Hair extensions

Abstract

The invention relates to a hair extension. In a preferred embodiment, the hair extension comprises strands that are attached together in such a way as to provide a substantially flat configuration, such that opposed sides are defined. This helps the hair extension to lay flat against a person's head. The opposed sides may have different hair colours on them, allowing flexibility and additional styling options. Preferably, the aligned hairs are compressed into a narrowed tip section, which is used to fasten the hair extension to a person's natural hair, using a deformable member such as a micro ring. A method of manufacturing the hair extension, and a method of attaching the hair extension to a subject, are also disclosed.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A hair extension comprising:
 (a) a plurality of aligned hair strands attached together at an attachment end; and   (b) a narrowed tip section formed from the hair strands at the attachment end, the tip section for fastening to a person's natural hair,   wherein the hair strands are attached in a substantially flat configuration, such that a pair of opposed sides of the hair extension are defined.   
     
     
         2 . The hair extension of  claim 1 , wherein the tip section also has a substantially flat configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The hair extension of  claim 1 , wherein a colour of one of the opposed sides differs from a colour of the other of the opposed sides of the hair extension. 
     
     
         4 . The hair extension of  claim 2 , wherein a colour of one of the opposed sides differs from a colour of the other of the opposed sides of the hair extension. 
     
     
         5 . The hair extension of  claim 2 , wherein the hair strands are adhered together at the tip section. 
     
     
         6 . The hair extension of  claim 2 , comprising a shoulder defined between the tip section and a body of the hair extension. 
     
     
         7 . A method for extending a person's hair comprising the steps of:
 (a) inserting a section of a person's natural hair and tip section of a hair extension into a deformable member; wherein the hair extension comprises a plurality of aligned hair strands attached together at an attachment end; and a narrowed tip section formed from the hair strands at the attachment end, the tip section for fastening to a person's natural hair, wherein the hair strands are attached in a substantially flat configuration, such that a pair of opposed sides of the hair extension are defined; and   (b) deforming the deformable member to clamp the tip section of the hair extension to the section of the person's natural hair.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  further comprising the step of fastening the hair extension with one of the opposed faces laying substantially flat against the person's scalp. 
     
     
         9 . A method of forming a hair extension, comprising:
 (a) attaching a plurality of hair strands together at an attachment end; and   (b) compressing the hair strands at the attachment end, to form a narrowed tip section for fastening to a person's natural hair.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the hair strands are attached by adhering the hair strands together with glue. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein there is a delay between the step of adhering the hair strands together, and the step of compressing the hair strands at the attachment end, to allow the glue to dry. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the hair strands are attached in a substantially flat configuration, such that a width of the hair extension is greater than a thickness of the hair extension, and such that a pair of opposed sides of the hair extension are defined. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein hair strands of different colours are attached such that a colour of the hair extension differs between the opposed sides of the hair extension. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the step of compressing the hair strands defines a shoulder at a base of the narrowed tip section. 
     
     
         15 . A kit for use in extending a person's hair, comprising:
 at least one hair extension, wherein said hair extension comprises a plurality of aligned hair strands attached together at an attachment end; and a narrowed tip section formed from the hair strands at the attachment end, the tip section for fastening to a person's natural hair, where the hair strands are attached in a substantially flat configuration, such that a pair of opposed sides of the hair extension are defined; and   at least one deformable member for fastening the hair extension to the person's hair.   
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein the deformable member comprises a micro ring having a substantially flat cross section such that when in use, the micro ring lays substantially flat against the person's scalp. 
     
     
         17 . A micro ring for use in fastening hair extensions comprising a substantially flat cross section such that when in use, the micro ring lays substantially flat against the person's scalp. 
     
     
         18 . The micro ring of  claim 17  wherein the micro ring is used to fasten a hair extension comprising at least one hair extension, wherein said hair extension comprises a plurality of aligned hair strands attached together at an attachment end; and a narrowed tip section formed from the hair strands at the attachment end, the tip section for fastening to a person's natural hair, where the hair strands are attached in a substantially flat configuration, such that a pair of opposed sides of the hair extension are defined