Abstract: The invention relates to novel 4-hydroxyindole derivatives comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being selected from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring, and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use as a coupler for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, to the dyeing compositions comprising them, and to the methods of oxidation dyeing which employ them.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a direct dye A−D=D−B. This hair dye composition has markedly high hair dyeing power, has less color fade over time and undergoes a small change in the color tone of the dye even after storage.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a direct dye (1), (2) or (3). This hair dye composition has markedly high hair dyeing power, has less color fade over time and undergoes a small change in the color tone of the dye even after storage.

Abstract: A storage stable, re-usable hair coloring composition comprising: (a) an oxidizing agent; and (b) an oxidative hair coloring agent; wherein the pH of each of (a) and (b) is in the range of from about 1 to about 6 and wherein the combined mixture of (a) and (b) has a pH in the range of from about 1 to about 5 and wherein both (a) and (b) are capable of being stored at low pH, either separately, or, once mixed, for at least 1 month at room temperature and wherein the resultant color delivered to the hair (Delta E) is up to about 75%, preferably up to about 85%, more preferably up to about 90% and most preferably up to about 95% of the total color delivered to the hair (Delta E) from a mixture of (a) and (b) on mixing. The products are storage stable and re-usable and can provide excellent hair coloring and in-use efficacy benefits in combination with improved color retention potential after storage at room temperature.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor chosen from 1-(4-aminophenyl)-pyrrolidines and acid addition salts thereof, and at least one thickening polymer comprising at least one sugar unit. Dyeing methods and devices using said compositions.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibres, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibres: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme; (b) at least one nonionic guar gum; as well as to processes for treating keratin fibres, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair, using this composition.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a direct dye (1). This hair dye composition has markedly high hair dyeing power, has less color fade over time and undergoes a small change in the color tone of the dye even after storage.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a direct dye (1). This hair dye composition has markedly high hair dyeing power, has less color fade over time and undergoes a small change in the color tone of the dye even after storage.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one enzymatic oxidizing system and at least one oxidation dye precursor chosen from the 1-(4-aminophenyl)pyrrolidine compounds and acid addition salts, of formula (I) and processes comprising such compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one enzymatic oxidizing agent and at least one oxidation dye chosen from the pyridine compounds and acid addition salts, of formula (I) and processes comprising such compositions.

Abstract: An oxidation dye composition for keratin fibres and in particular for human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in water, at least one oxidation dye precursor and optionally one or more couplers, characterized in that it also comprises a nonionic amphiphilic polymer containing at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit, and, therefore the invention also relates to the processes and dyeing devices using the oxidation dye composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base, at least one substituted meta-phenylenediamine as first coupler, at least one second coupler chosen from meta-aminophenols and meta-diphenols and at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme, and to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base, at least one substituted meta-phenylenediamine as first coupler, at least one second coupler chosen from meta-aminophenols and meta-diphenols and at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme, and to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for dyeing keratinous fibers, without significantly damaging the hair. According to the method of the present invention the fibers are treated in a dry state by contacting said fibers with at least one oxidoreductase and at least one dye precursor. In this way it is possible to dye, e.g. human hair, in a simple and efficient manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to substrates, which develops colour on oxidation of the general formula 1 1

Abstract: The present invention relates, firstly, to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition intended for treating keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers and more particularly human hair, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibers: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme; (b) at least one substantive polymer chosen from the group consisting of: (i) cationic cellulose derivatives; (ii) dimethyldiallylammonium halide homopolymers and copolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium halide and of (meth)acrylic acid; (iii) methacryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium halide homopolymers and copolymers; (iv) polyquaternary ammonium polymers; (v) vinylpyrrolidone polymers containing cationic units; (vi) mixtures thereof. The present invention also relates to processes for treating keratin fibers, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidation dye composition for keratin fibres, and in particular for human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor and optionally one or more couplers, characterized in that it also comprises a nonionic amphiphilic polymer containing at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit.

Abstract: The p-aminophenol derivative compounds of formula (1), or their physiologically compatible water-soluble salts: 1

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibres, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibres:

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base, 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine as coupler and at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme, and to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibers, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibers: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme; (b) at least one basic amino acid; as well as to processes for treating keratin fibers, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair, using this composition.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, containing at least one oxidation base and at least one coupler chosen from indolizine derivative comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains comprising at least one quaternized saturated ring, and aliphatic chains comprising at least one quaternized unsaturated ring. Methods of using these cationic indolizine derivatives as couplers for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in combination with at least one oxidation base, and to dyeing processes using them. Some of these cationic indolizine derivatives are novel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base, 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine as coupler and at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme, and to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: Novel oxidation bases comprising a benzene nucleus and a guanidine chain, a process for their preparation, their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, dye compositions containing them, and oxidation dyeing processes using them are described.

Abstract: Dye compositions comprising (1) at least one colorant chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes, wherein said oxidation dyes are chosen from bases, couplers, and bases and couplers, and (2) at least one nonionic compound of the formula R—(OCH2CH2)n—OR′, wherein R is chosen from C10-C30 alkyl groups, and wherein R′ is chosen from C10-C30 alkyl groups optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group, and n is an integer ranging from 1 to 100. One use of such compositions is for the dyeing of at least one keratin fiber, such as human keratin fibers like hair. Processes and devices for dyeing using the aforesaid compositions.

Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular of human keratinous fibers, such as hair, comprising 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol as coupler, in combination with at least one suitably selected oxidation base and at least one additional coupler chosen from suitably selected meta-aminophenols and meta-phenylenediamines, and the dyeing process employing this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of dyeing a material which involve contacting the material with a dyeing system which comprises: (a) a mixture of (i) an aromatic diamine and (ii) one or more of a naphthol and an aminonaphthalene and (b) an oxidation system comprising (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity or (ii) an enzyme exibiting oxidase activity on one or more of the compounds of mixture (a). The material may be a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of fur, hide, leather, silk or wool, or made of cationic polysaccharide, cotton, diacetate, flax, linen, lyocel, polyacrylic, synthetic polyamide, polyester, ramie, rayon, triacetate, or viscose.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as hair, comprising, in a dyeing medium, at least one oxidation dye, at least one thickening polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one fatty alcohol chosen from monoglycerolated and polyglycerolated fatty alcohols. Processes comprising such oxidation dyeing compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing keratin fibers, such as human keratin fibers like hair, comprising, in a dyeing medium, (1) at least one oxidation dye, (2) at least one thickening polymer comprising at least one fatty chain, and (3) at least one fatty alcohol comprising more than twenty carbon atoms. Processes comprising such oxidation dyeing compositions.

Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibres, in particular of human keratinous fibres, such as hair, comprising 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol as coupler, in combination with at least one suitably selected oxidation base, and the dyeing process employing this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel dibenzene oxidation bases containing at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, to dye compositions containing them and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base, at least one cationic direct dye and at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme, and to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: A hair dyeing composition achieving intensive, stable colorations, which can be varied by the addition of further coupling substances, contains an oxidation dyestuff system reacting with peroxide comprising a combination of a) 2-(2,5-diaminophenyl)ethanol of the water-soluble salts thereof, and b) 2,6-dichloro-4-aminophenol.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising, as oxidation base, at least one para-aminophenol, of formula (I) and/or at least one acid-addition salt thereof: in which: R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl radical or a C1-C4 trifluoroalkyl radical, R2 and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl radical or a C1-C4 monohydroxyalkyl radical, and X, Y and Z independently represent a carbon, nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur atom, wherein the bonds XY and YZ are single or double bonds; a dyeing process using these compositions, novel para-aminophenols and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Couplers for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula at least one coupler comprising a compound of the formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C1 to C2 alkyl and hydroxyethyl, R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, C1 to C3 alkyl, C1 to C3 alkoxy, C1 to C3 hydroxyalkyl and C1 to C3 hydroxyalkoxy, and X is O, S or NH.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, and in particular of human keratin fibres such as the hair, this composition comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base and bilirubin oxidase, in the presence or absence of at least one donor for the said bilirubin oxidase, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The hair dye composition contains a combination of oxidation dye precursors consisting of (a) 2-hydroxymethyl-p-phenylenediamine, 2-(2',5'-diaminophenyl)ethanol and/or 2-(2'-hydroxyethoxy)-p-phenylenediamine, (b) 2-(2',4'-diaminophenoxy)-ethanol, 1,3-bis-(2',4'-diaminophenoxy)propane, bis-(2',4'-diamino-phenoxy)-methane, 2-amino-4-((2'-hydroxyethyl)amino)-anisole, 1-(2'-aminoethoxy)-2,4-diaminobenzene, 2-(2'-hydroxyethoxy)-5-(methylamino)aniline, 2,4-diamino-1,5-bis-(2'-hydroxyethoxy)benzene and/or 1-(2',3'-dihydroxypropoxy)-2,4-diaminobenzene; and (c) at least one 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol compound having the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen a straight-or branched-chain alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight or branched-chain polyhydroxyalkyl group with 3 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, preferably comprising 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine as first coupler in combination with an oxidation base chosen from para-phenylenediamines of formula (I) and/or para-aminophenols of formula (II), as well as a second coupler chosen from meta-aminophenol derivatives of formula (III), as well as to the dyeing process using this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular of human keratinous fibers such as hair, with at least one 5-substituted 3,4-diaminopyrazole as an oxidation base, in combination with at least one meta-aminophenol halogenated at the ortho position of the phenol as a coupler, as well as a method of dyeing using this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the oxidative coloring of human hair. The compositions of the invention contain as a primary intermediate at least one aminophenol of the formulas: ##STR1## or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one pyrazolone coupler of the formulas: ##STR2## or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof. The compositions may also contain one or more other primary intermediates and conventional coupling compounds, in addition to an oxidizing agent and other components typically used in oxidative hair dye preparations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of dyeing a material, comprising (a) soaking the material in an aqueous solution which comprises one or more mono-, di- or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds; and (b) treating the soaked material in an aqueous solution with (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity or (ii) an enzyme exibiting oxidase activity on the one or more aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds; wherein the material is a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of fur, hide, leather, silk or wool.

Abstract: An oxidation dye composition for keratin fiberes, and in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor and optionally one or more couplers, characterized in that it also comprises a nonionic amphiphilic polymer containing at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit, and the invention also relates to the processes and dyeing devices using the said oxidation dye composition.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one suitably selected oxidation base, at least one meta-aminophenol as first coupler and 4-hydroxyindoline and/or at least one of the addition salts thereof with an acid as second coupler, and dyeing processes using this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dyeing composition for keratinous fibers and in particular for human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a suitable medium for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor chosen from 3-methyl-para-aminophenol, 2-methyl-para-aminophenol and 2-hydroxymethyl-para-aminophenol, and their addition salts with an acid; at least one coupling agent chosen from the 2-methyl-5-aminophenols of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R denotes hydrogen, methyl or ethyl or a .beta.-hydroxyethyl or .gamma.-hydroxypropyl group, and their addition salts with an acid; and as oxidation dye precursor, a para-aminophenol which is 2-substituted by a substituent which is different from methyl or hydroxymethyl, or one of its addition salts with an acid.

Abstract: A method or composition for dyeing keratinous fibres using as an oxidation dye precursor a 3-substituted para-aminophenol of formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents alkyl, alkenyl, mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl, cyano, cyanoalkyl, halogenoalkyl, aminoalkyl or alkoxyalkyl and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl, provided that when R.sub.2 is hydrogen R.sub.1 is not methyl or trifluoromethyl, and addition salts thereof with an acid.

Abstract: The novel primary intermediate, 1-(5-amino-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethane-1,2-diol and a method for producing same, are disclosed. The novel intermediate can be employed as a replacement for p-aminophenol in oxidation dye formulations.

Abstract: A 2-Substituted-1-naphthol of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or monohydroxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl couples with a primary intermediate of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or monohydroxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl to produce an oxidative dye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a permanent dyeing composition comprising a) above 0 to 1 mg enzyme protein per ml dyeing composition of microbial laccase, b) one or more dye precursor, and c) optionally one or more dye modifiers, the use of the dyeing composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, such as hair, fur, hide, and wool, and a method for permanent dyeing of keratinous fibers.

Abstract: Water-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion compositions are disclosed. The multiple emulsion compositions comprise an external aqueous phase optionally incorporating a surfactant system capable of forming liquid crystals as an emulsifier. The internal phase comprises a primary water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the primary emulsion comprises a first topically-active compound, a surfactant phase, an oil phase, and water.

Abstract: An oxidation dye composition for keratin fibre, in particular human hair, comprising at least one 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine as coupler, in combination with at least one suitably selected oxidation base, as well as the dyeing process using this composition with an oxidizing agent.