Everyday people use an invention that has come far over the years, evolving and changing to become better and better. One does not even think about the tool they use every day, how it’s made or what it’s structure is. The hair tie has changed from an ordinary, plain ribbon to a comfortable, stylish Emi-Jay(Murray) with many chemicals used to make it function so well. Everyday many women and girls use hair ties and don’t even think about what this simple, yet effective, tool is made of.
Today, hair ties are made of cloth and elastic. The cloth wrapped around an elastic is key to the success of a good hair tie. It wasn’t until 1986 that cloth even started to be used(Flaherty). Many companies use satin because of it’s smooth texture but other
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types of cloth are used frequently as well. Many women learned that elastic is very damaging to hair, it pulls at scalps, gets tangled, and rips hair. In the 1820’s the elastics were also considered crude and unladylike(Murray), so cloth was later added in the mid to late 1900s for a more feminine appearance and a more comfortable fit(Flaherty). As well as cloth, elastic is vital to the hair tie. The elastic of a hair tie is made of rubber which holds the wearer’s hair back tightly. Rubber appears naturally in tree sap and has a carbon compound called isoprene. Isoprene has two double carbon heads and without isoprene there would be no rubber, for it is the most important part of natural rubber(Murray). Rubber’s main two components are hydrogen and carbon(Chemistry), and it also many chemicals including polysiloxane and over 15 other chemicals that are vital to it(Murray). Polysiloxane has a chemical formula of (R2SiO)n, but alone it is not able to make rubber.
Rubber has nineteen other chemicals that make it up, and not excluding any they are: carbon black, neoprene, EPDM, nitrile butadiene, styrene butadiene, isobutene isoprene, isoprene (natural & synthetic), chloro-sulfonyl-polyethylene, acrylate-butadiene copolymer of acrylic ester and acrylic halide, polyethylene-apdate, poly(oxy-1, 4, butylene)ether, chlorinated- polyethylene, hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride, polybutadiene, tetrafluoroethylene-flouronitrosomethane-perfluoro butyric acid, polychloromethyl oxirane, ethylene oxide, chloromethyl oxirane, fluorocarbon (Polysiloxane). All of these chemicals are vital to rubber and rubber could not exist, and without rubber, we would not have elastic or hair ties. Along with the chemical makeup of hair ties, the history of the hair tie is interesting as well.
Hair ties originally started out as simple ribbons in the 1700s. Used by working women and young girls all over the world, these ribbons helped all females greatly. Even though this was very useful and women loved this invention, the ribbons were not accepted and were considered “unladylike.”(Murray) The ribbon was later improved in the
1820s. Thomas Hancock invented the elastic in the 1820s. And many women began using this new invention to hold their hair back because their hair was held back tighter and stayed up longer. The main problem was that elastic pulled at the girl’s scalp and pulled out their hair, causing them a lot of pain. Also, the elastic was a bland color and because of this look, even this new form was not accepted.(Murray) The next revision didn’t happen until more than a century later. The Hook Brown Company manufactured the standard round hair tie in 1958. They took the elastic that Thomas Hancock made and wrapped a band of elastic over the top, enclosing the elastic so the wearer’s hair would not get pull and and their scalp would not get damaged. Since it was not so crude and it did not hurt people, it was accepted by many people. Even today this is a very popular hair tie and it is universally accepted. (Gray, C) Even though this was by far the best hair tie invented at this point, people still evolved the hair tie farther making it even more popular. Rommy Revson invented the scrunchie in 1986. The scrunchie came in many colors and patterns which just like the Hook Brown Company’s dismissed the idea of it being unladylike. Similar to the standard hair tie that the Hook Brown Company invented, this hair tie with a large, bunched up piece of fabric stitched over the top of an elastic did not harm the wearer’s head.(see fig. 1) This was a cute, stylish hair tie, but their was still two more people who believed that they could make the hair tie even better. (Flaherty) In the early 2000s, Emily Mattson and Julia Goldmark made a new type of hair tie called emi-jays. The emi-jay comes in various colors and patterns(see fig. 2) and are said to be very comfortable. An emi-jay is made by folding satin over an elastic so they do not hurt or damage scalps, all while ultimately performing their desired duty over keeping hair up and out of the way.(Murray) Even though this is a comfortable, stylish hair tie that is made uniquely, the Hook Brown Company’s hair tie is manufactured more often. The single most popular hair tie was originally made by the Hook Brown Company and it is widely manufactured today. They are manufactured in many ways but one way only uses an elastic and a piece of fabric. They have a flat piece of fabric which has an elastic placed in the middle of the strip of fabric. Then they fold the ends of the fabric together over the top of the elastic so the elastic is trapped inside of a tube of fabric. Next the edges of the fabric tube are stitched together, and finally the put the cloth tube with the elastic in a circular shape where the two ends are then welded together with a machine.
In 1909, Morgan opened a tailoring shop, selling coats, suits and dresses. While working in this shop he came upon a discovery which brought about his first invention. He noticed that the needle of a sewing machine moved with such a high speed that often its friction would scorch the thread of woolen materials. He then set out to develop a liquid that would be a useful polish to the needle, reducing friction. Once, when his wife called him to dinner, he wiped the liquid from his hands onto a piece of pony-fur cloth. When he returned to his workshop, he saw that the fibers on the cloth were now standing straight. He conceived that the fluid had actually straightened the fibers. In order to confirm his theory, he decided to apply some of the fluid to the hair of a neighbor's dog. The fluid straightened the dog's hair so much, that the neighbor, not recognizing his own pet, chased the animal away. Morgan then decided try the fluid on himself, trying small portions of his hair at first, and eventually his entire head. He was successful and had invented the first human-hair straightener. This invention has helped a lot commercially. A lot of today’s media features people with straightened hair. This might not be possible if Garrett Morgan hadn’t made the contributions he did. He marketed the product under the name the G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Cream and sold by his G. A. Morgan Refining Company, which became a very successful business.
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Mother Nature has provided her tools since the beginning of time. One particular herb I want to discuss with you is Torilis Nodosa, also known as Knotted Hedge Parsley. Knotted Hedge Parsley is a plant that branches out at the base, low and spreading. They have five small white flowers, each that are in compact, compound umbels that come from the leaf axes. It is native to parts of Europe, especially the Mediterranean Basin and it is known elsewhere, such as North America, as an introduced species and a common weed. They spread out in all areas of the world, including residential lawns that grow in the Spring and Summer, which is May through August. They will also grow all year in colder climates.
Revolutionary fashions made it acceptable to show more skin, develop different styles, and be able for women to express themselves. Women began to liberate themselves from the traditional long hairstyles and turn to the new and shorter masculine hairdos. “The bob appeared in the US shortly. Women with bobs needed more frequent haircuts, and wanted permanent waves” (Monet). Women began to cut their hair shorter, cringing their hair, and finger waving it.
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Young single women often wore their hair loose, but once married almost all medieval women wore a linen wimple (wrapup) to cover the hair. This was a sign of modesty. Other items worn by medieval women included hair pins, prayer beads, leather purses, woolen knee stockings, and leather shoes (Hull).
This is one of the best hairstyles for long thick hair. It is incredibly simple and represents a perfect way to keep your hair out of the face preserving all styling points. You should start with gathering the hair into a high ponytail and secure it with some holder. The fishtail must be done by separating the ponytail into two sections, then grabbing small pieces from the outside of each section so that finally they meet in the middle. You proceed in the following way until the whole ponytail is braided. When you are through, secure the bottom with some ponytail holder. To finish the look you may spray your braided fishtail with a light hold finishing spray. If you apply a bit of a shine serum in a braid it will help you to hide any flyaways and, moreover, it will make your braid look shiny and soft. This braid hairstyle for women with long hair is absolutely
The Chicago Cubs, one of the legendary teams in America’s sports campaigns, a mission that extends far beyond success on the baseball field. While victories on the field are a central aspect of the organization's goals, the wins and losses do not define the soul mission of the Cubs. The Cubs’ have embedded their organization into the greater Chicago community, focusing on empowering underprivileged youth and families through a variety of engagement opportunities, including baseball. The Cubs’ organization meets its mission through Cubs Charities. Cubs Charities mobilizes the power of sport to champion youth, families, and communities.
Finally! What you need to know about the history of cosmetology.” Finally! What you need to know about the history of cosmetology.N.p2010. n.d. Web.19 May 2014. http://www.finallywhatyouneed.com/histroty of cosmetology.
Hair is an important part of our body. It can be found anywhere and can be a useful evidence in forensic science. It consists of three layers, namely cuticle, cortex and medulla. Cuticle- is a covering that consists of hard scales made of keratin, which is a protein approaching tip ends of the hair. There are three types of cuticle: coronal, imbricated and spinous types. Cortex consists of stretched out beam shaped cells, buried with pigment granules for hair to cede with color and is the main body of the hair shaft. It may also contain pigment granula, ovoid bodies and cortical fusi (Wright, 2008). Furthermore, medulla can be categorized into continuous, fragmental, absent and interrupted types. If medulla
In the workplace it is important for one to look professional. For men, one great step to appear professional is to wear a tie. Wearing a tie can add greatly to a professional appearance. For these reasons in the following one will find a step-by-step process to follow describing how to tie a necktie.
The Renaissance time period could be considered one of the most artistic eras of all time. Both men and women were encouraged to make a transition from the medieval time period to the Renaissance time period. This was done largely in part by their style of clothing and the way they expressed themselves. Some fashionable trends for the women of the Renaissance time period include corsets, layers, ruffled collars, and closely fitted gowns called cotes. “Corsets like the merry widow were necessary for parties, dances, and other formal occasions” (Hoobler 98). Unmarried girls, brides, and queens of the time were allowed to wear their hair down, while most other women were to wear tall cone-shaped hats called hennin. The men of the renaissance era typically wore their ...
Before I began to do my search process, I made a list and wrote down the things I knew, and certain keywords I could use to find my information. Some of my keywords were, how has technology made cosmetology better, how has technology changed the industry, advances in cosmetology with their equipment and cosmetics, new advanced and enhanced things for cosmetology in 2016- 2017, and if they are making an effect on society. Finding my sources for my research paper wasn't a difficult process for me. I began by typing the question, “new technology in the beauty industry” in the Google search bar. I had a lot of different sources appear, that allowed me to have variety of sources that I needed for my paper.
Tie Dye is a process of resist dyeing clothing which is made from knit or woven fabrics, usually cotton. When we think of tie dye and where it might have originated, the first image that often comes to mind is the freewheeling hippie lifestyle of the 1960′s. Today, many of us who wear tie dye feel some connection with that peace-loving hippie spirit! Many are surprised to learn that the history of tie dye actually began long before those free-loving, music-grooving era days. The earliest mentions of tie dye in historical records were in ancient Japan and China. Tie dye gained popularity in the United States during the Great Depression, it was considered an economical way to add new color to old materials. Pamphlets were handed out describing how to tie dye and use old cotton, flour, coffee, and sugar sacks to create new clothing and home decorations.
Initially, rubber has existed for an extensive period of time. When viewing the “early history of rubber development, [there] is evidence that rubber existed even before Columbus’ time” (Robert, E.A. 1952, p. 77). One of the earlier uses of rubber was documented in a Mexican Tribe where the natives of Mexico and West Indies played games using elastic balls (Robert, E.A. 1952, p. 77). Many scientists attempted to establish “suitable solvents for rubber since its arrival in Europe as a raw material in the late 1700s, however none had been successful” (Backer, C. 1997, p.14). Furthermore, it is relevant to say that the rubber industry was primarily established in Europe by Charles Macintosh, who was an industrial chemist in 1818 (Backer, C. 1997, p.14). Later on, the rubber industry began to devel...