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Method of restoring normal moisture level to hair with slight to moderate moisture deficiency

US4220167A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1978
Grant dateSep 2, 1980
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Expiry dateJun 5, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of restoring the normal moisture level in hair initially having a slight to moderate moisture deficiency comprising the steps of: (1) shampooing the hair with a moisture stabilizing shampoo; (2) conditioning the shampooed hair with a moisture stabilizing conditioner; (3) thereafter applying a moisture control styling lotion; (4) at least once a month applying a deep heat treatment conditioner to said freshly shampooed hair; and (5) at least once a month applying a moisture gain intensive conditioner for at least 15 minutes to said hair; each of said shampoos, conditioners and lotions comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.1 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.

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