Hair modification system

Abstract

The present invention relates to hair modification system including a range of hair colour modifiers and associated hair modification process and regime. The invention has been developed primarily for use by hair care professionals in a salon environment, but is not limited to this particular field of use.

Claims

1. A method of modifying the colour of hair, comprising: applying to the hair a flowing dose of water dispersed hair colour modifier from a water dispersible composition, the composition comprising: a colour modifier, a thickening agent, a rheology modifier and an emulsifier, wherein the composition is provided in the form of a water-disintegrable tablet, and wherein the colour modifier comprises 0.1%-95% (w/w) of pigment, temporary dye, semi-permanent dye, demi-permanent dye, permanent dye or a combination of any two or more thereof.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the composition is contained in a porous bag.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the composition is contained in a pervious vesicle that allows water to flow through it, wherein the pervious vehicle is a showerhead.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the colour modifier comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a lifting agent, a bleaching agent, and a stripping agent.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises a lipid-rich thickening agent at a concentration of about 1%-15% (w/w), one or more plant oils at a concentration of about 20%-35% (w/w), a water soluble, organic rheology modifier at a concentration of about 30%-45% (w/w), and a colour modifier at a concentration of about 0.5% - 15% (w/w), wherein the colour modifier comprises two or more compounds selected from the group consisting a lifting agent, a bleaching agent, a stripping agent, a dye and a pigment.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises one or more emulsifiers at a total concentration of about 10%-20% (w/w), a lipid-rich thickening agent at a concentration of about 1%-5% (w/w), a water soluble, organic rheology modifier at a concentration of about 40%-45% (w/w), and a colour modifier at a concentration of about 1%-20% (w/w).

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises one or more cationic and/or non-ionic emulsifiers at a concentration of about 10%-20% (w/w), hydrogenated castor oil at a concentration of about 1%-5% (w/w), one or more plant oils at a concentration of about 15%-35% (w/w), a polyethylene glycol at a concentration of about 30% - 45% (w/w), and a colour modifier at a concentration of about 0.5%-10% (w/w).

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises 15-20% (w/w) emulsifier, 40-45% (w/w) rheology modifier, 2.5% (w/w) thickening agent, 25-35% (w/w) plant oil, and 0.1-3% (w/w/) colour modifier, wherein the colour modifier is a semi-permanent or demi-permanent dye, or a combination thereof, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable tablet.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises 4.5% (w/w) ceteareth-20/cetearyl, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 4% (w/w) coconut oil or cetiol-C5, about 2.5% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, about 3% (w/w) ceteareth-30, and about 25%-30% (w/w) plant oil, and 0.1-3% (w/w/) direct dye, wherein the direct dye is a semi-permanent dye, demi-permanent dye, or temporary dye, a combination thereof, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable tablet.

10. A water dispersible composition comprising a hair colour modifier, a thickening agent, an emulsifier and a rheology modifier, when used in the method of claim 1.

Description

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

(1) The present invention will now be described with reference to the following examples which should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive. Examples of suitable formulations for the cleansing and treatment compositions are set out below, together with details of recommended treatment procedures using the shower head and compositions of the invention.

Compositions for Modifying the Hair

(2) An example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 12-13% (w/w) emulsifier, 40-45% (w/w) rheology modifier, 2.5-3% (w/w) thickening agent, 15-25% (w/w) oil, and 6-8% (w/w/) colour modifier, wherein the colour modifier is a semi-permanent dye, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(3) Another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 10-15% (w/w) emulsifier, 40-45% (w/w) rheology modifier, 2.5-3% (w/w) thickening agent, 15-25% (w/w) oil, and 0.1-3% (w/w/) colour modifier, wherein the colour modifier is a semi-permanent or demi-permanent dye, or a combination thereof, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(4) In a further example of a preferred embodiment of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 4% (w/w) coconut oil or cetiol-C5, about 2.5% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, about 3% (w/w) non-ionic surfactant, and about 24% (w/w) plant oil, wherein the tablets comprises about 3% (w/w) argan oil, and 0.1-3% (w/w/) direct dye, wherein the direct dye is a semi-permanent dye, demi-permanent dye, or temporary dye, a combination thereof, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(5) An example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 12-13% (w/w) emulsifier, 40-45% (w/w) rheology modifier, 2.5-3% (w/w) thickening agent, 20-30% (w/w) oil, and 6-8% (w/w/) colour modifier, wherein the colour modifier is a semi-permanent dye, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(6) Another example of a preferred embodiment of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 14-18% (w/w) emulsifier, 40-45% (w/w) rheology modifier, 2.5-3% (w/w) thickening agent, about 25% (w/w) plant oil, and 0.1-3% (w/w/) colour modifier, wherein the colour modifier is a semi-permanent or demi-permanent dye, or a combination thereof, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(7) Another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 14-18% (w/w) emulsifier, 40-45% (w/w) rheology modifier, 2.5-3% (w/w) thickening agent, about 25% (w/w) plant oil, and 0.1-3% (w/w/) colour modifier, wherein the colour modifier is a permanent, semi-permanent or demi-permanent dye, or a combination thereof, and the composition is prepared as a granulated substance for use in a porous bag.

(8) A further example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 4% (w/w) coconut oil, about 2.5% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, about 3% (w/w) non-ionic surfactant, about 10% (w/w) cationic surfactant, and about 25% (w/w) plant oil, wherein the plant oil comprises at least olive oil and/or castor oil and/or argan oil and 1-2% (w/w) total direct dye, wherein the direct dye is a semi-permanent dye, demi-permanent dye, or temporary dye, a combination thereof, and the composition is prepared as a powder or granulated substance for use in a porous bag.

(9) Another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 2.5% (w/w) SABOWAX ELH 40, and about 25%-35% (w/w) total plant oil, about 10% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 4% (w/w) coconut oil or cetiol C5, about 3% (w/w) Eumulgin® B3, and 0.1-3% (w/w) direct dye, wherein the direct dye is a semi-permanent dye, demi-permanent dye, or temporary dye, a combination thereof, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(10) Yet another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 2.5% (w/w) PEG-40, and about 25%-35% (w/w) total plant oil, about 10% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 4% (w/w) coconut oil or cetiol C5, about 3% (w/w) Eumulgin® B3, and 1-2% (w/w) colour modifier, and the composition is prepared as a powder or granulated substance for use in a porous bag.

(11) Another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 2.5% (w/w) PEG-40, and about 25%-35% (w/w) total plant oil, about 10% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 4% (w/w) coconut oil or cetiol C5, about 3% (w/w) Eumulgin® B3, about 2% (w/w) protein, and 0.1-3% (w/w) dye or pigment, wherein the dye or pigment is a permanent, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or temporary dye or pigment, a combination thereof, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(12) Another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) cetearyl alcohol and ceteareth-20, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 2.5% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, and about 15%-25% (w/w) total plant oil, about 10% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 4% (w/w) coconut oil or cetiol C5, about 3% (w/w) ceteareth, about 2% (w/w) protein, and 2-7% (w/w/) dye or pigment, wherein the dye or pigment is a permanent, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or temporary dye or pigment, a combination thereof, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(13) Another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 2.5% (w/w) SABOWAX ELH 40, and about 25%-35% (w/w) total plant oil, about 10% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 4% (w/w/) coconut oil or cetiol C5, about 3% (w/w) Eumulgin® B3, about 2% (w/w) protein, and about 0.5% (w/w) basic red 51 direct dye, 0.18% (w/w) basic blue 124 direct dye, and 1% (w/w) basic yellow 87 direct dye, and the composition is prepared as a powder or granulated substance for use in a porous bag.

(14) Another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 2.5% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, and about 25%-35% (w/w) total plant oil, about 10% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 4% (w/w/) coconut oil or cetiol C5, about 3% (w/w) Eumulgin® B3, about 2% (w/w) protein, and about 0.5% (w/w) basic red 51 direct dye, 0.18% (w/w) basic blue 124 direct dye, and 1% (w/w) basic yellow 87 direct dye, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(15) A further example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) cetearyl alcohol and ceteareth-20, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 2.5% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, and about 15%-25% (w/w) total plant oil, about 10% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 4% (w/w/) coconut oil or cetiol C5, about 3% (w/w) ceteareth-30, about 2.5% (w/w) protein, and about 2.5% (w/w) basic orange 31 direct dye, 0.15% (w/w) basic violet 2 direct dye, 3% (w/w) basic yellow 87 direct dye, and 1.5% (w/w) basic red 51 direct dye, and the composition is prepared as a powder or granulated substance for use in a porous bag.

(16) Another example of a colour modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises 4.5% (w/w) cetearyl alcohol and ceteareth-20, about 44% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 2.5% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, and about 15%-25% (w/w) total plant oil, about 10% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 4% (w/w/) coconut oil or cetiol C5, about 3% (w/w) ceteareth-30, about 2.5% (w/w) protein, and about 2.5% (w/w) basic orange 31 direct dye, 0.15% (w/w) basic violet 2 direct dye, 3% (w/w) basic yellow 87 direct dye, and 1.5% (w/w) basic red direct dye, and the composition is pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

(17) An example of a preferred embodiment of a condition modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises about 3% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 29% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 7% (w/w) cetiol-C5, about 5% (w/w) Tween-80, about 4.5% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 5% (w/w) nonylphenyl ethoxylate, about 5% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, about 1.3% (w/w) phenoxyethanol, about 6% (w/w) alcohol alkoxylate, and about 20% (w/w) plant oil, wherein the composition comprises about 8% (w/w) argan oil.

(18) An example of a preferred embodiment of a condition modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises about 4% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 42% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 5% (w/w) cetiol-C5, about 7% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 3% (w/w) ceteareth-50, about 2% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, and about 22% (w/w) plant oil, wherein the composition comprises about 2% (w/w) argan oil.

(19) An example of a preferred embodiment of a condition modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water of the present invention comprises about 5.5% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 34% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 8% (w/w) cetiol-C5, about 5.5% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 1% (w/w) TERIC® N9,about 10% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, about 2.5% (w/w) phenoxyethanol, about 5% (w/w) TERIC® N5, about 5% (w/w) ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and about 15% (w/w) plant oil.

(20) An example of a preferred embodiment of a condition modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water comprises about 4% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 40% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 4% (w/w) cetiol-C5, about 6% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 7% (w/w) nonylphenyl ethoxylate, about 11% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, about 2.5% (w/w) phenoxyethanol, and about 16% (w/w) plant oil.

(21) An example of a preferred embodiment of a condition modifying water dispersible composition for use with a flowing source of water comprises about 4% (w/w) Emulgade® 1000NI, about 42% (w/w) PEG-4000, about 7% (w/w) cetrimonium chloride, about 2% (w/w) hydrogenated castor oil, and about 25% (w/w) plant oil.

Methods for Making Compositions for Modifying the Hair

(22) Colour modifying compositions of the invention were prepared by first mixing one or more directs dyes with cetrimonium chloride for about 20 minutes at about 80° C. To this mixture is added Emulgade 1000 NI, optionally shea butter and coconut oil, PEG-4000S, Eumulgin B3 and PEG-40 before mixing again for about 20 minutes at about 80° C. To this mixture is then added one or more plant oils, before mixing again for about 5 minutes at about 80° C. and cooling the mixture to 60° C. To this mixture is then added one or more emollients and/or keratin, before mixing again for about 15 minutes at about 60° C. and cooling the mixture to 52° C., prior to the composition being pressed into a semi-solid, water disintegratable table.

Method of Hair Colouration

(23) In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is also provided a method of hair colouration comprising the steps of adding the above-described water dispersible composition to a shower head and applying the dose of water dispersed colour or condition modifier to the hair as a continuous dose of flowing water dispersed colour or condition modifier.

(24) Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.