Abstract: A hair coloring composition may include at least one selected from the group consisting of thioglycolic acid, cysteine, 3-mercapto-1,2 - propanediol, cysteamine, derivatives and salts thereof, and a basic dye, a HC dye, an amino acid, cationic surfactant, thickener, oil agent, pH adjuster, and wetting agent, wherein the pH of the hair coloring agent composition is 3.5 or higher.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic that has a better color when performing hair dye includes a hair cosmetic composition containing an alkali agent, an amino acid, a higher alcohol having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, a surfactant, and a thickener. The alkaline agent may be at least one of aqueous ammonia, ammonium carbonate, sodium carbonate, ethanolamines, ammonium bicarbonate, and arginine.

Abstract: A hair coloring method that has a better property of keeping color quality, hardly damages hair, reduces skin damage and is free of paraphenylenediamine when performing hair dye comprises a step of applying a mixture of the following (A) and (B) in a predetermined ratio: (A) a hair coloring agent comprising at least a basic dye, an HC dye, a second amino acid, a first cationic surfactant, a thickener, an oil agent, a first pH adjuster and a wetting agent, wherein the hair coloring agent has a pH of 6.8 or more, and (B) a hair cosmetic comprising at least an alkaline agent, a first amino acid, a higher alcohol having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, a surfactant, and a thickener; a step of providing a predetermined time after applying; and a step of applying a cuticle care agent after the predetermined time.