Redken Laboratories Inc.

Geoffrey R Hawkins

David W Cannell

Fatty acid lactylates and/or glycolates are combined with sodium hydroxide or at least one reducing agent for hair and used in a hair straightening operation.

Hair straightening compositions containing fatty acid lactylates and

Fatty acid lactylates and/or glycolates are combined as humectant compounds with at least one reducing agent for hair and used in a permanent waving operation. In comparison to hair permanently waved without their use, the humectant compounds impart increased moisture retention to the hair without sacrificing waving efficiency while, in most instances, showing improved waving efficiencies, particularly at elevated humidities.

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Granada Hills, CA, United States of America

Geoffrey R Hawkins