Abstract: A product release system to atomize cosmetic hair compositions is described, which has (a) pressure-resistant packaging, (b) a capillary-containing spray head, and (c) a propellant-containing cosmetic composition, and wherein the composition contains at least one hair-conditioning ingredient, which is selected from cationic surfactants, amino surfactants, silicone compounds, fatty alcohols, oils, plant extracts, protein hydrolysates, amino acids, panthenol, panthenyl ethyl ether, sorbitol, betaine, and creatine. The atomization is done using the capillary. The capillary preferably has a diameter of 0.1 to 1 mm and a length of 5 to 100 mm. The spray rate is preferably 0.01 to 5 g/s. The composition can particularly be a gel, wax, or emulsion.

Abstract: A product release system to atomize cosmetic compositions is described, which has (a) pressure-resistant packaging, (b) a capillary-containing spray head, and (c) a propellant-containing cosmetic composition. The atomization is done using the capillary and the composition is non-fluid at 77° F. (25° C.) or has a viscosity greater than 0.0007 lb/in2 s (5,000 mPa s). The capillary preferably has a diameter of 0.004-0.04 in (0.1 to 1 mm) and a length of 0.2-4 in (5 to 100 mm). The spray rate is preferably 0.0004-0.2 oz/s (0.01 to 5 g/s). The composition can be, in particular, gel-like, waxy, or emulsion-like and used for the treatment of hair or skin.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a hair-treatment agent in the form of a two-phase gel, containing comminuted particles of a firm and shape-retaining gel based on a carrageenan-containing aqueous base in a fluid polyol matrix. The gel is a clear product with properties of a hair wax or hair cream and it can be dispensed, sprayed or foamed from a suitable container by means of a propellant.

Abstract: A method for producing a retrievable hairstyling using shape memory polymers is described. Here a composition is applied to the hair, said composition containing a shape memory polymer P or a macromer M that can be cross-linked to a shape memory polymer, the hair is arranged into a given (permanent) shape and said permanent shape is then fixed by means of chemical cross-linking of the macromer M under the formation of a shape memory polymer and/or under physical cross-linking of the polymer P. The polymer P and the macromer M are formed from block copolymers, each of which comprises at least a first block and at least two additional blocks. The first block is a polyol and is selected from polyethers, dimerdiol and derivatives derived therefrom, as well as from polyesters of dicarboxylic acids with diols. The additional blocks are polyesters of hydroxycarboxylic acids or their lactones.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is described, said composition having a content of a block polymer having at least a first block, which block is a polyol selected from polyethers, dimerdiol, derivatives derived from dimerdiol and polyesters of dicarboxylic acids with diols and at least two additional blocks, which blocks are polyesters of hydroxycarboxylic acids or lactones thereof.

Abstract: The wax composition for styling human hair provides hold, strength and rigidity, includes at least one wax and/or waxy material, and has a density of less than or equal to 0.9 g/ml, after being foamed in a fluid or softened state with a gas, preferably air or a non-reactive gas, such as nitrogen, so that it includes a bubble and/or pore structure. In the method for styling human hair this wax composition is applied to the hair and the hair is shaped with the wax composition applied to it.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for achieving a recallable hair deformation. A composition is applied onto hair, comprising at least one active agent, which, alone or in combination with further compounds, is able, after application to the hair and after carrying out the treatment of hair in accordance with the present invention, to provide a shape memory effect. The hair is brought into a defined (permanent) shape and the permanent shape is subsequently fixed by means of inducing a chemical or physical change of the applied agents, wherein after a desired or undesired deformation, the memory shape of the initial memory shape may be recovered by means of a physical stimulation. Suitable active agents are for example macromers which may be cross-linked to provide shape memory polymers, wherein the permanent shape is fixed by means of the chemical cross-linking of the macromer, providing a shape memory polymer, which possesses at least one transition temperature Ttrans.

Abstract: A hair wax product is made by a process, in which a solid wax composition is heated to melt or soften it and then foamed with a gas in a mixer that applies shear energy to it. The gas is preferably air or a non-reactive gas, such as nitrogen. The gas is introduced to the liquified or softened solid wax composition in a sufficient amount so that the density of the resulting hair wax product is less than or equal to 0.9 g/ml, preferably 0.6 to 0.8 g/ml. The hair wax product contains bubbles and/or pores having a size of from 0.0001 to 5 mm and has melting and softening properties such that rubbing it by hand is sufficient to remove a waxy portion from it and work the waxy portion into hair.

Abstract: A method for the provision of a recallable hair transformation using shape-memory polymers is disclosed. In this respect a composition which comprises a macromer or prepolymer which is cross-linkable to a shape-memory polymer is applied onto the hair and the hair is brought into a defined (permanent) shape and subsequently the permanent shape is fixed by means of the chemical cross-linking of the macromer or prepolymer under formation of the shape-memory polymer. The macromer or prepolymer contains segments which are cross-linkable by means of chemical bonds as well as thermoplastic segments which are not chemically cross-linkable. The shape-memory polymers do possess at least one transition temperature TTrans. In addition to the permanent shape of a hairdo a second (temporary) shape can be impressed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for achieving a recallable hair deformation. A composition is applied onto hair, comprising at least one first active principle or active complex, which, alone or in combination with further compounds, is able, after application to the hair and after carrying out the treatment of hair in accordance with the present invention, to provide a shape memory effect. The composition comprises at least one second active principle, which is a cationic agent. The hair is brought into a defined (permanent) shape and the permanent shape is subsequently fixed by means of inducing a chemical or physical change of the applied agents, wherein after a desired or undesired deformation, the memory shape of the initial memory shape may be recovered by means of a physical stimulation. In addition to the permanent hairdo, a second (temporary) shape can be impressed.

Abstract: The hair treatment composition contains preferably from 0.01 to 20 percent by weight of at least one N-hydroxyalkyl-O-benzyl chitosan and from 0.01 to 20 percent by weight of at least one other hair treatment effective ingredient. The at least one N-hydroxyalkyl-O-benzyl chitosan has at least one hydroxylalkyl group, preferably a hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl or hydroxybutyl group, and has from 2 to 20 carbon atoms. Various methods of treating hair with hair treatment compositions containing one or more of the N-hydroxyalkyl-O-benzyl chitosans are described.

Abstract: The hair gel composition contains a combination of at least one hair-fixing polymer and at least one polymeric gel former. The polymeric gel formers are homopolymers or copolymers built up from at least one type of monomer, which is an acrylamidoalkylsulfonic acid, a methacrylicamidoalkylsulfonic acid or a salt thereof, and from acrylate polymers with thickening action, which are built up from acrylic acid or methacrylic acid and at least one acrylic or methacrylic acid ester. The hair gel composition is suitable for a non-aerosol spray product for increasing hair luster and/or hold or fixing of the hair.

Abstract: The wax composition for styling human hair provides hold, strength and rigidity, includes at least one wax and/or waxy material, and has a density of less than or equal to 0.9 g/ml, after being foamed in a fluid or softened state with a gas, preferably air or a non-reactive gas, such as nitrogen, so that it includes a bubble and/or pore structure. In the method for styling human hair this wax composition is applied to the hair and the hair is shaped with the wax composition applied to it.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a hair-treatment agent in the form of a two-phase gel, containing comminuted particles of a firm and shape-retaining gel based on a carrageenan-containing aqueous base in a fluid polyol matrix. The gel is a clear product with properties of a hair wax or hair cream and it can be dispensed, sprayed or foamed from a suitable container by means of a propellant.

Abstract: A method of reducing the flyaway effect occurring during treatment of hair with a cosmetic composition is disclosed. According to this method an effective amount of an electrically conductive polymer is added to the cosmetic composition prior to treatment of the hair. Preferably the cosmetic composition is a shampoo or hair care composition, which contains from 0.001 to 5% of the electrically conductive polymer.

Abstract: Described is a cosmetic or dermatological agent in the form of a creamy permanent foam or in the form of a stable foamy cream which as a finished foam product is available in an appropriate container and can be dispensed therefrom. Preferred is a degree of foam-up of at least 10% and a density of the total mass of at the most 0.9 g/mL. The incorporated gas or the bubble structure produced remains stably contained in the mass even after storage of at least one week at room temperature (20° C.). The agent can be produced by preparing a liquid, foamable composition which at room temperature (20° C.) has a yield value, and subsequently or at the same time beating or foaming the composition with a gas.

Abstract: A testing device is used to establish the position of a notch or bump on a disk. The testing device has: a testing area for positioning at least one disk having an edge with a notch or bump; a light source for illuminating the edge of the disk; a first light sensor for receiving light of the light source reflected by the edge of the disk; a second light sensor for receiving light of the light source reflected by the notch or bump of the disk, if the notch or bump is located within a predetermined positional area; and an assessment unit for establishing, based on the light falling onto the first light sensor, whether a disk is positioned in the testing area and for establishing based on the light falling onto the second light sensor whether the notch or bump is located within the predetermined position.

Abstract: An apparatus for capturing scanning positions in printed images avoids waste. The apparatus has a substantially plane working face for at least one master copy or part of the master copy of the printed image. The apparatus includes further a measuring device coupled to the working face for generating coordinates of positions to be marked in the master copy in accordance with a relevant point of the working face corresponding to the marked position. Further, the apparatus includes a stop device for the defined alignment of the master copy relative to the measuring device, and a computer unit for processing the data of the obtained coordinates.

Abstract: The solid, form-stable gel for hair treatment contains an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic base; from 0.5 to less than 2 percent by weight of a carrageenan or a mixture of carrageenans and at least one carrageenan-amount-reducing additive selected from the group consisting of hair fixing polymers, amphiphilic associative thickeners, monoalcohols with 1 to 5 carbon atoms and polyalcohols with 2 to 5 carbon atoms. The carrageenan or mixture of carrageenans and the at least one additive are contained in the gel in respective amounts so that the gel is solid and form-stable, i.e. has a resistance of at least 0.15 N to a compressive force applied at 2000 and 65% relative humidity by means of an 8 mm diameter cylindrical piston that is depressed at a rate of 0.5 mm/s until a compression depth of 1 mm is reached after which the piston is removed at a rate of 0.5 mm/s.

Abstract: A testing device is used to establish the position of a notch or bump on a disk. The testing device has: a testing area for positioning at least one disk having an edge with a notch or bump; a light source for illuminating the edge of the disk; a first light sensor for receiving light of the light source reflected by the edge of the disk; a second light sensor for receiving light of the light source reflected by the notch or bump of the disk, if the notch or bump is located within a predetermined positional area; and an assessment unit for establishing, based on the light falling onto the first light sensor, whether a disk is positioned in the testing area and for establishing based on the light falling onto the second light sensor whether the notch or bump is located within the predetermined position.