Abstract Covering grey hairs has been a common practice among men and women for many years. They approach a beautician to get their hair colored as it is a very tedious process that requires professional assistance. There are several types of hair dyes or hair colors available worldwide. However, in India the traditional method followed is to apply henna on head. Majority of the hair colouring products instructs to follow a long and tiresome process and they require professional approach. Those are not for domestic use. It is not an easy exercise to use such products. One must need some other’s help to apply. Especially women, for their long hair, dyeing is an effortful one. There arose some questions as to whether there is any coloring method that can avoid staining of hands and skin, the bowl and comb that we use, one which is very user friendly and convenient just like we use a Shampoo. So to answer all these questions my research ended up in the domestic use hair colour with easier application process.
Introduction Right from the Roman Empire period hair dyeing was one of the most popular ways of people to ornament themselves. Post liberalization, Indians have caught on to various fashion trends and one such trend was changing grey hair to black. They consider healthy black hair as a sign of their youthfulness. There were many methods of hair dyeing been followed in the World. The aim of this
research study is to describe about my attempt to introduce a revolutionary hair colour that can make the process quick and user friendly. Science Behind Hair Greying Grey hairs are very normal symptoms of human’s aging process. Hair colour is produced by cells known as melanocytes. These melanocytes secrete a pigment that is absorbed into the growing hair fibers to give colour.
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Hair colour depends on the presence and ratios of two groups of Melanins: Eumelanins (brown and black pigments) and Pheomelanins (red and yellow pigments). Variations in the ratio of these pigments can produce a large number of colors and tones. Human hair growth is cyclical. At the end of each hair cycle the pigment producing melanocytes become damaged and die. If the melanocyte stem cell reservoir at the top of the hair follicle can recharge the bulb, this keeps pigment production going. But when the reservoir of stem cells is exhausted, pigment production stops and the hair turns grey. Greying of hair can be dependent on one’s diet, stress, life style, health conditions and sometimes can be due to genetic reasons.
Premature Grey Hairs It is normal for hair color to change, as people age. But white hair can appear at almost any time in life. Even teenagers and people in their 20s may notice strands of white hair.
Premature greying affected the socio- cultural spheres of many lives. Females
were more prone to developing premature greying of hair. Vitamin deficiencies can cause hair to turn prematurely grey. Genetics, stress, smoking etc. can also contribute to hair greying. The dyeing of hair is an ancient art that involves treatment of the hair with various chemical compounds. Back in the day, people applied some kajal or kohl on the hair to make it look naturally black within minutes. There were dyes obtained from plants. E.g.: Henna.
Applying Henna is a traditional hair dyeing remedy used by Indians, Middle East and Africa. Commercial versions of cosmetic henna powder are available all across the globe. Such products can include metal salts, oils or waxes or some contents which may be allergens. Gradually, the natural dyes got replaced by synthetic ones, as they colored the fabrics better and for longer durations. These later were developed into dyes for colouring human hair. They created a black hair dye. However, it was discovered that it was too toxic to use.
Hair Dyes and Hair Colors  Hair dyes are harder or harsher products than hair colors.  Use of these chemicals can result in a range of adverse effects, including temporary skin irritation, hair breakage, skin discoloration, unexpected hair color results
Chemical based hair dyes Not much changed until the 1800s, when English chemist William Henry Perkin made an accidental discovery that changed hair dye forever. In an attempt to generate a cure for malaria, Perkins created the first synthesized dye in 1863. The color was mauve and appropriately named Mauveine. Soon after, his chemistry
professor August Hoffman derived a color- changing molecule from Mauveine (called
para-phenylenediamine, or PPD), and this invention of this synthetic dye resulted in further research and development in hair colors, it remains the foundation for most permanent hair dyes today.
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Difficulties in Applying Conventional Hair Dyes Starting from temporary hair dyes, users are forced to follow a tedious process to cover their grey hairs. Many of them tries hair coloring and dyeing at home and it goes horrible. One must be very cautious about the proportion of mixing colorant and developer. If you happen to mix wrong quantities the entire process goes in vain and ends up with disappointing unfavorable results. The ammonia in hair dye can leave an unpleasant smell that lasts for several hours or even days. One may need a facemask sometimes to avoid suffocation. Though in a salon or at home, there are at chances that the users will have applied permanent hair dyes and looks too dark and unusual. One certainly needs assistance to apply hair dye to a satisfactory level. Modern hair dye is obviously useful at coloring hair. Unfortunately, when dyeing hair at home, one can often run into the issue of hair color stains on the skin. Hair dyeing is such a tough task for woman. It takes a long time to colour their long hair strands. No hair dye in the World offers perfect coloring experience. One needs a pair of hand gloves, bowl and a brush for preparing a mixture, a towel for protecting the body skin from stains. It has to be noted that wearing gloves does not protect the scalp, lips, ears, and face especially in case of beard and moustache coloring. Even a small drop of dye can stain
your skin. Regular and prolonged exposure to dyes can block the pores on the scalp, that can adversely affect hair health. It is also a life threatening one.
VIP Hair Colour Shampoo – A Revolution After years of My extensive research studies I introduced, for the 1st time in India, VIP hair color shampoo. It breaks down the complexity of hair dyes to a simplified hair color shampoo. The VIP hair color is not a conventional hair dye; it is a hair color shampoo. You don’t need any brush, bowl or gloves while using this product. The VIP hair color shampoo is the first of its kind in the whole world. VIP is a unique hair coloring formula which is actually a three-in-one product containing a shampoo, a hair colour and a conditioner. Unlike other hair colors, to use VIP Hair Colour Shampoo, one doesn’t need gloves, and it doesn’t leave any stains, so not even a brush or a bowl is required. It can be easily applied with bare hands. Upon use, it leaves a fresh fragrance similar to regular shampoos, and it’s completely tear-free. Of course, upon using, it gives amazing results in just 15 minutes, and gives 100% grey coverage. It’s unisex, and both men and women may use it. Another unique feature of this product is that it is of 5 in 1 use. It is the FIRST time in the World that the same hair colour shampoo can be used for covering grey hairs on head, beard, moustache, arms and chest. The specially designed 2 in 1 container enables hassle-free application of the
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product. The container design has been registered. VIP Hair Colour Shampoo gives the best results for any hair length.
How to Use? VIP Hair Colour Shampoo doesn’t include any pre preparation or hardship of complex application procedure.  Please ensure that hair is completely dry without oil and dust  Wet both the hands thoroughly  Take the required quantity of shampoo in wet hands  There are two different types of shampoos in the container, mix them well using wet hands until you get white foam  Apply the foam where grey hair dominates  Wash hands using soap or hand wash within 3 minutes immediately after application  Wait for 15 minutes  Wash hair/take bath after 15 minutes  There is no need to use any other shampoo or conditioner while using this product As it’s a product without any ammonia, it’s devoid of any side effects and is completely safe to use. It’s quite innovative, as generally in the market you would find a hair colour, a shampoo and a conditioner separately, but never as a single product. It can be used like a regular shampoo with bare hands, unlike a traditional hair dye which requires mixing of some chemicals while wearing gloves.
Generally, hair dyes cause toxicity when used, as they not only damage the skin, but also cause allergic reactions in some cases.
Conclusion Covering grey hairs using conventional hair dyes was always a tough game. Messing up around high concentration of chemicals, high time consumption and disappointing results makes the hair dye application process really a bad experience for customers. The product VIP Hair Colour Shampoo is the FIRST product in the World that makes the user experience the easiest. The highlight of the product is that hair coloring without any gloves and with no stains on skin was quiet impossible till date. I have introduced this product to resolve all the complexities that are associated with hair coloring and to make the process an easiest one. This can boost up the confidence and youthfulness of the user.
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