Abstract: A hair treatment compositions including about 20 wt. % or more of a polyol; about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a monoalcohol having 1 to 10 carbons; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of silicone; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of a cationic polymer; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of a cationic surfactant; about 0.1 to about 15 wt. % of a fatty alcohol; and about 10 wt. % or less of water, wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are staged emulsion polymers comprising a crosslinked first stage polymer and a subsequently polymerized linear or slightly crosslinked second stage polymer segment. The staged emulsion polymers possess a dual activation mechanism and provide desirable rheological, clarity, and aesthetic properties in aqueous and aqueous surfactant containing compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair care and conditioning compositions; and to methods for conditioning, managing, and/or styling the hair using the compositions. The hair conditioning and managing compositions are substantially anhydrous and include: propylene glycol; one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; one or more cationic surfactants; and one or more fatty compounds. The compositions are solubilized, non-emulsified compositions until applied to wet or damp hair, whereupon the compositions form a lamellar phase in situ.

Abstract: A crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer is prepared by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising an amphiphilic additive. The obtained polymer is useful for forming a clearer yield stress fluid in combination with a surfactant. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the presence of electrolytes, perfumes, fragrances and/or organic acid preservatives.

Abstract: A hair treatment compositions including about 20 wt. % or more of a polyol; about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a monoalcohol having 1 to 10 carbons; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of silicone; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of a cationic polymer; about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % of a cationic surfactant; about 0.1 to about 15 wt. % of a fatty alcohol; and about 10 wt. % or less of water, wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are semi-solid gel compositions comprising (a) a gelling oil phase comprising: i) at least one oil gelator; ii) at least one fatty alcohol; and iii) at least one fatty compound other than (ii); wherein said gelling oil phase is present in an amount of from at least about 50% by weight, relative to the weight of the total composition; and (b) a lamellar crystalline aqueous gel phase comprising: i) water and optionally at least one polyol present in an amount up to about 50% by weight, relative to the weight of the total composition; ii) at least one lamellar crystalline phase structurant; and iii) at least one emulsifier. The disclosure also relates to methods of treating keratinous substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed are staged emulsion polymers comprising a crosslinked first stage polymer and a subsequently polymerized linear or slightly crosslinked second stage polymer segment. The staged emulsion polymers possess a dual activation mechanism and provide desirable rheological, clarity, and aesthetic properties in aqueous and aqueous surfactant containing compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair coloring compositions; and to methods for coloring hair using the compositions. The hair coloring compositions are substantially anhydrous and include: one or more colorant; one or more glycols; one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; one or more cationic surfactants; and one or more fatty compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair care and conditioning compositions; and to methods for conditioning, managing, and/or styling the hair using the compositions. The hair conditioning and managing compositions are substantially anhydrous and include: propylene glycol; one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; one or more cationic surfactants; and one or more fatty compounds. The compositions are solubilized, non-emulsified compositions until applied to wet or damp hair, whereupon the compositions form a lamellar phase in situ.

Abstract: A crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer is prepared by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising an amphiphilic additive. The obtained polymer is useful for forming a clearer yield stress fluid in combination with a surfactant. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the presence of electrolytes, perfumes, fragrances and/or organic acid preservatives.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in combination with a surfactant is disclosed. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the presence of electrolytes, perfumes, fragrances and/or organic acid preservatives.

Abstract: A hair conditioning composition comprising: a) at least one cationic surfactant compound; b) at least one fatty acid ester of an ethoxylated alkyl glucoside; c) at least one nonionic, amphiphilic, emulsion polymer; d) an aqueous carrier; and optionally, e) at least one other auxiliary conditioning agent different than (a) said other conditioning agent is selected from a silicone, a hydrocarbon oil, a natural oil, an ester oil, a cationic compound, a cationic polymer, and combinations thereof.