Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
132204000 | Relaxing or reducing agent followed by fixing or neutralizing agent (e.g., "permanent") | 48 |
20100012142 | ENZYMATIC HAIR RELAXING AND STRAIGHTENING - A method to gently and permanently relax or straighten hair utilizes a protease enzyme, and preferably the enzyme kerA. The hair is optionally treated with a swelling agent, after which it is treated with the enzyme in an aqueous solution. The hair is then physically manipulated, such as by ironing, to remove unwanted curl, wave, and or kink. The enzyme has the ability to cleave inter-peptide bonds, allowing the hair fiber to be relaxed or straightened with less damage to the fiber than would have occurred using traditional or existing straightening methods. | 01-21-2010 |
20100258141 | METHOD FOR TREATING KERATINOUS FIBERS USING STEAM - Provided is a method for treating keratinous fibers comprising: applying steam to the keratinous fibers at a rate of less than 5 g/min; and shaping the keratinous fibers at a temperature of greater than 50° C., wherein the application of the steam and the shaping of the keratinous fibers do not occur simultaneously. The method disclosed herein may make it possible for example to obtain rapid shaping of the keratinous fibers while improving their cosmetic properties and the comfort of the user. | 10-14-2010 |
20100263683 | METHOD FOR SHAPING THE HAIR USING AT LEAST ONE REDUCING COMPOSITION, AT LEAST ONE CARE COMPOSITION, AND HEATING - The present disclosure relates to a method for shaping hair fibers comprising: applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition comprising at least one reducing agent and at least one cationic polymer, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one reducing agent to the at least one cationic polymer ranges from 0.1:1 to 10:1; rinsing the hair fibers; applying at least one care composition comprising at least one aminated silicone; optionally rinsing the hair fibers; and heating the hair fibers with a heating device at a temperature ranging from 50 to 280° C., the heating being carried out before or after an optional rinsing of the hair fibers. | 10-21-2010 |
20100300471 | METHOD FOR STRAIGHTENING KERATINOUS FIBERS USING HEATING MEANS AND AN ACID DERIVATIVE - The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one alpha-hydroxy and/or keto acid derivative, the pH of said composition being not more than 9 (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300472 | METHOD FOR STRAIGHTENING KERATINOUS FIBERS USING HEATING MEANS AND AN AROMATIC COMPOUND - The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one polyhydroxylated aromatic compound, (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C. | 12-02-2010 |
20110162670 | Composition and Method for the Smoothing of Fibres Containing Keratin - The invention relates to a composition which is oxidatively effective on keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, and which, besides at least one oxidizing agent, comprises an active ingredient combination of (a) a selected cationic polymer, (b) at least one mono- or di(C.sub.8- to C.sub.30)-alkylammonium salt and (c) at least one quaternary ammonium compound which carries at least one selected group on the quaternized nitrogen atom, and to a method of reshaping keratin-containing fibers, in which this composition is used, and to the use of this composition for fixing in the course of hair reshaping. The reshaping is improved through these compositions and the fiber receives excellent care and structure retention. | 07-07-2011 |
20110253160 | NEUTRALIZING HAIR COMPOSITION - A method, composition and kit for straightening human hair. The method comprises applying an alkali relaxer to the hair and then neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid or a quaternary derivative thereof. The kit comprises an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing composition. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253161 | Neutralizing Hair Compositions and Methods - The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and kits for neutralizing alkaline hair. The present invention is also directed to methods, compositions and kits for straightening human hair. The methods comprise neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid. The compositions comprise neutralizing compositions comprising at least one fatty acid. The kits comprise an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing compositions. | 10-20-2011 |
20120103358 | CAPILLARY COMPOSITION FOR TREATING HAIR - The invention relates to a capillary composition comprising at least particles of pumice, at least one cationic surfactant having at least one ester function, and at least one non-siliconised polymer. | 05-03-2012 |
20120174940 | HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITION - The present invention pertains to a hair treatment composition that contains (a) a specific long-chain acylsulfonate type of anionic surfactant (such as an N-stearoyl-N-methyltaurine salt), (b) a higher alcohol, (c) an anionic polymer, and (d) a reducing agent or an oxidant, in which the combined amount of component (a) and component (b) is 0.5 to 10 weight %, and the molar ratio of component (b) to component (a) is 2 to 10, and provides a hair treatment composition that does not drip off when applied, that is easy to rinse and wash away, that has an excellent feel during and after rinsing, and that does not impair permanent hair treatment effects such as a waving effect, straightening effect, or retexturizing effect. | 07-12-2012 |
20120192887 | PROCESS FOR TREATING HAIR FIBERS USING POLYSILOXANE/POLYUREA - A process for treating hair fibers comprising: applying to the hair fibers at least one cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one polysiloxane/polyurea block copolymer; and subsequently or simultaneously heating the hair fibers at a temperature ranging from 50 to 280° C. | 08-02-2012 |
20120240954 | USE OF ESTER OIL IN METHOD FOR PERMING HAIR - The invention describes the use of ester oil for haircare, particularly during the reduction stage, when perming hair, to corresponding perming agents and to a method for perming hair. | 09-27-2012 |
20130037044 | PROCESS FOR PERMANENT SHAPING OF THE HAIR USING ULTRASOUND - The invention relates to a process for permanent reshaping of keratin fibres, in particular of the hair, comprising: a) a step of applying, to the keratin fibres, a reducing composition containing one or more reducing agents chosen from non-sulphur-containing reducing agents, protective thiols, sulphites, bisulphites or derivatives of sulphinic acid, b) an optional step of rinsing said fibres, then c) an optional step of fixing by oxidation, characterized in that the process comprises a step d) of applying, to the keratin fibres, ultrasonic waves delivered by a generator supplying mechanical vibrations of which the frequency is between 20 kHz and 1000 kHz, step d) being carried out after or during step a), it being possible for the process to optionally comprise a step e) of placing the keratin fibres under mechanical tension by means of a device capable of imposing a shape on said fibres. | 02-14-2013 |
20130112219 | ESSENTIALLY AMMONIA-FREE WAVING AGENT - Water-containing agents for the permanent deformation of keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, that has a pH from about 8.0 to about 8.5 and contains no more than about 0.1 mmol ammonia per 100 g of the agent, containing (a) about 0.5 to about 20 wt % cysteine, (b) about 0.5 to about 10 wt % of a (C | 05-09-2013 |
20130167860 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE CURL AND FRIZZINESS OF HAIR - A process for reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair comprising: (a) providing a composition for 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 alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (iv) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the composition in (a) from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a conditioning agent; (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. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167861 | PROCESS FOR ALTERING THE APPEARANCE OF HAIR USING A COMPOSITION CONTAINING DYES AND NON-HYDROXIDE BASES - 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. | 07-04-2013 |
20130233333 | PROCESS FOR TREATING KERATIN FIBRES USING AT LEAST ONE SULFUREOUS REDUCING AGENT, AT LEAST ONE CATIONIC POLYMER AND AT LEAST ONE MERCAPTOSILOXANE - Process for treating keratin fibres using at least one sulfureous reducing agent, at least one cationic polymer and at least one mercaptosiloxane The present invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising a step of applying to the keratin fibres a reducing composition (A) comprising one or more sulfureous reducing agents, optionally a step of applying to the keratin fibres an oxidizing composition (B), a step of applying a rinse-out or leave-in care composition (C), comprising one or more cationic polymers and optionally one or more amino silicones (i), it being understood that the reducing composition (A) and/or the oxidizing composition (B) and/or composition (C) comprise(s) one or more silicones (ii), other than the silicones (i), with a molecular weight of less than 10 000 and functionalized with one or more mercapto groups. | 09-12-2013 |
20130306095 | ENHANCED HAIR STRAIGHTENING SYSTEM - The present enhanced hair straightening system is directed to enhancing the removal of natural curl from hair having a visibly wavy to tight curly configuration using methods and compositions that provide straightened hair which retains desirable sensory tactile properties and hair sheen. The present invention is particularly suited to straightening hair having a curl configuration classified as resistant to conventional hair straightening. | 11-21-2013 |
20140261517 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING KERATIN BASED FIBERS - Formulations, methods and kits are provided for styling keratinous fiber. The hair can be wet, damp or dry. The formulations and kits allow for lower temperature styling for any of curling, waving and straightening hair. | 09-18-2014 |
20140366905 | PROCESS FOR TREATING KERATIN FIBERS - The present invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising the steps of: (i) applying to the keratin fibers a reducing composition comprising at least one disulfide and at least one thiol, wherein the weight ratio of disulfide/thiol is from 0.35 to 0.75, inclusive, preferably 0.4 to 0.7, and more preferably 0.45 to 0.65; (ii) optionally rinsing the keratin fibers; (iii) oxidizing the keratin fibers; and (iv) optionally rinsing and/or drying the keratin fibers. The present invention provides a new treatment process, in particular a permanent deformation process, for keratin fibers such as hair, which can provide superior cosmetic effects such as long-lasting deformation, sufficient curl efficiency, reduced hair degradation and non-malodor, in a relatively short period of time. | 12-18-2014 |
20150053226 | Hair Treatment Methods and Kits Thereof - 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. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059793 | Hair Treatment Method, Kit, Recipient, and Use Thereof - 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. | 03-05-2015 |
20150090285 | Hair Conditioning Composition Comprising Ammonium Thioglycolate and/or Ammonium Thiolactate - Hair conditioning composition comprising: from about 2.0% to about 9.0% reducing agent, wherein the reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of ammonium thioglycolate; ammonium thiolactate; and mixtures thereof; from about 0.5% to about 1.5% alkalising agent; from about 2.0% to about 10% conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of: silicone compounds; cationic surfactants; and mixtures thereof; a buffering agent. The composition has a pH of from about pH 7.5 to about pH 9.5 and a viscosity of from about 500 mPa·s to about 5500 mPa·s measured at 25° C. The composition is substantially free of an additional reducing agent capable of reducing disulfide bonds in keratin fibres. Also associated methods, processes, kits and uses. | 04-02-2015 |
20150128983 | HAIR SHAPING PROCESS USING FATTY SUBSTANCES, NON-SILICONE POLYMERS OR SURFACTANTS - The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in:
| 05-14-2015 |
20150342846 | Hair Styling Composition - The present application relates to a hair styling composition for use in permanently or semi-permanently styling hair, the composition comprising citronellyl methylcrotonate and hydrogen peroxide. The present application also concerns a related hair-styling kit for use in permanently or semi-permanently styling hair as well as associated uses and methods. | 12-03-2015 |
20160193129 | Methods for Fixing Hair and Skin | 07-07-2016 |
132205000 | Including specified treatment interval | 22 |
20080223392 | Process for relaxing or straightening hair - A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) pre-alkalizing the hair by contacting it with an alkaline composition having a pH of from about 8.0 to about 10.5 to form pre-alkalized hair; (b) optionally, rinsing the alkaline composition from the pre-alkalized hair; (c) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (d) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (e) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (f) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (g) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair. | 09-18-2008 |
20090000638 | COMPOSITION FOR THE PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair comprising at least one reducing agent at a concentration of above 2% by weight an aminated silicone emulsion comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and free from any cationic surfactant at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 2.5% by weight calculated to total composition and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions. | 01-01-2009 |
20090165812 | HAIR STRAIGHTENING FORMULATIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The present invention includes a hair straightening formulation consisting of a hair fixative that will straighten the hair for at least 2-3 months after one application despite frequent washings of the hair as well as methods for obtaining said formulation. The formulation comprises as active ingredients one or more keratin hydrolysates and an aldehyde. Hair straightening system comprising shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided. The invention is further directed to a method for straightening hair using said formulation. | 07-02-2009 |
20090194121 | HAIR SHAPING KIT AND PROCESS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE AMINE CHOSEN FROM TERTIARY AMINES - The present disclosure relates to a ready-to-use cosmetic composition for permanently shaping keratin fibers comprising, as the active permanent shaping agent, at least one amine chosen from secondary and tertiary amines. The present disclosure is also directed to a kit comprising the ready-to-use composition, and also to a process using this composition. | 08-06-2009 |
20090194122 | HAIR SHAPING KIT AND PROCESS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE TETRAMETHYLGUANIDINE - The present disclosure relates to a ready-to-use composition for permanently shaping keratin fibers comprising, as permanent shaping agent, at least one tetramethylguanidine, a kit comprising compartments comprising the contents of the ready-to-use composition, and also to a process for using this composition. | 08-06-2009 |
20090194123 | HAIR RELAXING KIT AND PROCESS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE TERTIARY AMINE - Disclosed herein is a ready-to-use cosmetic composition for relaxing keratin fibers comprising, as relaxing agent, at least one secondary or tertiary amine. Further disclosed herein are a kit comprising at least two compartments to be placed in contact to form the ready-to-use composition, and a process using this composition. | 08-06-2009 |
20110197909 | COMPOSITION FOR THE PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of either naturally or chemically curled hair comprising a diamide compound. Accordingly, the present invention is on a composition for permanent shaping hair based on at least one reducing agent and a compound comprising at least two amide (diamide) groups in its molecule and at least one cationic polymer. Preferred diamide compounds are according to the general structure | 08-18-2011 |
20110197910 | COLORING AND PERMING COMPOSITIONS FOR HAIR - The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride colours and/or permanently shapes hair excellently and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair treated with such composition has less flyaway. Additionally it has been observed that hair coloured and/or permanently shaped more homogeneously from root to tips. The object of the present invention is a composition for hair comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride. Cationic charge density of the polymer is preferably between 3 and 4 mEq/g and particularly 3.7 mEq/g at pH 7.0. | 08-18-2011 |
20110197911 | COLORING COMPOSITION - The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of a silicone copolymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×10 | 08-18-2011 |
20110220140 | PROCESS FOR THE PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. The object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied onto hair and after processing of 1 to 30 min at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. rinsed off from hair and an intermediate composition comprising at least one ubichinone of the formula | 09-15-2011 |
20110240052 | COMPOSITION FOR THE PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - A composition for permanent shaping and/or straightening hair is based on at least one reducing agent further comprising an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×10 | 10-06-2011 |
20110253162 | METHODS OF NEUTRALIZING RELAXED HAIR AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SAME - 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. | 10-20-2011 |
20120060857 | COMPOSITION FOR THE PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair based on at least one reducing agent and further comprising a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions. | 03-15-2012 |
20120145176 | COMPOSITION FOR PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of either naturally or chemically curled hair comprising at least one dipeptide. Accordingly, the present invention is on a composition for permanent shaping hair based on at least one reducing agent and at least one dipeptide. | 06-14-2012 |
20120234339 | PROCESS FOR PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Accordingly, the first object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt is applied onto hair and optionally processed up to 20 min and optionally rinsed off and subsequently a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair. | 09-20-2012 |
20120255573 | PROCESS FOR PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - Present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein hair is optionally washed or wetted or shampooed and a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the two compositions comprise a thickening polyurethane polymer. | 10-11-2012 |
20130152958 | Hair Heat Treatment Apparatus for Chemical Applied Hair and Hair Treatment Procedures Using the Same - The present invention relates to the heat treatment apparatus which applies heat energy to chemical applied hair for hair treatment procedures such as perming or dyeing and the hair styling procedures using such apparatus. It involves transferring the heat energy to chemical applied hair by transferring heat to the metal member of heat transfer coefficient of 150 kcal/m | 06-20-2013 |
20130276809 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - Compositions and processes permanent shape human hair for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. A composition for permanently shaping hair has at least one reducing agent or at least one oxidizing agent and a cross linked copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazol, 3-methyl-1-vinylimidazolium chloride and methacrylic acid. A process for permanent shaping hair wherein a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the compositions has a cross linked copolymer. | 10-24-2013 |
20140026917 | COSMETIC KIT, COMPOSITION FOR CHANGING THE FORM OF HAIR FIBRES AND CORRESPONDING APPLICATION METHOD - The present invention relates of a Cosmetic Kit and it composition to do a conformational change of the hairs (curling or straightening) and the respective methods of application, where the composition of the kit is as follows: Cleansing Shampoo, Transformation Cream (Base cream), Enzymatic Gel, Neutralizer, Conditioner and Finishing Fluid, that can be used also in extreme fragile curly hair acting specifically in the conformational change of keratin, mainly on its disulfide bonds where the Transformation Cream (Base cream) should be used together with Enzymatic Gel that have enzymatic activators and the proteolytics enzymes E.C.: 3.4.21.14—CAS# 9014-01-1 and INS1101i (Protemax® 580 L); E.C.: 3.4.21.62—CAS# 9014-01-1 and INS1101i (Prolav® 750); and, E.C: 3.4.24.28—CAS# 76774-43-1 and INS1101i (Protemax® NL600C) that when combined act in a specific and smooth way in the fibers. The invention also presents an application method of the products that compound the Kit (a Protocol). | 01-30-2014 |
20140246042 | Process for Permanent Shaping of Human Hair - The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Accordingly, the first object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt is applied onto hair and optionally processed up to 20 min and optionally rinsed off and subsequently a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair. | 09-04-2014 |
20160000671 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR SEMI-PERMANENT STRAIGHTENING OF THE HAIR - The present invention provides a hair straightening composition with improved ease of use and reduced smoke development during the application of a straightening iron. The composition comprises at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I) in combination with at least one polymeric thickening agent selected from non-ionic, anionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers having a viscosity of at least 500 mPa-s measured at a polymer concentration of 1% by weight, in water and at 20° C. with a Brookfield viscometer: R—CO—COOH Formula (I) In further aspects, the present invention concerns a process for semi-permanent straightening of the hair, utilizing said composition, the use of the composition for straightening hair, and a kit comprising the composition and a straightening iron. | 01-07-2016 |
20160058686 | COSMETIC HAIRCARE COMPOSITION FOR RELAXING CURLS AND/OR FOR REDUCING VOLUME - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: a) one or more amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants, b) one or more cationic surfactants, c) one or more sulfureous reducing agents, and d) one or more alkaline agents, the weight ratio between the total amount of the amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant(s), on the one hand, and the total amount of the cationic surfactant(s), on the other hand, being greater than or equal to 1.2. The present invention also relates to processes using this composition. The invention also relates to the use of the composition according to the invention for relaxing the curls and/or reducing the volume of keratin fibres, preferably the hair. | 03-03-2016 |