Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a two-component hair care agent including, separately from one another, an anhydrous carrier as a first component and, as a second component, an aqueous carrier. The anhydrous carrier includes a branched or unbranched alkane having a chain length of C10 to C30, a branched or unbranched fatty alcohol having a chain length of C8 to C22, an organic acid or an alkalizing agent and a pH sensitive color indicator. The aqueous carrier includes a cationic surfactant comprising an organic radical having a chain length of C12 to C30. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a method for the production of a cosmetic agent in which the first component and the second component are mixed together and the use of the two-component hair care agent for the care of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reshaping keratin-rich substrates while forming adherent flexible films contain emulsified or soluble mixtures of silanols and hemiaminals or the reaction products of silanols and hemiaminals including silylated hemiaminals. A method for treating split-ends in hair is also described.

Abstract: A method for the permanent shaping and color modification of keratinic in a single process includes the following steps. First, an aqueous composition, including at least one keratin-reducing compound and at least one alkalizing agent, is applied to the keratinic fibers and is left on the keratinic fibers for a period of 5 to 50 minutes at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. The keratinic fibers are rinsed, and optionally dried. Next, a composition including at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one oxidizing agent is applied to the keratinic fibers and the keratinic fibers are deformed. That composition is allowed to act for 10 to 35 minutes. An aqueous composition including at least one oxidizing agent, is applied to the keratinic fibers for 30 seconds to 15 minutes. The keratinic fibers are rinsed out, along with removal of the deformation aids.

Abstract: Method for simultaneously and permanently reshaping and coloring keratin fibers, particularly human hairs, in a single process in which the keratinic fibers are first waved by way of a foam-type waving agent (M1) and then lightened or colored by way of a foam-type coloring agent (M2). The permanent wave is simultaneously fixed by the oxidizing agent included in the oxidative dyeing agent. The method according to the invention brings about a uniform waving and coloring result and causes little or no damage to the hair.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Accordingly, the first object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt is applied onto hair and optionally processed up to 20 min and optionally rinsed off and subsequently a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Accordingly, the first object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt is applied onto hair and optionally processed up to 20 min and optionally rinsed off and subsequently a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein hair is optionally washed or wetted or shampooed and a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the two compositions comprise a thickening polyurethane polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates of a Cosmetic Kit and it composition to do a conformational change of the hairs (curling or straightening) and the respective methods of application, where the composition of the kit is as follows: Cleansing Shampoo, Transformation Cream (Base cream), Enzymatic Gel, Neutralizer, Conditioner and Finishing Fluid, that can be used also in extreme fragile curly hair acting specifically in the conformational change of keratin, mainly on its disulfide bonds where the Transformation Cream (Base cream) should be used together with Enzymatic Gel that have enzymatic activators and the proteolytics enzymes E.C.: 3.4.21.14—CAS# 9014-01-1 and INS1101i (Protemax® 580 L); E.C.: 3.4.21.62—CAS# 9014-01-1 and INS1101i (Prolav® 750); and, E.C: 3.4.24.28—CAS# 76774-43-1 and INS1101i (Protemax® NL600C) that when combined act in a specific and smooth way in the fibers. The invention also presents an application method of the products that compound the Kit (a Protocol).

Abstract: Compositions and processes permanent shape human hair for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. A composition for permanently shaping hair has at least one reducing agent or at least one oxidizing agent and a cross linked copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazol, 3-methyl-1-vinylimidazolium chloride and methacrylic acid. A process for permanent shaping hair wherein a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the compositions has a cross linked copolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a process for permanently reshaping keratin fibers comprising: a) placing the keratin fibers under mechanical tension by rolling keratin fibers on a tensioning device so as to form curls, b) applying a reducing composition to the keratin fibers, c) individually covering each tensioning device rolled with keratin fibers with a cover comprising at least one heat-insulating material so as to form at least one closed space above the keratin fibers, and e) heating the keratin fibers at a constant temperature ranging from 45 to 250° C., for a period of time ranging from 1 minute to 2 hours, wherein at least one of the tensioning device and the cover comprising at least one heat-insulating material further includes at least one heat source. Also provided is a kit for permanently reshaping keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the heat treatment apparatus which applies heat energy to chemical applied hair for hair treatment procedures such as perming or dyeing and the hair styling procedures using such apparatus. It involves transferring the heat energy to chemical applied hair by transferring heat to the metal member of heat transfer coefficient of 150 kcal/m2H° C. or more from the electric heater and then, transferring heat to the non-metal member with heat transfer coefficient of 0.20 kcal/m2H° C. or less. The procedure is characterized by the heat transfer by the contact between the non-metal member and chemical applied hair. Also, it provides various hair styling methods where a high temperature heat is applied to the hair, making the main ingredient of the hair, keratin, react to the heat and relax while the hair expands, allowing more active penetration and escaping of the dye.

Abstract: A method to gently and permanently relax or straighten hair utilizes a protease enzyme, and preferably the enzyme kerA. The hair is optionally treated with a swelling agent, after which it is treated with the enzyme in an aqueous solution. The hair is then physically manipulated, such as by ironing, to remove unwanted curl, wave, and or kink. The enzyme has the ability to cleave inter-peptide bonds, allowing the hair fiber to be relaxed or straightened with less damage to the fiber than would have occurred using traditional or existing straightening methods.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein hair is optionally washed or wetted or shampooed and a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the two compositions comprise a thickening polyurethane polymer.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Accordingly, the first object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt is applied onto hair and optionally processed up to 20 min and optionally rinsed off and subsequently a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of either naturally or chemically curled hair comprising at least one dipeptide. Accordingly, the present invention is on a composition for permanent shaping hair based on at least one reducing agent and at least one dipeptide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair based on at least one reducing agent and further comprising a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: A composition for permanent shaping and/or straightening hair is based on at least one reducing agent further comprising an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. The object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied onto hair and after processing of 1 to 30 min at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. rinsed off from hair and an intermediate composition comprising at least one ubichinone of the formula where n is a number between 1 and 10, and at least one salt and at least one oxidizing agent is applied onto hair and after processing of 10 seconds to 10 min and without rinsing off a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of a silicone copolymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C. colours and/or permanently shapes hair excellently and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair treated with such composition has less flyaway. Additionally it has been observed that hair coloured and/or permanently shaped more homogeneously from root to tips. The subject of the present invention is an aqueous composition for human hair comprising at least one alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of either naturally or chemically curled hair comprising a diamide compound. Accordingly, the present invention is on a composition for permanent shaping hair based on at least one reducing agent and a compound comprising at least two amide (diamide) groups in its molecule and at least one cationic polymer. Preferred diamide compounds are according to the general structure wherein R1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain with 1 to 12 C atoms which may be substituted with hydroxy and/or alkoxy groups, R2 is linear or branched alkyl chain with 1 to 5 C atoms, and R3 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain with 1 to 22 C atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride colours and/or permanently shapes hair excellently and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair treated with such composition has less flyaway. Additionally it has been observed that hair coloured and/or permanently shaped more homogeneously from root to tips. The object of the present invention is a composition for hair comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride. Cationic charge density of the polymer is preferably between 3 and 4 mEq/g and particularly 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: Process to simultaneously color and permanently restructure hair, wherein (a) an oxidative hair colorant is applied to the hair based on at least one developer substance and least one coupler substance, (b) the oxidative hair colorant is left on for 5 to 60 minutes, (c) the oxidative hair colorant is rinsed out of the hair, (d) an acidic intermediate treatment agent with a pH of from 2 to 6 is applied to the hair, (e) after an action period of from 1 to 10 minutes, the intermediate treatment agent is rinsed out, if necessary, and the hair is then rolled up onto curlers, (f) a keratin-reducing permanent restructuring agent is applied to the hair, (g) after an action period of from 1 to 30 minutes, the keratin-reducing agent is rinsed out, if necessary, (h) the hair is fixed with an oxidative material, (i) after an action period of from 3 to 15 minutes, the hair is rinsed with water, if necessary and then treated with an acidic rinse.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ready-to-use composition for permanently shaping keratin fibers comprising, as permanent shaping agent, at least one tetramethylguanidine, a kit comprising compartments comprising the contents of the ready-to-use composition, and also to a process for using this composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ready-to-use cosmetic composition for permanently shaping keratin fibers comprising, as the active permanent shaping agent, at least one amine chosen from secondary and tertiary amines. The present disclosure is also directed to a kit comprising the ready-to-use composition, and also to a process using this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ready-to-use cosmetic composition for relaxing keratin fibers comprising, as relaxing agent, at least one secondary or tertiary amine. Further disclosed herein are a kit comprising at least two compartments to be placed in contact to form the ready-to-use composition, and a process using this composition.

Abstract: The present invention includes a hair straightening formulation consisting of a hair fixative that will straighten the hair for at least 2-3 months after one application despite frequent washings of the hair as well as methods for obtaining said formulation. The formulation comprises as active ingredients one or more keratin hydrolysates and an aldehyde. Hair straightening system comprising shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided. The invention is further directed to a method for straightening hair using said formulation.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair comprising a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 2.5% by weight calculated to total composition and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair comprising at least one reducing agent at a concentration of above 2% by weight an aminated silicone emulsion comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and free from any cationic surfactant at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 2.5% by weight calculated to total composition and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions.

Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) pre-alkalizing the hair by contacting it with an alkaline composition having a pH of from about 8.0 to about 10.5 to form pre-alkalized hair; (b) optionally, rinsing the alkaline composition from the pre-alkalized hair; (c) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (d) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (e) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (f) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (g) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.

Abstract: A process for permanently deforming keratin fibers and compositions suitable for use in this process are provided. The process includes treating keratin fibers, before and/or after mechanically deforming the keratin fibers, with an aqueous reducing composition containing a keratin reducing substance, rinsing the keratin fibers with a rinse after contact with the reducing composition, and applying to the keratin fibers an aqueous fixing composition containing an oxidizing agent, where at least one of the reducing composition, the fixing composition, or the rinse is in the form of a two-phase or multiphase system. The two phase or multiphase system contains at least one oil component and/or at least one alcohol having limited miscibility with water and is capable of being converted at least temporarily with mechanical agitation into a homogeneous system for application to hair.

Abstract: The present invention includes a hair relaxing composition for the straightening of hair. The composition includes a calcium hydroxide and guanidine carbonate. The present invention further includes a method for using the hair relaxing composition with the addition of heat to straighten hair.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating the at least one hydroxide compound in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of keratin fibers. The at least one complexing agent is chosen from compounds comprising at least one group of formula (I) and salts thereof. Also disclosed is a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers and a multicompartment kit comprising an activating composition and at least one hydroxide compound.

Abstract: The two-component hair treatment product consists of one component (A) and another component (B). Component (A) contains an acid and component (B) contains a base. Less than 3 g of the base and/or acid are soluble in 100 ml of water at 20° C. The acid is preferably a dicarboxylic acid, such as sebacic, dodecanoic dicarboxylic acid or tetradecanoic dicarboxylic acid. The base is preferably ammonia, an alkyl amine or an alkylol amine. Prior to use in a method of permanent hair shaping or hair care, the components are mixed with each other to form a ready-to-apply mixture having an automatically continuously or gradually changing pH that changes within from one to 60 minutes so that damage to the hair due to high pH is avoided. For permanent shaping of hair the initial pH of 8 to 13 falls from about 1 to 4 pH units within from 10 to 30 minutes after mixing the components.

Abstract: The oxidative hair treatment composition is made by mixing several components immediately prior to application on the hair. One component contains dehydroascorbic acid, its derivatives or salts or their mixture, is anhydrous or contains up to 10% by weight of water, and is a powder, granulate or tablet or micro-encapsulated or a suspension and another component is an aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous alcoholic preparation. In order to avoid an unpleasant mercaptan odor and provide a uniform treatment the method for permanently waving hair includes putting the hair into the desired form, treating it with a keratin-reducing agent, and then rinsing it, after which it is treated oxidatively with the above-described oxidative treatment composition and rinsed once again.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the invention is a process for the permanent deformation of the hair comprising the successive application of a reducing composition and then of a neutralizing composition, at least one of these compositions comprising at least one cationic polymer, in which, before the application of the reducing composition, a third separate composition, which is distinct from the reducing and neutralizing compositions and comprises at least one anionic polymer, is applied to the hair in a preliminary way. The hair is rinsed, preferably only after having applied the (or at least one of the) composition(s) comprising the cationic polymer(s).

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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel vesicle-free composition for the first stage of a process of permanent reshaping of keratin fibres, this composition comprising, in a suitable cosmetic support, at least one compound of ceramide type in a specific amount and at least one reducing agent. The invention also relates to a novel process of permanent reshaping of keratin fibres using the composition defined above.

Abstract: Methods of permanent shaping and volumizing hair that are gentle and prevent overcurling are described. In one method using curlers to curl the hair, an alkaline permanent shaping composition having a pH of 7.6 to 11 and including a hair keratin-reducing substance is applied to the hair and allowed to act on the hair for 5 to 30 minutes at room temperature or for 2 to 20 minutes at an elevated temperature. Then the hair is optionally rinsed with water and subsequently with an acidic aqueous intermediate rinse, which has a pH of 2 to 6.5 and includes an aliphatic organic acid. Next the hair is wound onto curlers, after which the hair is allowed to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature or 20 minutes at an elevated temperature. After the resting period the hair is treated with an oxidant-based fixative, which can be a solution of hydrogen peroxide, and the curlers are removed. The hair is subsequently rinsed with water or washed with a shampoo to remove the fixative and combed into a hair style.

Abstract: An improved hair repair, styling, and straightening process wherein the optimal reaction point of the hair with the straightening solution is more accurately controlled and monitored. The hair straightening solution has a unique jell-like consistency to more completely and easily be rinsed from the hair. A unique pre-oxidizing set is applied to the hair by application of heat and compression while the hair remains in an elastic condition. The pre-oxidizing set provides the ability to make fine styling adjustments to the hair. A substantial improvement in straightening, styling, and repairing damaged hair is achieved.

Abstract: In the process for permanent shaping of hair, the hair is first rolled onto rollers and a permanent shaping composition based on a keratin reducing substance is applied to the rolled hair. The permanent shaping composition is allowed to act on the hair for 5 to 30 minutes and then rinsed out of the hair with water. The rollers are unrolled and removed from the hair and the hair is styled. During the styling the hair is combed into a desired shape with a comb, a brush or with the fingers, and at the same time or thereafter the tight hair end curl is transformed into a big curl wave with a comb, a brush or with the fingers and then the created hair style is dried at an elevated temperature. Alternatively the hair is combed into the desired hair style at elevated temperature by means of an appropriate device for hair styling at high temperature, particular a round brush heated electrically or by warm air or a round brush and a blow dryer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process by which smoothness, body and a permanent wave pattern can be imparted to multi-textured hair of all types, from hair having an excessively tightly curled appearance, such as Negroid hair, to hair having a straight appearance, such as Caucasian hair, with substantially less damage to the hair. The process of the present invention uniquely combines the use of two hair structure altering chemicals--an alkaline hydroxide (such as sodium hydroxide) and a thioglycolate reducing agent (preferably ammonium thioglycolate)--to harmoniously bring about a desired wave pattern in the hair. Using the Wave Balance Scale (a hair reference scale) of the present invention, a sodium hydroxide formulation is chosen based on the type and natural curl level of the hair. The sodium hydroxide formulation is applied to the hair for a time sufficient to relax the natural curl in the hair by breaking some of the sulfide bonds in the hair.

Abstract: A hair brightening process and aqueous hair brightening compositions therefor are disclosed effective for removing discolorations from hair which is undesirably discolored due to chemical processes and environmental exposure or natural aging to provide a substantially more natural tone. The hair brightening compositions of the invention comprise certain hair brightening activating salts and organic colorants as active brightening ingredients which surprisingly remove discoloration without imparting an unnatural tone to the hair. The inventive hair brightening compositions provide a significant improvement over conventional prior-art hydrogen peroxide-based hair brightening compositions in effectiveness, are less damaging to the hair, and more varied in their useful product forms. The invention is also directed to compositions and methods for alkali relaxing and brightening hair, especially naturally gray hair, and single-use kits comprising the inventive hair brightener compositions.

Abstract: A permanent-wave treatment method which can give a permanent-wave comfortably without using a cap or a turban, and a treatment auxiliary agent used in this method. The permanent-wave treatment method comprises a winding step of applying permanent-wave treatment liquid to hair and winding the hair around rollers, and a liquid drop prevention step of sprinkling a powdery treatment auxiliary agent on the wound hair so as to prevent the permanent-wave treatment liquid from dropping. The treatment auxiliary agent comprises powder which adsorbs or partially dissolves in permanent-wave treatment liquid, and serves to increase the viscosity of the powder-sprinkled permanent-wave treatment liquid and prevent the permanent-wave treatment liquid from dropping.

Abstract: A method for the same-day permanent waving and coloring of hair ("same-day" meaning during a twenty-four hour period and preferably during a single session of only a few hours), which can provide to the hair improved shape retention, color receptivity, color stability, color retention, color evenness, color depth, shine, strength, softness, luster, and/or elasticity. After initial preparation (shampooing, treating with a pre-wrap, and placing on rods if the hair is to be curled), the hair is processed using a waving agent (e.g., thioglycolate), the excess is preferably removed, contacted with a first composition, the excess preferably removed, optionally but preferably contacted with a second composition, heated to dry the hair, and then contacted with a coloring composition containing an oxidative colorant and an oxidizing agent, the oxidizing agent helping develop the color and rebond the hair. The first and second compositions each contain a biologically acceptable metal (preferably a polyvalent metal, e.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel adjustable diameter hair curler which is extremely lightweight, portable, and suitable for travel. The novel adjustable curler includes a substrate of a flexible material such as a plastic or fabric or backing material which may optionally include a thin spring steel lamination for added resilience. The substrate has a first planar side and a second planar side opposite said first planar side. Attached to the first side of the substrate are an array of hook-type elements from a hook and loop-type fastening system such as VELCRO.RTM. brand hook and loop fasteners available from Velcro Industries of Manchester, N.H. The hook-type elements are generally arrayed over the majority of the first side. Strips of engaging materials are provided on each side of the substrate to secure the adjustable curler in a cylindrical form having a selected diameter.

Abstract: A treatment process for the permanent reshaping of keratinous material, of the type comprising a reduction phase and an oxidation phase, the reduction phase being performed by application onto the keratinous material to be treated of a reducing composition containing at least one thiol, the keratinous material being impregnated with at least one manganese salt prior to/or during the reduction step, the process being characterized in that the keratinous material is treated, during or after the reduction phase and before the oxidation phase, in the presence of at least one agent which neutralizes the activity of the manganese salt in oxidation dyeing processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel pulverulent cosmetic compositions for bleaching hair, containing at least one oxidizing agent selected from peroxidized compounds, and at least one polymer selected from polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, a derivative of polyethylene glycol, and a derivative of polypropylene glycol, where the polymer is present in an amount of 10 to 27% by weight, the polymer is anhydrous and, at room temperature, both liquid and water-soluble. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of such compositions and to their use for bleaching hair.

Abstract: A process for treating keratinous material, in particular the hair, for the purpose of obtaining a permanent reshaping of the latter, in particular in the form of permanent-waved hair. The process includes the following steps: (i) a so-called "acidic composition" containing at least one carboxylic acid and/or one of the associated salts thereof is applied to the keratinous material to be treated, the pH of the acidic composition ranging from 2.