The present invention relates to a permanent shaping composition for the permanent deformation of hair comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one reducing agent comprising a mercapto functional group, at least one alkalizing agent, and a malodor suppressant system comprising at least a first malodor suppressant, herein the first malodor suppressant has a molecular weight of from 100 to 400 g/mol, and wherein the malodor suppressant system has a distribution coefficient log P (octanol/water) of 2 or more.

The present invention relates to a permanent shaping composition for the permanent deformation of hair comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one reducing agent comprising a mercapto functional group, at least one alkalizing agent, and a malodor suppressant system comprising at least a first malodor suppressant, herein the first malodor suppressant has a molecular weight of from 100 to 400 g/mol, and wherein the malodor suppressant system has a distribution coefficient log P (octanol/water) of 2 or more.

Methods for styling, in particular for straightening, keratin fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a styling agent comprising carbocisteine and/or a salt thereof is applied to the keratin fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers, after a leave-in time, are not rinsed, are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are mechanically deformed from exposure to heat, significantly minimize the negative consequences of styling and reduce in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Methods for styling, in particular for straightening, keratin fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a styling agent comprising carbocisteine and/or a salt thereof is applied to the keratin fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers, after a leave-in time, are not rinsed, are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are mechanically deformed from exposure to heat, significantly minimize the negative consequences of styling and reduce in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

A cosmetic product comprising A. a dispensing device with spray valve, B. a container connected to the dispensing device, comprising a cosmetic agent containing b1) at least one cross-linked anionic polymer (AP) comprising specific monomers, b2) at least one cationic polymer (KP) comprising at least one structural unit of the formula (I), at least one structural unit of the formula (II) and at least one structural unit of the formula (III), b3) at least one nonionic polymer (NP), b4) propellant in a total amount of from about 0 to about 95% by weight, based on the total weight of the cosmetic agent found in the container.

A cosmetic product comprising A. a dispensing device with spray valve, B. a container connected to the dispensing device, comprising a cosmetic agent containing b1) at least one cross-linked anionic polymer (AP) comprising specific monomers, b2) at least one cationic polymer (KP) comprising at least one structural unit of the formula (I), at least one structural unit of the formula (II) and at least one structural unit of the formula (III), b3) at least one nonionic polymer (NP), b4) propellant in a total amount of from about 0 to about 95% by weight, based on the total weight of the cosmetic agent found in the container.

Compositions, products, systems, kits, and methods of perming hair may include a first-product (perming lotion) that contains cysteamine and cysteine, such that the first-product is used to break preexisting disulfide bonds in hair, and then a second-product may be applied directly over (on top of) the first-product to neutralize the effects of the first-product without first rinsing the hair to remove the first-product, so that disulfide bonds in the hair may form to set the treated hair into a desired shape with desired curls, waves, texture, and/or style. Various on-the-rod, off-the-rod, and/or perm tools may be used to maintain the hair in the desired shape until the first-product and the second-product have finished acting on the hair and/or on each other. The Compositions, products, systems, kits, and methods of perming hair are vegan, cruelty free, paraben free, sulfate surfactant free, use minimal water, and are without thioglycolic acid.

Compositions, products, systems, kits, and methods of perming hair may include a first-product (perming lotion) that contains cysteamine and cysteine, such that the first-product is used to break preexisting disulfide bonds in hair, and then a second-product may be applied directly over (on top of) the first-product to neutralize the effects of the first-product without first rinsing the hair to remove the first-product, so that disulfide bonds in the hair may form to set the treated hair into a desired shape with desired curls, waves, texture, and/or style. Various on-the-rod, off-the-rod, and/or perm tools may be used to maintain the hair in the desired shape until the first-product and the second-product have finished acting on the hair and/or on each other. The Compositions, products, systems, kits, and methods of perming hair are vegan, cruelty free, paraben free, sulfate surfactant free, use minimal water, and are without thioglycolic acid.

Aspects of hair styling instruments and methods for styling hair into waves and curls have been provided herein. In one embodiment, a case for receiving and styling hair therein, comprises a base having at least a bottom, a center, and a perimeter; and a lid coupleable with the base; wherein the lid and the base form a volume for receiving the hair; and wherein the at least the bottom of the base and the lid each include a plurality of openings to allow flow of air and liquids through the case.

Aspects of hair styling instruments and methods for styling hair into waves and curls have been provided herein. In one embodiment, a case for receiving and styling hair therein, comprises a base having at least a bottom, a center, and a perimeter; and a lid coupleable with the base; wherein the lid and the base form a volume for receiving the hair; and wherein the at least the bottom of the base and the lid each include a plurality of openings to allow flow of air and liquids through the case.