The present invention is directed to a hair treatment preparation
comprising a payload in an intimate relationship to a polymeric
nanostructure, the polymeric nanostructure being reactive to hair or
capable of being immobilized onto or in hair. The nanoscopic nature of the
entities being engineered ensures three distinct characteristics. First,
the imparted attribute can be either nearly permanent or semi-permanent,
depending on the attachment chemistry. In the semi-permanent version, the
intended effect can be controllably erased by removal of the nanostructure
by simple chemical or physical means. Second, the nanoscopic entities are
invisibly small. Their presence does not deteriorate the hand or feel of
the hair. Third, the nano-technology approach is infinitely flexible and
adaptable. It can be coupled with many existing dyes, colorants, UV
absorbers, fragrances, softening agents and the like for hair treatment.
Methods for treating hair with the hair treatment preparations of the
invention are also encompassed.
