Abstract: A composition including an aqueous hair perm formulation, the aqueous hair perm formulation including an emulsion. The emulsion includes an active agent capable of reducing disulfide cysteine bond linkages in hair, an emulsifying agent, and an oil agent. A method, including producing a permanent hair wave or texture. Producing the permanent hair wave or texture includes providing a composition including an aqueous hair perm formulation, the aqueous hair perm formulation including an emulsion. The emulsion includes an active agent capable of reducing disulfide cysteine bond linkages in hair, an emulsifying agent, and an oil agent. Producing the permanent hair wave or texture also includes applying the aqueous hair perm formulation to a subject's hair.

Abstract: Aspects of hair styling instruments and methods for styling hair into waves and curls have been provided herein. In one embodiment, a system for styling hair includes one or more cases for receiving hair therein, the one or more cases including a base having at least a bottom, a center, and an outer annular wall; and a lid coupleable with the base; wherein the lid and the base form a volume for receiving the hair and wherein at least the bottom of the base and an indented upper portion of the lid each include a plurality of openings to allow flow of air and liquids through the case; and a stand, the stand comprising a base; a center piece extending upward from the base, the center piece configured to receive the one or more cases thereon; and a heating element.

Abstract: Aspects of hair styling instruments and methods for styling hair into waves and curls have been provided herein. In one embodiment, a system for styling hair includes one or more cases for receiving hair therein, the one or more cases including a base having at least a bottom, a center, and an outer annular wall; and a lid coupleable with the base; wherein the lid and the base form a volume for receiving the hair and wherein at least the bottom of the base and an indented upper portion of the lid each include a plurality of openings to allow flow of air and liquids through the case; and a stand, the stand comprising a base; a center piece extending upward from the base, the center piece configured to receive the one or more cases thereon; and a heating element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments and features of hair styling systems and tools. In one embodiment, a hair styling system comprises a glove, the glove comprising a palm portion with a thumb portion and finger portions extending therefrom, and at least one mounting sleeve on an exterior surface of at least one of the finger portions; and a styling attachment. The styling attachment may comprise a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a receiver on the distal end of the base for receiving a styling tool onto the base, and a coupler for attaching the styling attachment into the at least one mounting sleeve.

Abstract: Aspects of hair styling instruments and methods for styling hair into waves and curls have been provided herein. In one embodiment, a system for styling hair includes one or more cases for receiving hair therein, the one or more cases including a base having at least a bottom, a center, and an outer annular wall; and a lid coupleable with the base; wherein the lid and the base form a volume for receiving the hair and wherein at least the bottom of the base and an indented upper portion of the lid each include a plurality of openings to allow flow of air and liquids through the case; and a stand, the stand comprising a base; a center piece extending upward from the base, the center piece configured to receive the one or more cases thereon; and a heating element.

Abstract: Aspects of hair styling instruments and methods for styling hair into waves and curls have been provided herein. In one embodiment, a case for receiving and styling hair therein, comprises a base having at least a bottom, a center, and a perimeter; and a lid coupleable with the base; wherein the lid and the base form a volume for receiving the hair; and wherein the at least the bottom of the base and the lid each include a plurality of openings to allow flow of air and liquids through the case.

Abstract: Aspects of hair styling instruments and methods for styling hair into waves and curls have been provided herein. In one embodiment, a case for receiving and styling hair therein, comprises a base having at least a bottom, a center, and a perimeter; and a lid coupleable with the base; wherein the lid and the base form a volume for receiving the hair; and wherein the at least the bottom of the base and the lid each include a plurality of openings to allow flow of air and liquids through the case.