Abstract: A method for determining a user-specific hair treatment by determining and inclusion of the degree of damage of hair is provided. To this end, initially, with the aid of near-infrared and/or infrared spectra of the keratin fibres of an individual, the amino acid oxidation product content is determined and a degree of damage is derived from it via a calibration model. Individual treatment advice that is based on the determined degree of damage is issued.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a female masturbation device for improving sexual experience. The female masturbation device includes a housing. A cavity is arranged on the housing. A vibrating diaphragm is arranged on a bottom portion of the cavity. The vibrating diaphragm is fixedly connected to the bottom portion of the cavity or is integrally formed with the bottom portion of the cavity. A vibrating driving mechanism is arranged inside the housing. The vibrating driving mechanism is configured to drive the vibrating diaphragm to reciprocate. A swinging head is formed on the vibrating diaphragm. The swinging head extends along a direction of an opening of the cavity.

Abstract: A station for the treatment of hair, comprising: a washbasin (2), provided with a seat (21) for enabling a user to rest his/her neck and a drain (9) for draining the water from the washbasin (2); a dispenser (3) for dispensing steam inside the washbasin; a spray head (8) with an attached mixer tap (81) for dispensing hot or cold water; a cover (4) associated with the washbasin (2) to take on at least a closed position, in which it defines, together with the washbasin (2) a working space (V), and an open position; wherein the cover (4) comprises a window (41) to enable the users face to protrude outside of the working space (V). The cover (4) comprises a pair of openings (42) arranged to enable insertion of an operator's hands inside the space (V).

Abstract: A method for reshaping, in particular for straightening, keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a pretreatment agent containing amino-functional silicone(s) with terminal hydroxyl group(s) is applied onto the keratinic fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are treated in the damp or dried state with a reshaping agent which, relative to the weight of the reshaping agent, contains 0.05 to 20 wt. % of alkali metal hydroxide(s), (iv) the fibers are optionally straightened with a comb or a brush during the reshaping treatment, (v) the fibers are shampooed with a shampoo which has a pH of 2.5 to 6.5, rinsed and neutralized, (vi) the fibers are optionally subsequently additionally mechanically deformed with exposure to heat, distinctly minimizes the negative consequences of reshaping, in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: An apparatus for styling hair includes a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode. An electrolyte reservoir can be disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and is configured to maintain a volume of an electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode. A control module is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the second electrode. The control module is operable to bias the first electrode at a first potential and the second electrode at a second potential to create an electrical potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electrical potential difference is configured to produce an electrolysis zone in the electrolyte disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electrolysis zone is configured to style hair disposed in the electrolysis zone between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.

Abstract: A permanent wave treatment method is provided in which the difference between wet and dry wave shape is small. A first permanent wave agent is applied to swell and soften hair wound around a rod, the first permanent wave agent is rinsed off, a chemical agent spray member 42 is moved back and forth inside a hood 2 while uniformly spraying the entire hair with a chemical agent comprising an intermediate treatment agent that contains ascorbic acid salt; while heating with a blower 12, the ascorbic acid salt is adhered to the hair wound around the rod, and the moisture is maintained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol hairspray product. The product comprises: a pressurisable container comprising a container wall which encloses a reservoir for storing a hairstyling formulation and a liquefied gas propellant; and a spraying device attached to the container for dispensing the hairstyling formulation from the reservoir of the container. The spraying device comprises a valve and a nozzle and the valve comprises a valve body, a stem and a spring means. The valve body houses an insert and the insert comprises an insert orifice and at least two channels. The channels are tangentially disposed about the insert orifice. Also the valve body comprises at least two vapour taps. Furthermore the insert orifice is capable of being in liquid communication with the hairstyling formulation in the reservoir.

Abstract: A hair management process includes washing the hair and scalp, towel drying the hair and leaving the hair damp, applying an oil composition to the scalp, applying hair moisturizer to the hair and scalp, covering the hair with a cap, removing the cap and applying hair moisturizer to the hair, applying hair mousse on top of the moisturizer and styling the hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one silicone-organic polymer hybrid compound; at least one nonionic film forming polymer; at least one amphoteric film forming polymer; and a neutralizer. The present invention also relates to methods for imparting shape to or maintaining the shape of hair wherein the composition provides style memory, strong hold and good shine, while at the same time, providing smoothness and a natural feel to the hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating hair, the method comprising the following steps: applying a composition to the hair, the composition comprising one or more active ingredients selected from the following: hair conditioning agents; reducing agents; organic or inorganic bases; hair dyes; abrasive solid particles; and moisturizing agents; and combing the hair using a motor-driven combing device (10) comprising spikes that are driven in an oscillating motion.

Abstract: A hair treatment device or tool to chemically treat a section of hair for highlighting, frosting, perming, coloring, decoloring, straightening, neutralizing, relaxing, conditioning and the like comprising a member or body of lightweight, flexible, resilient, washable, porous, absorbent foam or fabric including at least one hair section treatment channel formed therein extending from the surface thereof to receive a section of hair therein coated or covered with a treating chemical to isolate the section of hair during treatment and absorb excess chemical from the section of hair being treated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for separating a hair bundle of hair from the remaining hair for a hair bundle effect such as highlighting, the tools are structured to be applied to hair through a slit and into a through hole, the through hole then holds the hair bundle to receive the hair effect compared to the whole head of hair.

Abstract: A hair care composition containing inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, and/or relaxing hair, and a method for using the hair care composition a hair care composition containing an inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, defrizzing, curling and/or relaxing of hair, and its method of use in a variety of hair care products, e.g., straightener solution, shampoo, conditioner, color binding treatment, volumizing treatment, a combination thereof, etc. The hair care composition is formaldehyde-free, even when heated.

Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.

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: Provided are a device and a method for styling hair capable of reducing damage to hair, maintaining the elasticity and texture of the hair, and keeping the hair style for a long period of time. The hair styling device is equipped with an arm body 2 having an arm 2A and an arm 2B connected to each other, an oscillation means 3, and an oscillator 9. The arm body 2 is constituted such that it can retain or release the hair. The oscillation generated from the oscillation means 3 has a predetermined frequency from 1 to 20000 Hz. The oscillator 9 is constituted such that it can slide along the length direction of the arms 2A and 2B and at the same time can transmit the oscillation from the oscillation means to the hair retained by the arm 2 while sliding.

Abstract: A protective glove and a method of straightening hair are disclosed. In one embodiment, the protective glove includes: (1) a first finger and a second finger for adjacent fingers of a hand, (2) a thermal shield located at least along an inner section of the first and second fingers and (3) a combing system including comb teeth located along the inner section of the first finger.

Abstract: One subject of the invention is a method for making up eyelashes, consisting in: a) coating the eyelashes with a deposit of at least one composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one compound enabling the composition to attain, in the at least partially dry state, a modulus of rigidity Gp greater than or equal to 1 GPa, b) in the presence of a stimulus to which said compound is sensitive, placing a shaping tool in contact with the thus coated eyelashes so as to modify the curvature of the eyelashes, said contact being maintained until the modulus of rigidity Gp of the composition is at least equal to 1 GPa, the stimulus being chosen so that the modulus of rigidity of at least 1 GPa is obtained in a time t that is less than the time t0 that would be needed to obtain it by leaving the deposit to dry at room temperature.

Abstract: A method and device for administering minoxidil and other topical solutions to the scalp. The method entails administering a minoxidil preparation through a manifold that fits over the scalp of a patient, and placing a moisture barrier over the scalp for a period of time effective to enhance absorption of the minoxidil preparation by the scalp.

Abstract: A method of styling hair comprising the steps of i) applying to the hair a hair treatment cream composition comprising: a) a blend of MQ resin and polydiorganosiloxane; and b) hydrophobically modified cellulose ether. ii) combing and/or styling the hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for treating keratinous fibers comprising coating the keratinous fibers with a reducing agent, rinsing the keratinous fibers, coating the keratinous fibers with a cosmetic composition comprising at least one non crystalline or semi-crystalline fixing polymer, and/or at least one cerid, and/or at least one sterid, raising the temperature of the keratinous fibers, and coating the keratinous fibers with an oxidizing agent. This method may make it possible to achieve a hair style with an excellent hold which is durable over time.

Abstract: A hair holder includes a flat tube having a sheet which forms a first side and a sheet which forms a second side. A hair bundle can be inserted from an opening at one end of the tube toward an opening at an other end of the tube. The sheet which forms the first side of the tube is more extensible in the length direction of the tube than the sheet which forms the second side of the tube. The sheet which forms the second side of the tube has a Taber stiffness of 0.4 mNm or higher. The sheet which forms the first side has an extensibility of at least 15 times an extensibility of the sheet which forms the second side under a load of 5 N.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the ultrasound enhancement of hair treatments, and to compositions and kits relating to said method. The invention further relates to ultrasonic devices for use in the methods.

Abstract: The disclosure provides ready-to-use cosmetic compositions for relaxing keratin fibers in a cosmetically acceptable medium free of polyhydroxylated alkane, containing, as a relaxing agent, an imine not belonging to the hydroxide family. The disclosure also provides kits containing compartments to be placed in contact to form the ready-to-use compositions, and processes using these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the Anti Release (A/R) treating method of cap net for wig, particularly, to the A/R treating method of the cap net for the wig which is capable of the natural connection between nets by binding the thread for anti releasing with a given portion of the net, enhancing the touch feeling in touching with the skin at the location including the girth of the cap net for wig, the connection portion between cap nets, and the front line of cap net, and preventing the releasing of the net in net cutting.

Abstract: A method for electrochemically dyeing, highlighting or tinting hair is provided which includes first applying to the hair an oxidative dye precursor mixture containing a primary intermediate having a standard Redox potential that is less than about 1V. This precursor mixture on the hair in then contacted with an electrode system that has sufficient voltage to electrochemically oxidize the primary intermediate to produce a colored dye through a coupling reaction. A system or kit for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for electrochemically dyeing hair is provided which includes first applying to the hair an oxidative dye precursor mixture containing a primary intermediate having a standard Redox potential that is less than about 1V. This precursor mixture on the hair is then contacted with an electrode system that has sufficient voltage to electrochemically oxidize the primary intermediate to produce a colored dye through a coupling reaction. A system or kit is described for carrying out the method.

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: An apparatus and method for curling hair using sheets of paper is shown and described in detail. Two sheets of paper are used to fold a locket of hair and attach the hair adjacent the user's scalp for curling. The curlers are disposable after use. Each sheet is folded in a unique pattern to hold the hair during curling and to connect the sheets together. The method permits the user access to curlers during travel.

Abstract: The present invention entails a hair coloring kit that enables a person to mix or formulate a plurality of different hair color compositions. The kit includes a base composition or hair spray, a group of color concentrates, and a dispenser. One or more of the color concentrates is mixed with the base composition in the dispenser to form a hair coloring composition of a particular color. Thereafter, the formed hair coloring composition can be sprayed onto the hair of a person.

Abstract: An improved towel has at least a top edge and first and second side edges, and contains an improvement, which includes a slit cut into the towel, the slit extends partially into the towel from the top edge and is disposed substantially parallel to the side edges, the towel further includes a reinforcement means located on the towel substantially adjacent to an end point of the slit, and an attachment means coupled to two corners of the towel.

Abstract: The invention is the use of a chelating agent with an ultrasonic device for the treatment of hair and other fibers. The treatment device includes an ultrasound generator, a comb device responsive to the generated ultrasonic waves, a reflector for reflecting the incident ultrasonic waves disposed on the distal end of the comb device, and a chelating agent preferably disposed within the treatment device. The treatment device efficaciously dispenses the chelating agent and ultrasonically treats the fiber.

Abstract: A hair integration apparatus and method of attachment thereof is provided. The hair integration apparatus is comprised of a cap-like base that has numerous spaced, hair pull-through openings located on its side and rear faces. The hair integration is attached to a wearer's scalp when a continuous band of material contained around the perimeter of the cap is adhered to the wearer's head. The top face of the cap does not contain any hair pull-through openings and is instead made of a breathable material to allow for the release of heat from the wearer's body.

Abstract: A method for treating a hair shape comprising the steps of: subjecting hair to softening treatment by applying or spraying a softening agent or applying a hair-treating agent, and giving vibration of predetermined frequency of not exceeding 20 KHz being lower than a frequency of ultrasonic wave to hair to give a desired shape to hair. It is possible to cause cutting of cystine linkage, salt linkage, hydrogen linkage or the like in keratin of the hair, which was hard to be done in a conventional permanent treatment, to every portion of hairs by making an effect of the first liquid (softening agent) being sufficiently exhibited in permanent treatment.

Abstract: A method of increasing hair volume includes applying a hair clip to the roots of the hair. A chemical solution is applied to at least part of the hair that is in the clip. After the first step of the chemical processing is complete, the hair is rinsed, with the hair clip still in place. Then the second step is applied. A hair clip to increase hair volume includes two arms that are pivotally connected. The arms have interior faces that oppose each other. At least one of the interior faces has texture to apply tension to the hair root. At least one of the arms has openings to allow the hair to be rinsed while the clip is still in place. A second method of increasing hair volume comprises applying hair spray to hair roots and applying a clip to the roots. The clip is left in place until the hair spray is dry. The clip can be applied before the hair spray. The clip can also be used on wet hair with gels, mousses, hairspray, etc. The clip is clipped into place and the hair may be air dried or dried under a dryer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair styling appliance comprising a handle portion and a heating portion with a preferably dome-shaped heating zone for heating and styling hair, and a cooling portion with a cooling zone for cooling the hair thus styled, wherein the difference in temperature between the surface temperatures of the heating zone and the cooling zone amounts to at least 80 kelvin and, more particularly, 100 kelvin. The present invention also relates to a method of styling hair, especially using a hair styling appliance with the above-mentioned features.

Abstract: This invention is a device for parting hair into a preferred style. The device has an extended point that is preferably a solid point and two handles that each hinge about the point such that the handles open and close in a jaw like fashion. The handles are preferably flattened elongated handles that are larger at the holding ends for easy operation and handling of the device. The tip is also preferably flattened and substantially co-planar with the handles or positioned at an angled of 45 degree or less relative to the plane of the flattened handles. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the handles section are connected together by a single hinge near or at the tip section of the device. Hair is parted into the preferred configuration by tracing the tip of the device through a section of hair with the handles in the closed position such that the hair flows over the handles and accumulates on the handles. The handles are then opened thus separating the hair and forming the part.

Abstract: A method of increasing hair volume includes applying a hair clip to the roots of the hair. A chemical solution is applied to at least part of the hair that is in the clip. After the first step of the chemical processing is complete, the hair is rinsed, with the hair clip still in place. Then the second step is applied. A hair clip to increase hair volume includes two arms that are pivotally connected. The arms have interior faces that oppose each other. At least one of the interior faces has texture to apply tension to the hair root. At least one of the arms has openings to allow the hair to be rinsed while the clip is still in place. A second method of increasing hair volume comprises applying hair spray to hair roots and applying a clip to the roots. The clip is left in place until the hair spray is dry. The clip can be applied before the hair spray. The clip can also be used on wet hair with gels, mousses, hairspray, etc. The clip is clipped into place and the hair may be air dried or dried under a dryer.

Abstract: A method for making integrally a vanity involves a first step in which a mirror frame with one side thereof being punched and pressed is arranged in a rotary receiving seat such that the unpunched and unpressed side of the mirror frame faces upwards and extends beyond the top of the rotary receiving seat. The mirror is then pressed by a press disk. The mirror frame is provided on a side edge thereof with a rolling wheel perpendicular to the rotary receiving seat. The rolling wheel is provided in the wheel rim thereof with an arcuate groove. The mirror frame and the press disk are actuated by the rotary receiving seat to turn, thereby enabling the protruded edge of the mirror frame to be pressed slowly by the rolling wheel such that the protruded edge is provided with a curved edge which is formed by the arcuate groove of the rolling wheel, and that the mirror is fixed by the point fastening. The rolling wheel and the press disk are then returned to their respective original position.

Abstract: A method of treating a tress of hair including waving of the tress of hair includes the steps of inserting the tress of hair with a required formation into a hollow device and then while retained in hollow device the tress of hair is treated with a chemical substance. Preferably for convenience of use the hollow device comprises an extendible tube (12, 60). One end of the tube is secured to the root end of a tress of hair and the tube is extended lengthwise. The tube is then returned to its unextended state while ensuring that the tress of hair is retained within the tube. Preferably the device comprises a base element (10, 50) secured to one end of the tube, an upper element (11, 51) secured to a second end of the tube and a body member (13, 52) located intermediate the upper element and the base element to locate the upper element relative to the base element and to provide a housing for the extendible tube (12, 60).

Abstract: A hair styling device comprising a handle having a first curler-interlocking element, a heatable curler, a second curler-interlocking element, and a clamp attached to the handle and extending therefrom. The clamp is adapted to grasp hair between the clamp and the curler. The clamp, the first interlocking element, and the second interlocking element are adapted to cooperatively secure the curler removably to the handle. Various embodiments for the interlocking elements are provided. The hair styling device may be part of a hair styling system further comprising a plurality of curlers and a heater for heating the curlers. There is also provided a method for curling hair with the hair styling system described.

Abstract: A pen-type chemical applicator is provided for making it possible to easily and discretely apply a chemical such as a hair grower or a cosmetic chemical. In the pen-type chemical applicator, a pen tip member is provided at a distal end portion of a sleeve-like pen-like body which may be gripped by one hand and which contains a liquid, semisolid, paste-like, sol-like, or gel-like hair grower; the hair grower ejects or soaks out to the pen tip member or in the vicinity of the pen tip member; and the sharpness of the pen tip member is set to a stimulus that does not give a feeling of pain to a scalp when the pen tip member is brought into contact with the scalp.

Abstract: A permanent wave end paper comprising an absorbent paper impregnated with at least one pH indicator whereby, when a length of hair to be permanently waved is rolled with a strip of the permanent wave end paper, the strip of permanent wave end paper exhibits a chromatic indication of whether the strip of permanent wave end paper and the length of hair have been saturated with a permanent wave liquid chemical. The permanent wave end paper may comprise a high purity cellulose paper impregnated with a wet strength resin such as urea formaldehyde or melamine. The permanent wave end paper may be included in a kit for imparting a permanent wave to hair that comprises in addition to at least one strip of permanent wave end paper a permanent wave lotion and a permanent wave neutralizing agent.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is disclosed a tool and method of use thereof in beading hair. The tool comprises a shaft having a needle tip at one end, a center section having bifurcated equal parts which form a convex section of the shaft having an aperture therethrough, and a second end having a tab serving as a bead stop and a hanger for the tool. In the method of the invention, beads are threaded over the needle tip and along the shaft to the tab. Hair is passed through the aperture in the shaft, and then one or more beads are slid upwardly along the shaft over the hair. A free end of the hair is then pulled backwardly through the aperture, leaving the bead(s) mounted on the hair.

Abstract: An applicator (10) for transferring color-altering material from a rigid substrate (12) to hair or fibers, and methods for making and using the same. The applicator (10) includes a first side (14) and a second side (16). A color-altering dye material (38), which is soluble in water and water-activated, is affixed to at least one of the sides (14,16) of the applicator (10). The applicator (10) is made of a material such as plastic (26), wood (28) or metal (30) and includes a handle (102) for grasping and manipulating the applicator (10) during use. The color of the dye material (38) can be the same, different, or a combination thereof. Use of the applicator (10) requires wetting the hair or fibers, and then wiping the water-activated color-altering material (38) against the hair or fibers.

Abstract: A method of rolling up short strands of hair in the process of giving a permanent wave to a person, a holding strip and a curling device including a curling rod used in the method are related. The holding strip is placed about a strand of hair such that the holding strip forms an extension of the strand of hair. The holding strip with the strand of hair fixed to it is rolled up by the curling device. For this purpose, the curling rod engages the holding strip at an end away from the persons's head and it is rotated and moved toward the head thereby rolling up the holding strip and strand of hair. The holding strip therefore serves as a roller for the strand of hair.

Abstract: A plurality of permanent rods are included which change color in response to a solution coming contact therewith for the purpose of indicating that the hair has the solution applied thereto.

Abstract: A color matched hair clip device with and without an unlocking key combination, and a method for adding and removing multiple hair extensions or tracks to a person's head without resorting to sewing or gluing as practiced conventionally. The hair clip device is made up of a comb element and a cover element which "Ziplocs".TM. with a locking guard element in the first embodiment. The U-shaped locking guard has a hooked sheath at each end. The cover element has two track snaps or hair extension holders under which the hair extensions are attached. The second embodiment dispenses with the locking guard and utilizes plastic snaps for both the hair extension holders, the comb teeth and the cover element for securing the hair extensions.

Abstract: A method for styling hair using a hair styling device which comprises a flat disk made of a flexible plastic material. The flat disk has a central core with an aperture of a size sufficient to permit a tress of hair to be pulled through it, and a plurality of arms radiating from the core. The tress of hair pulled through the aperture is then wound through the plurality of arms in a desired configuration.