摘要 |
A curly hair-straightening composition is disclosed, which comprises: (A) from 1 to 20% by weight of one or more keratin-reducing substances selected from the group consisting of thioglycolic acid, thioglycolic acid derivatives, cysteine, N-acylcysteines, salts thereof, thioglyceryl alkyl ethers, mercaptoalkylamides, sulfites and hydrogensulfites; (B) one or more alcohols selected from the group consisting of monohydric alcohols having a straight-chain or branched alkyl group carrying 3 or 4 carbon atoms and dihydric or trihydric alcohols having a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 4 to 6 carbon atoms; and (C) water; wherein the weight ratio of the component (B) to the component (C) is from 1:3 to 3:1. Further, a method for straightening curly hair by using this composition is also disclosed. The curly hair-straightening composition of the present invention can permanently and sufficiently straighten natural curly hair or frizzy hair without causing any damage on the hair.
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