Abstract: A hair treatment composition in a anionic, nonionic or amphoteric system includes water and a novel association of polysaccharide, such as inulin, and a film-forming polymer, such as polysilicone-29. The composition may include one or more additional components selected from polymers such as anionic polymers and nonionic polymers, amphoteric surfactants, or fatty compounds, embodied to deliver one or more of smoothing, straightening and curling/curl defining style features to achieve a particular straight or curly style with frizz control, softness and manageability.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair cosmetic compositions that include a cationic vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, a cationic thickening agent comprising at least one unit derived from acrylic or methacrylic acid, a cationic surfactant, including a cationizable surfactant; a fatty alcohol, present in an amount of not more than about 3 wt. %; panthenol, an amino functionalized silicone, a plant or vegetable oil, present in an amount of not more than about 4.5 wt. %; and water. Methods for using such hair cosmetic compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions that include a unique combination of components that function to impart desirable cosmetic properties to the hair. The hair treatment compositions typically include: at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one non-polymeric mono, di, or tricarboxylic acid, and/or a salt thereof; one or more amines selected from the group consisting of diamines, polyamines, alkylamines, alkanolamines, and a mixture thereof; one or more fructan polysaccharides; one or more prosolvents; and water.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition in a cationic system includes water and a novel association of polysaccharide, such as inulin, a wax, such as, candelilla wax, a cationic surfactant, such as, behentrimonium chloride, and a film-forming polymer, such as polysilicone-29. The composition may include one or more additional components selected from fatty compounds, cationic polymers and styling polymers, embodied to deliver one or more of smoothing, straightening and curling/curl defining style features to achieve a particular straight or curly style with frizz control, softness and manageability.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions that include a unique combination of components that function to impart desirable cosmetic properties to the hair. The hair treatment compositions typically include: at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one non-polymeric mono, di, or tricarboxylic acid, and/or a salt thereof; one or more amines selected from the group consisting of diamines, polyamines, alkylamines, alkanolamines, and a mixture thereof; one or more fructan polysaccharides; one or more prosolvents; and water.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions that include a unique combination of components that function to impart desirable cosmetic properties to the hair. The hair treatment compositions typically include: at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one non-polymeric mono, di, or tricarboxylic acid, and/or a salt thereof; one or more amines selected from the group consisting of diamines, polyamines, alkylamines, alkanolamines, and a mixture thereof; one or more fructan polysaccharides; one or more prosolvents; and water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, compositions, methods, and kits for coloring hair. The systems comprise at least two compositions: (i) a first composition comprising at least one pigment, and (ii) a second color changing composition comprising at least one color changing agent. The methods comprise changing the color of the hair by applying the first composition (i) onto the hair to change the hair from an initial hair color to a first hair color, and subsequently applying the second composition (ii) onto the hair to change the color of the hair from the first hair color to a second hair color.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair cosmetic compositions that include a cationic vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, a cationic thickening agent comprising at least one unit derived from acrylic or methacrylic acid, a cationic surfactant, including a cationizable surfactant; a fatty alcohol, present in an amount of not more than about 3 wt. %; panthenol, an amino functionalized silicone, a plant or vegetable oil, present in an amount of not more than about 4.5 wt. %; and water. Methods for using such hair cosmetic compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, compositions, methods, and kits for coloring hair. The systems comprise at least two compositions: (i) a first composition comprising at least one pigment, and (ii) a second color changing composition comprising at least one color changing agent. The methods comprise changing the color of the hair by applying the first composition (i) onto the hair to change the hair from an initial hair color to a first hair color, and subsequently applying the second composition (ii) onto the hair to change the color of the hair from the first hair color to a second hair color.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition in a anionic, nonionic or amphoteric system includes water and a novel association of polysaccharide, such as inulin, and a film-forming polymer, such as polysilicone-29. The composition may include one or more additional components selected from polymers such as anionic polymers and nonionic polymers, amphoteric surfactants, or fatty compounds, embodied to deliver one or more of smoothing, straightening and curling/curl defining style features to achieve a particular straight or curly style with frizz control, softness and manageability.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition in a cationic system includes water and a novel association of polysaccharide, such as inulin, a wax, such as, candelilla wax, a cationic surfactant, such as, behentrimonium chloride, and a film-forming polymer, such as polysilicone-29. The composition may include one or more additional components selected from fatty compounds, cationic polymers and styling polymers, embodied to deliver one or more of smoothing, straightening and curling/curl defining style features to achieve a particular straight or curly style with frizz control, softness and manageability.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions that include a unique combination of components that function to impart desirable cosmetic properties to the hair. The hair treatment compositions typically include: at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one non-polymeric mono, di, or tricarboxylic acid, and/or a salt thereof; one or more amines selected from the group consisting of diamines, polyamines, alkylamines, alkanolamines, and a mixture thereof; one or more fructan polysaccharides; one or more prosolvents; and water.

Abstract: Provided herein are thickened compositions produced upon assembling a first sub-formulation having a hydroxide, and at least one second sub -formulation having an alkaline material, wherein at least one sub-formulation is thickened by lightly-to moderately-crosslinked PVP. Unlike other compositions not having the lightly-to moderately-crosslinked PVP, those described herein maintain or even build viscosity when the first and second sub -formulations are blended. The compositions may be utilized in the formulation of personal care and performance chemicals, such as hair relaxers, hair straighteners, depilators, degreasers, paint strippers, and cleaners. Methods for enhancing product handling and performance are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are beneficial hair color mixes comprising lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP. The color mix may be derived from one, two, or more parts, and the color mix exhibits satisfactory viscosity, stability, and formulation compatibility.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gelled water-in-oil microemulsion for hair treatment comprising: (a) an oil phase comprising: (i) a first oily component which is one or more glyceride fatty esters, and (ii) a second oily component which is one or more hydrocarbon oils of average carbon chain length less than 20 carbon atoms; (b) a hydrophilic phase comprising: (i) water, (ii) a nonionic emulsifier which is an ethoxylated alcohol having an HLB of at least 6, and (iii) preferably, a hair styling agent or hair conditioning agent, and (c) a gelling agent.

Abstract: Described herein are beneficial hair color mixes comprising lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP. The color mix may be derived from one, two, or more parts, and the color mix exhibits satisfactory viscosity, stability, and formulation compatibility.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for straightening hair. The composition comprises: i) 0.1 to 7.9 wt % of the total formulation of a sugar lactone; and ii) cationic surfactant of formula (1): [N(R1)(R2)(R3)(R4)]+(X)? in which R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from (a) an aliphatic group of from 1 to 22 carbon atoms, or (b) an aromatic, alkoxy, polyoxyalkylene, alkylamido, hydroxyalkyl, aryl or alkylaryl group having up to 22 carbon atoms; and X is a salt-forming anion selected from halogen, acetate, citrate, lactate, glycolate, phosphate nitrate, sulphate, and alkylsulphate.

Abstract: An aqueous hair treatment composition comprising: a) from 0.01% to 10% by weight of the total composition of beeswax; and b) from 0.01% to 10% by weight of the total composition of a sugar lactone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gelled water-in-oil microemulsion for hair treatment comprising: (a) an oil phase comprising: (i) a first oily component which is one or more glyceride fatty esters, and (ii) a second oily component which is one or more hydrocarbon oils of average carbon chain length less than 20 carbon atoms; (b) a hydrophilic phase comprising: (i) water, (ii) a nonionic emulsifier which is an ethoxylated alcohol having an HLB of at least 6, and (iii) preferably, a hair styling agent or hair conditioning agent, and (c) a gelling agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-in-oil microemulsion for hair treatment comprising: (a) an oil phase comprising: (i) a first oily component which is one or more glyceride fatty esters, and (ii) a second oily component which is one or more hydrocarbon oils of average carbon chain length less than 20 carbon atoms, and (b) a hydrophilic phase comprising: (i) water, (ii) a nonionic emulsifier which is an ethoxylated alcohol having an HLB of at least 6, and (iii) a hair conditioning agent.