Compositions and processes for hair styling

Abstract

Compositions and Processes for Hair Styling: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising gluconolactone and at least one nonionic film-forming polymer. The compositions may be used for styling or shaping hair, and / or to provide manageability benefits to hair, particularly curly hair. The disclosure also relates to processes for using the compositions. Figure for the abstract: None

Description

Title of the invention: Compositions and methods for hair styling technical field

[0001] This disclosure relates to compositions comprising gluconolactone and at least one non-ionic film-forming polymer, and methods of using the compositions for hair styling. CONTEXT

[0002] Curly hair generally appears shorter than its actual length. In the multicultural beauty market, there is a desire for products that can lengthen curls and give hair more visual length. Furthermore, reducing the curl pattern of very curly hair can increase its manageability and ease of styling.

[0003] Consumers with curly hair are particularly concerned that their curly hair appears shorter than its actual length and / or that the curls are not sufficiently defined. In the multicultural beauty market, there is a desire for products that lengthen and / or define curls to enhance the natural curl pattern. Existing products on the market that help prevent curl shrinkage often use thick formulations with various butters or oils that can leave a greasy or oily feeling on the hair. Hold products, such as styling gels, can also have lengthening effects, but these products typically flake off the hair.Therefore, using these lengthening products generally requires frequent hair washing, which is particularly undesirable for consumers with strong curls who prefer a limited number of washes per week and who want to maintain hairstyles that last all day or for several days. Furthermore, traditional hair lengthening methods, including straightening or smoothing, often involve chemical treatments or high heat that can damage the hair fibers and / or irritate the scalp.

[0004] Consumers also desire new and improved styling compositions that can deliver visible and lasting lengthening of hair curls and / or that offer visible and lasting curl definition and hold, especially in humid conditions, and at the same time impart various additional beneficial properties to the hair such as hydration, softness, smoothness, good bounce, good shine, and / or frizz control.

[0005] It has now been discovered in an astonishing way that cosmetic compositions comprising gluconolactone and at least one non-ionic film-forming polymer are capable of improving the elongation of hair curls and / or providing curl definition and hold, particularly in humid conditions, as well as providing other benefits such as hydration, softness, frizz control, and / or manageability to the hair. SUMMARY

[0006] This disclosure relates to hair styling compositions, for example, by enhancing the elongation of hair curls and / or by providing curl definition and / or hold. The compositions are optionally leave-in hair styling compositions and may, for example, be in the form of a serum, gel, gel-cream, cream, lotion, or similar.

[0007] The compositions comprise (a) gluconolactone, (b) at least one nonionic film-forming polymer, and (c) at least one solvent. The compositions may optionally comprise additional components such as, for example, at least one thickening agent, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one pH adjuster, or mixtures thereof.

[0008] In various embodiments, the compositions comprise (a) from about 0.05% to about 10%, for example from about 0.1% to about 9%, preferably from about 0.25% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 7%, even more preferably from about 0.75% to about 6%, most preferably from about 1% to about 5% of gluconolactone, (b) from about 0.05% to about 10%, for example from about 0.075% to about 3%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 2%, more preferably from about 0.125% to about 1%, even more preferably from about 0.15% to about 0.75%, most preferably from about 0.2% to about 0.5% of at least one film-forming polymer nonionic, and (c) at least one solvent, in which all quantities are by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0009] At least one nonionic film-forming polymer may be selected from, for example, polyalkyloxazolines, vinyl acetate homopolymers, vinyl acetate copolymers, acrylic ester homopolymers and copolymers, acrylonitrile copolymers and a nonionic monomer, styrene homopolymers, styrene copolymers, styrene-butadiene copolymers, or styrene-butadiene-vinylpyridine copolymers, polyamides, vinyllactam homopolymers, vinyllactam copolymers, vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole terpolymers, or mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a vinylpyrrolidone / metha- Crylamide / vinylimidazole, either as the sole nonionic film-forming polymer or in combination with one or more additional nonionic film-forming polymers. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise a vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer in an amount ranging from about 0.05% to about 2%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 1%, preferably in all from about 0.2% to about 0.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0010] In various embodiments, the weight ratio of gluconolactone to non-ionic film-forming polymer(s) is between about 12:1 and about 1:1, preferably between about 10:1 and about 1:1 or between about 10:1 and about 2:1, more preferably between about 5:1 and about 1:1, more preferably between about 5:1 and about 2.5:1.

[0011] In various embodiments, the pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 9, preferably about 3 to about 8, more preferably about 4 to about 7, preferably in all cases about 5 to about 6.

[0012] In other embodiments, the compositions comprise (a) from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.25% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, even more preferably from about 0.75% to about 4%, most preferably from about 1% to about 2% of gluconolactone, (b) from about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 1%, more preferably from about 0.2% to about 0.4% of at least one nonionic film-forming polymer, (c) at least one solvent, and optionally at least one additional component such as, for example, at least one thickening agent, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one pH adjuster, or mixtures of These, and can have a gluconolactone:nonionic film-forming polymer weight ratio ranging from approximately 12:1 to approximately 1:1,preferably from about 10:1 to about 1:1, more preferably from about 5:1 to about 2.5:1.

[0013] In other embodiments, the compositions comprise (a) approximately 0.1% to approximately 5%, preferably approximately 0.25% to approximately 4%, more preferably approximately 0.5% to approximately 3%, preferably approximately 0.75% to approximately 2.5% gluconolactone, (b) approximately 0.05% to approximately 1%, preferably approximately 0.1% to approximately 0.8%, more preferably approximately 0.15% to approximately 0.6%, preferably approximately 0.2% to approximately 0.4% vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer, (c) at least one solvent, (d) at least one thickening agent, and (e) at least one anionic surfactant, and have a gluconolactone:copolymer weight ratio vinylpyr-rolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole ranging from approximately 10:1 to approximately 1:1, of preference of about 5:1 to about 2.5:1.

[0014] The disclosure further relates to methods of using the compositions, for example, hair styling methods such as curl elongation methods, methods for enhancing the visual appearance of hair, methods for reducing hair shrinkage, methods for maintaining curl elongation, and / or methods for reducing frizz, even under conditions of high relative humidity. The methods include applying the composition to wet, damp, or dry hair. Optionally, the methods do not include a heating step. The methods generally provide one or more hair styling benefits, such as curl elongation, curl definition, frizz control, smoothness, and / or softness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0015] The attached drawings, which are incorporated into this document and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and, together with the general description given above and the description provided in this document, serve to explain the particulars of the disclosure.

[0016] [Fig.1A] Fig.1A is a graph comparing the elongation (maintenance of length) of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of various amounts of gluconolactone and water.

[0017] [Fig.1B] Fig.1B shows images of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of various amounts of gluconolactone and water.

[0018] [Fig.2A] Fig.2A is a graph comparing the elongation (maintenance of length) of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of various amounts of gluconolactone and nonionic film-forming polymer in water.

[0019] [Fig.2B] Fig.2B shows images of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of various amounts of gluconolactone and nonionic film-forming polymer in water.

[0020] [Fig.3A] Fig.3A is a graph comparing the elongation (maintenance of length) of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of gluconolactone and different film-forming polymers in water.

[0021] [Fig.3B] Fig.3B shows images of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of gluconolactone and various film-forming polymers in water.

[0022] [Fig.4A] Fig.4A is a graph comparing the elongation (length retention) of treated hair strands with a control, a styling composition hair according to disclosure, and comparative hair styling compositions.

[0023] [Fig.4B] [Fig.4B] shows images of hair strands treated with a control, a hair styling composition according to the disclosure, and comparative hair styling compositions.

[0024] It should be understood that the preceding and following descriptions are solely illustrative and explanatory, and are not intended to be restrictive for any claimed subject. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The disclosure relates to compositions for styling hair, in particular curly hair, as well as methods for using these compositions. I. Compositions

[0026] In various embodiments, the compositions according to the disclosure comprise (a) gluconolactone; (b) at least one nonionic film-forming polymer; and (c) at least one solvent.

[0027] The compositions according to the disclosure may enhance the lengthening of hair curls and / or the persistence of hair curl lengthening, may enhance curl definition and / or curl hold, and / or may provide additional benefits such as softness, smoothness and / or frizz control to the hair. Gluconolactone

[0028] It has been discovered, surprisingly, that gluconolactone has amazing hair-styling benefits for curly hair. Thus, the compositions according to the disclosure include gluconolactone. Gluconolactone can be present in amounts ranging from approximately 0.05% to approximately 10% by weight, as well as from approximately 0.05% to approximately 8% by weight, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 6% by weight, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 4% by weight, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 2.5%, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 2%, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 1.5%, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 1%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 10%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 8%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 6%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 4%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 2.5%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 2%, and from approximately 0.1% to approximately 1.5%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 1%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 10%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 8%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 6%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 4%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 2.5%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 2%,from about 0.5% to about 1.5%, from about 0.5% to about 1%, from about 1% to about 10%, from about 1% to about 8%, from about 1% to about 6%, from about 1% to about 4%, from about 1% to about 2.5%, or from about 1% to about 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, including all the intermediate beaches and sub-beaches. Non-ionic film-forming polymer

[0029] It has also been surprisingly discovered that nonionic film-forming polymers act synergistically with gluconolactone to provide styling benefits to curly hair. Thus, the compositions according to the disclosure comprise at least one nonionic film-forming polymer.

[0030] Useful and non-limiting examples of non-ionic film-forming polymers that may be selected include polyalkyloxazolines; vinyl acetate homopolymers, vinyl acetate copolymers, such as, for example, vinyl acetate and acrylic ester copolymers, vinyl acetate and ethylene copolymers, or vinyl acetate and maleic ester copolymers, for example dibutyl maleate; acrylic ester homopolymers and copolymers, such as, for example, alkyl acrylate and alkyl methacrylate copolymers, such as the products supplied by Rohm GmbH under the name Eudragit® NE 30 D (INCI name: Acrylates Copolymer); copolymers of acrylonitrile and a nonionic monomer selected, for example, from butadiene and alkyl (meth)acrylates; homopolymers of styrene; copolymers of styrene, such as, for example, copolymers of styrene, alkyl acrylate and alkyl methacrylate;styrene and butadiene copolymers; or styrene, butadiene and vinyl-pyridine copolymers; polyamides; vinyllactam homopolymers, such as vinylpyrrolidone homopolymers sold, for example, under the names Luviskol® K30 powder by BASF or PVP K30L or K60 solution or K90 by ISP, or such as polyvinylcaprolactam sold under the name Luviskol® Plus by BASF (INCI name PVP); vinyllactam copolymers, such as a poly(vinylpyrrolidone / vinyllactam) copolymer sold under the trade name Luvitec® VPC 55K65W by BASF, poly(vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acetate) copolymers, such as those sold under the names PVP / VA® S630L, E735, E635 and W735 by ISP, Luviskol® VA 73, VA 64 and VA 37 by BASF (INCI name VP / VA copolymer);and vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole terpolymers, for example the product sold under the name Luviset® Clear by BASF (INCI name VP / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer). In various embodiments, the alkyl groups of these polymers optionally contain from 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

[0031] In some embodiments, the nonionic film-forming polymer is selected from vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole terpolymers. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise the vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer, either as the sole nonionic film-forming polymer or in combination with one or more nonionic film-forming polymers. additional.

[0032] The total amount of nonionic film-forming polymer can be between approximately 0.05% and approximately 10% by weight, such as, for example, between approximately 0.05% and approximately 8%, approximately 0.05% and approximately 6%, approximately 0.05% and approximately 5%, approximately 0.05% to approximately 4%, approximately 0.05% to approximately 3%, approximately 0.05% to approximately 2%, approximately 0.05% to approximately 1%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 10%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 8%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 6%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 5%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 4%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 3%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 2%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 1%, approximately 0.21% to approximately 0.75%, or approximately 0.1% to about 0.5%, about 0.2% to about 10%, about 0.2% to about 8%, about 0.2% to about 6%, about 0.2% to about 5%, about 0.2% to about 4%, about 0.2% to about 3%, about 0.2% to about 2%, about 0.2% to about 1%, about 0.2% to about 0.75%, or about 0.2% to about 0.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.In a preferred embodiment, the total amount of nonionic film-forming polymer is between about 0.05% and about 2.5%, between about 0.05% and about 1.5%, between about 0.1% and about 2.5%, between about 0.1% and about 1.5%, between about 0.2% and about 2.5%, or between about 0.2% and about 1.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0033] In exemplary embodiments, the compositions comprise from approximately 0.05% to approximately 2%, preferably from approximately 0.1% to approximately 1%, and more preferably from approximately 0.2% to approximately 0.5% by weight of vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer, relative to the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the compositions may comprise one or more additional nonionic film-forming polymers, in addition to the vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer. In various embodiments, the compositions comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of the vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer as a nonionic film-forming polymer.

[0034] In some embodiments, the amount of gluconolactone and non-ionic film-forming polymer is chosen such that the total amounts of gluconolactone and non-ionic film-forming polymer provide optimal hair-styling benefits. For example, the weight ratio between gluconolactone and the nonionic film-forming polymer can range from approximately 12:1 to approximately 1:1, for example from approximately 11:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 10:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 9:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 8:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 7:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 6:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 5.5:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 5:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 4.5:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 4:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 3.5:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 3:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 2.5:1 to approximately 1:1, from approximately 2:1 to approximately 1:1, or from about 1.5:1 to about 1:1. In other embodiments, the amount of gluconolactone and nonionic film-forming polymer is chosen such that the gluconolactone / nonionic film-forming polymer ratio is between about 10:1 and about 2:1, for example between about 5:1 and about 2.5:1. In other embodiments, the amounts of gluconolactone and nonionic film-forming polymer are chosen such that the gluconolactone / nonionic film-forming polymer ratio is about 1:1, about 1.5:1, about 2:1, about 2.5:1, about 3:1, about 3.5:1, about 4:1, about 4.5:1, about 5:1, about 6:1, about 7:1, about 8:1, about 9:1 or about 10:1. Solvent

[0035] The compositions according to the disclosure include a cosmetically acceptable solvent. The solvent may include water, non-aqueous solvents, or mixtures thereof.

[0036] In some embodiments, the solvent comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of water. The total amount of water in the compositions may vary depending on the type of composition and the desired consistency, viscosity, etc.

[0037] In some embodiments, the composition comprises one or more non-aqueous solvents, other than or in addition to the ingredients mentioned above. For example, C1.4 alcohols, organic solvents, fatty alcohols, fatty ethers, fatty esters, polyols other than those described above, glycols, vegetable oils, mineral oils, liposomes, laminar lipid materials, or any mixture thereof. Non-limiting examples of solvents that may be used include alkane polyols such as 1,2,6-hexanetriol, trimethylolpropane, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, hexylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, pentaethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 2-butene-l,4-diol, 2-ethyl-l,3-hexanediol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-pentanediol and 4-methyl-l,2-pentanediol;alkyl alcohols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms such as ethanol, methanol, butanol, propanol and isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol); glycol ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-isopropyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-isopropyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, 1-methyl-l-methoxybutanol, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, propylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, propylene mono-isopropyl ether; glycol, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monoethyl ether, dipropylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, and dipropylene glycol mono-isopropyl ether; 2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, formamide, acetamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, sorbitol, sorbitan, acetin, diacetinate, triacetin, sulfolane, or mixtures thereof. In at least some embodiments, the compositions contain water and at least one, for example two or more, additional solvent(s) selected from caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, or mixtures thereof.

[0038] The solvent may be present in the composition in an amount ranging from approximately 50% to approximately 98% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges. For example, in one embodiment, the total amount of solvent may be approximately 50% to approximately 95%, approximately 60% to approximately 95%, approximately 70% to approximately 95%, approximately 70% to approximately 90%, approximately 70% to approximately 90%, approximately 75% to 95%, or approximately 75% to 90% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the solvent is primarily composed of water, for example, approximately 90% to approximately 99%, or approximately 95% to approximately 99%, of the total solvent. Additional components

[0039] The compositions according to the disclosure may optionally include any additional component suitable for use in those compositions. Non-limiting examples of such additional components are given below. Thickening agents

[0040] The compositions according to the disclosure may optionally include one or more thickening agents, also known as rheology modifiers. The type and amount of thickening agent(s), if present, will be chosen according to the shape of the composition and its desired viscosity. Exemplary, but not limiting, thickening agents include, for example, celluloses, starches, guar gum, xanthan gum, pullulan gum, alginate gum, agar-agar gum, carrageenan gum, gellan gum, gum arabic, xylose, tragacanth gum, or derivatives thereof.

[0041] Non-limiting examples of gums include acacia, agar, algin, alginic acid, ammonium alginate, amylopectin, calcium alginate, calcium carrageenan, camitin, carrageenan, dextrin, gelatin, gellan gum, guar gum, hectorite, hyaluronic acid, hydrated silica, hydroxypropyl chitosan, hydroxypropyl guar, karaya gum, kelp, locust bean gum, natto gum, potassium alginate, potassium carrageenan, propylene glycol alginate, sclerotium gum, car- Sodium butylmethyl dextran, sodium carrageenan, tragacanth gum, xanthan gum, and biosaccharide gum. Modified gums or gum derivatives may also be used, such as deacylated gellan gum, welan gum, or hydroxypropyl guar gum, like Jaguar HP 105 sold by Rhodia.

[0042] Non-limiting examples of celluloses include hydroxyalkylcelluloses, such as hydroxymethylcellulose, methylhydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcelluloses, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose (also called methylhydroxyethylcellulose) or hydropropylcelluloses, which may or may not contain a fatty chain.Modified celluloses with groups comprising one or more non-ionic fatty chains that may be used include hydroxyethylcelluloses, preferably non-ionic hydroxyethylcelluloses, modified with groups comprising at least one fatty chain, such as alkyl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl groups, or mixtures thereof, and in which the alkyl groups are preferably C8-C22 alkyl groups, such as the product NATROSOLTM Plus Grade 330 CS (Cl6 alkyls), sold by Aqualon, corresponding to the INCI name cetylhydroxyethylcellulose, or the product BERMOCOLL® EHM 100 sold by Berol Nobel, and those modified with alkylphenyl polyalkylene glycol ether groups, such as the product AMERCELL POLYMER® HM-1500 (nonylphenyl polyethylene glycol (15) ether) sold by Amerchol, which corresponds to the INCI name nonoxynyl hydroxyethylcellulose.Other specific thickening agents suitable for use in the compositions described in this document are hydroxypropyl guar gums.

[0043] Non-limiting examples of starches include modified starches, starch-based polymers, methylhydroxypropyl starch, potato starch, modified potato starch, wheat starch, rice starch, starch crosslinked with octenyl succinic anhydride, starch oxide, dialdehyde starch, dextrin, achroodextrin, acetyl starch, starch phosphate, carboxymethyl starch, hydroxyethyl starch and hydroxypropyl starch.

[0044] In some embodiments, the thickening agents are selected from carrageenan, xanthan gum, cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, starch, starch acetate, hydroxyethyl starch, hydroxypropyl starch, guar gum, carboxymethyl guar gum, carboxymethylhydroxypropyl guar gum, hydroxyethyl guar gum, hydroxypropyl guar gum, xylose gum, cellobiose, dextrin, maltodextrin, scleroglucan, chitosan, ulvan, fucoidan, alginate, pectin, heparin, inulin, levan, or mixtures thereof. In other embodiments, Thickening agents are selected from sclerotium gum, carrageenan, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl guar, or mixtures thereof. In other embodiments, thickening agents are selected from carrageenan, xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl guar, or mixtures thereof, such as xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl guar, or mixtures thereof.

[0045] In various exemplary embodiments, the total quantity of thickening agents can range from about 0.1% to about 10%, including all intermediate sub-ranges, such as, for example, from about 0.1% to about 9%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 7%, from about 0.1% to about 6%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.1% to about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, from about 0.5% to about 9%, from about 0.5% to about 8%, from about 0.5% to about 7%, from about 0.5% to about 6%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 5%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 4%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 3%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 2%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 1%, from approximately 1% to approximately 10%, from approximately 1% to approximately 9%, from approximately 1% to approximately 8%, from approximately 1% to approximately 7%, from approximately 1% to approximately 6%, from approximately 1% to approximately 5%, from approximately 1% to approximately 4%, from approximately 1% to approximately 3%or approximately 1% to approximately 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges. Anionic surfactants,

[0046] The compositions according to the disclosure optionally include at least one anionic surfactant. In various embodiments, suitable anionic surfactants may be selected from sulfate / sulfonate, non-sulfate, or carboxylate type anionic surfactants. For example, alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl monoglyceride sulfates, alkylaryl sulfates, alkyl ether carboxylates, fatty acyl sarcosinates, fatty acyl glutamates, alkyl phosphates, alkyl sulfoacetates, alkoxylated monoacids, alkyl sulfonates, alkyl amide sulfonates, alkylaryl sulfonates, alkyl monoglyceride sulfonates, α-olefin sulfonates, paraffin sulfonates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl ether sulfosuccinates, alkyl amide sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, N-acyltaurates, acylisethionates, alkyl sulfolaurates, their salts, or mixtures thereof,The alkyl groups of these compounds optionally include from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, such as from 12 to 28 carbon atoms, from 14 to 24 carbon atoms, or from 16 to 22 carbon atoms, the aryl group of these compounds being optionally selected from phenyl or benzyl groups, and these compounds being optionally polyoxyalkylated, for example polyoxyethylated, including from 1 to 50 ethylene oxide units, such as from 2 to 10 ethylene oxide units. In some preferred embodiments, the anionic surfactant comprises one or more alkylsulfonates.

[0047] When anionic surfactants are in salt form, they can be chosen from, for example, alkali metal salts such as sodium or potassium salts, ammonium salts, amine salts such as amino alcohol salts, or alkaline earth metal salts such as magnesium salt.

[0048] In various embodiments, the anionic surfactants can be selected from, for example, C6-C24 alkyl sulfates, for example C12-C20 alkyl sulfates; C6-C24 alkyl ethers sulfates, for example C12-C20 alkyl ethers sulfates, preferably comprising 2 to 20 ethylene oxide motifs; C6-C24 alkyl sulfosuccinates, for example C12-C20 alkyl sulfosuccinates, for example, lauryl sulfosuccinates; C6-C24 alkyl ether sulfosuccinates, for example, C12-C20 alkyl ether sulfosuccinates; C6-C24 acylisethionates, for example, C12-C18 acylisethionates; C6-C24 acylsarcosinates, for example, C12-C20 acylsarcosinates, for example, palmitoylsarcosinates; C6-C24 alkyl ether carboxylates, for example, C12-C20 alkyl ether carboxylates; polyoxyalkylened (C6-C24) alkyl(amido) ether carboxylic acids and their salts, for example.those containing 2 to 50 alkylene oxide groups, and in particular ethylene oxide; C6-C24 acylglutamates, for example C12-C20 acylglutamates; C6-C24 acylglycinates, for example C12-C20 acylglycinates; or mixtures thereof.

[0049] In at least some embodiments, the compositions may comprise at least one anionic surfactant selected from linear α-olefin sulfonates or their salts. For example, the compositions may comprise at least one anionic surfactant selected from compounds of formula (I) or their salts:

[0050] R-CH2-CH=CH-(CH2)n-SO3-M

[0051] (I)

[0052] in which:

[0053] - R is a saturated linear alkyl radical comprising from 4 to 30 carbon atoms, such as than 6 to 20 carbon atoms or 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and preferably 10 to 14 carbon atoms;

[0054] - n is an integer from 0 to 10, such that from 1 to 4, and preferably n=l; and

[0055] - M is a cosmetically acceptable cation, for example cations derived from alkali or alkaline earth metal or cations derived from organic amines such as alkanolamines, and preferably is chosen from ammonium, sodium or potassium.

[0056] In certain embodiments, at least one anionic surfactant is chosen from linear α-olefin sulfonates according to formula (II) or their salts:

[0057] (II)

[0058] in which R is an alkyl group, M is a sodium cation, and n is 1 or 2. For example, at least one anionic surfactant may be a sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate.

[0059] In various embodiments, if present, the total quantity of at least one anionic surfactant can be up to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges. For example, the total amount of at least one anionic surfactant can range from about 0.01% to about 10%, from about 0.01% to about 8%, from about 0.01% to about 5%, from about 0.01% to about 3%, from about 0.01% to about 2%, from about 0.01% to about 1%, from about 0.05% to about 10%, from about 0.05% to about 8%, from about 0.05% to about 5%, from about 0.05% to about 3%, from about 0.05% to about 2%, from about 0.05% to about 1%, from about 0.1% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.1% to about 2%, or from about 0.1% to about 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0060] In certain embodiments, at least one anionic surfactant is selected from sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactants, preferably α-kylsulfonate surfactants, more preferably linear α-olefin sulfonates, and is present in an amount ranging from approximately 0.01% to approximately 2.5% by weight, preferably from approximately 0.1% to approximately 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Auxiliary components

[0061] Useful auxiliary components that may be selected include, but are not limited to, conditioning agents, dyes / pigments, moisturizing agents, fillers, structuring agents, gloss enhancers, antioxidants, penetration enhancers, sequestering agents, perfumes, buffers (e.g. monoethanolamine and / or triethanolamine), dispersants, plant extracts, vegetable oils, preservatives, opacifiers, sunscreens, pH correctors (e.g. citric acid), vitamins (e.g. vitamin E), film-forming polymers other than non-ionic film-forming polymers, surfactants other than anionic surfactants, and antistatic agents.

[0062] Optional additional auxiliary components may be present in an amount of up to about 15% by weight, for example from about 0.01% to about 15% or from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0063] In various embodiments, the compositions may have a pH less than or equal to about 9. For example, the pH of the compositions may range from about 3 to about 8, as from about 4 to about 7, or from about 5 to about 6, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges.

[0064] The compositions according to the disclosure are typically in the form of a liquid, cream, gel, gel-cream, serum, or lotion, but are not limited to these forms. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is a serum. II. Processes

[0065] This disclosure also relates to hair treatment processes, such as hair styling or shaping, for example, to enhance the lengthening and / or definition of curls in curly hair through the use of the compositions described herein. The processes generally involve applying any one of the compositions as disclosed to the hair.

[0066] The compositions disclosed herein are typically used to provide a visible lengthening benefit to wavy or curly hair, to enhance the lengthening of waves or curls, to provide lasting lengthening of waves or curls (even under high humidity and / or over a period of time), to improve curl definition, to provide lasting curl definition for wavy or curly hair, and / or to reduce frizz. The compositions can be useful in various contexts, whether for chemically treated or untreated hair, and / or for natural or artificial waves or curls (e.g., permed hair). The compositions described herein are particularly suitable for multicultural hair types with varying degrees of curl and hair type.The degree of curl or curl type of hair can vary and is not limited. For example, the curls of hair treated with the compositions described in this document can range from slightly wavy to very kinky and curly, and may have different textures and colors.

[0067] In certain embodiments, the compositions described in this document are useful for increasing the perceived length of hair, reducing shrinkage of curly hair and / or reducing frizz, particularly under humid and high-humidity conditions (e.g., 80% relative humidity, 25°C), by providing lasting curl elongation and / or curl definition, e.g., by ensuring curl elongation lasting and / or curl definition lasting for 1 hour or more, for 4 hours or more, for 8 hours or more, for 12 hours or more, for 16 hours or more, for 24 hours or more, or for 72 hours or more, after application of a composition as disclosed.

[0068] In other embodiments, the compositions are useful for improving curl definition and / or curl hold, and / or reducing hair frizz, particularly in humid and high humidity conditions (e.g., 80% relative humidity, 25°C), by providing lasting curl elongation and / or curl definition, e.g., by ensuring lasting curl elongation and / or lasting curl definition for 1 hour or more, for 4 hours or more, for 8 hours or more, for 12 hours or more, for 16 hours or more, for 24 hours or more, or for 72 hours or more, after application of a composition according to the disclosure.

[0069] In addition, the compositions can also be used to provide hair with a variety of desirable sensory benefits, for example, hydration, softness, smoothness, bounce, and / or shine. As such, the compositions are useful for styling (which includes shaping) hair while simultaneously caring for, conditioning, and / or imparting one or more of the sensory benefits described above.

[0070] Typically, the processes according to the disclosure may include applying an effective amount of a composition disclosed herein to curly hair, whether the hair is dry, wet, damp, or moist. In this document, the term "effective amount" refers to a quantity sufficient to provide a desired lengthening effect to the hair, taking into account the degree of curl, length, volume, and texture of the hair. Generally, about 0.5 grams to about 50 grams of product are applied to the hair, depending on the specific formulation of the product, the length of the hair, its volume, and the type of hairstyle. The composition applied to the hair may be distributed evenly by combing it with the fingers or a means such as a comb or other tool. The composition may then be dried, for example, by air drying.The composition can be left on the hair as a leave-in product for any period of time necessary, for example, from about a few seconds (e.g., 1, 3, 5 or 10 seconds) to about 10, 20 or 30 minutes, or longer, for example, a few hours or a few days, or until the next time the hair is washed or rinsed.

[0071] In some embodiments, before applying the composition to the hair, the hair may first be washed with a commercially available shampoo or rinsed with water. The composition is then applied to the washed or rinsed hair when the hair is wet, damp, or moist. In other In the methods of implementation, before applying the composition to dry hair, the hair may optionally be moistened, dampened, or wetted by spraying with water or using a damp towel, or by applying other treatment compositions that make the hair moist, damp, or wet.

[0072] Alternatively, in certain embodiments, the compositions as disclosed may first be applied to dry hair, and then water or cosmetically acceptable compositions are applied to the hair to moisten, dampen, or wet it while the compositions as disclosed remain on the hair. Hair that has had the compositions disclosed herein applied may be air-dried without further hair treatment, including rinsing or washing.

[0073] In some embodiments, the processes may optionally include braiding and / or twisting the hair to create curls, before or after applying the compositions disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the processes according to the disclosure do not require shaping or styling the hair before, during, and / or after applying the compositions. Hair tension is generally not required. Also, in some embodiments, before, during, or after applying the compositions, the hair is not stretched by mechanical means.

[0074] In certain embodiments, after application of the compositions described in this document, the hair can be shaped or styled as required, for example, twisted or the like. In some embodiments, the hair treated with the compositions can be twisted within 30 minutes, or within 20 minutes, while the hair is wet or damp.

[0075] The processes according to the disclosure generally do not require the use of a reducing agent, including a base, or the heating of the hair to stretch or lengthen the hair curls. Also, in at least some embodiments, the process does not include the use of a reducing agent or a base, and / or does not require or include a step of heating the hair after applying the composition to it in order to obtain the desired results.

[0076] In some embodiments, a composition described in this document is used alone to treat hair, without the use of other hair treatment compositions. In other embodiments, the compositions may be applied to the hair before, during, or after the application of another hair treatment or styling composition, such as (for example, a conditioner, mask, cream, lotion, gel, coloring composition, etc.). Also, a composition disclosed in this document may be applied to the hair and layered over another composition. which is also applied to the hair.

[0077] In various embodiments, the hair treatment processes using the compositions disclosed impart various lasting benefits to the hair, as described above, without a greasy feel or flaking, compared to hair not treated with a composition disclosed. The term "lasting," as used herein, means that the lengthening effect and other benefits imparted to the hair can remain for a desired period, such as a few hours, a few days, or until the hair is rinsed or washed.

[0078] After describing in detail the numerous embodiments of the present invention, it will become apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosure defined in the appended claims. Furthermore, it should be noted that all the examples in this disclosure, while illustrating numerous embodiments of the disclosure, are provided by way of non-limiting examples and should therefore not be considered as limiting the various aspects thus illustrated. It is understood that all definitions in this document are provided solely for the purposes of this disclosure.

[0079] In this document, the terms "comprising," "having," and "including" (or "comprise," "have," and "include") are used in their broad and non-limiting sense. The expression "consisting essentially of" restricts the scope of a claim to the specified materials or steps and to those that do not materially affect the fundamental and innovative characteristics of the compositions.

[0080] In this application, the use of the singular includes the plural unless otherwise indicated. The singular forms "a," "an," "the," "the," and "at least one" are understood to encompass both the plural and the singular, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and these expressions, as well as the expression "one or more," which means "at least one," are expressly intended to include individual components as well as mixtures / combinations thereof. Similarly, the expression "a salt of this one" also refers to "salts of this one."Thus, when the disclosure refers to "an item chosen from the group consisting of A, B, C, D, E, F, a salt of the latter, or mixtures of the latter," it indicates that one or more of A, B, C, D, and F may be included, one or more of a salt of A, a salt of B, a salt of C, a salt of D, a salt of E, and a salt of F may be included, or a mixture of any two of A, B, C, D, E, F, a salt of A, a salt of B, a salt of C, a salt of D, a salt of E, and a salt of F may be included.

[0081] In this document, the expressions "and mixtures thereof," "and a mixture of these," "and combinations thereof," "and a combination thereof," "or mixtures of these," "or a mixture of these," "or combinations thereof," and "or a combination thereof" are used in a manner Interchangeable to indicate that the list of components immediately preceding the expression, such as "A, B, C, D, or mixtures thereof," means that the component(s) can be chosen from A, B, C, D, A+B, A+B+C, A+D, A+C+D, etc., without limitation on their variations. Thus, the components can be used individually or in any combination thereof.

[0082] For the purposes of this disclosure, it should be noted that, for the sake of brevity, some of the quantitative expressions given herein are not qualified by the term "approximately." It is understood that, whether or not the term "approximately" is used explicitly, each quantity given herein is intended to refer to the actual value given, and is also intended to refer to the approximation of that value that would be reasonably deduced based on ordinary skill in the trade, including approximations due to the experimental and / or measurement conditions of that value. All ranges and quantities indicated herein are intended to include subranges and quantities using any disclosed point as a bound.Thus, a range of "1% to 10%, such as 2% to 8%, such as 3% to 5%" is assumed to encompass ranges of "1% to 8%", "1% to 5%", "2% to 10%", and so on. All numbers, quantities, ranges, etc., are assumed to be modified by the term "approximately", whether or not it is explicitly stated. Similarly, a given range of "approximately 1% to 10%" is assumed to have its 1% and 10% bounds modified by the term "approximately". The term "approximately" is used in this document to indicate a difference of up to + / - 10% from the stated number, such as + / - 9%, + / - 8%, + / - 7%, + / - 6%, + / - 5%, + / - 4%, + / - 3%, + / - 2%, or + / - 1%. Similarly, all range bounds are understood to be disclosed individually, so that, for example, a range of 1:2 to 2:1 is understood to disclose a ratio of both 1:2 and 2:1.

[0083] In this document, if a component is described as being present "in an amount up to" a certain amount, it is understood that this component is, in fact, present in the composition, that is to say, it is present in an amount greater than 0%.

[0084] “Active ingredient”, as used in this document with regard to the The percentage of an ingredient or raw material refers to an activity of 100% of the ingredient or raw material.

[0085] All quantities indicated in this document relate to the quantity of active material, unless otherwise stated.

[0086] All percentages, parts and ratios indicated in this document are based on the total weight of the compositions in this disclosure, unless otherwise stated.

[0087] In this document, the expression "application of a composition to the hair" and its variations mean bringing the hair into contact with at least one of the compositions of the disclosure, in any manner whatsoever. It may also mean bringing the hair into contact with an effective quantity.

[0088] In this document, the term "styling" hair is intended to include "shaping" hair or changing the shape of hair, such as, for example, lengthening hair curls or defining curls.

[0089] In this document, the term "curly hair" refers to any hair that includes a curl or wave. The curl may be natural or artificial, that is, formed by chemical or physical treatment of the hair. The degree of curliness of the hair can vary and is not limited.

[0090] In this document, hair with enhanced or reinforced curl definition may have curls whose shape has the appearance of neat curls (English type) rather than being curly, curls that appear more individualized, curls that have a more closed appearance, and / or curls that have an improved visual appearance of the color and / or highlights of the hair.

[0091] In this document, the terms "lengthening" and "stretching" of hair are interchangeable, and both refer to reducing the degree of wave or curl and / or tightening of waves or curls in the hair. "Improving the lengthening" of hair or hair curls, and their variants, means that the hair length appears closer to the actual, uncurled length of the hair. Similarly, measuring or assessing the "lengthening" of curly hair refers to the length of hair retained over a period of time, where hair with greater lengthening or greater length retention appears longer over that period.

[0092] A "no-rinse" composition or product means a composition such as a hair treatment or styling composition that is not rinsed and / or removed by washing with water or an acceptable solvent after application of the composition to the hair; instead, the composition is left on the hair for a desired period of time, for example 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, up to 8 hours, overnight, or for as long as necessary, until the next washing or rinsing of the hair.

[0093] In this document, the term "inorganic" refers to a material that does not contain carbon.

[0094] In this document, the term "high humidity" refers to conditions of relative humidity of at least 70% or more, such as relative humidity of at least 75% or more, or relative humidity of at least 80% or more.

[0095] In this document, the term "organic" refers to a material that is produced substantially without or essentially without the use of synthetic materials. "Organic materials" include materials made up of organic compounds / molecules comprising at least one carbon atom.

[0096] The terms “substantially free” or “essentially free” as used in this document mean that the specific material may be used in a manufacturing process in small quantities that do not materially affect the fundamental and innovative characteristics of the compositions as disclosed. The terms may also mean that the specific material is not used in a manufacturing process but may still be present in a raw material that is included in the composition.

[0097] As used in this document, the term "salts" throughout the disclosure may include salts having a counterion such as an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium counterion. This list of counterions is not, however, exhaustive.

[0098] As used in this document, the term "substantially free" or "essentially free" means that the specific material may be present in small amounts that do not materially affect the fundamental and innovative characteristics of the compositions as disclosed. For example, there may be less than 2% by weight of a specific material added to a composition, relative to the total weight of the compositions (provided that an amount less than 2% by weight does not materially affect the fundamental and innovative characteristics of the compositions as disclosed). Similarly, the compositions may include less than 2%, less than 1.5%, less than 1%, less than 0.5%, less than 0.1%, less than 0.05%, or less than 0.01%, or none of the specified materials.Furthermore, all components that are positively presented in this disclosure may be negatively excluded from the claims; for example, a claimed composition may be "free," "substantially free" (or "significantly free") of one or more components that are positively presented in this disclosure. The term "substantially free" or "essentially free" as used herein may also mean that the specific material is not added to the composition but may still be present in a raw material that is included in the composition.

[0099] In this document, the term "surfactants", as well as any specifically identified surfactant, includes salts of surfactants, even if they are not explicitly mentioned.

[0100] In this document, the term "synthetic" refers to a material that is not of natural origin. The terms "natural" and "of natural origin" mean a material A material of natural origin, such as that derived from plants, which cannot be subsequently altered chemically or physically. "Plant-based" means that the material comes from a plant.

[0101] As used in this document, the term "treat" (and its grammatical variations) refers to the application of the compositions of this disclosure to the surface of keratinous materials, such as hair.

[0102] Unless expressly stated otherwise, no process described herein is intended to be interpreted as requiring that its steps be performed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a process claim does not expressly specify an order for its steps, or where the claims or descriptions do not specifically state that the steps must be limited to a specific order, no particular order is to be inferred. EXAMPLES

[0103] The following examples are intended to be non-limiting and explanatory in nature only. In the examples, quantities are expressed as a percentage by weight (% by weight) of active substances, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0104] Example 1 - Compositions with various concentrations of gluconolactone

[0105] Compositions 1A-1D in Table 1 were prepared by combining quantities gluconolactone variables with water in the amounts shown. A control (Cl) consisted only of water.

[0106] [Tables 1] Cl IA IB IC 1D Gluconolactone 0 1 2 3 4 Water 100 99 98 97 96

[0107] Identical strands of very curly hair were washed with a standard shampoo, rinsed, and combed. Equal amounts of compositions 1A-1D or the control Cl were applied to two separate wet strands of hair (ten strands in total) and distributed by raking the curls to ensure even distribution (Time 0). The treated hair strands were then left to air dry for 18 hours (Time 1). The treated strands were then placed in a humidity chamber at 80% relative humidity at 25°C for 5 hours (Time 2). The hair strands treated with each of compositions 1A-1D and Cl were evaluated in terms of elongation (length retention), curl definition, and frizz at each of Time 0, Time 1, and Time 2.

[0108] Fig. 1A shows that, at Time 2, each of the compositions 1A-1D containing Surprisingly, varying amounts of gluconolactone provided a significant improvement in length retention for highly curly hair, compared to the Cl control, even after exposure to high humidity. Figure 1B shows that each strand treated with compositions 1A-1D demonstrated significantly better elongation, curl definition, and frizz control than the strand treated with Cl at every time point, even when subjected to high humidity.

[0109] Example 1 therefore demonstrates that gluconolactone at various concentrations offers beneficial results for curly hair, such as lengthening, curl definition and frizz control.

[0110] Example 2 - Compositions with gluconolactone and non-ionic polymers

[0111] The inventive compositions 2A-2D of Table 2 were prepared by combining varying amounts of gluconolactone and a nonionic film-forming polymer, the VP methacrylamide / vinyl imidazole copolymer, with water in the amounts shown. A control (Cl) consisted only of water.

[0112] [Tableaux2] Inventory Control Cl 2A 2B 2C 2D Gluconolactone 0 1 1 2 2 Nonionic Polymer 0 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 Water 100 98.8 98.6 97.8 97.6 Ratio Gluconolactone: Nonionic Film-Forming Polymer - 1:0.2 1:0.4 1:0.1 1:0.2

[0113] Identical strands of very curly hair were washed with a standard shampoo, rinsed, and combed. Equal amounts of either the inventive compositions 2A-2D or the control Cl were applied to separate, wet strands of hair and distributed by raking through the curls to ensure uniform distribution (Time 0). The treated hair strands were then left to air dry for 18 hours (Time 1). The treated strands were then placed in a humidity chamber at 80% relative humidity and 25°C for 5 hours (Time 2). The hair strands treated with each of the compositions 2A-2D and Cl were evaluated in terms of elongation (length retention), curl definition, and frizz at each of Time 0, Time 1, and Time 2.

[0114] Fig. 2A shows that, at Time 2, each of the compositions 2A-2D containing varying amounts and ratios of gluconolactone and nonionic film-forming polymer offered a surprisingly significant improvement in the preservation of length of very curly hair, compared to the control Cl, even after exposure to high humidity. [Fig. 2B] shows that each of the strands treated with compositions 2A-2D demonstrated significantly better elongation, curl definition, and frizz control than the strand treated with Cl at every time, even when subjected to high humidity.

[0115] Example 2 therefore demonstrates that compositions having varying concentrations and ratios of gluconolactone and non-ionic film-forming polymers offer beneficial results for curly hair, such as lengthening, curl definition and frizz control.

[0116] Example 3 - Compositions with gluconolactone and various polymers

[0117] The inventive composition 3A and the comparative compositions C2-C3 in Table 3 were prepared by combining gluconolactone and the specified polymer with water in the amounts shown. A control (Cl) consisted only of water.

[0118] [Tables3] Comparative Control Inv. Cl C2 C3 3A Gluconolactone 0 1 1 1 VP / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer (cationic film-forming polymer) 0 0.4 0 0 AMP-acrylates / allyl methacrylate copolymer (anionic film-forming polymer) 0 0 0.4 0 VP methacrylamide / vinyl imidazole copolymer (nonionic film-forming polymer) 0 0 0 0.4 Water 100 98.6 98.6 98.6

[0119] Identical strands of very curly hair were washed with a standard shampoo, rinsed, and detangled. Equal amounts of the inventive composition 3A, the control Cl, or the comparative compositions C2-C3 were applied to two separate wet strands of hair (eight strands in total) and distributed by raking the curls to ensure uniform distribution (Time 0). The treated hair strands were then left to air dry for 18 hours (Time 1). The treated strands were then placed in a humidity chamber at 80% relative humidity at 25°C for 5 hours (Time 2). The hair strands treated with Each of the 3A and C1-C3 compositions was evaluated in terms of sensory effects, elongation (length retention), curl definition and frizz at each of Time 0, Time 1 and Time 2.

[0120] At Time 2, the strands treated with inventive composition 3A showed no frizz, had defined and elongated curls, and were both soft and shiny. In contrast, the strands treated with composition C1 were frizzy and showed no curl definition or elongation. The strands treated with comparative composition C2, which included a cationic polymer, were soft and had somewhat defined curls, but exhibited some noticeable frizz, no shine, and significantly less elongation than the strands treated with inventive composition 3A. The strands treated with comparative composition C3, which included an anionic polymer, were not soft and appeared brittle and dry, and exhibited more frizz and less elongation than the strands treated with inventive composition 3A.

[0121] Figure 3A shows that, at Time 2, the inventive composition 3A with gluconolactone and a nonionic film-forming polymer offered surprisingly better length retention for very curly hair, compared to the control Cl and the comparative compositions C2-C3, even after exposure to high humidity. Figure 3B shows that each of the strands treated with the inventive composition 3A demonstrated significantly better elongation, curl definition, and frizz control than the strands treated with the control Cl and the comparative compositions C2-C3 at every time point, even when subjected to high humidity.

[0122] Example 3 therefore demonstrates that the compositions according to the disclosure comprising gluconolactone and non-ionic film-forming polymers surprisingly offer better sensory effects, better elongation, better curl definition and better frizz control in curly hair than the compositions not in accordance with the disclosure. Example 4 - Hair styling compositions

[0123] The inventive and comparative hair styling compositions in Table 4 were prepared in the form of serums. A control (Cl) consisted only of water.

[0124] [Tables4] Comparative Inventory C4 C5 C6 4A GLUCONOLACTONE 2.0 2.0 VP / METHACRYLAMIDE / VINYL IMIDAZOLE COPOLYMER 0.4 0.4 XANTHAN GUM 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 C14-16 SODIUM OLEFIN SULFONATE 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 AUXILIARIES (pH adjusters, perfume, vitamins, preservatives) <3 <3 <3 <3 SOLVENT (water + non-aqueous solvents) QS to 100 QS to 100 QS to 100 QS to 100

[0125] Identical strands of very curly hair were washed with a standard shampoo, rinsed, and detangled (Time -1). Equal amounts of inventive composition 4A, control Cl, or comparative compositions C4-C6 were applied to two separate, damp strands of hair (ten strands in total) and distributed by raking through the curls to ensure uniform distribution (Time 0). The treated hair strands were then left to air dry for 18 hours (Time 1). The treated strands were then placed in a humidity chamber at 80% relative humidity at 25°C for 5 hours (Time 2). The hair strands treated with each of the compositions 4A, the control Cl, or the comparative compositions C4-C6 were evaluated in terms of elongation (length retention), curl definition, and frizz at each of Time -1, Time 0, Time 1, and Time 2.

[0126] Fig. 4A shows that, at Time 2, the inventive hair styling composition 4A with gluconolactone and a nonionic film-forming polymer offered surprisingly better length retention for very curly hair, compared to the control Cl and the comparative hair styling compositions C4-C6, even after exposure to high humidity. Fig. 4B shows that each of the strands treated with composition 4A demonstrated significantly better elongation, curl definition, and frizz control than the strands treated with the Cl control and the comparative C4-C6 compositions at every instant, even when subjected to high humidity.

[0127] Example 4 therefore demonstrates that hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure containing gluconolactone and non-ionic film-forming polymers surprisingly offer better sensory effects, such as better lengthening, better curl definition and better frizz control in curly hair, than hair treatment compositions not in accordance with the disclosure.

[0128] The above examples demonstrate that compositions according to the disclosure comprising gluconolactone and at least one non-ionic film-forming polymer offer amazing and unexpected synergistic benefits such as sensory properties, curl definition, curl elongation and / or improved frizz control to hair.

[0129] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the compositions and processes according to the disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure will cover such modifications and variations and their equivalents.

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Claims

1. A composition for styling or shaping hair comprising: (a) about 0.05% to about 10% gluconolactone, (b) about 0.05% to about 10% of at least one non-ionic film-forming polymer selected from vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole terpolymers, the gluconolactone:non-ionic film-forming polymer(s) weight ratio being between 10:1 and 1:1, and (c) at least one solvent, wherein all amounts are by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

2. The composition of claim 1, comprising: from about 0.1% to about 9%, preferably from about 0.25% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 7%, even more preferably from about 0.75% to about 6%, most preferably from about 1% to about 5% by weight of gluconolactone, based on the total weight of the composition; and from about 0.075% to about 3%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 2%, more preferably from about 0.125% to about 1%, even more preferably from about 0.15% to about 0.75%, most preferably from about 0.2% to about 0.5% by weight of nonionic film-forming polymers, based on the total weight of the composition.

3. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one additional component selected from thickening agents, anionic surfactants, pH correctors, or mixtures thereof.

4. A composition according to claim 1 comprising: (a) from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.25% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, even more preferably from about 0.75% to about 4%, most preferably from about 1% to about 2% of gluconolactone, (b) from about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 1%, most preferably from about 0.2% to about 0.4% of vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer, (c) at least one solvent, and (d) at least one additional component selected from thickening agents, anionic surfactants, pH adjusters, or mixtures thereof, wherein the weight ratio of gluconolactone:vinylpyr-rolidone / methacrylamide / vinylimidazole copolymer is from about 10:1 to about 1:1, more preferably from about 5:1 to about 1:1, most preferably from about 5:1 to about 2.5:1; and wherein all amounts are by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

5. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 9, preferably from about 3 to about 8, more preferably from about 4 to about 7, most preferably from about 5 to about 6.

6. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition is a leave-on composition.

7. A process for styling or shaping hair, comprising applying to the hair a composition according to any one of the preceding claims.

8. The process of claim 7, wherein the process does not include a step of heating the hair after applying the composition to the hair.

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