Abstract: The invention provides a personal care composition comprising polymers having the structure: wherein Q, R1, a, b, and c are described herein. The invention further provides hair care compositions comprising the polymers. Particularly, the hair care composition is a hair styling composition that provides hairstyle retention at a relative humidity exceeding about 40 percent. The invention furthermore provides a method of providing hairstyle retention to hair at a relative humidity exceeding about 40 percent, the method comprising applying to hair the hair care composition as described herein.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for repairing damaged keratin fibers or otherwise strengthening keratin fibers, including hair of the human scalp, and particularly hair that has been damaged chemically, physically, thermally or by other means. The compositions comprise 3,3?-thiodipropionic acid (TDPA) or a derivative thereof in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: The invention provides a personal care composition comprising polymers having the structure: wherein Q, R1, a, b, and c are described herein. The invention further provides hair care compositions comprising the polymers. Particularly, the hair care composition is a hair styling composition that provides hairstyle retention at a relative humidity exceeding about 40 percent. The invention furthermore provides a method of providing hairstyle retention to hair at a relative humidity exceeding about 40 percent, the method comprising applying to hair the hair care composition as described herein.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting a long-wearing color to keratin fibers, including hair. More specifically, the invention relates to cosmetic compositions and methods for improving retention of particulate materials, such as pigments, on hair to artificially color the hair and/or to impart other aesthetic benefits to the hair. The compositions comprise at least one aminosilicone polymer having at least one diamino functional group, and a functional group equivalent weight (FGEW) from about 1,000 to about 2,000 g/mol and a non-spherical particulate material.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for repairing damaged keratin fibers or otherwise strengthening keratin fibers, including hair of the human scalp, and particularly hair that has been damaged chemically, physically, thermally or by other means. The compositions comprise 3,3?-thiodipropionic acid (TDPA) or a derivative thereof in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: There is a viscoelastic fluid. The fluid has one or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of certain quaternary salts, certain amines, and combinations thereof; one or more anionic polymers/anionic surfactants; one or more of certain zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants; and water. There is also a method of fracturing a subterranean formation. The viscoelastic fluid is pumped through a wellbore and into a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to fracture the formation. There is also a method for gravel packing a subterranean formation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous hair care composition capable of providing durable non-permanent hair styling and/or wash-resistant retention of shape of hair fibers comprising a polyelectrolyte complex having a gel matrix structure or a mixture of gel matrix and microgel formed by electrostatic attraction, wherein the polyelectrolyte complex comprises a complex between: (A) about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of at least one anionic polymer containing monoacid, diacid, triacid, half-acid/half-ester, acid anhydride functionality, or salts thereof having a molecular weight of from about 100,000 Daltons to about 5000,000 Daltons; and (B) about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of at least one cationic or pseudo cationic polymer having a (i) molecular weight range of about 80,000 Daltons to about 5,000,000 Daltons, and (ii) a charge density of less than about 4.0 meg/gram, and wherein, the charge ratio of (B):(A) is more than about 0.70.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions having improved transfer resistance are provided. The compositions the reaction product of a transition metal, such a titanium ethoxide or tantalum ethoxide, and a hydroxyl-functionalized silicone polymer or resin.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to gels or viscous fluids formed by the coordination of certain amino-functionalized siloxanes with titanates and the use of the same in cosmetic compositions, including for providing long-wearing, comfortable films on a keratinous surface (e.g., lips). The gels or viscous fluids may exhibit unique rheological properties, including shear thickening (dilatancy) and/or rheopecty, at low shear rates which may lead to self-leveling effects, including renewable shine; and may exhibit high gloss and low shear.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for imparting memory effects onto biosurfaces, such as hair, by using shape memory polymers. This invention also relates to kits containing shape memory polymers that are useful for styling hair. The methods, compositions, and kits of the invention permit a user to recover an original hairstyle after it has been disheveled by exposing the hair to an external stimulus, such as heat.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to gels or viscous fluids formed by the coordination of certain amino-functionalized siloxanes with titanates and the use of the same in cosmetic compositions, including for providing long-wearing, comfortable films on a keratinous surface (e.g., lips). The gels or viscous fluids may exhibit unique rheological properties, including shear thickening (dilatancy) and/or rheopecty, at low shear rates which may lead to self-leveling effects, including renewable shine.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting a long-wearing shine to keratin fibers, including hair. The compositions comprise an aminosilicone polymer having a viscosity from about 800 to about 1,600 mm2/s at 25° C., and a functional group equivalent weight from about 8,000 to about 14,000 g/mol. The compositions comprise an aminosilicone polymer and optionally a shine enhancer. The compositions are useful for imparting a long-wearing shine to hair.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for repairing damaged keratin fibers or otherwise strengthening keratin fibers, including hair of the human scalp, and particularly hair that has been damaged chemically, physically, thermally or by other means. The compositions comprise 3,3?-thiodipropionic acid (TDPA) or a derivative thereof in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting a long-wearing shine to keratin fibers, including hair. The compositions comprise an aminosilicone polymer having a viscosity from about 800 to about 1,600 mm2/s at 25° C., and a functional group equivalent weight from about 8,000 to about 14,000 g/mol. The compositions comprise an aminosilicone polymer and optionally a shine enhancer. The compositions are useful for imparting a long-wearing shine to hair.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting a long-wearing color to keratin fibers, including hair. More specifically, the invention relates to cosmetic compositions and methods for improving retention of particulate materials, such as pigments, on hair to artificially color the hair and/or to impart other aesthetic benefits to the hair.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting a long-wearing color to keratin fibers, including hair. More specifically, the invention relates to cosmetic compositions and methods for improving retention of particulate materials, such as pigments, on hair to artificially color the hair and/or to impart other aesthetic benefits to the hair. The compositions comprise at least one aminosilicone polymer having at least one diamino functional group, and a functional group equivalent weight (FGEW) from about 1,000 to about 2,000 g/mol and a non-spherical particulate material, preferably a pigment or a lake.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting a long-wearing shine to keratin fibers, including hair. The compositions comprise an aminosilicone polymer having a viscosity from about 800 to about 1,600 mm2/s at 25° C., and a functional group equivalent weight from about 8,000 to about 14,000 g/mol. The compositions comprise an aminosilicone polymer and optionally a shine enhancer. The compositions are useful for imparting a long-wearing shine to hair.

Abstract: Methods and cosmetic compositions are disclosed for applying a desired shape to keratin fibers, preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of hair, improving color retention of artificially colored hair, and improving the aesthetic appearance of hair. Methods for using cosmetic compositions according to the invention are silica sol-gel compositions comprising a homogeneous dispersion of (a) epoxysilane-functionalized silica particles; (b) a cosmetic particulate such as PTFE; and (c) a polysaccharide, such as chitosan.

Abstract: There is a viscoelastic fluid. The fluid has one or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of certain quaternary salts, certain amines, and combinations thereof; one or more anionic polymers/anionic surfactants; one or more of certain zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants; and water. There is also a method of fracturing a subterranean formation. The viscoelastic fluid is pumped through a wellbore and into a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to fracture the formation. There is also a method for gravel packing a subterranean formation.

Abstract: There is a viscoelastic fluid. The fluid has one or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of certain quaternary salts, certain amines, and combinations thereof; one or more anionic polymers/anionic surfactants; one or more of certain zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants; and water. There is also a method of fracturing a subterranean formation. The viscoelastic fluid is pumped through a wellbore and into a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to fracture the formation. There is also a method for gravel packing a subterranean formation.