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 essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions. The anhydrous hair-treatment compositions typically include: one or more polyurethane latex polymers; one or more bis-urea derivatives; and one or more solvents. Additional components such as silicones, auxiliary agents, etc., can also be included. The instant disclosure also relates to kits that include the essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions and to methods for treating hair with the essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions.

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 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: 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. The hair-treatment compositions typically include: one or more polyurethane latex polymers; one or more thickening agents; one or more water-soluble solvents; and water. Additional components such as silicones, emulsifiers, surfactants, cationic polymers, etc., can also be included. The instant disclosure also relates to kits that include the hair-treatment compositions and to methods for treating hair with the hair-treatment compositions.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to anhydrous hair-treatment compositions. The anhydrous hair-treatment compositions typically include one or more bis-urea derivatives, hydrophobic silica aerogel, and one or more solvents, for example, ester oils and non-ester oil solvents. Additional components such as silicones, etc., can also be included. Kits comprising the hair-treatment compositions and methods of using the hair-treatment compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) at least one amphoteric polymer; (d) at least one acrylate copolymer; (e) at least one silicone; (f) at least one alcohol ester; and (g) an insoluble component, and wherein the composition is preferably clear in appearance, free cationic polymer, and has the insoluble component effectively suspended therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratinous substrates, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least one anionic film-forming polymer chosen from polymers and copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and/or mixtures thereof; b) at least one ampholytic polymer having at least one acrylic acid moiety and a cationic charge density ranging from greater than 1 meq/g up to about 3.5 meq/g; and c) at least one surfactant base; wherein the at least one anionic film-forming polymer and the at least one ampholytic polymer form an association; and wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 5 to about 7. Also disclosed are processes for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratin substrates using the composition, and processes for imparting volume to the hair.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to anhydrous hair-treatment compositions. The anhydrous hair-treatment compositions typically include one or more bis-urea derivatives, hydrophobic silica aerogel, and one or more solvents, for example, ester oils and non-ester oil solvents. Additional components such as silicones, etc., can also be included. Kits comprising the hair-treatment compositions and methods of using the hair-treatment compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair-treatment compositions. The hair-treatment compositions typically include: one or more polyurethane latex polymers; one or more cationic emulsifiers and/or surfactants; one or more fatty compounds; and water. Additional components such as water-soluble solvents, silicones, cationic polymers, etc., can also be included. The instant disclosure also relates to kits that include the hair-treatment compositions and to methods for treating hair with the hair-treatment compositions.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions. The anhydrous hair-treatment compositions typically include: one or more polyurethane latex polymers; one or more bis-urea derivatives; and one or more solvents. Additional components such as silicones, auxiliary agents, etc., can also be included. The instant disclosure also relates to kits that include the essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions and to methods for treating hair with the essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair-treatment compositions. The hair-treatment compositions typically include: one or more polyurethane latex polymers; one or more thickening agents; one or more water-soluble solvents; and water. Additional components such as silicones, emulsifiers, surfactants, cationic polymers, etc., can also be included. The instant disclosure also relates to kits that include the hair-treatment compositions and to methods for treating hair with the hair-treatment compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) at least one amphoteric polymer; (d) at least one acrylate copolymer; (e) at least one silicone; (f) at least one alcohol ester; and (g) an insoluble component, and wherein the composition is preferably clear in appearance, free of cationic polymer, and has the insoluble component effectively suspended therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratinous substrates, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least one anionic film-forming polymer chosen from polymers and copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and/or mixtures thereof; b) at least one ampholytic polymer having at least one acrylic acid moiety and a cationic charge density ranging from greater than 1 meq/g up to about 3.5 meq/g; and c) at least one surfactant base; wherein the at least one anionic film-forming polymer and the at least one ampholytic polymer form an association; and wherein the pH of the composition ranges from about 5 to about 7. Also disclosed are processes for washing, cleansing, and/or conditioning keratin substrates using the composition, and processes for imparting volume to the hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) at least one amphoteric polymer; (d) at least one acrylate copolymer; (e) at least one water-soluble silicone; (f) at least one alcohol ester, and wherein the composition is clear in appearance and free of cationic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) at least one amphoteric polymer; (d) at least one acrylate copolymer; (e) at least one silicone; (f) at least one alcohol ester; and (g) an insoluble component, and wherein the composition is preferably clear in appearance, free of cationic polymer, and has the insoluble component effectively suspended therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coloring hair, comprising the steps of applying onto the hair a pre-treatment composition containing at least one saccharide-siloxane copolymer to form pre-treated hair, optionally, at least one emulsifier, optionally, at least one viscosity-modifying agent, and a cosmetically acceptable medium; applying a permanent hair coloring composition onto the pre-treated hair to form colored hair, rinsing the colored hair, optionally, applying a post-treatment composition to the hair, and optionally, rinsing the colored hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coloring hair, comprising the steps of applying onto the hair a pre-treatment composition containing at least one saccharide-siloxane copolymer to form pre-treated hair, optionally, at least one emulsifier, optionally, at least one viscosity-modifying agent, and a cosmetically acceptable medium; applying a permanent hair coloring composition onto the pre-treated hair to form colored hair, rinsing the colored hair, optionally, applying a post-treatment composition to the hair, and optionally, rinsing the colored hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition comprising at least one saccharide-siloxane copolymer, a cosmetically-acceptable medium, and optionally, at least one auxiliary agent chosen from a nonionic agent and a cationic agent, wherein the pH of the composition is up to about 5.8. The present invention also provides for a method of using said composition for enhancing color protection of artificially colored hair while providing color vibrancy, excellent conditioning, natural feel and brilliant shine.