Method and device for curling hair

Abstract

This invention relates to a device and method for curling hair. A fabric strip impregnated with hair lotion is placed along the length of a twisted section of dry hair, and beginning at the tips of the hair, the hair is wound around the central portion of the fabric strip and the ends of the fabric strip may then be securely tied. The hair is then left to allow the curls to set. In a second embodiment of the invention, the lotion impregnated fabric strips may be used in conjunction with cylindrical hair rollers.

1 . A device for the treatment of hair which comprises a strip of fabric impregnated with hair treatment lotion.  
   
   
       2 . A device according to  claim 1  comprising a plurality of said strips connected end to end and separable by means of perforations.  
   
   
       3 . A device according to  claim 2 , wherein said strips are contained in a fluid-tight container with a resealable opening allowing removal of said strips.  
   
   
       4 . A device according to  claim 3 , wherein the resealable opening is a hole through which the connected strips can be pulled.  
   
   
       5 . A method for treating hair comprising: 
 winding a section of hair around a central portion of a fabric strip impregnated with hair treatment lotion, the fabric strip having first and second ends; and    securing the ends of the strip together to hold the section of hair in place.    
   
   
       6 . A method according to  claim 5 , further comprising: 
 twisting the section of hair along its length before the action of winding the section of hair around the fabric strip.    
   
   
       7 . A method according to  claim 5 , wherein the hair is dry.  
   
   
       8 . A method for treating hair comprising: 
 placing a strip of fabric impregnated with hair treatment lotion along a length of a section of hair;    winding said strip around a cylindrical hair roller; and    securing said strip to the roller.