Hairpiece comprising a headband for hair extensions

Abstract

A hairpiece may comprise at least a wide rear band supporting at least one row of hair extensions, a narrow front band, and a length-adjustment mechanism. The back band may comprise two longitudinal portions connected by an elastic bridge(s). The back band may comprise two spaced-apart elongate sub-bands, separated by a gap. Rows of strips of hair extensions may be supported on the back band, or portions, or sub-bands.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hairpiece comprising:
 a headband adapted to be worn by a user and comprising a front portion and a back portion;   means for adjusting an overall circumference of the headband; and   at least two rows of tufts of hair secured to and extending from the back portion.   
     
     
         2 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the back portion is wider than the front portion.   
     
     
         3 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the back portion is tapered, being narrower at its ends.   
     
     
         4 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the means for adjusting comprises a bra-type buckle.   
     
     
         5 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the tufts of hair are sewn to the back portion.   
     
     
         6 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the tufts of hair are releasably secured to the back portion.   
     
     
         7 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the back band comprises a top sub-band located above and extending parallel to a bottom sub-band.   
     
     
         8 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the back band is slit along its length to have two longitudinal portions, and a gap therebetween.   
     
     
         9 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the back band comprises two longitudinal portions joined by an elastic bridge.   
     
     
         10 . The hairpiece of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the strips of one row are aligned above the strips of another row.   
     
     
         11 . The hairpiece of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the strips of one row are staggered with respect to the strips of another row.   
     
     
         12 . The hairpiece of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the tufts of hair may be human hair, or hair from other sources, or artificial hair, or combinations thereof.   
     
     
         13 . The hairpiece of  1 , wherein:
 there are several tufts of hair; and   selected tufts have lengths of approximately 6 inches-24 inches.   
     
     
         14 . The hairpiece of  13 , wherein:
 some tufts are longer than others.   
     
     
         15 . A hairpiece comprising:
 a headband comprising a front portion and a back portion; and   at least two rows of tufts of hair secured to and extending from the back portion;   wherein:   a given row comprises multiple strips of hair extensions, arranged end-to-end; and   selected ones of the strips comprise multiple tufts of hair.   
     
     
         16 . Method of attaching hair extensions comprising:
 providing a headband having at least two rows of tufts of hair secured to and extending from a back portion of the headband.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 adjusting a circumference of the headband.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein:
 the back portion comprises multiple strips of hair arranged end-to-end in rows, each strip comprising multiple tufts of hair.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 arranging the strips of one row to be aligned above the strips of another row.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 arranging the strips of one row to be staggered with respect to the strips of another row.