Patent ID: 6238658
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
An oxidizing composition for permanently shaping the hair comprising:a first component comprising at least one oxidizing agent in aqueous medium, anda second component comprising at least one thickening polymer in aqueous medium, said thickening polymer being in the form of an aqueous dispersion, an oily dispersion, or as a reverse emulsion, with the proviso that said thickening polymer is not quaternary hydroxyethylcellulose;wherein said first and second components are to be mixed with each other at the time of initiating said permanently reshaping of the hair to obtain a ready-to-use oxidizing composition, wherein said first and second components are present in said ready-to-use oxidizing composition in an amount sufficient to form a uniform, thickened composition and to allow permanent reshaping of the hair.