Dual-Purpose Hair Care Device

Abstract

A dual-purpose hair care device for styling hair. The device includes a base having a first end and a second end. The second end has a handle that enables a user to maneuver the device. The first end is oval-shaped and includes a foam pad on one side and a cushion on the opposing side. The foam pad includes a plurality of apertures adapted to receive hair therethrough. The foam pad curls an area of hair when the foam pad is pressed against the hair and rotated in a circular motion. The cushion on the opposing side has a plurality of bristles extending outwardly therefrom. The bristles can be dragged along hair to brush it into a straight hairstyle or to detangle the hair. The bristle and foam pad combination provides variety and convenience to the user in styling his or her hair.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A dual-purpose hair care device, comprising:
 a base having a first end and a second end;   wherein the second end has a handle;   a foam pad attached to a side of the first end;   wherein the foam pad is adapted for use in curling a user's hair;   wherein a plurality of apertures extend through the foam pad;   a cushion attached to the first end on the opposite side as the foam pad;   wherein a plurality of bristles extend from the cushion.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein the base is rounded. 
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first end is oval-shaped. 
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first end is rectangular. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , further comprising an aperture in the second end adapted to receive a cord therethrough. 
     
     
         6 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein the apertures are equally spaced. 
     
     
         7 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein the bristles are boar bristles. 
     
     
         8 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein the bristles are made of nylon. 
     
     
         9 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein the bristles are arranged in a grid pattern. 
     
     
         10 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein the bristles are equally spaced.