Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing and/or lightening keratin fibers such as the hair, using i) at least one direct dye bearing a disulfide, thiol or protected-thiol function and ii) at least one sparingly or non-ethoxylated fatty alcohol, iii) at least one cationic surfactant, iv) at least one alkaline agent, and v) at least one reducing agent. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the ingredients i) to v), to the use of the combination of i), ii), iii), iv) and v) for the dyeing and/or lightening of keratin fibers, and to a multi-compartment kit comprising the ingredients i) to v). The dyeing process and the composition according to the invention especially afford a long-lasting coloration on keratin fibers, which is strong, chromatic and/or homogeneous, with or without the use of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A method of transferring a dye to a composite material comprising applying the dye to a transfer media to create a colored transfer media, placing the colored transfer media into contact with the composite material, and applying, using an autoclave, at least one of heat, external pressure, vacuum pressure to infuse the dye to the composite material to create a colored composite material.

Abstract: Method for coloring hair wherein a non-diluted hair coloring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a diluted hair coloring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein a dilutant composition comprising water and/or a non-aqueous liquid is added to the non-diluted hair coloring composition to obtain the diluted hair coloring composition.

Abstract: The invention refers to the manufacturing of a novel group of sulfur dyes in which are used, as raw material, different kind of natural “biomass”, usually existing in the nature, and transforming them into soluble dyestuffs, capable to dye textile fibers, preferably cellulose fibers and derivatives, as cotton, viscose, paper, tencel, with high strength and fast color properties. For this purpose, the concept “Biomass”, is defined as the residual product obtained from the usual human crop activities, in agricultural and forestry sectors.

Abstract: Method for coloring hair wherein a non-diluted hair coloring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a diluted hair coloring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein a dilutant composition comprising a non-aqueous liquid is added to the non-diluted hair coloring composition to obtain the diluted hair coloring composition.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a hair coloring process which allows visualization of the color to be achieved prior to coloring hair using a sheet (1) comprising two or more areas (2) having each different natural hair color.

Abstract: A method of treating a material, the method comprising the steps of: (i) contacting the material with a coloring composition comprising a dye compound; and (ii) contacting the material with a composition comprising a quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for controlling or slowing down the coloration of keratin fibers such as hair wherein the compositions comprise at least one film-forming latex polymer, at least one neutralizing agent, and at least one organic solvent, and water, wherein the pH of the composition is from about 2 to about 6. Methods for controlling or slowing down the coloration of hair using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An oxidizing agent preparation for treating keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, includes in a cosmetic carrier (a) 0.01 to 25.0 wt. % of hydrogen peroxide, (b) 0.01 to 15.0 wt. % of one or more organic lipophilic compound(s) from the group of plant and animal fats, oils and waxes, paraffin hydrocarbons, C10-C24 fatty alcohols, silicone oils and dialkyl ethers of formula (I), in which R1 and R2 mutually independently denote an unbranched or branched C8-C24 alkyl group, and (c) 0.01 to 2.00 wt. % of one or more organic thickeners from the group of polysaccharides with the proviso that the oxidizing agent preparation does not include any synthetic polymers of the polyacrylic acid type. R1-O—R2??(I).

Abstract: Processes for lightening keratinic fibers are provided. In an exemplary process a ready-to-use lightening composition is produced by, immediately prior to application, combining a composition (A) comprising an alkalizing agent, a composition (B) comprising an oxidizing agent, and a composition (C) comprising a peroxo salt, and then mixing. The ready-to-use lightening composition is deployed from a foam dispensing vessel and distributed onto the fibers. The ready-to-use lightening composition is left on the fibers for a period of about 1 to about 60 min. and is washed out of the fibers.

Abstract: Methods and related agents. Said agents including, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a) at least one copolymer A having at least one structural unit (A1), at least one structural unit (A2), at least one structural unit (A3) and at least one structural unit (A4), wherein R1 represents an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl group; R2 represents an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl group which is different from R1; R3 independently represents an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl group different from R1 and R2, and b) at least one copolymer B, which is different from copolymer A and has at least one structural unit (B1), wherein R4 represents an optionally heterofunctionalized alkyl group, improve the color retention of oxidatively dyed keratin-containing fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a para-aminophenol compound of formula (I) the addition salts thereof with an acid and the solvates thereof, dye composition comprising the latter and a dyeing process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing and/or lightening keratin fibres such as the hair, using i) at least one direct dye bearing a disulfide, thiol or protected-thiol function and ii) at least one non-cellulose-based thickening organic polymer, iii) at least one alkaline agent, iv) at least one reducing agent and optionally v) at least one surfactant. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the ingredients i) to iv) and optionally v), to the use of the combination of i), ii), iii), iv) and optionally v) for the dyeing and/or lightening of keratin fibres, and to a multi-compartment kit comprising the ingredients i) to iv) and optionally v). The dyeing process and the composition according to the invention especially afford a long-lasting coloration on keratin fibres, which is strong, chromatic and/or homogeneous, with or without the use of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Present invention is related to an aqueous coloring composition for keratin fibers especially human hair. The object of the present invention is an aqueous hair coloring composition comprising at least one direct dye and at least one alkyl methicone.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for controlling or slowing down the coloration of keratin fibers such as hair involving providing compositions comprising coconut water which contains catalase-peroxidase and at least one antioxidant, wherein the pH of the composition is from about 2 to about 6.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing and/or lightening keratin fibres such as the hair, using i) at least one direct dye bearing a disulfide, thiol or protected-thiol function and ii) at least one nonionic surfactant, iii) at least one amphoteric surfactant, iv) at least one alkaline agent, and v) at least one reducing agent. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the ingredients i) to v), to the use of the combination of i), ii), iii), iv) and v) for the dyeing and/or lightening of keratin fibres, and to a multi-compartment kit comprising the ingredients i) to v). The dyeing process and the composition according to the invention especially afford a long-lasting coloration on keratin fibres, which is strong, chromatic and/or homogeneous, with or without the use of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Agents for coloring and/or matting keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, include in a cosmetic carrier at least one specific substituted 1,4-diaminoanthraquinone derivative of formula (I), wherein the residues (R2, R4) mutually independently denote a grouping of formula (II). The cosmetic method of using these agents can be for producing intense blue shades and for matting keratin fibers.

Abstract: Dyes, compositions comprising dyes and methods for using the same are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for bleaching keratin fibers which consists in applying to the keratin fibers a composition A, which is in compressed form, comprising at least one persulfate, in the presence of an aqueous composition B.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising:—one or more fatty substances,—one or more surfactants;—one or more oxidation bases,—one or more phenol-derived couplers corresponding to the formula (B2) below: * R1, R3, R5, represent a hydrogen; an optionally substituted C1-C8 alkyl or alkenyl radical; —SR or —OR; a saturated C5-C7 cyclic group; a (C1-C4)alkylcarbonyl group; hydrocarbonyl; a sulphonic or carboxylic acid group; * at least one of the radicals R1, R3, R5 representing a hydrogen atom; * R2, R4 represent a hydrogen; an optionally substituted C1-C8 alkyl or alkenyl; —SR; a (C1-C4)alkyl-carbonyl; hydrocarbonyl; a sulphonic or carboxylic acid group; * two groups chosen from R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and borne by adjacent carbon atoms may form, together with said carbon atoms, a ring or a heterocycle with a single heteroatom, this ring or heterocycle comprising no double bond other than that of the ring to which it is fused; * at least one of the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4,