Abstract: Hair compositions and methods for caring for and providing cosmetic benefits to the hair using the compositions are disclosed. The hair care compositions may include about 50 to about 90 wt. % of a polyol; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of fatty compounds, the fatty compounds comprising a carbonate and a fatty ether; about 10 to about 35 wt. % of a monoalcohol; and about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a cationic surfactant, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair composition. The hair care composition may be formulated to have a weight ratio of the total amount of carbonate to the total amount of fatty ether is about 3:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair care and conditioning compositions; and to methods for conditioning, managing, and/or styling the hair using the compositions. The compositions include: (a) one or more ketal/acetal of glycerin compounds of Formula (I): (b) one or more cationic surfactants; (c) one of more fatty alcohols having at least 8 carbon atoms; (d) one or more of one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and (e) less than 5 wt. % of water and monoalcohols having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The compositions are particularly useful for depositing conditioning active agents, such as cationic surfactants and fatty compounds, onto the hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to kits and methods, which are particularly useful for repairing, strengthening, and protecting hair from damage. The kits and methods employ one or more booster compositions, which can be added to a separate hair-treatment composition for application to the hair, or can be applied individually to the hair in a sequence with a separate hair-treatment composition. The booster compositions include: at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one amino acid or amino sulfonic acid, and/or a salt thereof; at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one non-polymeric mono, di, or tricarboxylic acid, and/or a salt thereof; and water. Hair treated with the kits and methods exhibit desirable cosmetic properties such as smoothness, gloss, improved combability, and enhanced strength and elasticity.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising gluconolactone and at least one compound chosen from amino acids, amino sulfonic acids, and salts thereof. The compositions can be used for lengthening the visual appearance of hair, in particular curly hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising gluconolactone, at least one amino acid, and optionally at least one polysaccharide. The compositions can be used for styling or shaping hair, and/or for providing manageability benefits to hair, in particular curly hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating hair, which are particularly useful for repairing, strengthening, and protecting hair from damage. The methods include applying to the hair each of the following components, together, separately, or in any combination thereof, in one or more hair-treatment compositions: (a) at least one amino acid or amino sulfonic acid, and/or a salt thereof, which is present in at least one of the one or more hair-treatment compositions in an amount of at least 0.5 wt. %; (b) at least one non-polymeric mono, di, or tricarboxylic acid, and/or a salt thereof, which is present in at least one of the one or more hair-treatment compositions in an amount of at least 0.5 wt. %; and (c) at least one non-taurate surfactant, which is present in at least one of the one or more hair-treatment compositions. Hair treated with the methods exhibit desirable cosmetic properties such as smoothness, gloss, improved combability, and improved strength and elasticity.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one inorganic phosphate and at least one polysaccharide thickening agent. The compositions can be used for styling or shaping hair, and/or for providing manageability benefits to hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: Hair compositions and methods for caring for and providing cosmetic benefits to the hair using the compositions are disclosed. The hair care compositions may include about 50 to about 90 wt. % of a polyol; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of fatty compounds, the fatty compounds comprising a carbonate and a fatty ether; about 10 to about 35 wt. % of a monoalcohol; and about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a cationic surfactant, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair composition. The hair care composition may be formulated to have a weight ratio of the total amount of carbonate to the total amount of fatty ether is about 3:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein provides a method for generating an on-cylinder limit (OCLIM), the method including performing servo certification of a plurality of drives in a storage device to generate servo adaptive parameters (SAPs) by heads, generating a plurality of read adjust parameters (RAPs) by heads for the plurality of drives, generating an interim OCLIM value based on the SAPs by heads and RAPs by zones, and operating a disc drive write element using the interim OCLIM value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair care and conditioning compositions; and to methods for conditioning, managing, and/or styling the hair using the compositions. The hair conditioning and managing compositions are substantially anhydrous and include: propylene glycol; one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; one or more cationic surfactants; and one or more fatty compounds. The compositions are solubilized, non-emulsified compositions until applied to wet or damp hair, whereupon the compositions form a lamellar phase in situ.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to natural non-sulfate rinse-off rinse-off cleansing compositions with high oil load, methods of use and making. The cleansing compositions include: (a) up to 20 wt. % of one or more anionic surfactants selected from acyl taurates, acyl glutamates, acyl isethionates, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; (b) one or more nonionic surfactants comprising alkyl polyglucosides; (c) one or more amphoteric surfactants; (d) one or more oil-based conditioning agents selected from squalane, glyceryl esters, natural oils, esters other than glyceryl esters, and mixtures thereof; and (e) one or more thickening agents. The cleansing compositions are particularly useful for cleansing hair.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein provides a method for generating an on-cylinder limit (OCLIM), the method including performing servo certification of a plurality of drives in a storage device to generate servo adaptive parameters (SAPs) by heads, generating a plurality of read adjust parameters (RAPs) by heads for the plurality of drives, generating an interim OCLIM value based on the SAPs by heads and RAPs by zones, and operating a disc drive write element using the interim OCLIM value.

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 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: Some implementations provide a tool that includes a gripping portion that includes a first substantially flat surface and a second substantially flat surface arranged substantially parallel to the first surface and coupled to the first surface by at least one side surface, wherein the gripping portion is shaped and sized such that a user can hold the gripping portion between a thumb and forefinger of the user; and a prying portion that includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a shaft portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion is shaped and sized for the user holding the gripping portion to pry scab tissue away from a patient's skin and the second end portion is coupled to the gripping portion at the at least one side surface.

Abstract: A supportive undergarment configured to restrain movement of breast tissue in the superior direction is provided. The undergarment is configured to be used in conjunction with a conventional bra, especially an underwire-containing sports bra, without unnecessarily duplicating the support provided by the bra. The undergarment comprises a pair of supporting straps that are releasably anchored to the undergarment's lower circumscribing band via at least one anchor member. The supporting straps are configured to provide compression to the wearer's upper breast roots and arrest upward movement of the wearer's breasts.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and compositions for cleansing and detoxifying keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, as well as processes for cleansing and detoxifying keratin fibers using the systems and compositions according to the disclosure.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating, caring for, and/or conditioning keratin fibers, such as hair. The compositions comprise a combination of cationic and hydrocarbon compounds. The methods comprise applying the compositions to keratin fibers, such as hair.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein provides a method for generating an on-cylinder limit (OCLIM), the method including performing servo certification of a plurality of drives in a storage device to generate servo adaptive parameters (SAPs) by heads, generating a plurality of read adjust parameters (RAPs) by heads for the plurality of drives, generating an interim OCLIM value based on the SAPs by heads and RAPs by zones, and operating a disc drive write element using the interim OCLIM value.

Abstract: Disclosed are semi-solid gel compositions comprising (a) a gelling oil phase comprising: i) at least one oil gelator; ii) at least one fatty alcohol; and iii) at least one fatty compound other than (ii); wherein said gelling oil phase is present in an amount of from at least about 50% by weight, relative to the weight of the total composition; and (b) a lamellar crystalline aqueous gel phase comprising: i) water and optionally at least one polyol present in an amount up to about 50% by weight, relative to the weight of the total composition; ii) at least one lamellar crystalline phase structurant; and iii) at least one emulsifier. The disclosure also relates to methods of treating keratinous substrates.