Patent References 2437965 2817342 2836185 2847351 2983569 InventorsApplicationNo. 06/041945 filed on 05/24/1979US Classes:424/70.5, Sulfur compound containing424/70.2, Permanent waving or straightening424/70.21, Amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant containing510/124With diverse amine oxide, quaternary, or zwitterion nitrogen componentExaminersPrimary: Ore, Dale R.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61K 8/72 (20060101)A61K 8/73 (20060101) AbstractA liquid composition for increasing hair body by permanently swelling hair shafts with reduced loss of tensile strength comprises an aqueous solution of a hair cleansing synthetic detergent containing a bisulfite salt and dimethyl urea. The composition also preferably contains a cationic hair conditioner and hydroxyalkyl solvent. An amphoteric detergent base is preferred. The composition may be applied and rinsed out with water after a few minutes to increase hair body, and the applications may be repeated to further swell the hair without undue damage to the hair. | |