Abstract: A portable photo studio system includes a portable photo studio and an electronic device such as a camera-enabled smartphone. A computer system is provided that interacts with the electronic device. The computer system requests an image capture system. In response, the electronic device captures image data and shares it with the computer system. The computer system then analyzes the image data to identify areas of interest.

Abstract: A portable photo studio system includes a portable photo studio and an electronic device such as a camera-enabled smartphone. A computer system is provided that interacts with the electronic device. The computer system requests an image capture system. In response, the electronic device captures image data and shares it with the computer system. The computer system then analyzes the image data to identify areas of interest.

Abstract: Hair cleansing compositions and methods of use thereof. The hair cleansing composition comprising: (a) about 10 to about 20 wt. % of an sulfate based anionic surfactant; (b) about 1 to about 4 wt. % of amphoteric surfactant; (c) about 4 to about 10 wt. % of a plurality of nonionic surfactants, the plurality of nonionic surfactants comprising: (i) about 1 to about 1.5 wt. % of fatty alcohols, (ii) about 1.5 to about 3 wt. % of glucamide, and (iii) about 1.5 to about 5.5 wt. % of alkanolamide, (d) about 0.5 to 2.5 wt. % of an oil, wherein the oil is a non-silicone oil; and (e) water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair cleansing composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to composition and method for treating hair. A hair care composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable solvent: (a) one or more carboxylate anionic surfactants; (b) one or more cationic guar compounds; (c) one or more polysaccharide gums; and (d) one or more glyceryl esters, present in a total amount of at least 2 wt. % based on the total weight of the hair are composition. The composition of the present invention may optionally comprise one or more secondary surfactants.

Abstract: A portable photo studio system includes a portable photo studio and an electronic device such as a camera-enabled smartphone. A computer system is provided that interacts with the electronic device. The computer system requests an image capture system. In response, the electronic device captures image data and shares it with the computer system. The computer system then analyzes the image data to identify areas of interest.

Abstract: A portable photo studio apparatus is described. The portable photo studio apparatus is configured to mount an electronic device such as a camera-enabled smartphone for capturing images of a subject in the portable photo studio without a photographer. The portable photo studio includes a bottom section on which the subject stands while being imaged. The portable photo studio also includes a background section that includes three walls. The subject stands in front of the background section while being imaged. To enable transportation and storage, the photo studio apparatus may be collapsed and assembled quickly and easily (e.g., may be assembled by a single person in a home).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating and/or cleansing keratinous materials. The compositions comprise at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant, at least one secondary surfactant other than the at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant, at least one glyceryl ester, and a cosmetically acceptable solvent, wherein the at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant and the at least one glyceryl ester are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 0.50 to about 1.00.

Abstract: A portable photo studio system includes a portable photo studio and an electronic device such as a camera-enabled smartphone. The photo studio apparatus is configured to mount the electronic device for capturing images of a subject in the portable photo studio without a photographer. The electronic device not only captures images of the subject but also guides an image capture process by providing instructions to the subject for orienting their body. The electronic device is then used to transmit the images to an external computer system for processing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating and/or cleansing keratinous materials. The compositions comprise at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant, at least one secondary surfactant other than the at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant, at least one glyceryl ester, and a cosmetically acceptable solvent, wherein the at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant and the at least one glyceryl ester are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 0.50 to about 1.00.

Abstract: Hair cleansing compositions and methods of use thereof. The hair cleansing composition comprising: (a) about 10 to about 20 wt. % of an sulfate based anionic surfactant; (b) about 1 to about 4 wt. % of amphoteric surfactant; (c) about 4 to about 10 wt. % of a plurality of nonionic surfactants, the plurality of nonionic surfactants comprising: (i) about 1 to about 1.5 wt. % of fatty alcohols, (ii) about 1.5 to about 3 wt. % of glucamide, and (iii) about 1.5 to about 5.5 wt. % of alkanolamide, (d) about 0.5 to 2.5 wt. % of an oil, wherein the oil is a non-silicone oil; and (e) water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair cleansing composition.

Abstract: A portable photo studio apparatus is described. The portable photo studio apparatus is configured to mount an electronic device such as a camera-enabled smartphone for capturing images of a subject in the portable photo studio without a photographer. The portable photo studio includes a bottom section on which the subject stands while being imaged. The portable photo studio also includes a background section that includes three walls. The subject stands in front of the background section while being imaged. To enable transportation and storage, the photo studio apparatus may be collapsed and assembled quickly and easily (e.g., may be assembled by a single person in a home).

Abstract: A portable photo studio system includes a portable photo studio and an electronic device such as a camera-enabled smartphone. The photo studio apparatus is configured to mount the electronic device for capturing images of a subject in the portable photo studio without a photographer. The electronic device not only captures images of the subject but also guides an image capture process by providing instructions to the subject for orienting their body. The electronic device is then used to transmit the images to an external computer system for processing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and kits for treating hair. The methods entail the use of multiple compositions, which can be incorporated into kits. The methods include: (I) optionally, cleansing the hair, for example, with a cleansing composition such as a shampoo; (II) optionally, treating the hair with a rinse-off conditioning mask, and rinsing the rinse-off conditioning mask from the hair; (III) applying a leave-on hair-treatment composition to the hair; (IV) without removing the leave-on hair-treatment composition, subsequently applying a leave-on hair crème to the hair; and (V) without removing the leave-on hair-treatment composition and the leave-on hair crème, styling the hair. The methods provide durable styling and conditioning benefits, frizz control/curl definition, and general hair manageability qualities.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleansing composition having a high viscosity and a cream-like texture. The composition includes anionic surfactants, fatty alcohols; glyceryl esters, cationic polymers, non-cationic polysaccharides, and optionally, one or more of conditioning agents, amphoteric surfactants, and opacifying agents. The composition can have a unique matte (non-pearlescent) appearance when an amphoteric surfactant such as a betaine is included. The thick consistency of the composition also allows for the suspension of particles from clays, powders, colorants and scrubs.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for dismissing displayed elements. In some implementations, a device with a touchscreen is operated using a first touch input threshold value, which may correspond to a minimum distance of input to the touchscreen to identify a gesture. An automobile mode event is detected that initiates an automobile mode for the device. A user input to the touchscreen of the device is received while the device is in the automobile mode. Using a second touch input threshold value corresponding to the automobile mode, the device determines that the user input to the touchscreen of the device represents a gesture corresponding to a user interface element displayed on the device. The device dismisses the user interface element so that the user interface element is no longer displayed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for treating and cleansing keratinous substrates, comprising: a polysaccharide; a cationic polymer in an amount of at least 0.1% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; an anionic surfactant chosen from sulfonate surfactants, carboxylic (carboxylate) surfactants, and mixtures thereof; a polyol; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions can additionally contain a glyceryl ester. Also, the compositions have a gel or semi-solid structure and texture. Disclosed are methods of treating and cleansing keratinous substrates using the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating and/or cleansing keratinous materials. The compositions comprise at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant, at least one secondary surfactant other than the at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant, at least one glyceryl ester, and a cosmetically acceptable solvent, wherein the at least one carboxylate anionic surfactant and the at least one glyceryl ester are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 0.50 to about 1.00.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to composition and method for treating hair. A hair care composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable solvent: (a) one or more carboxylate anionic surfactants; (b) one or more cationic guar compounds; (c) one or more polysaccharide gums; and (d) one or more glyceryl esters, present in a total amount of at least 2 wt. % based on the total weight of the hair are composition. The composition of the present invention may optionally comprise one or more secondary surfactants.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cleansing compositions, which are free of sulfates and ethoxylated surfactants. Methods for making and using the cleansing compositions are also described. The cleansing compositions include: (a) at least 3 wt. % of one or more nonionic surfactant(s) that are not fatty esters; (b) one or more fatty ester(s); (c) one or more non-ethoxylated, sulfate-free anionic surfactant(s); and (d) two or more thickening agents. The cleansing compositions exhibit quality cleansing activity, impart pleasant conditioning benefits, and have a desired viscosity and foam properties.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and kits for treating hair. The methods entail the use of multiple compositions, which can be incorporated into kits. The methods include: (I) optionally, cleansing the hair, for example, with a cleansing composition such as a shampoo; (II) optionally, treating the hair with a rinse-off conditioning mask, and rinsing the rinse-off conditioning mask from the hair; (III) applying a leave-on hair-treatment composition to the hair; (IV) without removing the leave-on hair-treatment composition, subsequently applying a leave-on hair crème to the hair; and (V) without removing the leave-on hair-treatment composition and the leave-on hair crème, styling the hair. The methods provide durable styling and conditioning benefits, frizz control/curl definition, and general hair manageability qualities.