Patent ID: 7128485

Claim:
An applicator for applying an oxidative hair dyeing mixture to human hair, said applicator ( 1 ) comprising two compartments ( 2 , 3 ) and a product-dispensing area or spot ( 4 ), said two compartments including a first compartment ( 2 ) containing an oxidative hair dye composition and a second compartment ( 3 ) containing an oxidizing agent; wherein said two compartments ( 2 , 3 ) are provided with respective product-dispensing openings ( 5 , 6 ), which are arranged so as to open next to each other into the product-dispensing area or spot ( 4 ); wherein corresponding liquid-permeable inserts ( 7 , 8 ) are inserted in said two compartments ( 2 , 3 ) through said respective product-dispensing openings ( 5 , 6 ) so as to protrude beyond said product-dispensing opening, said corresponding liquid-permeable inserts ( 7 , 8 ) comprising a spongy material, bristles, or a fabric that is permeable for the oxidizing agent and the oxidative hair dye composition; and wherein said compartments are provided with means for preventing drying out of said oxidizing agent and said oxidative hair dye composition.