U.S. patent application number 15/163374 was filed with the patent office on 2017-11-30 for eyelash extension method and eyelash application kit.
The applicant listed for this patent is Chau NGUYEN. Invention is credited to Chau NGUYEN.
Application Number | 20170340041 15/163374 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60421149 |
Filed Date | 2017-11-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170340041 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
NGUYEN; Chau |
November 30, 2017 |
EYELASH EXTENSION METHOD AND EYELASH APPLICATION KIT
Abstract
A method for a cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions onto
natural eyelashes a person may include visually identifying a
target eyelash through a magnifying glass. The target eyelash may
be a natural eyelash of the person having multiple rows of natural
eyelashes. The method may include gripping an eyelash extension
with an eyelash manipulation tool, and attaching a top surface of
the eyelash extension onto a bottom surface of the target eyelash
using the eyelash manipulation tool. An eyelash application kit may
be used during implementation of the method. The eyelash
application kit may include an eyelash isolation tool including a
ring and a prong mechanically coupled with and extending from the
ring. The eyelash application kit may also include a magnifying
tool including a head fitting and a magnifying glass mechanically
coupled with the head fitting. The eyelash application kit may
include an eyelash straightener and curler, which may be
heated.
Inventors: |
NGUYEN; Chau; (Houston,
TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
NGUYEN; Chau |
Houston |
TX |
US |
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Family ID: |
60421149 |
Appl. No.: |
15/163374 |
Filed: |
May 24, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 2/48 20130101; A45D
2002/003 20130101; A41G 5/02 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20060101
A41G005/02; A45D 2/48 20060101 A45D002/48 |
Claims
1. A method for a cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions onto
natural eyelashes of a person, the method comprising: a. visually
identifying a target eyelash through a magnifying glass, wherein
the target eyelash is a natural eyelash of the person having
multiple rows of natural eyelashes; b. gripping an eyelash
extension with an eyelash manipulation tool, and attaching a top
surface of the eyelash extension onto a bottom surface of the
target eyelash using the eyelash manipulation tool; and repeating
steps a and b to attach additional eyelash extensions to additional
natural eyelashes of the person.
2. The method of claim 1, characterized in that the method is
performed without the cosmetologist simultaneously using two
eyelash manipulation tools.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein the eyelash manipulation tool
comprises tweezers, characterized in that the method is performed
without the cosmetologist simultaneously using two tweezers.
4. The method of claim 1, further comprising isolating the target
eyelash from adjacent natural eyelashes of the person using an
eyelash isolation tool, and maintaining the target eyelash in
isolation from the adjacent natural eyelashes while attaching the
top surface of the eyelash extension onto the bottom surface of the
target eyelash, characterized in that a single finger of the
cosmetologist is used to operate the eyelash isolation tool to
isolate the target eyelash from the adjacent natural eyelashes.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the eyelash isolation tool
comprises a ring worn on the finger of the cosmetologist, and a
prong mechanically coupled with and extending from the ring; and
wherein isolating the target eyelash from adjacent natural
eyelashes of the person using the eyelash isolation tool comprises
applying a force with the prong onto at least one adjacent natural
eyelash to displace the at least one adjacent natural eyelash away
from the target eyelash.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the eyelash extension is attached
to the target eyelash without isolating the target eyelash from
adjacent natural eyelashes.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the magnifying glass is
mechanically coupled with a head fitting, and wherein the head
fitting is worn about the cosmetologist's head.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein a light source is mechanically
coupled with the head fitting, the magnifying glass, or
combinations thereof, and wherein the method further comprises
directing light from the light source to the natural eyelashes of
the person while visually identifying the target eyelash through
the magnifying glass.
9. The method of claim 1, characterized in that the method is
performed without applying a protective barrier onto the skin of
the person's lower eyelid or onto the skin below the person's lower
eyelid.
10. The method of claim 1, further comprising, prior to attaching
the eyelash extension to the target eyelash, applying an adhesive
to the eyelash extension, wherein attaching the eyelash extension
to the target eyelash comprises adhering the eyelash extension to
the target eyelash.
11. The method of claim 10, further comprising, prior to attaching
the eyelash extension to the target eyelash and after applying the
adhesive to the eyelash extension, removing the adhesive from a
bottom surface of the eyelash extension.
12. The method of claim 1, further comprising cleaning the natural
eyelashes prior to applying the eyelash extensions.
13. The method of claim 1, wherein each eyelash extension attached
to the person's natural eyelashes is a type of eyelash extension
selected from the group consisting of: single-lash eyelash
extensions, double-lash eyelash extensions, triple-lash eyelash
extensions, and combinations thereof.
14. The method of claim 13, further comprising varying the type of
eyelash extensions attached to the natural eyelashes in different
rows of the person's natural eyelashes.
15. The method of claim 13, further comprising varying the type of
eyelash extensions attached to the natural eyelashes in a single
row of the person's natural eyelashes.
16. The method of claim 1, wherein the eyelash extensions are
attached to alternating natural eyelashes in at least one row of
the person's natural eyelashes.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein the eyelash extensions attached
to natural eyelashes in adjacent rows are attached in a staggered
arrangement.
18. The method of claim 1, further comprising straightening,
curling, or combinations thereof the eyelash extensions, the
natural eyelashes, or combinations thereof using an eyelash
straightener and curler, wherein the eyelash straightener and
curler comprises; a first handle mechanically coupled with a second
handle at a first end of the eyelash straightener and curler; a
first tine extending from the first handle and a second tine
extending from the second handle, wherein each tine comprises an
internal surface; and a clamping space formed at second end of the
eyelash straightener and curler between the internal surfaces of
the tines, wherein the internal surfaces of the tines are
heated.
19. A method for a cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions onto
natural eyelashes a person, the method comprising: a. visually
identifying a target eyelash through a magnifying glass, wherein
the target eyelash is a natural eyelash of the person having
multiple rows of natural eyelashes; b. isolating the target eyelash
from adjacent natural eyelashes of the person using an eyelash
isolation tool, characterized in that a single finger of the
cosmetologist is used to operate the eyelash isolation tool to
isolate the target eyelash from the adjacent natural eyelashes; c.
gripping an eyelash extension with an eyelash manipulation tool; d.
applying an adhesive to a top surface of the eyelash extension, and
removing adhesive, if any, from a bottom surface of the eyelash
extension; e. adhering the top surface of the eyelash extension
onto a bottom surface of the target eyelash using the eyelash
manipulation tool, wherein the target eyelash is maintained in
isolation from the adjacent natural eyelashes while adhering the
top surface of the eyelash extension onto the bottom surface of the
target eyelash; and repeating steps a through e to adhere
additional eyelash extensions to additional natural eyelashes of
the person, characterized in that the method is performed without
the cosmetologist simultaneously using two eyelash manipulation
tools and without applying a protective barrier onto the skin of
the person's lower eyelid or onto the skin below the person's lower
eyelid.
20. An eyelash application kit comprising: an eyelash isolation
tool comprising a fitting and a prong mechanically coupled with and
extending from the fitting; or a magnifying tool comprising a head
fitting and a magnifying glass mechanically coupled with the head
fitting; or an eyelash straightener and curler comprising a first
handle mechanically coupled with a second handle at a first end of
the eyelash straightener and curler, a first tine extending from
the first handle, a second tine extending from the second handle,
wherein each tine comprises an internal surface, and a clamping
space formed at second end of the eyelash straightener and curler
between the internal surfaces of the tines, wherein the internal
surfaces of the tines are heated; or combinations thereof.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not applicable.
FIELD
[0002] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to
methods of applying eyelash extensions to natural eyelashes, and to
an eyelash application kit for applying eyelashes to natural
eyelashes.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Traditionally, when applying eyelash extensions to natural
eyelashes, adhesive is applied to the lower surface of the eyelash
extensions, and the lower surface of the eyelash extensions are
then adhered to an upper surface of the natural eyelashes. Applying
eyelash extensions to natural eyelashes requires tools (e.g.,
tweezers) to be simultaneously held in both hands of a
cosmetologist. First tweezers in one hand of the cosmetologist are
utilized to move adjacent eyelashes away from an eyelash on which
an eyelash extension is to be applied, while second tweezers in the
cosmetologist's other hand are utilized to apply the eyelash
extension to the eyelash. In such traditional application
techniques, a protective barrier is applied onto the skin of and/or
the skin below the bottom eyelid of the person receiving the
eyelash extensions, providing protection from impact with the tip
of the first tweezers and from contact with adhesive on the eyelash
extensions.
SUMMARY
[0004] The present disclosure provides for a method for a
cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions onto natural eyelashes of
a person. The method may include visually identifying a target
eyelash through a magnifying glass. The target eyelash may be a
natural eyelash of the person having multiple rows of natural
eyelashes. The method may include gripping an eyelash extension
with an eyelash manipulation tool, and attaching a top surface of
the eyelash extension onto a bottom surface of the target eyelash
using the eyelash manipulation tool. The method may include
repeating these steps to attach additional eyelash extensions to
additional natural eyelashes of the person.
[0005] The present disclosure provides for a method for a
cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions onto natural eyelashes of
a person that includes visually identifying a target eyelash
through a magnifying glass. The target eyelash may be a natural
eyelash of the person having multiple rows of natural eyelashes.
The method includes isolating the target eyelash from adjacent
natural eyelashes of the person using an eyelash isolation tool.
The method may be characterized in that a single finger of the
cosmetologist is used to operate the eyelash isolation tool to
isolate the target eyelash from the adjacent natural eyelashes. The
method may include gripping an eyelash extension with an eyelash
manipulation tool. The method may include applying an adhesive to a
top surface of the eyelash extension, and removing adhesive, if
any, from a bottom surface of the eyelash extension. The method may
include adhering the top surface of the eyelash extension onto a
bottom surface of the target eyelash using the eyelash manipulation
tool. The target eyelash may be maintained in isolation from the
adjacent natural eyelashes while adhering the top surface of the
eyelash extension onto the bottom surface of the target eyelash.
The method may include repeating these steps to adhere additional
eyelash extensions to additional natural eyelashes of the person.
The method may be characterized in that the method is performed
without the cosmetologist simultaneously using two eyelash
manipulation tools and without applying a protective barrier onto
the skin of the person's lower eyelid or onto the skin below the
person's lower eyelid.
[0006] The present disclosure provides for an eyelash application
kit. The eyelash application kit may include an eyelash isolation
tool, a magnifying tool, an eyelash straightener and curler, or
combinations thereof. The eyelash isolation tool may include a ring
and a prong mechanically coupled with and extending from the ring.
The magnifying tool may include a head fitting (e.g., a band) and a
magnifying glass mechanically coupled with the head fitting. The
eyelash straightener and curler may include a first handle
mechanically coupled with a second handle at a first end of the
eyelash straightener and curler, a first tine extending from the
first handle, and a second tine extending from the second handle.
Each tine may include an internal surface. A clamping space may be
formed at second end of the eyelash straightener and curler between
the internal surfaces of the tines. The internal surfaces of the
tines may be heated.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0007] The present disclosure may be understood from the following
detailed description when read with the accompanying figures. It is
emphasized that, in accordance with the standard practice in the
industry, various features may not be drawn to scale. In fact, the
dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or
reduced for clarity of discussion.
[0008] FIGS. 1A-1E depict eyelash extensions in accordance with
certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 2 depicts a person having multiple rows of natural
eyelashes in accordance with certain embodiments of the present
disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 3 depicts a magnifying tool in accordance with certain
embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 4A depicts an eyelash extension prior to application
onto a natural eyelash in accordance with certain embodiments of
the present disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 4B depicts a natural eyelash having an eyelash
extension attached thereto in accordance with certain embodiments
of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 5A depicts an isolation tool in accordance with certain
embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 5B depicts an isolation tool in accordance with certain
embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIGS. 5C depicts an isolation tool located between a target
eyelash and an adjacent natural eyelash prior to isolation in
accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0016] FIGS. 5D depicts an isolation tool located between a target
eyelash and an adjacent natural eyelash after isolation in
accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIGS. 6A-6C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 1, 2 and 3,
respectively.
[0018] FIGS. 7A-7C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 4, 5 and 6,
respectively.
[0019] FIGS. 8A-8C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 7, 8 and 9,
respectively.
[0020] FIGS. 9A-9C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 10, 11 and 12,
respectively.
[0021] FIGS. 10A-10C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 13, 14 and 15,
respectively.
[0022] FIGS. 11A-11C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 16, 17 and 18,
respectively.
[0023] FIGS. 12A-12C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 19, 20 and 21,
respectively.
[0024] FIGS. 13A-13C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 22, 23 and 24,
respectively.
[0025] FIGS. 14A-14C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 25, 26 and 27,
respectively.
[0026] FIGS. 15A-15C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 28, 29 and 30,
respectively.
[0027] FIGS. 16A-16C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 31, 32 and 33,
respectively.
[0028] FIGS. 17A-17C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 34, 35 and 36,
respectively.
[0029] FIGS. 18A-18C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 37, 38 and 39,
respectively.
[0030] FIGS. 19A-19C depict arrangements of eyelash extensions on
natural eyelashes in accordance with Examples 40, 41 and 42,
respectively.
[0031] FIG. 20A depicts a side view of an eyelash straightener and
curler in accordance with certain embodiments of the present
disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 20B depicts a top view an eyelash straightener and
curler in accordance with certain embodiments of the present
disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 21 depicts an eyelash application kit in accordance
with certain embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] A detailed description will now be provided. The following
disclosure includes specific embodiments, versions and examples,
but the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments, versions or
examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary
skill in the art to make and use the disclosure when the
information in this application is combined with available
information and technology. In addition, the present disclosure may
repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples.
This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and
does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various
embodiments and/or configurations discussed.
[0035] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent
a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the
broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that
term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents.
Further, unless otherwise specified, all compounds described herein
may be substituted or unsubstituted and the listing of compounds
includes derivatives thereof.
[0036] Further, various ranges and/or numerical limitations may be
expressly stated below. It should be recognized that unless stated
otherwise, it is intended that endpoints are to be interchangeable.
Where numerical ranges or limitations are expressly stated, such
express ranges or limitations should be understood to include
iterative ranges or limitations of like magnitude falling within
the expressly stated ranges or limitations (e.g., from about 1 to
about 10 includes, 2, 3, 4, etc.; greater than 0.10 includes 0.11,
0.12, 0.13, etc.).
[0037] Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a
method for a cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions to a person.
As used herein, a "cosmetologist" is any person applying eyelash
extensions to themselves or to another person. In some embodiments,
the cosmetologist is a different person than the person having the
eyelash extensions applied. In other embodiments, the cosmetologist
is the same person as the person having the eyelash extensions
applied.
[0038] As used herein, "eyelash extensions" include, but are not
limited to, eyelashes that are attached to existing natural
eyelashes of the person. Eyelash extensions may be made of natural
or synthetic fibers. For example and without limitation, eyelash
extensions may be made of silk, mink, synthetic mink, synthetic
hair, or natural human hair.
[0039] The eyelash extensions that may be used in the method
include, but are not limited to, single-lash eyelash extensions 10a
(i.e., an eyelash extensions having a single lash extension) as
shown in FIG. 1A, double-lash eyelash extensions 10b and 10c as
shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C, triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and
10e as shown in FIGS. 1D and 1E, and combinations thereof.
Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b and 10c have two lash extensions
with a gap between the two lash extensions. As shown in FIGS. 1B
and 1C, double-lash extensions 10b have a narrower gap between the
two lash extensions than double-lash extensions 10c. Triple-lash
eyelash extensions 10d and 10e have three lash extensions with gaps
between the three lash extensions (i.e., two gaps). As shown in
FIGS. 1D and 1E, triple-lash extensions 10d have narrower gaps
between the three lash extensions than triple-lash extensions 10e.
In some embodiments, the method include using eyelash extensions
that are cluster lashes (not shown) or single lashes cut from an
existing strip of lashes (not shown). As used herein "cluster
lashes" refers to groups of multiple (e.g., 4 or 5) lashes glued to
a group of lashes. Cluster lashes may exhibit a flared
appearance.
[0040] With reference to FIG. 2, the method may include visually
identifying target eyelash 12. Target eyelash 12 may be a natural
eyelash of person 14 having multiple rows 16a-16d of natural
eyelashes. For example and without limitation, person 14 may have
from 1 to 5 rows of natural eyelashes, from 2 to 4 rows of natural
eyelashes, or 3 or 4 rows of natural eyelashes. As shown in FIG. 2,
person 14 has 4 rows of natural eyelashes. First row 16a of natural
eyelashes is located on the upper eyelid of person 14 furthest away
from eye 18 of person 14. Last row 16d of natural eyelashes is
located on the upper eyelid closest to eye 18. Second row 16b and
third row 16c of natural eyelashes are located on the upper eyelid
between first row 16a and last row 16d. While the method is
described herein as application of eyelash extensions to the upper
eyelid, one skilled in the art would understand that the method may
also be used to apply eyelash extensions to the lower eyelid.
[0041] For example and without limitation, cosmetologist may
visually identify target eyelash 12 through magnifying glass 20
utilizing magnifying tool 22. Magnifying glass 20 may be
mechanically coupled with head fitting 24 (e.g., band). In some
embodiments, head fitting 24 may be worn about the cosmetologist's
head. In such embodiments, the cosmetologist may position head
fitting 24 and magnifying glass 20 such that magnifying glass 20 is
located in front of one or both eyes of the cosmetologist. In some
embodiments, magnifying tool 22 includes light source 26
mechanically coupled with magnifying glass 20, head fitting 24, or
combinations thereof. Light source 26 may be powered, for example
with a battery. Some embodiments include directing light from light
source 26 onto the natural eyelashes of person 14 while visually
identifying target eyelash 12 through magnifying glass 20.
[0042] With reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the method may include
gripping single-lash eyelash extension 10a with an eyelash
manipulation tool (not shown). While FIGS. 4A and 4B are described
with reference to single-lash eyelash extension 10a, one skilled in
the art would understand that the method may be performed using any
eyelash extension known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such
as those depicted in FIGS. 1A-1E. As used herein, "eyelash
manipulation tool" is any tool suitable for gripping (e.g.,
pinching) and moving eyelash extension 10a. In some embodiments,
eyelash manipulation tool is a tool operated with a single hand by
the cosmetologist. In certain embodiments, eyelash manipulation
tool may be a tool requiring at least two fingers to operate for
gripping (e.g., pinching) eyelash extension 10a. For example and
without limitation, eyelash manipulation tool may be tweezers. In
such embodiments, tweezers may be used to grip (e.g., pinch)
eyelash extension 10a (e.g., by utilizing the thumb and index
finger to operate the tweezers).
[0043] Eyelash extension 10a may have top surface 28 and bottom
surface 30. Top surface 28 may be generally concave, and bottom
surface may be generally convex. Target eyelash 12 may have top
surface 32 and bottom surface 34. Top surface 32 may be generally
concave, and bottom surface 34 may be generally convex. After
gripping eyelash extension 10a, the method may include attaching
top surface 28 of eyelash extension 10a onto bottom surface 34 of
target eyelash 12 using the eyelash manipulation tool, forming
extended eyelash 13.
[0044] In certain embodiments, prior to attaching eyelash extension
10a to target eyelash 12, the method includes applying an adhesive
to eyelash extension 10a. For example and without limitation, at
least a portion of eyelash extension 10a may be dipped in adhesive.
In such embodiments, attaching eyelash extension 10a to target
eyelash 12 includes adhering top surface 28 of eyelash extension
10a to bottom surface 34 of target eyelash 12. Adhesive used to
adhere top surface 28 of eyelash extension 10a to bottom surface 34
of target eyelash 12 may be any lash adhesive or lash glue known to
those skilled in the art. For example and without limitation,
adhesive used to adhere to top surface 28 of eyelash extension 10a
to bottom surface 34 of target eyelash 12 may be a cyanoacrylate
based adhesive, such as methyl-2 cyanoacrylate. In some
embodiments, prior to adhering top surface 28 of eyelash extension
10a to bottom surface of target eyelash 12 and after applying the
adhesive to eyelash extension 10a, the method includes removing
adhesive, if any, from bottom surface 30 of eyelash extension 10a,
such as by wiping adhesive off of bottom surface 30. Without being
bound by theory, it is believed that removing adhesive from bottom
surface 30 of eyelash extension 10a reduces contact between skin of
lower eyelid of person 14 and the adhesive. In certain embodiments,
the method includes cleaning the natural eyelashes of person 14
prior to applying eyelash extension 10a. In some embodiments, after
cleaning the natural eyelashes and prior to applying eyelash
extension 10a, the method includes allowing the natural eyelashes
to dry, brushing the natural eyelashes, or combinations
thereof.
[0045] With reference to FIGS. 5A-5D, in some embodiments the
method includes isolating target eyelash 12 from adjacent natural
eyelash 15 of person 14 using eyelash isolation tool 36. In certain
embodiments, eyelash isolation tool 36 includes fitting, such as
ring 38, which may be worn on a finger of the cosmetologist, and
prong 40 mechanically coupled to ring 38 and extending outward from
ring 38. Prong 40 may have a tip 41. In some embodiments, prong 40
has straight edges 43, as shown in FIG. 5A. In other embodiments,
prong 40 has curved or arcuate edges 45, as shown in FIG. 5B. With
reference to FIGS. 5C and 5D, in certain embodiments, isolating
target eyelash 12 from adjacent natural eyelash 15 of person 14
using eyelash isolation tool 36 includes positioning a portion of
prong 40, such as tip 41, between target eyelash 12 and adjacent
natural eyelash 15, and applying force 47 with prong 40, or tip 41
thereof, onto adjacent natural eyelash 15 to displace adjacent
natural eyelash 15 away from target eyelash 12. For example and
without limitation, in operation ring 38 may be worn on the finger
of the cosmetologist with prong 40 extending from ring 38 and past
a tip of the cosmetologist's finger. With prong 40 extending past
the tip of the cosmetologist's finger, the cosmetologist may
utilize prong 40, or tip 41 thereof, to apply force 47 to the
adjacent natural eyelash 15. The method may include maintaining
target eyelash 12 in isolation (as shown in FIG. 5D) from adjacent
natural eyelash 15 of person 14 while attaching top surface 28 of
eyelash extension 10aonto bottom surface 34 of target eyelash 12.
In certain embodiments, the method is characterized in that use of
eyelash isolation tool 36 to isolate target eyelash 12 from
adjacent eyelash 15 does not require a multi-finger grip. In
certain embodiments, the method is characterized in that a single
finger of the cosmetologist is used to operate eyelash isolation
tool 36 to isolate target eyelash 12 from adjacent natural eyelash
15. Without being bound by theory, isolating target eyelash 12 from
adjacent natural eyelash 15 utilizing eyelash isolation tool 36
operable with a single finger of the cosmetologist may allow the
cosmetologist to attached eyelash extension 10a to target eyelash
12 in less time in comparison to isolating target eyelash 12 from
adjacent natural eyelash 15 utilizing an eyelash manipulation tool
that requires at least two fingers to operate (e.g., tweezers).
While depicted as including ring 38 and prong 40, eyelash isolation
tool 36 is not limited to including a ring and/or prong, and may be
any tool allowing cosmetologist to isolate adjacent natural eyelash
15 from target eyelash 12. As would be understood by one skilled in
the art, prong 40 is not limited to the shapes or configurations
depicted in FIG. 5A and 5B.
[0046] In certain embodiments, the method is characterized in that
the method is performed without the cosmetologist simultaneously
using two eyelash manipulation tools. For example, the method may
be characterized in that the method is performed without the
cosmetologist simultaneously using two eyelash manipulation tools
that require at least two fingers to operate. In certain
embodiments, the method is characterized in that the method is
performed without the cosmetologist simultaneously using two
tweezers (e.g., one set of tweezers in each hand). In such
embodiments, the cosmetologist may, when applying eyelash extension
10a to target eyelash 12, grip an eyelash manipulation tool (e.g.,
tweezers) in a first hand without gripping any tool (e.g., eyelash
manipulation tool, such as tweezers) in a second hand. In such
embodiments, while cosmetologist may have eyelash isolation tool 36
engaged onto a finger of second hand, eyelash isolation tool 36
does not, in such embodiments, require any gripping by the second
hand, as eyelash isolation tool 36 may be pressure fit onto the
finger of the second hand.
[0047] In some embodiments, eyelash extension 10a may be attached
to target eyelash 12 without isolating target eyelash 12 from
adjacent natural eyelash 15 of person 14.
[0048] In certain embodiments, the method is characterized in that
the method is performed without applying a protective barrier
(e.g., a bandage, tape, or pad) onto the skin of the lower eyelid
of person 14 or onto the skin below the lower eyelid of person 14.
Without being bound by theory, it is believed that by not utilizing
a second eyelash manipulation tool (e.g., tweezers) in the second
hand of the cosmetologist to isolate adjacent eyelash 15 from
target eyelash 12, the chance of impact of an eyelash manipulation
tool onto the skin of the lower eyelid of person 14 or onto the
skin below the lower eyelid of person 14 is reduced.
[0049] With reference to FIGS. 6A-19C, the method may be
implemented to apply eyelash extensions 10a-10g to natural
eyelashes in various configurations. The exemplary arrangements of
eyelash extensions 10a-10g depicted in FIGS. 6A-19C include
single-lash eyelash extensions 10a, double-lash eyelash extensions
10b and 10c, triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and 10e, cluster
lashes 10f, and lashes cut from existing strips of lashes 10g.
[0050] In certain embodiments, a single type of eyelash extension
10a-10g is attached to each single natural eyelash in at least one
row 16a, 16b, 16c, or 16d of the natural eyelashes of person 14
(e.g., FIG. 6A). In some embodiments, a single type of eyelash
extension 10a-10g is attached to each single natural eyelash in all
rows 16a-16d of the natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., FIG.
6C).
[0051] In certain embodiments, eyelash extensions 10a-10g are
attached to alternating natural eyelashes in at least one row 16a,
16b, 16c, or 16d of the natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., row
16a in FIG. 8A). In some such embodiments, the natural eyelashes
between the alternating natural eyelashes in the at least one row
16a, 16b, 16c, or 16d do not have eyelash extensions 10a-10g
attached thereto (e.g., row 16a of FIG. 10A). In other such
embodiments, a first type of eyelash extension 10a-10g is attached
to alternating natural eyelashes in at least one row 16a, 16b, 16c,
or 16d, and a second, different type of eyelash extension 10a-10g
is attached to alternating natural eyelashes the same at one row
16a, 16b, 16c, or 16d (e.g., row 16a in FIG. 8A). In some
embodiments, eyelash extensions 10a-10e are attached to alternating
natural eyelashes in all rows 16a-16d of the natural eyelashes of
person.
[0052] In some embodiments, eyelash extensions 10a-10g are attached
to natural eyelashes in adjacent rows 16a-16d in a staggered
arrangement. For example and without limitation, if eyelash
extension 10b is attached to a natural eyelash in first row 16a,
then eyelash extension 10a may be attached to a natural eyelash in
second row 16b below eyelash extension 10b (e.g., FIG. 8B) or no
eyelash extension may be attached to the natural eyelash in second
row 16b below eyelash extension 10b (e.g., FIG. 10B).
[0053] In some embodiments, at least one type of eyelash extension
10a-10g is attached to at least first row 16a and last row 16d of
the natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., FIG. 6A). In certain
embodiments, at least one type of eyelash extension 10a-10g is
attached to at least first row 16a, second row 16b, and last row
16d of the natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., FIG. 6B). In some
embodiments, at least one type of eyelash extension 10a-10g is
attached to at least first row 16a, second row 16b, third row 16c,
and last row 16d of the natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., FIG.
6C).
[0054] In certain embodiments, the method includes varying the type
of eyelash extensions 10a-10g attached within different rows
16a-16d of natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., rows 16a and 16d
of FIG. 13A); varying the type of eyelash extensions 10a-10g
attached within a single row 16a, 16b, 16c, or 16d of natural
eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., row 16a of FIG. 8A); or combinations
thereof (e.g., rows 16a and 16d of FIG. 8A). In some embodiments,
the same type of eyelash extension 10a-10g is attached within each
row 16a-16d of natural eyelashes of person 14 (e.g., FIG. 6C); or
the same type of eyelash extensions 10a-10g is attached within at
least one row 16a, 16b, 16c, or 16d of natural eyelashes of person
14 (e.g., FIG. 6A). For example and without limitation, eyelash
extensions attached to the natural eyelashes in first row 16a of
the natural eyelashes of person 14 may be: single-lash eyelash
extensions 10a, double-lash eyelash extensions, triple-lash eyelash
extensions 10d, or combinations thereof; and eyelash extensions
attached to the natural eyelashes in last row 16d of the natural
eyelashes of person 14 may be: double-lash eyelash extensions 10c,
triple-lash eyelash extensions 10e, or combinations thereof.
[0055] With reference to FIGS. 20A and 20B, in certain embodiments,
eyelash straightener and curler 100 may be used to straighten or
curl natural eyelashes (12 and 15) and/or eyelash extensions
10a-10g. Eyelash straightener and curler 100 may have two handles
112a and 112b mechanically coupled together at first end 120, and
two tines 110a and 110b. Tine 110a may be mechanically coupled with
handle 112a, and tine 110b may be mechanically coupled with handle
112b. In some embodiments tine 110a and handle 112a are a
single-piece construction, and tine 110b and handle 112b are a
single-piece construction. In some embodiments, tine 110a, tine
110b, handle 112a, and handle 112b are a single-piece construction.
Opposite first end 120, eyelash straightener and curler 100 may
have second end 140. Clamping space 130 may be formed at second end
140 between internal surfaces 113a and 113b of tines 110a and 110b.
Eyelash straightener and curler 100 may be adapted such that tines
110a and 110b may be movable closer and further away from one
another, such as along path 160. In some embodiments, tine 110a may
be adapted to move into contact with tine 110b. For example and
without limitation, handle 112a may connect with handle 112b at
first end 120 via a pivot connection. In some embodiments, a
biasing device (not shown), such as a spring, may be mechanically
coupled between handles 112a and 112b and/or tines 110a and 110b.
In operation, a cosmetologist may position eyelash straightener and
curler 100 such that one or more natural eyelashes (12 and 15)
and/or eyelash extensions 10a-10g are located between tines 110a
and 110b within clamping space 130. Cosmetologist may then close
tines 110a and 110b about natural eyelashes (12 and 15) and/or
eyelash extensions 10a-10g, retaining natural eyelashes (12 and 15)
and/or eyelash extensions 10a-10g between internal surfaces 113a
and 113b of tines 110a and 110b via pressure, and utilize straight
or twisting motions to cause natural eyelashes (12 and 15) and/or
eyelash extensions 10a-10g to straighten or curl, respectively. In
certain embodiments, eyelash straightener and curler 100 is heated,
increasing the pliability of natural eyelashes (12 and 15) and/or
eyelash extensions 10a-10g for straightening or curling. Eyelash
straightener and curler 100 may have heat applied to internal
surfaces 113a and 113b, which may be composed of a thermally
conductive material, causing internal surfaces 113a and 113b to
increase in temperature and transfer heat to natural eyelashes (12
and 15) and/or eyelash extensions 10a-10g. For example and without
limitation, eyelash straightener and curler 100 may be battery
powered (not shown) or may have a plug 119 adapted for plugging
into and electrically coupling with an electrical outlet (not
shown). Plug 119 may provide electricity, through external wire
117a and internal wire 117b to heating element 115. For example and
without limitation, plug 119 may be electrically coupled with
external wire 117a, which may be electrically coupled with internal
wire 117b, which may be electrically coupled with heating element
115, which may be thermally coupled with internal surfaces 113a and
113b. Heating element 115 may be any heating element known to those
of ordinary skill in the art that is adapted to convert electrical
energy into thermal energy, such as by increasing in temperature
upon application of electricity thereto (e.g., via resistive or
Joule heating). Heating element 115 may be contained within each of
tines 110a and 110b. Heating element 115 may operate to increase a
temperature of internal surfaces 113a and 113b. While depicted as
having heating element 115, wires 117a and 117b, and plug 119, one
skilled in the art would understand that eyelash straightener and
curler 100 may include less thermo- and/or electrical parts, more
thermo- and/or electrical parts, or different thermo- and/or
electrical parts that are adapted to heat internal surfaces 113a
and 113b.
[0056] One or more steps of the method may be repeated to apply
(e.g., adhere) additional eyelash extensions 10a-10g to additional
natural eyelashes of person 14.
[0057] Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an
eyelash application kit. With reference to FIG. 21, eyelash
application kit 50 may include eyelash isolation tool 36a and/or
36b, magnifying tool 22, eyelash straightener and curler 100, or
combinations thereof.
EXAMPLES
[0058] The disclosure having been generally described, the
following examples show particular embodiments of the disclosure.
It is understood that the example is given by way of illustration
and is not intended to limit the specification or the claims. All
compositions percentages given in the examples are by weight.
[0059] The method may be implemented to apply eyelash extensions to
natural eyelashes in various configurations. The following examples
1-42 illustrate certain non-limiting examples of eyelash extension
configurations.
Example 1
Single Lash--Natural Look
[0060] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a of person 14 and to each natural
eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are
attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row
16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
FIG. 6A.
Example 2
Single Lash--Mascara Look
[0061] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a of person 14, to each natural
eyelash in second row 16b of person 14, and to each natural eyelash
in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to
the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of
such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 6B.
Example 3
Single Lash--Bold/Drastic Look
[0062] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each
natural eyelash in all rows 16a-16d of person 14. An example of
such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 6C.
Example 4
Mixed Single/Double--Natural Look
[0063] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a of person 14, and double eyelash
extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural
eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An
example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 7A.
Example 5
Mixed Single/Double--Mascara Look
[0064] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b of person 14,
and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural
eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are
attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An
example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 7B.
Example 6
Mixed Single/Double--Bold/Drastic Look
[0065] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b of person 14,
double eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash
in third row 16c of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c
are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14.
An example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 7C.
Example 7
Mixed Single/Double--Alternating Natural Look
[0066] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a and double eyelash
extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in
first row 16a of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c are
attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No
eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second
row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 8A.
Example 8
Mixed Single/Double--Alternating Mascara Look
[0067] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a and double eyelash
extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in
first row 16a and second row 16b of person 14, and double eyelash
extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural
eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 8B. As shown in FIG. 8B, the
arrangements of eyelash extensions 10a and 10b are staggered from
row 16a to row 16b.
Example 9
Mixed Single/Double--Alternating Mascara Look
[0068] Single-lash eyelash extensions 10a and double eyelash
extensions 10b are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in
first row 16a and second row 16b of person 14, double eyelash
extensions 10b are attached to each natural eyelash in third row
16c of person 14, and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to
each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of
such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 8C.
Example 10
Mixed Double Lashes--Natural Look
[0069] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a, and double eyelash extensions 10c
are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14.
No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in
second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 9A.
Example 11
Mixed Double Lashes--Mascara Look
[0070] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b, and double
eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last
row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the
natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such
an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 9B.
Example 12
Mixed Double Lashes--Bold/Drastic Look
[0071] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each
natural eyelash in rows 16a-16c, and double eyelash extensions 10c
are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14.
An example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 9C.
Example 13
Mixed Double Lashes--Alternating Natural Look
[0072] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and double eyelash
extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural
eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An
example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 10A.
Example 14
Mixed Double Lashes--Alternating Mascara Look
[0073] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b,
and double eyelash extensions 10c are attached to each natural
eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are
attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An
example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 10B. As shown in
FIG. 10B, the arrangements of eyelash extensions 10b and natural
eyelashes without extensions is staggered from row 16a to row
16b.
Example 15
Mixed Double Lashes--Alternating Bold/Drastic Look
[0074] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a-16c, and double eyelash
extensions 10c are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG.
10C. As shown in FIG. 10C, the arrangements of eyelash extensions
10b and natural eyelashes without extensions is staggered from row
16b to row 16c.
Example 16
Mixed Double/Triple Lashes--Natural Look
[0075] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e
are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14.
No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in
second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 11A.
Example 17
Mixed Double/Triple Lashes--Mascara Look
[0076] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple
eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last
row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the
natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such
an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 11B.
Example 18
Mixed Double/Triple Lashes--Bold/Drastic Look
[0077] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to each
natural eyelash in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e
are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14.
An example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 11C.
Example 19
Mixed Double/Triple Lashes--Alternating Natural Look
[0078] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and triple eyelash
extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural
eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An
example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 12A.
Example 20
Mixed Double/Triple Lashes--Alternating Mascara Look
[0079] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b,
and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural
eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are
attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An
example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 12B. As shown in
FIG. 12B, the arrangements of eyelash extensions 10b and natural
eyelashes without extensions is staggered from row 16a to row
16b.
Example 21
Mixed Double Lashes--Alternating Bold/Drastic Look
[0080] Double-lash eyelash extensions 10b are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash
extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG.
12C. As shown in FIG. 12C, the arrangements of eyelash extensions
10b and natural eyelashes without extensions is staggered from row
16b to row 16c.
Example 22
Mixed Triple Lashes--Natural Look
[0081] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e
are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14.
No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in
second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 13A.
Example 23
Mixed Triple Lashes--Mascara Look
[0082] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple
eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last
row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the
natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An example of such
an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 13B.
Example 24
Mixed Triple Lashes--Bold/Drastic Look
[0083] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each
natural eyelash in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e
are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14.
An example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 13C.
Example 25
Mixed Triple Lashes--Alternating Natural Look
[0084] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and triple eyelash
extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural
eyelashes in second row 16b or third row 16c of person 14. An
example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 14A.
Example 26
Mixed Triple Lashes--Alternating Mascara Look
[0085] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b,
and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural
eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are
attached to the natural eyelashes in third row 16c of person 14. An
example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 14B. As shown in
FIG. 14B, the arrangements of eyelash extensions 10d and natural
eyelashes without extensions is staggered from row 16a to row
16b.
Example 27
Mixed Triple Lashes--Alternating Bold/Drastic Look
[0086] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash
extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG.
14C. As shown in FIG. 14C, the arrangements of eyelash extensions
10b and natural eyelashes without extensions is staggered from row
16b to row 16c.
Example 28
Triple Lashes--Natural Look
[0087] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a and last row 16d of person 14. No
eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in rows
16b and 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is
depicted in FIG. 15A.
Example 29
Triple Lashes--Mascara Look
[0088] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a, second row 16b, and last row 16d
of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural
eyelashes in row 16c of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 15B.
Example 30
Triple Lashes--Bold/Drastic Look
[0089] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a, second row 16b, third row 16c,
and last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is
depicted in FIG. 15C.
Example 31
Mixed Triple Lashes--Alternating-2 Natural Look
[0090] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and 10e are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in row 16a, and triple eyelash
extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d
of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural
eyelashes in rows 16b and 16c of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 16A.
Example 32
Mixed Triple Lashes--Alternating-2 Mascara Look
[0091] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and 10e are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a and 16b, and triple
eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last
row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the
natural eyelashes in row 16c of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 16B.
Example 33
Mixed Triple Lashes--Alternating-2 Bold/Drastic Look
[0092] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and 10e are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in rows 16a and 16b, triple eyelash
extensions 10d are attached to each natural eyelash in third row
16c of person 14 and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to
each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. An example of
such an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 16C.
Example 34
Mixed Triple/Cluster Lashes--Natural Look
[0093] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e
and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating natural
eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions are
attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b or third row
16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
FIG. 17A.
Example 35
Mixed Triple/Cluster Lashes--Mascara Look
[0094] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each
natural eyelash in first row 16a and second row 16b, and triple
eyelash extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. No
eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in third
row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted
in FIG. 17B.
Example 36
Mixed Triple/Cluster Lashes--Bold/Drastic Look
[0095] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to each
natural eyelash in rows 16a-16c, and triple eyelash extensions 10e
and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating natural
eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such an
arrangement is depicted in FIG. 17C.
Example 37
Mixed Triple/Cluster Lashes--Alternating Natural Look
[0096] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a, and triple eyelash
extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating
natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash
extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in second row 16b
or third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is
depicted in FIG. 18A.
Example 38
Mixed Triple/Cluster Lashes--Alternating Mascara Look
[0097] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in first row 16a and second row 16b,
and triple eyelash extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are
attached to alternating natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person
14. No eyelash extensions are attached to the natural eyelashes in
third row 16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is
depicted in FIG. 18B. As shown in FIG. 18B, the arrangements of
eyelash extensions 10d and natural eyelashes without extensions is
staggered from row 16a to row 16b.
Example 39
Mixed Triple/Cluster Lashes--Alternating Bold/Drastic Look
[0098] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d are attached to
alternating natural eyelashes in row 16a-16c, and triple eyelash
extensions 10e and cluster lashes 10f are attached to alternating
natural eyelashes in last row 16d of person 14. An example of such
an arrangement is depicted in FIG. 18C. As shown in FIG. 18C, the
arrangements of eyelash extensions 10d and natural eyelashes
without extensions is staggered from row 16b to row 16c.
Example 40
Mixed Triple/Cut-Strip Lashes--Alternating Natural Look
[0099] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and lashes cut from strip
lashes 10g are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first
row 16a, and triple eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each
natural eyelash in last row 16d of person 14. No eyelash extensions
are attached to natural eyelashes in rows 16b or 16c of person 14.
For example and without limitation, the "lashes cut from strip
lashes" may be one or more lashes cut (e.g., with a scissors) from
a strip of existing lashes, such as a commercially available #99
strip. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in FIG.
19A.
Example 41
Mixed Triple/Cut-Strip Lashes--Alternating Mascara Look
[0100] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and lashes cut from strip
lashes 10g are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first
row 16a, triple-lash extensions 10d are attached to alternating
natural eyelashes in second row 16b, and triple eyelash extensions
10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last row 16d of person
14. No eyelash extensions are attached to natural eyelashes in row
16c of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted in
FIG. 19B.
Example 42
Mixed Triple/Cut-Strip Lashes--Alternating Bold/Drastic Look
[0101] Triple-lash eyelash extensions 10d and lashes cut from strip
lashes 10g are attached to alternating natural eyelashes in first
row 16a, triple-lash extensions 10d are attached to alternating
natural eyelashes in second row 16b and third row 16c, and triple
eyelash extensions 10e are attached to each natural eyelash in last
row 16d of person 14. An example of such an arrangement is depicted
in FIG. 19C. As shown in FIG. 19C, the arrangements of eyelash
extensions 10d are staggered from row 16b to row 16c.
[0102] Depending on the context, all references herein to the
"disclosure" may in some cases refer to certain specific
embodiments only. In other cases it may refer to subject matter
recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
While the foregoing is directed to embodiments, versions and
examples of the present disclosure, which are included to enable a
person of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the disclosures
when the information in this patent is combined with available
information and technology, the disclosures are not limited to only
these particular embodiments, versions and examples. Other and
further embodiments, versions and examples of the disclosure may be
devised without departing from the basic scope thereof and the
scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.
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