Abstract: The invention provides a method of shaping hair comprising the following sequential steps: (i) treating the hair by topical application of a hair treatment composition comprising from 2 to 25 wt % of one or more C2-4 monoaldehydes, and (ii) mechanically shaping the treated hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation characterized by excellent adhesion at the place of application, comprises at least one silsesquioxane wax.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of strengthening hair fibers using a hair composition comprising an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide. A method of protecting dyed hair color from fading or wash-out using the hair composition is also included.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one alpha-hydroxy and/or keto acid derivative, the pH of said composition being not more than 9 (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C.

Abstract: Hairstyling compositions which provide the user with continuous wave frizz-free hairstyling using only low heat (such as that applied by a blow dryer) and a round hair brush as well as a natural feel to the hair is disclosed. The compositions incorporate a mixture of two and preferably three polymers, those polymers including an organopolysiloxane graft polymer, a graft polymer comprising polyacrylate (such as polyacrylate-32), and optionally a water-soluble silicone polymer (such as bis-PEG-8-dimethicone). The method of using these compositions to provide the desired hairstyles is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibers, comprising: an aqueous phase, a surfactant system present at a total content of greater than or equal to 15% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, said surfactant system comprising: i) at least one nonionic surfactant with an HLB value at 25° C. of less than 8, and ii) at least one nonionic surfactant with an HLB value at 25° C. of greater than or equal to 8, together forming a lamellar phase L?, and at least one spherical filler. The present invention also relates to a process for coating keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion-type cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres, comprising: an aqueous phase, particles comprising: at least one hard wax, preferentially in the form of an aqueous dispersion, having a melting point ranging from 65 to 120° C., the hard wax(es) being present at a total content greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, preferably at least one aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer, the film forming polymer(s) preferably being present at a dry matter content greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, at least one particular emulsifying system capable of dispersing at least the hard wax(es), the total content of hard wax(es) and optionally of additional wax(es) and the total content of emulsifying system being such that the weight ratio of the hard wax(es) plus additional wax(es) to the emulsifying system is less than or equal to 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing the frizziness and improving the manageability of the hair, wherein the hair is treated with a cleansing composition and/or a conditioning composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I): R—CO—COOH and/or a hydrate thereof and/or a salt thereof.

Abstract: An aerosol hairspray product for styling and/or shaping hair wherein the product comprises: a container; a spraying device; a propellant; a hairstyling formulation comprising: (a) at least about 50% water; and (b) from about 0.01% to about 20% of a hairstyling polymer, wherein the hairstyling polymer is selected from the group consisting of: acrylates copolymers of two or more monomers of (meth)acrylic acid or one of their simple esters; acrylates/hydroxyesters acrylates copolymers of butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, ethyl acrylate and hydroxyethyl methacrylate; polyurethane-14/AMP-acrylates polymer blend; and mixtures thereof. The product comprises about 2% or less alcohol, or is substantially free of alcohol, and the product comprises 54% or less VOC.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant; (b) a high melting point fatty compound; and (c) an aqueous carrier; wherein the cationic surfactant, the high melting point fatty compound, and the aqueous carrier form a gel matrix; wherein the composition has from about 90% to about 100% of a conversion rate of the high melting point fatty compound to the gel matrix; and wherein the composition has a yield point of about 33 Pa or more. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing of hair conditioning composition. The compositions of the present invention, and the compositions made by the method of the present invention, provide improved conditioning benefits, especially, improved wet conditioning benefits after rinsing and improved dry conditioning, while maintaining wet conditioning benefit before rinsing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair straightening composition with improved ease of use, which leads to an enhanced smoothness of the straightened hair. The composition comprises at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I) in combination with at least one quaternary ammonium compound having two long-chain hydrocarbon groups: R—CO—COOH Formula (I). In further aspects, the present invention concerns a process for semi-permanent straightening of the hair, utilizing said composition, the use of the composition for straightening hair, and a kit comprising the composition and a straightening iron.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for inhibiting color fading in hair and for improving the color durability and stability of artificial color of hair. The methods entail forming a layer-by-layer (LbL) film on hair, and optionally forming a cationic surface layer on the LbL film. The LbL film is formed by applying a cationic polymer layer on the hair and subsequently applying an anionic polymer layer on the cationic polymer layer. Multiple cationic polymer layers and anionic polymer layers can sequentially be added as desired. Finally, the LbL film may comprise a cationic surface layer.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents including: at least one fatty alcohol, at least one cationic surfactant, at least one aminofunctional silicone, o-cymen-5-ol, and phenoxyethanol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for semi-permanent hair straightening and aftercare treatment and to a kit of compositions for use in this process. In the process of the present invention, the hair is firstly subjected to a straightening treatment using a straightening composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I): R—CO—COOH defined below and/or a hydrate thereof and/or a salt thereof. Then, a specific cleansing composition and/or a specific conditioning composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I): R—CO—COOH defined below and/or a hydrate thereof and/or a salt thereof are used as aftercare products in order to improve durability of the straightening effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for inhibiting color fading in hair and for improving the color durability and stability of artificial color of hair. The methods entail forming a layer-by-layer (LbL) film on hair, and optionally forming a cationic surface layer on the LbL film. The LbL film is formed by applying a cationic silane layer on the hair and subsequently applying an anionic polymer layer on the cationic silane. Multiple cationic silane layers and anionic polymer layers can sequentially be added as desired. Finally, the LbL film may comprise a cationic surface layer.

Abstract: A cosmetic process for making-up and/or caring for skin and/or lips, includes the application to skin and/or lips of a cosmetic composition including, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one supramolecular polymer and at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer. Particular compositions may be used in the process.

Abstract: Methods for styling, in particular for straightening, keratin fibers, in particular human hair, in which (i) a styling agent comprising carbocisteine and/or a salt thereof is applied to the keratin fibers and left there, (ii) the fibers, after a leave-in time, —are not rinsed, —are optionally dried, (iii) the fibers are mechanically deformed from exposure to heat, significantly minimize the negative consequences of styling and reduce in particular electrostatic charging and hydrophilization of the hair.

Abstract: A method of treating the hair including providing a concentrated hair care composition in an aerosol foam dispenser. The concentrated hair care composition includes one or more silicones, perfume, an emulsifier system, and less than 10% high melting point fatty compounds. The method also includes dispensing the concentrated hair care composition from the aerosol foam dispenser as a dosage of foam; applying the foam to the hair; and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam has a density of from about 0.025 g/cm3 to about 0.40 g/cm3 when dispensed from the aerosol foam dispenser.

Abstract: Described are personal care compositions, comprising water, nonionic cellulose ethers having hydroxyethyl groups and being further substituted with one or more hydrophobic substituents, and at least one hair fixative polymer, moisturizer, conditioner, humectant, cationic conditioning polymer, antioxidant, anti-aging active, or sun care active.

Abstract: A method of treating the hair including providing a concentrated hair care composition in a mechanical foam dispenser. The concentrated hair care composition includes one or more silicones, from about 1% to about 5% perfume, an emulsifier system, and is substantially free of high melting point fatty compounds. The method also includes dispensing the concentrated hair care composition from the mechanical foam dispenser as a dosage of foam; applying the foam to the hair; and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam has a density of from about 0.025 g/cm3 to about 0.3 g/cm3 when dispensed from the mechanical foam dispenser.