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Abstract

The instant case relates to a method or routine comprising: (i) treating hair with an alkaline composition; (ii) treating hair with a conditioning composition; (iii) applying a leave on composition to the hair; and (iv) subjecting the hair to a thermal heat treatment. The alkaline composition comprises one or more alkalizing agents, such as an alkanolamine, and water. The conditioning composition comprises: (a) citric acid, a salt thereof, or a combination thereof; (b) cyclodextrin, a derivative thereof, or a combination thereof; (c) one or more cationic surfactants; and water. The leave on composition comprises: (a) one or more silicones; (b) one or more film-forming polymers; and (c) water. The hair is subjected to a thermal heat treatment, for example, treatment with a hot iron at a temperature of 150 to about 280° C. The methods improve hair fiber alignment, reduce frizz, and provide smoothness to hair.

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First Claim