Abstract: The sensory attributes of cosmetic compositions are very important to form positive consumer's perception of the product. The sensory attributes can vary significantly depending on the formulation employed. In the present invention, a particularly beneficial balance of attributes was attained to create a usable viscoelastric composition that can be poured as a liquid matter, handled as a solid matter and applied to hair as a styling and conditioning product. This composition comprises a unique blend of ingredients in an aqueous medium which achieves the desired results.

Abstract: By providing a certain oxidative primary and a certain oxidative coupler as an integral ingredients in hair coloring formulations, substantially improved and enhanced hair conditioning benefits are attained, providing a highly effective, hair coloring composition.

Abstract: A method and composition treatment is used to reduce post permanent odor in permed or waved hair. The malodor in permed hair is reduced by applying a leave-in aqueous treatment of pH 2.5-4.5 containing, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, polyquaternium-7, dimethicone and fragrance containing at least four components with water/octanol partition coefficient Log Kow or log P of 3-4.5 . The post permanent odor in hair is reduced by (1) minimizing any reactions of hair with residual chemical compounds in hair after the perming process or after the oxidation step and (2) lessen or suppress any odoriferous compounds by decreasing their vapor pressure and (3) depositing in hair long lasting fragrance components to mask or change the malodor to be more pleasant.

Abstract: An improved process and composition for straightening or waving hair is achieved combining ammonium bisulfite and ethanolamine sulfite in a single mixture which is maintained at a pH of between about 6.5 and 8.0. By employing the present invention, long lasting, waved or straightened hair is attained. Furthermore, using the hair waving/straightening composition and method of the present invention, the desired waving and/or straightening of hair fiber is achieved in a single step, without the need for a separate application of an oxidizing or neutralizing agent.

Abstract: By providing certain quaternary terpolymers as an integral ingredient in hair coloring formulations, substantially improved and enhanced hair conditioning benefits are attained, providing a highly effective, hair coloring composition which also provides conditioning benefits to the hair fibers. In addition, the conditioning benefits and effects are long lasting and capable of being retained by the hair fibers for up to four weeks.

Abstract: The sensory attributes of cosmetic compositions are very important to form positive consumer's perception of the product. The sensory attributes can vary significantly depending on the formulation employed. In the present invention, a particularly beneficial balance of attributes was attained to create a usable viscoelastric composition that can be poured as a liquid matter, handled as a solid matter and applied to hair as a styling and conditioning product. This composition comprises a unique blend of ingredients in an aqueous medium which achieves the desired results.

Abstract: By providing certain quaternary terpolymers as an integral ingredient in hair coloring formulations, substantially improved and enhanced hair conditioning benefits are attained, providing a highly effective, hair coloring composition which also provides conditioning benefits to the hair fibers. In addition, the conditioning benefits and effects are long lasting and capable of being retained by the hair fibers for up to four weeks.

Abstract: By operationally mounting a plurality of wafers or plates forming tumblers in an independent, separate, substantially closed container, and cooperatively mounting the plate tumbler container with a cylinder forming member, a unique cylinder lock system is attained which is easily and inexpensively manufactured, as well as quickly and easily re-keyed whenever desired. In the preferred embodiment, all of the plate tumblers which are desired for the particular lock construction are mounted in the substantially closed container, with each plate tumbler having the requisite spring means associated therewith. In addition, the plate tumbler holding container incorporates one aperture for each plate tumbler which allows the slot engaging fin of each tumbler to extend outwardly from the container for locking and unlocking association with the housing.