Abstract: A method for smoothing and straightening human hair includes cleansing the hair, drying the hair a first time, applying a smoothing fluid to the hair, drying the hair a second time, applying a smoothing cream to the hair, ironing the hair, rinsing the hair, hydrating the hair, and maintaining the hair. The method also includes applying the smoothing fluid to the hair with a foaming applicator that is capable of converting the smoothing fluid to a smoothing foam.
Abstract: A cosmetic composition useful to reduce the drying time of wet hair is disclosed. The composition includes a nonaqueous combination of a volatile silicone compound, such as cyclopentasiloxane, and a mixture of one or more silicone elastomers. The silicone elastomers may include, but are not limited to, dimethicone, cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymers, dimethicone crosspolymers, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymers, and dimethiconol.