Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of hair care. More specifically, the present invention relates to the conditioning of hair after it has been oxidized in a coloring, bleaching or perming treatment. Superior conditioning is obtained by providing a cationic polymer to the hair while it is subjected to the oxidizing treatment, and then the oxidized hair is subjected to a conditioning treatment with a composition comprising a functionalized silicone.

Abstract: A composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of human keratinous fibers and in particular hair containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium based on water and at a basic pH, at least one oxidation dye and an alkalinizing agent containing at least one alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal or ammonium metasilicate and at least one alkanolamine, and the dyeing method using this composition.

Abstract: A composition, kit and process for dyeing hair fibers in a manner which inhibits color loss during subsequent shampooing involving contacting the hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) at least one dye component chosen from a direct dye and an oxidation dye, and wherein the dyed hair fibers inhibit color loss resulting from subsequent shampooing of the dyed hair fibers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for modifying aramid fibers so as to improve their capacity to be dyed, including the following steps: a) a step of treating said fibers so as to reduce the glass transition temperature Tg thereof to a value Tg1, in which Tg1 is lower than Tg; b) a step of contacting said fibers thus treated with a solution including nanoparticles at a temperature above or equal to Tg1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring kits and methods of use thereof which comprise an oxidative component, a colouring component, a conditioner component and a colour refresher component. The kits and methods of use thereof allow for the delivery of the required initial colour and shine to the hair but which further enable the maintenance of the colour over a longer time period without the need for an additional oxidative colouring event.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the dyeing keratin fibers especially human hair on the basis of an oxidation dyestuff precursor system reacting with peroxide and comprising additionally anionic direct dyes which provides long-lasting, intensive, vibrant colors. Hair dyeing composition of the present invention comprises at least one oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, optionally at least one coupling agent and at least one acidic direct dye. The compositions of the present invention do not comprise any cationic dyes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pre-treatment composition comprising at least one organopolysiloxane especially polysilicone-9 and to a process for application of the said composition, which has an acidic pH and is applied to hair, especially damaged hair, prior to hair colouration in order to improve the color intensity and at the same time to achieve durable hair color. pH of the pre-treatment compositions is from 2 to 7.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of hair care. More specifically, the present invention relates to the conditioning of hair after it has been oxidised in a coloring, bleaching or perming treatment. Superior conditioning is obtained by providing a cationic polymer to the hair while it is subjected to the oxidising treatment, and then the oxidised hair is subjected to a conditioning treatment with a composition comprising a functionalized silicone.

Abstract: Provided is a hair bleach or dye composition containing an amino-modified silicone, a highly polymerized silicone having a number-average degree of polymerization of 1000 or greater, a cationic polymer and an oxidizing agent. The hair bleach or dye composition of the present invention does not give a discomfort upon washing or shampooing of the treated hair, can bleach or dye the hair uniformly from root to tip without damaging the hair by this treatment, add to the hair a good color and luster, and a good feel of the hair, manageability and hair retention after drying, and is also good in durability of these effects and stability.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for dyeing keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers such as hair, comprising applying to the keratin fibers a dye composition comprising, as a direct dye, at least one organosilane compound chosen from compounds of formula (I): Also disclosed herein are dye compositions for dyeing keratin fibers comprising at least one organosilane compound of formula (I) and at least one oxidation base.

Abstract: The invention herein encompasses the use of aminosilicones to enhance the colour perception of artificially coloured hair. Also encompassed are compositions, a method of use, a kit-of-parts and an article of manufacture.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel hair dye compositions, novel leave-in conditioners, and novel leave-in conditioners with a hair coloring effect. Hair dye compositions, leave-in conditioners, and leave-in conditioners with hair coloring effect may include a styrene/vinylpyrrolidone copolymer emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coloring keratin fibers and a method of use thereof. The coloring composition contains at least one phosphate-based tenside of a particular formula, at least one conditioning component, and at least one dye and/or dye precursor.

Abstract: A preparation for coloring keratin fibers containing dyes and/or dye precursors, at least one silicone oil and/or silicone gum and at least one polymer which contains at least one monomer unit corresponding to formula (I): in which n is a number of 1 to 3 and Y is a physiologically compatible anion. Also disclosed is a method of applying this preparation to keratin fibers.

Abstract: A hair dye composition comprising a component (A), which is a specified long-chain acyl sulfonic acid salt anionic surfactant, in an amount of 0.1 to 10.0 wt. %; a component (B), which is an aliphatic alcohol, in an amount of 0.25 to 25.0 wt. %; and a component (C), which is an acid dye and/or a natural dyestuff. The hair dye composition is stable even in a strongly acidic region (pH 1.5 to 4.5) where it exerts a dyeing effect. It has an appropriate viscosity and provides excellent sensation upon use. Furthermore, the composition can be easily rinsed off after use thereof.

Abstract: Devices configured to permit the application of color to hair from a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition and methods relating to use of such devices are disclosed. The device includes a support, and a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition fixedly disposed on the support. The solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition includes a soap gelling agent such that the hair coloring composition retains its shape, and can be provided as a block having a predefined shape. These devices are not attendant with dripping as has been associated with prior art hair color applicators.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble polyorganosiloxane conditioning polymer, processes using this composition, and a device. Further disclosed herein is the use of compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble polyorganosiloxane conditioning polymer, for dyeing human keratin materials, for example artificially dyed and/or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a tightening effect.

Abstract: An objective of the invention is to provide a hair dye composition having sufficient decolorizing performance and dying performance without exhibiting any irritative odor, and also having an ability of imparting the hairs with an excellent smoothness. The aspect of the invention is a hair dye composition comprising: a first agent containing an alkanolamine and an oxidation dye; and, a second agent containing an oxidant, wherein a higher alcohol and a quaternary ammonium salt cationic surfactant are contained in the first agent and/or the second agent; wherein the molar ratio of the higher alcohol to the quaternary ammonium salt cationic surfactant is in the range of 3 to 15. In the composition described above, it is preferable that substantially no ammonia is contained.

Abstract: A hair dye composition that is particularly applicable by localized capillary action, and comprises one or more FD&C and D&C dyes, water, alcohol, Polectron 430, and a polymeric ruboff protector component for preventing ruboff of the color of the dye.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cumulative hair-dyeing temporary hairdye comprising 0.01 to 3% by weight of an acid dye as a colorant, 0.1 to 10% by weight of a nonionic or anionic silicone base resin, 3 to 20% by weight of a hair-dyeing aid, 30 to 80% by weight of a lower alcohol and 5 to 50% by-weight of water and having a pH of 2 to 5 and a viscosity of 100 mPa·s or less and a production process for a cumulative hair-dyeing temporary hairdye, wherein the respective components are blended in such an order that at least a nonionic or anionic silicone base resin and a lower alcohol are mixed to prepare a vehicle, and then the other components are blended therewith and stirred.

Abstract: A method of forming a distinct pattern in an article of apparel formed of fabric, including the steps of: impregnating a viscous blocking agent into the fabric of the article of apparel in the distinct pattern; treating at least a portion of fabric surrounding the blocking agent in the distinct pattern to alter a color of the portion of fabric surrounding the blocking agent; and removing substantially all of the blocking agent from the article of apparel.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibres, such as hair, comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium at least one direct dye or at least one oxidation dye and at least one aminosilicone. The disclosure further relates to dyeing devices and methods employing the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for dyeing keratin fibers especially human keratin fibers such as hair, characterized in that it consists in the following: a dyeing composition (A) is applied to the fibers, whereby said dyeing composition contains at least one oxidation dye precursor in an appropriate medium and optionally one or several couplers in addition to N-acetylcysteine as a reducing agent; the color is revealed in the presence of air in an alkaline, neutral or acidic medium with the aid of laccase, whereby said laccase is incorporated into composition (A) or composition (B); compositions (A) and (B) are immediately mixed before used or applied successively to keratin fibers.

Abstract: A process for post-treating keratin fibres, after a process for coloring with at least one dye chosen from direct dyes and oxidation dyes, by applying a composition comprising at least one aminosilicone. Process for coloring, with direct dyes or with oxidation dyes, keratin fibres using the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use, as a pretreatment of a process for coloring, with at least one direct dye and/or with at least one oxidation dye, keratin fibers, such as human hair, of a composition comprising at least one particular aminosilicone as defined herein. The disclosure also relates to a process for coloring, with at least one direct dye and/or with at least one oxidation dye, keratin fibers, such as human hair, comprising a pretreatment with a composition comprising at least one particular aminosilicone as defined herein.

Abstract: A printing paste containing: (a) 5 to 25% by weight of a polyurethane, (b) 1.5 to 20% by weight of a silicone, (c) 0 to 50% by weight of a further component and (d) water as the remainder, the sum of the amounts of components (a)+(b)+(c)+(d) being 100%, is suitable for printing textile materials.

Abstract: A method for permanently dyeing hair is provided which includes subjecting the hair to a number of treatments, having a set time interval between each two consecutive such treatments, and wherein each treatment comprises contacting the hair for a period from about 5 seconds to about 3 minutes with a recently made mixture of an alkaline and an acidic composition, followed by a rinsing step. A shampoo or conditioner base is present in the alkaline and acidic compositions.

Abstract: A method for permanently dyeing hair which comprises subjecting said hair to a number of treatments, having a set time interval between each two consecutive such treatments, wherein each treatment comprises steps a.) and b.) below: a.) contacting said hair, for a period of about 5 seconds to about 5 minutes with a recently made mixture of: part ai: oxidative dye intermediates in a shampoo base at alkaline pH and wherein part ai optionally has about 0.01 to about 5.0% of a conditioning agent; and part ai optionally has about 0.01 to about 10.0% of a structurant; part aii: an oxidative compound in a shampoo base at acidic pH and wherein part ai optionally has about 0.01 to about 5.0% of a conditioning agent; and part ai optionally has about 0.01 to about 10.0% of a structurant; with the proviso that at least one of part ai and part aii has about 0.01 to about 5.0% of a conditioning agent; and part aii optionally has about 0.01 to about 10.0% of a structurant; b.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one heteroaromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one aromatic and/or heteroaromatic nitroamine. In the method of the present invention, the heteroaromatic aldehyde or ketone and the nitroamine may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: A semipermanent hair dye composition comprising (A) a direct dye, (B) a hydrocarbon oil and (C) polyoxyalkylene-modified dimethyl polysiloxane. The semipermanent hair dye composition can uniformly dye hair without coloring the scalp and skin and gives the hair an excellent feel after hair coloring.

Abstract: A method for permanently dyeing hair which comprises subjecting said hair to a number of treatments, having a set time interval between each two consecutive such treatments, wherein each treatment comprises steps a.) and b.) below: a.) contacting said hair, for a period of about 5 seconds to about 5 minutes with a recently made mixture of: part ai: dye intermediates in water with a gelling agent at alkaline pH part aii an oxidizing compound such as hydrogen peroxide in water at acidic pH; b.) rinsing said mixture from said hair with water; and wherein said number of treatments is between about 2 to about 30; and wherein said set time interval between each two consecutive treatments is between about 8 hours and 30 days.

Abstract: A method for permanently dyeing hair which comprises subjecting said hair to a number of treatments, having a set time interval between each two consecutive such treatments, wherein each treatment comprises steps a.) and b.) below: a.) contacting said hair, for a period of about 5 seconds to about 5 minutes with a recently made mixture of: part ai: dye intermediates in water and fatty alcohol at alkaline pH, part aii: an oxidizing compound such as hydrogen peroxide in water at acidic pH b.) rinsing said mixture from said hair with water; and wherein said number of treatments is between about 2 to about 30; and wherein said set time interval between each two consecutive treatments is between about 8 hours and 30 days.

Abstract: A method for permanently dyeing hair which comprises subjecting said hair to a number of treatments, having a set time interval between each two consecutive such treatments, wherein each treatment comprises steps a.) and b.) below: a.) contacting said hair, for a period of about 5 seconds to about 5 minutes with a recently made mixture of: i.) an alkaline composition comprising a dye intermediate in a shampoo base or in a conditioner base; and ii.) an acidic composition comprising an oxidating compound in a shampoo base or in a conditioner base; b.) rinsing said mixture from said hair with water; with the proviso that when a conditioner base is present in a.) i.) above, an independently selected conditioner base is also present in a.) ii.) above; and when a shampoo base is present in a.) i.) above, an independently selected shampoo base is also present in a.) ii.

Abstract: A method for permanently dyeing hair which comprises subjecting said hair to a number of treatments, having a set time interval between each two consecutive such treatments, wherein each treatment comprises steps a.) and b.) below: a.) contacting said hair, for a period of about 5 seconds to about 5 minutes with a recently made mixture of: part ai: oxidative dye intermediates in a shampoo base at alkaline pH and wherein part ai optionally has about 0.01 to about 5.0% of a conditioning agent; part aii: an oxidative compound in a shampoo base at acidic pH and wherein part ai optionally has about 0.01 to about 5.0% of a conditioning agent; with the proviso that at least one of part ai and part aii has about 0.01 to about 5.0% of a conditioning agent; b.) rinsing said mixture from said hair with water; and wherein said number of treatments is between about 2 to about 30; and wherein said set time interval between each two consecutive treatments is between about 8 hours and 30 days.

Abstract: A process for treating a textile fabric to impart or enhance at least one property of the fabric comprising: introducing the fabric into an aqueous formaldehyde containing solution to provide a wet pickup of an effective amount of the solution by the fabric, applying to the fabric an effective amount of a catalyst for catalyzing a reaction between formaldehyde and the fabric; thereafter exposing the wet fabric to a temperature of at least about 300° F. to react the formaldehyde with the fabric to impart or enhance the property of the fabric before there is a substantial loss of formaldehyde from the exposed fabric.

Abstract: A process for treating a textile fabric to impart or enhance at least one property of the fabric comprising: introducing the fabric into an aqueous formaldehyde containing solution to provide a wet pickup of an effective amount of the solution by the fabric, applying to the fabric an effective amount of a catalyst for catalyzing a reaction between formaldehyde and the fabric; thereafter exposing the wet fabric to a temperature of at least about 300° F. to react the formaldehyde with the fabric to impart or enhance the property of the fabric before there is a substantial loss of formaldehyde from the exposed fabric.

Abstract: An oxidation hair dyeing agent composition provides a color tone for dyed hair which is not easily affected by repeated washing with cold and hot water containing shampoo and soap, and it has superior wash resistance. The oxidation hair dyeing agent composition is characterized as containing a cyclic silicone and a silicone elastomer. As a two-component type oxidation hair dyeing agent composition, it contains as the first component a mixture of an oxidation dye precursor, a cyclic silicone, a silicone elastomer, an emulsifying agent, and water. The mixture is emulsified in water using the emulsifying agent. The second component of the composition is an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution.

Abstract: A printed cloth in which a dye is deposited in dots on the cloth to form a desired printed pattern. Said dot deposition is formed in a length of 0.05 to 0.3 mm to the longitudinal direction of the fiber in single fiber unit of the yarn constituting said cloth. A fine printed pattern is deposited clearly in good reproducibility. The printed pattern can be formed by using the dyes of the three primary colors or of the three primary colors and black color. It is preferred that Dyes I , II and III having a perceived chromaticity index (a) and (b) defined in the color range [CIE 1976 (L, a, b) space] on the cloth within the following range are used as said dyes of three primary colors and DyeIV is used as said black dye.

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 aminosilicone; as well as to processes for treating keratin fibers, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair, using this composition.

Abstract: A printed cloth in which a dye is deposited in dots on the cloth to form a desired printed pattern. Said dot deposition is formed in a length of 0.05 to 0.3 mm to the longitudinal direction of the fiber in single fiber unit of the yarn constituting said cloth. A fine printed pattern is deposited clearly in good reproducibility. The printed pattern can be formed by using the dyes of the three primary colors or of the three primary colors and black color. It is preferred that Dyes I, II and III having a perceived chromaticity index (a) and (b) defined in the color range [CIE 1976 (L, a, b) space] on the cloth within the following range are used as said dyes of three primary colors and DyeIV is used as said black dye.______________________________________ I Yellow: (a) -20.about.0 (b) 50.about.90 II Red: (a) 50.about.70 (b) 0.about.20 III Blue: (a) -50.about.-1 (b) -50.about.-20 IV Black: (a) -6.about.6 (b) -6.about.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for temporarily coloring the hair is disclosed. A polymer having repeating units of{--CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.3)C[CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.3 X.sup.- ]--}.sub.n ; wherein n has a value of about 25 to 1,000 and X is an anion, and a metal containing pigment are combined. The resultant product is applied to the hair to effect temporary coloring of the hair.

Abstract: A fabric treatment composition comprises a fatty acid and a silicone elastomer, wherein the composition is used as a pretreatment for the fabric prior to application of ink thereto to facilitate retention and resolution of the ink on the fabric. The composition may also comprise a polyethylene glycol stearate and a fatty acid condensation product. The invention also describes a method of treating a fabric prior to printing thereon with an ink, the method comprising locating the fabric on a frame or base, applying a treatment composition comprising a polyethylene glycol stearate and a silicone elastomer to the fabric, and drying the fabric immediately thereafter. The invention further is for a method of preparing a fabric treatment composition.

Abstract: A method of dyeing a substrate in carbon dioxide comprises the steps of (a) providing a dye composition comprising carbon dioxide, a dye, and a surfactant, the surfactant included in an amount sufficient to solubilize, emulsify or disperse the dye in the carbon dioxide; and then (b) dyeing said substrate with said dye composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are antifoam emulsions useful in control of foam in aqueous foaming systems which comprise:(A) polydiorganosiloxane;(B) fine solid particles of inorganic oxide, bearing on the surface thereof a polydiorganosiloxane component; wherein the total amount of polydiorganosiloxane present in components (A) and (B) comprises 5 wt % to 60 wt % of the emulsion and the weight ratio of the total amount of polydiorganosiloxane present in components (A) and (B) to the amount of said inorganic oxide is 10:1 to 200:1;(C) an organic surfactant dispersing agent selected from the group consisting of non-ionic tetrafunctional block copolymers terminating in primary or secondary hydroxyl groups and mixtures thereof, which agent comprises 0.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous textile treatment composition comprising:a) a non-reactive UVA compound;b) an emulsifier for the UVA compound;c) water, and, optionally,d) a polysiloxane-based product;as well as a method of treating a textile fibre material with this composition. The treated textile fibre material, in addition to having an excellent sun protection factor (SPF) value, may also exhibit improved wash permanence and other desirable properties.

Abstract: A colorant composition has the structure ABXYZ, whereA is an organic chromophore;B is an electrophilic reactive group covalently bonded to A directly or through a linking group;X is a nucleophilic linking group covalently bonding B and YY is a poly(oxyalkylene)-polysiloxane copolymer; andZ is a terminal group for Y.The colorant composition can be prepared from a reactive dye AB which is reacted with XYZ, a poly(oxyalkylene)-polysiloxane copolymer.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for temporarily coloring the hair is disclosed. A polymer having repeating units of{--CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.3)C?CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.3 X.sup.- !--}.sub.n ;wherein n has a value of about 25 to 1,000 and X is an anion, and a metal containing pigment are combined. The resultant product is applied to the hair to effect temporary coloring of the hair.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) and their salts with inorganic and organic acids, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a trimethylsilyl group, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are, independently of each other, a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group, a hydroxy-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) alkyl group, an alkoxy-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) group, an amino-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) group, or a 2,3-dihydroxypropyl group, and in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are not simultaneously hydrogen atoms, and processes for their preparation and use as hair-coloring agents.

Abstract: Cellulosic textiles are printed or dyed with multiple hook reactive dyes without fabric hand harshening on using a reactive dye preparation containing 0.5 to 10% by weight of a surfactant and 0 to 10% by weight of an antifoaming agent.

Abstract: An acid dye composition for hair containing (i) 0.01-5.0% by weight of at least one silicone, or (ii) 0.001-0.1% by weight of dye and 1% by weight or more of benzyl alcohol based upon the total amount of the composition.