Abstract: A combined brush and comb ("brush-comb") is used to apply tones, touches or streaks of hair treatment liquid to human hair. The brush-comb has a curved body portion terminating in a tip, which may be used to part the hair, and a head portion having comb tines and brush tufts positioned close to the tines. Each tine has at least one and preferably a plurality of grooves perpendicular to its axis to retain the liquid and to replenish the liquid to the brush tufts. In operation, the brush-comb head portion is dipped into a container of the liquid and then the head portion is pulled through the hair to apply touches of the liquid to selected areas of the hair.

Abstract: Direct dyes having quaternary center with a long aliphatic chain, compositions containing those dyes, and the process of using them to dye hair are disclosed. These dyes have a higher affinity for hair and are more shampoo stable than conventional direct dyes, and produce pleasing uniform dyeing.

Abstract: The hair fixative composition contains from about 2 to about 10 weight %, based on the weight of the composition, of a water-dispersible amorphous thermoplastic hair fixative polyester whose polymer chain is represented by the structure: ##STR1## wherein A is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid moiety, G is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic glycol residue, on the average there being 5 to 8 sodiosulfo substituents per molecule. The fixative polyester is in colloidal suspension in the composition. The composition further contains from about 0.1 to about 3 weight %, based on the weight of the composition, of a copolymer containing dimethylpolysiloxane and organo-modified methylsiloxane moieties. Such amount is sufficient to cause the composition to spread out on a hair shaft when the composition is applied to same. The composition also contains from 0 to about 25 weight %, based on the weight of the composition, of a lower alcohol and sufficient water to bring the composition to 100 weight %.

Abstract: N.sup.1 -Trifluoroalkyl substituted 2-nitro-p-phenylenediamines, compositions containing same, and their use as direct dyes for keratinous fibers are disclosed.

Abstract: 1,5-diamino-2,4-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy) benzene is a novel m-phenylenediamine coupler and oxidative dye compositions containing same. Stronger dyeing intensity is afforded by use of the novel coupler of the invention.

Abstract: p-phenylenediamines having a quaternary ammonium group and substituted with an electron withdrawing group, derivatives thereof, compositions containing same, and their use as developers for dyeing keratinous fibers, are disclosed.

Abstract: Hair conditioning compositions containing a perfluoropolyether and an amino functional silicone, in accordance with the invention, afford prolonged conditioning effect i.e. reduction in flyaway and interfiber friction, which effect lasts through multiple shampooings.

Abstract: A two part oxidation dyeing method for human hair is provided together with a composition therefor in which both parts are relatively fluid until mixed, after which the combination becomes viscous and can be applied to hair.

Abstract: An electrically heated, hand-held portable facial sauna appliance has a top air inlet, side air inlet, an air flow adjustment arrangement and a fan to mix ambient air with steam generated from a quantity of water contained in an internal steam generating chamber having an associated electric heater and a bottom fill opening such that the appliance must be inverted to fill the chamber with water. A water trap and overflow arrangement in the container ensures that the chamber cannot be overfilled and enables the appliance to be overturned during use without leaking. The appliance is provided with attachments in the form of a facial mask, concentrator tube, brush and sponge, each designed to fit over a steam-air mixture outlet and control the quantity of air entering through the top air inlet.

Abstract: A shear is disclosed in a preferred form which is particularly suited for cutting and trimming hair and which includes means for varying the length of stroke of the cutting blade or blades which reciprocate generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle, so that the unit can be manipulated in a manner similar to a comb or brush. The blade drive includes a transmission comprising a pair of eccentrics which are selectively phaseable to provide full range of stroke by addition and subtraction of their eccentric throws. The eccentrics are retained in their selected phase relationship by spring and frictional means which provide an overload release permitting the eccentrics to rephase to zero stroke when the imposed load overcomes the phase-retaining means. Control of the unit is effected by a rotatable and depressable button which controls the drive motor, adjusts the blade stroke by phasing of the eccentrics, and lowers the cutting blade or blades from a retracted position into a cutting position.

Abstract: A shear is disclosed in a preferred form which is particularly suited for cutting and trimming hair and which includes means for varying the length of stroke of the cutting blade or blades which reciprocate generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle, so that the unit can be manipulated in a manner similar to a comb or brush. The blade drive includes a transmission comprising a pair of eccentrics which are selectively phaseable to provide full range of stroke by addition and subtraction of their eccentric throws. The eccentrics are retained in their selected phase relationship by spring and frictional means which provide an overload release permitting the eccentrics to rephase to zero stroke when the imposed load overcomes the phase-retaining means. Control of the unit is effected by a rotatable and depressable button which controls the drive motor, adjusts the blade stroke by phasing of the eccentrics, and levers the cutting blade or blades from a retracted position into a cutting position.

Abstract: An electrically heatable article containing a layer of wax and adapted to conform to the shape of a body surface, when the wax is melted, for thereafter treating the body surface with the heat of fusion of the wax. In an article, such as a head treatment cap, the wax is contained in a layer of modules arranged near the scalp side of the cap, a resistance heating element is provided for initially heating the wax to its melting point, and insulation is provided for preventing heat loss through the outside of the cap.

Abstract: An electrical connector for attaching an electrical cord to an electrical appliance is provided. The connector has an ejector which allows for one hand disengagement of the connector and cord from the appliance. The ejector has a first portion movable through and out of the connector and an integral hinge shaped second portion. By application of finger pressure on the second portion to flatten it, the first portion is moved out of the connector and against the appliance causing an oppositely directed movement of the connector, thereby disengaging the connector and cord from the appliance.