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US 8,771,658 B2Granted
Compositions and methods for treating keratin based fibers
AssigneeCoolway Inc.
InventorsJames Humphreys, Jospeh Sherman
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Abstract
Compositions, formulations, kits and methods for temporarily or semi-permanently transforming the shape of individual hair filaments or keratinous fibers (curling, waving or straightening) by applying no heat or heat below about 300° F. to prevent damage to the keratinous fibers.
Claims12
A method for treating a keratinous fiber of a mammal, the method comprising:
- applying a keratinous fiber styling composition to the keratinous fiber;
- wherein the styling composition comprises:
- a cosmetically suitable carrier;
- a polymerizable monomer selected from a member of the group consisting of soy protein and hydrolyzed silk (silk peptide);
- and
- at least one protein fixing agent selected from a member of the group consisting of 2-propanone, ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, butanone, t-butanol and n-butanol;
- and
- activating the protein fixing agent to initiate an in-situ polymerization reaction on the keratinous fiber by applying heat to the keratinous fiber at a temperature below 300° F.
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