Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product refill (20) for a hair treatment device (1), comprising an applicator member that is saturated with liquid cosmetic product, with a degree of filling less than or equal to 90%, preferably less than or equal to 80%>, more preferably less than or equal to 70%, the degree of filling being defined as the ratio of the mass of cosmetic product in the applicator member divided by the maximum mass of cosmetic product with which the applicator member can be saturated.

Abstract: A device for treating at least one lock of hair, comprising: —at least one device (20) for applying mechanical stress to the hair, having a reception surface intended to receive the lock of hair, this surface being greater in width L in a direction perpendicular to said lock, —a microwave-proof chamber which is configured so as to receive the mechanical-stress-application device (20) and at least one part of the hair to be treated, —a microwave emission antenna (30) placed inside the chamber, this antenna extending axially over a distance D at least equal to L/2.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device (10) for treating the hair, comprising two arms (12, 4) that are able to move relative to one another between a first opened configuration for inserting hair between the arms (12, 14) and a second closed configuration for treating the hair, at least one of the arms (12, 14) comprising: —a shell, —a support housed in said shell, —a treatment plate supported by the support, —an electrical heating element received in a housing defined between the support and an inner face of the treatment plate, —a first sealing element sandwiched between the support and the treatment plate, —a second sealing element, wherein the second sealing element is sandwiched between the support and the shell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating the hair and to the corresponding application method, the device (2) comprising: —two arms (5, 6) that are able to move relative to one another between a moved-together configuration for treating the hair and a spaced-apart configuration for inserting hair to be treated between said arms, and —a system (18) for applying a product, comprising an applicator member (26) for applying the product, the application system (18) being mounted on one of the arms (5) and being able to move relative to said arm (5) between at least two positions generating, while the device (2) is being used to treat the hair, different respective application pressures of the applicator member (26) on the hair to be treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in: a) applying to said keratin fibers a composition containing at least one substance chosen from fatty substances, non-silicone polymers and surfactants, b) applying a mechanical tension to said keratin fibers, and c) exposing said keratin fibers under mechanical tension to microwaves, at a pressure ranging from 50,000 to 250,000 Pa, in the presence of at least one solvent in vapor form on contact with the keratin fibers and without there being complete drying of the keratin fibers throughout the entire exposure to the microwaves, the solvent(s) in vapor form being entirely generated by evaporating at least one compound present, before emission of the microwaves, on contact with the keratin fibers, step a) taking place prior to step c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating, especially styling, hair, comprising: a receptacle (25) containing a product to be applied, said product being contained in the receptacle in a fluid state; two jaws (3, 4) that are movable in relation to each other and can adopt a spread configuration for the insertion of a lock of hair therebetween and a closed configuration for treating the lock of hair, said jaws (3, 4) being movable along the lock of hair in said closed configuration; an application body (23) for applying the cosmetic product, carried by one of said jaws and suitable for coming into contact with the hair in the closed position; and a steam outlet (21) on the other one of said jaws, for exposing the hair engaged in the device to the steam.

Abstract: The appliance for treating the hair, having two arms to be closed over the hair to be treated, at least one of the arms carrying a refill of hair treatment product, the appliance having an electronic control circuit with an electronic memory, this circuit being designed to detect the closure of the arms and the fitting of the refill, the appliance having a steam generator for outputting steam onto the hair and at least one heated straightening plate, the appliance being designed to increment a variable in the memory during the use of the appliance after the refill has been changed and to pass into a downgraded mode of operation in which the operation of the steam generator and/or of the straightening plate is modified when the variable exceeds a first predefined threshold.

Abstract: Process for treating hair fibres, comprising: (i) combing said fibres, (ii) applying vapour to said fibres, the flow rate of vapour applied being strictly less than 1 g/min, (iii) hair shaping, by heat treatment without vapour, of the hair fibres by conduction and/or by radiation, steps (ii) and (iii) being separate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in: a) applying to said keratin fibers a composition containing at least one substance chosen from fatty substances, non-silicone polymers and surfactants, b) applying a mechanical tension to said keratin fibers, and c) exposing said keratin fibers under mechanical tension to microwaves, at a pressure ranging from 50 000 to 250 000 Pa, in the presence of at least one solvent in vapor form on contact with the keratin fibers and without there being complete drying of the keratin fibers throughout the entire exposure to the microwaves, the solvent(s) in vapor form being entirely generated by evaporating at least one compound present, before emission of the microwaves, on contact with the keratin fibers, step a) taking place prior to step c).

Abstract: A device for treating hair, including two arms configured to move relative to one another between a moved-together configuration for treating the hair and a spaced-apart configuration for inserting hair to be treated between the arms. At least one of the arms includes a seal.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition refill (20) for a hair treatment device (1), comprising an applicator member (26) initially saturated with liquid cosmetic composition and having an application surface (35) for the composition, said application surface (35) being intended to be placed in contact with a lock of hair during the treatment, and: when the quantity by weight of liquid cosmetic composition initially contained in the refill (20) is greater than 4 g, a discontinuous distribution of the cosmetic composition on the application surface (35) before the first use, with less than 90% of the application surface (35) occupied by the composition before the first use, or when the quantity by weight of liquid cosmetic composition initially contained in the refill (20) is less than or equal to 4 g, a continuous distribution of the composition on the application surface (35) before use, with more than 90% of the application surface (35) occupied by the composition before use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refill (10) for an appliance, notably a hair-shaping appliance, the refill comprising a fixing means able to collaborate with a complimentary member belonging to a receiving structure of the appliance, the fixing means of the refill comprising two profile elements (14, 15) able to engage in an insertion guide of the receiving structure and between them defining a space in which one or more members of the appliance are able to engage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in: a) applying to said keratin fibers a composition containing at least one substance chosen from fatty substances, non-silicone polymers and surfactants, b) applying a mechanical tension to said keratin fibers, and c) exposing said keratin fibers under mechanical tension to microwaves, at a pressure ranging from 50 000 to 250 000 Pa, in the presence of at least one solvent in vapor form on contact with the keratin fibers and without there being complete drying of the keratin fibers throughout the entire exposure to the microwaves, the solvent(s) in vapor form being entirely generated by evaporating at least one compound present, before emission of the microwaves, on contact with the keratin fibers, step a) taking place prior to step c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product refill (20) for a hair treatment device (1), comprising an applicator member (26) saturated with an aqueous composition, wherein the applicator member has a density of between 0.11 and 0.25 g/cm3 and the aqueous composition has a viscosity of between 4, preferably 5, and 100 centipoise, at 22° C. The invention also relates to a hair treatment device provided with such a refill.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product refill (20) for a hair treatment device (1), comprising an applicator member (26) impregnated with an anhydrous composition, notably an oil, wherein the applicator member has a density of between 0.11 and 0.25 g/cm3 and the anhydrous composition has a viscosity of between 100 and 600 centipoise, preferably between 100 and 500 centipoise, at 22° C. The invention also relates to a hair treatment device provided with such a refill.

Abstract: A device for treating at least one lock of hair, comprising: —at least one device (20) for applying mechanical stress to the hair, having a reception surface intended to receive the lock of hair, this surface being greater in width L in a direction perpendicular to said lock, —a microwave-proof chamber which is configured so as to receive the mechanical-stress-application device (20) and at least one part of the hair to be treated, —a microwave emission antenna (30) placed inside the chamber, this antenna extending axially over a distance D at least equal to L/2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refill (20) for an appliance for treating the hair, comprising: a reservoir (23) containing a haircare product and comprising a rigid or semi-rigid body (86) in contact with the product, and an end piece (53) for dispensing the product contained in the reservoir (23), a fluidic connection disposed between the dispensing end piece (53) and the reservoir (23), a support (83) for the dispensing end piece (53), the fluidic connection and at least a part of the reservoir (23), this support being produced in an integral manner, the refill (20) extending along a longitudinal axis (Z), the length (l) of the support (83), measured along said longitudinal axis (Z), being less than that (Lrech) of the refill (20).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for treating the hair, comprising: —a structure for accommodating a refill (10) of hair treatment product, —a steam generator for outputting steam onto the hair at a rate of less than 10 g/min, —a refill detection element that detects said refill when it is mounted on the accommodating structure, the device (1) being designed to pass into a refill-free mode if no refill (10) is detected by the detection element, the operation of the steam generator in this refill-free mode being different than its normal operation when a refill is present.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product refill (20) for a hair treatment device (1), comprising an applicator member that is saturated with liquid cosmetic product, with a degree of filling less than or equal to 90%, preferably less than or equal to 80%>, more preferably less than or equal to 70%, the degree of filling being defined as the ratio of the mass of cosmetic product in the applicator member divided by the maximum mass of cosmetic product with which the applicator member can be saturated.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device (10) for treating the hair, comprising two arms (12, 4) that are able to move relative to one another between a first opened configuration for inserting hair between the arms (12, 14) and a second closed configuration for treating the hair, at least one of the arms (12, 14) comprising: —a shell, —a support housed in said shell, —a treatment plate supported by the support, —an electrical heating element received in a housing defined between the support and an inner face of the treatment plate, —a first sealing element sandwiched between the support and the treatment plate, —a second sealing element, wherein the second sealing element is sandwiched between the support and the shell.