Abstract: Disclosed is a dye composition comprising at least one dye, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty acid ester of glycerol, at least one ether and at least one nonionic and/or anionic surfactant; wherein the dye composition comprises water in an amount of at least 55% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Additionally disclosed is a process for dyeing keratin fibers using such a composition, and also a multi-compartment device comprising the dye composition and an oxidizing composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polycationic monochromophoric hydrazone compounds of following formula (I): wherein W1 is a heteroaromatic radical comprising 5 or 6 ring members, optionally condensed with an aromatic ring comprising 6 ring members, comprising a quaternized nitrogen atom and optionally another heteroatom which may or may not be identical to nitrogen; X, which may or may not be identical, is a nitrogen atom or a CR2 group; Z is a cationic group comprising at least one quaternized nitrogen atom. 1The present disclosure also relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibers comprising the polycationic compounds disclosed herein, and to a dyeing process using the composition of the present disclosure, and ever further to multicompartment device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dye composition comprising water in an amount greater than or equal to 40% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, and a process for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers, using such a composition. This dye composition additionally comprise at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes; at least one surfactant chosen from nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants; at least one nonionic cellulose modified with at least one group comprising saturated and unsaturated, linear and branched C6-C30 hydrocarbon chains, and at least one cationic associative polymer. Also disclosed herein is a multi-compartment device or kit separately comprising the dye composition and an oxidizing composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are thiol dyes of formula (1), wherein R1 is hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl; or phenyl-C1-C4alkyl; X is C1-C12alkylene; C2-C12alkenylene; C5-C10cycloalkylene; C5-C10arylene; or C5-C10arylene-C1-C10alkylene; Y is the residue of an organic dye which corresponds to the formula (1a), wherein R2 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; R3 is a radical of formula (1a1): (1a2); or (1a3); or R2 and R3 together with the linking carbon atom C form a 6 to 10 membered carbocyclic ring which may optionally be a condensated aromatic system and may contain one or more than one hetero atom; and R4, R5 and R6 independently form each other are hydrogen, or C1-C5alkyl; Z is H; or a thio ester group of formula (1b), wherein A is O; S; or N—R9; B is —OR7; —NR7R8, or —SR7; and A is O; S; or N—R9; B is —OR7; —NR7R8, or —SR7; and R7, R8 and R9, independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl C6-C12aryl; or C6-C12aryl-C1-C12alkyl. The compounds are useful for the dyeing of organic materials, such as keratin fibers, preferably human hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye and at least one polymer comprising a repetition of: (i) from 45 mol % to 60 mol % of at least one unit derived from a monomer of acrylamide type, (ii) at least one unit derived from a monomer of dialkyldiallylammonium halide type, and (iii) at least one unit derived from a monomer of vinylcarboxylic acid type, wherein the mole ratio of the amount of the at least one unit derived from a monomer of dialkyldiallylammonium halide type to the amount of the at least one unit derived from a monomer of vinylcarboxylic acid type is greater than or equal to 1. The composition disclosed herein makes it possible to prevent or reduce the phenomenon of static electricity at the surface of the hair, while at the same time maintaining good rheological and dyeing properties.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is the use, in the direct dyeing of keratinous fibers, of at least one direct dye and of a specific cationic hydrotropic agent of formula: in which X represents CH or N+R6 with R6 representing a C1-C10 alkyl, R1 represents either a hydrogen or a C1-C10 alkyl, if X represents N+R6, or (CH2)nN+R3R4R5 with R3, R4 and R5, which are identical or different, representing a C1-C10 alkyl and n representing an integer between 0 and 12, if X represents CH; R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl; p has a value 0 or 1; the electrical neutrality of the compound being provided by a cosmetically acceptable anion or a mixture of cosmetically acceptable anions. The invention likewise relates to a dyeing composition comprising at least one dye and such a cationic hydrotrope and to colouring processes employing this dyeing composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, comprising, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye and at least one polymer comprising the repetition of: (i) at least one unit derived from a monomer of acrylamide type, (ii) at least one unit derived from a monomer of dialkyldiallylammonium halide type, and (iii) at least 50 mol % of at least one unit derived from a monomer of vinylcarboxylic acid type. The composition disclosed is easily and rapidly removed during the rinsing stage while retaining good rheological and dyeing properties.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for treating keratin fibers, which compositions comprise: (a) a protein from a seed of a plant of the Moringa genus; (b) a color-modifying active ingredient; and (c) a cosmetically-acceptable carrier component are disclosed along with methods of using and making the same.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing keratin fibers that contains 0.1 to 30 percent of at least one substantially pure plant dye material obtained using solvent or supercritical CO2 extraction combined with 0.01 to 5 percent of active metal in a metal or mineral salt capable of acting as a mordant as a two part hair color system. The addition of the encapsulation of one or both components allows the use of the plant dye in combination with the metal or mineral salt in a one part hair color system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition comprising water in an amount of at least 40% by weight, relative to the total weight of the dye composition. The present disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, such as human keratin fibers, using the dye composition as disclosed herein. The dye composition also comprises at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes; at least one surfactant chosen from nonionic and anionic surfactants; at least one hydroxyethylcelluloses; at least one fatty substance; wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of surfactants to the total amount of the at least one fatty substance is greater than or equal to 1.75; and also comprising at least one cationic associative polymer. The present disclosure also relates to a multi-compartment kit comprising a first compartment comprising at least one dye composition as disclosed herein, and a second compartment comprising at least one, oxidizing composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of a direct dye as an agent for lightening keratin fibers, such as, for example, human keratin fibers, and/or as an agent for coloring the said fibers. The disclosure also relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least the direct dye. The disclosure also relates to a process for treating keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers, using the abovementioned composition, and also to a device comprising it. Finally, the disclosure relates to the use of the composition according to the disclosure as a coloring agent and/or as an optical lightening agent for the fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, using a dye composition comprising at least one dye of styryl or imine type in the presence of a revealing composition comprising at least one optionally substituted (hetero) aromatic compound of weak acid type. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain a chromatic and fast coloration of keratin fibers, which is visible even on dark hair without prior lightening. The invention also makes it possible to obtain a coloration which, under certain conditions, does not stain.

Abstract: By providing a certain oxidative primary and a certain oxidative coupler as an integral ingredients in hair coloring formulations, substantially improved and enhanced hair conditioning benefits are attained, providing a highly effective, hair coloring composition.

Abstract: Compositions comprising one or more acid direct dyes and an organic solvent such as propylene carbonate are described. The compositions can be applied to untreated hair or to hair that has been previously dyed with an oxidative hair dye composition to restore color to the hair. The compositions for treating hair can have an oil phase content of 5 percent by weight or less. The oil phase of the compositions can include a cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. Methods of applying these compositions to hair are also described. The methods involve applying the composition to wet hair, allowing the composition to remain on the hair, and subsequently rinsing the composition from the hair with water. The hair may be treated with a conditioner before applying the compositions to the hair. The compositions can also be applied to the skin with or without rinsing to darken the skin tone.

Abstract: Compositions comprising one or more acid direct dyes and an organic solvent such as propylene carbonate are described. The compositions have an oil phase content of 5 percent by weight or less. The oil phase of the compositions can include a cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. The compositions can be applied to hair that has been previously dyed with an oxidative hair dye composition to restore color to the hair. The compositions can also be applied to hair that has not been previously treated with an oxidative hair dye composition. Methods of applying these compositions to hair are also described. The methods involve applying the composition to wet hair, allowing the composition to remain on the hair, and subsequently rinsing the composition from the hair with water. The hair may be treated with a conditioner before applying the compositions to the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one zwitterionic azomethine dye of the general formula (I), (II), or (III) in which z is a heterocycle of the formula in which R8 is an alkyl sulfonate radical of the formula (XIII);

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one cationic azodye of the general formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one cationic azodye of the general formula (I).

Abstract: Compositions for dyeing keratin fibers comprise (a) at least one keratin dyeing compound selected from aromatic systems which comprise at least one boronic acid or boronic ester moiety and which are capable of forming upon oxidation a nucleophile or an electrophile, (b) at least one additional keratin dyeing compound selected from the group consisting of auxiliary developers and auxiliary couplers, and (c) a cosmetically suitable medium. Methods for oxidatively dyeing keratin fibers comprise the steps of applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent and rinsing the hair. A hair coloring product in kit form comprises a first separately packaged container comprising a composition as described above and a second separately packaged container comprising an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A hair dye composition which is provided by mixing a first-part agent containing an alkaline agent and a second-part agent containing an oxidizing agent upon application, comprising, after mixing, components (a) to (c) and an oxidative dye (d) as needed, wherein the pH after mixing is 8 to 12 and the content of component (a) is 0.1 to 20 wt. %: (a) a betaine compound represented by formula (1) and an acid-addition salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, X, and Y are as defined; (b) an oxidizing agent; and (c) an ammonia or a salt thereof, which hair dye composition: suppresses the stripping of ammonia at the time of mixing a first-part agent and a second-part agent, thereby reducing the unpleasant odor of ammonia upon application; suppresses hair damage and deterioration of feeling without a pre-treatment; has excellent dying and bleaching effects; and uniformly dyes (bleaches) the hair from the root to the tip of the hair regardless of the degree of hair damage.

Abstract: A hair color which includes 0.5 to 8% by weight of a basic dye as a coloring agent, 0.5 to 15% by weight of a alcohol-soluble resin, 20 to 80% by weight of lower alcohol and 5 to 50% by weight of water. The hair color does not require washing of the hair immediately after being applied and enables the hair to be gradually dyed upon repeated use. The hair color can provide excellent water resistance against sweat and rain in a hot and humid period such as a summer season.

Abstract: Colorants for keratin fibers comprising cationic quinoxaline thiazole azo dyes of the general formula (I).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for the dyeing of human keratin fibers containing at least one compound of the following formula (I): Also disclosed herein is a method for dyeing human keratin fibers comprising applying to the fibers a dyeing composition of the present disclosure until the desired effect is obtained, in the presence or absence of an oxidizing agent, as well as a dyeing compositions containing at least one compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The object of the present patent application are agents for the oxidative coloring of keratin fibers, particularly hair, based on a developer substance-coupler substance combination, characterized in that they contain at least one meta-aminophenol derivative of general formula (I) wherein R1 denotes hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C2-C4 hydroxyalkyl group, a C2-C4 dihydroxyalkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group or a halogen atom; and R2 denotes hydrogen, a hydroxy group, a carboxylic group, an aminocarbonyl group or a hydroxymethyl group.

Abstract: Cationic heteroarylazine dyes of general formulas (I) and (II) and colorants for keratin fibers containing these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dyeing composition comprising a particular disulphide dye and a method of dyeing human keratin fibers, such as hair, using this composition. This composition makes it possible to obtain particularly fast chromatic colorations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising applying to the keratinous fibers at least one oxidation dyeing composition which comprises at least one oxidation base and at least one aromatic coupler substituted in the meta position by two amino groups, at least one of the amino group being primary, and washing the fibers, thus colored, with at least one detergent composition comprising at least one non-ionic surfactant chosen from alkylpolyglycoside surfactants and polyglycerolated surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of hair coloring and bleaching compositions providing a composition comprising i) at least one source of peroxymonocarbonate ions, ii) at least one alkalizing agent, preferably a source of ammonium ions, and iii) at least one radical scavenger, wherein said composition has a pH of up to 9.5, and applying the composition to the hair and retaining on the hair for a period of less than 20 minutes, which provide a high level of lift and lightening and the required dye deposition and grey coverage whilst reducing the concentration of peroxide, the ammonia odor and reducing the hair fiber damage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibers, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of formula (I), described herein, and at least one cosmetic agent chosen from thickening agents and surfactants. Also disclosed herein is a dyeing process comprising applying a composition of the present disclosure to keratin fibers, in the presence or absence of an oxidizing agent. Further disclosed herein is a multi-compartment device comprising at least one first compartment containing a dye composition of the present disclosure and at least one second compartment containing at least one oxidizing composition.

Abstract: A new and improved hair dye formula which is completely oleic acid free and has a high percentage water base including sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate and disodium laureth sulfosuccinate along with a low percentage peroxide content for protecting consumers during the hair dye process.

Abstract: Formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 each independently from each other are a residue of an organic dye: Y1 and Y2 each independently from each other are unsubstituted or substituted, straightchain or branched, interrupted or uninterrupted —C1-C10alkylene-; —C5-C10cycloalkylene-; C5-C10arylene; or —C5-C10arylene-(C1-C10alkylene)-; Z1 and Z2 independently from each other are Formula (II) are each independently from each other hydrogen; or unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, mono-cyclic or polycyclic, interrupted or uninterrupted C1-C14alkyl; C2-C14alkenyl; C6-C10aryl; C6-C10aryl-C1-C10alkyl; or C5-C10alkyl(C5-C10aryl); r, q and n independently from each other are 0 or 1, if n is 0, Z3 is hydrogen; and if n is 1, Z3 is —S—: with the proviso that the method does not comprise treating the fiber with an enzyme of the type of a protein disulfidisomerase (EC 5.3.4.1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oxidative hair colouring and bleaching composition comprising an oxidizing agent, a source of carbonate ions, an alkalising agent, and preformed dyes, utilised at pH 9.5 and below which improved colour delivery, intensity and vibrancy, which are compatible with current dyes and dye precursor systems. Moreover, the compositions of the present invention also exhibit low odour and deliver a high level of lift and lightening equal to the currently utilised ammonia/peroxide systems, whilst reducing the concentration of peroxide and reducing the hair fibre damage.

Abstract: Tricyclic 5-6-5 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds having two heteroatoms. Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more tricyclic 5-6-5 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds having two heteroatoms. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: A storage stable dye composition having a pH of from 9 to 11, the dye composition comprising: (a) oxidation dye precursor, (b) at least 8 wt % of carbonate salt, (c) at least 2 wt. % of a fatty phase comprising fatty alcohol and quaternary conditioning agent, (d) hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, and (e) carrier, wherein the quaternary conditioning agent is present in the dye composition in an amount of at least 0.5 wt. %, and wherein the ratio of fatty alcohol to quaternary conditioning agent is 4:1 to 0.5:1. Hair coloring compositions formed from such dye compositions, as well as methods of coloring hair using such hair coloring compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The dye carrier composition containing oxidative and/or nonoxidative dyes has a nacreous luster because it contains a combination of (a) 6.1 to 20 weight percent of at least one fatty alcohol with 14 to 20 carbon atoms, (b) 6.1 to 20 weight percent of at least one alkanolamide, (c) 0.1 to 15 weight percent of at least one fatty alcohol alkoxylate or fatty acid alkoxylate and (d) 0.1 to 15 weight percent of at least one anionic surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of fatty alcohol (a) to alkanolamide (b) is equal to 0.5:2 to 2:0.5, preferably from 0.8:1.2 to 1.2:0.8. The weight ratio of alkoxylate to anionic surfactant is preferably from 0.5:2 to 2:0.5.

Abstract: A composition and kit for hair dyeing comprising a first liquid containing an alkaline ingredient and an oxidation dye and a second liquid containing an oxidant wherein the improvement being the addition of a chlorophyll derivative, such as sodium iron chlorophyllin, into the first liquid.

Abstract: A first hair coloring agent composition is a hair coloring agent composition comprising (A) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of p-phenylenediamine, toluene-2,5-diamine and their salts, (B) ?-naphthol and (C) resorcin (with the proviso that p-aminophenol is not contained), wherein the components (A) to (C) are contained in a total amount of 60 to 100% by weight when the total amount of dye components in the hair coloring agent composition is 100% by weight, and based on 1 part by weight of the component (A), the component (B) is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 1 part by weight, and the component (C) is contained in an amount of 0.45 to 1.5 parts by weight. A second hair coloring agent composition is a hair coloring agent composition further comprising (D) p-aminophenol in addition to the components (A) to (C), wherein the components (A) to (D) are contained in given amounts and in given weight ratios.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to dye-containing pellets obtained by (a) homogeneous mixing of a starting material containing at least one natural and/or synthetic dye with a suitable carrier material and then coating with a suitable encapsulation material or (b) coating a suitable carrier material with a mixture of at least one natural and/or synthetic dye and at least one suitable encapsulation material, to the use of said pellets for preparing colorants for keratin fibers and to the colorants based on said pellets.

Abstract: A composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of human keratinous fibers and in particular hair containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium based on water and at a basic pH, at least one oxidation dye and an alkalinizing agent containing at least one alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal or ammonium metasilicate and at least one alkanolamine, and the dyeing method using this composition.

Abstract: 4-(Pyrazol-4-ylimino)-2,5-cyclohexadienylidene-ammonium salts of the general formula(I) and colorants comprising these compounds for keratin fibres.

Abstract: The object of the present invention are (3,5-diaminophenyl)(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone and the acid adducts thereof of formula (I), with 0?n?2 and HX denoting an inor-ganic or organic acid, the colorant containing these compounds and a method for producing the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for bleaching and simultaneously dyeing keratin fibers, comprising at least one dye chosen from meta-substituted ortho-nitroanilines and addition salts thereof, at least one peroxygenated salt and at least one alkaline agent. The present disclosure further relates to the process for bleaching and dyeing keratin fibers using this composition, and also to the use of this composition for bleaching and simultaneously dyeing keratin fibers.

Abstract: A composition, kit and process for dyeing hair fibers in a manner which inhibits color loss during subsequent shampooing involving contacting the hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) at least one dye component chosen from a direct dye and an oxidation dye, and wherein the dyed hair fibers inhibit color loss resulting from subsequent shampooing of the dyed hair fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for dyeing keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in order, applying to the scalp a composition comprising at least one polyoxyethylenated sorbitan ester having less than or equal to 10 moles of ethylene oxide, and subsequently applying to the keratin fibers a dye composition comprising at least one dye precursor in a suitable medium. Such a process may make it possible to conserve strong a coloration while at the same time limiting the discomfort that may be experienced on the scalp at the time of application of the dye composition or after this application.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition comprising at least one dye, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty acid ester, at least one surfactant chosen from non-ionic surfactants and anionic surfactants and at least one non-ionic associative polymer, wherein water is present in the dye composition in an amount greater than or equal to 55% by weight. The present disclosure further relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers, using such a composition and also to a multi-compartment kit separately comprising the dye composition and an oxidizing composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and kit-of-parts for treating keratinous fibres prior to dyeing to control and modulate dye uptake into the fibre. Organic solvents having log P of from ?4.0 to ?0.5 or from 0.5 to 4.0 are used to manufacture pre-treatment composition to be applied to the hair. When the hair is pre-treated with at least one organic solvent having a log P of from 0.5 to 4.0 the dye penetration into the keratinous fibres is enhanced, while pre-treating the hair with at least one organic solvent having a log P of from ?4.0 to ?0.5 reduces the dye uptake. One or more compositions to pre-treat the keratinous fibres can be effortlessly applied on different zones of the hair and can be left in place or removed prior the application of the dyeing composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are dissymmetrical cationic diazo compounds comprising a 2-pyridinium group and a cationic or non-cationic linker. Also disclosed herein are dyeing compositions comprising such compounds as a direct dye in a medium appropriate for the dyeing of keratin fibers, a method for coloring keratin fibers comprising contacting the keratin fibers with such dyeing compositions, and a device comprising a plurality of compartments.

Abstract: A progressive hair dyeing composition which comprises the following ingredients: (a) from 0.1 to 5 wt % of a bismuth salt; (b) from 0.1 to 5 wt % of a thiosulfate compound; (c) from 1 to 20 wt % of a delta-valerolactam; (d) from 0.25 to 2.5 wt % of an alkaline agent; (e) from 0 to 5 wt % of elemental sulfur; and (e) from 50 to 90 wt % of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring kits and methods of use thereof which comprise an oxidative component, a colouring component, a conditioner component and a colour refresher component. The kits and methods of use thereof allow for the delivery of the required initial colour and shine to the hair but which further enable the maintenance of the colour over a longer time period without the need for an additional oxidative colouring event.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers and more particularly hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least an oxidation dye and at least an associative polymer, characterized in that it further comprises at least a pearling agent selected among coated or uncoated titanium oxides and mica titanium. The invention also concerns dyeing methods and devices using said composition.