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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 22, 1998
Filed:
Apr. 30, 1996
Shiseido Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
By providing a neutralizing solution formulated with an alkaline pH, for use with a conventional reducing lotion, a long-lasting, permanently waved head of hair is attained. Furthermore, by employing the neutralizing solution of the present invention, substantially reduced hair damage and substantially improved curl retention and formation is attained. In the preferred embodiment, the alkaline pH neutralizing solution of the present invention is attained by employing a bromate salt in combination with at least one pH adjusting agent. If desired, hair conditioning and wave enhancing additives may also be employed. Preferably, the bromate salt employed comprises one selected from the group consisting of sodium bromate and potassium bromate, with sodium bromate.