Abstract: A dyeing composition for keratin fibers, including one or more first direct dyes selected from HC Blue 18, HC Red 18, HC Yellow 16, and salts thereof, one or more second direct dyes selected from Disperse Black 9, Acid Yellow 1, 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol and salts thereof, and one or more alkalizing agents.

Abstract: Reshaping compositions, methods or processes, and kits-of-parts reshape keratin fibers. The reshaping composition is an aqueous non-reducing, non-oxidizing reshaping composition for keratin fibers having a pH in the range of 7 to 12 and comprises a) one or more alkalizing agents, b) one or more lipophilic compounds being liquid at 25° C. and atmospheric pressure, at a total concentration in the range of 10% to 80% by weight, calculated to the total weight of the composition, c) one or more surfactants, and d) one or more thickening agents being soluble in or mixable with the one or more lipophilic compounds according to b).

Abstract: Reshaping compositions, methods or processes, and kits-of-part reshape keratin fibers. The reshaping composition is a non-reducing, non-oxidizing composition for keratin fibers having a pH in the range of 7 to 12, and comprising a) one or more organic alkalizing agents having a pKa of less than 9.0, b) one or more lipophilic compounds being liquid at 25° C. and atmospheric pressure, at a total concentration in the range of 10% to 80% by weight, calculated to a total weight of the composition, c) one or more surfactants, and d) one or more thickening agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating hair wherein the hair is semi permanently shaped and subsequently reshaped with the application of an aqueous composition comprising catechin and/or resorcinol and their derivatives.

Abstract: Processes and kits-of-parts reshape keratin fibers and comprise applying a composition on to keratin fibers and cover the keratin fibers, wherein the composition comprise an alkalizing agent, a thickening polymer, and an organic solvent. Additionally, the keratin fibers are put under tension using a curler along with covering the curler with a moisture barrier, and heating the keratin fibers. As a result, long-lasting curl having cosmetic properties are achievable.

Abstract: Processes, kits-of-parts, and foam dispensers reshape keratin fibers. The processes comprise applying a composition onto the keratin fibers that comprises an alkalizing agent and a foaming surfactant, covering the keratin fibers, putting the keratin fibers under tension using a curler, covering the curler with a moisture barrier, and heating the keratin fibers. The reshaped keratin fibers achieve improved long-lasting curl having cosmetic properties.

Abstract: Processes and kits-of-parts reshape keratin fibers by applying a composition onto hair and covering the hair, wherein the composition comprises ammonia and one or more organic alkalizing agents. Additionally, the hair is put under tension using a curler with covering the curler with a moisture barrier, and heating the keratin fibers. As a result, long-lasting curl having cosmetic properties are achievable and an ammonia smell is reduced when directly compared to compositions having no organic alkalizing agent.

Abstract: Processes and kits-of-parts reshape keratin fibers and comprise applying a composition onto keratin fibers and covering the keratin fibers, wherein the composition comprises ammonia and one or more ammonium salts. Additionally, the keratin fibers are put under tension using a curler along with covering the curler with a moisture barrier and heating the keratin fibers. As a result, long-lasting curl having cosmetic properties are achievable.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a three-part bleaching composition and method comprising pigments in a third composition. It has unexpectedly been found that an third composition comprising pigments increase the contrast between bleaching composition and keratin fibers to a degree which allows for a more accurate judgement of the desired end point of bleaching during the bleaching process.

Abstract: The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention, which is a one-agent type or a multi-agent type hair cosmetic composition, contains, the following components (A) to (D): (A): a compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, a glyoxylic acid hydrate, a glyoxylate salt, and a glyoxylamide; (B): a phenolic compound having an electron-donating group on at least one m-position and having a hydrogen atom on at least one of the o-positions and the p-position, wherein the electron-donating group on the m-position may form, together with an adjacent carbon atom, a benzene ring optionally substituted with hydroxyl group(s); (C): a thickening polymer, showing viscosity of 100 mPa·s or higher when measured as a 10 mass % aqueous solution, at 20° C., within at least a part of pH region of 4 or lower, and using a B-type viscometer; and (D): water.

Abstract: The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention, which is a one-agent type or a multi-agent type hair cosmetic composition, contains, the following components (A) to (D), the component (C) content, relative to the total composition of the hair cosmetic composition, being 0.1 mass % or higher and lower than 20 mass %: (A): a compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, a glyoxylic acid hydrate, a glyoxylate salt, and a glyoxylamide; (B): a phenolic compound having an electron-donating group on at least one m-position and having a hydrogen atom on at least one of the o-positions and the p-position, wherein the electron-donating group on the m-position may form, together with an adjacent carbon atom, a benzene ring optionally substituted with hydroxyl group(s); (C): an organic solvent having a boiling point of 100° C. or higher; and (D): water.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a three-part bleaching composition and method comprising pigments in a third composition. It has unexpectedly been found that an third composition comprising pigments increase the contrast between bleaching composition and keratin fibers to a degree which allows for a more accurate judgement of the desired end point of bleaching during the bleaching process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition comprising one or more oxidizing agent, one or more sugar and/or one or more polyethylene glycol and having a pH in the range of 1 to 5.

Abstract: The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention, which is a one-agent type or a multi-agent type hair cosmetic composition, contains, the following components (A) to (D): (A): a compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, a glyoxylic acid hydrate, a glyoxylate salt, and a glyoxylamide; (B): a phenolic compound having an electron-donating group on at least one m-position and having a hydrogen atom on at least one of the o-positions and the p-position, wherein the electron-donating group on the m-position may form, together with an adjacent carbon atom, a benzene ring optionally substituted with hydroxyl group(s); (C): a direct dye; and (D): water.

Abstract: The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention, which is a one-agent type or a multi-agent type hair cosmetic composition, contains, the following components (A) to (D), the component (C) content, relative to the total composition of the hair cosmetic composition, being 0.1 mass % or higher and lower than 20 mass %: (A): a compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, a glyoxylic acid hydrate, a glyoxylate salt, and a glyoxylamide; (B): a phenolic compound having an electron-donating group on at least one m-position and having a hydrogen atom on at least one of the o-positions and the p-position, wherein the electron-donating group on the m-position may form, together with an adjacent carbon atom, a benzene ring optionally substituted with hydroxyl group(s); (C): an organic solvent having a boiling point of 100° C. or higher; and (D): water.

Abstract: The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention, which is a one-agent type or a multi-agent type hair cosmetic composition, contains, the following components (A) to (D): (A): a compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, a glyoxylic acid hydrate, a glyoxylate salt, and a glyoxylamide; (B): a phenolic compound having an electron-donating group on at least one m-position and having a hydrogen atom on at least one of the o-positions and the p-position, wherein the electron-donating group on the m-position may form, together with an adjacent carbon atom, a benzene ring optionally substituted with hydroxyl group(s); (C): a thickening polymer, showing viscosity of 100 mPa·s or higher when measured as a 10 mass % aqueous solution, at 20° C., within at least a part of pH region of 4 or lower, and using a B-type viscometer; and (D): water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating hair wherein the hair is semi permanently shaped and subsequently reshaped with the application of an aqueous composition comprising catechin and/or resorcinol and their derivatives.

Abstract: The hair treatment method includes the following steps (i) to (iii) for dyeing hair and at the same time deforming hair semi-permanently or permanently: (i) a step of dyeing hair through a hair treatment including applying a dye to the hair, (ii) a step of applying the following components (A), (B), and (C) to the hair, (A): one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, a glyoxylic acid hydrate, a glyoxylate salt, and a glyoxylamide; (B): a phenolic compound having an electron-donating group on at least one m-position and having a hydrogen atom on at least one of the o-positions and the p-position, wherein the electron-donating group on the m-position may form, together with an adjacent carbon atom, a benzene ring optionally substituted with hydroxyl group(s); (C): water, and (iii) a step of heating and shaping the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition comprising one or more oxidizing agent, one or more sugar and/or one or more polyethylene glycol and having a pH in the range of 1 to 5.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition comprising at least one hydrophobic dye which provides improved mixing of such composition with an alkalizing composition prior to use and/or application such as onto hair.