Abstract: Hair care products for providing long-lasting conditioning, moisturizing, split end repair, body, volume, shine and increased hair strength benefits are disclosed. The products can be in the form of shampoos, conditioners, serums or oils, and comprise a compatible hair care carrier together with an unsaturated oil having an iodine value of at least about 80, and wherein the oil is selected from glycerol triesters of fatty acids wherein the fatty acids have a composition selected from: (a) less than 18% oleic acid (C18:1) and greater than 30% linoleic acid (C18:2); (b) less than 10% oleic acid (C18:1) and greater than 65% linolenic acid (C18:3); (c) greater than 50% eleostearic acid; and (d) mixtures thereof. The method of conditioning hair using the defined products is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method for styling mammalian hair that includes contacting the hair with a composition that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and a first carrier, contacting the hair with a composition that includes a bisulfite and a second carrier, and styling the hair. The method of the present invention promotes improved hair styling properties such as improved curl retention and straightness retention, e.g., under conditions of high relative humidity and temperature. The method can be used for semi-permanently straightening or curling the hair. Also provided is a method for controlling fizz by applying the copolymer and bisulfite compositions.

Abstract: Provided is a method for styling hair that includes contacting the hair with a compositions that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and conditioning agents, applying heat to the hair in an amount effective to at least semi-permanently style the hair, and styling the hair. The method of the present invention promotes improved hair styling properties such as improved curl retention or straightness retention, e.g., under conditions of high relative humidity and temperature. The method can be used for semi-permanently straightening or curling the hair.

Abstract: A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof.

Abstract: A composition and method of use therefor that allows for permanent straightening or curl of human hair that is not irritating to the skin, that does not have an obnoxious odor, that is significantly less damaging to hair, that allows for the immediate shampooing of hair thereafter and that provides for re-treatment of the hair without additional damage, primarily using urea and high temperatures to break and reform disulfide bonds as a means to allow for the penetration of low molecular weight proteins into the shaft of the hair.

Abstract: Provided herein is a composition for treating keratin fibers that comprises at least one silicone copolymer based on at least one silicone resin and at least one fluid silicone, and at least one liquid volatile linear alkanes. Also provided herein is a method of treating keratin fibers, comprising applying the composition to the keratin fibers.

Abstract: A method of styling hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a composition comprising an oligosaccharide comprising mannitol.

Abstract: Method for smoothing fibers containing keratin, in particular human hair. Fibers are subjected to a thermal treatment and to a treatment with an agent containing at least one conditioning compound selected from cationic polymers, quaternary ammonium compounds, silicones and protein hydrolyzates. The invention also relates to the use of an agent containing at least one of the conditioning compounds concerned in said method for smoothing fibers containing keratin. The inventive method achieves an excellent, uniform smoothing of the fibers, which are also conditioned.

Abstract: A composition and method of use therefore that allows for permanent straightening or curling of human hair that is not irritating to the skin, that allows for the immediate shampooing of hair thereafter and that provides for re-treatment of the hair without additional damage. The composition primarily uses dimethyl sulfone (MSM) and high temperatures to break and reform disulfide bonds as a means to allow for the penetration of low molecular weight proteins into the shaft of the hair. When curling the hair, it is understood that devices that will stretch hairs into curls at the temperatures expressed in the scope of the patent will produce a permanent curled hair. A test curl will indicate the heat and temperature required to permanently curl the hair being treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for permanently reshaping keratin fibres, in particular the hair, comprising: a) a step of placing the keratin fibres under mechanical tension by rolling them up on mechanical tensioning means so as to form curls, b) a step of applying a reducing composition to the keratin fibres, c) an optional step of rinsing the said fibres, and then d) a step of placing one or more means for covering the said mechanical tensioning means to form one or more closed spaces above the hair, and then e) a step of heating the said fibres at a constant temperature, to within 2° C. or 3° C., of between 45 and 250° C. for a period of between 1 minute and 2 hours, and then f) an optional step of fixing by oxidation after removing the covering means, characterized in that at least one of the said mechanical tensioning means and of the said one or more covering means includes one or more heating means.

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 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 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.

Abstract: A permanent wave treatment apparatus comprises: a housing 3; a blower 1 which is installed within the housing to suck air and blow air; a steam separator 2 which is provided on the blower to remove water content from air sucked by suction force of the blower; an outlet hole formed in the housing through which air is spouted from the blower; hoods F mounted on the housing such that they are capable of being opened/closed freely; a plurality of rods R on which the hair of an object person is to be wound and in which air vent holes are formed; tubes 4 connected to the rods so as to keep the interior of the rods in a negative pressure by the suction force of the blower; and extraction member 5 which holds a plurality of the tubes such that they are capable of being extracted freely.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: at least one fixing branched sulphonic polyester and at least one polysaccharide thickener comprising at least one glucose unit. The present application also relates to the uses of this composition for example for the styling and the shaping of the hair.

Abstract: Process to simultaneously color and permanently restructure hair, wherein (a) an oxidative hair colorant is applied to the hair based on at least one developer substance and least one coupler substance, (b) the oxidative hair colorant is left on for 5 to 60 minutes, (c) the oxidative hair colorant is rinsed out of the hair, (d) an acidic intermediate treatment agent with a pH of from 2 to 6 is applied to the hair, (e) after an action period of from 1 to 10 minutes, the intermediate treatment agent is rinsed out, if necessary, and the hair is then rolled up onto curlers, (f) a keratin-reducing permanent restructuring agent is applied to the hair, (g) after an action period of from 1 to 30 minutes, the keratin-reducing agent is rinsed out, if necessary, (h) the hair is fixed with an oxidative material, (i) after an action period of from 3 to 15 minutes, the hair is rinsed with water, if necessary and then treated with an acidic rinse.

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 cyclic or linear amide, (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and composition for transforming hair. The composition is a dual composition that is useful to curl or straighten hair. The composition also repairs hair. The reducing solution includes monoethanolamine and thioglycolic acid and is essentially ammonium hydroxide free.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to ready-to-use cosmetic compositions for permanently shaping keratin fibers comprising, as a permanent hair-shaping active agent, an imine not belonging to the hydroxide family. The disclosure also provides kits comprising compartments to be placed in contact to form the ready-to-use compositions, and processes using these compositions.

Abstract: A hair warming tool is in the form of sheet and has at least one heating part in the center thereof and a margin around said heating part. It is designed to wrap tied hair in said heating part and to be held in place to keep the wrapping state by fastening the margin with a fastening means such as an elastic band, a string or a wire. A hair treating method comprises wrapping tied hair with a hair warming tool of sheet form having at least one heating part while leaving at least the part of the hair near the roots unwrapped to warm the hair.

Abstract: The disclosure provides ready-to-use cosmetic compositions for relaxing keratin fibers in a cosmetically acceptable medium free of polyhydroxylated alkane, containing, as a relaxing agent, an imine not belonging to the hydroxide family. The disclosure also provides kits containing compartments to be placed in contact to form the ready-to-use compositions, and processes using these compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of retaining, enhancing or imparting curl in a keratinous material which comprises applying to the keratinous material a retention effective amount of a transglutaminase enzyme.

Abstract: Hair fibre treatment process comprising the following steps: application to the keratin fibres of at least one compound X and at least one compound Y, at least one of the compounds X and Y being a silicone compound, the said compounds X and Y being capable of reacting together via a hydrosilylation, condensation or crosslinking reaction in the presence of peroxide when they are placed in contact with each other; raising the temperature of the keratin fibres, by means of a heating iron, to a temperature at least equal to 60° C., the raising of the temperature being performed before or after optional rinsing of the keratin fibres; compound(s) X and compound(s) Y being applied to the keratin fibres using several compositions containing compound(s) X and compound(s) Y, alone or as a mixture, or using a single composition containing compound(s) X and compound(s) Y.

Abstract: Hair care composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% of a sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate compound, an alpha methylene lactone, or a mixture thereof, wherein the sulfopropyl(meth)acrylate compound and the alpha methylene lactone each have a molecular weight of less than 500 grams/mole; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the Anti Release (A/R) treating method of cap net for wig, particularly, to the A/R treating method of the cap net for the wig which is capable of the natural connection between nets by binding the thread for anti releasing with a given portion of the net, enhancing the touch feeling in touching with the skin at the location including the girth of the cap net for wig, the connection portion between cap nets, and the front line of cap net, and preventing the releasing of the net in net cutting.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating the at least one hydroxide compound in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of keratin fibers. The at least one complexing agent is chosen from compounds comprising at least one group of formula (I) and salts thereof. Also disclosed is a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers and a multicompartment kit comprising an activating composition and at least one hydroxide compound.

Abstract: A hair treatment process comprises the following steps A or B, and includes conducting shaping of hair in at least one of the steps:

Abstract: The present invention includes a hair relaxing composition for the straightening of hair. The composition includes a calcium hydroxide and guanidine carbonate. The present invention further includes a method for using the hair relaxing composition with the addition of heat to straighten hair.

Abstract: The present invention is deemed to change the very perming concepts and methods that have been used for decades. This new invention relates to the art of permanent waving of hair and reveals an innovative new perming system particularly for the professional salon industry and also for the retail home perm industry. The innovative techniques and concepts of perming with ultra gentle formulations and very short processing times will offer many great safety benefits for the salon clients, hairdressers, environment, and the perm industry. The new invention is primarily designed and focused on dramatically reducing the perming chemicals, the processing time, and the malodor associated with perming by 50 to 75% of the conventional perming products. Achieving a superior perm result using the mildest perm products and shortest processing time in the safest way with least damage to the hair is the highlight of this invention.

Abstract: A hair dyeing process which utilizes a hair dye in combination with a heat application means. By applying heat to a person's head, immediately after the dye has been applied, the hair can be quickly and efficiently dyed and hair damage is minimized. The heat application means (12) is disclosed in five designs: the first utilizes a conventional, hand-held, hot-air blower (14) in combination with a plastic head cap (18) such as a shower cap (20); the second utilizes the plastic head cap (16) having attached a light flexible hose (24) that is connected to a heat source (26); the third consists of a hot, moistened towel (32); the fourth consists of a corded, electric heating pad (40); the fifth consists of a cordless heating pad (42) that has inserted a multiplicity of heat absorbing elements (50). When the pad (42) is heated in a microwave oven the elements (50) allow the pad (42) to retain heat for an extended period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel vesicle-free composition for the first stage of a process of permanent reshaping of keratin fibres, this composition comprising, in a suitable cosmetic support, at least one compound of ceramide type in a specific amount and at least one reducing agent. The invention also relates to a novel process of permanent reshaping of keratin fibres using the composition defined above.

Abstract: In the process for permanent shaping of hair, the hair is first rolled onto rollers and a permanent shaping composition based on a keratin reducing substance is applied to the rolled hair. The permanent shaping composition is allowed to act on the hair for 5 to 30 minutes and then rinsed out of the hair with water. The rollers are unrolled and removed from the hair and the hair is styled. During the styling the hair is combed into a desired shape with a comb, a brush or with the fingers, and at the same time or thereafter the tight hair end curl is transformed into a big curl wave with a comb, a brush or with the fingers and then the created hair style is dried at an elevated temperature. Alternatively the hair is combed into the desired hair style at elevated temperature by means of an appropriate device for hair styling at high temperature, particular a round brush heated electrically or by warm air or a round brush and a blow dryer.

Abstract: An improved process for the treatment of human keratinous fibers, in particular hair, with a view especially to decreasing and/or preventing damage to the latter by bringing, for a period not exceeding 2 minutes, a gas containing steam and whose temperature is at least 75.degree. C., into contact with human keratinous fibers to which there has been applied a composition containing at least one amide compound which has at least one fatty chain with the exception of coprah diethanolamide and subsequently cooling the fibers thus treated. This process improves the binding of the amide on and/or in the hair, and results in an improvement in the cosmetic properties, in particular softness and smoothness.

Abstract: An image transfer sheet for holding a releasable, transferable image includes a substrate comprising release material and one or more transfer layers that are releasable by heat and/or pressure and include a gel and/or a colorant. A method for forming an image transfer sheet holding a releasable, transferable image comprises depositing one or more transfer layers on a substrate comprising release material. The transfer layers are releasable from the substrate by heat and/or pressure and comprise one or more of the group consisting of a gel and/or a colorant. A method for adhering a colored image to a receiver employs an image wafer comprising one or more transfer layers each comprising gel and/or a colorant and having the shape of a transferable color image. The image wafer, which can be disposed on a substrate comprising releasable material, is placed in contact with a receiver. Heat and/or pressure is applied to the wafer, causing it to adhere to the receiver.

Abstract: Hair dryer with remote sensing of the moistness of the hair by means of a detector which compares the amount of radiant energy in two absorption bands in the spectrum of light emitted by an infra red source and reflected by the hair. One of the absorption bands is caused by water in the hair. The amount of radiant energy in this absorption band changes significantly during the drying of the hair. The other absorption band is caused by keratin in the hair. The energy in this band changes to a much smaller extent during the drying of the hair. The intensity ratio of the two bands is an indicator for the moistness of the hair and can be employed to control the temperature and/or the air flow of the hair dryer.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, there is provided an image transfer sheet to transfer a colored image to hair. The image transfer sheet comprises at least a first gel layer, a color layer, and a second gel layer. The present invention includes a process to use the image transfer sheet. The process entails contacting the sheet to hair and applying sufficient heat and/or pressure to the sheet and hair so the colored image transfers to the hair.

Abstract: A process for removably applying coloring material to hair comprises contacting a composite fabric material to hair and compressing the hair along with the composite material while heating the hair to a temperature of at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The composite fabric material is a laminated structure formed from a fiberglass substrate having polytetrafluoroethylene bonded thereto. The top surface of the polytetrafluoroethylene has a water-soluble coloring material deposed thereon which is brought into contact with the hair. The hair is compressed and heated using a hair crimping device with a first jaw with a female die member is attached thereto and a second jaw with a corresponding male die member is attached thereto.

Abstract: A steam appliance for treating and/or shaping hair, the appliance being composed of: a housing (1) having a handle; a roller body (2) for rolling up locks of hair, the body being secured at one end (5a) to the housing and being limited towards its other end by a partition wall (5b), the body including holes to pass steam produced by a steam production member and conveyed to the roller body (2) by a steam delivery member (20); and a clamp (10) for clamping a lock of hair on the roller body (2). The steam delivery member is a tubular element (20) mounted coaxially inside and extending along the roller body (2) from an inlet (20a) situated in the housing to a terminal end remote from the inlet, the element (20) including at least one steam delivery orifice (21) situated at its terminal end in such a manner as to convey an inlet flow of steam inside the tubular element (20) substantially along its entire length to be released in the vicinity of the partition wall (5b) via the orifice (21).

Abstract: An improved, highly effective permanent waving lotion is attained by employing a reducing agent which consists of a lower alkyl ester of cysteine in combination with a thiol compound selected from the group consisting of ammonium salts and glyceryl esters of thioglycolic acid, thiolactic acid and thiopropionic acid. By employing the reducing agent of this invention, the pH level at which the permanent wave is performed can be substantially reduced, thereby improving comfort and reducing adverse reactions. The reducing agent of this invention is employed either as an aqueous solution of the two components or in association with desired additives for imparting additional benefits to the permanently waved hair. Preferably, the reducing agents of the present invention are employed in a permanent waving lotion having a pH ranging between about 5.0 and 9.5.

Abstract: A permanent wave method includes a first step of applying a reducing agent (12) to hair (10) to be permed. At this point of time the hair (10) is not yet curled around a rod and is still straight. Then, the hair is covered with a cap of vinyl, and is left in this condition until the hair is brought into a first reduced condition in which the hair is sufficiently soft and plastic to be wrapped around a rod without cracking or straining. Thereupon, the reducing agent remaining on the hair is washed away. Then, the hair is wrapped, or curled, around a rod (13), and is covered with a vinyl cap (16). Thereupon, the hair is heated in its entirety, from its root up to its end. As a result, the hair is brought into a second reduced condition in which the hair is locked in the curled pattern about the rod (13). Then, cap (16) is removed. Then, an oxidizing agent (17) is applied to the hair, and is left in this condition until the hair has been locked into a more stable curled pattern.

Abstract: A novel treatment process for keratinous material, in particular the hair, for the purpose of obtaining a permanent reshaping of the hair, in particular in the form of permanent-waved hair, the process being characterized in that it contains the following steps: (i) applying a reducing composition to the keratinous material to be treated, which composition contains a thiol chosen from (a) cysteine, (b) cysteamine, (c) thioglycolic acid, (d) thiolactic acid, (e) 3-mercaptopropionic acid, (f) the salts of any of (a)-(e), and (g) the esters of the acids (a) and (c)-(e); a means (rollers) for placing the keratinous material under mechanical tension being used before, during or after the application of the reducing composition; optionally, the treated keratinous material is then subjected to a thermal treatment (heating); (ii) the keratinous material thus treated is then rinsed; (iii) the keratinous material thus rinsed is then left to stand; (iv) a so-called "acidic composition" is applied to the keratinous mater

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment process for obtaining a non-permanent reshaping of keratinous fibres, especially the setting of hair, comprising the steps of (i) contacting the fibres, which are maintained under mechanical tension and to which has been applied a composition containing at least one oil, with a gas containing water vapour, the gas having a temperature of at least 75.degree. C., for a time not exceeding 2 minutes to non-permanently reshape the fibres, (ii) cooling the fibres thus contacted, and lastly (iii) removing the mechanical tension which was applied to the fibres, in order to obtain fibres having long-lasting, attractive curls and exceptional cosmetic properties of softness and smoothness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment process for obtaining a non-permanent reshaping of keratinous fibers, especially the setting of hair, comprising the steps of (i) contacting the fibers, which are maintained under mechanical tension and to which has been applied a composition containing at least one silicone, with a gas containing water vapour, the gas having a temperature of at least 75.degree. C., for a time not exceeding 2 minutes to non-permanently reshape the fibers, (ii) cooling the fibers thus contacted, and lastly (iii) removing the mechanical tension which was applied to the fibers, in order to obtain fibers having long-lasting, attractive curls and exceptional cosmetic properties of softness and smoothness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment process for obtaining a non-permanent reshaping of keratinous fibres, especially the setting of hair, comprising the steps of (i) contacting the fibres, which are maintained under mechanical tension and to which has been applied a composition consisting essentially of at least one polysaccharide and/or polysaccharide derivative, optionally combined with at least one silicone and/or oil, with a gas containing water vapor, the gas having a temperature of at least 75.degree. C., for a time not exceeding 2 minutes to non-permanently reshape the fibres, (ii) cooling the fibres thus contacted, and lastly (iii) removing the mechanical tension which was applied to the fibres, in order to obtain fibres having long-lasting, attractive curls and exceptional cosmetic properties of softness and smoothness.

Abstract: Simultaneous permanent waving and dyeing of hair fibers is attained by incorporating a silk amino acid and a water soluble or emulsifiable silicone based compound in the permanent waving lotion and intermixing the dyestuff with the oxidizing or neutralizing composition. Preferably, the combined dyeing and neutralizing composition is adjusted to have a pH ranging between about 7 and 9. In this preferred embodiment, the hair is warmed after receiving the combined dyeing and neutralizing composition with said composition preferably being processed on the hair at a temperature ranging between 40.degree. C. and 65.degree. C. In addition, further enhanced coloring and permanent waving is attained by incorporating a lipotropic material into the dye additive composition.

Abstract: A hair clip for heating and styling clasped hair, whether damp or dry, into a linear configuration in the scalp area of a user. The clip comprises a pair of biasable jaws including a pair of plates for storing heat and releasing such heat to style clasped hair held between the pair of plates. Supports extend laterally from the hair clip to permit it to freestand and heat and style the hair in a perpendicular fashion to the scalp, giving the remaining hair lift away from the scalp. The hair clips are heated by biasably gripping a heated plate positioned within a base structure of an electric heating unit. The heated hair clips are used in a method of styling dry or damp hair into a linear configuration generally perpendicular to the scalp.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for treating the hair, nails and skin are described which contain, in a solvent medium, at least one amphoteric polymer of betainised dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylamide, containing at least units of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.2 denotes an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, Y denotes O or NH and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another denote hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and at least one cationic derivative.

Abstract: The second lotion used for permanent wave process by two lotions method comprising a hydrogen peroxide solution having a pH value in excess of 4.5, but not exceeding 7.5 and a hydrogen peroxide concentration of 0.3 wt % or lower, and a process for permanent waving of hair using the said hydrogen peroxide solution as the second lotion.In the process for permanent waving of hair according to the invention, treating with the second lotions preferably carried out at a temperature of 37.degree..about. 40.degree. C.Use of the permanent waving lotion of the present invention can prevent damage of the hair due to the decline of modulus of the hair after repeated permanent waving process.

Abstract: A method of setting hair which comprises treating the hair with an aqueous solution of a metal S-thiosulphato-derivative, and curing the derivative. The hair is treated at temperatures of from 15.degree.-60.degree. C. with aqueous solutions containing Bunte salt derivatives, covered with impermeable material, and left to react at from 20.degree.-60.degree. C. before finally rinsing off with water. The permanent setting is as good as with conventional thioglycollate compounds, but the noxious smells associated with the latter are absent.