US4220167A
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Method of restoring normal moisture level to hair with slight to moderate moisture deficiency
Assignee: Helene Curtis Industries Inc
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Filing: 1978-06-05
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Granted: 1980-09-02
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Expires: 1998-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A method of restoring the normal moisture level in hair initially having a slight to moderate moisture deficiency comprising the steps of: (1) shampooing the hair with a moisture stabilizing shampoo; (2) conditioning the shampooed hair with a moisture stabilizing conditioner; (3) thereafter applying a moisture control styling lotion; (4) at least once a month applying a deep heat treatment conditioner to said freshly shampooed hair; and (5) at least once a month applying a moisture gain intensive conditioner for at least 15 minutes to said hair; each of said shampoos, conditioners and lotions comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.1 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald P. Newell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/64; A61K8/65; A45; A45D; A45D7/00; A45D7/04; A61K8/33; A61K8/34; A61K8/345; A61K8/49; A61K8/4906; A61K8/4913; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/02; A61Q5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for restoring normal moisture level to slight to moderately moisture deficient hair comprising the steps of: (1) shampooing the hair with a moisture stabilizing shampoo; (2) conditioning the shampooed hair with a moisture stabilizing composition; (3) thereafter applying a moisture control styling lotion; and (4) at least once a month applying a moisture gain intensive conditioner for at least 15 minutes to said hair; each of said shampoos, conditioners and lotions comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for restoring normal moisture level to slight to moderately moisture deficient hair comprising the steps of: (1) shampooing the hair with a moisture stabilizing shampoo; (2) conditioning the shampooed hair with a moisture stabilizing composition; (3) thereafter applying a moisture control styling lotion; and (4) at least once a month applying a moisture gain intensive conditioner for at least 15 minutes to said hair; each of said shampoos, conditioners and lotions comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The method of claim 1 additionally comprising the step of applying a moisture stabilizing night supplement gel to said hair at least once a week, said gel comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said gel is applied to the hair twice a week.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said gel is applied to the hair twice a week.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The method of claim 4, additionally comprising the step of at least once a month applying a deep heat treatment conditioner to said moisture deficient hair, said conditioner comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said gel is applied to the hair three times a week.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
The method of claim 6, additionally comprising the step of at least once a month applying a deep heat treatment conditioner to said moisture deficient hair, said conditioner comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
The method of claim 1, additionally comprising the step of at least once a month applying a deep heat treatment conditioner to said moisture deficient hair, said conditioner comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.
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