Apparatus for Concealing a Hair Band

Abstract

An apparatus is presented that is worn on the wrist or forearm that holds an elastic hair band out of sight. The apparatus is either a permanent loop-shape with affixed ends, a u-shape, or a u-shape with a fastening structure. The apparatus holds an elastic hair band internally with a tensioning structure that either slightly extends from the internal wall of the apparatus or is recessed into the internal wall, holding an elastic hair band against the apparatus body when the band is stretched around the structure in slight tension. Alternatively, the apparatus may hold the elastic hair band on one end of a u-shaped apparatus where it serves as a removable fastening mechanism of the two ends, but is not necessary to keep the apparatus on the wrist.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for wearing on the body, namely on the wrist or arm that holds a pony tail holder internally or externally, out of view when worn, formed of a body, comprising of any material such as metal, leather, or wood; wherein said body portion holds an article in or against its inner wall or at the underside of the wrist, concealed from view. 
     
     
         2 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , the material of said apparatus comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are left open to form a hollow u-shape. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus in  claim 2 , wherein said first end and said second end are connected to form a continuous hollow loop. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus in  claim 1  wherein the inner wall of the body further comprises of a tensioning structure for holding an elastic hair band in tension when placed around it. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus in  claim 1  with a recessed area for holding an elastic hair band when pressed into the cavity with a tensioning structure holding it in place with the ends free for easy removal. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus in  claim 2 , with first end having a small hole, large enough to fit a half-folded elastic hair band, and second end having an object protruding up from the body of the apparatus for holding one or both ends of the elastic hair band.