Hair Color Application Device

Abstract

A device for applying hair coloring fluid to hair is disclosed herein. The device includes a handle, a container for storing hair coloring fluid, one or more applicator heads for applying the hair coloring fluid to the hair, and a plunger for pushing the hair coloring fluid into the applicator head. The device is useful for accurately and efficiently applying highlights to the hair, without the use of foils.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for applying hair coloring fluid to hair, the device comprising:
 a handle;   a container attached to the handle and configured for storing hair coloring fluid therein, the container including an opening disposed through a bottom thereof for allowing the hair coloring fluid therethrough;   at least one applicator head including a fluid channel disposed therethrough configured to be placed in fluid communication with the opening of the container, the fluid channel terminating with a dispensing tip; and   a plunger configured for insertion into the container and able to be manipulated such that the plunger element forces hair coloring fluid out of the dispensing tip of the at least one applicator head to apply a predetermined amount of the hair coloring fluid to the hair.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one applicator head is interchangeable. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one applicator head includes a plurality of applicator heads, and wherein each dispensing tip of at least a portion of the plurality of applicator heads are differently sized. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the dispensing tip includes a pair of inwardly tapered and pointed sides defining a dispensing gap therebetween in line with the fluid channel. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the dispensing gap between the inwardly tapered and pointed sides is able to hold a section of the hair therein for application of the hair coloring fluid thereto. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the container includes a tube extending from the opening at the bottom of the container, the tube configured for insertion into the fluid channel of the at least one applicator head to place the at least one applicator head in fluid communication with the container. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the container includes a rectangular configuration having a front wall opposite a rear wall, a pair of opposite side walls and the bottom opposite an open top, and wherein the front wall, the rear wall, the pair of opposite side walls and the bottom define an interior for storing the hair coloring fluid. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the handle is attached to the rear wall of the container and includes an elongated length extending rearwardly therefrom. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plunger includes a plunger handle attached to a downwardly extending plate, the downwardly extending plate of a size and shape generally equal to the container. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle and the container are one piece. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle includes a first aperture disposed through a first end thereof, and a second aperture disposed through a second end thereof, and wherein the plunger handle includes a first downwardly extending shaft for insertion into the first aperture of the handle, and a second downwardly extending shaft for insertion into the second aperture of the handle, thereby attaching the plunger to the handle and enabling downward pressure to be applied to the plunger, pushing the plate into the interior of the container and forcing the hair coloring fluid through the opening thereof. 
     
     
         12 . A device for applying hair coloring fluid to hair, the device comprising:
 a handle;   a container attached to the handle and configured for storing hair coloring fluid therein, the container including an opening disposed through a bottom thereof for allowing the hair coloring fluid therethrough;   a plurality of interchangeable applicator heads, each of the plurality of interchangeable applicator heads including a fluid channel configured to be placed in fluid communication with the opening of the container, the fluid channel terminating with a dispensing tip able to hold a section of the hair, and wherein each dispensing tip of at least a portion of the plurality of interchangeable applicator heads are differently sized; and   a plunger configured for insertion into the container and able to be manipulated such that the plunger element forces hair coloring fluid out of the dispensing tip of an attached interchangeable applicator head, to apply a predetermined amount of the hair coloring fluid to the section of hair.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein each dispensing tip of each of the plurality of interchangeable applicator heads includes a pair of inwardly tapered and pointed sides defining a dispensing gap therebetween in line with the fluid channel. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the dispensing gap between the inwardly tapered and pointed sides is able to hold the section of the hair therein for application of the hair coloring fluid thereto. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the container includes a tube extending from the opening at the bottom of the container, the tube configured for insertion into the fluid channel of one of the plurality of interchangeable applicator heads to place the one of the plurality of interchangeable applicator heads in fluid communication with the container. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the container includes a rectangular configuration having a front wall opposite a rear wall, a pair of opposite side walls and the bottom opposite an open top and defining an interior for holding the hair coloring fluid, and wherein the handle is attached to the rear wall of the container and includes an elongated length extending rearwardly therefrom. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the plunger includes a plunger handle attached to a downwardly extending plate, the downwardly extending plate of a size and shape generally equal to the container. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the handle and the container are one piece. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the handle includes a first aperture disposed through a first end thereof, and a second aperture disposed through a second end thereof, and wherein the plunger handle includes a first downwardly extending shaft for insertion into the first aperture of the handle, and a second downwardly extending shaft for insertion into the second aperture of the handle, thereby attaching the plunger to the handle and enabling downward pressure to be applied to the plunger, pushing the plate into the interior of the container and forcing the hair coloring fluid through the opening thereof. 
     
     
         20 . A method of applying hair coloring fluid to hair, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a device comprising a handle, a container attached to the handle and including an opening disposed through a bottom thereof, at least one applicator head including a fluid channel terminating with a dispensing tip, and a plunger;   placing the fluid channel of the at least one applicator head in fluid communication with the opening of the container;   filling the container with the hair coloring fluid;   inserting the plunger into the container;   inserting a section of the hair into the dispensing tip of the at least one applicator head;   pressing the plunger into the container, thereby applying a predetermined amount of the hair coloring fluid to the section of the hair; and   moving the device down a length of the section of the hair to apply the predetermined amount of hair coloring fluid to the length of the section of the hair.