Abstract: The handheld hair dryer for generating a heated air stream has a blower for generating an air stream, an electric heater for heating the air stream, a catalytic odor filter for deodorizing the air stream and a thermal radiator for heating the catalytic odor filter. The electric heater and the catalytic odor filter are separate from each other so that the active surface area of the catalytic odor filter can be maximized to deodorize the air stream. The thermal radiator is also separate from the electric heater.

Abstract: A split end cutting device (20.2) is embodied as an attachment (15.2), which can be detachably connected to a hair cutting machine (21), where the attachment (15.2) has first and second deflecting sections (41, 42), which are disposed parallel to and spaced apart from each other by a distance (X). By means of a hinge (14.2), a third deflecting section (43) can be moved from a first position (A) passing between the first and second deflecting sections (41, 42) into a second position (B) parallel to the first and second deflecting sections (41, 42), in such a way that a lock of hair (28) placed underneath the first and second deflecting sections (41, 42) is engaged from underneath by the third deflecting section (43) and essentially constitutes an upside down U-shape.

Abstract: 1,4-Diamino-2-(thiazol-2-yl)benzene derivatives of general formula (I) and the physiologically tolerated, water-soluble salts thereof: and agents containing these compounds, for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The new 7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole compounds and 7-nitro-2,1,3-benzthiadiazole compounds of formula (I) are: Dyeing agents for keratin fibers containing these compounds and methods of dyeing hair with the dyeing agents are described.

Abstract: 1,4-Diamino-2-alkenylbenzene derivatives of general formula (I) or physiologically tolerated water-soluble salts thereof as well as agents for oxidative dyeing of fibers, containing these compounds.

Abstract: The new N-heteroarylmethyl-p-phenylenediamine derivatives have the general formula (I), Oxidation hair dyeing agents are described based on a combination of developing and coupling substance, which contain at least one N-heteroarylmethyl-phenylenediamine derivative of the formula (I), or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof.

Abstract: The object of the invention are p-aminophenol derivatives of general formula (I) or physiologically tolerated, water-soluble salts thereof and oxidative coloring preparations based on a developer-coupler combination containing at least one p-aminophenol derivative of formula (I).

Abstract: The agent for dyeing keratin fibers contains one or more aryl and/or benzyl alcohols, one or more oxidizing enzymes, especially vanillyl oxidase, derivatives of vanillyl oxidase or galactose oxidase, and a nucleophilic compound that forms a dye for dyeing keratin fibers in the presence of the alcohols and enzymes. A method for dyeing keratin fibers with this agent is also disclosed. Two-component kits for performing the method of dyeing keratin fibers include a first compenent (A) and a second component (B) separate from the first component. The first component (A) includes the nucleophilic compound, the alcohol and optionally the oxidizing enzyme. The second component (B) includes the oxidizing enzyme when it is not included in the first component or more alcohol.

Abstract: Colorants for keratin fibers containing 1,3-diamino-4-heteroarylbenzene derivatives of general formula (I) or the physiologically tolerated salts thereof as well as novel 1,3-diamino-4-heteroarylbenzene derivatives.

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye precursor composition contains from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of at least one coupler compound and from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of at least one developer compound, which includes at least one substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compound of the formula (I): New substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compound of formula (I) are also described.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an agent for oxidatively dyeing keratin fibers, wherein it contains (a) at least one 4,5-diaminopyrazole derivative of Formula (I), (II) or (III) or its salt with organic or inorganic acids, as well as (b) at least one pyrazol-5-one derivative of the general formula (IV), (V) or (VI), or its salt with organic or inorganic acids,

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye precursor composition contains from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of one or more coupler compounds and from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of one or more developer compounds. The one or more developer compounds include at least one substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compound of the formula (I): New substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compounds of formula (I) are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber-dyeing agent (A) prepared by mixing two components (A1) and (A2), said agent being characterized in that component (A1) contains at least one compound of formula (I) wherein X denotes a halogen atom, a methoxy group or an ethoxy group; Y denotes an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a selenium atom; R1 and R2 are equal or different and independently of each other denote hydrogen, a halogen atom, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a halogen-substituted (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a (C1-C4)-alkoxy group, a nitro group, an acetamido group or an NRaRb group, wherein the Ra and Rb groups are equal or different and independently of each other denote hydrogen, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, an optionally substituted aromatic carbon ring or a (C1-C4)-alkanecarbonyl group, or Ra and Rb together with the nitrogen atom form a heterocyclic (C3-C6) group, and component (A2) contains at least one compound from the group consisting of amines, aminonitrobenzenes and phenols; to a method for dyeing

Abstract: The object of the present invention are colorants for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, particularly hair, based on a developer-coupler combination containing as the developer at least one 2-hydroxy-5-amino-biphenyl derivative of general formula (I), and novel 2-hydroxy-5-aminobiphenyl derivatives.

Abstract: A method of reducing the flyaway effect occurring during treatment of hair with a cosmetic composition is disclosed. According to this method an effective amount of an electrically conductive polymer is added to the cosmetic composition prior to treatment of the hair. Preferably the cosmetic composition is a shampoo or hair care composition, which contains from 0.001 to 5% of the electrically conductive polymer.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is the use of 4-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole derivatives of general formula (I) as dye in colorants for keratin fibers such as, for example, wool, silk, furs or hair and particularly human hair In formula (I) X denotes oxygen, sulfur or NRa, Ra standing for hydrogen, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a monohydroxy-(C1-C4)-alkyl group, a polyhydroxy-(C2-C4)-alkyl group or a mono-(C1 C4)-alkoxy-(C1-C4)-alkyl group, R1 and R2 can be equal or different and independently of each other denote hydrogen, a halogen atom, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a halogen-substituted (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a (C1-C4)-alkoxy group, a nitro group or an NRbRc group, the Rb and Rc groups being equal or different and independently of each other denoting hydrogen, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, an optionally substituted aromatic carbon ring or a (C1-C4)-alkanecarbonyl group, or Rb and Rc together with the nitrogen atom forming a heterocyclic (C3-C6) group, and Q denotes hydrogen, an aliphatic group, an aromati

Abstract: The object of the invention is a preparation for dyeing fibers, especially hair, which is prepared before use by mixing an acidic component (A1), containing at least an enamine of formula (I) or its acid addition salt of Formula (Ia) with an alkaline component (A2), containing at least one carbonyl compound and at least one primary amine, as well as a method for temporarily dyeing fibers, by means of which the coloration, obtained with the aforementioned dyeing preparation, is removed once again at any later time by a sulfite-containing decolorizing agent.

Abstract: The method for recognizing damage and determining the extent of the damage to a keratin-containing material, such as hair or wool, includes subjecting a sample of it in aqueous solution to an enzymatic and/or chemical treatment for proteolytic or hydrolytic degradation of the sample, and subsequently measuring the turbidity of the resulting liquid sample to determine the extent of the damage, either by visual observation with the naked eye or by physical measurement methods. An apparatus suitable for performing the method and enzymes, such as proteases and proteinases, and chemical agents for carrying out the method are also described.

Abstract: The new 7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole compounds and 7-nitro-2,1,3-benzthiadiazole compounds of formula (I) are: Dyeing agents for keratin fibers containing these compounds and methods of dyeing hair with the dyeing agents are described.