Abstract: The instant disclosure is drawn to cleansing composition comprising: (a) a plurality of anionic surfactants, for example, a combination of one or more acyl isethionates and one or more acyl amino acids; (b) one or more amphoteric surfactants (c) one or more nonionic surfactants; (d) hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride; (e) one or more cationic polymers other than a cationic guar; and (f) water, wherein (a), (b), and (c) are in an amount totaling about 15 to about 40 wt. % of the composition. The compositions are useful for cleansing hair while providing improved cosmetic properties to the hair.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating, caring for, and/or conditioning keratin fibers, such as hair. The compositions comprise a combination of at least one cationic esterquat compound, optionally at least one cationic compound other than an esterquat compound, at least one branched fatty alcohol, and at least one fatty ester. The methods comprise applying the compositions to keratin fibers, such as hair.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions and methods for using them is described. The hair treatment compositions include: (a) one or more fatty alcohols; (b) one or more cationic surfactants; (c) one or more cationic polymers; (d) one or more nonionic polymers; (e) citric acid, salts thereof, or combinations thereof; and (f) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising (a) tartaric acid, (b) at least one aromatic alcohol, (c) at least one organopolysiloxane selected from polydialkylsiloxane, polydiarylsiloxane, and polyalkylarylsiloxane, and (d) at least one amino-modified silicone.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to cleansing compositions that are free or essentially free from sulfate-based surfactants. The cleansing compositions include: (a) one or more PEG/PPG dimethicones; (b) propylene glycol; (c) a plurality of surfactants, the plurality of surfactants comprising: (c)(i) one or more non-sulfate anionic surfactants; (c)(ii) one or more amphoteric surfactants; and (c)(iii) one or more nonionic surfactants; (d) one or more cationic conditioning polymers; (e) optionally, one or more water-soluble organic solvents, other than propylene glycol; and (f) water. The cleansing compositions are particularly useful in methods for cleansing hair and providing conditioning benefits to the hair.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is drawn to hair treatment compositions; and to methods for conditioning, managing, and improving the look and feel of hair. The compositions include: (a) one or more fatty alcohols; (b) one or more mono-alkyl cationic surfactants; (c) one or more di-alkyl cationic surfactants; (d) one more fatty compounds other than the fatty alcohols of (a), wherein the one more fatty compounds other than the fatty alcohols of (a) provide at least 1 wt. % of one or more fatty ester waxes to the hair treatment composition, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition; (e) one or more silicone oils; (f) one or more amino-functionalized silicones; and (g) water. The compositions provide deep conditioning and other benefits to hair.

Abstract: In the instant disclosure relates to a leave-on hair treatment composition and to methods for treating hair using the hair treatment composition. The hair treatment composition include: (a) water; (b) about 5 to about 40 wt. % of one or more polyols chosen from glycerin, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, and a mixture thereof; (c) at least 20 wt. % of one or more oils; and (d) at least 0.5% of one or more C1-C9 non-polymeric and non-thiol, mono-, di-, and/or tri-carboxylic acids; and the ratio of ((a)+(b)) to (c) is about 1:1 to about 1:5. The composition imparts durability, hydration, and moisturization to hair in addition to desirable styling effects.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair treatment compositions particularly useful for imparting shine and luster to hair. The compositions include: (a) one or more polyether-modified polysiloxanes; (b) one or more glycols; (c) one or more cationic conditioning agents; (d) one or more fatty alcohols; and (e) water. The compositions impart shine and luster to hair indicative of natural, healthy hair, without causing build-up, stickiness, and heaviness, regardless of whether the compositions are used as a leave-in product or rinse-out product.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions and methods for using them are described. The hair treatment compositions include: (a) one or more fatty alcohols; (b) one or more liquid alkane oils; (c) a combination of cationic surfactants comprising one or more mono-alkyl cationic surfactants and one or more di-alkyl cationic surfactants; (d) a combination of silicone oils comprising one or more non-volatile dimethicone oils and one or more non-piperidinyl amino silicones; and (e) water. The hair treatment compositions are useful for treating hair, in particular, for improving the smoothness, alignment, shine, and moisturization of hair.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions for treating, caring for, and/or conditioning keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising at least two amine compounds, including at least one quaternary alkyl amine and at least one tertiary alkyl amine; at least two nonionic surfactants including at least one nonionic surfactant with an HLB value of greater than or equal to about 15 and at least one nonionic surfactant with an HLB value of less than or equal to about 5; at least one branched alkyl alcohol; and at least one solvent. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems for stabilizing compositions, methods for stabilizing compositions using the systems, and compositions comprising the systems. The systems comprise at least one starch polymer, at least one cationic polymer, and at least one fatty alcohol. The compositions may include at least one electrolyte, and may be compositions for treating keratinous substrates.

Abstract: In the instant disclosure relates to a leave-on hair treatment composition and to methods for treating hair using the hair treatment composition. The hair treatment composition include: (a) water; (b) about 5 to about 40 wt. % of one or more polyols chosen from glycerin, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, and a mixture thereof; (c) at least 20 wt. % of one or more oils; and (d) at least 0.5% of one or more C1-C9 non-polymeric and non-thiol, mono-, di-, and/or tri-carboxylic acids; and the ratio of ((a)+(b)) to (c) is about 1:1 to about 1:5. The composition imparts durability, hydration, and moisturization to hair in addition to desirable styling effects.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions for treating, caring for, and/or styling hair, such as for improving curl definition, regularity, and/or elongation of curly hair. The compositions comprise (a) a synergistic combination of citric acid and at least one urea compound chosen from urea and/or derivatives thereof; (b) at least one additional component for styling and/or caring for hair; and (c) at least one solvent. The disclosure also relates to kits comprising the compositions and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions for treating keratin materials, comprising (a) at least one carboxylic acid or salt thereof, (b) panthenol, (c) at least one neutralizing agent, and (d) optionally at least one surfactant or salt thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treating, caring for, and/or strengthening keratin materials using the compositions.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions and methods of using them to treat hair are described. The hair treatment compositions include: (a) citric acid, one or more salts of citric acid, or a combination thereof; or a combination of citric acid and one or more salts of citric acid, wherein the weight ratio of citric acid to salts of citric acid added to form the combination is from 1:10 to 10:1; (b) one or more surfactants; and (c) water; wherein the pH of the composition is from about 3 to about 10; and weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. The hair treatment compositions are particularly useful for strengthening hair fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising: (a) at least one direct dye; (b) at least one oil; (c) at least one polyol; and (d) water, wherein the amount of the (a) direct dye(s) in the composition is 0.01% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition, and the amount of the (b) oil(s) in the composition is 20% by weight or more, preferably 30% by weight or more, and more preferably 40% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition, provided that the (b) oil comprises at least one silicone oil. The composition according to the present invention is stable and can be used for coloring keratin fibers, in particular for the maintenance of the color of the keratin fibers, while providing the keratin fibers with smoothness and alignment.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions and methods for using them is described. The hair treatment compositions include: (a) one or more fatty alcohols; (b) one or more cationic surfactants; (c) one or more cationic polymers; (d) one or more nonionic polymers; (e) citric acid, salts thereof, or combinations thereof; and (f) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising: (a) at least one silicone oil in an amount of 20% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition; (b) water; and (c) at least one polyol in an amount of 10% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition, wherein the ratio of the amount of the (b) water/the amount of the (c) polyol is 3 or less. The composition according to the present invention can also provide keratin fibers such as hair with improved cosmetic effects such as smoothness (e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising: (a) at least one silicone oil in an amount of 20% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition; (b) water; and (c) at least one polyol in an amount of 10% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition, wherein the ratio of the amount of the (b) water/the amount of the (c) polyol is 3 or less. The composition according to the present invention can also provide keratin fibers such as hair with improved cosmetic effects such as smoothness (e.g.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions that provide brightening, shine, luster, and cleanliness and/or conditioning to hair, wherein the hair treatment compositions include: (a) ascorbyl glucoside; (b) an amino acid chelant; (c) N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof; (d) one or more surfactants; and (e) water. Also disclosed are methods for using the hair treatment compositions, for example, for enhancing brightness, shine, luster, and cleanliness and/or conditioning of the hair.