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Method of effecting a reversible color change of dyed hair

US7198651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2004
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method to achieve a reversible change of the colour of hair dyed with an azo dye wherein the change of the colour can be effected by, for example, the salonist or the consumer in a simple manner.The colour of the hair thus dyed may be changed simply by treating the dyed hair with an acid treatment composition at any time after the first dyeing treatment. If desired by the consumer, the colour may be returned to substantially the original post dye colour by treating the hair further with an alkaline treatment composition.

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