, respectively, the second body member having a length that is less than the length of the first body member, so that a gap is formed between the first body member and the second body member through which hair may be inserted;   an attachment mechanism configured to secure the first end portion of the first body member to the second end portion of the first body member in a rounded configuration in which the first and second body members are deformed into a rounded shape with the second body member positioned inside a circumference of the first body member.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a strap attached to the first end portion of the first body member and a button attached to the second end portion of the first body member. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a male member attached to the first end portion of the first body member and a female member attached to the second end portion of the first body member, the female member being configured to receive the male member. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises:
 a first piece having a first disc, a post, and a retaining element;   a second piece having a second disc and a tube, the post of the first piece being insertable into the tube of the second piece and being retained by the retaining element of the first piece, wherein the first disc and the second disc each provide a surface to display design ornamentation.   
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism is located between the first body member and the second body member. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second body members are composed of closed cell foam material. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second body members are covered with cloth on at least one side. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second body members includes at least one aperture formed as a clasp for receiving a decorative item. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second body members are composed of a rubber-like material. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the rubber-like material is a thermoplastic elastomer. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein at least one of the first and second body members comprises bumps on at least one surface thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one gem attached to at least one of the first and second body members. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one gem is attached to at least one of the first and second body members by an attachment mechanism selected from the group consisting of gluing, sewing, stitching and heat processing. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one gem integrally formed in at least one of the first and second body members, wherein at least one of the first and second body members is composed of a plastic material, and the at least one gem is molded into at least one of the first and second body members during formation of the at least one of the first and second body members. 
     
     
         15 . Apparatus for styling hair, comprising:
 a bun holder having first and second flexible, deformable elongated body members connected to one another and a gap for receiving hair therebetween, the bun holder being manipulable into a rounded configuration with an interior opening to secure the hair in a bun configuration; and   a bun anchor insertable into the interior opening of the bun holder, the bun anchor including a securing portion for securing the bun anchor into place and a mounting portion for mounting decorative accessories.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the mounting portion includes a receptacle that securably receives the decorative accessories. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the securing portion is selected from the group consisting of bendable anchors, a pin, and a flexible loop. 
     
     
         18 . A ponytail extender apparatus comprising:
 a flexible body having a length and having a height for extending along a height of a ponytail of a wearer's hair, the body having a slot for receiving the wearer's hair therethrough to anchor the body in the wearer's hair; and   at least one pair of securing mechanisms for closing the body in a wrapped position around the ponytail of the wearer's hair.   
     
     
         19 . The ponytail extender apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one pair of securing mechanisms comprises elastic ropes and buttons on opposite sides of the length of the body. 
     
     
         20 . The ponytail extender apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the body is composed of a flexible foam material. 
     
     
         21 . The ponytail extender apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the body is composed of a thermoplastic elastomer. 
     
     
         22 . The ponytail extender apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the body comprises bumps on at least one surface thereof.