Abstract: The present invention provides a method by which hair which is tightly curled or kinked can be consistently relaxed and reformed into a looser curl or wave configuration, with substantially less damage to the hair. The process of the present invention includes the steps of: (a) contacting the hair with an aqueous relaxant composition comprising five to ten weight percent monoethanolamine thioglycolate; (b) rinsing the hair; (c) contacting the hair with an aqueous suspending composition; (d) wrapping the hair onto curling rods; (e) contacting the hair with a heat generating composition comprising a first and second solution provided in separate containers; (f) contacting the hair with an oxidizing composition; (g) removing the curling rods; and (h) contacting the hair with an acidic protein final rinse.

Abstract: The present invention invention provides a method by which hair which is tightly curled or kinked can be consistently relaxed and reformed into a looser curl or wave configuation, with substantially less damage to the hair. The process of the present invention includes the steps of: (a) contacting the hair with an aqueous relaxant composition comprising five to ten weight percent alkaline thioglycolate; (b) rinsing the hair; (c) contacting the hair with an aqueous suspending composition; (d) wrapping the hair onto curling rods; (e) contacting the hair with a heat generating composition comprising a first and second solution provided in separate containers; (f) contacting the hair with an oxidizing composition; (g) removing the curling rods; and (h) contacting the hair with an acidic protein final rinse.

Abstract: An applicator which is designed to fit over a fingernail or toenail to apply a liquid solution to the nail region is provided. The applicator is mounted on a removable backing which has a hole therein to permit application of a liquid nail and cuticle nutrient to the applicator prior to removing it and affixing it on a finger or toe.The applicator is generally in the shape of a triangle with a base, two sloping sides, and an apex opposite the base. The applicator inner side is adhesively coated and contains an absorbent pad section which is designed to receive the liquid nutrient solution and to apply that solution to the nail and cuticle of the finger or toe on which the applicator is attached.