Tech Library - ammonia

Dec 25, 2013 | Article

Dye Composition Having a Low Content of Ammonia

Among the methods for dyeing human keratin fibers, such as the hair, mention may be made of oxidation dyeing or permanent dyeing. More particularly, this dyeing method uses one or more oxidation...

Dec 25, 2013 | Article

Method of Coloring Hair Fibers

A method of coloring hair fibers is disclosed, the method comprising the step of applying a hair color composition based on (+)-catechin, (-)-catechin, (+)-epicatechin, (-)-epicatechin or mixtures...

Feb 22, 2012 | Article

Bleaching with Concomitant Hair Tonicizing

The present invention relates to the use of agents for bleaching keratinous fibers, particularly human hair, containing a bleach activator system comprising at least one cationic acyl pyridinium...

Nov 5, 2008 | Article

Hair Care – The Ruling Triumvirate

By Nancy Jeffries

A host of products, at a variety of price points, are meeting the desire for healthier, chemical-free alternatives sought by consumers. In the hair color market, the new Silk Degrees Naturceutical...

May 23, 2008 | Article

Natural hair colorants: a viable alternative?

By Imogen Matthews

In the last 18 months to 2 years, natural hair colorants have started to catch on with consumers looking for alternatives to mainstream brands. Demand has been driven by media stories that...

Mar 26, 2007 | Article

Types of Hair Coloring

By Nick Morante

Although my expertise does not lie in hair coloring, I am frequently approached about the subject as some people believe that this topic falls into the category of color cosmetics. So I will comment...

Sep 11, 2006 | Article

Effect of New Regulations on Hair Coloring Products in the EU

By R.J.W. Hefford

It is likely that over the next few years a significant number of hair dye materials will be lost to the formulator as a final "hair dye positive list" is created. This means, at best, that products...

Dec 14, 2005 | Article

Green & Easy

By Ava Caridad

Sales of household cleaners fell 2% during the past year, according to Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). With the exception of toilet bowl cleaners, most other categories have shown a steady...

Nov 16, 2005 | Article

Hair Care Market

By Ava Caridad

A rebounding U.S. economy in 2004 was unable to reinvigorate sales of hair care products. Last year, sales grew less than 1% to $9.5 billion, according to Chicago-based research firm Euromonitor...