Patent ID: 7252093

Claim:
A method of extending hair, the method comprising: a. determining a location around a scalp for attaching at least one extension hair; b. gathering a first group of original hair, the first group of original hair being proximate to the portion of the scalp determined to be the location for attaching the extension hair; c. inserting a portion of the first group of original hair in a first band; d. providing a first group of artificial support material; e. inserting a portion of the first group of the artificial support material in the first band, the combination of the first group of original hair and the first group of artificial support material forming a first hair combination; f. gathering a second group of original hair, the second group of original hair being substantially proximate to the first hair combination; g. inserting in a second band the combination of at least one hair from the second group of original hair and a portion of the first hair combination, the hairs in between the first and the second band defining a hair track; h. attaching the extension hair to the hair track; i. repeating steps 1( a )-1( h ) to form a hair track and attaching the extension hair to the hair track, wherein the extension hair comprises a hair weft; j. providing a tie having an elongate body, a locking element receiving end attached on one end of the elongate body, at least one locking element attached to the elongate body, and a guide end attached on the end of the elongate body opposite the receiving end; k. allowing the guide end of the tie to pass through a portion of the hair track on at least one side of the scalp; l. allowing the guide end of the tie to pass through a portion of the hair weft; m. inserting the guide end through the locking element receiving end; and n. allowing the locking element to go through the locking element receiving end thereby allowing the elongate body in between the locking element receiving end and the locking element to define a boundary that confines the portion of the hair track and the portion of the hair weft.