Abstract: Novel benzoxazine compounds of the structure ##STR1## wherein X and Y are independently selected from the group hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl and hydroxyaminoalkyl, each alkyl moiety having 1 to 6 carbons, and m=1, 2 or 3, have been found suitable as hair dyes.
Abstract: Combined indole-aldehyde compositions for dyeing natural fibers, particularly for coloring human hair, are taught wherein the combined indole-aldehyde composition is either preformed or reacted in site on the natural fiber under acidic conditions. A method employing said compositions is also taught.
Abstract: Substituted 3-aryl amino-indoline-2-ones, produced by the reaction of certain isatins and amines are among a group of compounds useful as hair colorants. The hair itself appears to function as a dye-formation promoter, so that no oxidative reagents are needed.