Applicator for applying a hair product, and associated application method

Abstract

The applicator for applying a hair product comprises a base (12) and first group of fixed spikes (14) protruding relative to the base. The applicator further comprises a second group of spikes (16) separate from the spikes (14) of the first group and translatably movable relative to the base between at least one extended position protruding relative to said base on the side of the spikes (14) of the first group, and a retracted position.

1 . Applicator for applying a hair product comprising a base ( 12 ), a first group of fixed spikes ( 14 ) protruding relative to the base, and a second group of spikes ( 16 ) separate from the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group and translatably movable relative to the base between at least one extended position protruding relative to said base on the side of the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group, and a retracted position, characterized in that the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group each internally delimit a product supply channel opening out by means of at least one outlet orifice, the applicator further comprising a reservoir ( 30 ) connected to said spikes ( 16 ) of the second group and internally delimiting at least one compartment ( 32 ) for storing said product in fluid communication with the supply channels of said spikes. 
     
     
         2 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , in which the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group remain set back from the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group in said extended position. 
     
     
         3 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , in which the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group are positioned so that they form at least one row of spikes. 
     
     
         4 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , in which the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group are positioned so that they form at least one row of spikes. 
     
     
         5 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , comprising a plate ( 24 ) supporting the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group and translatably movable relative to the base ( 12 ). 
     
     
         6 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , in which the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group extend through the base ( 12 ). 
     
     
         7 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , further comprising an actuating member ( 34 ) for moving the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group. 
     
     
         8 . Applicator according to  claim 7 , further comprising at least one elastically deformable return element ( 38 ) which is interposed between the actuating member ( 34 ) and the base ( 12 ). 
     
     
         9 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , in which the reservoir ( 30 ) comprises at least one deformable portion so that pressure exerted on said deformable portion causes a reduction in the volume of said storage compartment ( 32 ) and a movement of the product towards the supply channels and the outlet orifices of the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group. 
     
     
         10 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , in which the base ( 12 ) and the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group are made in one piece. 
     
     
         11 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , in which the base ( 12 ) delimits a frontal face ( 20 ) from which the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group and the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group protrude at least in said extended position, the density of the spikes of the first and second groups on said frontal face being between 1 and 20 per cm 2 , and preferably between 2 and 12 per cm 2 . 
     
     
         12 . Applicator according to  claim 11 , in which the frontal face ( 20 ) of the base of the applicator is between 10 and 200 cm2, and preferably between 50 and 100 cm2. 
     
     
         13 . Method of applying to the hair a hairstyling composition comprising at least one fixing agent for shaping the hair with the aid of an applicator comprising a base ( 12 ), a first group of fixed spikes ( 14 ) protruding relative to the base, and a second group of spikes ( 16 ) separate from the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group and translatably movable relative to the base between at least one extended position protruding relative to said base on the side of the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group, and a retracted position, the method comprising:
 a step of loading the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group of the applicator with the hairstyling composition,   a step of styling the hair by introducing the spikes ( 14 ) of the first group of the applicator into the head of hair and moving them, with the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group in the retracted position, and   a step of transferring the hairstyling composition to the hair by extending the spikes ( 16 ) of the second group into the head of hair.   
     
     
         14 . Method according to  claim 13 , in which the step of transferring the hairstyling composition to the hair is realized during and/or after the step of styling the hair.