Loose Fitting Hair Restraining Band

Abstract

A loose fitting hair restraining band is configured to fit loosely on the head to restrain a portion of the hair without disrupting the natural hairstyle. The band is defined by a generally arced shape that creates an inward tension. The inward tension helps maintain the band on the head despite the generally loose fit. The band is also defined by a pliable material composition. The pliable composition of the band provides easy manipulation and a generally loose fit on the head. Furthermore, the band is configured to form a space relative to the surface of the head. The space creates partial separation between the band and the hair, such that there is minimal disruption to the natural hair style. The space also forms a passage for the air to circulate through the hair.

What I claim is: 
     
         1 . A hair restraining band for loosely restraining a portion of the hair, the band comprising:
 a pair of legs, the pair of legs defined by a substantially arced shape configured to create an inward tension, the pair of legs further defined by a substantially pliable material composition, each leg comprising a junction end and a free end; and   a restraint member, the restraint member defined by an inner surface, an outer surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of lateral edges, the pair of lateral edges configured to integrally join the junction end of the pair of legs,   the restraint member further defined by a substantially arced shape configured to create an inward tension, the restraint member further defined by a substantially pliable material composition,   the restraint member further defined by a substantially uneven surface, the uneven surface arranged to form at least one space along the length of the inner surface.   
     
     
         2 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the band is configured to be operable to restrain a portion of hair on a head. 
     
     
         3 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of legs are configured to be operable to rest on ears. 
     
     
         4 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the free end of the pair of legs pivots on the ears. 
     
     
         5 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the inward tension is configured to help secure the band on the head. 
     
     
         6 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the junction end is fixed to the pair of lateral edges of the restraint member. 
     
     
         7 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the junction end is pivotally attached to the pair of lateral edges of the restraint member. 
     
     
         8 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the pliable material composition of the pair of legs includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: zylonite, polycarbonate, polyurethane, thermoplastics, polymers, fiberglass, aluminum, and metal alloys. 
     
     
         9 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the pliable material composition of the restraint member includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: zylonite, polycarbonate, polyurethane, thermoplastics, polymers, fiberglass, aluminum, and metal alloys. 
     
     
         10 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the uneven surface comprises a V-shaped pattern. 
     
     
         11 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the band is hypoallergenic. 
     
     
         12 . The band of  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface comprises a reflective member for reflecting light. 
     
     
         13 . The band of  claim 12 , wherein the reflective member includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: metal, a reflective tape, glass, and a polymer. 
     
     
         14 . A hair restraining band for loosely restraining a portion of the hair, the band comprising:
 a pair of legs, the pair of legs defined by a substantially arced shape configured to create an inward tension, the pair of legs further defined by a substantially pliable material composition, each leg comprising a junction end and a free end;   a restraint member, the restraint member defined by an inner surface, an outer surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of lateral edges, the pair of lateral edges configured to integrally join the junction end of the pair of legs,   the restraint member further defined by a substantially arced shape configured to create an inward tension, the restraint member further defined by a substantially pliable material composition,   the restraint member further defined by a substantially uneven surface, the uneven surface arranged to form at least one space along the length of the inner surface; and   a reflective member, the reflective member disposed to overlay the outer surface of the restraint member, the reflective member configured to at least partially reflect light.   
     
     
         15 . The band of  claim 14 , wherein the junction end is fixed to the pair of lateral edges of the restraint member. 
     
     
         16 . The band of  claim 14 , wherein the junction end is pivotally attached to the pair of lateral edges of the restraint member. 
     
     
         17 . The band of  claim 14 , wherein the pliable material composition of the pair of legs includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: zylonite, polycarbonate, polyurethane, thermoplastics, polymers, fiberglass, aluminum, and metal alloys. 
     
     
         18 . The band of  claim 14 , wherein the pliable material composition of the restraint member includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: zylonite, polycarbonate, polyurethane, thermoplastics, polymers, fiberglass, aluminum, and metal alloys. 
     
     
         19 . The band of  claim 14 , wherein the uneven surface comprises a V-shaped pattern. 
     
     
         20 . The band of  claim 14 , wherein the reflective member includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: metal, a reflective tape, glass, and a polymer.