Networking hair device, system and method

Abstract

A hair styling system with structures that network together to and collectively support a hair style is disclosed. Hair styling structures, in accordance with the invention, include clip structures, such as barrette structures, hair clip structures, hair bead structure and/or band structures, such head band structures, hair loop structures, ring structures and hair wrap structures and combinations thereof. The structures are configured to detachably couple together using connecting mechanisms that allow the structure to couple while holding hair. Preferably, the structures are configured to detachably couple in a number of different ways to support a variety of hair styles.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A system comprising a first structure for securing to a user's head, the first structure comprising one or more networking positions for detachably coupling a second structure, the second structure being configured for holding a section of hair.  
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first structure is a structure selected from the group consisting of a barrette, a hair clip, a hair loop, a hair bead and a hair wrap structure.  
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of a connecting mechanism configured to detachably couple to a complementary portion of the connecting mechanism on the second structure at one or more networking positions.  
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the portion of the connecting mechanism is a portion of a connecting mechanism selected from the group consisting of a tongue and groove connecting mechanism, a ball and cup connecting mechanism, a two-part snap connecting mechanism, a loop fabric and hook fabric connecting mechanism, and a raised feature and matched slotted aperture connecting mechanism.  
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first structure is a clip structure.  
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the clip structure is a clip structure selected from the group consisting of a barrette, a hair clip and a hair bead.  
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first structure is a band structure.  
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first structure is a loop structure.  
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first structure is a wrap structure.  
     
     
         10 . A system comprising a band structure for securing to a user's head, the band structure comprising a plurality of networking positions for detachably coupling a plurality of clip structures configured for holding sections of the user's hair.  
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the band structure is a band structure selected from the group consisting of a head band structure, a ring structure and a wrap structure.  
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of networking positions are configured for detachably coupling the plurality of clip structures in a range of orientations.  
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of networking positions comprise a portion of a connecting mechanism.  
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the portion of the connecting mechanism is a portion of a connecting mechanism selected from the group consisting of a tongue and groove connecting mechanism, a ball and cup connecting mechanism, a two-part snap connecting mechanism, a loop fabric and hook fabric connecting mechanism and a raised feature and matched slotted aperture connecting mechanism.  
     
     
         15 . A hair styling device comprising a barrette structure with a plurality of locations for detachably coupling clip structures.  
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of locations comprises a portion of a connecting mechanism.  
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the portion of the connecting mechanism is a portion of a connecting mechanism selected from the group consisting of a tongue and groove connecting mechanism, a ball and cup connecting mechanism, a two-part snap connecting mechanism, a loop fabric and hook fabric connecting mechanism and a raised feature and matched slotted aperture connecting mechanism.  
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the locations are configured for detachably coupling the plurality of clasping structures in a range of orientations.  
     
     
         19 . A method of making a hair accessory comprising: 
 a. forming a first structure configured to coupled to a user's head; and    b. forming second structure configured to detachable couple to the first structure and to secure a section of the user's hair.    
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the first structure is configured to couple to the user's head through a clasping member.  
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the second structure detachably couples to the first structure in a plurality of locations.  
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the second structure detachably couples to the first structure in a plurality of orientations  
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the first member is configured to couple to a user's head through a band structure.  
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 23 , wherein the band structure is a band structure selected from the group consisting of a head band, a hair loop, a ring and a hair wrap structure.  
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the second structure is a clip structure selected from the group consisting of a hair clip and a hair bead.  
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the first structure is configured to couple to the user's head through a clasping member.  
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 26 , wherein the second structure is a clip structure selected from the group consisting of a hair clip and a hair bead.