Oxidative coloration of hair with reduced hair damage

Abstract

The invention provides a packaged composition for the oxidative coloration of hair which is formulated in two parts, the composition comprising: (i) an aqueous hair colorant part comprising one or more oxidative dye precursors, and less than 1% oleic acid by weight based on total weight of part (i); (ii) an aqueous colour developer part comprising one or more oxidising agents, at least 5% stearic acid by weight based on total weight of part (ii); and less than 1% oleic acid by weight based on total weight of part (ii); in which parts (i) and (ii) are adapted to be mixed together before application to the hair. The compositions provide an improved level of hair damage protection during the colouring process without compromising on colour delivery.

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