Hair coloring device

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Devices configured to permit the application of color to hair from a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition and methods relating to use of such devices are disclosed.
These devices are not attendant with dripping as has been associated with prior art hair color applicators.
The invention may be characterized by any combination of the following aspects and features.
In one aspect, the present invention concerns a hair coloring device including a support, and a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition fixedly disposed on the support.
The solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition comprising a soap gelling agent such that the hair coloring composition retains its shape.
The hair coloring composition can have a predefined shape, which can be disposed on the first surface of the support.
The predefined shape can include a concave or a convex surface facing away from the first surface of the support.
A movable contact member can be included, which may be urgingly positionable by a user to place hair into contact with the hair coloring composition.
A gripping material may be disposed on at least one of the movable contact member and the support member, the gripping material aiding retention of hair on the hair coloring material.
A bias may also act upon the movable contact member, the bias urging the cover toward or away from the hair.
The bias can be connected between the contact member and the support.
In one arrangement, the contact member comprises a pivotally mounted clamp.
In one arrangement, a curved path for hair is defined against the hair coloring composition.
The curved path may be defined between a movable contact member and the hair coloring composition.
At least two hair coloring composition blocks may be provided in some arrangements, with the curved path defined such that the hair contacts said at least two hair coloring composition blocks.
The curved path may be a serpentine path.
The hair coloring composition can be formed of water, a co-solvent, a soap gelling agent, a coloring agent, and a silicone polymer