Abstract: The subject matter of the present disclosure are agents for oxidative hair lightening or hair coloring, containing from about 70-90% by weight of a total of % of water, alkalizing agent, optionally a colorant, and a certain mixture of a cross-linked copolymer of acrylic acid and non-ethoxylated esters of acrylic acid with linear C10-C30 monoalcohols, anionic surfactant and linear, saturated C8-C22 alkan-1-ol, and sodium polyacrylate, whereby the brightening or coloring agent obtains an application-technically optimal viscosity and the consistency of a gel-like cream with an excellent haptics.

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: 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: The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) from about 6% to about 20% of at least one nonionic surfactant; (b) from about 3% to about 10% of at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) from about 2% to about 8% of at least one anionic surfactant; and (d) from about 0.01% to about 5% of at least one cationic silicone, cationic silane, cationic silane oligomer, or a mixture thereof; wherein the amount of nonionic surfactant (a) present in the final composition is greater than the amount of the amphoteric surfactant (b), and the ratio of nonionic surfactant (a) to anionic surfactant (d) is at least 1.9:1; based on the weight percent of each surfactant in the final composition.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are a composition and a kit for coloring keratin fibers, and processes of their use. The composition includes a catechol-based color precursor.

Abstract: An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant.

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: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for keratin fibers, such as a composition for coloring hair or a composition for reshaping hair, comprising: (a) at least one phosphoric surfactant; (b) at least one non-ionic surfactant, (c) at least one polyol; (d) at least one oil; and (e) at least one alkaline agent. It is preferable that the cosmetic composition further comprises at least one higher alcohol. The present invention is useful because it does not generate odor while maintaining a level of cosmetic performance as comparable to that of conventional cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(ii); (iii) at least one direct dye; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (d) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (e) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: There is provided a head hair dyeing method using a two-part hair dye composition which contains a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide and a non-aerosol type foamer container for discharging a mixture solution of the first part and the second part as foam, the composition containing a surfactant in at least one of the first part and the second part, the method including discharging the mixture solution as foam, applying the foam to the head hair, and then re-foamed on the head hair.

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one dye chosen from oxidative dye precursors and direct dyes; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) rinsing the treated hair; (d) drying the treated hair; (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (f) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (g) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers, comprising (A) a 1-hexyl/heptyl-4,5-diaminopyrazole compound of the general formula (I), its physiologically compatible water-soluble salt, or mixtures thereof; (B) a pyridine compound of the general formula (II), its physiologically compatible water-soluble salt, or mixtures thereof; and (C) an oxidizing agent. wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein and a=1 or 2.

Abstract: An oxidative dyeing composition comprising (A) a 1-hexyl/heptyl-4,5-diaminopyrazole compound of the general formula (I), its physiologically compatible water-soluble salt, or mixtures thereof; (B) a benzene-1,3-diol compound of the general formula (II), its physiologically compatible water-soluble salt, or mixtures thereof, and (C) an oxidizing agent. wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein and a=1 or 2.

Abstract: An oxidative dyeing composition comprising a 1-hexyl-4,5-diaminopyrazole compound or a 1-heptyl-4,5-diaminopyrazole compound of formula (I) in combination with a 2-aminophenol compound of formula (II): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein and a=1 or 2. The composition provides good hair color intensity together with good wash and bleeding fastness.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers, comprising (A) a 1-hexyl/heptyl-4,5-diaminopyrazole compound of the general formula (I), its physiologically compatible water-soluble salt, or mixtures thereof; and (B) a benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylamine compound of the general formula (II), its physiologically compatible water-soluble salt, or mixtures thereof; and (C) an oxidizing agent wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein and a=1 or 2.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers, comprising (A) a 1-hexyl/heptyl-4,5-diaminopyrazole compound of the general formula (I), its physiologically compatible water-soluble salt, or mixtures thereof and; (B) a m-aminophenol compound of the general formula (II), its physiologically compatible water-soluble salt, or mixtures thereof; and (C) an oxidizing agent. wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are as defined herein and a=1 or 2.

Abstract: A multi-component packaging unit includes a first container containing a color changing preparation comprising, in a cosmetic carrier, a color-changing component and a second container packaged separately from the first container and containing an oxidizing agent preparation. The oxidizing agent preparation comprises at least two phases separated from one another. A first phase has an aqueous phase that comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a chemical oxidizing agent and an anionic polymeric thickener chosen from homo- and copolymers of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid. A second phase has a hydrophobic phase that comprises an oil chosen from paraffin oil, liquid carboxylic acid esters of C2 to C8 monoalkanol with a mono- or dicarboxylic acid, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device having one or more compartments, for dyeing keratin fibers, wherein a first compartment contains a dye composition free of oxidizing agent, comprising at least one hair dye and at least one polycondensate of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and optionally a second compartment contains an oxidizing composition. Also disclosed is an agent for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers, obtained by mixing a composition A comprising at least one alkaline agent with a composition B comprising at least one oxidizing agent, compositions A and/or B comprising at least one fatty substance free of carboxylic acid groups, at least one polycondensate of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and a system of nonionic surfactants, with a weighted HLB of greater than or equal to 8, the amount of fatty substance being greater than 20% of the total weight of the dyeing and/or bleaching agent.

Abstract: Methods for providing, at the discretion of the user, at least two different oxidative hair coloring compositions providing different level of lift based on a single tint component. The methods involve the use of a tint component, an oxidizing component and a third component comprising a non-ammonia alkalizing agent. The compositions may comprise little or no ammonia.

Abstract: There is provided a head hair dyeing method using a two-part hair dye composition which contains a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide and a non-aerosol type foamer container for discharging a mixture solution of the first part and the second part as foam, the composition containing a surfactant in at least one of the first part and the second part, the method including discharging the mixture solution as foam, applying the foam to the head hair, and then re-foamed on the head hair.

Abstract: A method levels hair color, especially lighter colored hair or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast—difference in color—between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. The method comprises at least two parts wherein one part being the part not closer to scalp which is artificially color changed to a lighter color by means of lightening and/or coloring and/or bleaching than the other part closer to scalp which is preferably undamaged and has its natural color, wherein hair is optionally shampooed and optionally towel dried and the part directly at the scalp, preferably undamaged and preferably has its natural color, is applied a composition resulting from mixing two compositions, A and B, prior to application.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a two-part hair cosmetic for hair dyeing or bleaching which includes a first agent containing an alkaline agent and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide and a squeeze container for discharging a mixed solution of the first agent and the second agent. The first agent or second agent contains a foaming agent. The mixed solution thereof has a viscosity (25° C.) of from 1 mPa·s to 100 mPa·s. The ratio between the total volume of the first and second agents and the inner volume of the container body is in the range of from 0.30 to 0.60.

Abstract: Oxidative hair coloring compositions comprising a non-ammonia alkalizing agent, such as monoethanolamine, and hydrogen peroxide in a specific ratio. The compositions of the invention have a relatively high lift power for relatively low hair damage. The compositions may comprise little or no ammonia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of leveling color of hair comprising applying to the hair a composition resulting from mixing two compositions, A and B, prior to application, wherein composition A is an aqueous composition and comprises at least one oxidizing agent and has an acidic pH, and a composition B is a substantially anhydrous composition and comprises at least one compound with bleaching effect and has a pH between 8 and 12, wherein the application processed for up to 10 min at a temperature between 20 and 45° C. before rinsing and optionally drying steps.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are a natural coloring formulation for coloring hair, and methods of its use. The coloring formulation includes a catechol-based precursor and an oxidizing agent. Additionally an alkalizing agent may be present. The formulation is substantially free of organic solvents, co-solvents and diluents.

Abstract: Provided is a hair treatment composition capable of imparting good manageability and excellent hair feel to the hair upon finishing permanent wave or hair dye treatment. The hair treatment composition has the following components (A) and (B): (A) a compound represented by the following formula (1): R1O—(PO)n(EO)m—R2 (1) wherein R1 represents a linear or branched C8-12 alkyl or alkenyl group, PO represents a propyleneoxy group, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group, n represents an average addition mole number and is from 1.5 to 5.0, m represents an average addition mole number and is from 0 to 1.0, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and (B) at least one selected from keratin reducing agents, oxidizing agents, alkaline agents, and dyes for hair dye, wherein a content of an R1OH wherein R1 represents a linear or branched C8-12 alkyl or alkenyl group is 300 ppm or less.

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one dye chosen from oxidative dye precursors; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (d) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (e) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: Cosmetics for oxidatively dyeing and/or lightening keratin fibers, especially human hair, containing, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one oxidant chosen from hydrogen peroxide and/or the solid addition products thereof attaching to inorganic or organic compounds, at least one alkanolamine of formula (I), NH3-x(CH2CH2OH)x(I), where x is one of the numbers 1, 2, or 3, and at least one alkanolamine of formula (II), where R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl group, or a C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl group or R1 and R2 form a ring along with the carbon atom of the alkano-lamine, said ring having 4 to 8 ring atoms and optionally containing 1 to 2 heteroatoms, provided that R1 and R2 do not simultaneously represent hydrogen, wherein the cosmetic is ammonia-free.

Abstract: A soluble solid hair coloring article having anionic direct dye and one or more soluble porous solids containing nonionic surfactant, anionic surfactant, or a mixture thereof, such that the soluble porous solid has a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition and a method of levelling hair color especially the hair lighter colored or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast-difference in color-between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. Compositions comprising (1) at least one fatty acid salt, (2) an in-situ formed ammonium or substituted ammonium salt and (3) one or both of (a) cationic or cationizable surfactants and (b) a quaternary ammonium surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a method of levelling hair color, especially lighter colored hair or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast—difference in color—between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. The first objective of the present invention is an aqueous composition for levelling hair color comprising at least one fatty acid salt, preferably an in-situ formed ammonium salt, and one or more non-ionic surfactants at a total concentration between 5 and 30% by weight, calculated to total of the composition, and having a pH between 5 and 12, with the condition that non-ionic surfactant system has an HLB value not exceeding but including 10, calculated from the mol fraction of individual non-ionic surfactants excluding non-ionic silicone surfactants in the non-ionic surfactant mixture and individual HLB values of non-ionic surfactants.

Abstract: Compositions for treating keratin fibers comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one alkanolamine, at least one amino acid, and at least one cationic polymer. Also provided are methods of bleaching and/or coloring keratin fibers and multiple-compartment devices or kits for the implementation of these methods.

Abstract: A mixture of amides of the following formula (I) is disclosed wherein —R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; —R2 and R3 represent independently, a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms which is optionally hydroxylated, provided that R2 and R3 are not a hydrogen atom at the same time; -n has a value in the range of 0.2 to lower than 3; characterized in that said mixture comprises: -amides (a) of formula (I) wherein R represents a C6-C24 alkyl or alkenyl group having even number of carbon atoms and at least a 95 wt. % of linearity; and -amides (b) of formula (I) wherein R represents a C5-C23 alkyl or alkenyl group having odd or odd and even number of carbon atoms and a 35-85 wt. % of linearity; and cosmetic compositions comprising said mixture, particularly dying compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more alkanolamines, one or more basic amino acids and one or more additional alkaline agents chosen from aqueous ammonia; ammonium salts of acids whose pKa at 25° C. is greater than 4; alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal hydroxides, carbonates, carbamates and hydrogen carbonates. The present invention also relates to processes for bleaching and/or dyeing keratin fibers, and also to multi-compartment devices or ‘kits’ for performing these processes.

Abstract: Cosmetic preparation for keratinic fibers, particularly human hair, having two phases separated from each other, wherein one of the phases is an aqueous phase and the other phase a hydrophobic phase. These preparations contain at least one chemical oxidizing agent and at least one silicone oil. The agents, in their function as oxidizing preparations, are used as a developer preparation for oxidation dyes or brightening agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capillary composition comprising at least particles of pumice, at least one silicon containing quaternary ammonium groups, and at least one non-siliconised polymer.

Abstract: There is provided a head hair dyeing method using a two-part hair dye composition which contains: a first part containing a first part stock solution and a propellant, the first part stock solution containing an alkali agent and a surfactant; a second part containing a second part stock solution and a propellant, the second part stock solution containing hydrogen peroxide and a surfactant; and two aerosol containers for respectively discharging the first part and the second part as foam, the method including respectively discharging the first part and the second part as foam from the containers, applying the foam mixture to the head hair, and then re-foaming the mixture on the head hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers formed by: a first composition (A) comprising at least one basifying agent, and a second composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, wherein at least one of the two compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one fatty substance not containing any carboxylic acid functional groups, the total amount of fatty substances in the mixture of compositions (A) and (B) representing at least 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the mixture of these compositions, and at least one of the compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one sequestrant chosen from those of formula (I) and acids thereof: The present disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing and/or bleaching keratin fibers using the agent, and to a kit containing thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for coloring and/or bleaching keratin fibers, consisting of: a first composition (A) comprising at least one alkalizing agent, and a second composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, wherein at least one of the two compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one fat selected from liquid hydrocarbons, such that the at least one fat is present in a mixture of compositions (A) and (B) in an amount of at least 20 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the mixture, and further wherein at least one of compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one reductone optionally in a form chosen from acids, salts, and esters. The present disclosure also relates to a method of coloring and/or bleaching keratin fibers employing the agent, as well as a kit containing it.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition used for dyeing, bleaching, or destaining hair contains diglycerin, 1,3-butylene glycol, and polyethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition used for dyeing, bleaching, or destaining hair contains a fatty acid ester, a linear-chain higher fatty acid, polyethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of 6,000 or more, an alkaline agent, and an oxidizing agent. The fatty acid ester is an ester of a fatty acid having a carbon number of 10 or less and an alcohol.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition used for dyeing, bleaching, or destaining hair contains amino-modified silicone, dimethicone, and polyethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition comprising a thiol/disulfide fluorescent dye comprising a heterocycle, and to a dyeing process which has a lightening effect on keratin materials, in particular keratin fibers, especially human keratin fibers such as the hair, using said composition. It similarly relates to novel thiol/disulfide fluorescent dyes and to uses thereof in lightening keratin materials. This composition makes it possible to obtain a particularly resistant and visible lightening effect on dark keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition comprising a thiol/disulfide fluorescent dye comprising amino groups, and to a dyeing process which has a lightening effect on keratin materials, in particular keratin fibers, especially human keratin fibers such as the hair, using said composition. It similarly relates to novel thiol/disulfide fluorescent dyes and to uses thereof in lightening keratin materials. This composition makes it possible to obtain a particularly resistant and visible lightening effect on dark keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair coloring and hair bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent, a specified gel network thickener system comprising a specified tertiary system, a cationic polymer and a mica and or titanium oxide. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colorant and bleaching compositions which deliver lift, lightening and color, whilst minimizing damage which are easy to manufacture and which improve adhesion of the composition to the hair roots.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of lightening and/or colouring human keratin fibers using at least one first composition comprising at least one specific aminosilicon compound and at least one oxidizing composition. It also provides a composition containing less than 10% by weight of water comprising at least one specific aminosilicon compound and at least one fatty substance. It provides, lastly, a multiple-compartment device in which at least one compartment comprises the abovementioned composition, and at least one other compartment comprises an oxidizing composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring and hair bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent, a specified gel network thickener system comprising a specified tertiary component system, and a polysaccharide and a polyol. The compositions surprisingly provide hair colourant and bleaching compositions which deliver lightening and colour which are easy to manufacture and improve adhesion of the composition to the hair roots.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least two anionic surfactants comprising at least one amide group in their molecules. The first object of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising at least two anionic surfactants comprising at least one amide group in their molecules and substantially frees of alkyl sulphate and alkyl ether sulphate surfactants. The two anionic surfactants comprising at least one amide group in their molecule is preferably selected from surfactants of the following structure wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl chain with 7 to 17 C atoms, R2 is H or a methyl, R3 is H, COO?M+, CH2COO?M or COOH, n is 0 to 2, X is COO? or SO3? and M is independent from each other H, sodium or potassium. The cleansing composition comprise furthermore amphoteric and non-ionic surfactants.

Abstract: Provided is a two-part hair dye composition, including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol type foamer container for discharging a mixture solution of the first part and the second part as foam, in which the mixture solution contains the following components (A) and (B): (A) 0.1 to 10% by mass of a nonionic surfactant, and (B) 0.1 to 5% by mass of a cationic surfactant, and the mass ratio of the component (A) to the component (B) (content of the component (A)/content of the component (B)) is 1 to 100.