Abstract: Cosmetic compositions, systems and methods for conferring responsive durable shaping of keratinous fibers employ at least one shape memory polymer that includes a four-armed branched polyethylene glycol (PEG) based polymer that is functionalized with one or more metal-coordination active groups. The shape memory polymer forms a crosslinked network coating on a substrate, for example a substrate selected from keratinous substrates, for example, hair. Hair coated with the shape memory polymer and treated with an oxidizing agent can be shaped, locked into shape, and reprogrammed by modulation of pH. The coated hair retains durable shaping properties through at least one shampoo treatment. The cosmetic compositions, systems and methods provide durable and reprogrammable durable shaping of the keratinous substrate, for example for styling hair.

Abstract: A method for treating hair including providing a caustic as well as an acidic crosslinking composition, wherein the caustic crosslinking composition comprises an at least bi-functional Brønsted-base and the acidic crosslinking composition comprises includes an at least bi-functional organic acid, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; applying the caustic as well as the acidic crosslinking composition to keratin fibres; and optionally mixing the caustic crosslinking composition into a commercially available hair colouring or hair bleaching composition; and a kit thereof.

Abstract: An agent for hair deforming treatment comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) glyoxylic acid, or a hydrate or a salt thereof, (B) resorcin, and (C) water, wherein the molar ratio of the content of the component (B) to the content of the component (A), (B)/(A), is 0.2 or more and 5 or less.

Abstract: A treatment of human hair by means of solutions of Glyoxylic acid that, when used in combination with mechanical straightening by means of hair-straightening irons set at a temperature of approximately 200° C.+/?30° C., allow for the semi-permanent changing of the shape of hair from curly and/or frizzy to straight for at least six consecutive washings with water and shampoo.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers chosen from acrylate and polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer. The composition is capable of forming a film having certain properties on a substrate. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for straightening and dyeing keratinous fibers includes the following steps: A) treating the fibers with a straightening agent (G), B) treating the fibers with a conditioner (K), and C) treating the fibers with a coloring agent (F). The straightening composition (G) includes at least one alkalizing agent selected from sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and/or guanidinium hydroxide, the conditioner (K) and/or the coloring agent (F) include(s) at least one reducing agent selected from thiolactic acid, thioglycolic acid, cysteine, sodium sulfide, sodium sulfite, sodium thiosulfate, sodium dithionite, and/or cosmetically acceptable salts thereof, and the coloring agent (F) includes at least one direct acid dye.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a hair straightening system including formulations that will safely and effectively straighten curly hair for at least 2-3 months after a single application, despite frequent washings of the hair. Methods for obtaining said formulations are disclosed. Hair straightening systems including shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a hair straightening system including formulations that will safely and effectively straighten curly hair for at least 2-3 months after a single application, despite frequent washings of the hair. Methods for obtaining said formulations are disclosed. Hair straightening systems including shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a skin external composition, which includes tranexamic acid or a salt thereof and a skin penetration enhancer, thereby showing remarkably increased skin permeability and improved sense of use, skin irritation, and storage stability.

Abstract: The disclosure comprises a process that pertains to the chemical reaction of hair when exposed to a series of chemical compositions. Utilization of named ingredients in specified order manipulates the pH value and driving agents; the nature of the process is an improvement of delivery methods for hair strengthening and smoothing treatments.

Abstract: The process of the invention provides for a preventive hair treatment with buffering agent, in particular glyoxylic acid in combination with mechanical straightening with hair straightening iron at temperature of approximately 200° C.+/?50° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating straightened keratin fibres, in which a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid in its acid or salified form, at a concentration of greater than or equal to 2%, and at least one non-cellulosic polymer and/or at least one fatty substance, the pH ranging from 3 to 8, is applied to the straightened keratin fibres.

Abstract: There are disclosed a composition for black matrixes, a method for preparing the same, a display panel and a display device. The method for preparing said composition for black matrixes includes pigment dispersion forming process comprising the following steps: stirring the mixture of a carbon black, a dispersion agent, a solvent and a resin having a developing property until well mixed, and then performing a first shaking; adding the solvent continuously, or further adding the resin having a developing property, and performing a second shaking; adding the solvent continuously, and performing a third shaking to obtain the pigment dispersion; wherein, during at least one of the three shakings, a resin for improving the viscosity and the granularity stability was added therein. The obtained black matrixes has a higher electrical conductivity, thus the defects at the time of booting in the current display device can be further reduced or even avoided.

Abstract: A method, composition and kit for straightening human hair. The method comprises applying an alkali relaxer to the hair and then neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid or a quaternary derivative thereof. The kit comprises an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing composition.

Abstract: A hair straightening and/or hair relaxing method comprising: applying a hair care composition to hair, wherein the composition comprises a sugar, a buffering agent and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and wherein, where the composition is heated to a temperature of at least 100° C., the composition comprises from about 6% to about 20% reducing sugar; hair drying; providing a hair straightening appliance at a temperature of from about 100° C. to about 280° C. and mechanically straightening the hair with the appliance.

Abstract: A coloring composition comprising: (i) at least 0.0001 wt % of a water-soluble dye compound containing one or more sulfonate and/or carboxylate groups; (ii) at least 0.1 wt % urea; (iii) from 0.1 to 2.5 wt % of a thiol; (iv) less than 0.5 wt % ammonia; and (v) less than 0.5 wt % sulfite ions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating straightened keratin fibers, in which a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid in its acid or salified form, the pH being greater than 8, is applied to the straightened keratin fibers.

Abstract: An aqueous depilatory composition comprising a thioglycolate salt and a fluoride ion source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating straightened keratin fibers, in which a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid in its acid or salified form, at a concentration of greater than or equal to 2%, and at least one non-cellulosic polymer and/or at least one fatty substance, the pH ranging from 3 to 8, is applied to the straightened keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in: a) applying to said keratin fibers a composition containing at least one substance chosen from fatty substances, non-silicone polymers and surfactants, b) applying a mechanical tension to said keratin fibers, and c) exposing said keratin fibers under mechanical tension to microwaves, at a pressure ranging from 50 000 to 250 000 Pa, in the presence of at least one solvent in vapor form on contact with the keratin fibers and without there being complete drying of the keratin fibers throughout the entire exposure to the microwaves, the solvent(s) in vapor form being entirely generated by evaporating at least one compound present, before emission of the microwaves, on contact with the keratin fibers, step a) taking place prior to step c).

Abstract: Hair conditioning composition comprising: from about 2.0% to about 9.0% reducing agent, wherein the reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of ammonium thioglycolate; ammonium thiolactate; and mixtures thereof; from about 0.5% to about 1.5% alkalising agent; from about 2.0% to about 10% conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of: silicone compounds; cationic surfactants; and mixtures thereof; a buffering agent. The composition has a pH of from about pH 7.5 to about pH 9.5 and a viscosity of from about 500 mPa·s to about 5500 mPa·s measured at 25° C. The composition is substantially free of an additional reducing agent capable of reducing disulfide bonds in keratin fibres. Also associated methods, processes, kits and uses.

Abstract: A method of treating hair, a hair treatment kit for extemporaneous preparation of hair treatment compositions, a recipient for applying hair treatment compositions, and use thereof are provided. The invention provides a superior hair treatment performance such as a superior hair colouring and/or bleaching performance, particularly for providing superior root to tip treatment evenness.

Abstract: Method for treating hair wherein a first hair treatment composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a second hair treatment composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein the pH of the second hair treatment composition is higher than the pH of the first hair treatment composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising the steps of: (i) applying to the keratin fibers a reducing composition comprising at least one disulfide and at least one thiol, wherein the weight ratio of disulfide/thiol is from 0.35 to 0.75, inclusive, preferably 0.4 to 0.7, and more preferably 0.45 to 0.65; (ii) optionally rinsing the keratin fibers; (iii) oxidizing the keratin fibers; and (iv) optionally rinsing and/or drying the keratin fibers. The present invention provides a new treatment process, in particular a permanent deformation process, for keratin fibers such as hair, which can provide superior cosmetic effects such as long-lasting deformation, sufficient curl efficiency, reduced hair degradation and non-malodor, in a relatively short period of time.

Abstract: Formulations, methods and kits are provided for styling keratinous fiber. The hair can be wet, damp or dry. The formulations and kits allow for lower temperature styling for any of curling, waving and straightening hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the permanent reshaping and in particular straightening of keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, comprising a stage of application, to the keratinous fibers, of a cosmetic composition comprising one or more non-silicone fatty substances in a content of greater than or equal to 40% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, and a stage of heating the keratinous fibers using an iron, after the application of the said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The present enhanced hair straightening system is directed to enhancing the removal of natural curl from hair having a visibly wavy to tight curly configuration using methods and compositions that provide straightened hair which retains desirable sensory tactile properties and hair sheen. The present invention is particularly suited to straightening hair having a curl configuration classified as resistant to conventional hair straightening.

Abstract: Process for treating keratin fibres using at least one sulfureous reducing agent, at least one cationic polymer and at least one mercaptosiloxane The present invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising a step of applying to the keratin fibres a reducing composition (A) comprising one or more sulfureous reducing agents, optionally a step of applying to the keratin fibres an oxidizing composition (B), a step of applying a rinse-out or leave-in care composition (C), comprising one or more cationic polymers and optionally one or more amino silicones (i), it being understood that the reducing composition (A) and/or the oxidizing composition (B) and/or composition (C) comprise(s) one or more silicones (ii), other than the silicones (i), with a molecular weight of less than 10 000 and functionalized with one or more mercapto groups.

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one dye chosen from oxidative dye precursors and direct dyes; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) rinsing the treated hair; (d) drying the treated hair; (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (f) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (g) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: A process for reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair comprising: (a) providing a composition for reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (iv) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the composition in (a) from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a conditioning agent; (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (f) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (g) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the heat treatment apparatus which applies heat energy to chemical applied hair for hair treatment procedures such as perming or dyeing and the hair styling procedures using such apparatus. It involves transferring the heat energy to chemical applied hair by transferring heat to the metal member of heat transfer coefficient of 150 kcal/m2H° C. or more from the electric heater and then, transferring heat to the non-metal member with heat transfer coefficient of 0.20 kcal/m2H° C. or less. The procedure is characterized by the heat transfer by the contact between the non-metal member and chemical applied hair. Also, it provides various hair styling methods where a high temperature heat is applied to the hair, making the main ingredient of the hair, keratin, react to the heat and relax while the hair expands, allowing more active penetration and escaping of the dye.

Abstract: Water-containing agents for the permanent deformation of keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, that has a pH from about 8.0 to about 8.5 and contains no more than about 0.1 mmol ammonia per 100 g of the agent, containing (a) about 0.5 to about 20 wt % cysteine, (b) about 0.5 to about 10 wt % of a (C2 to C6) alkanolamine as an alkalizing agent, exhibit an outstanding waving effect and are gentle on the skin and less odor-intensive.

Abstract: A method to gently and permanently relax or straighten hair utilizes a protease enzyme, and preferably the enzyme kerA. The hair is optionally treated with a swelling agent, after which it is treated with the enzyme in an aqueous solution. The hair is then physically manipulated, such as by ironing, to remove unwanted curl, wave, and or kink. The enzyme has the ability to cleave inter-peptide bonds, allowing the hair fiber to be relaxed or straightened with less damage to the fiber than would have occurred using traditional or existing straightening methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for permanent reshaping of keratin fibres, in particular of the hair, comprising: a) a step of applying, to the keratin fibres, a reducing composition containing one or more reducing agents chosen from non-sulphur-containing reducing agents, protective thiols, sulphites, bisulphites or derivatives of sulphinic acid, b) an optional step of rinsing said fibres, then c) an optional step of fixing by oxidation, characterized in that the process comprises a step d) of applying, to the keratin fibres, ultrasonic waves delivered by a generator supplying mechanical vibrations of which the frequency is between 20 kHz and 1000 kHz, step d) being carried out after or during step a), it being possible for the process to optionally comprise a step e) of placing the keratin fibres under mechanical tension by means of a device capable of imposing a shape on said fibres.

Abstract: The invention describes the use of ester oil for haircare, particularly during the reduction stage, when perming hair, to corresponding perming agents and to a method for perming hair.

Abstract: A process for treating hair fibers comprising: applying to the hair fibers at least one cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one polysiloxane/polyurea block copolymer; and subsequently or simultaneously heating the hair fibers at a temperature ranging from 50 to 280° C.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a hair treatment composition that contains (a) a specific long-chain acylsulfonate type of anionic surfactant (such as an N-stearoyl-N-methyltaurine salt), (b) a higher alcohol, (c) an anionic polymer, and (d) a reducing agent or an oxidant, in which the combined amount of component (a) and component (b) is 0.5 to 10 weight %, and the molar ratio of component (b) to component (a) is 2 to 10, and provides a hair treatment composition that does not drip off when applied, that is easy to rinse and wash away, that has an excellent feel during and after rinsing, and that does not impair permanent hair treatment effects such as a waving effect, straightening effect, or retexturizing effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capillary composition comprising at least particles of pumice, at least one cationic surfactant having at least one ester function, and at least one non-siliconised polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capillary composition comprising at least particles of pumice, at least one silicon containing quaternary ammonium groups, and at least one non-siliconised polymer.

Abstract: A method, composition and kit for straightening human hair. The method comprises applying an alkali relaxer to the hair and then neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid or a quaternary derivative thereof. The kit comprises an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and kits for neutralizing alkaline hair. The present invention is also directed to methods, compositions and kits for straightening human hair. The methods comprise neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid. The compositions comprise neutralizing compositions comprising at least one fatty acid. The kits comprise an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition which is oxidatively effective on keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, and which, besides at least one oxidizing agent, comprises an active ingredient combination of (a) a selected cationic polymer, (b) at least one mono- or di(C.sub.8- to C.sub.30)-alkylammonium salt and (c) at least one quaternary ammonium compound which carries at least one selected group on the quaternized nitrogen atom, and to a method of reshaping keratin-containing fibers, in which this composition is used, and to the use of this composition for fixing in the course of hair reshaping. The reshaping is improved through these compositions and the fiber receives excellent care and structure retention.

Abstract: A method and composition treatment is used to reduce post permanent odor in permed or waved hair. The malodor in permed hair is reduced by applying a leave-in aqueous treatment of pH 2.5-4.5 containing, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, polyquaternium-7, dimethicone and fragrance containing at least four components with water/octanol partition coefficient Log Kow or log P of 3-4.5. The post permanent odor in hair is reduced by (1) minimizing any reactions of hair with residual chemical compounds in hair after the perming process or after the oxidation step and (2) lessen or suppress any odoriferous compounds by decreasing their vapor pressure and (3) depositing in hair long lasting fragrance components to mask or change the malodor to be more pleasant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one alpha-hydroxy and/or keto acid derivative, the pH of said composition being not more than 9 (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one polyhydroxylated aromatic compound, (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for shaping hair fibers comprising: applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition comprising at least one reducing agent and at least one cationic polymer, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one reducing agent to the at least one cationic polymer ranges from 0.1:1 to 10:1; rinsing the hair fibers; applying at least one care composition comprising at least one aminated silicone; optionally rinsing the hair fibers; and heating the hair fibers with a heating device at a temperature ranging from 50 to 280° C., the heating being carried out before or after an optional rinsing of the hair fibers.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating keratinous fibers comprising: applying steam to the keratinous fibers at a rate of less than 5 g/min; and shaping the keratinous fibers at a temperature of greater than 50° C., wherein the application of the steam and the shaping of the keratinous fibers do not occur simultaneously. The method disclosed herein may make it possible for example to obtain rapid shaping of the keratinous fibers while improving their cosmetic properties and the comfort of the user.