Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic hair treatment method comprising at least the steps consisting of: a) applying a mechanical tension to said hair, b) exposing said hair under mechanical tension to microwaves, in the presence of a solvent in vapor form in contact with said hair, without complete drying of the hair during microwave exposure, the solvent in vapor form being entirely generated by the evaporation of a compound which is present, before emission of the microwaves, in contact with the treated hair.

Abstract: Keratin fibers, in particular human hair and especially artificially dyed human hair, are protected against the action of atmospheric agents and especially against the action of light by application to the keratin fibers/hair of a composition containing at least one protective agent having a log P of less than or equal to 6, followed by the application to the fibers hair of a heating iron at a temperature of greater than or equal to 60° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in which said fibers are treated: ? with a composition (A) comprising i) one or more indole or indoline compounds; ii) one or more metal salts; iii) hydrogen peroxide or one or more systems that generate hydrogen peroxide; and then ? with a composition (B) comprising iv) one or more basifying agents. The invention also relates to a hair dyeing process for obtaining better colorations, which are more uniform, chromatic and remanent and which do not impair the cosmetic properties of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in which said fibers are treated: ? with a composition (A) comprising i) one or more indole or indoline compounds; ii) one or more metal salts; iii) hydrogen peroxide or one or more systems that generate hydrogen peroxide; and then ? with a composition (B) comprising iv) one or more basifying agents. The invention also relates to a hair dyeing process for obtaining better colorations, which are more uniform, chromatic and remanent and which do not impair the cosmetic properties of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic hair treatment method comprising at least the steps consisting of: a) applying a mechanical tension to said hair, b) exposing said hair under mechanical tension to microwaves, in the presence of a solvent in vapour form in contact with said hair, without complete drying of the hair during microwave exposure, the solvent in vapour form being entirely generated by the evaporation of a compound which is present, before emission of the microwaves, in contact with the treated hair.

Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) pre-alkalizing the hair by contacting it with an alkaline composition having a pH of from about 8.0 to about 10.5 to form pre-alkalized hair; (b) optionally, rinsing the alkaline composition from the pre-alkalized hair; (c) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (d) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (e) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (f) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (g) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to cosmetic compositions comprising cationic compounds of quaternary ammonium esters derived from 2-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]ethanol type, to the use of these cationic compounds, in particular as conditioning agent, to a cosmetic treatment method, in particular a hair treatment method, employing them and to the novel cationic compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and kits for coloring the hair involving a color base composition comprising at least one primary dye intermediate, and a developer composition comprising an oxidizing agent chosen from persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the color base composition and developer composition are substantially free of an oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and kits for coloring the hair involving a color base composition comprising at least one primary dye intermediate, and a developer composition comprising an oxidizing agent chosen from persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the color base composition and developer composition are substantially free of an oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dyeing composition comprising a particular disulphide dye and a method of dyeing human keratin fibers, such as hair, using this composition. This composition makes it possible to obtain particularly fast chromatic colorations.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for caring for and/or making up the human body comprising fluidized-particles are disclosed. Fluidized-particles have a solid core that is modified to exhibit liquid-like properties in the absence of solvent. In particular, the disclosure relates to the use of fluidized-particles in lipsticks, eyeliners, face and body creams, eye shadows, foundations, sun-protection products, deodorants, and shampoos, hair styling and leave-in hair treatments such as gels, mousses, sprays, conditioners, all of which may be in the form of an aqueous gel, lotion, or cream, or cast as a stick or as a disk.

Abstract: Hair fibre treatment process comprising the following steps: application to the keratin fibres of at least one compound X and at least one compound Y, at least one of the compounds X and Y being a silicone compound, the said compounds X and Y being capable of reacting together via a hydrosilylation, condensation or crosslinking reaction in the presence of peroxide when they are placed in contact with each other; raising the temperature of the keratin fibres, by means of a heating iron, to a temperature at least equal to 60° C., the raising of the temperature being performed before or after optional rinsing of the keratin fibres; compound(s) X and compound(s) Y being applied to the keratin fibres using several compositions containing compound(s) X and compound(s) Y, alone or as a mixture, or using a single composition containing compound(s) X and compound(s) Y.

Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) pre-alkalizing the hair by contacting it with an alkaline composition having a pH of from about 8.0 to about 10.5 to form pre-alkalized hair; (b) optionally, rinsing the alkaline composition from the pre-alkalized hair; (c) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (d) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (e) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (f) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (g) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the use of particular dithiols in a composition for permanent deformation of hair. It also relates to a method for permanent deformation of hair using these dithiols, and cosmetic compositions containing at least one of these dithiols and at least one compound chosen from nonionic, anionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic polymers and surfactants or cosmetic compositions containing specific dithiols.

Abstract: Keratin fibers, in particular human hair and especially artificially dyed human hair, are protected against the action of atmospheric agents and especially against the action of light by application to the keratin fibers/hair of a composition containing at least one protective agent having a log P of less than or equal to 6, followed by the application to the fibers hair of a heating iron at a temperature of greater than or equal to 60° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dyeing composition comprising a particular disulphide dye and a method of dyeing human keratin fibers, such as hair, using this composition. This composition makes it possible to obtain particularly fast chromatic colorations.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is cyano or nitro;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; andR.sub.4 is alkyl; alkenyl; optionally substituted phenyl or phenyl lower alkyl; --(CH.sub.2).sub.m OR.sub.2 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m N(R.sub.2).sub.2 ; wherein m is an integer of 1-5 and R.sub.2 is as defined above;or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof; are smooth muscle relaxants, particularly useful in the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is cyano or nitro;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; andR.sub.4 is alkyl; alkenyl; optionally substituted phenyl or phenyl lower alkyl; --(CH.sub.2).sub.m OR.sub.2 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m N(R.sub.2).sub.2 ; wherein m is an integer of 1-5 and R.sub.2 is as defined above;or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof; are smooth muscle relaxants, particularly useful in the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: Optically active compounds of formula 1 ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or lower alkyl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.6 are each independently lower alkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl;R.sub.3 is CN, NO.sub.2, CO.sub.2 R.sub.5, CONHR.sub.5, SO.sub.2 R.sub.5, or P(O)(OR.sub.5).sub.2, where R.sub.5 is lower alkyl, lower alkoxyalkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl;R.sub.4 is aryl, heterocyclyl, or fused-ring heterocyclyl, optionally substituted with one, two, or three halo, NO.sub.2, CN, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylamino, CF.sub.3, OCH.sub.2 F, or OCF.sub.3 ;are prepared by fractional crystallization from hot organic solvent and water in the presence of a suitable optically active amine base.

Abstract: Compound of formula 1 are calcium entry antagonists useful for treating hypertension, congestive heart failure, angina, and vasospastic disorders: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are lower alkyl;R.sub.3 is lower alkyl or alkoxyalkyl;A is alkylene of two to eight carbon atoms;X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each independently --NO.sub.2, --CF.sub.3, CH.sub.3 O--, --CN, --H, lower alkyl or halo;Y is --O--, --S--, --S(O)--, or --S(O).sub.2 --; andR is H, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyloxy-alkyl, alkoxycycloalkyl, acyl, or saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl optionally substituted with lower alkyl or alkoxy, wherein the heteroatom is one oxygen atom.