Temporary changing the color of hair using pigments, alcohols and specific polyalkoxylated silicones

#The present invention generally relates to a means for temporarily changing the color of keratinous fibers, in particular human hair. The present invention also relates to a method for changing the color of and styling hair, wherein a corresponding agent is sprayed onto the hair and the hair is simultaneously set in the hairstyle.

#Changing the shape and color of keratinous fibers, in particular hair, represents an important area of modern cosmetics. To change the color of hair, a person skilled in the art knows of diverse dye systems, depending on the requirements for the dyeing. For permanent, intensive dyeing with favorable fastness properties and favorable gray coverage, oxidation dyes are commonly used. Such coloring agents customarily include oxidation dye precursors, so-called developer components and coupler components, which form the actual dyes with one another under the influence of oxidizing agents, e.g., hydrogen peroxide. Oxidation dyes are characterized by very long-lasting dyeing results.

#When direct dyes are used, dyes which are already formed diffuse from the dye into the hair fiber. In comparison to oxidatively dyeing hair, the coloration obtained with direct dyes exhibits a lower durability and washes away faster. Coloration with direct dyes typically lasts on the hair for a period between 5 and 20 washes of the hair.

#The following detailed description of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the invention or the application and uses of the invention. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding background of the invention or the following detailed description of the invention.

#It has been surprisingly shown that the above-discussed objectives can be solved by the use of color pigments and certain non-ionic polyethoxylated silicones when these are used in a specific aqueous-alcoholic carrier that is characterized by high alcohol content and low fatty component content.

#Keratinous fibers, keratin-containing fibers, or keratin fibers are understood to mean fur, wool, feathers, and in particular human hair. Although the agents according to the present invention are primarily suited for lightening and dyeing keratin fibers, use in other fields is also possible in principle.