Abstract:
A method of sectioning eyelashes into zones is disclosed. A method of sectioning eyelashes into zones comprises dividing a surface of an eyelid into zones and applying extension lashes to natural lashes within the zones. Zones can comprise an inner zone, a mid-zone and an outer zone. Furthermore, at least a portion of extension lashes within inner zone can have a first length, while the extension lashes within middle zone and outer zone can have a second and third length, respectively.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     This disclosure relates to an improved method for extending eyelashes to achieve a particular look. 
     Methods for enhancing eyelashes have evolved over the years. Having thick or dark eyelashes can give a person a more feminine and youthful appearance. Additionally, defined and dark eyelashes can make a person&#39;s eye appear larger and attractive. Eye mascara is used to darken, thicken, lengthen, curl or redefine eyelashes. Specifically, mascara can have liquid, cake, or cream forms that can have different formulas. However, mascara is a form of cosmetic that lasts only a few hours. Furthermore, each application of mascara can be time-consuming to achieve the desired look for the eyelashes. Additionally, chemicals in mascara can sometimes damage the lashes, causing them to become dry and brittle. Moreover, mascara is more likely create blots or make the lashes appear caked when too much product is applied. 
     A popular alternative known as false eyelashes has been developed to enhance the appearance of eyelashes. False eyelashes usually come in a small package, which contain strips of fake lashes, and a sticky adhesive. The sticky adhesive can be applied to synthetic lashes and the full strip of lashes can be attached to the upper eyelid with the aid of tweezers. However, this process can be messy, because excess adhesive can scatter around the eyelid. Moreover, eyes can feel heavy and tired with a full cluster of synthetic eyelashes applied on the eyelid. Additionally, bundled fake eyelashes can be applied to multiple natural lashes, multiple lashes end up bonded together. This can permanently damage the cluster of eyelashes. 
     Given the complexity of applying lashes, self-application of fake lashes can also be difficult. Due to the high time-consumption of applying the full strip of fake lashes into the natural lash line, lashes can be improperly applied because of quickly drying adhesive. Furthermore, even after proper placement, false eyelashes can still appear fake and stiff. 
     A more recent alternative to fake lashes administered in a strip is having a lash technician glue individual lashes to real lashes. In such method, the lash technician typically has a small bowl of loose lashes and a jar of glue. The technician separates a lash from the bowl of lashes and grabs it with tweezers, dips an end of the lash in glue, and applies it to the client. However, such process must be done for each individual lash and can be quite time consuming, taking an hour or more to apply a set of lash extensions. 
     It would therefore be advantageous to have an improved method for extending eyelashes. 
     SUMMARY 
     A method of sectioning eyelashes is described herein. Specifically, a method of sectioning eyelashes into zones is disclosed. A method of sectioning eyelashes into zones comprises dividing a surface of an eyelid into zones and applying extension lashes to natural lashes within said zones. Zones can comprise an inner zone, a mid-zone and an outer zone. In addition, at least a portion of extension lashes within inner zone can have a first length, while the extension lashes within said middle zone and outer zone can have a second and third length, respectively. 
     Additionally, in one embodiment, the method of sectioning eyelashes can include an inner zone extending from a tear duct to an iris, a middle zone spanning across an iris, and an outer zone reaching from an iris to the end of an eyelid. Furthermore, an inner zone can be further divided into a first inner zone and a second inner zone. First inner zone can comprise lash extensions of a first length, while second inner zone can comprise lash extensions of a fourth length. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a first hand wearing a ring, and a second hand holding forceps. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a plurality of extension lashes attached to tape. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a plurality of eyelashes on a face. 
         FIG. 4A  illustrates how an eyelid can be divided into three zones. 
         FIG. 4B  illustrates how an eyelid can be divided into four zones. 
         FIG. 5A  illustrates how to make extension lashes appear natural when applied onto eyelashes. 
         FIG. 5B  illustrates application of extension lashes onto eyelashes to achieve a cute or doll-eyed look. 
         FIG. 5C  illustrates application of extension lashes onto eyelashes to achieve a sexy look. 
         FIG. 5D  illustrates application of extension lashes onto eyelashes to achieve a gorgeous look. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates how extension lashes can be applied to a plurality of natural eyelashes. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Described herein is a system and method for extending eyelashes. The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention as claimed and is provided in the context of the particular examples discussed below, variations of which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation (as in any development project), design decisions must be made to achieve the designers&#39; specific goals (e.g., compliance with system- and business-related constraints), and that these goals will vary from one implementation to another. It will also be appreciated that such development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the field of the appropriate art having the benefit of this disclosure. Accordingly, the claims appended hereto are not intended to be limited by the disclosed embodiments, but are to be accorded their widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a first hand  100  wearing a ring  101 , and a second hand  102  holding forceps  103 . Ring  101  can be a circular band that can be worn around a finger. Ring  101  can be made of any materials such as plastic, metal and/or glass that can be designed in various color, shape, and/or sizes. Forceps  103   a  and  103   b  can be any tools, such as tweezers, which can be used for manipulating natural lashes and lash extensions. 
     Furthermore, ring  101  can comprise a container  104 , and a lid  105 . Container  104  can be used for storing glue  106 . Glue  106  can be made of a sticky and/or liquid adhesive material for adhering a prosthetic lash to a natural lash. In one embodiment, container  104  can be a concave portion at the top surface of ring  101 . In such embodiment, ring  101  and container  104  can be molded as a single device. In another embodiment, container  104  can be a small receptacle attached to ring  101  through weld, solder, glue or other method known in the art. Lid  105  can cover or seal container  104 . 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a plurality of extension lashes  200  attached on a piece of tape  201 . Extension lashes  200  can be designed with various length, thickness, color, and/or curl. Extension lashes  200  can be divided into two parts, a base  200   a , and a tip  200   b . Base  200   a  can be the thicker part of extension lashes  200 , while tip  200   c  can be thinner end of extension lashes  200 . Base  200   a  can be the portion of extension lashes  200  that can be adhered onto a natural lash. 
     As a non-limiting example, extension lashes  200  can have a length that is between 1 to 30 millimeters. As another non-limiting example, extension lashes  200  can have a thickness that is between 0.01 to 0.25. As another non-limiting example, extension lashes  200  can have various curls, which can range between straight, curled, and extra-curled. Tape  201  can be any strip of material capable holding eyelashes in an orderly manner and maintaining a fixed position during extension lash  200  removal from tape and installation onto user. In one embodiment, tape  201  can comprise tape adhesive on one or both sides. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates a human face comprising eyes  300 . Eyes  300  can comprise eyelids  301 , and a plurality of eyelashes  302 . Eyes  300  can have different types, as eyes  300  vary in shapes and sizes such as, but not limited to, almond-shaped, oval-shaped, round-shaped, small and/or big eyes. Eyelids  301  can be divided into zones, in which extension lashes  200  can be attached in order to create different looks. 
       FIG. 4A  illustrates how eyelids  301  can be divided into three zones. In such embodiment, eyelids  301  can comprise an inner zone  401 , middle zone  402 , and outer zone  403 . Inner zone  401  can be an area of eyelid  301  that can be near the tear ducts of eye  300 . Middle zone  402  can be the center portion of eyelid  301  located just above the pupil. Outer zone  403  can be the portion of eyelid  301  farther from the tear ducts. 
       FIG. 4B  illustrates how eyelids  301  can be divided into four zones. In such embodiment, inner zone  401  can be divided into two sections. As such, inner zone  401  can comprise first inner zone  401   a , and a second inner zone  401   b . First inner zone  401   a  can be a portion closest to the tear ducts. Second inner zone  401   b  can be the portion connecting first inner zone  401   a  and mid-zone  402 . 
       FIG. 5A  illustrates how to make extension lashes  200  appear natural when applied onto eyelashes  302 . In such embodiment, extension lashes  200  can be attached on inner zone  401 . Length extension lashes  200  with a length one-millimeter longer than the inner zone lashes can be applied to middle zone  402 . Extension lashes  200  on outer zone  403  can be one-millimeter longer than middle zone  402 . In one embodiment, inner zone  401  can comprise eight-millimeter extension lashes  200 , middle zone  402  can have nine-millimeter extension lashes  200 , and outer zone  403  can comprise ten-millimeter extension lashes. 
       FIG. 5B  illustrates application of extension lashes  200  onto eyelashes  302  to achieve a cute or doll-eyed look. In such embodiment, extension lashes  200  can be attached on inner zone  401 . Length extension lashes  200 , having a length that is two-millimeters longer than the inner zone lashes, can be applied to middle zone  402 . Extension lashes  200  on outer zone  403  can be one millimeter shorter than the middle zone  402 . As a non-limiting example, inner zone  401  can comprise eight-millimeter extension lashes  200 , middle zone  402  can have ten-millimeter extension lashes  200 , and outer zone  403  can comprise nine-millimeter extension lashes. 
       FIG. 5C  illustrates application of extension lashes  200  on to eyelashes  302  to achieve sexy look. In such embodiment, extension lashes  200  can be attached on inner zone  401 . Length extension lashes  200  having a length two-millimeter longer than the inner zone lashes can be applied to middle zone  402 . Outer zone  403  extension lashes  200  can be two or three-millimeters longer than middle zone  402 . As a non-limiting example, inner zone  401  can comprise eight-millimeter extension lashes  200 , middle zone  402  can have ten-millimeter extension lashes  200 , and outer zone  403  can comprise twelve or thirteen-millimeter extension lashes. Such applications of extension lashes  200  on eyes  300  can create a seductive look and make eyes  300  appear almond in shape. 
       FIG. 5D  illustrates application of extension lashes  200  onto eyelashes  302  to achieve a gorgeous look. In such embodiment, extension lashes  200  can be attached on first inner zone  401   a . Length extension lashes  200  having a length one-millimeter longer than first inner zone lashes can be applied to second inner zone  401   b . Length extension lashes  200  having a length one-millimeter longer than first inner zone lashes can be applied to second inner zone  401   b . Length extension lashes  200  having a length one-millimeter longer than second inner zone lashes can be applied to middle zone  402 . Outer zone  403  extension lashes  200  can be the same length as lashes of the middle zone  402 . As a non-limiting example, first inner zone  401   a  can comprise eight-millimeter extension lashes  200 , second inner zone  401   b  can comprise nine-millimeter lashes, middle zone  402  can have ten-millimeter extension lashes  200 , and outer zone  403  can comprise ten-millimeter extension lashes. In such embodiment, eyes  300  can look more dramatic, attractive, and fuller. 
     For purposes of this disclosure, different thickness and curls of extension lashes  200  can be applied in different zones to achieve various looks for the user. To make eyes  300  appear larger and wider, thin and/or thick extension lashes  200  can be applied onto eyelashes  302 . Additionally, extension lashes  200  can vary from curled to extra-curled to open up eyes  300  and make them appear larger. To make eyes  300  appear smaller, a thicker and/or extra-thick extension lashes  200  can be applied onto eyelashes  302 . Selecting and applying more extension lashes  200  can make eyes  300  appear smaller and full. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates how extension lashes  200  can be applied onto eyelash  302 . Tape  201  can be placed on a portion of human face or at the back of first hand  100 . Second hand  102  holding forceps  103  can be used to pick extension lashes  200  from tape  201 . Extension lashes  200  can be picked using forceps  103  near the base  200   b . As such, extension lashes  200  can be easily grasped, and directed into a desired area. Concurrently, first hand  100  wearing ring  101  can be moved towards second hand  102  in order to dip base  200   a  into container  104 . As such, base  200   a  can be coated with glue  106 . Further, base  200   a  can be attached near the bottom of single natural eyelash  302 . Extension lashes  200  can be attached one at a time and/or per row on every individual natural eyelash  302 . 
     In one embodiment, first hand  100  can hold forceps  103   b  and second hand  102  can hold first forceps  103   a . First hand  100  can separate lashes on eye by using first forceps  103   b . As first hand  100  adjusts space between lashes accordingly to clear space, second hand  102  can manipulate lash extension. Second hand  102  can use first forceps  103   a  to pick up lash off from strip, dip lash in adhesive/glue and apply lash to space created between lashes from first hand  100  using forceps  103   b . In one embodiment, strip can be on the first hand  100  with ring  101 . Tape  201  can be placed on a portion of user&#39;s face (such as on under-eye covering) or at the back of first hand  100 . Second hand  102 , using forceps  103   a  can pick an extension lash  200  from tape  201 . Concurrently, first hand  100  wearing ring  101  can be moved towards second hand  102  in order to dip base  200   a  into container  104 , coating base  200   a  with glue  106 . Base  200   a  can then be attached near to natural eyelash  302 . 
     Various changes in the details of the illustrated operational methods are possible without departing from the scope of the following claims. Some embodiments may combine the activities described herein as being separate steps. Similarly, one or more of the described steps may be omitted, depending upon the specific operational environment the method is being implemented in. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.”