Abstract: An agent for straightening, permanently shaping, or depilation of keratinous fibers comprising, (a) at least one linear alkan-1-ol or alken-1-ol in each case having 20-22 carbon atoms, wherein the at least one alken-1-ol has one to four olefinic double bonds, in a total quantity of 1.8 to 10.0% by weight, and (b) at least one glyceryl fatty acid ester of general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, and R3 independently stand for a hydrogen atom or a group of formula (II), R4 stands for an unbranched or branched, saturated or unsaturated Cu11-C27 alkyl group, with the condition that at least one and at most two of the moieties selected from R1, R2, and R3 is a group of formula (II), (c) water, and (d) at least one keratin-reducing compound selected from thioglycolic acid or salts thereof, thiolactic acids or salts thereof, cysteine, acetylcysteine, cysteamine, or salts thereof, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: It has emerged that blonding pastes of relatively high oil content that have been thickened by specific polymers are especially table when the persulfates employed satisfy certain criteria. Blonding tablets including, based on their weight, 10 to 70 wt % of peroxydisulfate(s), 0 to 30 wt % of oil(s) and 1 to 20 wt % of disintegrant(s) made from cellulosic material that before being admixed to components a) and b) and before tableting has been compacted and takes the form within the tablet of compacted granules with a density of 0.3 to 1.5 g/cm3 exhibit increased chemical and physical stability and can be mixed readily with oxidant preparations to produce blonding compositions with stable viscosity.

Abstract: An agent for lightening keratin fibers, which, with regard to its weight, includes 20 to 75 wt. % of oil(s), 0.05 to 5 wt. % of polymer(s) from the group of copolymers of ethylene/propylene/styrene and/or copolymers of butylene/ethylene/styrene, and/or copolymers of butylene/propylene/styrene, and 1 to 70 wt. % of peroxydisulfate(s), wherein the fibres contain 1 to 44 wt. % of potassium peroxydisulfate and 0 to <5 wt. % of sodium peroxydisulfate, and 0 to <5 wt. % of ammonium peroxydisulfate. The agent has increased storage stability, whereby not only the physical stability (settling, phase separation) but also the chemical stability (decomposition of the peroxide salts) is improved.

Abstract: A product for the oxidative coloring and/or lightening of keratinic fibers includes (1) a dispenser, having two chambers (A) and (B) separate from each other, and having an outlet opening (C) which is in communication with chamber (A) and with chamber (B); (2) an aqueous cosmetic preparation (a) in chamber (A), having a viscosity V1 of 1000 to 100,000 mPas (22° C./Brookfield viscometer/spindle 5/4 rpm), and (3) an aqueous cosmetic preparation (b) in chamber (B), having a viscosity V2 of 1000 to 100,000 mPas (22° C./Brookfield viscometer/spindle 5/4 rpm), wherein the ratio of the viscosities V1/V2 has a value of 0.3 to 3.0.

Abstract: Agents for lightening keratin fibers include, relative to their weight, 20 to 75 wt.-% oil(s), 0.05 to 5 wt.-% xanthan, 1 to 70 wt.-% peroxodisulfate(s) and 1 to 15 wt.-% cetearyl alcohol. The agents have increased storage stability, not only the physical stability (settling, phase separation) but also the chemical stability (degradation of the persalts) thereof being improved.

Abstract: A product for oxidatively coloring and/or lightening keratinic fibers includes (1) a dispenser, which has two chambers (A) and (B) separate from one another; an outlet opening (C) communicating with chamber (A) and with chamber (B); (2) a preparation (a) in chamber (A), which preparation includes one or more thickening polymers in a total amount by weight (G1) of 0.1 to 20%, based on preparation (a); one or more fatty components in a total amount by weight (G2) of 0.1 to 20%, based on preparation (a); and (3) a preparation (b) in chamber (B), which preparation includes one or more thickening polymers in a total amount by weight (G3) of 0.1 to 20%, based on preparation (b), and one or more fatty components in a total amount by weight (G4) of 0.1 to 20%, based on the total weight of the preparation (b). The weight ratio of G1/G3 has a value of 0.5 to 2.0 and the weight ratio of G2/G4 has a value of 0.5 to 2.0.

Abstract: Agents for lightening keratinic fibers, which include, based on their weight, 20 to 75% by weight of oil(s), 0.05 to 5% by weight of polymer(s) from the group of ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymers and/or butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymers and/or butylene/propylene/styrene copolymers, and 1 to 70% by weight of peroxydisulfate(s), whereby the weight ratio of sodium peroxydisulfate in the agent to the total amount of peroxydisulfates in the agent is at least 0.2, possess increased storage stability, the improvement being not only in physical stability (sedimentation, phase separation) but also in chemical stability (degradation of the persalts). There are also improvements in product yield, spreadability of the application mixture, and the bleaching effect.

Abstract: A product for the coloring and/or lightening of keratinic fibers includes (1) a dispenser, having two chambers (A) and (B); (2) a preparation (a) in chamber (A), including in a cosmetic carrier one or more fatty components in a total amount by weight (G1) of 0.1 to 40% by weight, based on (a), one or more organic and/or inorganic salts in a total molality (M1) of 0.01 to 1 mol/kg, based on the total weight of (a); 3) a preparation (b) in chamber (B), including in a cosmetic carrier one or more fatty components in a total amount by weight (G2) of 0.1 to 40% by weight, based on (b), one or more organic and/or inorganic salts in a total molality (M2) of 0.01 to 1 mol/kg, based on (b), wherein the weight ratio G1/G2 has a value of 0.5 to 2.0 and the molality ratio M1/M2 has a value of 0.3 to 3.0.

Abstract: A product for the oxidative coloring and/or lightening of keratinic fibers, includes: 1) a dispenser, which has two chambers (A) and (B) separate from one another, and has an outlet opening (C), which is in communication with chamber (A) and with chamber (B), 2) a preparation (a) in chamber (A), including in an aqueous cosmetic carrier one or more thickening polymers in a total amount by weight (G1) of 0.1 to 40% by weight, based on the total weight of preparation (a), 3) a preparation (b) in chamber (B), including in an aqueous cosmetic carrier one or more thickening polymers in a total amount by weight (G2) of 0.1 to 40% by weight, based on the total weight of preparation (b). The weight ratio G1/G2 has a value of 0.3 to 3.0.

Abstract: A multi-component packaging unit (kit of parts) for oxidatively coloring keratin fibers, including two preparations (A) and (B) packaged separate from each other. Preparation (A) includes, in a cosmetic carrier, (a1) at least one oxidation dye precursor and (a2) ammonia, and preparation (B) includes, in a cosmetic carrier, (b1) hydrogen peroxide, (b2) at least one fatty alcohol from the group comprising arachidyl alcohol (eicosan-1-ol), gadoleyl alcohol ((9Z)-eicos-9-en-1-ol), arachidonyl alcohol ((5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-eicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraen-1-ol), heneicosyl alcohol (heneicosan-1-ol), behenyl alcohol (docosan-1-ol), erucyl alcohol ((13Z)-docos-13-en-1-ol), and/or brassidyl alcohol ((13E)-docosen-1-ol), and (b3) at least one hydrocarbon having 8 to 80 C atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition which is oxidatively effective on keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, and which, besides at least one oxidizing agent, comprises an active ingredient combination of (a) a selected cationic polymer, (b) at least one mono- or di(C.sub.8- to C.sub.30)-alkylammonium salt and (c) at least one quaternary ammonium compound which carries at least one selected group on the quaternized nitrogen atom, and to a method of reshaping keratin-containing fibers, in which this composition is used, and to the use of this composition for fixing in the course of hair reshaping. The reshaping is improved through these compositions and the fiber receives excellent care and structure retention.

Abstract: Agent for treating fibers containing keratin, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer having at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein; R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen or a methyl group, X1 and X2 are independently oxygen or an NH group, A1 and A2 are independently an ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl group, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1 to C4)-alkyl group, R7 is a C8 to C30)-alkyl group and; (b) at least one film-forming cationic and/or stabilizing cationic polymer. The invention also relates to use of agents for temporarily styling hair and for haircare, particularly as an aerosol hairspray or mousse.

Abstract: Agents for cosmetically treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, contain in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (i) at least one ester of formula (I), where R1 stands for a linear or branched (C2-C30) alkyl group, a linear or branched (C8-C30) alkenyl group, a (C2-C30) alkylpoly(oxyethylene) group, an optionally substituted aryl group, an optionally substituted aryl(C1-C4)alkyl group or a (C2-C6) hydroxyalkyl group, and R2 stands for an optionally substituted aryl group, a linear or branched (C8-C30) alkyl group, a linear or branched (C8-C30) alkenyl group, an optionally substituted aryl (C1-C4) alkyl group, an optionally substituted aryl (C2-C4) alkenyl group or a (C2-6) hydroxyalkyl group, and (ii) at least one oil selected from at least one compound of the group comprising silicones and paraffin oil, which are particularly suited in the form of a spray mist for giving shine to keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair.

Abstract: Agents for treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier, and: (a) at least one strengthening anionic copolymer, comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II) and at least one structural unit of formula (III), and (b) at least one polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (M1), produce an excellent hold of a shape imposed on the fibers, e.g. a hairstyle. The keratin-containing fibers are given a pronounced shine and feel soft.

Abstract: Cosmetic agents for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres contain in a cosmetic carrier, i) at least one polymer and; ii) at least one compound of the formula R1—X1—(O—CH2CH2)n—OH (I), comprising at most 20 ethylene oxide units iii) at least one linear or branched compound of the formula: with at least 30 ethylene oxide units; and iv) at least one propellant. The cosmetic agents effect a foam which permits styling with a high degree of hold, high flexibility and good care and does not weigh down the hair.

Abstract: Products that, when used, provide naturally curly hairstyles include, based on their weight, 0.1 to 20 wt % setting polymer(s), and 0.01 to 1 mol/kg sodium chloride, and 0.0025 to 1 mol/kg polyvalent metal cation(s) of formula Mex+ where x=2 or 3.

Abstract: Cosmetic agents, apparatuses and methods for treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, are provided. In an embodiment, a cosmetic agent for treating keratin-containing fibers includes (a) at least one setting polymer, and (b) at least one starch compound dispersed as solid particles, and (c) at least one solvent, different from water, that is liquid at 25° C. and 1013 mbar, and (d) based on the total weight of the agent, about 0 to about 20 wt % water, and is suitable for increasing the volume of and for remodeling keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair.

Abstract: Agents for treating keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: at least one anionic setting copolymer encompassing at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II) and at least one structural unit of formula (III), in which R1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R3 denotes a branched (C1 to C20) alkyl group, a branched (C2 to C6) hydroxyalkyl group, or a *-(CH2CH2O)n—R6 group where R6=branched (C1 to C20) alkyl and n=1 to 30, R4 and R5 denote a hydrogen atom, or one of the two residues denotes a hydrogen atom and the other a methyl group, are suitable for temporary reshaping of hair and for imparting shine, in particular as an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.

Abstract: Agent for treating fibers containing keratin, particularly human hair, having in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein R1 and R4 independently=H or methyl; X1 and X2 independently=O or NH, A1 and A2 independently=ethan-1,2-diyl, propan-1,3-diyl or butan-1,4-diyl, R2, R3, R5 and R6 independently=(C1-C4) alkyl, R7?(C8-C30) alkyl, and (b) at least one film-forming anionic and/or stabilizing anionic polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (V) and at least one structural unit of formula (VI), wherein R8 and R9 independently=hydrogen or methyl, with the proviso that R8 and R9 are not simultaneously methyl, R10=hydrogen or methyl, R11=carbamoyl, linear or branched (C4 to C12) alkylaminocarbonyl, linear or branched (C4 to C12) alkylaminoethyl-aminocarbonyl, linear or branched (C4 to C12) alkylaminopropyl-aminocarbonyl, linear or branched (C4 to C12) alkyloxycarbonyl, linear or branch

Abstract: Agent for treating fibers containing keratin, in particular human hair, having in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen or a methyl group; X1 and X2 are independently oxygen or a NH group; A1 and A2 are independently ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl; R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1 to C4)-alkyl group; R7 is a (C8 to C30)-alkyl group; (b) at least one other film-forming cationic and/or stabilizing cationic polymer; and (c) at least one film-forming non-ionic and/or stabilizing non-ionic polymer. The invention also relates to the use of the agent for temporarily styling hair and for haircare, particularly as an aerosol hairspray or aerosol mousse.