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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7874299 | 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 fu... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7226585 | Method and system for treating hair The present invention includes a hair clarifying composition for removing residue from hair. The composition includes an acid component and an amphoteric surfactant. The present invention further includes a method for using the hair clarifying composition to remove ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7195755 | Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing agent, and methods for relaxing hair Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for lanthionizing keratinous fibers to achieve relaxation of said keratinous fibers comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 6871652 | Method for permanently shaping keratin fibers, and agents A process for permanently deforming keratin fibers and compositions suitable for use in this process are provided. The process includes treating keratin fibers, before and/or after mechanically deforming the keratin fibers, with an aqueous reducing composition conta... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6805136 | Hair relaxer The present invention includes a hair relaxing composition for the straightening of hair. The composition includes a calcium hydroxide and guanidine carbonate. The present invention further includes a method for using the hair relaxing composition with the addition ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6782895 | Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent, and methods for using the same A composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating the at least one hydroxide compound in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of keratin fibers. The at least one complexing agent is chosen ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6506373 | Agent and method for permanent waving The oxidative hair treatment composition is made by mixing several components immediately prior to application on the hair. One component contains dehydroascorbic acid, its derivatives or salts or their mixture, is anhydrous or contains up to 10% by weigh... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6471953 | Permanent-waving process comprising the preliminary application of a composition comprising at least one anionic polymer A subject-matter of the invention is a process for the permanent deformation of the hair comprising the successive application of a reducing composition and then of a neutralizing composition, at least one of these compositions comprising at least one cat... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6378530 | Self-neutralizing permanent wave composition and method therefor By operationally mounting a plurality of wafers or plates forming tumblers in an independent, separate, substantially closed container, and cooperatively mounting the plate tumbler container with a cylinder forming member, a unique cylinder lock system is... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6303110 | Reducing composition and process for the permanent reshaping of the hair The present invention relates to a novel vesicle-free composition for the first stage of a process of permanent reshaping of keratin fibres, this composition comprising, in a suitable cosmetic support, at least one compound of ceramide type in a specific ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6173717 | Hair shaping method using acidic aqueous intermediate rinse to prevent overcurling Methods of permanent shaping and volumizing hair that are gentle and prevent overcurling are described. In one method using curlers to curl the hair, an alkaline permanent shaping composition having a pH of 7.6 to 11 and including a hair keratin-reducing ... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6125856 | Hair repair, styling, and straightening process An improved hair repair, styling, and straightening process wherein the optimal reaction point of the hair with the straightening solution is more accurately controlled and monitored. The hair straightening solution has a unique jell-like consistency to m... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6116250 | Process of permanent hair shaping In the process for permanent shaping of hair, the hair is first rolled onto rollers and a permanent shaping composition based on a keratin reducing substance is applied to the rolled hair. The permanent shaping composition is allowed to act on the hair fo... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6058943 | Formulation and method for smoothing and waving multi-textured hair The present invention provides a process by which smoothness, body and a permanent wave pattern can be imparted to multi-textured hair of all types, from hair having an excessively tightly curled appearance, such as Negroid hair, to hair having a straight... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6007585 | Hair brightening system A hair brightening process and aqueous hair brightening compositions therefor are disclosed effective for removing discolorations from hair which is undesirably discolored due to chemical processes and environmental exposure or natural aging to provide a ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5958393 | Permanent-wave treatment method and a permanent-wave treatment auxiliary agent A permanent-wave treatment method which can give a permanent-wave comfortably without using a cap or a turban, and a treatment auxiliary agent used in this method. The permanent-wave treatment method comprises a winding step of applying permanent-wave tre... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5942009 | Same-day waving and coloring of hair A method for the same-day permanent waving and coloring of hair ("same-day" meaning during a twenty-four hour period and preferably during a single session of only a few hours), which can provide to the hair improved shape retention, color receptivity, co... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5887599 | Adjustable hair curler and method of use The present invention is directed to a novel adjustable diameter hair curler which is extremely lightweight, portable, and suitable for travel. The novel adjustable curler includes a substrate of a flexible material such as a plastic or fabric or backing ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5715845 | Process for the permanent reshaping of keratinous material A treatment process for the permanent reshaping of keratinous material, of the type comprising a reduction phase and an oxidation phase, the reduction phase being performed by application onto the keratinous material to be treated of a reducing compositio... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5660190 | Cosmetic compositions for bleaching the hair, preparation, process and use thereof The invention relates to novel pulverulent cosmetic compositions for bleaching hair, containing at least one oxidizing agent selected from peroxidized compounds, and at least one polymer selected from polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, a derivativ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5655552 | Process for the permanent reshaping of keratinous material A process for treating keratinous material, in particular the hair, for the purpose of obtaining a permanent reshaping of the latter, in particular in the form of permanent-waved hair. The process includes the following steps: (i) a so-called "acidic comp... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5637297 | Reducing agents for permanent waving of hair An improved, highly effective permanent waving lotion is attained by employing a reducing agent which consists of a lower alkyl ester of cysteine in combination with a thiol compound selected from the group consisting of ammonium salts and glyceryl esters... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5617883 | Reducing agents for permanent waving of hair A highly effective permanent waving lotion is attained by employing one compound selected from the group consisting of glyceryl monothiopropionate, glyceryl thiolactate, and combinations of glyceryl monothiopropionate and glyceryl thiolactate as the sole ... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5609168 | Hair treatment composition and method of using same The aqueous-alcoholic hair treatment composition contains 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of one or more film-forming ionic, anionic and/or amphoteric polymer; 0.1 to 9 percent by weight of one or more amphoteric surfactant; 0.1 to 40 percent by weight of one... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5570708 | Process for the permanent reshaping of keratinous material A novel treatment process for keratinous material, in particular the hair, for the purpose of obtaining a permanent reshaping of the hair, in particular in the form of permanent-waved hair, the process being characterized in that it contains the following... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5551453 | Process for the temporary reshaping of keratinous fibres The invention relates to a treatment process for obtaining a non-permanent reshaping of keratinous fibres, especially the setting of hair, comprising the steps of (i) contacting the fibres, which are maintained under mechanical tension and to which has be... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5533532 | Permanent wave compositions and methods A permanent wave composition having a pH of 6.0 to 7.0 comprising 10-20% by weight of a cysteamine reducing agent compound in an aqueous carrier, and a method and kit for permanent waving hair using the composition of the invention.... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5476650 | Conditioning and straightening hair relaxer A hair relaxing composition used in high alkaline conditions comprising at lease one active hair relaxer ingredient, moisturizers, emollients, and emulsifier, with polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride included in the formula.... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5441729 | Lotion for reduction of post permanent wave odors Post permanent wave hair odor is reduced by treating the hair fiber with an aqueous bicarbonate/carbonate salt solution and then with an acidic aqueous solution. After allowing sufficient time for this lotion to penetrate the fiber, the acidic aqueous sol... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5437860 | Skin and scalp barrier for use with hair treatment products Compositions for the protection of skin and scalp during hair relaxer treatment. Also disclosed are processes for producing said compositions, and methods of using said compositions during hair relaxer treatment. The compositions of the invention protect ... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5378454 | Composition and process for permanent waving A waving lotion for use in an exothermic permanent wave comprising an activator in an amount sufficient to provide an exothermic reaction, with an effective perming amount of a reducing agent, wherein the reducing agent is a combination of a more active r... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5304370 | Hair relaxer composition and associated methods A hair relaxer composition comprising a mixture of: a) a base composition containing a water phase comprised of sodium hydroxide in water, and an oil phase, wherein the water phase is dispersed in the oil phase in the form of water in oil emulsion micelles, b)... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5254336 | Method of increasing hair shine and repairing alkaline-damaged hair A method of treating hair that has been damaged and/or dulled as a result of an alkaline hair treatment including contacting the hair with a solution of weak acid having a pH in the range of about 2.0 to about 5.0, preferably about 2.0 to about 3.8 and ha... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5241973 | Formulations and application methods for permanent wave enhancements By providing a composition for use with a conventional keratin reducing agent which comprises at least one mono or dimercaptopolyoxyethylene compound, a substantially improved and enhanced permanent wave is attained which provides a substantially increase... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5161553 | Process for simultaneously waving and coloring hair A process for simultaneously cold waving and coloring hair in which the neutralization of the hair waving composition is accomplished in two stages, the second stage of which involves the use of a neutralizing composition containing a hair dye.... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5148822 | Hair straightening method and texturing strengthener compositions therefor This invention relates to a method of straightening, texturing and strengthening hair undergoing an alkaline straightening procedure and to nonacidic aqueous hair texturing and strengthening compositions for use in conjunction therewith. The texturing and... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5139037 | Cosmetic composition for treating keratin fibres, and process for treating the latter Cosmetic compositions for treating the hair, nails and skin are described which contain, in a solvent medium, at least one amphoteric polymer of betainised dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylamide, containing at least units of... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5085860 | Reducing composition for the permanent deformation of hair containing as a reducing agent, an amino mercaptoalkylamide or a salt thereof A cosmetic composition for the first stage of a permanent deformation of the hair contains, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, as a reducing agent, an amino mercaptoalkylamide having the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents the divalent radical, ... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5080116 | Method for hair conditioning and permanents An improved method for giving a permanent comprising the steps of wrapping the hair around perm rods, applying permanent wave solution to the hair, placing the head in a heated environment, rinsing the head with water, towel drying the hair, applying neut... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5060680 | Hair straightening method and texturing strengthener compositions therefor This invention relates to a method of straightening, texturing and strengthening hair undergoing an alkaline straightening procedure and to nonacidic aqueous hair texturing and strengthening compositions for use in conjunction therewith. The texturing and... | 10/29/1991 |
