Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair cosmetic compositions that include a cationic vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, an acrylate-based polymer, a cationic guar polymer, a cationic surfactant, including a cationizable surfactant, an amino functionalized silicone, a plant-based fatty compound, a fatty alcohol, an ester, and cosmetically acceptable solvent. Methods for using such hair cosmetic compositions are also provided.

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 disclosure relates to compositions for keratin fibers, which have a unique transformative nature that allows the composition to change from a gel to a foam when shear stress is applied to the gel. The disclosure also relates to packaging systems comprising the compositions, and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one cyclodextrin or derivative thereof; (b) at least one solvent; (c) optionally at least one cationic surfactant; (c) optionally at least one emulsifier; (d) optionally at least one silicone; and (e) optionally at least one oil. The compositions can be used for imparting benefits to keratin fibers, such as elongation of hair curls. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions containing about 0.1 to about 8 wt. % of xylan or derivatives thereof; about 0.2 to about 23 wt. % of gluconic acid; about 2 to about 45 wt. % of sorbitol; and water, wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. The weight fraction of the total amount of xylan or derivatives thereof to the total amount of gluconic acid is greater than 0.2 to less than 1. Example hair treatment compositions may form a film of xylan or derivatives thereof and gluconic acid on an individual's hair after the hair treatment composition has been rinsed from the hair. Methods for producing and using such hair treatment compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one sucrose ester; (b) at least one nonionic polysaccharide thickening agent; (c) at least one cationic surfactant; (d) at least one emulsifier chosen from fatty alcohols, esters, or a combination thereof; (e) optionally, at least one C3-C8 polyol chosen from diols and triols; and (f) optionally, at least one fatty compound. The compositions can be used as leave-in compositions for styling the hair. The disclosure also relates to kits comprising the compositions and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one polyol with a heterocyclic moiety; (b) at least one nonionic polysaccharide thickening agent; (c) at least one linear or branched C3-C8 polyol chosen from diols and triols; (d) at least one cationic surfactant; (e) at least one emulsifier chosen from fatty alcohols, esters, or combinations thereof; and (f) optionally, at least one vegetable oil. The compositions can be used as leave-in compositions for elongation of hair curls. The disclosure also relates to kits comprising the compositions and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one amine-substituted compound; (b) at least one nonioinic polysaccharide thickening agent; (c) at least one cationic surfactant; (d) at least one emulsifier chosen from fatty alcohols, esters, or a combination thereof; (e) at least one linear or branched C3-C8 polyol chosen from diols and triols; and (f) at least one fatty compound. The compositions can be used as leave-in compositions for styling the hair. The disclosure also relates to kits comprising the compositions and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a hair cosmetic composition comprising about 4 to about 32 wt. % of two or more polyols, such as about 1 wt. % or more of a glycol and about 2 wt. % or more of glycerin; about 0.5 to about 10 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant; about 2 to about 25 wt. % of a fatty ester; about 0.1 to about 7 wt. % of a film former; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a thickening agent; about 0.5 to about 12 wt. % of an oil; and water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a hair cosmetic composition comprising: about 4 to about 32 wt. % of two or more polyols, such as about 1 wt. % or more of a glycol and about 2 wt. % or more of glycerin; about 0.5 to about 10 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant; about 2 to about 35 wt. % of a fatty ester; about 0.1 to about 7 wt. % of a film former; about 0.05 to about 10 wt. % of a silicone polymer; about 0.5 to about 12 wt. % of an oil; and water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to hair styling and/or shaping compositions having a unique transformative nature that allows the composition to change from a gel to a foam when a shear stress is applied to the gel. The disclosure also relates to packaging systems comprising the compositions, and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair cosmetic compositions that include a cationic vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, an acrylate-based polymer, a cationic guar polymer, a cationic surfactant, including a cationizable surfactant, an amino functionalized silicone, a plant-based fatty compound, a fatty alcohol, an ester, and cosmetically acceptable solvent. Methods for using such hair cosmetic compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Hair styling compositions including about 5 wt. % or more of hydrogenated starch hydrolysate; about 3 wt. % or more of polyol, wherein a weight ratio of the total amount of hydrogenated starch hydrolysate to the total amount of polyol is from 1:1 to 10:1; about 1 to about 10 wt. % of a plant or vegetable based oil, wherein the plant or vegetable based oil comprise shea butter, castor oil, or a combination thereof; about 0.1 to about 7 wt. % of a cationic surfactant; about 0.5 to about 10 wt. % of emulsifiers are chosen from a glyceryl ester, a fatty alcohol, and a combination thereof; and water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair styling composition. Methods for styling hair using the hair styling compositions are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating hair, and for improving the appearance and/or feel of curly hair. The compositions comprise a combination of nanocrystalline cellulose and murumuru butter, and the methods comprise applying the compositions to the hair.

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: Hair treatment compositions containing about 0.1 to about 8 wt. % of xylan or derivatives thereof; about 0.2 to about 23 wt. % of gluconic acid; about 2 to about 45 wt. % of sorbitol; and water, wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. The weight fraction of the total amount of xylan or derivatives thereof to the total amount of gluconic acid is greater than 0.2 to less than 1. Example hair treatment compositions may form a film of xylan or derivatives thereof and gluconic acid on an individual's hair after the hair treatment composition has been rinsed from the hair. Methods for producing and using such hair treatment compositions are also provided.