Provided are indigo darkener, containing: in parts by weight, 0.1-99 of indigo dye, 0-99 of alkaline dyeing assistant, 0.01-99 of acidic dyeing assistant, and 0-99 of oxidizing agent, and hair dyeing process using the indigo darkener. The multi-layer scales on the surface of hair are opened at large angles under alkaline condition and/or high-temperature condition, so that large indigo dyeing particles are easily absorbed in the scales; black indigo oxocarbon or carbon black is generated under the action of alkaline dyeing assistant and oxidizing agent at high temperature by the property that the indigo dye is easy to oxidize; the acidic dye assistant is added as the temperature decreases, and the scales having opening angles on the surface of hair are closed under acidic condition, so that the indigo carbide is firmly clamped and fixed in the scales of hair; finally, the blue indigo dyes white hair into black.

A two-part oxidative dyeing composition is described. The two-part composition has an alkaline first part comprising oxidative dye couplers and/or oxidative dye precursors, and a second part comprising hydrogen peroxide, xanthine and/or its derivatives, and a lipophilic compound. The second part is formulated as water-in-oil emulsion and it was unexpectedly found that xanthines stabilize the viscosity of the second part composition allowing for improved dyeing performance.

A two-part oxidative dyeing composition is described. The two-part composition has an alkaline first part comprising oxidative dye couplers and/or oxidative dye precursors, and a second part comprising hydrogen peroxide, xanthine and/or its derivatives, and a lipophilic compound. The second part is formulated as water-in-oil emulsion and it was unexpectedly found that xanthines stabilize the viscosity of the second part composition allowing for improved dyeing performance.

Aspects of the invention include a method of treating hair of a subject with an artificial melanin material comprises contacting in a solution artificial melanin precursors with an oxidizing agent at a temperature greater than or equal to 30° C. in the presence of the hair of the subject to form the artificial melanin material; wherein the artificial melanin material associates with the hair of the subject, thereby treating the hair of the subject. Optionally, the contacting step results in deposition of the artificial melanin material on the hair of the subject and/or uptake of the artificial melanin material into the hair of the subject.

Aspects of the invention include a method of treating hair of a subject with an artificial melanin material comprises contacting in a solution artificial melanin precursors with an oxidizing agent at a temperature greater than or equal to 30° C. in the presence of the hair of the subject to form the artificial melanin material; wherein the artificial melanin material associates with the hair of the subject, thereby treating the hair of the subject. Optionally, the contacting step results in deposition of the artificial melanin material on the hair of the subject and/or uptake of the artificial melanin material into the hair of the subject.

A process is provided for dyeing keratinous material. The process includes (1) providing an agent (a) that includes (a1) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and (a2) at least one colorant compound. The process further includes (2) providing an agent (b) that includes (b1) water and (b2) at least one fat component. The method includes (3) preparing an application mixture by mixing agents (a) and (b) and (4) applying the application mixture to the keratinous material. Further, the method includes (5) exposing the application mixture to the keratinous material and (6) rinsing the application mixture with water.

A process is provided for dyeing keratinous material. The process includes (1) providing an agent (a) that includes (a1) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and (a2) at least one colorant compound. The process further includes (2) providing an agent (b) that includes (b1) water and (b2) at least one fat component. The method includes (3) preparing an application mixture by mixing agents (a) and (b) and (4) applying the application mixture to the keratinous material. Further, the method includes (5) exposing the application mixture to the keratinous material and (6) rinsing the application mixture with water.

An agent for dyeing keratinous material is provided. The agent includes (a1) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and (a2) at least one color-imparting compound. Further, the agent includes (a3) at least one preservative and (a4) at least one fat component.

An agent for dyeing keratinous material is provided. The agent includes (a1) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and (a2) at least one color-imparting compound. Further, the agent includes (a3) at least one preservative and (a4) at least one fat component.

Removable hair coloring compositions are described herein that include: at least one hair color composition or compound; and at least one sealing component or compound, wherein at least one of the at least one hair color composition or compound, or the at least one sealing component or compound can be physically dissolved, physically removed, or a combination thereof when mixed with at least one natural oil. In some embodiments, removable hair coloring compositions further include at least one preparation stage component or compound.