Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for colouring hair wherein a hair colouring composition is applied to the hair roots. The hair colouring composition is then diluted with a dilutant component and the diluted hair colouring composition is applied to the hair lengths and tips.

Abstract: Provided is a process for permanently reshaping keratin fibers comprising: a) placing the keratin fibers under mechanical tension by rolling keratin fibers on a tensioning device so as to form curls, b) applying a reducing composition to the keratin fibers, c) individually covering each tensioning device rolled with keratin fibers with a cover comprising at least one heat-insulating material so as to form at least one closed space above the keratin fibers, and e) heating the keratin fibers at a constant temperature ranging from 45 to 250° C., for a period of time ranging from 1 minute to 2 hours, wherein at least one of the tensioning device and the cover comprising at least one heat-insulating material further includes at least one heat source. Also provided is a kit for permanently reshaping keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention starts out from an applicator for applying at least one application medium (10a; 10b; 10c, 52c) to hair, with a separation unit (11a; 11Ib; 11c), which forms at least two application gaps (12a, 13a, 14a, 15a, 16a; 13b; 12c, 13c, 14c, 15c, 16c) that are provided for receiving some of the hairs for application of the application medium (10a; 10b; 10c, 52c). It is proposed that at least one of the application gaps (12a, 13a, 14a, 15a, 16a; 13b; 12c, 13c, 14c, 15c, 16c) has an opening width that is smaller, at least by a factor of 10, than a distance between the application gaps (12a, 13a, 14a, 15a, 16a; 13b; 12c, 13c, 14c, 15c, 16c).

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator device for applying at least one application agent (10a) to fibrous material, in particular an applicator device for applying an application agent (10a) to hair. Said device comprises a housing unit (11a) that contains at least one depot volume (12a) for storing the application agent(s) (10a) and at least one application volume (13a) that is connected to the depot volume (12a).

Abstract: A hair iron has two hingedly connected arms between which hair may be clamped and heated. A heating element is included on one or both arms, regulated by a temperature controller. A compartment is formed in one or both arms to hold a capsule for containing a fluid, and a connector, which includes liquid passing ports and a gas passing ports, the connector forming a coupling between the capsule and a pump and dispensing outlets within the arm. As the pump is pressed, gas passes through the connector into the capsule, creating pressure to force out liquid. The liquid passes through the connector and arm to exit at dispensing outlets located near the heaters. The fluid may be converted to steam by the heating elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for dyeing and/or bleaching keratinous fibres, comprising: a water-in-oil emulsion (A) comprising one or more basifying agents, water, one or more surfactants having an HLB of less than 8, chosen from oxyalkylenated and/or glycerolated nonionic surfactants, and from 30 to 70% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the emulsion (A), of one or more oils not comprising a carboxylic acid functional group, and a second composition (B) comprising one or more oxidizing agents, the total amount of oil(s) not comprising a carboxylic acid functional group in the mixture of the emulsion (A) and of the composition (B) representing at least 20% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the mixture of these two compositions. The present invention also relates to a method for dyeing and/or bleaching keratinous fibres employing such an agent and to a kit comprising it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in which said fibers are treated: ? with a composition (A) comprising i) one or more indole or indoline compounds; ii) one or more metal salts; iii) hydrogen peroxide or one or more systems that generate hydrogen peroxide; and then ? with a composition (B) comprising iv) one or more basifying agents. The invention also relates to a hair dyeing process for obtaining better colorations, which are more uniform, chromatic and remanent and which do not impair the cosmetic properties of keratin fibers.

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 hair colorant container in the form of a flexible sachet having a laminate structure for storing a hair colorant component comprises: a reservoir with an internal volume for storing the hair colorant component, a pouring spout being in fluid communication with the internal volume and having an dispensing end for dispensing the hair colorant component, the pouring spout being integrally formed with the reservoir and projecting from an upper side of the reservoir and having an elongated shape with a width being smaller than the width of the reservoir, and a removable tear tab at the dispensing end for sealing the container before the container has been opened.

Abstract: A hair colorant container in the form of a flexible sachet having a laminate structure for storing a hair colorant component comprises: a reservoir with an internal volume for storing the hair colorant component, a pouring spout being in fluid communication with the internal volume and having an dispensing end for dispensing the hair colorant component, the pouring spout being integrally formed with the reservoir and projecting from an upper side of the reservoir and having an elongated shape with a width being smaller than the width of the reservoir, and a removable tear tab at the dispensing end for sealing the container before the container has been opened. The pouring spout further comprises at least one re-sealing element for reclosing the dispensing end once the tear tab has been removed. The re-sealing element has a stiffness being greater than the stiffness of the laminate structure.

Abstract: A hair treatment accessory for use with a hair styling apparatus includes a substrate base for mounting to a hair styling apparatus and a treatment agent disposed on the substrate base. The treatment agent is applied to one of the hair or skin of a subject during use of the hair styling apparatus. The treatment agent may include a conditioning, strengthening, repairing or revitalizing fluid. The treatment agent may include a conditioning oil. The conditioning oil may include ARGAN oil with or without silicon. The substrate base may include an irregular surface dimensioned to assist in retention of the treatment agent on the substrate base. The irregular surface may include open cells or channels. The irregular surface may be formed through a sintering process.

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: 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: A depilatory composition comprising a source of cyanate ion, an organic acid or a salt thereof and a peroxide compound; and methods of removing hair from the skin using such compositions.

Abstract: A hair coloring apparatus includes a case having a base and a lid. The lid is pivotally coupled to a back wall of the base, the lid being movable between an open configuration providing access to an interior area and a closed configuration preventing access to the interior area. The apparatus includes a minor panel removably and pivotally coupled to the front wall of the base, the mirror panel movable between a storage configuration completely in the case interior area and a deployed configuration substantially displaced from the base interior area. A template member is situated in the base interior area that defines a plurality of recesses. A non-powder coloring substance and a powder coloring substance are situated in respective recesses. The apparatus includes first and second applicators, each one having a tip particularly configured to apply the powder and non-powder coloring substances, respectively.

Abstract: An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains the free-base of 1,4-diamino-2-methoxymethyl benzene to achieve for efficient dye precursor levels in formulation and to achieve a desire rheology profile of the oxidative hair colorant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic aminopyridine of general formula (I), acid-addition salts thereof and solvates thereof: in which: R1 is a linear or branched, saturated C1-C20 alkyl radical, substituted and/or interrupted with a cationic radical. The present invention is also directed towards a process for synthesizing this cationic aminopyridine, compositions, uses, hair dyeing processes and devices using this cationic aminopyridine.

Abstract: A depilatory article comprising a substrate and a depilatory composition disposed on said substrate wherein the depilatory composition comprises solid entrapping particles, said particles comprising a polymer and a volatile material or mixture of volatile materials.

Abstract: Compositions for application and methods of application of a composition to modify hair. In one embodiment, a composition includes a compound (molecule) represented by: wherein A and B are individually selected from a hydrogen, a hydroxyl group and a halogen, with the proviso that when one of A and B is a hydroxyl group, the other of A and B is a hydrogen and when one of A and B is a halogen, the other of A and B is a halogen or a hydrogen; wherein Z is, for example, an aryl moiety; and wherein X1 and X2 are, for example, individually selected from a hydrogen and an alkyl moiety, wherein R1 and R2 are individually selected from an oxo, a hydroxyl or an ester group; wherein y is 0 or 1, x is 0 or 1 and x and y are not both 1, or a salt.

Abstract: A depilatory article comprising a substrate and an aqueous depilatory composition, the aqueous depilatory composition being in physical contact with the substrate, forming a coated area of the substrate and comprising a thioglycolate salt and a phosphate ion source, sulphate or sulphite ion source or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A multi-component packaging unit includes a first container containing a color changing preparation comprising, in a cosmetic carrier, a color-changing component and a second container packaged separately from the first container and containing an oxidizing agent preparation. The oxidizing agent preparation comprises at least two phases separated from one another. A first phase has an aqueous phase that comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a chemical oxidizing agent and an anionic polymeric thickener chosen from homo- and copolymers of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid. A second phase has a hydrophobic phase that comprises an oil chosen from paraffin oil, liquid carboxylic acid esters of C2 to C8 monoalkanol with a mono- or dicarboxylic acid, and combinations thereof.

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: An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic 4-aminoindole of general formula (I), addition salts thereof with an acid and solvates thereof: in which: R1 is a linear or branched, saturated C2-C20 alkyl radical, substituted and/or interrupted with a cationic radical. The present invention is also directed towards a process for synthesizing this cationic 4-aminoindole, to the compositions, the uses, the hair dyeing processes and the devices using this cationic 4-aminoindole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for lightening keratin fibres, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium:—at least 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more fatty substances free of carboxylic acid groups;—one or more peroxygenated salts;—one or more basifying agents; and—hydrogen peroxide; the peroxygenated salts/hydrogen peroxide weight ratio being greater than or equal to 0.2. This composition makes it possible to achieve equivalent, or even higher, lightening levels with markedly lower concentrations of peroxygenated salts and/or of hydrogen peroxide and/or milder pH conditions and/or shorter leave-on times. The composition then makes it possible to obtain advantages in terms of skin comfort and fibre protection. Under equivalent application conditions, this composition makes it possible to significantly improve the bleaching performance, in particular in terms of lightening power and efficacy, when compared with standard bleaching compositions.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is therefore a method for the lightening and/or lightening dyeing of keratin materials, which consists in treating the keratin fibres with at least: a) one direct emulsion (A) comprising one or more fatty substances free of carboxylic acid groups, one or more surfactants, an amount of water of greater than 5% by weight of the total weight of the emulsion, and one or more oxidizing agents; and b) one direct emulsion (B) comprising one or more fatty substances free of carboxylic acid groups, one or more surfactants, an amount of water of greater than 5% by weight of the total weight of the emulsion, and one or more alkaline agents; the concentration of fatty substances free of carboxylic acid groups being at least equal to 25% by weight of the total weight of the composition obtained after mixing the two direct emulsions (A) and (B).

Abstract: Thickened oxidative preparations are provided herein. In one embodiment, a cosmetic agent for changing the color of keratinic fibers is provided. The cosmetic agent includes a preparation (M1) containing a color-changing component and an oxidizing agent preparation (M2) containing in an aqueous, cosmetic carrier at least hydrogen peroxide as a chemical oxidizing agent and an anionic, polymeric thickener selected from crosslinked or uncrosslinked polyacrylic acid polymers. The cosmetic agent has a viscosity of about 5 to about 100 Pa s. The cosmetic agent is prepared directly before use by blending preparation (M1) with oxidizing agent preparation (M2).

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least three amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: (a) The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for permanently coloring keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes; (e) optionally, at least one thickening agent; (f) optionally, at least one alkaline agent; (g) optionally, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid present in the ready-to-use composition; (h) optionally, at least one salt; and (i) optionally, at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: A hair treatment method entailing sequentially (i) preparing a hair cosmetic by mixing a first agent containing an alkali agent and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide to form a mixed liquid, (ii) discharging the mixed liquid in the form of a foam from a foamer vessel without a propellant, (iii) applying the mixed liquid to hair, (iv) allowing the mixed liquid to stand for 3 to 60 minutes; and (v) rinsing the mixed liquid away.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparation for keratin fibers, particularly human hair, having two separate phases, namely, an aqueous phase and a hydrophobic phase. The preparations contain at least one chemical oxidizer and at least one hydrophobic carboxylic acid ester and/or paraffin oil. As oxidizing preparations, the agents are used as a developer preparation for oxidation dyes or lighteners.

Abstract: Products for dying keratin fibers comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one alkanolamine, the product containing at least one zwitterionic surfactant according to formula (I)

Abstract: Provided is a hand-held hair styling device consisting of hair shaping or styling mechanism, with at least one hair treatment zone, which is at least partly mobile, cosmetic product distribution mechanism including product application mechanism located in or near hair treatment zone, and feed line to supply application mechanism from cosmetic product reservoir, including at least one pump; where the device consists of two jaws which are connected by a hinge to move between an open and closed position, which create working surfaces forming hair shaping mechanism and hair treatment zone when the jaws are closed, electrical heating mechanism of treatment area and where the pump is operated by the movements of jaws or working surfaces relative to one another.

Abstract: Agent for lightening keratinic fibers, particularly human hair, wherein the agent contains, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one oxidizing agent chosen from hydrogen peroxide and/or a solid addition product thereof with organic or inorganic compounds, and at least one sulfonimine of formula (I)—

Abstract: A silent hair dryer and a silencer for a hair dryer includes at least one casing with an inlet end and an outlet end and enclosing at least one turbine sucking in air via at least one admission orifice upstream of the turbine and expelling it downstream via at least one outlet orifice. The silent hair dryer includes at least one chamber upstream of the admission orifice and an inlet orifice for aspiration of air upstream of the chamber; the diameter of the chamber being greater than the diameter of the admission orifice and the diameter of the inlet orifice, the length and the diameter of the chamber being of such a size so as to define a volume turned as a function of the sound frequencies to be attenuated by the silencer.

Abstract: A hair colorant composition being essentially free of surfactant and having a specific perfume system for the hair colorant composition, where the hair colorant composition is capable of forming a foamed hair colorant composition.