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Hair coloring processes can cause significant structural damage to the hair shaft, with oxidative dyes raising the pH to 9-10 and breaking up to 85% of disulfide bonds in the cortex. Studies show that repeated coloring can reduce fiber tensile strength by 20-40% and increase surface roughness by 30-50% due to cuticle disruption.

The fundamental challenge lies in achieving desired color deposition and penetration while preserving the hair's natural protein structure, lipid content, and mechanical properties.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including bond-protecting additives, pH-optimized dye systems, natural extract formulations, and sequential treatment approaches. These and other developments focus on maintaining hair integrity during the coloring process while delivering consistent, long-lasting color results.

1. Hair Dye Composition with Polyethyleneimine, Gallic Acid, and Phenylalanine-Copper Ion Complex

INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 2024

A hair dye composition containing polyethyleneimine (PEI) and gallic acid that provides safe and minimal hair damage hair dyeing compared to traditional oxidative hair dyes. The composition contains an anionic surfactant, fatty acid, and vegetable oil to stabilize the dye. It also uses oxidizing agents like phenylalanine-copper ion complex instead of hydrogen peroxide. This composition avoids irritating alkaline agents and metal salts while having good color development.

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2. Hair Dye Composition with Low Surfactant Content and Specific Dye Concentration Range Containing Cationized and Water-Soluble Gelling Polymers

SAISHISEI CO LTD, 2023

Hair dye composition that provides stable dyeing properties, easy and even dyeing, and less damage to hair compared to conventional hair dyes. The composition contains one or more dyes selected from HC, basic, direct, and acidic dyes in a concentration range of 0.01-0.7% by weight. It also has a total active agent with a pure content of 12% or less, where the anionic surfactant content is 50% or less. The composition further contains a foaming agent, a cationized polymer, and a water-soluble gelling polymer as thickeners. The low surfactant content, specific dye concentration range, and thickener combination provide stable dyeing with less damage compared to conventional hair dyes.

3. Hair Dye Composition with Anionic Acylamino Acid and Nonionic Alkyl Glucoside Surfactants and pH Adjustment to Hair Isoelectric Point

NUMBER THREE KK, 2023

A hair dye and dyeing method that vividly colors hair without damaging it, regardless of the type of dye used. The hair dye contains specific surfactants and adjusts pH to match the hair's isoelectric point. This allows the dye to adhere to hair without charge, penetrate inside, and dye vividly without harming the cuticle. The surfactants are an anionic acylamino acid with a cocoyl group and a nonionic alkyl glucoside. The pH adjuster keeps the dye solution around the hair's isoelectric point.

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4. Method for Hair Dyeing with Additives Integrated into Dye Mixtures or Applied Sequentially

LIVING PROOF INC, 2023

Method for coloring hair that reduces damage and improves color retention by adding selected additives to hair dye mixtures or applying them before or after dyeing. The additives can be applied simultaneously with the hair dye, before dyeing, or after dyeing. The additives can be used at concentrations of 0.1-15% in the overall mixture. The additives can be antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, thiols, monomers, catalysts, or acidifiers. The additives can improve hair conditioning, reduce damage, enhance color consistency, and improve color resistance to washing.

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5. Oxidative Dye Composition with Low Coupler-to-Dye Intermediate Ratio for Hair Re-Lightening

SHISEIDO CO LTD, 2023

Reducing hair damage when re-lightening previously dyed hair by using a dedicated oxidative dye composition and de-dyeing composition. The oxidative dye composition has a low coupler-to-dye intermediate ratio compared to standard oxidative hair dyes. This allows better destaining with glyoxylic acid or derivatives when the hair is re-lightened. The low coupler ratio reduces hair damage compared to regular oxidative dyes. Using this specialized oxidative dye and de-dyeing kit can significantly reduce hair damage when re-lightening previously dyed hair.

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6. Composition with Isostearyl Silk, Tung Tree Seed Shell Extract, and Sacha Inchi Seed Oil in Specific Ratios

SUZHOU MAOER TECH CO LTD, 2023

A composition for both color-locking and hair care that prevents fading of hair dye and protects hair quality. The composition contains isostearyl silk, extract from tung tree seed shells and rapeseed, and Sacha Inchi seed oil. The specific ratios are 0.01-1:0.01-5:0.01-5 for isostearyl silk, tung oil, and Sacha Inchi oil, respectively. This combination provides color-locking to prevent dye fading and hair care benefits like protection against ultraviolet radiation.

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7. Natural Hair Dye Composition with pH-Adjusted Extracts from Black Beans, Ginseng Root, Perilla Leaf, Gomchi, and Chamomile

Lee Jeong-rye, LEE JUNG-RYE, 2022

A natural hair dye made from extracts of black beans, ginseng root, perilla leaf, gomchi, and chamomile. The dye is prepared by extracting these natural ingredients and adjusting the pH to 3-5 using an acidic mordant like alum. The extracts are mixed to make the hair dye composition, which avoids harsh chemicals and has lower irritation to the scalp compared to conventional synthetic hair dyes.

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8. Hair Dye Composition with Acid Dye, Chitosan, and Hair Treatment Agent

SONG HONG JONG, 2022

Hair dye composition and method that improves dyeability, reduces hair damage, and prevents color fading when dyeing hair with an acid dye. The composition contains an acid dye in a first agent along with a second agent that has a hair treatment and chitosan. Adding chitosan and hair treatment to the acid dye improves dye absorption into the hair, alleviates hair damage, and reduces color fading compared to using just the acid dye.

9. Sequential Hair Treatment Method Using Colorant or Bleaching Agent Followed by Amide and Alkylammonium Carboxylate Compounds

HERCULES LLC, HERCULES LLC, 2022

Method for dyeing or bleaching hair that enhances color intensity, reduces hair damage, and repairs damaged hair. The method involves applying two separate compositions to the hair in succession. The first composition contains a hair colorant or bleaching agent, and the second composition contains a hair treatment with amide and/or alkylammonium carboxylate compounds. This sequence of applications helps to improve color retention, minimize discoloration, and lessen hair damage compared to using just the first composition alone.

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10. Hair Lightening Composition with Antioxidants, Polycarboxylic Acids, and Amino Acids in Bleaching Agents

LOREAL, 2022

Hair lightening compositions that reduce damage to hair during bleaching by using specific antioxidants, polycarboxylic acids, and amino acids in combination with the bleaching agents. The compositions provide stable powders with built-in antioxidant and bonding properties that minimize damage and improve quality during hair lightening compared to traditional bleach formulations. The antioxidant, polycarboxylic acid, and amino acid system protects hair fiber integrity, reduces citric acid formation, and enhances sensory features like combability, softness, elasticity, moisture, and shine.

11. Hair Dye Shampoo Composition with Mixed Extract of Mulberry Fruit, Sangbaekpi, Upper Leaf, and Biotite

Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., KWANGDUK SINYOUK, 2022

A hair dye shampoo composition containing a mixed extract of mulberry fruit, sangbaekpi, upper leaf and biotite as an active ingredient. The composition provides hair coloring without damage to the scalp and hair. It also has improved scalp health after repeated use compared to conventional hair dyes. The dyeing effect is further enhanced with repeated use. The composition can dye hair without mixing separate oxidizing and color agents like traditional hair dyes. It provides stable hair coloring without fading and does not dye skin or nails like regular hair dyes. The composition can be used as a hair dye shampoo instead of regular shampoo for hair coloring.

12. Hair Dye Composition with Tannic Acid, Gallic Acid, and Divalent Iron Salt Forming Oxidizable Polyphenol Complexes

KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 2022

Composition for dyeing hair using a mixture of tannic acid, gallic acid, and a divalent iron salt like ferrous sulfate. The tannic acid and gallic acid are mixed in specific ratios to improve dyeability and color durability. The composition is applied to hair and oxidized by air to form black dye. The iron salt coordinates with the hydroxyl groups of the polyphenols to create insoluble complexes. When oxidized, these complexes dye the hair black. The kit contains the tannic acid-gallic acid mixture and iron salt pre-mixed.

13. Post-Treatment Composition with Levulinic Acid for Hair Dyeing with Buffered pH Range

CUTICULA CO LTD, 2021

Preventing hair damage from oxidative hair dye and suppressing fading of dyed hair by using a post-treatment agent containing levulinic acid with a pH of 4.0 to 6.0 after oxidative hair dyeing. The post-treatment agent is applied with the oxidative dye still on the hair, followed by rinsing with hot water. This method helps prevent hair damage from oxidative dyes and reduces fading of dyed hair. The levulinic acid helps buffer the pH near the hair's isoelectric point to prevent damage and suppress fading.

14. Hair Color Treatment Composition with Seed Oil, Biotin, Ceramide NP, Purple Chrysanthemum Extract, Grain-Derived Protein, Carrot Leaf Extract, and Red Ginseng Extract

ENHANCE B CO LTD, EnhanceV Inc., 2021

A hair color treatment composition containing natural ingredients like seed oil, biotin, ceramide NP, purple chrysanthemum extract, grain-derived protein, carrot leaf extract, and red ginseng extract. The composition provides hair coloring along with benefits like preventing hair damage, reducing hair thickness loss, and minimizing skin staining compared to commercial hair color products. The composition can also be used as a hair color shampoo.

15. Hair Fiber Reinforcement Method Using Cationic Surfactant and Polymeric Composition After Oxidative Treatment

UNILEVER IP HOLDINGS B V, 2021

Strengthening damaged hair fibers after oxidative treatments like bleaching to prevent brittleness and breakage. The method involves washing the bleached hair, followed by applying a specific composition containing cationic surfactants, fatty alcohols, and polymeric ingredients. The composition is applied to the hair, massaged in, and left for a few minutes before rinsing. This treatment helps rebuild and reinforce the hair fibers to counteract the damage caused by oxidative treatments.

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16. Hair Dye Composition with Natural Extracts and Dual-Agent System Containing Oxidation Dye and Alkalizing Agent

NATURAL KOREA CO LTD, Natural Korea, 2021

Hair dye composition that reduces irritation, hair damage, and odor compared to traditional oxidative hair dyes. The hair dye contains a first agent with an oxidation dye, alkalizing agent, and natural extract, and a second agent with an oxidizing agent. The natural extract contains compounds like selenium, Cordyceps fungus, Cudrania fruit extract, Eoseongcho (Houttuynia cordata thunb) extract, Hwangchil (Dendropanax morbifera Lev) leaf extract, raspberry extract, iris extract, avocado oil, and onion extract. The natural extract provides benefits like detoxification, hair regeneration, fragrance, antioxidant, and skin health.

17. Hair Coloring Method with Decoloring Pre-Treatment and Thioglycerol-Based Agent for Controlled pH Penetration

SUNNY PLACE CO LTD, 2021

A hair coloring method that uses a specific mix of products and steps to achieve better color retention, reduced skin irritation, and less damage to the hair compared to traditional hair dyes. The method involves decoloring the hair before applying a hair coloring agent and hair cosmetic in a specific ratio. This mixture is left on the hair for a certain time to open the cuticle, then a cuticle care agent is applied to tighten the cuticle and allow deeper dye penetration. The hair is heated during this step. The hair coloring agent contains thioglycerol, basic dyes, hydroxy, and other ingredients to raise the pH without alkaline agents. This allows deeper dye penetration into the cortex. The hair coloring agent pH is 3.5 or higher. The method also allows reducing the amount of basic dyes and HC dyes in the hair coloring agent

18. Hair Treatment Composition with Hydroxypropyl Gluconamide and Anionic Polymer

NAKANO SEIYAKU KK, 2020

Hair treatment agent that reduces hair damage while maintaining the performance of hair coloring, bleaching, permanent wave, and straightening agents. The agent contains hydroxypropyl gluconamide and an anionic polymer. The hydroxypropyl gluconamide suppresses hair damage and the anionic polymer improves coloring and perming. Using both components together provides a hair treatment agent that can be easily applied without complicated processes to reduce hair damage while maintaining color and perm performance.

19. Hair Dye Composition with Cationic Polymer and Gardenia Yellow Polymer

KNU INDUSTRY COOPERATION FOUND, 2020

Hair dye composition containing a cationic polymer and a polymer of gardenia yellow as an active ingredient. The composition provides improved hair dyeing with reduced damage to hair compared to traditional synthetic hair dyes. The cationic polymer helps the gardenia yellow pigment adhere better to damaged hair, increasing color intensity and wash fastness. It also improves hair permeability by allowing the pigment to penetrate deeper into the cortex rather than just coating the cuticle.

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20. Hair Dye Composition with Oxidizing Dye, Alkalinizing Agent, Natural Extract, and Complementary Oxidizing Agent

AHN YOUNGHEE, An Young-hee, 2020

Hair dye composition that prevents damage to hair by dyeing, shows excellent hair color effect, and reduces the occurrence of irritating odor. The composition includes a first agent comprising an oxidizing dye, an alkalinizing agent and a natural extract, and a second agent containing an oxidizing agent used in combination with the first agent.

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21. Hair Dye Composition with Bis(hydroxyethyl) Soy Amine Dioleate, Hydrolyzed Proteins, and Gentian Root Extract

22. Pet Hair Dye Composition with Arginine, Aloe Vera, Ceramide, and Keratin for Enhanced Dye Penetration and Cortex Protection

23. Hair Treatment Method Using Thiol and Sulfite Composition for Keratin Conversion and Basic Dye Penetration

24. Hair Dye Composition with Layered Tree Extract Prepared by Steaming and Solvent Extraction

25. Two-Part Hair Dye System with Aqueous Dye Precursors and Oleic Acid Component

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