Traditional hair colorant application relies heavily on manual techniques, leading to significant variability in coverage and processing time. Studies show application inconsistencies can result in up to 30% variation in color saturation across different sections of hair, while exposure time differences of just 2-3 minutes can alter final color outcomes by several shade levels.

The fundamental challenge lies in achieving uniform dye distribution and precise timing control while maintaining scalp safety and optimizing colorant penetration into the hair shaft.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including infrared-assisted application systems, automated temperature and pH control mechanisms, microcurrent-enhanced dye delivery, and precision multi-nozzle distribution technologies. These and other approaches focus on improving application consistency while reducing processing time and minimizing skin contact with chemical agents.

1. Automatic Hair Fiber Dyeing Device with Integrated Temperature, pH, and Circulation Control Systems

QINGDAO HUALITAI HAIR PRODUCTS CO LTD, 2024

Automatic hair fiber dyeing device that improves accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of hair dyeing compared to manual methods. The device uses automated temperature, time, and drug addition control, as well as circulation, to ensure consistent dyeing parameters. It has features like a dyeing tank, heating, constant temperature control, pH monitoring, water injection, drug injection, pumped circulation, mobile hair suspension, and PLC control. This provides accurate, consistent, and repeatable dyeing results compared to manual methods. It also improves safety by automated drug injection.

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2. Dyeing Device with Rotating Brush and Hollow Shaft for Vibration and Microcurrent-Assisted Dye Application

Jo Seong-jip, CHOSEONG JIB, 2024

A dyeing device for gray hair that uses vibration and microcurrent to evenly apply hair dye and improve absorption. The device has a rotating brush with a hollow shaft that moves dye upwards from a tube. Vibration is provided by an eccentric cam. Microcurrent is applied to the brush and body. This helps distribute dye, prevent dripping, and minimize scalp/hair damage.

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3. Hair Dyeing Method Utilizing Amino-Functionalized Silicone Polymers and Pigments with UV/VIS Light Irradiation

HENKEL AG & CO KGAA, 2023

Method for dyeing human hair using amino-functionalized silicone polymers and pigments to achieve long-lasting hair color with good washing fastness. The method involves applying a dye containing the silicone polymers and pigments to the hair, then irradiating the dyed hair with UV/VIS light. The silicone polymers and pigments fix to the hair during irradiation, creating a durable color film. The UV/VIS irradiation enhances color retention compared to just using the dye.

4. Electric Hair Dyeing Apparatus with Detachable Container, Internal Pump, Multi-Nozzle Brushes, and Vibration Mixing System

Jo Seong-jip, CHOSEONG JIB, 2023

An electric hair dyeing machine that can apply hair dye evenly and automatically without assistance. The machine has a handle with a detachable dye container, an internal electric pump, a protruding connection pipe, and multiple nozzle brushes in the discharge pipe. A flow control member allows adjusting the dye amount. A vibration generator mixes the dye. The handle also has a wireless charging receiver. The machine pumps dye from the container, mixes it, and discharges it through the nozzle brushes for precise and even hair dyeing.

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5. Device for Automated Hair Color Leveling with Lifting, Kneading, and Extrusion Mechanisms

SHAOYANG HONGYU HAIR PRODUCTS CO LTD, 2022

Automated hair color leveling device for human hair products like wigs and extensions. The device has a base, gantry, lifting mechanism, kneading mechanism, and extrusion mechanism. The lifting mechanism raises hair from the kneading mechanism while it repeatedly kneads. The extrusion mechanism delivers dye as the hair is lifted. This ensures even dye coating on the hair strands for consistent color. The automated process replaces manual hand application by workers.

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6. Head Cover with Internal Light Emission for Uniform Hair Dyeing

UTIDA KOUSEI, 2021

A light-based hair dyeing device that provides more even hair coloring by irradiating light from inside a head cover. The device has a head cover with an opening to insert the head, a support to hold the cover, a light emitting member on the inner wall, and an air vent. This allows uniform light exposure to the hair, especially the inner hair and roots, by irradiating from inside the head cover. It reduces unevenness compared to externally applied light since the inner hair and roots are more difficult to reach.

7. Hair Dyeing Apparatus with Air-Vibration Circulation and Non-Contact Application Mechanism

IM JONG WON, 2021

Air-vibration hair dyeing machine that uniformly applies and dyes hair without the dye solution touching the skin. The machine has a case with an opening to hold the dyed hair. A nozzle connected to the case sucks in air and blows it to circulate inside the case. This moves the hair around and applies the dye evenly without contacting the skin. The air flow prevents the dye solution from sticking to the skin.

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8. Hair Product Dyeing Device with Separate Water and Dye Delivery Systems and Deodorant Integration

Hunan Xinyuan Hair Products Co., Ltd., HUNAN XINYUAN HAIR PRODUCTS CO LTD, 2020

A convenient and efficient hair product dyeing device with separate water and dye delivery systems that allows controlled dyeing of hair products. The device has a split tank with separate water and dye compartments connected by pipes. A pump draws water from the tank and a valve regulates flow. A deodorant tank can be attached to remove dye odor from the hair product. This allows separate control of water and dye delivery for better dyeing without contamination.

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9. Dual Hair Dyeing Machine with Separate and Auxiliary Containers for Controlled Solution Dispensing and Cleanup

SEO HYUN YOUNG, Seohyun-young, 2020

Dual hair dyeing machine with an auxiliary container to address issues like insufficient dye, oxidizer, or cleaning agent, excess dye discharge, and container cleaning. The machine has separate containers for hair dye, oxidizer, and cleaning agent. It also has a main container to hold the dye and oxidizer. An auxiliary container holds additional dye, oxidizer, or cleaning agent. Pumping mechanisms move solution between the containers and the brush heads. This allows customizing the ratio of dye and oxidizer, reducing waste, and avoiding over-application. The auxiliary container can also be filled separately for touch-ups. The machine reduces dye discharge by matching application to hair length. The auxiliary container simplifies cleanup compared to washing separate containers.

10. Polymer-Based Hair Dyeing Method Utilizing UV Light Curing Mechanism

FAROUK SYSTEMS INC, 2020

Hair dyeing method using a polymer-based hair dye that cures with UV light instead of heat or chemicals. The dye is applied to hair and then UV light is shone on it to cure and harden the dye into a coating on the hair. This allows precise coloring without the need for thermal or oxidative activation. A specialized hair device with UV light sources can be used to apply and cure the dye.

11. Hair Product Dyeing Device with Motorized Piston Cylinder and Integrated Drying Mechanism

QINGDAO TIANYUAN HAIR CRAFTS CO LTD, Qingdao Tianyuan Arts & Crafts Hair Products Co., Ltd., 2019

A hair product dyeing device that improves efficiency and prevents hair product loss during dyeing. The device has a dyeing box connected to a base, a piston cylinder with a balance plate inside, and a motor-driven crank mechanism. The piston moves up and down to reciprocate the dyeing box inside the box. This fully immerses the hair products in the dye. A hair dryer on the base speeds up drying. A valve controls dye flow. This prevents hair product spills during dyeing. The device also has a fixed rod connecting the dyeing box to the base.

12. Method for Dyeing Keratin Fibers Using Photoreactive Dye Activation with UV Light

OREAL, 2018

A method for dyeing keratin fibers like hair using light activation to improve color retention and reduce staining. The method involves applying a dye containing a photoreactive group and a light source in the UV range. The light activates the photoreactive group in the dye to enhance coloring and persistence. The dye can be an oxidative dye, direct dye, or combination. The light source can be a UV lamp or UV diode. The photoreactive group can be an alkenyl or alkynyl moiety.

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13. Hair Dyeing Device with Vibration-Isolated Sliding Central Board and Integrated Dye Recipe Slot

Bengbu Wude Commerce and Trade Co., Ltd., Bengbu Wude Trading Co., Ltd., 2018

A hair dyeing device for hair products that improves efficiency, reduces damage, and saves space compared to conventional methods. The device has a vibration-isolated dyeing box with a central board that slides in and out on rails. A motor moves the board to agitate the dye. The box has a ventilated bottom, a slot for cards with dye recipes, and a push rod to push the board. This allows automated stirring of the dye without shaking the whole box. The device also has an extractor to salvage dyed hair.

14. Hair Dyeing Device with Vibration-Isolated Dyeing Box and Automated Agitation Mechanism

BENGBU WUDE COMMERCE AND TRADE CO LTD, 2018

A hair dyeing device that improves the efficiency and quality of dyeing hair products like weaves by reducing labor, time, and damage compared to conventional methods. The device has a vibration-isolated dyeing box with features like a sliding push rod, fixed plates, and ventilation. The push rod allows automated agitation of the dye instead of manual dipping. The fixed plates prevent vibrations from the motor. The ventilation prevents buildup of fumes. This allows consistent, controlled, and efficient dyeing without manual intervention or separate draining.

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15. Hair Dye Mixing Device with Dual Dye Containers and Adjustable Discharge Mechanism

KIM DO-HYUNG, 2017

A hair dye mixing device that allows partial and complete coloration of hair. The device mixes and dispenses separate first and second dyes to color hair. It has containers for the dyes, a pump, and a mixing chamber. The dyes are loaded into separate containers that connect to a common extrusion conduit. Pushing a key activates the pump to extrude the dyes through the conduit into the mixing chamber. There they mix further and are discharged onto the hairbrush. This ensures thorough mixing and extrusion of both dyes for complete coloring. But the discharge amount can be adjusted to enable partial staining. The containers can be swapped to change the dye colors.

16. Rotating Drum Hair Dyeing Apparatus with Hook-Suspended Buckets and Fixed Position Dyeing Station

XUCHANG HONGYANG BIOCHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO LTD, Xuchang Hongyang Biochemical Industry Development Co., Ltd., 2017

Hair dyeing apparatus that allows simultaneous dyeing of multiple colors in small batch quantities. The device has a rotating drum with hooks to suspend multiple dyeing buckets. A motor turns the drum to move the buckets through a fixed position dyeing station. This allows multiple colors to be applied at once without frequent tank switching. The buckets have drain valves and can be removed for cleaning.

17. Two-Component Hair Dye Device with Integrated Pump, Check Valves, and Mixing Screws

SHM SANG BONG, IN SU INDUSTRY CO., LTD, Insu Industry Co., Ltd., 2017

Two-component hair dye supply device that provides uniform mixing and application of dye and oxidizer for efficient and consistent hair coloring. The device has a pump with check valves and mixing screws in the inlet and outlet pipes to ensure thorough mixing of the dye and oxidizer. It also has a connector to attach the dye container directly to the pump body. This allows the dye to be pumped directly from the container without transferring to the pump chamber. This prevents uneven dye distribution issues when using a brush applicator. The device also has a spherical pump head and adapter to protect the connection to the dye container.

18. Hair Dyeing Device with Air Suction and Internal Contact Dyeing Mechanism

KIM JUNG SU, 2016

A hair dyeing device that allows convenient and mess-free hair dyeing by sucking the hair into a case using air suction and dyeing only the contacted hair. The device has a case with an opening for hair entry and a dyeing unit inside. An air suction device sucks hair through the opening. The hair rubs against the dyeing unit inside. This avoids dyeing the skin and prevents dye splash. A protective device prevents skin contact. The hair exits dyed.

19. Segmented Hair Dyeing Method with Sectional Tie-Off and Dye Fixation by Heating

HIMO INC, 2016

A hair dyeing method to selectively color only part of a hair strand while leaving the rest uncolored. The method involves dividing the hair into segments, tying off sections that shouldn't be dyed, dipping the segments in dye, and heating the dye to fix the color. This allows precise control over which parts get dyed. The untied sections remain uncolored.

20. Hair Dyeing Machine with Porous Mandrel and Adjustable Nozzle for Controlled Dye Circulation in Loose Fiber Barrel

WUJIANG FUAILIANG TEXTILE CO LTD, Wujiang Fu'ai Liang Textile Co., Ltd., 2015

A hair dyeing machine for dyeing loose fibers like hair without staining the bottom of the fibers. The machine has a base with a dye tank and a dye groove. Inside the groove is a loose fiber barrel with a porous mandrel and a nozzle at the bottom. The nozzle is connected to a circulating dye chestnut. The dye circulates through the mandrel, dyes the fibers, and exits via the chestnut. This prevents dye from accumulating in the bottom of the barrel where it can stain the fibers. The machine also has vertical rods that can move the nozzle up and down for adjustable dyeing depth.

21. Hair Strand Dyeing Device with Tapered Holder and Slot-Guide Passageway

LINDER JAKOB, 2015

A dyeing device for accurately and efficiently dyeing individual hair strands to the root, particularly for covering gray hairs. The device has a container-like holder with a tapered bottom and a slot leading to a passage way in the dyeing space. The passage guides an individual hair into the dyeing area and allows the device to slide along the hair length. This enables precise application of dye to the entire hair circumference, including the root end. The tapered holder shape helps prevent the device from slipping off the hair during use.

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22. Hair Dyeing Apparatus with UV LED Array for Curing Dye

SEOUL VIOSYS CO LTD, 2015

Hair dyeing device that uses UV curing instead of heat to reduce dyeing time, minimize solvent exposure, and prevent scalp damage. The device has UV LEDs positioned on a frame that covers the head. The LEDs cure the hair dye by irradiating UV light. This allows faster dyeing with less solvent since UV accelerates the dye reaction. It also reduces exposure to volatile solvents. The LEDs can be controlled precisely to fine-tune the curing process. The frame covers the head to prevent excess heat compared to traditional dyeing methods.

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23. Method for Producing Hair Color Gradients Using Stimulus-Responsive Dye Application

LOREAL, 2014

A method for producing shaded hair coloring that creates natural-looking gradients without harsh transitions. The method involves applying a hair dye or bleach that changes color intensity based on a stimulus like heat, light, or chemicals. By selectively applying the stimulus to different areas of the hair, it creates a gradient of color intensity from root to tip. This avoids the unnatural appearance of abrupt color transitions. The stimulus can be luminous, thermal, mechanical, or chemical. Applying the stimulus in situ or using specially designed tools with varying stimulus levels allows targeted shading.

24. Hair Dyeing Device with Dual Brush System Featuring Adjustable Scalp Gap Mechanism

JEONG HYUNG JAE, 2013

Dyeing device to prevent scalp irritation and allergy when dying hair without sticking dye to the scalp. The device has a first brush for applying dye to hair and a second brush that forms a gap between the scalp and the first brush to prevent direct contact. The second brush is adjustable to protrude from the first brush. This allows the first brush with absorbed dye to be pressed against the hair without contacting the scalp. An adjustment mechanism lowers the second brush to protrude further as needed. The gap prevents dye from transferring to the scalp.

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25. Hair Dyeing Device with Integrated Pump-Activated Brush and Fan-Pattern Dispensing System

APOLLO IND CO LTD, 2012

A hair dyeing device that allows even application of dye without spills or contamination. The device has a brush with an integrated pump that sucks up the dye solution. The brush has holes to eject the dye in a fan pattern onto the hair. This prevents drips and allows thorough coverage. The pump is activated by pressing a button. The brush also has teeth inside to help distribute the dye as it exits.

26. Cylindrical Hair Dye Container with Integrated Multi-Tube Pump System for Simultaneous Dispensing

KWANGDUK SINYOUK, Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 2012

A hair dye container that simplifies and improves the process of mixing dye and oxidizer for hair coloring. The container has multiple storage tubes inside a larger cylindrical body. Each storage tube has a dedicated pump to discharge its contents. A cover synchronously operates all the pumps to simultaneously release the dye and oxidizer. This allows rapid mixing and dispensing without separate containers. The tubes can have diameters from 2-10 cm.

27. Foldable Hair Dyeing Apparatus with External Replaceable Dye Containers and Integrated Mixing System

LEE JAE KUN, 2008

Portable, foldable hair dyeing device with replaceable dye containers that allows customization of hair color by mixing different dyes without wasting. The device has a motor-driven pump to suck dyes from containers, an inline mixer, and a manifold to dispense mixed dye to the hair. The containers attach externally, allowing different dyes to be used. The foldable design and waterproof components make it portable and easy to clean.

28. Hair Dye Applicator with Integrated Dye Heating Mechanism

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV, 2005

A hair dye application device that heats the dye before application to accelerate color absorption into the hair. The device has a reservoir to hold the dye, a heating element to warm the dye, and an opening for the dye to pass through onto the hair. This preheating of the dye before application significantly increases the rate of hair color absorption compared to applying cold dye.

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29. Two-Agent Hair Dye System with Sequential Acidic and Neutralizing Applications

HOYU KK, 2002

Two-agent acidic hair dye system with improved hair dyeing power and reduced skin staining compared to conventional one-agent acidic hair dyes. The two-agent system involves applying a first agent containing organic and inorganic acids at low pH (1.5-4) followed by a second agent containing acid dyes at higher pH (7-11). This allows better hair dyeing and less skin staining compared to using a single acidic agent. The separate application steps can be left for a few minutes before applying the second agent. The first agent may contain solvents, thickeners, oils, and surfactants to enhance performance.

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