One step method and compositions for simultaneously coloring and highlighting hair

Abstract

A single composition for simultaneous coloring and highlighting hair to provide hair fibers having variations in tonality and hue, comprising, 1-10% inorganic persulfate, 1-20% hydrogen peroxide, 0.001-20% of at least one primary intermediate and, optionally, at least one coupler for the formation of oxidation dyes; and 0.01-20% of one or more surfactants; as well as a one step method for simultaneously color and highlighting hair to provide hair fibers having variations in tonality and hue comprising, combining, immediately prior to use, a powder composition comprised of at least one alkali metal or alkaline earth metal persulfate, an aqueous developer composition comprised of hydrogen peroxide; and an aqueous based colorant composition comprised of at least one primary intermediate and, optionally, at least one coupler for the formation of oxidation dyes; and applying the mixture to the hair for a period of time sufficient to cause coloration and highlighting of the hair.

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