Abstract: An improved aqueous human hair relaxer composition is disclosed that contains effective amounts of active human hair straightening ingredients and excipients, and having a pH value of about 12 to about 14, whose improvement comprises the incorporation of a dissolved or dispersed discoloration-inhibiting effective amount of alpha-hydroxy-C1-C6 sulfinate of Formula I, below, where R1, R2 and M substituents are defined within. A method of using such a composition to straighten human hair without the discoloration to grey or white hair that normally accompanies relaxation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for dyeing/bleaching hair, includes the steps of applying to the hair at least one strip of adhesive material in a direction which is longitudinal to the hair, in such a way to form and retain by means of adhesion a random lock of hair; lifting the lock of hair to be dyed/bleached so as to isolate it from the rest of the hair; turning over the strip with the lock of hair adhering to it; dyeing/bleaching the lock of hair; protecting the dyed/bleached lock of hair; waiting for the color to develop; and removing the strip.

Abstract: Agents for coloring keratinic fibers, containing (a) at least one compound of formula (I), and (b) at least one lecithin are disclosed and described.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a hair coloring process which allows visualization of the color to be achieved prior to coloring hair using a sheet (1) comprising two or more areas (2) having each different natural hair color.

Abstract: The present application provides preparations for changing the color of keratinic fibers, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one color-changing agent, at least one soap, at least one non-ionic surfactant of formula (I), in which R1 denotes an alkyl or alkenyl residue having 5 to 21 carbon atoms, R2 denotes a C2-C4 monohydroxyalkyl residue, and R3 denotes hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl residue or a C2-C4 monohydroxyalkyl residue, and at least one propellant wherein the preparation is in the form of a foam, and a proportion of gas in the foam is at least 50% by volume.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is a method for dyeing human keratinous fibres, which consists in applying a dyeing composition using a container comprising a removable applicator comprising a permeable material through which the composition can pass, the composition being applied by bringing the applicator into contact with the dry or wet fibres, the said composition comprising at least one aqueous dispersion of particles of hybrid hydrophobic film-forming acrylic polymer, at least one linear block silicone copolymer and at least one pigment. The method according to the invention makes it possible to obtain a coloured coating which is persistent towards shampooing operations or washing operations and which leaves the treated fibres individualized, with an improved cosmetic feel; the treated fibres being the hair (roots, sidelocks); non-head hair (beard, moustache); eyelashes or eyebrows.

Abstract: The present invention describes a hair treatment application system, comprising at least one or more hair treatment compositions (15) having a viscosity of from 3,000 cPs to 150,000 cPs and a hair treatment application device (1) comprising a first plate (10) and a second plate (20) positionable in a juxtaposed relationship when said hair treatment application device (1) is in a closed state. The hair treatment application device (1) is characterized by having a first zone comprising at least one absorbent substrate (40) on the internal surface (101) of said at least said first plates (10) and a second zone (50) on said internal surface (101) which is free of said absorbent substrate (40). Said at least one absorbent substrate (40) has a median pore radius of from 300 microns to 3,000 micron. The present invention describes also methods of treating the hair with said hair treatment application system (10) and kit comprising said hair treatment application system.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (1) or formula (2). The compounds are useful for the dyeing of organic materials, such as keratin fibers, wool, leather, silk, cellulose or polyamides, especially keratin-containing fibers, cotton or nylon, and preferably hair, more preferably human hair. (1) (2).

Abstract: A colouring composition comprising: (i) at least 0.0001 wt % of a water-soluble dye compound containing one or more sulfonate and/or carboxylate groups; (ii) at least 0.1 wt % urea; (iii) from 0.1 to 2.5 wt % of a thiol; (iv) less than 0.5 wt % ammonia; and (v) less than 0.5 wt % sulfite ions.

Abstract: A method of treating hair, a hair treatment kit for extemporaneous preparation of hair treatment compositions, a recipient for applying hair treatment compositions, and use thereof are provided. The invention provides a superior hair treatment performance such as a superior hair colouring and/or bleaching performance, particularly for providing superior root to tip treatment evenness.

Abstract: Method for colouring hair wherein a first hair colouring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a second hair colouring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein the pH of the second hair colouring composition is lower than the pH of the first hair colouring composition.

Abstract: Method for colouring hair wherein a first and a second hair colouring composition are applied to the hair, wherein the concentration of the oxidative dye precursors and the concentration of the alkalizing agents and the concentration of the oxidizing agents comprised in the second hair colouring composition is lower than in the first hair colouring composition.

Abstract: Method for colouring hair wherein a non-diluted hair colouring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a diluted hair colouring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein a dilutant composition comprising water and/or a non-aqueous liquid is added to the non-diluted hair colouring composition to obtain the diluted hair colouring composition.

Abstract: Method for colouring hair wherein a first hair colouring composition comprising one or more direct dyes is applied to a first region the hair and a second hair colouring composition is applied to a second region of the hair, wherein the pH of the second composition is lower or higher than the pH of the first composition.

Abstract: Method for treating hair wherein a first hair treatment composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a second hair treatment composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein the pH of the second hair treatment composition is higher than the pH of the first hair treatment composition.

Abstract: Method for colouring hair wherein a non-diluted hair colouring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a diluted hair colouring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein a dilutant composition comprising a non-aqueous liquid is added to the non-diluted hair colouring composition to obtain the diluted hair colouring composition.

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: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or lightening keratin fibers, comprising the step of extemporaneously mixing at the time of use two compositions (A) and (B) and of applying the said mixture to the said fibers; the said mixture comprising at least 25% by weight of fatty substances relative to the total weight of the composition obtained from the mixing of two compositions (A)+(B); with: —(A) representing a composition in direct emulsion form whose content of oil(s) ii) is at least 30% by weight relative to the weight of composition (A), and comprising: i) at least one nonionic surfactant that is solid at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure, with an HLB ranging from 1.5 to 10; ii) at least one basifying agent; Hi) optionally at least one additional surfactant other than the solid nonionic surfactants (i), iv) optionally at least one dye; and —(B) representing a composition comprising at least one chemical oxidizing agent.

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. The present invention also relates to compositions and methods to simultaneously neutralize and color relaxed hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azomethine-type direct dyes with a tri-aromatic unit having the following formula (I): and their use for colouring keratin fibres, particularly human keratin fibres such as the hair. The invention also relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres comprising, in a suitable medium for dyeing, such direct dyes. Another subject of the present invention is a method for dyeing keratin fibres using said dyeing composition. Finally the present invention also relates to precursors for these direct dyes.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition, method, a device and a system of an applicator pen having a unique liquid pigment to provide instant drying on a hair strand and temporary hair coloration until a first wash. In one embodiment, a hair coloring kit includes a liquid pigment having a first property that enables the liquid pigment to dry upon contact with a hair surface, and which exhibits a second property through which the liquid pigment is removable from the hair surface upon a first wash with a shampoo material, and an applicator pen to apply the liquid pigment to the hair surface through a capillary action through which the liquid pigment is extruded through the applicator pen onto the hair surface. The liquid pigment is removable from a skin adjacent to the hair surface when washed using the shampoo material.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an oxidative dyeing composition having especially mild properties to the scalp. The object of the present invention is an oxidative dyeing composition for hair comprising at least one dyestuff and Avena sativa (oat) meal extract.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a hair dyeing composition comprising an anionic sugar surfactant which delivers long lasting colouration to human hair. The object of the present invention is an aqueous hair dyeing composition comprising one or more oxidative dyes and at least one anionic sugar surfactant. Suitable and particularly preferred anionic sugar surfactant is lauryl glucose carboxylate and its alkali metal salts such as sodium and potassium.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents include a synergistic combination of selected fatty acid amides and selected silicones.

Abstract: Agents for coloring and/or matting keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, include in a cosmetic carrier at least one specific substituted 1,4-diaminoanthraquinone derivative of formula (I), wherein the residues (R2, R4) mutually independently denote a grouping of formula (II). The cosmetic method of using these agents can be for producing intense blue shades and for matting keratin fibers.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents include a synergistic combination of selected fatty acid amides and further selected hydroxycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to direct dyes of azomethine type of formula (I) below; and also to the use thereof for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair. The invention also relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, comprising such direct dyes in a suitable dyeing medium. Similarly, a subject of the invention is a process for dyeing keratin fibres using the said dye composition, and also a device comprising the same. Finally, the present invention also relates to precursors of these direct dyes.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an oxidative dyeing composition having especially mild properties to the scalp. The object of the present invention is an oxidative dyeing composition for hair comprising at least one dyestuff and allantoin and/or its derivative.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a hair dyeing composition comprising an anionic sugar surfactant which delivers long lasting colouration to human hair. The object of the present invention is an aqueous hair dyeing composition comprising one or more hair direct dyes and at least one anionic sugar surfactant. Suitable and particularly preferred anionic sugar surfactant is lauryl glucose carboxylate and its alkali metal salts such as sodium and potassium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, comprising: one or more oxidation dyes; one or more basifying agents; one or more non-oxyalkylenated fatty substances that are liquid at room temperature in a content of less than or equal to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; one or more oxidizing agents; one or more oxyethylenated fatty alcohols with a number of oxyethylene units of greater than or equal to 10; one or more oxyethylenated fatty alcohols with a number of oxyethylene units of less than 10; one or more non-oxyethylenated fatty alcohols that are solid at room temperature; and one or more cationic polymers. The present invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres using such a composition, and also to a kit for preparing the said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair colour composition, in particular a hair colour composition comprising a flavonoid, a catalyst consisting of iron (II) or cobalt (II) complexed to a non-proteinaceous heterocyclic macrocycle ligand composed of pyrrole or pyrroline subunits, and either a hydrogen peroxide generator or 0.0001 to less than 1.5% w/w hydrogen peroxide. The flavonoid is selected from the group consisting of flavones, isoflavones, flavans, isoflavans, flavanones, flavonols, flavan-3-ols, dihydroflavon ol, flavanonols, proanthocyanidins, aurones, chalcones, dihydrochalcones, flavonolignans, and derivatives thereof, wherein the hair colour composition has a pH of 4.5 to 8.0, preferably 5.5 to 7.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quinone direct dyes of formula (I) below, organic or mineral acid or base salts thereof, tautomeric forms, optical isomers or geometrical isomers thereof and/or solvates thereof: and also to the use thereof for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair. The invention also relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, comprising such direct dyes in a suitable dyeing medium. Similarly, a subject of the present invention is a process for dyeing keratin fibres, using the said dye composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic device comprising: a support and a composition, carried by the support, for dyeing or bleaching the hair, said composition having a formulation that varies depending on the position on the support, so as to allow shaded dyeing or bleaching to be produced on the hair by transfer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specific heterocyclic couplers which are cationic 7-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives of formula (I) for dyeing keratin fibres such as the hair: in which formula (I): R1 to R6, CAT+, An?, and Ra to Rb are as defined in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising the use of one or more metal catalysts chosen from transition metal salts and rare-earth metal salts, and mixtures thereof and a composition (I) comprising at least 10% by weight of one or more fatty substances different from fatty acids, one or more oxidation dyes and one or more oxidizing agents.

Abstract: A quick and convenient method for coloring hair is disclosed. According to an embodiment, a hair dye applicator is provided. The hair dye applicator includes two containers that can be locked together prior to use. Each container can include at least one hair dye component. In one embodiment, a first container can include a hair color component while the second container can include a developer.

Abstract: Dyeing process using a natural dye on keratin fibers that have undergone permanent reshaping The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, in which: a) an aqueous alkaline composition comprising one or more alkaline agents in an amount such that the pH of the composition is greater than at least 10 is applied to the said fibers, or a reducing composition comprising one or more reducing agents and then an oxidizing composition are applied to the said fibers, b) the said fibers are optionally rinsed, c) optionally, the treatment is neutralized, and the fibers are washed with shampoo and rinsed, d) optionally, the fibers are dried or left to dry, e) a dye composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more natural dyes is applied to the said fibers, f) optionally, the fibers are washed and rinsed, g) the fibers are dried or left to dry.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition comprising at least one oxidizing, at least one alkyl or alkanol amine, urea, at least one carbonate salt and at least one natural triglyceride. Composition comprises furthermore hair dyes.

Abstract: Hair was coated with polymer-containing fluid and then hot pressed to form a composite of hair and a polymer film imprinted with a nanopattern. Polychromatic light incident on the nanopattern is diffracted into dispersed colored light.

Abstract: Dyes, compositions comprising dyes and methods for using the same are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for altering the color of hair, comprising treating the hair with a pre-alkalizing composition and then treating the hair with a color-altering composition comprising at least one first oxidizing agent chosen from peroxides, persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, peracids, bromates, their salts and mixtures thereof, and further optionally comprising at least one fatty substance and/or thickening agent, and/or at least one second oxidizing agent. The methods may further optionally comprise applying onto the hair a coloring composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one dye compound chosen from oxidative dye precursors, and direct dye compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for altering the color of hair, comprising treating the hair with a pre-alkalizing composition and then treating the hair with a color-altering composition comprising at least one direct dye and at least one oxidizing agent chosen from peroxides, persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, peracids, bromates, their salts and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for altering the color of hair, comprising treating the hair with a pre-alkalizing composition and then treating the hair with a color-altering composition comprising at least one lift-enhancing agent, at least one oxidative dye precursor, at least one oxidizing agent chosen from peroxides, persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, peracids, bromates, their salts and mixtures thereof, and optionally, at least one direct dye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-compartment device or kit for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres, such as the hair, comprising a first compartment including a dyeing composition (A) comprising one or more oxidation dyes and one or more alkaline agents and a second compartment including a composition (B) comprising one or more oxidizing agents; the said device also comprising one or more self-foaming agents having a boiling point of at least 1° C. present in at least one of the compositions (A) and/or (B). The invention also relates to a ready-for-use self-foaming dyeing composition and to a method for dyeing keratinous fibres employing this composition.

Abstract: The present specification provides for a cosmetic agent for coloring keratinic fibers. The agent includes, in a cosmetic carrier at least one color imparting compound and at least one modified starch. The modified starch is modified by propylene oxide, has an average molecular weight between 50 and 2500 kiloDaltons (kDa), and has a propylene oxide content between 0.1 and 20.0 wt % based on the weight of the modified starch.

Abstract: A hair treatment process for providing dispersed colors by light diffraction including (a) coating the hair with a material comprising a polymer, (b) pressing the hair with a pressing device including one or more surfaces, and (c) forming a secondary nanostructured surface pattern on the hair that is complementary to the primary nanostructured surface pattern on the one or more surfaces of the pressing device. The secondary nanostructured surface pattern diffracts light into dispersed colors that are visible on the hair. The section of the hair is pressed with the pressing device for from about 1 to 55 seconds. The polymer has a glass transition temperature from about 55° C. to about 90° C. The one or more surfaces include a primary nanostructured surface pattern.

Abstract: Processes for lightening keratinic fibers are provided. In an exemplary process a ready-to-use lightening composition is produced by, immediately prior to application, combining a composition (A) comprising an alkalizing agent, a composition (B) comprising an oxidizing agent, and a composition (C) comprising a peroxo salt, and then mixing. The ready-to-use lightening composition is deployed from a foam dispensing vessel and distributed onto the fibers. The ready-to-use lightening composition is left on the fibers for a period of about 1 to about 60 min. and is washed out of the fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing and/or lightening keratin fibers such as the hair, using i) at least one cationic direct dye bearing a disulfide, thiol or protected thiol function especially of formula (I) as defined in the description and ii) water vapor. The invention also relates to the use i) of at least one cationic direct dye bearing a disulfide, thiol or protected thiol function combined with ii) water vapor, for dyeing and lightening keratin fibers, and to the use of water vapor for grafting onto keratin fibers dyes bearing a disulfide, thiol or protected thiol function. The process used and the use of thiol, protected thiol or disulfide dyes combined with water vapor makes it possible especially to obtain a long-lasting coloration on keratin fibers without the use of a reducing agent and without odor.

Abstract: A hair applicator comprises a body, a flexible member, and a means of transferring a center of the flexible member. The flexible comprises bristles, which may be arranged in a circular pattern and/or of differing lengths. The hair applicator may also contain a means of adjusting the initial position of the center of the flexible member. A user may apply an appropriate amount of hair coloring composition within the bristles of the flexible member. When the center of the flexible member is moved, the shape of the flexible member is changed which causes the bristles form to a conical shape which may be used to grasp strands of hair. The user may comb the hair coloring composition throughout the length of the hair and effectively highlight the desired hair strands, although other suitable applications will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for coloring and highlighting hair are provided. The hair coloring system includes a removable hair strand support member and a fastener removably attached to the hair strand support member, wherein the removable hair strand support member is comprised of plastic.