Abstract: The present invention is an agent for treating keratinous fibers, particularly human hair, comprising: (a) at least one glyceryl acrylates/acrylates copolymer; (b) at least one film-forming and/or setting polymer; and (c) at least one ester oil. The agent may additionally comprise a polyol such as glycerin. The agent is best suited for temporarily deforming hairs into a desired shape or style and for the general caring of hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent particularly useful for the styling of keratin fibers such as human hair is disclosed. The cosmetic agent of the present invention contains a unique combination of specific amphoteric polymers with an amphiphilic anionic polymer that imparts optimized properties to the agent without additional active ingredients. Styling agents containing this inventive polymer combination provide a very high degree of hold and moisture resistance to keratinous fibers without compromising flexibility.

Abstract: Cosmetic agent for temporarily deforming keratin fibers, comprising a polysilicic acid in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the polysilicic acid is coated with at least one copolymer A formed from at least one monomer A1 according to Formula (A1) wherein R1 is H or CH3, R2 and R3 each independently of each other mean H, OH, C1-10-Alkyl or C1-10-Alkoxy, under the provision that at least one of the radicals R2 or R3 is OH, and n is a whole number from 0 to 20, and at least one monomer A2 according to Formula (A2) wherein R4 is H or CH3, Z is O or NH, and R5 is C1-30-alkyl or C1-30-alkylene-C1-30-alkylether group, use of the agent for temporarily deforming keratin fibers, and method of deforming hair using such agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents containing: a) at least one film-forming and/or setting amphoteric polymer A and b) at least one copolymer B formed by at least one monomer B1 selected from acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-alkylacrylamide and N-alkylmethacrylamide, at least one monomer B2 selected from N-vinyllactams, at least one monomer B3 selected from quaternized N-vinylimidazoles and the monomer N-vinylimidazole. The invention also relates to the use of the agents for temporarily shaping hair and to an aerosol styling mousse that contains a corresponding agent and at least one propellant.

Abstract: Agents for treating fibers containing keratin containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (a) at least one cross-linked, amphiphilic, anionic polymer, comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II); and (b) at least one non-cross-linked, amphiphilic, anionic polymer, comprising at least one structural unit of the formula (III) and at least one structural unit of the formula (IV), said agents being suitable for temporarily deforming hair and for conditioning hair, in particular in the form of a hair cream or a hair gel.

Abstract: Powdery compositions for temporarily shaping human hair containing 50 to 90 wt. % of water, 0.5 wt. % to 10 wt. % of at least one other liquid having a boiling point higher than 150° C. at a pressure of 1013 mbar, at least one starch substituted with carboxy-(C1 to C4) alkyl groups, and metal oxide particles coated on the surface with fluorine-containing organic groups. The powdery compositions, when applied to hair, provide excellent hairstyle and shine. The powdery compositions can easily be applied to hair.

Abstract: Product for treating keratin-containing fibers, especially human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer, respectively comprising at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein R1 and R4 are independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X1 and X2 are independently an oxygen atom or an NH group, A1 and A2 are independently an ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl group, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, and R7 is a (C8-C30)-alkyl group, and (b) at least one amphiphilic anionic polymer, comprising at least one structural unit of formula (V) and at least one structural unit of formula (VI) wherein R8 and R9 are independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R10 is (C8-C30)-alkyl group, M+ is a physiologically compatible cation, and A3 is a *—(CH2CH2O)x—* group wherein x is a whole number between 5 and 35, a *—(CH2CHMeO)y—* group wherein y is a whole number between 5 and 35 or a *—(CH2CH2O)x—

Abstract: Product for treating keratin-containing fibers, especially human hair, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer having at least one structural unit according to Formulae (I), (II) (III) and (IV), wherein R1 and R4 are independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X1 and X2 are independently an oxygen atom or an NH group, A1 and A2 are independently an ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl group, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, R7 is a (C8-C30)-alkyl group, and (b) at least one polyol. The invention also relates to use of the product for temporary hair styling and for hair care, especially in the form of a hair cream or a hair gel.

Abstract: Agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers having a very high degree of hold. These agents impart a feeling of providing flexible and conditioned hair while also being pleasant to the touch. Agents according to the invention contain, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one copolymer A having at least one structural unit according to formula (I), and at least one further structural unit according to formula (II), wherein X+ is a physiologically acceptable cation, and further contains at least one further structural unit according to formula (III) and at least one silicone oil and/or silicone rubber.

Abstract: An agent for the temporary deformation of keratinic fibers comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a) at least one copolymer A formed from: at least one monomer A1 selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl esters, and methacrylic acid alkyl esters; at least one monomer A2 selected from acrylic acid hydroxyalkyl esters and methacrylic acid hydroxyalkyl esters; and at least one monomer A3 selected from succinic acid monoalkyl esters and succinic acid dialkyl esters; and at least one film-forming and setting amphoteric polymer. A method for using the agent for the temporary deformation of hair, and an aerosol hair spray containing the agent and at least one propellant also are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for shaping keratin fibers, containing at least one bonding agent selected from acrylic acid ester copolymers and methacrylic acid ester copolymers in a cosmetically acceptable carrier and to the use of corresponding bonding agents in styling agents for introducing or improving a remodeling capability of a hairstyle that has been created or fixed using said styling agent.

Abstract: Cosmetic agent for temporarily deforming keratin fibers, comprising a polysilicic acid in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the polysilicic acid is coated with at least one copolymer A formed from at least one monomer A1 according to Formula (A1) wherein R1 is H or CH3, R2 and R3 each independently of each other mean H, OH, C1-10-Alkyl or C1-10-Alkoxy, under the provision that at least one of the radicals R2 or R3 is OH, and n is a whole number from 0 to 20, and at least one monomer A2 according to Formula (A2) wherein R4 is H or CH3, Z is O or NH, and R5 is C1-30-alkyl or C1-30-alkylene-C1-30-alkylether group, use of the agent for temporarily deforming keratin fibers, and method of deforming hair using such agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents giving a very high degree of hold without impairing its flexibility and humidity resistance.

Abstract: Cosmetics, particularly styling agents, containing at least one copolymer A composed of at least one monomer A1 chosen from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, alkyl acrylates, and alkyl methacrylates, and at least one amphoteric monomer A2 chosen from (meth)acryloyl alkyl betaines and (meth)acryloyl alkyl amine oxides, and at least one film-forming and/or stabilizing anionic copolymer B in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed is the use of said cosmetics for temporarily shaping hair.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent, in particular a styling agent, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a) at least one copolymer A made of at least one monomer A1 selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl esters, and methacrylic acid alkyl esters, and at least one amphoteric monomer A2 selected from (meth)acryloylalkylbetaines of formula (A2-I) and (meth)acryloylalkylamine oxides of formula (A2-II), such that in formula (A2-I) and in formula (A2-II), R1 denotes H or CH3, R2 and R3, mutually independently in each case, denote optionally branched C1-10 alkyl, and n denotes an integer from 1 to 20, and b) at least one film-forming and/or setting amphoteric polymer B different from copolymer A; and use of the agents for the temporary deformation of hairs.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents containing: a) at least one film-forming and/or setting amphoteric polymer A and b) at least one copolymer B formed by at least one monomer B1 selected from acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-alkylacrylamide and N-alkylmethacrylamide, at least one monomer B2 selected from N-vinyllactams, at least one monomer B3 selected from quaternized N-vinylimidazoles and the monomer N-vinylimidazole. The invention also relates to the use of the agents for temporarily shaping hair and to an aerosol styling mousse that contains a corresponding agent and at least one propellant.

Abstract: A process for improving the color stability of colored fibers containing keratin, in particular human hair, during the permanent shaping of fibers containing keratin, compositions suitable for this purpose comprising at least one silk protein hydrolyzate derivatized with at least one fatty acid and at least one keratin-reducing compound, and also a process for the permanent shaping of colored fibers containing keratin using the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for restructuring keratin fibers, whereby a keratin fiber is contacted with (a) an aqueous preparation of at least one polysulfide of formula (I), wherein R<3> represents hydroxy or the group (II), R<4> represents hydrogen or the group (III), A is a bond or a bivalent saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, which can be substituted by one or more halogen, hydroxy or carboxy groups and whereby the shortest bond between the carbonyl groups adjacent to group A consists of up to 12 carbon atoms, and wherein R<1> and R<2> are the same or different and are selected from R<5>O— and (IV), wherein R<5> represents hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, n is an integer of from 1 to 100, and whereby one or more carboxyl groups may be present in the form of one or more of its/their salts, and, either simultaneously or successively, a reducing agent, and then (b) with an o

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the permanent deformation of keratin fibers. According to said method, the fibers are treated with an aqueous preparation of a keratin-reducing substance prior to and/or after a mechanical deformation, then after a certain exposure time, the fibers are rinsed again with a first rinsing agent, fixed with an aqueous preparation of an oxidant, rinsed again after an exposure time and optionally treated again. Said method is particularly effective and kind to the fibers. The mixing and separation behavior is improved if at least one of the two aqueous preparations or the first rinsing agent is in the form of a multiple phase system containing at least one oil component and at least one N-acyl glutamic acid or the salts thereof. The multiple phase system is converted into a homogeneous system for a given time period by a mechanical movement for application to the fibers and separates again during the re-formation of the multiple phase system.

Abstract: A process for permanently deforming keratin fibers and compositions suitable for use in this process are provided. The process includes treating keratin fibers, before and/or after mechanically deforming the keratin fibers, with an aqueous reducing composition containing a keratin reducing substance, rinsing the keratin fibers with a rinse after contact with the reducing composition, and applying to the keratin fibers an aqueous fixing composition containing an oxidizing agent, where at least one of the reducing composition, the fixing composition, or the rinse is in the form of a two-phase or multiphase system. The two phase or multiphase system contains at least one oil component and/or at least one alcohol having limited miscibility with water and is capable of being converted at least temporarily with mechanical agitation into a homogeneous system for application to hair.