Abstract: The invention relates to coloring and toning agents for keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, comprising at least one hydroxyanthraquinone derivative of formula (I), as a direct dye, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, where R=a group of formula (II), where R1 to R4=independently, H; OH; C1 to C4 alkoxy; C1 to C4 alkyl; C1 to C4 fluoroalkyl; carboxy; NO2; halogen; a group of formula SR5, where R5=H or C1 in C4 alkyl; a group of formula PhCH2—COOR6, where R6=H, C1 to C4 alkyl or a physiologically acceptable cation or, any two neighboring groups of R1 to R4 form a methylenedioxy rin and X=halogen. The inventive agents permit hair coloring with outstanding fastness.

Abstract: A hybrid dye is provided that is useful for coloring keratin fibers and skin. The hybrid dye has the structure X-S-Y, where X is derived from a substantive dye, Y is derived from an oxidation dye precursor or a melanin precursor, and S is a direct bond or spacer group. The present invention also provides a composition for coloring keratin fibers that contains the hybrid dye.

Abstract: A composition for coloring keratin fibers, containing an indoline, an indole, or a derivative thereof in combination with at least one amino acid or oligopeptide. The composition is useful for coloring human hair and restoring grey hair to its natural color. The formulation can be applied with atmospheric oxygen as the sole oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for dispensing a flowable product from a container. The dispenser includes a roller applicator having a roller housing and roller rotatably mounted on the roller housing. The dispenser also includes an openable closure and sealing elements. The closure pivots relative to the roller to provide an open position in which the roller is uncovered and a closed position in which the roller is covered by the closure to the outside. The sealing elements are located between the roller and the roller housing and are activated by turning the closure into the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coloring or tinting composition containing one or more certain 2-nitro-p-phenylene diamine derivatives as substantive dyes. The 2-nitro-p-phenylene diamine derivatives 1-(N-cycloheptylamino)-2-nitro-4-aminobenzene and 1-(N-cyclooctylamino)-2-nitro-4-aminobenzene are preferred.

Abstract: The toothbrush consists of a brush head with bunches of bristles (2, 3, 4) arranged in a longitudinal bristle bed (1) and a handle (6), which is connected to the bristle bed (1) by a connecting part (5). The length of the bunches of bristles (3, 4) varies in the longitudinal direction of the bristle bed (1) in a wave shape. The first bunches of bristles (2) are situated at the two outer sides of the bristle bed (1), have split bristle ends and are of essentially the same length. The second bunches of bristles (3, 4), whose length varies in the longitudinal direction of the bristle bed (1), are situated between the two outer sides of the bristle bed (1). The inventive toothbrush has an improved cleaning action, especially for interdental spaces but also for the gingival line.

Abstract: A shaped body is provided for preparing coloring compositions and for coloring keratin fibers. The shaped body contains at least one synthetic substantive dye. The shaped body is placed in a composition containing water to form a coloring composition that can be applied to keratin fibers.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one aromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one CH-active compound. In the method of the present invention, the aromatic aldehyde or ketone and the CH-active compound may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: A shaped body is provided for preparing coloring compositions and for coloring keratin fibers. The shaped body contains at least one dye precursor, at least one oxidizing agent, and at least one alkalinizing agent. The shaped body is placed in a composition containing water to form a coloring composition that can be applied to keratin fibers.

Abstract: There are provided topical hair care compositions for improving the structure and strength of hair keratin and the fastness to washing of hair colors which contain vitamin B6 derivatives of the formula (1) or physiologically compatible salts thereof.

Abstract: There is provided an improved method for filling a tube with a paste, ointment, gel or cream along with a device therefore which comprises simultaneously reducing the internal volume of the filled tube with the flattening and closure of the filling orifice.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one aromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one CH-active compound. In the method of the present invention, the aromatic aldehyde or ketone and the CH-active compound may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a digital versatile disc. The process of the present invention includes providing a hot melt adhesive containing at least one thermoplastic elastomer, at least one hydrocarbon resin, at least one poly-&agr;-olefin, and at least one polar wax, and providing at least two disc blanks. The hot melt adhesive is applied directly or indirectly to at least one of the blanks and the blanks are bonded together using the hot melt adhesive. The present invention also provides a digital versatile disc containing the hot melt adhesive.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one heteroaromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one aromatic and/or heteroaromatic nitroamine. In the method of the present invention, the heteroaromatic aldehyde or ketone and the nitroamine may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coloring keratinaceous fibers and a method of using the same. The composition of the present invention contains (a) at least one pyrimidine derivative and (b) at least one compound selected from an m-phenylene derivative, an m-aminophenol derivative, a pyridine derivative, a resorcinol derivative, a methylenedioxybenzene derivative, or 3,4-diaminobenzoic acid or combinations thereof. The method of the present invention includes applying the coloring composition to keratin-containing fibers and subsequently rinsing the coloring composition from the fibers.

Abstract: A one-package post-foaming oxidation hair dye composition containing uricase, uric acid, at least one oxidation dye, and at least one post-foaming agent is provided. The oxidation hair dye composition is packaged in a single package, and foams after spreading on hair.

Abstract: A composition and method for using the composition for dyeing keratin fibers. The composition consists of indole/indoline hybrid dyes and hybrid dye precursors. More particularly, the indole/indoline hybrid dyes and hybrid dye precursors correspond to formula (I): X—S—Y  (I) where X is a group derived from an indole or indoline derivative as a melanin precursor, Y is a group derived from an oxidation dye precursor of the secondary or primary intermediate type or an indole or indoline derivative as a melanin precursor; and S is a structural element which is common constituent of the groups X and Y, a direct bond or at least one spacer group. The composition may also be used to color human skin.