Abstract: This invention relates to a pre-treatment composition comprising at least one organopolysiloxane especially polysilicone-9 and to a process for application of the said composition, which has an acidic pH and is applied to hair, especially damaged hair, prior to hair colouration in order to improve the color intensity and at the same time to achieve durable hair color. pH of the pre-treatment compositions is from 2 to 7.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair dyeing composition showing excellent dyeing ability comprising at least one direct acting hair dye and benzylurea and/or benzyl carbamate and/or N-(2-methoxybenzyl)urea. The direct acting hair dyes are preferably selected from anionic, acidic dyestuffs. In addition to benzylurea and/or benzyl carbamate and/or N-(2-methoxybenzyl)urea compositions further comprise organic solvents as penetration enhancers. Compositions according to the invention has a pH in the range from 1 to 5 and preferably comprises polymeric thickening agents, organic and/or inorganic acids and conditioning agents.

Abstract: A water-free composition for the bleaching and brightening of human hair at the same time with a simultaneous conditioning effect is disclosed. The particularly exceptional effects of the bleaching agent is that improvement of shine and elasticity. The bleaching agent comprises a) at least one compound with a bleaching or brightening effect, in particular a peroxide and/or an ammonium salt, and b) 0.001% to 10% by weight, calculated to the total composition, of at least one ubiquinone of the formula (I) wherein n is a number from 1 to 10, and at least one sphingolipid of the formula II where R1 and R2 are independent from each other alkyl- or alkenyl group mit 10 to 22 carbon atoms, R3 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl group and n is a number between 1 to 6, preferably 2 or 3.

Abstract: Present invention is related to oxidative hair colouring composition comprising yogurt powder for improving combability of hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair dyeing composition showing excellent dyeing ability comprising at least one direct acting hair dye and benzylurea and/or benzyl carbamate and/or N-(2-methoxybenzyl) urea. The direct acting hair dyes are preferably selected from anionic, acidic dyestuffs. In addition to benzylurea and/or benzyl carbamate and/or N-(2-methoxybenzyl) urea compositions further comprise organic solvents as penetration enhancers. Compositions according to the invention has a pH in the range from 1 to 5 and preferably comprises polymeric thickening agents, organic and/or inorganic acids and conditioning agents.

Abstract: Hair dyeing composition on the basis of an oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, comprising at least one developing and/or coupling substance selected from the group a) 3-chloro-p-aminophenol and b) 2-methyl-5-?-hydroxypropyl aminophenol, 2-methyl-5-methyl aminophenol, 2-methyl-5-ethyl aminophenol, 2-methoxy-5-aminophenol, 2-methyl-4-methoxy-5-aminophenol and/or 2-methyl-4-methoxy-5-hydroxyethyl aminophenol and c) 1-methoxy-2,4-diaminobenzene, 1-?-hydroxyethyloxy-2,4-diaminobenzene, 1-(1,2-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2,4-diaminobenzene, 1-methoxy-2-amino-4-?-hydroxyethyl aminobenzene, 1,3-bis-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)-propane, 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-phenetol and/or 1-?-hydroxyethyloxy-5-methyl-2,4-diaminobenzene.

Abstract: Hair dyeing composition on the basis of an oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, comprising at least one developing and/or coupling substance selected from the group a) 3-chloro-p-aminophenol and/or 2-chloro-p-aminophenol, b) 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, 2-methyl-5-hydroxyethyl aminophenol, 2-methyl-5-?-hydroxypropyl aminophenol, 2-methyl-5-methyl aminophenol, 2-methyl-5-ethyl aminophenol, 2-methoxy-5-aminophenol, 2-methyl-4-methoxy-5-aminophenol and/or 2-methyl-4-methoxy-5-hydroxyethyl aminophenol and c) 1-methoxy-2,4-diaminobenzene, 1-?-hydroxyethyloxy-2,4-diaminobenzene, 1-(1,2-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2,4-diaminobenzene, 1-methoxy-2-amino-4-?-hydroxyethyl aminobenzene, 1,3-bis-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)-propane, 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-phenetol and/or 1-?-hydroxyethyloxy-5-methyl-2,4-diaminobenzene.

Abstract: Present invention is about coloring composition for keratin fibers especially human hair comprising a—at least one oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, which is selected from pyrazole or the water-soluble salts thereof, b—at least one acidic direct dye, and c—at least one cationic direct dye selected from the compounds presented with the general formulas III, IV, V and VI wherein R9, R10, R11 and R12 stand for hydrogen, a CH3— or C2H5— group, R13 stands for hydrogen, —OCH3 or —OC2H5 and Y is an anion such as chloride, bromide, methosulfate.

Abstract: Present invention is about coloring composition for keratin fibers especially human hair comprising a—at least one oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, which is selected from tetraaminopyrimidines, triaminohydroxypyrimidines, diamino mono- and -di-hydroxy-pyrimidines and/or aminotriazines or water-soluble salts thereof, b—at least one acidic direct dye, and c—at least one cationic direct dye selected from the compounds presented with the general formulas III, IV, V and VI wherein R9, R10, R11 and R12 stand for hydrogen, a CH3— or C2H5— group, R13 stands for hydrogen, —OCH3 or —OC2H5 and Y is an anion such as chloride, bromide, methosulfate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair dyeing composition comprising at least one anionic and at least one cationic direct acting hair dyes and showing excellent dyeing ability and excellent resistance to hair washing and environmental influences. The colouring composition of this invention are ready to use colouring composition and, therefore, do not require any mixing prior to application with additional agents such as oxidizers. According to the invention the preferred cationic dyestuffs are selected from the following structures wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 stand for hydrogen, a CH3— or C2H5— group, and Y is an anion such as chloride, bromide, methosulfate.

Abstract: Hair dyeing composition on the basis of an oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, comprising at least one developing and/or coupling substance selected from the group