ANHYDROUS HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING MONOALCOOLS AND FATTY COMPOUNDS

Abstract

ANHYDROUS HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING MONOALCOOLS AND FATTY COMPOUNDS The present disclosure relates to a substantially anhydrous hair treatment composition; and methods of conditioning, improving manageability, and improving the appearance and feel of hair. The compositions include: (a) one or more linear or branched monoalcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms; (b) one or more fatty alcohols; (c) one or more fatty compounds; and (d) about 1 to about 12% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants; wherein (a) is in an amount greater than (b). The composition is typically transparent or translucent, forms a lamellar phase in situ when in contact with water, and provides deep conditioning and other benefits to the hair. Figure for abstract: none

Description

Title of the invention: ANHYDROUS HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING MONO ALCOHOLS AND FATTY COMPOUNDS SCOPE OF DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions containing one or more monohydric alcohols and fatty compounds; and to methods of treating hair, e.g., conditioning, improving manageability, and improving the appearance and feel of hair. CONTEXT

[0002] Many people suffer from dry and damaged hair. Dryness and damage can occur due to several factors including exposure to weather conditions, mechanical treatments (e.g., brushing the hair), excessive processing using chemicals, blow-drying the hair, heat styling, etc. In combination, the use of cleansing products that can be excessively stripping of the hair's natural oils can not only lead to split ends and dull hair, but also exacerbate dry hair. To mitigate the damage, oil treatments, conditioner, hair masks, and chemical treatments are commonly used.

[0003] The popularity and use of oils for treating dry hair has increased due to their effectiveness and simplicity. Commonly used oils include olive oil, mineral oil, avocado oil, apricot kernel oil, rice bran oil, and coconut oil. However, one of the problems is that the effects are usually not visible after several hours (e.g., 8 hours) of treatment, and multiple treatments are usually required, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0004] People desire a treatment for hair or damaged hair that does not require a lot of time or labor to use. Various approaches have been developed to revitalize hair. A common method for providing a revitalizing benefit is to use conditioning agents such as cationic surfactants and polymers, high melting point fatty compounds, low melting point oils, silicone compounds, and combinations thereof. Most of these conditioning agents are known to provide various revitalizing benefits.

[0005] However, there is still a need to improve the manageability of hair, e.g., improved hair alignment, reduced volume unwanted frizz (especially reduced frizz) and increased shine. There is also a need to develop hair care products that can provide other benefits at the same time, in addition to the conditioning and conditioning benefits, such as styling, volume, shaping, curl definition (for curly or wavy hair), and the ability to restyle or reshape (without the need to reapply the product). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0006] An implementation of the present technology is described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figure, in which:

[0007] [Fig.l] LA [Fig.l] shows a strand treated with a hair treatment composition according to the present disclosure, strands of hair treated with comparative compositions and a strand of hair serving as a control. SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE

[0008] The present disclosure relates to a substantially anhydrous hair treatment composition, and methods of conditioning, improving manageability, and improving the appearance and feel of hair. The compositions are useful in methods of treating hair, for example, conditioning, softening, and reducing frizz in hair. The compositions are unique because they include large proportions of fatty compounds and monohydric alcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, such as ethanol. The compositions are typically solubilized, clear (transparent), and free-flowing. Upon application to wet or damp hair, or dilution with water, the composition interacts with available water and forms a lamellar phase in situ, which enhances the moisturizing and conditioning ability of the composition. The anhydrous composition typically comprises: a. one or more monohydric alcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms; b. one or more fatty alcohols;

[0009] wherein (a) is in an amount equal to or greater than (b); a. one or more fatty compounds other than the one or more fatty alcohols of (b); and b. one or more cationic surfactants.

[0010] The hair treatment compositions do not require glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as propylene glycol. In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of propylene glycol. In other embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms. In yet another embodiment, the composition is free or essentially free of polyols having 2 to 10 carbons.

[0011] As mentioned above, the composition is typically a solubilized, non-emulsified composition that is transparent or translucent, preferably transparent. Upon application to wet or damp hair, or upon dilution with water, the composition forms a lamellar phase in situ to impart moisturizing and deep conditioning benefits to the hair. Water available on the wet or damp hair interacts with the composition resulting in the formation of a lamellar phase. Additional water may be used to enhance the formation of the lamellar phase, for example, when the hair is not very wet.

[0012] Monoalcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms may be linear or branched. Non-limiting examples of such monoalcohols include ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol, hexanol, isopropyl alcohol, cycohexanol, isobutyl alcohol, 2-methyl-2-butanol (2-methylbutan-2-ol), or combinations thereof.

[0013] The one or more fatty alcohols may be selected from saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched fatty alcohols having from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 28 carbon atoms, more preferably from 14 to 24 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of fatty alcohols include decyl alcohol, un-decyl alcohol, dodecyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, linalool, oleyl alcohol, myricyl alcohol and a combination thereof. In some cases, the cosmetic compositions preferentially include cetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, or a combination thereof.

[0014] Non-limiting examples of fatty compounds include hydrocarbons, hydrocarbons containing more than 16 carbon atoms, oils of animal origin, oils of vegetable origin, hydrocarbon-based oils, synthetic triglycerides, fluorinated oils, unsalified fatty acids, fatty acid and / or fatty alcohol esters, fatty acids, waxes, and combinations thereof. For the purposes of this disclosure, "fatty alcohols" are presented separately and considered a different component of the one or more fatty compounds, although fatty alcohols are fatty compounds.In various embodiments, preferred fatty compounds are selected from fatty esters, fatty ethers, propylene glycol fatty esters, fatty carbonate esters, or a combination thereof, in particular, propylene glycol fatty acid esters such as propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol ri-cinoleate, propylene glycol monooleate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, propylene glycol dioctanoate, or a combination thereof.

[0015] In various embodiments, at least one of the one or more fatty compounds is a polar fatty compound. Non-limiting examples of polar fatty compounds include dibutyl adipate, propylene glycol dicaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, propylheptyl caprylate, ethylhexyl palmitate, coco-caprylate / caprate, isotridecyl isononanoate, dii-isopropyl sebacate, cetearyl isononanoate, isopropyl palmitate, butyloctyl salicylate, butylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, diisopropyl adipate, isononyl isononanoate, diethyl sebacate, diisopropyl dilinoleate, ethyl oleate, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, glycol distearate, glycol stearate, hydroxystearate hydroxyoctacosanyl, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl stearate, methyl glucose sesquistearate, methyl laurate, methyl salicylate, methyl stearate,myristyl lactate, octyl salicylate, oleyl oleate, PPG-20 methyl glucose ether distearate, propylene glycol diacetate, propylene glycol dicaprylate, propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate, propylene glycol ricinoleate, triacetin sucrose distearate, or combinations thereof.

[0016] Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants include cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidtrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleylhydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, brassi-camidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine and combinations thereof.

[0017] In various embodiments, at least one of the one or more cationic surfactants is an amidoamine surfactant. Non-limiting examples of amidoamine surfactants include oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyl dimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, ricinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, sojamidopropyl dimethylamine, wheat germamidopropyl dimethylamine, toumesolamidopropyl dimethylamine, amandamidopropyl dimethylamine, avocatamidopropyl dimethylamine, babassou amidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, visonamidopropyl dimethylamine, avoinamidopropyl dimethylamine, sesamamidopropyl dimethylamine, suifamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicaamidopropyl dimethylamine, olivamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyldiethylamine, or a combination thereof.

[0018] The compositions may be applied to wet or damp hair or diluted and applied to dry or damp hair. It may be applied immediately after shampooing the hair, for example, in place of a conditioner. The compositions may also be applied to the hair immediately after shampooing and conditioning the hair, for example, as a rinse-out or leave-in treatment mask. The compositions may even be applied before shampooing the hair as a pre-treatment composition. In various embodiments, after applying the compositions to the hair, the hair is rinsed with water, dried, and styled as desired. In other embodiments, the compositions are applied as a leave-in product.For example, the compositions may be diluted with water and applied to hair and left on the hair indefinitely, i.e., the hair composition is not removed or rinsed from the hair before styling the hair. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0019] The hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure are particularly useful for treating hair, for example, to condition, ease combing, and improve the look and feel of the hair. Due to their unique ingredients and properties, the compositions enhance the deposition of conditioning actives such as cationic surfactants and fatty compounds including fatty alcohol onto and within the hair to impart moisturizing and conditioning properties. Furthermore, treatment with the composition does not leave the hair feeling "overly greasy" or "weighed down." Thus, the hair treatment composition imparts a natural, soft, shiny, and moisturized feel to the hair while simultaneously improving body, shine, and manageability. The compositions typically include: a. about 1 to about 20% by weight of one or more linear or branched monohydric alcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms; a. about 2 to about 15% by weight of one or more fatty alcohols;

[0020] wherein (a) is in an amount greater than (b); a. about 50 to about 90% by weight of one or more fatty compounds; b. about 1 to about 12% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants;

[0021] wherein the composition is essentially free of propylene glycol; and

[0022] all weight percentages are based on a total weight of the composition.

[0023] The composition is typically a solubilized, non-emulsified composition. In various embodiments, the composition is transparent or translucent. Upon application to wet or damp hair or dilution with water and subsequent application to the hair, the composition preferentially forms a lamellar phase in situ. In other embodiments, upon contact with water, the composition preferentially forms an opaque appearance. When the hair treatment composition is applied and massaged into the hair, it interacts with water and becomes shiny. The composition may enhance the deposition of conditioning actives, such as cationic surfactants and fatty compounds, including fatty alcohol, onto / into the hair to provide moisturizing and conditioning properties. Furthermore, treatment with the composition does not leave the hair feeling “overly greasy” or “weighed down.”Thus, the hair treatment composition imparts a natural, soft, shiny and moisturized feel to the hair while simultaneously improving body, shine and manageability.

[0024] The term "transparent" with respect to a transparent composition indicates that the composition has a transmittance of at least 80% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. The compositions may have, for example, a transmittance of at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. The term "clear" is interchangeable with the term "transparent" for the purposes of this disclosure.

[0025] The term "translucent" in relation to a translucent composition indicates that the composition has a transmittance of at least 50% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured for example using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer.

[0026] The term "opaque" in relation to an opaque composition indicates that the composition is not transparent or translucent, i.e., it has a transmittance of less than 50% at a wavelength of 600 nm, for example as measured using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. Monoalcohols having 2 to 8 carbon atoms

[0027] The compositions include one or more monohydric alcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples include ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol, hexanol, isopropyl alcohol, cyclohexanol, isobutyl alcohol, 2-methyl-2-butanol (2-methylbutan-2-ol), or combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the one or more monohydric alcohols is ethanol.

[0028] The total amount of the one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms will vary. However, in various embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes about 3 to about 30% by weight of the one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, based on a total weight of the hair treatment composition. In other embodiments, the treatment composition hair treatment composition includes about 3 to about 25% by weight, about 3 to about 20% by weight, about 3 to about 18% by weight, about 3 to about 15% by weight, about 3 to about 12% by weight, about 5 to about 30% by weight, about 5 to about 25% by weight, about 5 to about 20% by weight, about 5 to about 18% by weight, about 5 to about 15% by weight, about 5 to about 12% by weight, about 8 to about 30% by weight, about 8 to about 25% by weight, about 8 to about 20% by weight, about 8 to about 18% by weight, about 8 to about 15% by weight, or about 8 to about 12% by weight of the one or more monohydric alcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. Fatty alcohols

[0029] The expression "fatty alcohol" designates an alcohol comprising at least one hydroxyl group (OH), and typically comprising at least 8 carbon atoms, and which is neither oxyalkylenated (in particular neither oxyethylenated nor oxypropylenated) nor glycerolated. Fatty alcohols can be represented by: R-OH, where R denotes a saturated (alkyl) or unsaturated (alkenyl) group, linear or branched, optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups, comprising from 8 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably from 12 to 24 carbon atoms, and even more preferably from 14 to 22 carbon atoms.

[0030] In various embodiments, the compositions include at least one solid fatty alcohol. Solid fatty alcohols are fatty alcohols that are solid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure (25°C, 780 mmHg), and are insoluble in water, i.e., they have a solubility in water of less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.5% by weight, at 25°C, 1 atm. The solid fatty alcohols may be represented by: R-OH, where R denotes a linear alkyl group, optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups, comprising from 8 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, more preferably from 12 to 24 carbon atoms, and even more preferably from 14 to 22 carbon atoms.Non-limiting examples include lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol); myristyl alcohol (1-tetradecanol); cetyl alcohol (1-hexadecanol); stearyl alcohol (1-octadecanol); arachidyl alcohol (1-eicosanol); behenyl alcohol (1-docosanol); lignoceryl alcohol (1-tetracosanol); ceryl alcohol (1-hexacosanol); montanyl alcohol (1-octacosanol); myricyl alcohol (1-triacontanol), and combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions include at least one solid fatty alcohol selected from myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol and combinations thereof such as cetylstearyl or cetearyl alcohol.

[0031] In various embodiments, the compositions include at least one fatty alcohol liquid, containing in particular C10-C34, and preferably having branched carbon chains and / or having one or more, preferably 1 to 3 double bonds. They are preferably branched and / or unsaturated (C=C double bond) and contain from 12 to 40 carbon atoms. The liquid fatty alcohols can be represented by: R-OH, where R denotes a branched or linear C12-C24 alkyl group or alkenyl group, R being optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups. In certain embodiments, the liquid fatty alcohols are chosen from branched saturated alcohols. Preferably, R does not contain a hydroxyl group. Non-limiting examples include oleyl alcohol, lino-leyl alcohol, linolenyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, 2-octyl-l-dodecanol, 2-butyloctanol, 2-hexyl-l-decanol, 2-decyl-l-tetracanol, 2-tetradecyl-l-cetanol and combinations thereof.In other embodiments, the compositions are free or essentially free of liquid fatty alcohols, including the liquid fatty alcohols referenced above.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the one or more fatty alcohols are linear (straight chain) saturated fatty alcohols having from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 28 carbon atoms, more preferably from 14 to 24 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples include decyl alcohol, undecyl alcohol, dodecyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, myricyl alcohol and a combination thereof.

[0033] The total amount of the one or more fatty alcohols in the hair treatment composition will vary. However, in various embodiments, the total amount of the one or more fatty alcohols is from about 1 to about 15% by weight, preferably from about 2 to about 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes from about 2 to about 12% by weight, from about 2 to about 10% by weight, from about 2 to about 8% by weight, from about 3 to about 15% by weight, from about 3 to about 12% by weight, from about 3 to about 10% by weight, from about 3 to about 8% by weight, or from about 4 to about 6% by weight of the one or more fatty alcohols, based on a total weight of the hair treatment composition. Relationship between (a) and (b)

[0034] The amount of the one or more monohydric alcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms of (a) is typically greater than the amount of the one or more fatty alcohols of (b). For example, in various embodiments, the weight ratio of (a) to (b) is from about 1:1 to about 10:1 ((a):(b)). In other embodiments, the weight ratio of (a) to (b) is from about 1.1:1 to about 1:1, from about 1.1:1 to about 8:1, from about 1.1:1 to about 5:1, from about 1.1:1 to about 4:1, from about 1.1:1 to about 3:1, from about 1.3:1 to about 8:1, from about 1.3:1 to about 5:1, from about 1.3:1 to about 4:1, from about 1.3:1 to about 3:1, from about 1.5:1 to about 8:1, from about 1.5:1 to about 5:1, from about 1.5:1 to about 4:1, from about 1.5:1 to about 3:1, from about 1.8:1 to about 8:1, from about 1.8:1 to about 5:1, from about 1.8:1 to about 4:1, from about 1.8:1 to about 3:1. Fatty compounds other than fatty alcohols

[0035] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure include one or more fatty compounds other than fatty alcohols. Non-limiting examples of fatty compounds include oils, mineral oils, fatty acids, fatty alcohol derivatives, fatty acid derivatives (such as alkoxylated fatty acids or polyethylene glycol esters of fatty acids, or propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, or butylene glycol esters of fatty acids, or neopentyl glycol esters of fatty acids, or polyglycerol / glycerol esters of fatty acids, or glycol diesters, or ethylene glycol diesters of fatty acids, or fatty acid esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols, or esters of short-chain alcohols and fatty acids), fatty alcohol esters, hydroxy-substituted fatty acids, waxes, triglyceride compounds, lanolin, diethylhexyl maleate, fatty carbonate, and a combination thereof.Non-limiting examples of fatty acid, fatty alcohol derivatives, and fatty acid derivatives are contained in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, Sixteenth Edition, 2016, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0036] In various embodiments, the one or more fatty compounds other than fatty alcohols of (b) include one or more liquid fatty compounds, also referred to as "oils." "Oil" is used herein to refer to an organic compound other than the fatty alcohols of (b) that is insoluble in water at normal temperature (25°C) and atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg), i.e., has a solubility in water of less than 5% by weight, or less than 1% by weight, or less than 0.1% by weight. The oils have in their structure at least one hydrocarbon chain having at least 6 carbon atoms. In addition, the oils are generally soluble in organic solvents under the same temperature and pressure conditions, for example, in chloroform, ethanol, benzene, or decamethylcyclopentasiloxane. Furthermore, oils are liquid at room temperature (25°C) and atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg).

[0037] Fatty alcohol derivatives include fatty alcohol alkyl ethers, alkoxylated fatty alcohols, alkoxylated fatty alcohol alkyl ethers, fatty alcohol esters, and a combination thereof. Non-limiting examples of fatty alcohol derivatives include materials such as methylstearyl ether; 2-ethylhexyl dodecyl ether; stearyl acetate; cetyl propionate; the range of ceteth compounds such as ceteth-1 to ceteth-45, which are ethylene glycol ethers of cetyl alcohol, where the designation numerical designation indicates the number of ethylene glycol moieties present; the range of steareth compounds such as steareth-1 to 10, which are ethylene glycol ethers of stearic alcohol, where the numerical designation indicates the number of ethylene glycol moieties present; ceteareth 1 to 10, which are ethylene glycol ethers of cetearic alcohol, i.e., a mixture of fatty alcohols containing mainly cetyl and stearyl alcohol, where the numerical designation indicates the number of ethylene glycol moieties present; C1-C30 alkyl ethers of the ceteth, steareth, and ceteareth compounds just described; polyoxyethylene ethers of branched alcohols such as octyldodecyl alcohol, dodecylpentadecyl alcohol, hexyldecyl alcohol, and isostearyl alcohol; polyoxyethylene ethers of behenyl alcohol; PPG ethers such as PPG-9-steareth-3, PPG-11 stearyl ether, PPG-8-ceteth-1 and PPG-10 cetyl ether; and a combination thereof.

[0038] Fatty acid derivatives are defined herein to include fatty acid esters of fatty alcohols as defined above, fatty acid esters of fatty alcohol derivatives as defined above when such fatty alcohol derivatives have an esterifiable hydroxyl group, fatty acid esters of alcohols other than the fatty alcohols and fatty alcohol derivatives described above, hydroxy-substituted fatty acids, and a combination thereof.Non-limiting examples of fatty acid derivatives include ricinoleic acid, glycerol monostearate, 12-hydroxystearic acid, ethyl stearate, cetyl stearate, cetyl palmitate, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether stearate, polyoxyethylene stearyl ether stearate, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether stearate, ethylene glycol monostearate, polyoxyethylene monostearate, polyoxyethylene distearate, propylene glycol monostearate, propylene glycol distearate, trimethylolpropane distearate, sorbitan stearate, polyglyceryl stearate, dimethyl sebacate, PEG-15 cocoate, PPG-15 stearate, glyceryl monostearate, Glyceryl distearate, glyceryl tristearate, PEG-8 laurate, PPG-2 isostearate, PPG-9 laurate, and a combination thereof. Glycerol monostearate, 12-hydroxystearic acid, and a combination thereof are preferred for use herein. Fatty carbonates include dialkyl carbonates.Non-limiting examples of dialkyl carbonates include those of the following formula: RiO(C=O)R2, wherein Ri and R2 are independently straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chains having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, or having 2 to 28 carbon atoms, or having 4 to 25 carbon atoms, or having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, for example, C14-15 dialkyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, dihexyl carbonate, diethylhexyl carbonate, dimethoxyphenyl phenyloxoethyl ethyl carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, dipropyl carbonate, dipropylheptyl carbonate, dioctyl carbonate and a combination thereof. In some cases, it is preferable to include one or more dialkyl carbonates, particularly . dicaprylyl carbonate.

[0039] In some cases, the one or more fatty compounds include one or more high-melting fatty compounds. A high-melting fatty compound is a fatty compound having a melting point of 25°C. Even higher-melting fatty compounds may also be used, for example, fatty compounds having a melting point of 40°C or higher, 45°C or higher, 50°C or higher. The high-melting fatty compounds may be selected from fatty acids, fatty alcohol derivatives, fatty acid derivatives, and combinations thereof. Non-limiting examples of the high-melting compounds are contained in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, Sixteenth Edition, 2016, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0040] In some cases, the fatty compounds include one or more waxes. The waxes generally have a melting point of 35 to 120°C, at atmospheric pressure. Non-limiting examples of waxes in this category include, for example, synthetic wax, ceresin, paraffin, ozokerite, illipe butter, beeswax, camauba wax, microcrystalline wax, lanolin, lanolin derivatives, candelilla, cocoa butter, shellac wax, spermaceti, bran wax, kapok wax, sugarcane wax, montan wax, whale wax, bay berry wax, sunflower seed wax (helianthus annuus), acacia deccurens flower wax, or a combination thereof.

[0041] Among the waxes suitable for use as fatty compounds, mention may be made of animal waxes, such as beeswax, vegetable waxes, such as sunflower seed wax (helianthus annuus), camauba, candelilla, ouricury or Japanese waxes or cork or sugar cane fibers; mineral waxes, for example paraffin or lignite wax or microcrystalline waxes or ozokerites; synthetic waxes, including polyethylene waxes, and waxes obtained by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the one or more fatty compounds other than the one or more fatty alcohols of (b) are chosen from polar fatty compounds containing at least one ester group.Non-limiting examples include dibutyl adipate, propylene glycol dicaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, dicaprylyl carbonate, dicaprylyl ether, diethylhexyl maleate, C12-15 alkylbenzoate, propylheptyl caprylate, ethylhexyl palmitate, coco-caprylate / caprate, isotridecyl isononanoate, diisopropyl sebacate, cetearyl isononanoate, isopropyl palmitate, butyloctylsalicylate, butylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, diisopropyl adipate, isononyl isononanoate, diethyl sebacate, diisopropyl dilinoleate, ethyl oleate, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, glycol distearate, stearate glycol, hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxystearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl stearate, sesquistearate. methylglucose, methyl laurate, methyl salicylate, methyl stearate, myristyl lactate, octyl salicylate, oleyl oleate, PPG-20 methylglucose ether distearate, propylene glycol diacetate, propylene glycol dicaprylate, propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate, propylene glycol ricinoleate, triacetin sucrose distearate, or combinations thereof.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the one or more non-fatty compounds other than fatty alcohols are polar fatty compounds selected from propylene glycol fatty acid esters. Non-limiting examples include propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol ricinoleate, propylene glycol monooleate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, or propylene glycol dioctanoate, wherein propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate is particularly preferred.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the one or more fatty compounds are selected from fatty esters, fatty ethers, propylene glycol fatty esters, fatty carbonate esters, oils and fatty acids. Non-limiting examples of these types of fatty compounds are presented below. Fatty esters

[0045] Non-limiting examples of fatty esters include fatty esters of a C 6-C 32 fatty acid and / or a C 6-C 32 fatty alcohol. These esters may be esters of linear or branched C 1-C 26 saturated or unsaturated aliphatic mono- or polyacids and linear or branched C 1-C 26 saturated or unsaturated aliphatic mono- or polyalcohols, the total number of carbon atoms in the esters being greater than or equal to 10. In some cases, for the esters of monoalcohols, at least one of the alcohol or acid from which the esters of the invention are derived is branched. Examples of monoesters of monoacids and monoalcohols include ethyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, alkyl myristates such as isopropyl myristate or ethyl myristate, isocetyl stearate, 2-ethylhexyl isononanoate, isononyl isononanoate, isodecyl neopentanoate, glyceryl oleate, and isostearyl neopentanoate.

[0046] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure may include cetyl esters. The cetyl esters are a mixture of the following esters of saturated fatty acids and fatty alcohols: cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, myristyl myristate, myristyl stearate, cetyl myristate, and stearyl stearate.

[0047] Mention may be made of esters of C4-C22 dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acids and C1-C22 alcohols, and esters of monocarboxylic, dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acids and non-sugar C4-C26 dihydroxy, trihydroxy, tetrahydroxy or pentahydroxy alcohols. Mention may be made, in particular, of diethyl sebacate, dii-isopropyl sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, di-n-propyl adipate, trii-isopropyl citrate, glyceryl trilactate, glyceryl trioctanoate, diheptanoate neopentyl glycol and diethylene glycol diisononanoate.

[0048] Non-limiting examples of liquid esters (ester oils) or liquid fatty esters that may be cited include, for example, sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, cucurbit oil, grape seed oil, sesame seed oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, arara oil, castor oil, avocado oil, olive oil, rapeseed oil, coconut oil, wheat germ oil, sweet almond oil, apricot oil, safflower oil, bancoulier nut oil, camelina oil, tamanu oil, babassu oil and pracaxi oil, jojoba oil and shea butter oil, and caprylic / capric triglyceride.

[0049] Non-limiting examples of solid fatty esters include solid esters obtained from C9-C26 fatty acids and C9-C26 fatty alcohols. Among these esters, mention may be made of octyldodecyl behenate, isocetyl behenate, cetyl lactate, stearyl octanoate, octyl octanoate, cetyl octanoate, decyl oleate, myristyl stearate, octyl palmitate, octyl pelargonate, octyl stearate, alkyl myristates such as cetyl myristate, myristyl myristate or stearyl myristate, and hexyl stearate. Fatty ethers

[0050] Non-limiting examples of fatty ether include polyoxyethylene cetyl / stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene cholesterol ether, polyoxyethylene laurate or dilaurate, polyoxyethylene stearate or distearate, polyoxyethylene lauryl or stearyl ether, dicaprylyl ether, dicetyl ether, distearyl ether, dodecyl ether, dilauryl ether, dimyristyl ether, diisononyl ether, or a combination thereof. Non-limiting examples of suitable polyoxyethylene fatty ethers include, but are not limited to, polyoxyethylene cetyl / stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene cholesterol ether, polyoxyethylene laurate or dilaurate, polyoxyethylene stearate or distearate, polyoxyethylene lauryl or stearyl ether, and combinations thereof, wherein the polyoxyethylene head group ranges from about 2 to about 100 groups.In some embodiments, the polyoxyethylene fatty ethers include polyoxyethylene stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene myristyl ether, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether having from about 3 to about 10 oxyethylene units, and combinations thereof. In yet another embodiment, at least one of the emollients is a fatty ether selected from stearyl ether, dicaprylyl ether, dicetyl ether, distearyl ether, dodecyl ether, dilauryl ether, dimyristyl ether, diisononyl ether, or a combination thereof.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the composition includes dicapryl ether and, optionally, one or more additional emollients. Propylene glycol fatty acid esters

[0052] Non-limiting examples of propylene glycol fatty acid esters include propylene glycol esters of medium chain fatty acids (fatty acids having 6 to 12 carbon atoms), such as propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, propylene glycol dipelargonate and propylene glycol dilaurate. A preferred propylene glycol fatty acid ester is propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate. The term "propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate" is understood by those skilled in the art to refer to a combination containing propylene glycol dicaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate-caprate and propylene glycol dicaprate, which may vary in the ratio of these components. An example of a commercially available form of propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate is "CAPTEX® 200", available from Abitec Corp. (Columbus, OH, USA).Additional non-limiting examples of propylene glycol fatty acid esters include propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol ricinoleate, propylene glycol monooleate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, or propylene glycol dioctanoate, wherein propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate is particularly preferred. Fatty carbonate

[0053] Non-limiting examples of fatty carbonates include dialkyl carbonates of formula: RiO(C=O)R2, wherein Ri and R2 are independently linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chains having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, or having 2 to 28 carbon atoms, or having 4 to 25 carbon atoms, or having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably one or more fatty carbonates selected from C14-15 dialkyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, dihexyl carbonate, diethylhexyl carbonate, dimethoxyphenyl phenyloxoethyl ethyl carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, dipropyl carbonate, dipropylheptyl carbonate, dioctyl carbonate and a combination thereof. Oils

[0054] Non-limiting examples of oils include hydrocarbons, triglyceride oils of vegetable, animal or synthetic origin. Non-limiting examples of hydrocarbons include linear or branched, optionally cyclic, C6-C16 alkanes; hexane, undecane, dodecane, tridecane and isoparaffins, for example, isohexadecane, isododecane and isodecane. In addition, linear or branched hydrocarbons may only be composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms of mineral, vegetable, animal or synthetic origin with more than 16 carbon atoms, such as volatile or non-volatile liquid paraffins, petroleum jelly, liquid petroleum jelly, polydecenes, polyisobutene hydrogenated and squalane. Non-limiting examples of triglyceride oils of vegetable, animal or synthetic origin include triglycerides of liquid fatty acids containing from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, for example, triglycerides of heptanoic or octanoic acid, or alternatively, for example, sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, cucurbit oil, grape seed oil, sesame seed oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, arara oil, castor oil, avocado oil, olive oil, rapeseed oil, coconut oil, wheat germ oil, sweet almond oil, apricot oil, safflower oil, candlenut oil, camelina oil, tamanu, babassu oil, pracaxi oil, jojoba oil, perhydrosqualene, arara oil and shea butter oil. Fatty acids

[0055] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure include one or more fatty acids. However, in other embodiments, the compositions do not include fatty acids, i.e., the compositions are free or essentially free of fatty acids. A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with an aliphatic chain, for example, of 8 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably 8 to 28 carbon atoms, more preferably 12 to 26 carbon atoms, which is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Most naturally occurring fatty acids have an unbranched chain of an even number of carbon atoms, 6 to 28. In some cases, naturally occurring fatty acids are preferred.

[0056] Non-limiting examples of fatty acids include caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, behenic acid, lignoceric acid, cerotic acid, myristoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, sapienic acid, oleic acid, elaidic acid, vaccenic acid, linoleic acid, linoelaidic acid, α-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, erucic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, isostearic acid, and a combination thereof. Silicone Oils

[0057] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure include one or more silicone oils.

[0058] Non-limiting examples of silicone oils include dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclomethicone, polysilicone-11, phenyl trimethicone, trimethylsilamodimethicone, and stearoxytrimethylsilane. In a preferred embodiment, the one or more silicones are non-volatile silicone oils. Useful silicone oils include polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS), polydimethylsiloxanes comprising alkyl or alkoxy groups that are pendant and / or at the end of the silicone chain, which groups each contain from 2 to 24 carbon atoms, or phenyl silicones, such as phenyl trimethicones, phenyl dimethicones, phenyl(trimethylsiloxy)diphenylsiloxanes, diphenyl dimethicones, diphenyl(methyldiphenyl)trisiloxanes or (2-phenylethyl)trimethylsiloxysilicates. Other examples of silicone oils that may be cited include volatile linear or cyclic silicones, such as those having a viscosity of 8 centistokes and / or containing from 2 to 7 silicon atoms. These silicones optionally include alkyl or alkoxy groups containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of volatile silicone oils include octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, heptamethylhexyltrisiloxane, heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane and dodecamethylpentasiloxane, or combinations thereof.In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions include one or more silicone oils selected from dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclomethicone, polysilicone-11, phenyl trimethicone and amodimethicone, and a combination thereof.

[0059] The total amount of the one or more fatty compounds other than fatty alcohols will vary. However, in various embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes about 50 to about 90% by weight of the one or more fatty compounds other than fatty alcohols, based on a total weight of the hair treatment composition.In other embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes about 55 to about 90 wt.%, about 60 to about 90 wt.%, about 65 to about 90 wt.%, about 70 to about 90 wt.%, about 50 to about 85 wt.%, about 55 to about 85 wt.%, about 60 to about 85 wt.%, about 65 to about 85 wt.%, about 70 to about 85 wt.%, about 50 to about 82 wt.%, about 55 to about 82 wt.%, about 60 to about 82 wt.%, about 65 to about 82 wt.%, about 70 to about 82 wt.%, about 50 to about 80 wt.%, about 55 to about 80 wt.%, about 60 to about 80 wt.%, about 65 to about 80% by weight, or about 70 to about 80% by weight of the one or more fatty compounds other than fatty alcohols. Cationic surfactants

[0060] The term "cationic surfactant" refers to a surfactant that can be positively charged when contained in the compositions of the disclosure. This surfactant may carry one or more positive permanent charges or may contain one or more functional groups that are cationizable in the composition of the disclosure. Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants include cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, methosulfate of behentrimonium, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, steara-midopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidtrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyl-dimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behe-namidoethyldimethylamine, rarachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyl-diethylamine, arachimidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, brassi-camidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine and a combination thereof.

[0061] In certain embodiments, the one or more cationic surfactants are preferentially selected from cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidtrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachida-midopropyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, and a combination thereof.

[0062] In other embodiments, the one or more cationic surfactants are preferentially selected from cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine and a combination thereof.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the one or more cationic surfactants includes one or more amidoamine surfactants. Non-limiting examples of amidoamine surfactants include oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyl dimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, behe-namidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, ricinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, sojamidopropyl dimethylamine, wheat germamidopropyl dimethylamine, sunflower seedamidopropyl dimethylamine, amandamidopropyl dimethylamine, avocatamidopropyl dimethylamine, babassou amidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, visonami-dopropyl dimethylamine, avoinamidopropyl dimethylamine, sesamamidopropyl dimethylamine, sulfamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, oliva- midopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyldiethylamine, or a combination thereof.

[0064] A more exhaustive but non-limiting list of cationic surfactants that may be included in hair treatment compositions is provided below under the heading "Additional Cationic Surfactants," which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0065] The total amount of the one or more cationic surfactants in the composition will vary. However, in various embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes about 0.5 to about 12% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants, based on a total weight of the hair treatment composition.In additional embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes about 0.5 to about 10 wt%, about 0.5 to about 8 wt%, about 0.5 to about 5 wt%, about 0.5 to about 3 wt%, about 1 to about 12 wt%, about 1 to about 10 wt%, about 1 to about 8 wt%, about 1 to about 5 wt%, about 1 to about 3 wt%, about 2 to about 12 wt%, about 2 to about 10 wt%, about 2 to about 8 wt%, about 2 to about 6 wt%, about 2 to about 5 wt%, or about 2 to about 4 wt% of the one or more cationic surfactants, based on a total weight of the hair treatment composition. Various ingredients

[0066] The compositions of the present disclosure may optionally include (or optionally exclude) one or more miscellaneous ingredients. Miscellaneous ingredients are ingredients that are compatible with the hair treatment compositions and do not disrupt or materially affect the basic and novel properties of the compositions. Non-limiting examples of miscellaneous ingredients include preservatives, fragrances, pH adjusters, salts, chelating agents, buffers, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates and / or isolates, fillers (e.g., organic and / or inorganic fillers such as talc, calcium carbonate, silica, etc.), composition colorants, etc.

[0067] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure include one or more various ingredients selected from preservatives, fragrances, pH adjusters, salts, chelating agents, buffers, composition colorants, fillers (such as talc, calcium carbonate, silica, including hydrated silica), vitamins, botanical extracts, and a combination thereof. For example, the compositions may include silica (or hydrated silica), tocopherol, fragrances, or a combination thereof.

[0068] In the context of the present disclosure, a “composition colorant” is a compound that colors the composition but has no appreciable coloring effect on the hair. In other words, the composition colorant is included to impart color to the composition for aesthetic purposes but is not intended to impart coloring properties to the hair. For example, hair gels can come in a variety of different colors (e.g., light blue, light pink, etc.), however, applying the hair gel to the hair does not visibly change the color of the hair.

[0069] The total amount of the one or more miscellaneous ingredients, if any, will vary. However, in various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure include from about 0.001 to about 10% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the compositions include from about 0.001 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.001 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, or from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. Water and polyols

[0070] The hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure include little or no water and propylene glycol. Preferably, the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of water and propylene glycol. However, in various embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes less than 10% by weight of water and propylene glycol, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In some cases, the hair treatment composition includes less than 8% by weight, less than 6% by weight, less than 4% by weight, less than 2% by weight, less than 0.5% by weight, or less than 0.1% by weight of water and propylene glycol, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

[0071] The water, if any, may be in an amount of less than 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the hair treatment composition. Preferably, the amount of water, if any, is in an amount of less than 8% by weight, less than 6% by weight, less than 4% by weight, less than 2% by weight, about 0.5% by weight or less than 0.1% by weight, relative to a total weight of the hair treatment compositions. Additionally, the hair treatment compositions may include from about 0.01 to about 4 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 3 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 2 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 1 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 0.5 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 0.1 wt%, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

[0072] Propylene glycol, if present, is in an amount of less than 10% by weight, relative to a total weight of the hair treatment composition. Preferably, the amount of propylene glycol, if any, is an amount of less than 8% by weight, less than 6% by weight, less than 4% by weight, less than 2% by weight, about 0.5% by weight or less than 0.1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the hair treatment compositions. Further, the hair treatment composition may include from about 0.01 to about 4% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 1% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 0.1% by weight of propylene glycol, relative to the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

[0073] In other embodiments, the hair treatment composition is free or essentially free of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, or a combination thereof. Preferably, the amount of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, if any, is an amount of less than 10% by weight, less than 8% by weight, less than 6% by weight, less than 4% by weight, less than 2% by weight, less than 0.5% by weight, or less than 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.Further, in some embodiments, the hair treatment composition may include from about 0.01 to about 4 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 3 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 2 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 1 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 0.5 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 0.1 wt% of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

[0074] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure may optionally include one or more of polyethylene glycols (PEGs), anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, anionic polymers, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of one or more of polyethylene glycols (PEGs), nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, anionic polymers, or combinations thereof.

[0075] In some embodiments, the compositions include polyethylene glycol, e.g., having at least 2, 3, 5, 10, or 100 repeating units. In other embodiments, the compositions are free or essentially free of polyethylene glycol, e.g., polyethylene glycol having at least 2, 3, 10, or 100 repeating units. Optionally, the amount of polyethylene glycol may be from about 0.01 to about 10 wt. %, from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. %, or from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, including intermediate ranges and sub-ranges, relative to the total weight of the compositions.

[0076] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of anionic surfactants. In other embodiments, the compositions include one or more anionic surfactants. Anionic surfactants are known in the art. Non-limiting examples include sulfate surfactants, isethionate surfactants, sarcosinate surfactants, sulfonate surfactants, taurate surfactants, etc. Optionally, the total amount of the one or more anionic surfactants may be from about 0.01 to about 5 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 3 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 1 wt%, from about 0.1 to about 4 wt%, from about 0.1 to about 2 wt%, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In other embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of anionic surfactants.

[0077] In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of anionic polymers. In other embodiments, however, the compositions include one or more anionic polymers. In the context of the present disclosure, the term "anionic polymers" means polymers that carry in a protic solvent, under normal conditions, at least one structural unit permanently having anionic groups, wherein the anionic groups must be compensated by counterions while maintaining electroneutrality. As contemplated herein, the anionic groups are, for example, carboxylate, sulfate, or sulfonate groups.Non-limiting examples of anionic polymers include anionic polyurethanes, sodium polynaphthalene sulfonate, sodium lignosulfonate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, hydrophobically modified maleic anhydride copolymer sodium salt, sodium polyacrylate, sodium polymethacrylate, ammonium polyacrylate, ammonium polymethacrylate, poly(methacrylic acid) sodium salt, polystyrene sulfonate salts, carrageenan salts, dextran sulfate salts, poly(acrylic acid) salts, poly(methacrylic acid) salts, alginic acid salts, carboxymethylcellulose salts, polystyrene sulfonate / polystyrene copolymer salts, polystyrene sulfonate / maleic acid copolymer salts, copolymers thereof, and combinations thereof.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment, the compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of anionic polymers. For example, the compositions may be free or essentially free of any one or more of the anionic polymers referenced above. In addition, the compositions of the present disclosure may be free or substantially free of one or more, or all, of the anionic polymers selected from anionic polyurethanes, sodium polynaphthalene sulfonate, sodium lignosulfonate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, hydrophobically modified maleic anhydride copolymer sodium salt, sodium polyacrylate, sodium polymethacrylate, ammonium polyacrylate, ammonium polymethacrylate, poly(methacrylic acid) sodium salt, polystyrene sulfonate salts, carrageenan salts, dextran sulfate salts, poly(acrylic acid) salts, poly(methacrylic acid) salts, alginic acid salts, carboxymethylcellulose salts, polystyrene sulfonate / polystyrene copolymer salts, polystyrene sulfonate / acid copolymer salt maleic, their copolymers and a combination thereof.

[0079] In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure include one or more polyurethanes. However, in other embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of polyurethanes. Other embodiments

[0080] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure include one or more silicones. In other embodiments, the compositions are preferably free or essentially free of silicones. Non-limiting examples of silicone include dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclomethicone, polysilicone-11, phenyl trimethicone, trimethylsilylamodimethicone, and stearoxytrimethylsilane. In a preferred embodiment, the one or more silicones are non-volatile silicone oils.Useful silicone oils include polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS), polydimethylsiloxanes comprising alkyl or alkoxy groups which are pendant and / or at the end of the silicone chain, which groups each contain from 2 to 24 carbon atoms, or phenyl silicones, such as phenyl trimethicones, phenyl dimethicones, phenyl(trimethylsiloxy)diphenylsiloxanes, diphenyl dimethicones, diphenyl(methyldiphenyl)trisiloxanes or (2-phenylethyl)trimethylsiloxysilicates. Other examples of silicone oils which may be cited include volatile linear or cyclic silicones, such as those having a viscosity of 8 centistokes (8x106 m2 / s) and / or containing from 2 to 7 silicon atoms. These silicones optionally include alkyl or alkoxy groups containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms.Non-limiting examples of volatile silicone oils include octamethylcyclohexasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane and dodecamethylpentasiloxane, or their derivatives. combinations. In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions include one or more silicone oils selected from dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclomethicone, polysilicone-11, phenyl trimethicone and amodimethicone, and a combination thereof.

[0081] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure may optionally include one or more of polyethylene glycols (PEGs), anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, anionic polymers, silicones including amine-functionalized silicones, and combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are free or substantially free of one or more of polyethylene glycols (PEGs), nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, anionic polymers, silicones, including amine-functionalized silicones, and combinations thereof. In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or substantially free of silicones, including, but not limited to, amodimethicone, dimethicone, dimethiconol, anionic silicones, silicone elastomers, etc.

[0082] In some embodiments, the compositions include polyethylene glycol, for example, having at least 2, 3, 5, 10, or 100 repeating units. In other embodiments, the compositions are free or essentially free of polyethylene glycol, for example, polyethylene glycol having at least 2, 3, 10, or 100 repeating units. Optionally, the amount of polyethylene glycol may be from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, or from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the compositions.

[0083] In various embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of anionic surfactants. In other embodiments, the compositions include one or more anionic surfactants. Anionic surfactants are known in the art. Non-limiting examples include sulfate surfactants, isethionate surfactants, sarcosinate surfactants, sulfonate surfactants, taurate surfactants, etc. Optionally, the total amount of the one or more anionic surfactants may be from about 0.01 to about 5 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 3 wt%, from about 0.01 to about 1 wt%, from about 0.1 to about 4 wt%, from about 0.1 to about 2 wt%, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In other embodiments, the compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of anionic surfactants.

[0084] In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of anionic polymers. In other embodiments, however, the compositions include one or more anionic polymers. In the context of the present disclosure, the expression "anionic polymers" means polymers which carry in a protic solvent, under normal conditions, at least one structural unit permanently having anionic groups, the anionic groups to be compensated by counterions while maintaining electroneutrality. As contemplated herein, the anionic groups are, for example, carboxylate, sulfate or sulfonate groups.Non-limiting examples of anionic polymers include anionic polyurethanes, sodium polynaphthalene sulfonate, sodium lignosulfonate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, hydrophobically modified maleic anhydride copolymer sodium salt, sodium polyacrylate, sodium polymethacrylate, ammonium polyacrylate, ammonium polymethacrylate, poly(methacrylic acid) sodium salt, polystyrene sulfonate salts, carrageenan salts, dextran sulfate salts, poly(acrylic acid) salts, poly(methacrylic acid) salts, alginic acid salts, carboxymethylcellulose salts, polystyrene sulfonate / polystyrene copolymer salts, polystyrene sulfonate / maleic acid copolymer salts, copolymers thereof, and combinations thereof.

[0085] In a preferred embodiment, the compositions of the present disclosure are free or essentially free of anionic polymers. For example, the compositions may be free or essentially free of any one or more of the anionic polymers referenced above.Additionally, the compositions of the present disclosure may be free or substantially free of one or more, or all, of the anionic polymers selected from anionic polyurethanes, sodium polynaphthalene sulfonate, sodium lignosulfonate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, hydrophobically modified maleic anhydride copolymer sodium salt, sodium polyacrylate, sodium polymethacrylate, ammonium polyacrylate, ammonium polymethacrylate, poly(methacrylic acid) sodium salt, polystyrene sulfonate salts, carrageenan salts, dextran sulfate salts, poly(acrylic acid) salts, poly(methacrylic acid) salts, alginic acid salts, carboxymethylcellulose salts, polystyrene sulfonate / polystyrene copolymer salts, polystyrene copolymer salt sulfonate / maleic acid, their copolymers and a combination thereof.

[0086] In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions include one or more amino-functionalized silicones. In other embodiments, the compositions do not include one or more amino-functionalized silicones, i.e., the compositions are free or essentially free of amino-functionalized silicones. Non-limiting examples of amino-functionalized silicones functionalized silicones include amodimethicone, bis-hydroxy / methoxy amodimethicones, bis-cetearyl amodimethicone, amodimethicone, bis(C13-15 alkoxy) PG amodimethicones, aminopropyl phenyl trimethicones, aminopropyl dimethicones, bis-amino PEG / PPG-41 / 3 aminoethyl PG-propyl dimethicones, caprylyl methicones and a combination thereof. Amodimethicone is a particularly useful amino-functionalized silicone.

[0087] In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure include one or more polyurethanes. However, in other embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of polyurethanes. Preferred embodiments

[0088] In various embodiments, the substantially anhydrous hair treatment composition comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of: a. about 3 to about 30% by weight, preferably about 5 to about 25% by weight, more preferably about 5 to about 20% by weight of one or more monoalcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably wherein the one or more monoalcohols are selected from ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol, hexanol, isopropyl alcohol, cyclohexanol, isobutyl alcohol, 2-methyl-2-butanol (2-methylbutan-2-ol), or combinations thereof; wherein more preferably at least one of the one or more monoalcohols is ethanol; has. about 2 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 3 to about 12% by weight, more preferably about 3 to about 10% by weight of one or more fatty alcohols, preferably wherein the one or more fatty alcohols are selected from C10-C30 fatty alcohols which are branched, linear, saturated, unsaturated or combinations thereof, more preferably wherein the one or more fatty alcohols are selected from decyl alcohol, undecyl alcohol, dodecyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, myricyl alcohol or combinations thereof, even more preferably, wherein at least one of the one or more fatty alcohols is cetearyl alcohol;

[0089] wherein (a) is in an amount equal to or greater than (b), preferably wherein (a) and (b) are in a weight ratio of about 1:1 to about 10:1 ((a):(b)), more preferably wherein the weight ratio is about 1.5:1 to about 4:1 ((a):(b)); a. about 50 to about 90% by weight, preferably about 60 to about 88% by weight, more preferably about 65 to about 82% by weight of one or more fatty compounds other than the fatty alcohols of (b), wherein preferably the one or more fatty compounds are selected from fatty esters, fatty ethers, propylene glycol fatty esters, fatty carbonates, silicone oils, or a combination thereof, more preferably wherein at least one of the one or more fatty compounds is a propylene glycol fatty ester, more preferably wherein the one or more fatty compounds is a propylene glycol fatty acid ester selected from propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol ri-cinoleate, propylene glycol mono-oleate, propylene glycol mono-caprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, propylene glycol dioctanoate, or a combination thereof; b. about 1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 1.5 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 2 to about 6% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants, preferably wherein the one or more cationic surfactants are selected from cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidtrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imi-dazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenami-doethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamidopro-pyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine,arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, brassicamidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, and combinations thereof, wherein more preferably at least one of the one or more cationic surfactants is an amidoamine surfactant;

[0090] wherein the composition is free or essentially free of propylene glycol;

[0091] optionally, wherein the composition is free or essentially free of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, or a combination thereof; or wherein the compositions are free or essentially free of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and a. optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, wherein preferably the one or more ingredients are selected from preservatives, fragrances, pH adjusters, salts, chelating agents, buffers, composition colorants, fillers (such as talc, calcium carbonate, silica, including hydrated silica), vitamins, botanical extracts, and a combination thereof. For example, the compositions may include silica (or hydrated silica), tocopherol, fragrances, or a combination thereof

[0092] all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition.

[0093] The hair treatment composition is preferably a solubilized composition, not emulsified until contact with water, after which the composition forms a lamellar phase in situ. In other embodiments, the hair treatment composition is transparent or translucent.

[0094] In other embodiments, the substantially anhydrous hair treatment composition comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of: a. about 3 to about 30% by weight, preferably about 5 to about 25% by weight, more preferably about 5 to about 20% by weight of ethanol; b. about 2 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 3 to about 12% by weight, more preferably about 3 to about 10% by weight of one or more fatty alcohols, preferably wherein the one or more fatty alcohols are selected from Cio-C3o fatty alcohols, more preferably wherein the one or more fatty alcohols are selected from decyl alcohol, undecyl alcohol, dodecyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, myricyl alcohol, or combinations thereof, even more preferably, wherein at least one of the one or more fatty alcohols is cetearyl alcohol;

[0095] wherein (a) is in an amount equal to or greater than (b), preferably wherein (a) and (b) are in a weight ratio of about 1:1 to about 10:1 ((a):(b)), more preferably wherein the weight ratio is about 1.5:1 to about 4:1 ((a):(b)); a. about 50 to about 90% by weight, preferably about 60 to about 88% by weight, more preferably about 65 to about 82% by weight of one or more fatty compounds other than the fatty alcohols of (b) selected among fatty esters, fatty ethers, propylene glycol fatty esters, fatty carbonates, silicone oils, or a combination thereof, more preferably wherein at least one of the one or more fatty compounds is a propylene glycol fatty ester selected from propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol ricinoleate, propylene glycol monooleate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, propylene glycol dioctanoate or a combination thereof; b. about 1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 1.5 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 2 to about 6% by weight of one or more amidoamine surfactants selected from oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyl dimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilino-oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, ricinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, sojamidopropyl dimethylamine, wheat germamidopropyl dimethylamine, toumesolamidopropyl dimethylamine, amandamidopropyl dimethylamine, avocatamidopropyl dimethylamine, babassou amidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, viso-namidopropyl dimethylamine, avoinamidopropyl dimethylamine, sesami-dopropyl dimethylamine, suifamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicami-dopropyl dimethylamine, olivamidopropyl dimethylamine,stearamidoethyl-diethylamine, or a combination thereof, preferably wherein the amidoamine surfactant is stearamidopropyl dimethylamine;

[0096] wherein the composition is free or essentially free of propylene glycol; ,

[0097] optionally, wherein the composition is free or essentially free of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, or a combination thereof; or wherein the compositions are free or essentially free of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and a. optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, wherein the one or more miscellaneous ingredients are selected from preservatives, fragrances, pH adjusters, salts, chelating agents, buffers, composition colorants, fillers (such as talc, calcium carbonate, silica, including hydrated silica), vitamins, bo tannic acids and a combination thereof. For example, the compositions may include silica (or hydrated silica), tocopherol, fragrances, or a combination thereof;

[0098] all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition.

[0099] The hair treatment composition is preferably a solubilized, non-emulsified composition until applied to wet or damp hair, after which the composition forms a lamellar phase in situ. In other embodiments, the hair treatment composition is transparent or translucent. Processes

[0100] The hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure are useful for treating hair, for example, to condition, facilitate combing, and improve the appearance and feel of the hair. In various embodiments, the hair treatment composition is a solubilized, non-emulsified composition. In other embodiments, the composition is a solubilized, non-emulsified composition, wherein upon contact with water the composition forms an opaque appearance in situ. In other embodiments, the composition is a solubilized, non-emulsified composition, wherein upon contact with water the composition forms a lamellar phase in situ. A "lamellar phase" generally refers to the arrangement of long-chain polar head and non-polar tail molecules in a bulk polar liquid environment (i.e., hair water), as sheets of bilayers separated by a bulk liquid.The compositions may be applied to wet or damp hair or diluted with water and then applied to the hair and may be distributed through the hair by massaging, for example with the hands, and / or spread through the hair using a comb or brush. This results in smoothing and softening of the hair, which reduces frizz, dryness and unwanted volume. The compositions may remain in the hair or optionally be rinsed from the hair before drying and / or styling the hair. Preferably, the hair treatment compositions are rinsed from the hair after being applied and distributed through the hair by massaging.

[0101] The hair treatment compositions, in some embodiments, may be used as a leave-in product. The hair treatment compositions are applied to wet or damp hair or diluted with water and then applied to the hair and left on the hair indefinitely, i.e., the hair composition is not removed or rinsed from the hair before drying or styling the hair.

[0102] The methods of treating hair according to the disclosure also include methods according to various routines. For example, the compositions may be mixed with a shampoo (or conditioner) before application to the hair. Alternatively, the composition may be layered on top of (or lathered into) hair to which the shampoo (or conditioner) is already applied. Furthermore, the composition may be applied separately from the shampoo (or conditioner), i.e., applied to the hair after rinsing the shampoo (or conditioner) from the hair. In some cases, it is preferable to treat the hair with a composition of the present disclosure before shampooing, for example, to apply the composition to wet or damp hair before applying shampoo to the hair. After shampooing, the hair may also be treated (optionally) with a conditioner. Kits

[0103] The hair compositions of the present disclosure may be incorporated into a kit. For example, the kits may include at least one hair treatment composition according to the present disclosure and one or more additional compositions, e.g., a shampoo, a conditioner, etc. The different compositions are contained separately in the kits. In some cases, the kits include one or more compositions according to the present disclosure and a shampoo, both of which are contained separately. The kits may also include one or more compositions according to the present disclosure, a shampoo, and a conditioner, all of which are contained separately. Instructions, mixing components, brushes, gloves, measuring tools, etc. may also be optionally included in the kits.

[0104] The compositions may be packaged in a variety of different containers, such as, for example, a ready-to-use container. Non-limiting examples of useful packaging include tubes, jars, capsules, unit-dose packages, and bottles, including squeezable tubes and bottles. In some cases, the package is a tube, such as a tube with two compartments, or dual tubes, each forming a separate compartment. Each compartment may include a different composition. For example, one tube or compartment may include a composition according to the present disclosure, and the other tube may include a composition for use with the composition, e.g., a shampoo, conditioner, or all-in-one shampoo / conditioner (i.e., a conditioning shampoo; also referred to as a "co-wash").

[0105] In various embodiments, the hair compositions of the present disclosure are packaged as a spray-on product, which allows the user to apply the compositions to the hair by spraying the composition onto the hair. Further, the compositions may be packaged in a spray bottle, which may be a manually operated pump spray bottle, or the The spray bottle may be pressurized so that the compositions are dispensed from a pressurized aerosol container. A propellant may be used to force the composition from the container. Suitable propellants include, but are not limited to, a liquefiable gas or a halogenated propellant. Examples of suitable propellants include dimethyl ether and hydrocarbon propellants such as propane, n-butane, isobutane, CFCs, and CFC-substitute propellants. The propellants may be used alone or in admixtures.

[0106] Methods of treating hair according to the disclosure will vary but typically include applying a hair treatment composition of the present disclosure to wet or damp hair or diluting the composition with water and then applying to the hair, leaving the composition on the hair for a sufficient time, and rinsing the compositions from the hair. The composition may be applied to the hair in a sequence with other compositions. For example, the compositions may be applied to the hair before shampooing the hair, after shampooing the hair, before conditioning the hair, and / or after conditioning the hair. However, the compositions do not necessarily have to be used in a sequence.

[0107] The compositions of the present disclosure may be left on the hair for a minimal period of time before being rinsed from the hair, but it is not necessary to leave the composition on the hair. Conveniently, the compositions may be applied and left on the hair for a period of time that is typical for regular shampooing and / or conditioning. For example, the composition (whether combined with another hair treatment composition such as a shampoo or conditioner) may be applied to the hair and left on the hair for a few seconds (1, 2, 3 or 5 seconds) up to about 1, about 2, about 5, about 10, about 15, about 20, about 25 or about 30 minutes.

[0108] The hair treatment composition may be applied to the hair immediately after or before treating the hair with another composition (e.g., shampoo and / or conditioner). For example, the hair treatment compositions may be applied to the hair within about 1, 2, 5, 10, or 20 minutes before or after applying shampoo and / or conditioner to the hair.

[0109] The compositions of the present disclosure are unique in their ability to provide hair with improved manageability, frizz control, and softness. Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to methods of treating hair, for example, to improve the manageability of hair, to provide frizz control, and to add softness. More specifically, the com positions can be used in processes to condition hair, provide curl definition to hair, provide frizz control to hair, improve ease of combing and detangling, and provide softness. Additional cationic surfactants

[0110] Other non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants include behenalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, lauralkonium chloride, cetalkonium chloride, cetrimonium bromide, cetrimonium chloride, cethylamine hydrofluoride, chloral-lylmethenamine chloride (Quaternium-15), distearyldimonium chloride (Quatemium-5), dodecyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (Quaternium-14), hectorite Quatemium-22, Quatemium-26, Quatemium-18, dimethylaminoethyl chloride hydrochloride, cysteine ​​hydrochloride, diethanolammonium phosphate POE (10) oleyl ether, diethanolammonium phosphate POE (3) oleyl ether, tallow chloride alkonium, dimethyl dioctadecylammoniumbentonite, stearalkonium chloride, domiphene bromide, denatonium benzoate, myristalkonium chloride, laurtrimonium chloride, ethylenediamine dihydrochloride, guanidine hydrochloride, pyridoxine HCl,iofetamine hydrochloride, meglumine hydrochloride, methylbenzethonium chloride, myrtrimonium bromide, oleyltrimonium chloride, polyquaternium-1, procaine hydrochloride, cocobetaine, stearalkonium bentonite, stearalkonium hectonite, stearyl trihydroxyethylpropylenediamine dihydrofluoride, sulfrimonium chloride and hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide.

[0111] The cationic surfactant(s) may also be chosen from optionally polyoxyalkylenated primary, secondary or tertiary fatty amines, or their salts, and quaternary ammonium salts, and combinations thereof.

[0112] In some cases it is useful to use salts such as the chloride salts of quaternary ammonium compounds.

[0113] Fatty amines generally comprise at least one C8-C30 hydrocarbon-based chain.

[0114] A. Examples of quaternary ammonium salts which may be cited in particular include those corresponding to the general formula (I) below:

[0115] (I)

[0116] in which the groups R8 to Ru, which may be identical or different, represent a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group comprising from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, or an aromatic group such as aryl or alkylaryl, at least one of the groups R8 to Ru denoting a group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms and preferably from 12 to 24 carbon atoms. The aliphatic groups may comprise heteroatoms such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and halogens, in particular. The aliphatic groups are selected, for example, from C1-C30 alkyl, C2-C30 alkenyl, C1-C30 alkoxy, polyoxy(C2-C6)alkylene, C1-C30 alkylamide, (C1-C22)alkylamido(C2-C6)alkyl, (C1-C22)alkyl acetate and C1-C30 hydroxyalkyl; X is an anion selected from the group of halides, phosphates, acetates, lactates, (C1-C4)alkyl sulfates, and (C1-C4)alkyl- or (C1-C4)alkylaryl sulfonates.

[0117] Among the quaternary ammonium salts of formula (III), those which are preferred are, on the one hand, the tetraalkylammonium salts, for example the dialkyldimethylammonium or alkyltrimethylammonium salts in which the alkyl group contains approximately 12 to 22 carbon atoms, in particular the behenyltrimethylammonium, distearyldimethylammonium, cetyltrimethylammonium or benzyldimethylstearylammonium salts, or, on the other hand, the oleocetyldimethylhydroxyethylammonium salts, the palmitylamidopropyltrimethylammonium salts, the stearamidopropyltrimethylammonium salts and the stearamidopropyldimethylcetearylammonium salts.

[0118] B. A quaternary ammonium salt of imidazoline, such as, for example, those of formula (II) below:

[0119] (II)

[0120] in which Rn represents an alkenyl or alkyl group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, derived for example from tallow fatty acids, Rn represents a hydrogen atom, a CrC4 alkyl group or an alkyl or alkenyl group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, Ru represents a CrC4 alkyl group, Ri5 represents a hydrogen atom or a CrC4 alkyl group, X is an anion chosen from the group of halides, phosphates, acetates, lactates, alkyl sulfates, alkyl- or alkylaryl sulfonates in which the alkyl and aryl groups preferably comprise, respectively, from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and from 6 to 30 carbon atoms. Rn and Rn preferably denote a combination of alkenyl or alkyl groups containing from 12 to 21 carbon atoms, derived for example from tallow fatty acids, Ru preferably denotes a methyl group, and Ri5 preferably denotes a hydrogen atom. Such a product is sold, for example, under the name “Rewoquat W 75” by the company Rewo;

[0121] C. a quaternary diammonium or triammonium salt, in particular of formula (V):

[0122] (III)

[0123] in which Ri6 denotes an alkyl radical comprising approximately 16 to 30 carbon atoms, which is optionally hydroxylated and / or interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms, Rn is selected from hydrogen or an alkyl radical comprising 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a group (Ri6a)(Ri7a)(Ri8a)N-(CH2)3, Ri6a, R na, Risa, Ris, Rw, R2o and R2i, which may be the same or different, being selected from hydrogen and an alkyl radical comprising 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X is an anion selected from the group of halides, acetates, phosphates, nitrates and methyl sulfates. Such compounds are, for example, "Finquat CT-P", sold by the company Finetex (Quaternium 89), and "Finquat CT", sold by the company Finetex (Quatemium 75),

[0124] D. Cationic / cationizable surfactants, for example of general structure R4-A-R5—B

[0125] in which R4 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl chain with 8 to 24 C atoms, R5 is a linear or branched alkyl chain with 1 to 4 C atoms, A is chosen from: OI ....... 0 _ O and OH

[0126] and B is selected from R® ....... 0 Ry

[0127] where R6 and R7 are the same or different, are H or an alkyl chain with 1 to 4 C atoms, a hydroxyalkyl chain with 1 to 4 C atoms and a dihydroxyalkyl chain with 2 to 4 C atoms, Rs — K k

[0128] R8 and R9 are the same or different, an alkyl chain with 1 to 4 C atoms, a hydroxyalkyl chain with 1 to 4 C atoms and a dihydroxyalkyl chain with 2 to 4 C atoms, R.sub.10 is an alkyl chain with 1 to 4 C atoms, a hydroxyalkyl chain with 1 to 4 C atoms or a dihydroxyalkyl chain with 2 to 4 C atoms.

[0129] In some cases, R4 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl chain with 10 to 24 C atoms, more preferably, 12 to 22 C atoms and R5 is a linear or branched alkyl group with 1 to 4 C atoms, and A, B, R6 to R10 are the same as above.

[0130] Suitable non-limiting examples are stearyloxypropylamine, palmityloxypropylamine, stearyloxypropyldimethylamine, stearyloxypropyldiethylamine, stearyloxyethyldimethylamine, stearyloxyethylamine, myristyloxypropylamine, myristyloxypropyldimethylamine, palmitamidopropylamine, palmitamidopropyl methylamine, palmitamidopropyl diethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dibutylamine, palmitamidopropyl butylamine, palmitamidopropyl dipropylamine, palmitamidopropyl propylamine, palmitamidopropyl dihydroxyethylamine, palmitamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, palmitamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, laura- midopropyl amine, lauramidopropyl méthylamine, lauramidopropyl diéthylamine, lau-ramidopropyl dibutylamine, lauramidopropyl butylamine, lauramidopropyl dipro-pylamine, lauramidopropyl propylamine, lauramidopropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, lauramidopropyl hydroxyéthylamine, lauramidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, lauramidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, stéaramidopropyl amine, stéaramidopropyl dimé-thylamine, stéaramidopropyl diéthylamine, stéaramidopropyldibutylamine, stéaramidopropyl butylamine, stéaramidopropyl dipropylamine, béhénamidopropyl propylamine, béhénamidopropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, béhénamidopropyl hydroxyé-thylamine, béhénamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, béhénamidopropylhydroxypro-pylamine, béhénamidopropylamine, béhénamidopropylméthylamine, béhénamidopro-pyldiéthylamine, béhénamidopropyldibutylamine, béhénamidopropylbutylamine, béhé-namidopropyldipropylamine, béhénamidopropylpropylamine, béhénamidopropyldihy-droxyéthylamine, béhénamidopropylhydroxyéthylamine,behenamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, behenamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl methylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl ethylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl butylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl propylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, dilauramidopropyl amine, dilauramidopropyl methylamine, dilauramidopropyl butylamine, dilauramidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, dilauramidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, distearamidopropyl amine, distearamidopropyl methylamine, dibehenamidopropyl propylamine, dibehenamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, palmitamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, stearamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride, behenamidopropyl tri hydroxyethylammonium chloride, distearylamidopropyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dicetylamidodihydroxyethyl ammonium chloride, palmitoylpropylamine, palmitoylpropylmethylamine, palmitoylpropyldiethylamine, palmitoylpropyl dibutylamine, palmi-toylpropyl butylamine, palmitoylpropyl dipropylamine,palmitoylpropyl propylamine, palmitoylpropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, palmitoylpropyl hydroxyéthylamine, palmitoylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, palmitoylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, myristoyl-propylamine, myristoylpropyl méthylamine, myristoylpropyl diéthylamine, myris-toylpropyl dibutylamine, myristoylpropyl butylamine, myristoylpropyl dipropylamine, myristoylpropyl propylamine, myristoylpropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, myristoylpropyl hydroxyéthylamine, myristoylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, myristoylpropyl ,

[0131] hydroxypropylamine, stéaroylpropyl amine, stéaroylpropyl méthylamine, stéa-roylpropyl diéthylamine, stéaroylpropyl dibutylamine, stéaroylpropyl butylamine, stéaroylpropyl dipropylamine, béhénylpropyl propylamine, béhénylpropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, béhénylpropyl hydroxyéthylamine, béhénylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, béhénylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, béhénylpropyl amine, béhénylpropyl méthylamine, béhénylpropyl diéthylamine, béhénylpropyl dibutylamine, béhénylpropylbutylamine, behenylpropyl dipropylamine, behenylpropyl propylamine, behenylpropyl dihydroxyethylamine, behenylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, behenylpropyl dihydroxy-propylamine, behenylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl methylamine, di-palmitoylpropyl ethylamine, dipalmitylpropyl butylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl propylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, dilauroylpropylamine, dilauroylpropyl methylamine, dilauroylpropyl butylamine, dilauroylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, dilauroylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, distearylpropyl amine, distearylpropyl methylamine, dibehenylpropyl propylamine, di-behenylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, palmitoylpropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, stearylpropyl trimethylammonium chloride, chloride behenylpropyl tri hy-droxyethylamonium, distearylpropyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, di-cetyldihydroxyethyl ammonium chloride, dioleoylethylhydroxyethylmonium methosulfate,and dicocoylethylhydroxyethylmonium methosulfate. ,

[0132] The cationizable surfactants or the amphiphilic surfactants may be selected from fatty alkylamines, preferably fatty dialkylamines. In some cases, the fatty dialkylamines may be fatty dimethylamines. Non-limiting examples include dimethyl lauramine, dimethyl behenamine, dimethyl cocamine, dimethyl myristamine, dimethyl palmitamine, dimethyl stearamine, dimethyl sulfamine, dimethyl soyamine, and combinations thereof. In various embodiments, it is preferable that at least one of the cationic surfactants is a fatty dialkylamine.

[0133] Fatty dialkylamines include fatty amidoamine compounds, their salts and combinations thereof. Non-limiting examples include oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyl-dimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyl-diethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, bras-sicamidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine and palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions of the present disclosure include stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, and optionally one or more additional cationic surfactants

[0134] Non-polymeric mono-, di- and / or tri-carboxylic acids may be used to "neutralize" the fatty dialkylamines. In some cases, the one or more non-polymeric mono-, di- and / or tri-carboxylic acids include at least one dicarboxylic acid. Non-limiting examples include lactic acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid, malic acid, glutaric acid, citraconic acid, succinic acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, dodecanedioic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, benzoic acid, and combinations thereof. In particular, lactic acid or tartaric acid or combinations thereof are useful, especially in combination with fatty dimethylamines such as, for example, stearamidopropyldimethylamine. EXAMPLES

[0135] Various changes may be made to the compositions and methods described above without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that any disclosure contained in the above description and in the examples given below, should be interpreted in an illustrative and not limiting sense. Example 1 (Compositions)

[0136] [Tables 1] ABC Comparison (a) Ethanol ETHANOL 10 20 4.5 (b) Fatty alcohol CETYL ALCOHOL AND / OR OLEYL ALCOHOL 5 1.5 4.7 Weight ratio (a):(b) 2:1 13.3:1 0.96:1 (c) Cationic surfactant STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE 2.8 1.2 4.3 (d) Fatty compound PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE / DICAPRATE 82.2 0.5 DICAPRYLYL ETHER 0.5 DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE 0.9 DIETHYL ETHER 74.4 ÈNE GLY COL (e) Miscellaneous pH correctors, salts, perfumes, preservatives, antioxidants, chelating agents, composition colors, botanical extracts, etc. <5 < 5 Stable1 Yes Yes No

[0137] 1 Store at 4°C for 3 days, then keep at room temperature for 5 hours. Example 2 (Cosmetic properties)

[0138] Tests were carried out to determine the performance of the compositions of Example 1. Bleached strands of SA 20 Caucasian hair of type 3A-3B (André Walker curl classification system) were obtained and initially washed with a standard shampoo. After rinsing, one strand was set aside to be used as a control. The control strand was simply hung to dry after cleansing with the standard shampoo. After rinsing the shampoo from the remaining strands of hair, the compositions of Example 1 were individually applied to the strands of damp hair in an amount of 1 gram of composition per 1 gram of hair. Inventive Compositions A and Comparative Composition C were diluted with water (up to 10x) and distributed through the strands of hair by massaging, then left on the hair for 10 minutes.After 10 minutes, Inventive Composition A and Comparative Composition C were rinsed from the hair strands and the hair strands were hung to dry. Comparative Composition B was applied to a damp hair strand and massaged into the hair strand. However, Comparative Composition B was not left on the hair for 10 minutes. Instead, it was immediately rinsed from the hair strand and the hair strand was hung to dry. Once all hair strands were dry, they were visually examined for softness, smooth texture, alignment, and frizz control (absence of frizz). The hair strand treated with Inventive Composition A was soft and smooth like the hair treated with Comparative Compositions B and C.In addition, the hair strand treated with Inventive Composition A exhibited the best fiber alignment and frizz control (absence of frizz). All compositions performed better than the control. Images of the hair strands are provided in Figure. Example 3 (Stability)

[0139] Stability tests were carried out on the compositions of Example 1. The compositions were placed separately in sealed clear glass containers and kept at a temperature of 4°C for 3 days. After 3 days, the glass containers containing the compositions were kept at room temperature (about 25°C) for 5 hours to allow the compositions time to warm up to room temperature. After 5 hours, the glass containers were visually evaluated for phase separation. Inventive Composition A and Comparative Composition B appeared clear (transparent) and homogeneous, with no signs of phase separation or sedimentation. However, ... Comparative C was not homogeneous. The composition was cloudy and a crystalline-type sedimentation formed at the bottom of the glass container. Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory, the inventors believe that the sedimentation is the crystallization of amidoamine (stearamidopropyl dimethylamine)

[0140] The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are used in their broad and non-limiting sense.

[0141] The terms “a”, “an”, “the” and “the” are understood to include the plural and the singular.

[0142] The compositions and methods of the present invention may comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of the essential elements and limitations of the disclosure described herein, as well as any additional or optional ingredients, components, or limitations described herein or otherwise useful.

[0143] A “composition colorant” is a compound or ingredient that colors the composition but has no appreciable coloring effect on the hair. In other words, the composition colorant is included to impart color to the composition for aesthetic purposes but is not intended to impart coloring properties to the hair. Hair styling gels, for example, can come in a variety of different colors (e.g., light blue, light pink, etc.), but applying the styling gel to the hair does not visibly change the color of the hair. Thus, a composition colorant is different from a hair coloring agent. A composition colorant colors the compositions; on the other hand, a “hair coloring agent” can (and often does) change the color of the compositions but also changes the color of the hair.

[0144] The term "rinse-off" as used herein indicates that the composition is used in a context where the composition is ultimately rinsed or washed off the treated surface (e.g., skin, hair, or hard surfaces) after or during application of the product. Such rinse-off compositions should be distinguished from compositions referred to as "leave-on" compositions. For example, a rinse-off composition is applied to the hair, optionally left on the hair for a short period of time (e.g., a few seconds up to about 5, 10, or 15 minutes), and is then rinsed from the hair before styling the hair.

[0145] The compositions described throughout this disclosure may be "leave-on" compositions. A "leave-on" composition refers to a composition that is applied to the skin or hair and is not subject to immediate rinsing and / or washing, for example for at least 4 hours or for a period of time ranging from 4 hours up to 72 hours, from 4 hours up to 48 hours, or from 8 hours up to 36 hours, or from 8 hours up to 24 hours. In other words, the product is applied to the hair and remains on the hair, as it was styled, i.e., it is not removed from the hair before styling the hair.

[0146] A "lamellar phase" generally refers to the arrangement of long-chain polar head and non-polar tail molecules in a bulk polar liquid environment (i.e., hair water), as sheets of bilayers separated by bulk liquid.

[0147] The term "non-linear fatty acids" as used in the present disclosure refers to an unsaturated fatty acid and / or branched fatty acids.

[0148] The term "transparent" with respect to a transparent composition indicates that the composition has a transmittance of at least 80% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. The compositions may have, for example, a transmittance of at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. The term "clear" is interchangeable with the term "transparent" for the purposes of this disclosure. A person can typically see through a transparent composition, for example, and read the text on the other side of a clear glass or clear plastic bottle containing the composition.

[0149] The term "translucent" in relation to a translucent composition indicates that the composition has a transmittance of at least 50% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured for example using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. A person probably cannot see through a translucent composition, for example, and read the text on the other side of a clear glass or clear plastic vial containing the composition. Instead, the text is usually blurred and difficult if not impossible to read, however movement and structure can normally be identified.

[0150] The term "opaque" in relation to an opaque composition indicates that the composition is not transparent or translucent, i.e., it has a transmittance of less than 50% at a wavelength of 600 nm, for example as measured using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer.

[0151] All percentages, parts and ratios herein are based on the total weight of the compositions of the present disclosure, unless otherwise indicated.

[0152] All ranges and values ​​disclosed herein are inclusive and combinable. For example, any value or point described herein that falls within a range described herein may serve as a minimum or maximum value to derive a subrange, etc. Furthermore, all ranges provided are intended to include each specific range within the given ranges, as well as a combination of subranges therein. Thus, a range of 1 to 5 specifically includes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as subranges such as 2 to 5, 3 to 5, 2 to 3, 2 to 4, 1 to 4, etc.

[0153] Except in working examples, or unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities of ingredients and / or reaction conditions are understood to be modified in all circumstances by the term “approximately”, meaning to within + / -5% of the number indicated.

[0154] As used herein, the term "at least one" is interchangeable with "one or more" and therefore includes individual components as well as mixtures / combinations.

[0155] The term "substantially free" or "essentially free" as used herein means that there is less than about 5% by weight of a specific material added to a composition, based on the total weight of the composition. However, the compositions may include less than about 2% by weight, less than about 1% by weight, less than about 0.5% by weight, less than about 0.1% by weight, less than about 0.01% by weight, or none of the specified material. For example, the compositions of the present disclosure are "essentially anhydrous." Therefore, the composition includes less than about 5% by weight of water. However, the compositions may include less than about 2% by weight, less than about 1% by weight, less than about 0.5% by weight, less than about 0.1% by weight, less than about 0.01% by weight, or no water.

[0156] The term "active ingredient," as used herein with respect to the percentage amount of an ingredient or raw material, refers to 100% activity of the ingredient or raw material. All ingredients are listed as 100% active ingredient unless otherwise indicated.

[0157] “Cosmetically acceptable” means that the article in question is compatible with a keratinous substrate such as skin and hair. For example, a “cosmetically acceptable carrier” means a carrier compatible with a keratinous substrate such as skin and hair.

[0158] Throughout the disclosure, the phrase "a combination thereof" (or a mixture thereof) may be used following a list of elements as shown in the following example where the letters A through F represent the elements: "one or more elements selected from A, B, C, D, E, F, or a combination thereof." The phrase "a combination thereof" does not require that the mixture include all of A, B, C, D, E, and F (although all of A, B, C, D, E, and F may be included). Rather, it indicates that a combination of any two or more of A, B, C, D, E, and F may be included. In other words, it is equivalent to the phrase "one or more elements selected from A, B, C, D, E, F, and a mixture of any two or more of A, B, C, D, E, and F."

[0159] Similarly, the expression "a salt thereof" also relates to "their salts". Thus, when the disclosure refers to "an element selected from A, B, C, D, E, F, a salt thereof, or a combination thereof", 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 combination 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.

[0160] Salts referred to throughout the disclosure may include salts having a counterion such as an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or an ammonium counterion. This list of counterions is not, however, limiting.

[0161] Some of the compounds discussed throughout the disclosure may be present as a salt in the composition or may be added to the composition as a salt (and dissociate in the composition). Thus, all compounds and amounts of compounds refer to both the salt form of the compound and the dissociated form of the compound. In other words, even if the phrase "a salt thereof" is not specifically or expressly stated with respect to ingredients capable of forming salts or available as salts, it is understood that the salt form of the compound is included.

[0162] The expression "included" for a concentration range means that the limits of this range are included in the defined interval.

[0163] “Volatile,” as used herein, means having a flash point less than about 100°C.

[0164] “Non-volatile,” as used herein, means having a flash point greater than about 100°C.

[0165] The term "polymers," as defined herein, includes homopolymers and copolymers formed from at least two different types of monomers.

[0166] The term "INCI" is an abbreviation for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, which is a system of names provided by the Personal Care Products Council's International Nomenclature Committee to describe the ingredients of personal care products.

[0167] All components and elements positively presented in this disclosure may be negatively excluded from the claims. In other words, the compositions of the present disclosure may be free or substantially free of any components and elements positively recited throughout this disclosure.

[0168] Some of the various categories of components identified may overlap. In such cases where an overlap may exist and the composition includes both components (or the composition includes more than two overlapping components), an overlapping compound or ingredient does not represent more than one component of the claims. For example, if a polyacrylate falls within the description of a thickening polymer and the description of a film-forming polymer, a single polyacrylate is included as being solely the thickening polymer or solely the polymer film-forming. A single polyacrylate cannot be interpreted simultaneously as both a thickening polymer and a film-forming polymer, for example, when the claims disclose both a thickening polymer and a film-forming polymer (even though the polyacrylate can function as both a thickening polymer and a film-forming polymer). In other words, a single compound or ingredient cannot simultaneously act as two different components or elements of a claim.

[0169] All publications and patent applications cited in this specification are incorporated herein by reference, and for all purposes, as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated as being incorporated by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between this disclosure and any publication or patent application incorporated herein by reference, this disclosure shall control.

Claims

Claims

1. A substantially anhydrous hair treatment composition comprising: (a) about 3 to about 30% by weight of one or more linear or branched monohydric alcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably wherein the one or more linear or branched monohydric alcohols are in an amount of about 5 to about 18% by weight; (b) about 2 to about 15% by weight of one or more fatty alcohols; wherein (a) is in an amount equal to or greater than (b); (c) about 50 to about 90% by weight of one or more fatty compounds; (d) about 1 to about 12% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants; wherein the composition is substantially free of propylene glycol; and all weight percentages are based on a total weight of the composition.

2. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the one or more linear or branched monoalcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms are selected from ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol, hexanol, isopropyl alcohol, cyclohexanol, isobutyl alcohol, 2-methyl-2-butanol (2-methylbutan-2-ol), or combinations thereof.

3. A composition according to claim 1, wherein (a) and (b) are in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 10:1 ((a):(b)).

4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is essentially free of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and optionally free of glycerin.

5. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is a solubilized, non-emulsified composition until contact with water, after which the composition forms a lamellar phase in situ.

6. A composition according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more linear or branched monoalcohols is ethanol.

7. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is transparent or translucent.

8. A composition according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more cationic surfactants is one or more amidoamine surfactants, preferably wherein the amidoamine surfactant is selected from oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidopropyl di-methylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyl dimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, ricinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, sojamidopropyl dimethylamine, wheat germami-dopropyl dimethylamine, sunflower seedamidopropyl dimethylamine, amandamidopropyl dimethylamine, avocatamidopropyl dimethylamine, babassou amidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, visonamidopropyl dimethylamine, avoinamidopropyl dimethylamine, sesamamidopropyl dimethylamine, sulfamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, olivamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyldiethylamine, and a combination of these.

9. A composition according to claim 1 comprising: (a) about 5 to about 15% by weight of ethanol; (b) one or more fatty alcohols selected from Cio-C3O fatty alcohols which are branched, linear, saturated, unsaturated or combinations thereof, preferably wherein the one or more fatty alcohols are selected from decyl alcohol, undecyl alcohol, do-decyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, myricyl alcohol or combinations thereof; wherein (a) and (b) are in a weight ratio of 1.5:1 to 5:1 ((a):(b));(c) about 50 to about 90% by weight of one or more fatty compounds selected from propylene glycol monolaurate, propylene glycol ricinoleate, propylene glycol monooleate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate, propylene glycol dioctanoate, or a combination thereof; (d) about 1 to about 12% by weight of one or more amiodoamine surfactants, preferably wherein the one or more amidoamine surfactants are selected from oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyl dimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl di-; methylamine, ricinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, sojamidopropyl di-methylamine, wheat germamidopropyl dimethylamine, sunflower seed-nesolamidopropyl dimethylamine, amandamidopropyl dimethylamine, avocatamidopropyl dimethylamine, babassou amidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, visonamidopropyl dimethylamine, avoinamidopropyl dimethylamine, sesamamidopropyl dimethylamine, suifamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, olivamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyldiethylamine, and a combination thereof; wherein the composition is essentially free of propylene glycol, preferably wherein the composition is essentially free of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and (e) optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients; wherein the composition is a solubilized, non-emulsified composition until applied to wet or damp hair, whereupon the composition forms a lamellar phase in situ; wherein the composition is transparent or translucent; and wherein all weight percentages are based on a total weight of the composition.

10. A method of treating hair comprising applying to the hair the hair treatment composition of claim 1.

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