HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES

Abstract

HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES The disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions comprising hydrogen peroxide intended to treat hair, including imparting shine and / or conditioning benefits. The disclosure also relates to hair treatment processes using the compositions. Figure for the abstract: none

Description

Title of the invention: HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS Technical field

[0001] The disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions and methods, particularly for imparting cosmetic benefits such as conditioning and shine to the hair. CONTEXT

[0002] It is known that consumers desire to use cosmetic and care compositions that improve the appearance of keratinous substrates such as hair, for example, by changing the color, style, and / or shape of the hair, and / or by imparting various properties to the hair, such as shine and conditioning. Many of the compositions and processes known for improving the appearance of hair involve chemical treatment of the hair. The process of changing the color of the hair, for example, may involve imparting an artificial color to the hair, thereby providing a different shade or color, and / or enhancing the color of the hair, such as lightening the color of dark hair to lighter shades.

[0003] In general, hair lightening or hair dye compositions are prepared by mixing a hair lightening or hair dye base composition with an oxidizing composition, also known as a developer composition, just before use. Hydrogen peroxide is the most commonly used oxidizing agent in permanent hair dyeing and lightening processes. However, once the developer and the hair dye or hair lightening base composition are mixed, the oxidation reaction will begin substantially immediately. As such, it is known that the step of mixing the compositions should not take place until the hair to be colored or lightened is ready for the mixture to be applied. In addition, once the application process is complete, if any mixture remains, it cannot be stored for later use and must be discarded.

[0004] Although hair dyeing or lightening compositions can effectively change hair color, these chemical processes also damage hair fibers. Chemical processes for changing hair shape such as straightening or permanent waving also damage hair fibers. This damage can appear as split ends, brittle hair, unruly hair, etc. and can make rough to the touch and make hair look dull and unhealthy. Therefore, consumers want treatment compositions that can provide cosmetic benefits to hair, such as minimizing the appearance of split ends, imparting shine and / or softness to hair, etc.

[0005] It has now been surprisingly discovered that hydrogen peroxide can be used to impart advantageous cosmetic benefits to hair. It has also been discovered that a synergistic combination of components provides unexpected stability to hair treatment compositions containing hydrogen peroxide. The disclosure thus relates to hair treatment compositions and methods of treating hair for providing cosmetic benefits such as shine, conditioning, fiber strength and / or a healthy appearance to hair, while avoiding or minimizing damage to the hair, particularly in connection with chemical processes for improving the appearance of the hair. SUMMARY

[0006] The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating hair. The compositions are acidic and comprise hydrogen peroxide and one or more additional components such as surfactants, silicones, fatty compounds other than silicones, polymers, amino acids, vitamins, pH adjusters, solvents, etc. The methods comprise applying the compositions according to the disclosure to hair, which surprisingly improve the shine, conditioning, fiber strength and / or appearance of the treated hair.

[0007] In various embodiments, the disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions comprising (a) hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, (b) optionally at least one surfactant, (c) optionally at least one silicone compound, (d) optionally at least one non-silicone fatty compound, (e) optionally at least one polymer, (f) optionally at least one pigment and / or direct dye, and (g) at least one solvent. In other embodiments, the disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions comprising (a) hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, (b) at least one surfactant, (c) optionally at least one silicone compound, (d) optionally at least one non-silicone fatty compound, (e) optionally at least one polymer, (f) optionally at least one pigment and / or direct dye, and (g) at least one solvent.In still further embodiments, the disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions comprising (a) hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, (b) at least one surfactant, (c) at least one silicone compound, (d). optionally at least one non-silicone fatty compound, (e) optionally at least one polymer, (f) optionally at least one pigment and / or direct dye, and (g) at least one solvent.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the hair treatment compositions comprise (a) hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, (b) at least one surfactant selected from anionic and / or non-ionic surfactants, (c) at least one silicone compound, (d) at least one non-silicone fatty compound, (e) at least one polymer, (f) optionally at least one pigment and / or direct dye, and (g) at least one solvent. In other preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise (a) hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, (b1) at least one anionic surfactant, (b2) a nonionic surfactant, (c) at least one silicone compound, (d) at least one non-silicone fatty compound, (e) at least one polymer, (f) optionally at least one pigment and / or direct dye, and (g) at least one solvent, e.g., water and / or one or more non-aqueous solvents.In preferred embodiments, the nonionic surfactants may be selected from C8-C24 fatty acid sorbitol esters or their alkoxylated derivatives, ethoxylated fatty alcohols or fatty acid alkanolamides, and / or the anionic surfactants may be selected from sodium olefin sulfonates. The compositions may optionally further comprise at least one amphoteric surfactant and / or at least one cationic surfactant. In preferred embodiments, the silicone compounds may be selected from dimethicone, amodimethicone and / or their derivatives, and / or the non-silicone fatty compounds may be selected from vegetable oils. In preferred embodiments, the polymers may be selected from carbomers, quaternary ammonium polymers and / or polysaccharide polymers.The hair treatment compositions may optionally include other components, for example, amino acids and / or aminosulfonic acids, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, and / or antioxidants.

[0009] In preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise (a) more than about 0.5%, preferably from about 1% to about 10%, more preferably from about 1% to about 8%, most preferably from about 1% to about 6% of hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, (b1) from about 0.01% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, most preferably from about 1% to about 5% of anionic surfactants, (b2) from about 0.01% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, most preferably from about 1% to about 5% of nonionic surfactants, (c) from about 0.1% to about 8%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, more preferably from about 1% to about 5% of silicone compounds, preferably selected from dimethicone, amodimethicone, and / or their derivatives, (d) from about 0.1% to about 8%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 4% of non-silicone fatty compounds, preferably comprising at least one vegetable oil, (e) from about 0.01% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 4%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, most preferably from about 0.2% to about 2% of polymers, preferably selected from carbomers, (f) at least one solvent, preferably comprising water and at least one non-aqueous solvent, and (g) optionally at least one additional component selected from pigments and / or direct dyes, amino acids and / or aminosulfonic acids, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers,cationic and / or amphoteric surfactants, pH adjusters, and / or antioxidants, all amounts being expressed by weight, relative to the total weight of the hair treatment composition. The pH of the hair treatment composition is less than about 7, preferably ranging from about 2.5 to about 6.5, more preferably from about 3 to about 5, most preferably from about 3.5 to about 4.5. ,

[0010] In other preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise (a) from about (or exactly) 1.5% to about (or exactly) 8%, preferably from about (or exactly) 1.5% to about 6% hydrogen peroxide, (b1) from about 0.01% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, most preferably from about 1% to about 5% anionic surfactants, preferably selected from non-sulfate anionic surfactants, e.g., sodium olefin sulfonates, (b2) from about 0.01% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, most preferably from about 1% to about 5% anionic surfactants non-ionic, preferably chosen from sorbitol esters of C8-C24 fatty acids or their alkoxylated derivatives, ethoxylated fatty alcohols or fatty acid alkanolamides, c) of approximately 0,1% to about 8%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, more preferably from about 1% to about 5% of silicone compounds, preferably selected from dimethicone, amodimethicone and / or their derivatives, (d) from about 0.1% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 4%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 3% of vegetable oils, (e) from about 0.01% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 4%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, most preferably from about 0.2% to about 2% of carbomers, (f) at least one solvent, preferably comprising water and at least one non-aqueous solvent, and (g) optionally at least one additional component selected from pigments, and / or direct dyes, amino acids and / or aminosulfonic acids, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, cationic and / or amphoteric surfactants, pH adjusters, and / or antioxidants, all amounts being expressed by weight, relative to the total weight of the hair treatment composition. The pH of the hair treatment composition is less than about 7, preferably ranging from about 2.5 to about 6.5, more preferably from about 3 to about 5, most preferably from about 3.5 to about 4.5.

[0011] In still further preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise (a) from not less than 1.5% to about 6% hydrogen peroxide, (b1) from about 1% to about 5% anionic surfactants selected from anionic surfactants other than sulfate surfactants, (b2) from about 1% to about 5% nonionic surfactants, (c) from about 1% to about 5% silicone compounds selected from dimethicone, amodimethicone, and / or derivatives thereof, (d) from about 0.5% to about 2% vegetable oils, (e) from about 0.2% to about 2% carbomers, (f) water and optionally at least one nonaqueous solvent, and (g) at least one additional component selected from pigments and / or direct dyes, amino acids and / or aminosulfonic acids, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, cationic and / or amphoteric surfactants, pH adjusters, and / or antioxidants,all amounts being expressed by weight, relative to the total weight of the hair treatment composition. The pH of the hair treatment composition is less than about 7, preferably ranging from about 2.5 to about 6.5, more preferably from about 3 to about 5, most preferably from about 3.5 to about 4.5. ,

[0012] The hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure are surprisingly stable despite the presence of hydrogen peroxide. For example, the compositions may be stable for at least 24 hours, such as at least 48 hours, at least 72 hours, at least one week, at least two weeks, at least one month, at least two months, or even at least six months.

[0013] The present disclosure also relates to methods of treating hair with the hair treatment compositions. The methods comprise applying a hair treatment composition as described to dry, damp or wet hair, and leaving the composition on the hair for a dwell time of at least about 30 seconds, such as at least about 1 minute to less than about 20 minutes, e.g., less than about 15 minutes, less than about 12 minutes or less than about 10 minutes. The composition can then be removed from the hair, e.g., by rinsing the hair. The methods surprisingly impart cosmetic benefits to the treated hair such as conditioning, frizz control, ease of detangling or combing, strength, shine and / or non-permanent color.

[0014] The disclosure also relates to kits, wherein the kits comprise at least one, such as at least two, compartments or containers. In some embodiments, a first compartment or container comprises hydrogen peroxide and / or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, and a second compartment or container comprises a composition comprising at least one surfactant selected from anionic and / or non-ionic surfactants, at least one silicone compound, at least one non-silicone fatty compound, optionally at least one polymer, optionally at least one hydrogen peroxide stabilizing compound, optionally at least one antioxidant and at least one solvent.In other embodiments, a first compartment or container comprises a hair care or treatment composition such as a shampoo or conditioner, and a second compartment or container comprises a composition that can be used in methods according to the disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating hair. The compositions are acidic and comprise hydrogen peroxide and one or more additional components such as surfactants, silicones, fatty compounds other than silicones, polymers, pigments and / or direct dyes, amino acids and / or aminosulfonic acids, vitamins, pH adjusters, solvents, etc. The methods comprise applying the compositions according to the disclosure to hair to treat the hair. I. Compositions

[0016] The hair treatment compositions comprise hydrogen peroxide. In various embodiments, it may be useful to select a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, which can generate hydrogen peroxide in situ. For example, useful hydrogen peroxide generating agents may be selected from urea peroxide; polymeric complexes that can release hydrogen peroxide such as polyvinylpyrrolidone / H2O2 and other polymeric complexes described in U.S. Patents 5,008,093; 3,376,110; and 5,183,901; and / or oxidases that produce hydrogen peroxide, e.g., glucose oxidase or uricase. In all instances herein, the term "hydrogen peroxide" is intended to include hydrogen peroxide generating agents unless expressly stated otherwise.In some embodiments, however, only hydrogen peroxide is used and the compositions do not contain any other hydrogen peroxide-generating agents.

[0017] The hair treatment compositions may comprise up to about 10% hydrogen peroxide, such as from about 1% to about 8%, from about 1.5% to about 6%, from about 1% to about 4%, or from about 2.5% to about 3.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the hair treatment compositions may include hydrogen peroxide in an amount ranging from about 0.1% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 9%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 7%, from about 0.1% to about 6%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.1% to about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, from about 0.5% to about 9%, from about 0.5% to about 8%, from about 0.5% to about 7%, from about 0.5% to about 6%, from about 0.5% to about 5%, from about 0.5% to about 4%, from about 0.5% to about 3%, from about 0,5% to about 2%, from about 0.5% to about 1%, from about 1% to about 10%, from about 1% to about 9%, from about 1% to about 8%, from about 1% to about 7%, from about 1% to about 6%, from about 1% to about 5%, from about 1% to about 4%, from about 1% to about 3%, from about 1% to about 2%, from about 1.5% to about 10%, from about 1.5% to about 9%, from about 1.5% to about 8%, from about 1.5% to about 7%, from about 1.5% to about 6%, from about 1.5% to about 5%, from about 1.5% to about 4%, from about 1.5% to about 3%, from about 1.5% to about 2%, from about 2% to about 10%, from about 2% to about 9%, from about 2% to about 8%, from about 2% to about 7%, from about 2% to about 6%, from about 2% to about 5%, from about 2% to about 4%, from about 2% to about 3%, from about 2.5% to about 10%, from about 2.5% to about 9%, from about 2.5% to about 8%, from about 2.5% to about 7%, from about 2.5% to about 6%, from about 2,5% to about 5%, from about 2.5% to about 4%, from about 2.5% to about 3%, from about 3% to about 10%, from about 3% to about 9%, from about 3% to about 8%, from about 3% to about 7%, from about 3% to about 6%, from about 3% to about 5%, from about 3% to about 4%, from about 3.5% to about 10%, from about 3.5% to about 9%, from about 3.5% to about 8%, from about 3.5% to about 7%, from about 3.5% to about 6%, from about 3.5% to about 5%, from about 3.5% to about 4%, from about 4% to about 10%, from about 4% to about 9%, from about 4% to about 8%, from about 4 % to about 7%, from about 4% to about 6%, from about 4% to about 5%, from about 4.5% to about 10%, from about 4.5% to about 9%, from about 4.5% to about 8%, from about 4.5% to about 7%, from about 4.5% to about 6%, from about 4.5% to about 5%, from about 5% to about 10%, from about 5% to about 9%, from about 5% to about 8%, from about 5% to about 7%,from about 5% to about 6%, from about 5.5% to about 10%, from about 5.5% to about 9%, from about 5.5% to about 8%, from about 5.5% to about 7%, from about 5.5% to about 6%, from about , 6% to about 10%, from about 6% to about 9%, from about 6% to about 8%, or from about 6% to about 7% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In various embodiments, the compositions may include about 0.5%, about 0.75%, about 1%, about 1.25%, about 1.5%, about 1.75%, about 2%, about 2.25%, about 2.5%, about 2.75%, about 3%, about 3.25%, about 3.5%, about 3.75%, about 4%, about 4.25%, about 4.5%, about 4.75%, about 5%, about 5.25%, about 5.5%, about 5.75%, about 6%, about 6.25%, about 6.5%, about 6.75%, about 7%, about 7.25%, about 7.5%, about 7.75%, about 8% hydrogen peroxide by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and sub-ranges using any of the preceding values ​​as a lower limit or upper limit.

[0018] In some embodiments, it may be particularly advantageous for the compositions to comprise not less than about 1.5% hydrogen peroxide, such as at least 1.50% exactly, at least about 1.6%, at least about 1.7%, at least about 1.8%, at least about 1.9%, or at least about 2% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, it may be particularly useful for the compositions to comprise not more than about 8%, such as not more than about 7%, not more than about 6%, or not more than about 5% hydrogen peroxide by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0019] Although not required, it may be useful in some embodiments to include at least one hydrogen peroxide stabilizer, for example at least one phosphate compound such as tetrasodium etidronate or tetrasodium pyrophosphate, and / or sodium salicylate. If present, the hydrogen peroxide stabilizers are typically present in amounts of less than about 1%, for example, they may be included in amounts ranging from about 0.01% to about 0.75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0020] In addition to hydrogen peroxide, the hair treatment compositions may include additional components such as surfactants, silicones, non-silicone fatty compounds and / or polymers, which have been found to impart stability to the compositions and / or provide cosmetic benefits to the treated hair. Surfactants

[0021] The hair treatment compositions of the disclosure may include one or more surfactants, although in at least some embodiments, the compositions may be free or substantially free of surfactants. Useful surfactants include cationic, anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants. While not intended to be limited by theory, surfactants, particularly anionic and / or nonionic surfactants, surprisingly impart stability to the compositions in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. In certain preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise at least one surfactant selected from anionic and / or nonionic surfactants. In other preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant.

[0022] In various embodiments, the total amount of surfactants may be up to about 15%, such as from about 0.01% to about 15%, from about 0.1% to about 12%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, or from about 1% to about 8% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the total amount of surfactants may range from about 0.1% to about 15%, from about 0.1% to about 12%, from about 0.1% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 9%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 7%, from about 0.1% to about 6%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.5% to about 15%, from about 0.5% to about 12%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, from about 0.5% to about 9%, from about 0.5% to about 8%, from about 0.5% to about 7%, from about 0.5% to about 6%, from about 0.5% to about 5%, from about 0.5% to about 4%, from about 0.5% to about 3%, from about 1% to about 15%, from about 1% to about 12%, from about 1% to about 10%, from about 1% to about 9%, from about 1% to about 8%, from about 1 % to about 7%, from about 1% to about 6%, from about 1% to about 5%, from about 1% to about 4%, from about 1% to about 3%, from about 1.5% to about 15%, from about 1.5% to about 12%, from about 1.5% to about 10%, from about 1.5% to about 9%, from about 1.5% to about 8%, from about 1.5% to about 7%, from about 1.5% to about 6%, from about 1.5% to about 5%, from about 1.5% to about 4%,from about 1.5% to about 3%, from about 2% to about 15%, from about 2% to about 12%, from about 2% to about 10%, from about 2% to about 9%, from about 2% to about 8%, from about 2% to about 7%, from about 2% to about 6%, from about 2% to about 5%, from about 2% to about 4%, from about 2% to about 3%, from about 2.5% to about 15%, from about 2.5% to about 12%, from about 2.5% to about 10%, from about 2.5% to about 9%, from about 2.5% to about 8%, from about 2.5% to about 7%, from about 2.5% to about 6%, from about 2.5% to about 5%, from about 2.5% to about 4%, from about 2.5% to about 3%, from about 3% to about 15%, from about 3% to about 12%, from about 3% to about 10%, from about 3% to about 9%, from about 3% to about 8%, from about 3% to about 7%, from about 3% to about 6%, from about 3% to about 5%, from about 3% to about 4%, from about 3.5% to about 15%, from about 3.5% to about 12%, from about 3.5% to about 10%,from about 3.5% to about 9%, from about 3.5% to about 8%, from about 3.5% to about 7%, from about 3.5% to about 6%, from about 3.5% to about 5%, from about 3.5% to , about 4%, from about 4% to about 15%, from about 4% to about 12%, from about 4% to about 10%, from about 4% to about 9%, from about 4% to about 8%, from about 4% to about 7%, from about 4% to about 6%, from about 4% to about 5%, from about 4.5% to about 15%, from about 4.5% to about 12%, from about 4.5% to about 10%, from about 4.5% to about 9%, from about 4.5% to about 8%, from about 4.5% to about 7%, from about 4.5% to about 6%, from about 4.5% to about 5%, from about 5% to about 15%, from about 5% to about 12%, from about 5% to about 10%, from about 5 % to about 9%, from about 5% to about 8%, from about 5% to about 7%, or from about 5% to about 6% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Nonionic surfactants

[0023] By way of example only, the nonionic surfactants which may be chosen include alcohols, alpha-diols, alkylphenols and fatty acid esters, these compounds being ethoxylated, propoxylated or glycerolated and having at least one fatty chain comprising, for example, from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, knowing that the number of ethylene oxide or propylene oxide groups can range from 2 to 50, and that the number of glycerol groups can range from 1 to 30. Mention may also be made, in a non-limiting manner, of copolymers of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide; condensates of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide with fatty alcohols; polyethoxylated fatty amides comprising, for example, from 2 to 30 mol of ethylene oxide; polyglycerolated fatty amides comprising, for example, from 1.5 to 5 glycerol groups, such as from 1.5 to 4; ethoxylated fatty acid esters of sorbitan comprising from 2 to 30 mol of ethylene oxide;ethoxylated oils of vegetable origin; sucrose fatty acid esters; polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters; polyethoxylated fatty acid mono or diesters of (C6-C24)alkylpolyglycosides of glycerol; N-(C6-C24)alkylglucamine derivatives, amine oxides such as (C10-C14)alkylamine oxides or N-(C10-C14)acylaminopropylmorpholine oxides; lauryl alcohol containing 4 mol of glycerol (INCI name: Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether), lauryl alcohol containing 1.5 mol of glycerol, oleyl alcohol containing 4 mol of glycerol (INCI name: Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether), oleyl alcohol containing 2 mol of glycerol (INCI name: Polyglyceryl-2 Oleyl Ether), cetearyl alcohol containing 2 mol of glycerol, cetearyl alcohol containing 6 mol of glycerol, oleocetyl alcohol containing 6 mol of glycerol and octadecanol containing 6 mol of glycerol;and combinations of two or more of these. Sorbitol esters of C8-C24 fatty acids and their alkoxylated derivatives may also be chosen, for example sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan trioleate, and alkoxylated sorbitan fatty acid esters containing for example from 20 to 100 EO, such as for example polysorbate 80 or polysorbate 85. ;

[0024] In some embodiments, ethoxylated fatty alcohols may be selected, such as deceth-3, trideceth-3, trideceth-5, trideceth-6, trideceth-10, trideceth-12, laureth-2 (a lauryl ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 2), laureth-3 (a lauryl ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 3), laureth-23 (a lauryl ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 23), ceteth-10 (a cetyl alcohol ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 10), steareth-10 (a stearyl alcohol ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 10), steareth-2 (a stearyl alcohol ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 2), steareth-6 (a stearyl alcohol ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 6), steareth-100 (a stearyl alcohol ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 100),beheneth-5 (a behenyl alcohol ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 5), beheneth-10 (a behenyl alcohol ethoxylate having an average degree of ethoxylation of 10), and mixtures thereof.

[0025] Other examples of nonionic surfactants that may be used include fatty acid alkanolamides (fatty acid isopropanolamides) such as cocoamide MIPA, lauramide MIPA, linoleamide MIPA, myristamide MIPA, oleamide MIPA, stearamide MIPA, isostearamide MIPA, and mixtures thereof.

[0026] Other useful nonionic surfactants include poloxamers, which are polymers made from a polyoxyethylene block, then a polyoxypropylene block, then a polyoxyethylene block, such as Poloxamer 101, Poloxamer 105, Poloxamer 108, Poloxamer 122, Poloxamer 123, Poloxamer 124, Poloxamer 181, Poloxamer 182, Poloxamer 183, Poloxamer 184, Poloxamer 185, Poloxamer 188, Poloxamer 212, Poloxamer 215, Poloxamer 217, Poloxamer 231, Poloxamer 234, Poloxamer 235, Poloxamer 237, Poloxamer 238, Poloxamer 282, Poloxamer 284, Poloxamer 288, Poloxamer 331, Poloxamer 333, Poloxamer 334, Poloxamer 335, Poloxamer 338, Poloxamer 401, Poloxamer 402, Poloxamer 403, Poloxamer 407, Poloxamer 105 Benzoate, Poloxamer 182 Dibenzoate. As an example, Poloxamer 184, a hydrophobic polyoxypropylene chain with two hydrophilic polyoxyethylene chains, may be chosen.

[0027] Optionally, the total amount of nonionic surfactants may be up to about 10%, such as up to about 9%, up to about 8%, up to about 7%, up to about 6%, up to about 5%, up to about 4%, up to about 3.5%, up to about 3%, up to about 2.5%, up to 2%, up to about 1.5%, up to about 1%, or up to about 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the total amount of nonionic surfactants may be from about 0.001% to about 8%, from about 0.01% to about 7%, from about 0.1% to about 6%, or from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the compositions are free or substantially free of nonionic surfactants. Cationic surfactants

[0028] Non-limiting examples of useful cationic surfactants include salts of polyoxyalkylenated primary, secondary, or tertiary fatty amines, quaternary ammonium salts, and mixtures thereof. In some embodiments, the compositions may include one or more tetraalkylammonium halides or alkyltrimethylammonium halides, for example, those in which the alkyl group includes from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, such as from 14 to 20 carbon atoms. In some embodiments, the compositions may include methyl chloride or sulfate salts of diacyloxyethyldimethylammonium, diacyloxyethylhydroxyethylmethylammonium, monoacyloxyethyldihydroxyethylmethylammonium, triacyloxyethylmethylammonium, and / or monoacyloxyethylhydroxyethyldimethylammonium.

[0029] For example, behentrimonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride, behenalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, lauralkonium chloride, cetalkonium chloride, cetrimonium bromide, cetrimonium chloride, cetrimonium hydrofluoride, chlorallylmethenamine chloride (Quatemium-15), distearyldimonium chloride (Quatemium-5), dodecyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (Quaternium-14), hectorite Quaternium-22, Quaternium-26, Quaternium-18, dimethylaminoethylchloride 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, polyquatemium-1, procaine hydrochloride, cocobetaine, stearalkonium bentonite, stearalkonium hectonite, stearyl trihydroxyethylpropylenediamine dihydrofluoride, sulfrimonium chloride, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, steramidopropyl dimethylamine, or combinations of two or more of these may be selected.

[0030] Optionally, the total amount of cationic surfactants may be up to about 5%, such as up to about 4%, up to about 3.5%, up to about 3%, up to about 2.5%, up to about 2%, up to about 1.5%, up to about 1%, or up to about 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the total amount of cationic surfactants may be from about 0.001 % to about 5%, from about 0.005% to about 3%, or from about 0.01% to about 2.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In at least some embodiments, the compositions are free or substantially free of cationic surfactants. In some embodiments, the compositions are free or essentially free of behentrimonium chloride and / or cetrimonium chloride. In some embodiments, the compositions are free or substantially free of cationic surfactants. Anionic surfactants

[0031] Non-limiting examples of anionic surfactants that may be used include alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, acyl isethionates, acyl glycinates, acyl taurates, acyl amino acids, acyl sarcosinates, sulfosuccinates, sulfonates and mixtures of two or more thereof, for example those where the alkyl and acyl groups comprise from 6 to 24 carbon atoms.For example, the anionic surfactant may be selected from alkylamido ether sulfates, alkylaryl polyether sulfates, monoglyceride sulfates, alkylsulfonates, alkylamide sulfonates, alkylarylsulfonates, alpha olefin sulfonates, paraffin sulfonates, alkylsulfosuccinates, alkyl ether sulfosuccinates, alkylamide sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, acylsarcosinates, acylglutamates, alkylsulfosuccinamates, acylisethionates and N-acyltaurates, salts of alkyl monoesters and polyglycosides-polycarboxylic acids, acyllactylates, salts of D-galactoside uronic acids, salts of alkyl ether carboxylic acids, salts of alkyl aryl ether carboxylic acids and salts of alkylamido acids carboxylic ethers; or the unsalified forms of each of these compounds, for example where the alkyl and acyl groups contain from 6 to 24 carbon atoms and the aryl group denoting a phenyl group.When the anionic surfactant(s) is(are) in salt form, it(they) may be selected from alkali metal salts, such as the sodium or potassium salt, ammonium salts, amine salts such as amino alcohol salts, or alkaline earth metal salts such as magnesium salts. The aforementioned compounds may optionally be oxyethylenated, for example with 1 to 50 ethylene oxide units. For example, the anionic surfactant may comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of sulfonates such as sodium olefin sulfonates, for example, sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate.

[0032] Optionally, the total amount of anionic surfactants may be up to about 10%, such as up to about 9%, up to about 8%, up to about 7%, up to about 6%, up to about 5%, up to about 4%, up to about 3.5%, up to about 3%, up to about 2.5%, up to about 2%, up to about 1.5%, up to 1%, up to about 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the total amount of anionic surfactants may be from about 0.01% to about 6%, from about 0.05% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, or from about 0.5% to about 2.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, it may be advantageous to select an amount of anionic surfactant that would not be considered an amount sufficient to impart cleansing effects to the hair, i.e., it would be less than a cleansing amount. In some embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of anionic surfactants.

[0033] In some preferred embodiments, the anionic surfactant is not a sulfate surfactant. Thus, in at least some preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of sulfates. For example, the hair treatment compositions may contain less than about 5%, such as less than about 4.5%, less than about 4%, less than about 3.5%, less than about 3%, less than about 2.5%, less than about 2%, less than about 1.5%, less than about 1%, less than about 0.5%, or less than about 0.1% by weight of sulfates, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. Amphoteric surfactants

[0034] In some embodiments, useful amphoteric surfactants include derivatives of secondary and tertiary aliphatic amines where the aliphatic radical may be straight or branched chain and one of the aliphatic substituents contains from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms and one contains an anionic group such as carboxy, sulfonate, sulfate, phosphate or phosphonate. Examples of amphoteric surfactants include sodium cocaminopropionate, sodium cocaminodipropionate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate, sodium cocoamphopropionate, sodium masamphopropionate, sodium lauraminopropionate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate, sodium lauroamphopropionate, sodium masamphopropionate, sodium lauriminodipropionate, ammonium cocaminopropionate, ammonium cocaminodipropionate, ammonium cocoamphoacetate, ammonium cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate,ammonium cocoamphopropionate, ammonium cornamphopropionate, ammonium lauraminopropionate, ammonium lauroamphoacetate, ammonium lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate, ammonium lauroamphopropionate, ammonium cornamphopropionate, ammonium lauriminodipropionate, triethanolamine cocaminopropionate, triethanolamine cocaminodipropionate, triethanolamine cocoamphoacetate, triethanolamine cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate, triethanolamine cocoamphopropionate, triethanolamine cornamphopropionate, triethanolamine lauraminopropionate, lauroamphoacetate , of triethanolamine, triethanolamine lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate, triethanolamine lauroamphopropionate, triethanolamine cornamphopropionate, triethanolamine lauriminodipropionate, cocoamphodipropionic acid, disodium caproamphodiacetate, disodium caproamphoadipropionate, disodium capryloamphodiacetate, disodium capryloamphodipriopionate, disodium cocoamphocarboxyethylhydroxypropylsulfonate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, disodium dicarboxyethylcocopropylenediamine, disodium laureth-5 carboxyamphodiacetate, disodium lauriminodipropionate, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodipropionate, disodium oleoamphodipropionate, PPG-2-isodecethyl-7 carboxyamphodiacetate disodium, lauraminopropionic acid, lauroamphodipropionic acid, lauryl aminopropylglycine and lauryl diethylenediaminoglycine, as well as mixtures of two or more of these.

[0035] Betaines can also be used. For example, coco dimethyl carboxymethyl betaine, lauryl dimethyl carboxymethyl betaine, lauryl dimethyl alphacarboxyethyl betaine, cetyl dimethyl carboxymethyl betaine, cetyl dimethyl betaine, lauryl bis-(2-hydroxyethyl) carboxymethyl betaine, stearyl bis-(2-hydroxypropyl) carboxymethyl betaine, oleyl dimethyl gamma-carboxypropyl betaine, lauryl bis-(2-hydroxypropyl) alpha-carboxyethyl betaine, coco dimethyl sulfopropyl betaine, stearyl dimethyl sulfopropyl betaine, lauryl dimethyl sulfoethyl betaine, lauryl bis-(2-hydroxyethyl) sulfopropyl betaine, oleyl betaine or cocamidopropyl betaine (cocobetaine) may be selected, as well as mixtures of two or more of these.

[0036] Optionally, the total amount of amphoteric surfactants may be up to about 10%, such as up to about 9%, up to about 8%, up to about 7%, up to about 6%, up to about 5%, up to about 4%, up to about 3.5%, up to about 3%, up to about 2.5%, up to about 2%, up to about 1.5%, up to about 1%, or up to about 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the total amount of amphoteric surfactants may be from about 0.001% to about 6%, from about 0.01% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, or from about 0.5% to about 2% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In at least some embodiments, the compositions are free or substantially free of amphoteric surfactants.

[0037] In preferred embodiments, it may be particularly advantageous to select combinations of surfactants that provide stability to the composition. For example, the hair treatment compositions may comprise at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one anionic surfactant. In other embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise at least at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant. In still other embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one cationic surfactant. In some embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise laureth-2 as the sole surfactant, or comprise laureth-2 in addition to one or more other surfactants such as sulfonates, e.g., sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate. For example, the compositions may comprise from about 1% to about 6%, such as from about 1.5% to about 6%, from about 2% to about 6%, or from about 2% to about 5% of sodium laureth-2 and / or C14-C16 olefin sulfonate by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.In at least some embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of behentrimonium chloride.

[0038] In preferred embodiments, the compositions comprise one or more surfactants selected from laureth-2, lauryl alcohol, deceth-3, trideceth-3, trideceth-5, trideceth-6, trideceth-10, trideceth-12, steareth-6, oleyl alcohol, cocamide MIPA, cocobetaine, behentrimonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride, polysorbate 80, sodium C14-C16 sulfonate and / or poloxamer 184. Silicones

[0039] The compositions according to the disclosure may optionally include at least one silicone compound, although in at least some embodiments, the compositions may be free or essentially free of silicones. Silicones that may be used include, for example, amine-functionalized silicones (e.g., amodimethicone), dimethicone, dimethicone derivatives, or combinations thereof. While not intended to be limited by theory, the silicone compound(s) surprisingly impart stability to the compositions, particularly over time and with respect to texture and appearance.

[0040] In some embodiments, the silicone compound may be selected from dimethicone, amodimethicone, cyclomethicone, polysilicone-11, phenyltrimethicone, trimethylsilylamodimethicone, stearoxytrimethylsilane, dimethicone derivatives (e.g., alkoxylated derivatives), or combinations thereof. For example, the composition may comprise at least one silicone selected from dimethicone, amodimethicone, PEG-7 dimethicone, PEG-8 dimethicone, PEG-9 dimethicone, PEG-10 dimethicone, PEG-12 dimethicone, PEG-14 dimethicone, PEG-17 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-3 / 10 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-4 / 12 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-17 / 18 dimethicone, cetyl PEG / PPG-10 / 1 dimethicone, PEG-8 dimethicone benzoate, PEG-7 dimethicone phosphate, PEG-8 dimethicone phosphate, PEG-10 dimethicone phosphate, or a combination of two or more of these.

[0041] In some embodiments, the silicone may be selected from 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.

[0042] Examples of useful dimethicone derivatives include those comprising at least one oxyethylene group and at least one oxypropylene group, such as bis-PEG / PPG-14 / 14 dimethicone, bis-isobutyl PEG / PPG-10 / 7 dimethicone copolymer, bis-PEG / PPG-18 / 6 dimethicone; bis-PEG / PPG-20 / 20 dimethicone, bis-PEG / PPG-16 / 16 dimethicone, cetyl PEG / PPG-15 / 16 butyl ether dimethicone, cetyl PEG / PPG-15 / 15 butyl ether dimethicone, cetyl PEG / PPG-7 / 3 dimethicone, cetyl PEG / PPG-10 / 1 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-7 / 4 dimethicone phosphate, PEG / PPG-12 / 4 dimethicone phosphate, PEG / PPG-28 / 21 dimethicone acetate, PEG / PPG-22 / 22 butyl ether dimethicone, PEG / PPG-23 / 23 butyl dimethicone, PEG / PPG-24 / 18 butyl ether dimethicone, PEG / PPG-3 / 10 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-4 / 12 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-6 / 11 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-8 / 14 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-12 / 16 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-12 / 18 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-14 / 4 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-15 / 5 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-15 / 15 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-16 / 2 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-16 / 8 dimethicone,PEG / PPG-17 / 18 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-18 / 12 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-19 / 19 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-20 / 6 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-20 / 15 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-20 / 20 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-20 / 29 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-22 / 23 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-22 / 24 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-25 / 25 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-27 / 27 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-30 / 10 dimethicone, PEG / PPG-10 / 3 oleyl ether dimethicone, or mixtures of two or more thereof. ,

[0043] In some embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise dimethicone, amodimethicone, PEG / PPG-4 / 12 dimethicone, or a combination mixture of two or more thereof as the silicone compound(s).

[0044] In at least some embodiments, it may be advantageous to select a combination of at least two silicone compounds, where a first and a second silicone compound have different molecular weights.

[0045] The hair treatment compositions may comprise a total amount of silicones up to about 10%, such as from about 1% to about 8% by weight, from about 1.5% to about 6% by weight, from about 2% to about 4%, or from about 2.5% to about 3.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the hair treatment compositions may comprise a total amount of silicones ranging from about 0.1% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 9%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 7%, from about 0.1% to about 6%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.1% to about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, from about 0.5% to about 9%, from about 0.5% to about 8%, from about 0.5% to about 7%, from about 0.5% to about 6%, from about 0.5% to about 5%, from about 0.5% to about 4%, from about 0.5% to about 3%, from about 0.5% to about 2%, from about 0.5% to about 1%, from about 1% to about 10%, from about 1% to about 9%, from about 1% to about 8%, from about 1% to about 7%, from about 1% to about 6%, from about 1% to about 5%,from about 1% to about 4%, from about 1% to about 3%, from about 1% to about 2%, from about 1.5% to about 10%, from about 1.5% to about 9%, from about 1.5% to about 8%, from about 1.5% to about 7%, from about 1.5% to about 6%, from about 1.5% to about 5%, from about 1.5% to about 4%, from about 1.5% to about 3%, from about 1.5% to about 2%, from about 2% to about 10%, from about 2% to about 9%, from about 2% to about 8%, from about 2% to about 7%, from about 2% to about 6%, from about 2% to about 5%, from about 2% to about 4%, from about 2% to about 3%, from about 2.5% to about 10%, from about 2.5% to about 9%, from about 2.5% to about 8%, from about 2.5% to about 7%, from about 2.5% to about 6%, from about 2.5% to about 5%, from about 2.5% to about 4%, from about 2.5% to about 3%, from about 3% to about 10%, from about 3% to about 9%, from about 3% to about 8%, from about 3% to about 7%, from about 3% to about 6%,from about 3% to about 5%, from about 3% to about 4%, from about 3.5% to about 10%, from about 3.5% to about 9%, from about 3.5% to about 8%, from about 3.5% to about 7%, from about 3.5% to about 6%, from about 3.5% to about 5%, from about 3.5% to about 4%, from about 4% to about 10%, from about 4% to about 9%, from about 4% to about 8%, from about 4% to about 7%, from about 4% to about 6%, from about 4% to about 5%, from about 4.5% to about 10%, from about 4.5% to about 9%, from about 4.5% to about 8%, from about 4.5% to about 7%, from about 4.5% to about 6%, from about 4.5% to about 5%, from about 5% to about 10%, from about 5% to about 9%, from about 5% to about 8%, from about 5% to about 7%, from about 5% to about 6%, from about 5.5% to about 10%, from about 5.5% to about 9%, from about 5.5% to about 8%, from about 5.5% to about 7%, from about 5.5% to about 6%, from about 6% to about 10%, from about 6% to about 9%,from about 6% to about 8%, from about 6% to about 7% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In various embodiments, the compositions may include about 0.5%, , about 0.75%, about 1%, about 1.25%, about 1.5%, about 1.75%, about 2%, about 2.25%, about 2.5%, about 2.75%, about 3%, about 3.25%, about 3.5%, about 3.75%, about 4%, about 4.25%, about 4.5%, about 4.75%, about 5%, about 5.25%, about 5.5%, about 5.75%, about 6%, about 6.25%, about 6.5%, about 6.75%, about 7%, about 7.25%, about 7.5%, about 7.75% or about 8% silicones by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and sub-ranges using any of the preceding values ​​as upper and lower limits. Non-silicone fatty compounds

[0046] The hair treatment compositions optionally comprise one or more fatty compounds other than silicones, although in at least some embodiments the compositions may be free or essentially free of non-silicone fatty compounds. As used herein, "fatty compound" means an organic compound insoluble in water at normal temperature (25°C) and atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg) (solubility less than 5% and such as less than 1% and further such as less than 0.1%). Without intending to be limited by theory, the non-silicone fatty compounds surprisingly impart stability to the compositions, particularly over time and with respect to texture and appearance.

[0047] Fatty compounds that may be selected include, for example, linear or branched hydrocarbons, fatty alcohols, fatty acid esters, fatty alcohol esters, oils such as mineral, vegetable, animal and non-silicone synthetic oils, and waxes such as vegetable waxes, although it is contemplated that one or more of the foregoing may be excluded from hair treatment compositions.

[0048] Non-limiting examples of linear or branched hydrocarbons that may be selected include polybutene, hydrogenated polyisobutene, polyisoprene, polydecenes such as hydrogenated polydecene, and / or linear, branched and / or cyclic alkanes that are optionally volatile, such as, for example, isohexadecane, isododecane, isodecane or isohexadecane.

[0049] Fatty alcohols that may be selected include, but are not limited to, alkoxylated or non-alkoxylated, saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched fatty alcohols. The fatty alcohol may be selected from, for example, C6-C30 alcohols, C8-C30 alcohols, C12-C30 alcohols, C9-C11 alcohols, C12-C13 alcohols, C12-C15 alcohols, C12-C16 alcohols, C14-C15 alcohols, or C12-C22 alcohols, arachidyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, caprylic alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, coconut alcohol, decyl alcohol, hydrogenated tallow alcohol, jojoba alcohol, lauryl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, palm alcohol, palm kernel alcohol, stearyl alcohol, tallow alcohol, tridecyl alcohol, or combinations of two or more of these.

[0050] Non-limiting examples of fatty acids that may be used include optionally branched and / or unsaturated fatty acids such as myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, behenic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, isostearic acid, or mixtures of two or more thereof.

[0051] As used herein, vegetable oils are oils derived from a plant, e.g., oils from seeds or fruits. Non-limiting examples of vegetable oils include coconut oil, soybean oil, canola oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, linseed oil, palm kernel oil, tung oil, jatropha oil, mustard oil, camelina oil, stinkweed oil, castor oil, wheat germ oil, apricot kernel oil, pistachio oil, poppy seed oil, pine oil, avocado oil, hazelnut oil, grapeseed oil, rapeseed oil, cade oil, peach kernel oil, coffee, jojoba oil, or a mixture of two or more of these.In some embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes apricot kernel oil and / or soybean oil.

[0052] Non-limiting examples of waxes that may be used include beeswax, hydrogenated olive alkyl esters, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, ouricoury wax, Japan wax, cork fiber wax or sugarcane wax, rice wax, rice bran wax, montan wax, paraffin wax, lignite wax or microcrystalline wax, ceresin or ozokerite, hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides / palm glycerides, palm butter, sumac wax, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel wax, theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, siliconyl candellila wax, China wax, cetyl palmitate, lanolin, gum lake, spermaceti, cetyl esters, hydrogenated castor wax; triglyceride esters such as tribehenin (glyceryl tribehenate);synthetic waxes such as hydrocarbon waxes and polyethylene waxes obtained by the polymerization or copolymerization of ethylene, polypropylene waxes, or mixtures of two or more thereof. In some embodiments, the hair treatment composition includes candelilla wax. ;

[0053] In some preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise one or more vegetable oils. The hair treatment compositions in other preferred embodiments comprise one or more non-silicone fatty compounds selected from oleyl alcohol, lauryl alcohol, candelilla wax, apricot oil and / or soybean oil.

[0054] The total amount of non-silicone fatty compounds may vary but is typically up to about 10%, such as from about 0.01% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.25% to about 5%, or from about 0.5% to about 5%, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the total amount of non-silicone fatty compounds may range from about 0.1% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 9%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 7%, from about 0.1% to about 6%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.1% to about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, from about 0.5% to about 9%, from about 0.5% to about 8%, from about 0.5% to about 7%, from about 0.5% to about 6%, from about 0.5% to about 5%, from about 0.5% to about 4%, from about 0.5% to about 5%, from about 0.5% to about 4%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, from about 0.5% to about 9%, from about 0.5% to about 8%, from about 0.5% to about 7%, from about 0.5% to about 6 ... % to about 3%, from about 0.5% to about 2%, from about 0.5% to about 1%,from about 1% to about 10%, from about 1% to about 9%, from about 1% to about 8%, from about 1% to about 7%, from about 1% to about 6%, from about 1% to about 5%, from about 1% to about 4%, from about 1% to about 3%, from about 1% to about 2%, from about 1.5% to about 10%, from about 1.5% to about 9%, from about 1.5% to about 8%, from about 1.5% to about 7%, from about 1.5% to about 6%, from about 1.5% to about 5%, from about 1.5% to about 4%, from about 1.5% to about 3%, from about 1.5% to about 2%, from about 2% to about 10%, from about 2% to about 9%, from about 2% to about 8%, from about 2% to about 7%, from about 2% to about 6%, from about 2% to about 5%, from about 2% to about 4%, from about 2% to about 3%, from about 2.5% to about 10%, from about 2.5% to about 9%, from about 2.5% to about 8%, from about 2.5% to about 7%, from about 2.5% to about 6%, from about 2.5% to about 5%, from about 2.5% to about 4%,from about 2.5% to about 3%, from about 3% to about 10%, from about 3% to about 9%, from about 3% to about 8%, from about 3% to about 7%, from about 3% to about 6%, from about 3% to about 5%, from about 3% to about 4%, from about 3.5% to about 10%, from about 3.5% to about 9%, from about 3.5% to about 8%, from about 3.5% to about 7%, from about 3.5% to about 6%, from about 3.5% to about 5%, from about 3.5% to about 4%, from about 4% to about 10%, from about 4% to about 9%, from about 4% to about 8%, from about 4% to about 7%, from about 4% to about 6%, from about 4% to about 5%, from about 4.5% to about 10%, from about 4.5% to about 9%, from about 4.5% to about 8%, from about 4.5% to about 7%, from about 4.5% to about 6%, or from about 4.5% to about 5%, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Polymers

[0055] In some embodiments, the hair treatment composition optionally further comprises a polymer, which may, for example, be a polymer thickener and / or a conditioning polymer, although in at least some embodiments the compositions may be free or substantially free of such polymers.

[0056] Polymers that may be selected include, in various embodiments, quaternary ammonium polymers and polysaccharide polymers. For example, useful polymers include cellulose and cellulose derivatives, such as, for example, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, methylhydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxybutylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose. Guars may also be selected, for example, hydroxypropyl guar, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, and guar hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride. Starches such as hydroxypropyl starch phosphate or potato starch (modified or unmodified) may also be selected. Polyquaterniums may also be included, e.g., polyquaternium-1, polyquaternium-2, polyquaternium-3, polyquaternium-4, polyquaternium-5, polyquaternium-6, polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-8, polyquaternium-9, polyquaternium-10, polyquaternium-11, polyquaternium-12,polyquaternium-13, polyquaternium-14, polyquaternium-15, polyquaternium-16, polyquaternium-17, polyquaternium-18, polyquaternium-19, polyquaternium-20, polyquaternium-21, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-23, polyquaternium-24, polyquaternium-25, polyquaternium-26, polyquaternium-27, polyquaternium-28, polyquaternium-29, polyquaternium-30, polyquaternium-40, polyquaternium-41, polyquaternium-42, polyquaternium-43, polyquaternium-44, polyquaternium-45, polyquaternium-46, polyquaternium-47, polyquaternium-48, polyquaternium-49, polyquaternium-50, polyquaternium-51, polyquaternium-52, polyquaternium-53, polyquaternium-54, polyquaternium-55, polyquaternium-56, polyquaternium-57, polyquaternium-58, polyquaternium-59, polyquaternium-60, polyquaternium-61, polyquaternium-62, polyquaternium-63, polyquaternium-64, polyquaternium-65, polyquaternium-66 et polyquaternium-67. De plus, des carbomères,which are hydrophilic polymers of acrylic acid crosslinked with polyalkenyl ethers or divinyl glycol or homopolymers of acrylic acid crosslinked with allyl ethers of sucrose or pentaerythritol, for example those available under the Carbopol 900 range (for example, Carbopol 954), may also be used. In some embodiments, the polymer is selected from polyvinylpyrrolidone and its copolymers, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) / vinyl acetate (PVP / VA) copolymer, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) / eicosene copolymer and PVP / hexadecene copolymer.

[0057] The total amount of polymers, for example thickening and / or conditioning polymers, may vary, but is typically up to about 15%, such as from about 0.01% to about 10%, from about 0.05% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 10%, or from about 0.25% to about 8% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. For example, the total amount of non-silicone fatty compounds may range from about 0.05% to about 10%, from about 0.05% to about 9%, from about 0.05% to about 8%, from about 0.05% to about 7%, from about 0.05% to about 6%, from about 0.05% to about 5%, from about 0.05% to about 4%, from about 0.05% to about 3%, from about 0.05% to about 2%, from about 0.05% to about 1%, from about 0.1% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 9%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 7%, from about 0.1% to about 6%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%,from about 0.1% to about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, from about 0.5% to about 9%, from about 0.5% to about 8%, from about 0.5% to about 7%, from about 0.5% to about 6%, from about 0.5% to about 5%, from about 0.5% to about 4%, from about 0.5% to about 3%, from about 0.5% to about 2%, from about 0.5% to about 1%, from about 1% to about 10%, from about 1% to about 9%, from about 1% to about 8%, from about 1% to about 7%, from about 1% to about 6%, from about 1% to about 5%, from about 1% to about 4%, from about 1% to about 3%, from about 1% to about 2%, from about 1.5% to about 10%, from about 1.5% to about 9%, from about 1.5% to about 8%, from about 1.5% to about 7%, from about 1.5% to about 6%, from about 1.5% to about 5%, from about 1.5% to about 4%, from about 1.5% to about 3%, from about 1.5% to about 2%, from about 2% to about 10%, from about 2% to about 9%,from about 2% to about 8%, from about 2% to about 7%, from about 2% to about 6%, from about 2% to about 5%, from about 2% to about 4%, from about 2% to about 3%, from about 2.5% to about 10%, from about 2.5% to about 9%, from about 2.5% to about 8%, from about 2.5% to about 7%, from about 2.5% to about 6%, from about 2.5% to about 5%, from about 2.5% to about 4%, from about 2.5% to about 3%, from about 3% to about 10%, from about 3% to about 9%, from about 3% to about 8%, from about 3% to about 7%, from about 3% to about 6%, from about 3% to about 5%, from about 3 % to about 4%, from about 3.5% to about 10%, from about 3.5% to about 9%, from about 3.5% to about 8%, from about 3.5% to about 7%, from about 3.5% to about 6%, from about 3.5% to about 5%, from about 3.5% to about 4%, from about 4% to about 10%, from about 4% to about 9%, from about 4% to about 8%, from about 4% to about 7%, from about 4% to about 6%,from about 4% to about 5%, from about 4.5% to about 10%, from about 4.5% to about 9%, from about 4.5%, % to about 8%, from about 4.5% to about 7%, from about 4.5% to about 6%, or from about 4.5% to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0058] In preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise at least one carbomer, and the total amount of carbomers is less than about 10%, such as less than about 7.5%, or less than about 5%, for example, from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight, such as from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.1% to about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, from about 0.25% to about 5%, from about 0.25% to about 4%, from about 0.25% to about 3% by weight, from about 0.25% to about 2%, or from about 0.25% to about 1% by weight, based on the weight of the composition. Pigments / Direct Dyes

[0059] It may be desirable to impart non-permanent color to the hair with hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure. Therefore, in some embodiments, the hair treatment compositions may optionally comprise one or more hair coloring agents selected from pigments and / or direct dyes. However, in at least some embodiments, the hair treatment compositions do not impart color to the hair and therefore do not contain pigments and / or direct dyes in an amount sufficient to alter the color of the hair. In some embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are free or substantially free of pigments and / or free or substantially free of direct dyes.

[0060] In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise one or more direct dyes selected from anionic direct dyes, cationic direct dyes, nonionic direct dyes, or mixtures of two or more thereof. For example, the direct dyes may be selected from nitrophenylenediamines, nitroaminophenols, azo dyes, anthraquinones, triarylmethane dyes, indophenols, and their salts. Direct dyes that are acid-base indicators may be selected.

[0061] Suitable anionic (acidic) direct dyes, for example, include Acid Yellow 1 (D&C Yellow 7, Citronine A, Ext. D&C Yellow No. 7, Japan Yellow 403, CI 10316, COLIPA No. B001), Acid Yellow 3 (COLIPA No. C 54, D&C Yellow No. 10, Quinoline Yellow, E104, Food Yellow 13), Acid Yellow 9 (CI 13015), Acid Yellow 17 (CI 18965), Acid Yellow 23 (COLIPA No. C. 29, Covacap Yellow W 1100 (LCW), Sicovit Tartrazine 85 E 102 (BASF), Tartrazine, Food Yellow 4, Japan Yellow 4, FD&C Yellow No. 5), Acid Yellow 36 (CI 13065), Acid Yellow 121 (CI 18690), Acid Orange 6 (CI 14270), Acid Orange 7 (2-Naphthol Orange, Orange II, CI 15510, D&C Orange 4, COLIPA No. C015), Acid Orange 10 (CI 16230; Sodium Orange G), Acid Orange 11 (CI 45370), Acid Orange 15 (CI 50120), Acid Orange 20 (CI 14600), Acid Orange 24 (BROWN 1; CI 20170; KATSU201; Sodium Salt Free; Brown No. 201; RESORCIN BROWN; ACID ORANGE 24; Japan Brown 201; D&C Brown No. 1), Acid Red 14 (CI 14720), Acid Red 18 (E124, Red 18; CI 16255), Acid Red 27 (E 123, CI 16185, Red C 46, Echtrot Red D, FD&C Red No.2, Food Red 9, Naphthalo Red S), Acid Red 33 (Red 33, Fuchsia Red, D&C Red 33, CI 17200), Acid Red 35 (CI18065), Acid Red 51 (CI 45430, Pyrosine B, Tetraiodofluorescein, Eosin J, Iodeosin), Acid Red 52 (CI 45100, Food Red 106, Solar Rhodamine B, Rhodamine B Acid, Red No. 106 Pontacyl Brilliant Rose), Acid Red 73 (CI 27290), Acid Red 87 (Eosin, CI 45380), Acid Red 92 (D&C Red 104; AKA231; Red 28; SUREDYE Red; 11969; PHLOXINE Red; CI 45405; CI 45410; EOSIN B); Acid Red 95 (CI 45425, Erythrosine, Erythrosine Simacide Y), Acid Red 184 (CI 15685), Acid Red 195; Pigment Red 57:1 (E180; D & CRED7 CI 15850; Rubine 4BN; CI 15850:1; Pigment Red 57; Litholrubin BK; Litholrubin RB; Litholrubin BCA; Litholrubin B); Acid Flap 43 (Jarocol Violet 43, ext.D&C Violet No. 2, CI 60730, COLIPA No. C063), Acid Violet 49 (CI 42640), Acid Violet 50 (CI 50325), Acid Blue 1 (Patent Blue, CI 42045), Acid Blue 3 (Patent Blue V, CI 42051), Acid Blue 7 (CI 42080), Acid Blue 104 (CI 42735), Acid Blue 9 (E 133, Patent Blue AE, Starch Blue AE, Eryoglaucine A, CI 42090, CI 42095), Acid Blue 62 (CI 62045), Acid Blue 74 (E 132, CI 73015), Acid Blue 80 (CI 61585), Acid Green 3 (CI 42085, Food Green 1), Acid Green 5 (CI 42095), Acid Green 9 (CI 42100), Acid Green 22 (CI 42170), Acid Green 25 (CI 61570, Japan Green 201, D&C Green No.5), Acid Green 50 (Acid Green Brilliant BS, CI 44090, Acid Green Brilliant BS, E 142), Acid Black 1 (Black No. 401, Naphthalene Black 10B, Amido Black 10B, CI 20470, COLIPA No. B15), Acid Black 52 (CI 15711), Food Yellow 8 (CI 14270), Food Blue 5, D&C Yellow 8, D&C Green 5, D&C Orange 10, D&C Orange 11, D&C Red 21, D&C Red 27, D&C Red 33, D&C Brown 1, Bromophenol Blue, Tetrabromophenol Blue, and mixtures of two or more of these.

[0062] Non-limiting examples of suitable cationic (basic) dyes include, for example, Basic Blue 6 (CLNo. 51 175), Basic Blue 7 (CLNo. 42 595), Basic Blue 9 (CLNo. 52 015), Basic Blue 26 (CLNo. 44 045), Basic Blue 41 (CL No. 11 154), Basic Blue 99 (CLNo. 56 059), HC Blue 15, HC Blue 16 (blue quat bromide), Cationic Blue 347, Basic Brown 4 (CLNo. 21 010), Basic Brown 16 (CL No. 12 250), Basic Brown 17 (CLNo. 12 251), Natural Brown 7 (CLNo. 75 500), Basic Green 1 (CLNo. 42 040), Basic Red 2 (CLNo.50 240), Basic Red 22 (CL No. 11 055), Basic Red 51, Basic Red 76 (CLNo. 12 245), Basic Violet 1. (CI-No. 42 535), Basic Violet 2, Basic Violet 3 (CI-No. 42 555), Basic Violet 10 (CI-No. 45 170), Basic Violet 14 (CI-No. 42 510), Basic Yellow 57 (CI-No. 12 719), Basic Yellow 87, Basic Orange 31, and mixtures of two or more of these.

[0063] Non-limiting examples of non-ionic direct dyes that may be used include HC Yellow 2, HC Yellow 4, HC Yellow 5, HC Yellow 6, HC Yellow 12, HC Orange 1, Disperse Orange 3, HC Red 1, HC Red 3, HC Red 7, HC Red 10, HC Red 11, HC Red 13, HC Red BN, HC Blue 2, HC Blue 11, HC Blue 12, HC Blue 15, Disperse Blue 3, HC Violet 1, Disperse Violet 1, Disperse Violet 4, Disperse Black 9, 1,4-diamino-2-nitrobenzene, 2-amino-4-nitrophenol, 1,4-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-amino-2-nitrobenzene, 3-nitro-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenol, 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-4,6-dinitrophenol, 4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitro-1-methylbenzene, l-amino-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-5-chloro-2-nitrobenzene, 4-amino-3-nitrophenol, l-(2'-ureidoethyl)amino-4-nitrobenzene, 2-[(4-amino-2-nitro phenyl)amino]benzoic acid, 4-[(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-3-nitrophenol, 4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine, 6-nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxaline, 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, picramic acid and its salts, N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine, 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol, 4-ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol, and mixtures of two or more of these.

[0064] In other embodiments, the hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure may further comprise one or more pigments. The pigments may be coated or uncoated.

[0065] By way of non-limiting example, azo pigments containing one or more azo groups may be selected from those of formula A—N=N—B, wherein A is selected from optionally substituted (hetero)aryl, B is selected from optionally substituted (hetero)aryl or -CH[C(O)—R]—C(O)—XI—A', and A' represents optionally substituted (hetero)aryl and R represents hydrogen or (C1-C6)alkyl, wherein the groups A, A', and B may optionally be (hetero)aryls that do not contain any solubilizing groups such as —SO3H or —COOH. Examples of useful pigments may, for example, include monoazo pigments such as B-naphthols, monoazopyrrolones, benzimidazolone pigments; diazo pigments such as diazodiarylide and bis(N-acetoacetarylide) pigments; triazo and tetraazo pigments. Azometallic complex pigments may also be mentioned.

[0066] In still other exemplary embodiments, other pigments such as isoindolinone and isoindoline pigments, phthalocyanine pigments; quinacridone pigments; perinone pigments; perylene pigments; anthraquinone pigments such as hydroxyanthraquinone pigments; aminoanthraquinone pigments including acylaminoanthraquinone and azoanthraquinone pigments; heterocyclic anthraquinones; polycarboxylic anthraquinone pigments, pyrantrone pigments; anthratrone pigments; diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) pigments; thiodigo pigments; dioxazine pigments; triphenylmethane pigments; quinophthalone pigments; or fluorescent pigments may be selected.

[0067] In still other embodiments, carbon black, titanium oxide, chromium oxide, D&C or FD&C type pigments and their lakes, and in particular those known as D&C Blue No. 4, D&C Brown No. 1, FD&C Green No. 3, D&C Green No. 5, D&C Green No. 6, FD&C Green No. 8, D&C Orange No. 4, D&C Orange No. 5, D&C Orange No. 10, D&C Orange No. 11, FD&C Red No. 4, D&C Red No. 6, D&C Red No. 7, D&C Red No. 17, D&C Red No. 21, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 27, D&C Red No. 28, D&C Red No. 30, red D&C No. 31, D&C Red No. 33, D&C Red No. 34, D&C Red No. 36, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Red 40 Lake, D&C Violet No. 2, FD&C Blue No. 1, D&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Yellow No. 6, D&C Yellow No. 7, Ext. D&C Yellow No. 7, D&C Yellow No. 8, D&C Yellow No. 10, or D&C Yellow No. 11 can be chosen.

[0068] In various embodiments, the hair coloring agent(s) present are limited to direct dyes. In other embodiments, the hair coloring agent(s) present are limited to pigments. In still other embodiments, the hair coloring agent(s) present include combinations of direct dyes and pigments. In preferred embodiments, the hair coloring compositions do not include oxidative dyes, i.e., the hair treatment compositions are free or essentially free of oxidative dye compounds.

[0069] Optionally, the total amount of pigments and / or direct dyes in the hair treatment compositions ranges from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight, for example from about 0.01% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 10%, from about 0.001% to about 5%, from about 0.01% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.001% to about 4%, from about 0.01% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.001% to about 3%, from about 0.01% to about 3%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.001% to about 2.5%, from about 0.01% to about 2.5%, 0.1% to about 2.5%, from about 0.001% to about 2%, from about 0.01% to about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 2%, from about 0.001% to about 1.5%, from about 0.01% to about 1.5%, from about 0.1% to about 1.5%, from about 0.001% to about 1%, from about 0.01% to about 1%, or from about 0.1% to about 1% by weight,of the total weight of the hair treatment composition. Solvents,

[0070] The hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure comprise at least one solvent. The solvent may be selected from water, non-aqueous solvents or combinations thereof. The total amount of solvent is generally less than about 98%, for example may range from about 10% to about 95% by weight, relative to the total weight of the hair treatment composition.In preferred embodiments, the total amount of solvent may range from about 20% to about 90%, from about 20% to about 85%, from about 20% to about 75%, from about 20% to about 70%, from about 20% to about 65%, from about 20% to about 60%, from about 20% to about 55%, from about 30% to about 90%, from about 30% to about 85%, from about 30% to 75%, from about 30% to about 70%, from about 30% to about 65%, from about 30% to about 60%, from about 30% to about 55%, from about 40% to about 90%, from about 40% to about 85%, from about 40% to about 75%, from about 40% to about 70%, from about 40% to about 65%, about 40% to about 60%, about 40% to about 55%, about 50% to about 90%, about 50% to about 85%, about 50% to 75%, about 50% to 70%, about 50% to about 65%, or about 50% to about 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

[0071] In some embodiments, the solvent comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of water. In some embodiments, the total amount of water ranges from about 30% to about 95%, from about 50% to about 90% by weight, or from about 60% to about 85% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

[0072] In preferred embodiments, the solvent comprises at least one non-aqueous solvent. For example, non-aqueous solvents that may be used include C1-4 alcohols, fatty alcohols, fatty ethers, fatty esters, polyols, glycols, vegetable oils, mineral oils, liposomes, laminar lipid materials, or combinations thereof.Other non-limiting examples of useful non-aqueous solvents include alkanediols or alkanetriols such as glycerin, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, trimethylolpropane, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, pentaethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 2-butene-1,4-diol, 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-pentanediol, and 4-methyl-1,2-pentanediol; alkyl alcohols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms such as ethanol, methanol, butanol, propanol, and isopropanol; glycol ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, . ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, 1-methyl-l-methoxybutanol, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, propylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, propylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monoethyl ether, dipropylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether and dipropylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether; 2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, l,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, formamide, acetamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, sorbit, sorbitan, acetin, diacetin, triacetin, sulfolane, or combinations thereof.

[0073] Optionally, the total amount of non-aqueous solvents in the composition may range from about 0.1% to about 20%, such as from about 0.5% to about 18%, from about 1% to about 15%, or from about 5% to about 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0074] In some preferred embodiments, the solvent comprises water and at least one non-aqueous solvent. In some embodiments, the composition comprises water and at least one non-aqueous solvent selected from propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, glycerin and / or PPG-2 butyl ether. pH adjusters

[0075] The hair treatment composition is generally acidic, and may range from about 2 to about 7, such as from about 2.5 to about 6.5, from about 3 to about 5, from about 3 to about 4.5, or from about 3.5 to about 4.5. In some embodiments, the composition has a pH value strictly less than 7, such as strictly less than 6 or strictly less than 5, for example, from about 2 to no more than 6, from about 2 to no more than 5.5, from about 2 to no more than 5, from about 2.5 to no more than 6, from about 2.5 to no more than 5.5, from about 2.5 to no more than 5, from about 3 to no more than 6, from about 3 to no more than 5.5, or from about 3 to no more than 5. In various embodiments, the hair treatment compositions have a pH of about 2.5, about 2.6, about 2.7, about 2.8, about 2.9, about 3.0, about 3.1, about 3.2, about 3.3, about 3.4, about 3.5, about 3.6, about 3.7, about 3.8, about 3.9, about 4.0, about 4.1, about 4.2, about 4.3, about 4.4, about 4.5, about 4.6, about 4.7, about 4.8, about 4.9, or about 5.0, or can be in any range from about 2.5 to about 5.0, using any of the previous values ​​as lower and upper limits.

[0076] Therefore, the composition may optionally comprise one or more pH adjusters such as hydrochloric acid, (ortho)phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, boric acid or carboxylic acids such as acetic acid, lactic acid or citric acid, or sulfonic acid, or salts of any of of the foregoing. The pH adjuster(s) may be present in an amount necessary to correct the pH of the composition to the desired pH, such as up to about 1%, up to about 0.5%, up to about 0.1%, or from about 0.001% to about 1%, from about 0.01% to about 1%, or from about 0.01% to about 0.5% by weight of the first composition. Amino acids and aminosulfonic acids

[0077] The hair treatment composition may optionally comprise at least one amino acid and / or at least one aminosulfonic acid, although in at least some embodiments, the compositions are free or essentially free of amino acids and / or aminosulfonic acids. Salts of amino acids and aminosulfonic acids may also be selected, and are expressly included whether or not indicated.

[0078] Amino acids that may be selected include, for example, alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, and valine. Examples of aminosulfonic acids include aminomethane sulfonic acid, 2-aminoethane sulfonic acid (taurine), aminopropane sulfonic acid, aminobutane sulfonic acid, aminohexane sulfonic acid, aminoisopropyl sulfonic acid, aminododecyl sulfonic acid, aminobenzene sulfonic acid, aminotoluene sulfonic acid, sulfanilic acid, chlorosulfanilic acid, diamino benzene sulfonic acid, amino phenol sulfonic acid, amino propyl benzene sulfonic acid, and aminohexyl benzene sulfonic acid.In some embodiments, the hair treatment compositions comprise at least one amino acid and at least one aminosulfonic acid. In preferred embodiments, the composition comprises arginine, serine, and / or taurine. For example, in some embodiments, arginine, serine, and / or taurine are the only amino acids and aminosulfonic acids present in the hair treatment compositions.

[0079] Optionally, the total amount of amino acid(s) and / or sulfonic amino acid(s) may range from about 0.001% to about 5%, such as from about 0.005% to about 3%, or from about 0.01% to about 2% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair color composition. For example, in some embodiments, the total amount of the at least one amino acid and / or aminosulfonic acid may range from about 0.05% to about 5%, from about 0.05% to about 4%, from about 0.05% to about 3%, from about 0.05% to about 2.5%, from about 0.05% to about 2%, from about 0.05% to about 1.5%, from about 0.05% to about 1%, from about 0.05% to about 0.5%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 3%, from about 0.1% to about 2.5%, from about 0.1% at about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 1.5%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, or from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair color composition. Additional components

[0080] The composition according to the disclosure may optionally comprise any auxiliary or additional components suitable for use in hair treatment compositions. Such components may include, but are not limited to, dyes / pigments for coloring the composition, film-forming agents, humectants, fillers, structuring agents, propellants, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, antioxidants or reducing agents, penetrants, sequestrants, perfumes, buffers, dispersants, ceramides, vitamins (e.g., tocopherol), preservatives, opacifiers, sunscreen agents, and antistatic agents, although it is understood that the composition may be free or substantially free of any of the foregoing.

[0081] In various embodiments, the additional components may each be present in the hair treatment compositions in an amount ranging from about 0.001% to about 10%, such as from about 0.01% to about 5%, from about 0.01% to about 4%, from about 0.01% to about 3%, from about 0.01% to about 2%, from about 0.01% to about 1%, from about 0.01% to about 0.75%, from about 0.01% to about 0.5%, from about 0.01% to about 0.4%, from about 0.01% to about 0.3%, from about 0.01% to about 0.2%, from about 0.01% to about 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.For example, in some embodiments, the compositions may comprise at least one hydrogen peroxide stabilizer, wherein the total amount of hydrogen peroxide stabilizers ranges from about 0.001% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.01% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.01% to about 3%, more preferably from about 0.01% to about 1.5%, most preferably from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. As a further example, the compositions may comprise at least one antioxidant, wherein the total amount of antioxidants ranges from about 0.001% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.01% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.01% to about 3%, more preferably from about 0.01% to about 1.5%, most preferably from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0082] The hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure may be in any form, but are advantageously in the form of a cream, gel, cream-gel, emulsion or lotion. In various embodiments, the compositions may have a viscosity ranging from about 1000 mPa-s to about 5000 mPa-s, such as about 2000 mPa-s to about 4000 mPa-s, about 2500 mPa-s to about 3750 mPa-s, about 2750 mPa-s to about 3500 mPa-s, or about 3000 mPa-s to about 3250 mPa-s, when measured at 25°C, 200 rpm for 30 seconds using an M3 spindle (Rheomat 180).

[0083] In preferred embodiments, the hair treatment compositions are compositions for imparting shine (and optionally non-permanent color) to hair. For example, the hair treatment compositions may be compositions for imparting shine (and optionally non-permanent color) to hair that has been previously dyed or bleached. In addition, the hair treatment compositions are in "ready-to-use" or "all-in-one" form, in that they do not need to be mixed with a separate composition before use.The ready-to-use compositions are surprisingly stable over time even though they contain hydrogen peroxide, in that they exhibit no or minimal change in viscosity and / or degradation of hydrogen peroxide for at least one day (24 hours), at least two days (48 hours), at least three days (72 hours), at least one week, at least two weeks, at least four weeks, at least eight weeks, or even at least six months when stored at 4°C, 25°C, 37°C, or 45°C. For example, the hair treatment composition may exhibit less than 10%, such as less than 8%, less than 5%, or even less than 3% change in hydrogen peroxide content and / or viscosity (measured at 25°C, 200 rpm for 30 seconds using an M3 spindle (Rheomat 180)) when stored at a particular temperature for a particular period of time. II. Procedures.

[0084] The disclosure further relates to methods of using the compositions described herein to treat hair by applying the compositions to the hair. Hair treated with the compositions surprisingly demonstrates improved shine, conditioning, smooth texture, strength, ease of detangling or combing, less frizz and / or looks and feels healthier than hair not treated with the compositions.

[0085] The hair treatment compositions may be applied to wet, damp, or dry hair. In some embodiments, it is preferable to apply the composition to dry or substantially dry hair, and in other embodiments, it is preferable to apply the composition to wet or damp hair. For example, it may be particularly beneficial to apply the hair treatment compositions to hair that has recently been chemically reshaped (e.g., by straightening or permanent waving), lightened, highlighted, and / or dyed. For example, a salon service where the Hair that is chemically reshaped, lightened, highlighted, and / or dyed may include a subsequent step of applying a hair treatment composition to the hair during the same visit. For example, hair may be treated with a hair treatment composition according to the disclosure within about 6 hours or less, such as about 4 hours or less, about 2 hours or less, about 1 hour or less, or about 30 minutes or less, following a chemical reshaping, lightening, and / or dyeing service.

[0086] In some embodiments, the hair may be treated with a composition that imparts alkalinity to the hair immediately or substantially immediately before being treated with a composition according to the disclosure. Thus, in some embodiments, the hair to which a hair treatment composition is applied is alkaline. Such treatment may be beneficial in both lowering the pH of the hair and imparting shine (and optionally non-permanent color) to the hair. By way of non-limiting example, the hair may have undergone a chemical treatment such as a bleaching, oxidative dyeing, permanent waving, relaxing and / or straightening process, and optionally rinsed, immediately or substantially immediately before applying a composition according to the disclosure to the hair.In such embodiments, the pre-chemical treatment process would be understood to leave the hair in an alkaline state, even after rinsing the chemical treatment composition from the hair. However, since the hair treatment compositions of the disclosure are generally acidic, treating alkaline hair with such hair treatment compositions has the benefit of lowering the pH of the hair, while simultaneously imparting shine (and optionally non-permanent color) to the hair.

[0087] While not intended to be limited by theory, it is believed that such a method of treating hair may also be beneficial when certain direct dyes are included in the hair treatment composition, for example, those that impart different colors at different pH values ​​(e.g., dyes that are considered acid-base indicators), in order to achieve a desired hair color. As a non-limiting example, tetrabromophenol blue is known to impart a yellow color below a pH of about 4.5-4.6, and a blue color above this value. Therefore, if a blue hair color is desired, a hair treatment composition according to the disclosure comprising tetrabromophenol blue may be applied to alkaline hair.

[0088] As another example, a treatment with a composition according to the disclosure may be a separate and stand-alone treatment that a consumer may seek. in order to "refresh" the appearance of the hair between chemical reshaping, lightening, and / or dyeing services. For example, the hair may be treated with a hair treatment composition according to the disclosure more than about 24 hours, such as more than about 48 hours, more than about 72 hours, more than about one week, more than about two weeks, or more than about one month after such a chemical reshaping, lightening, and / or oxidative dyeing service. Such treatments may provide the hair with a shiny, healthy look and / or feel, despite having been subjected to one or more harsh chemical treatments.

[0089] In some embodiments, the hair treatment composition may be applied to wet hair, for example, hair that has just been washed and / or rinsed.However, it should be understood that the hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure are not cleansing compositions, i.e., the compositions are not shampoos, and the methods are not methods of cleansing hair.

[0090] The compositions according to the disclosure are generally considered to be rinse-out compositions, however it should be understood that any method of removing the composition from the treated hair is contemplated. Thus, the composition may be removed from the treated hair after a desired exposure time, for example the hair may be rinsed with water.

[0091] A particularly surprising aspect of the disclosure is that the treatment or "processing" time required to impart the advantageous benefits described herein to the treated hair is generally less than that required for other conditioning, shine-enhancing, etc. compositions. For example, although the processing time required for similar compositions is generally 15 or 20 minutes, the compositions according to the disclosure impart the same or even better properties to the hair in about 10 minutes or less, such as about 5 minutes or less.Therefore, the methods according to the disclosure may include a dwell time of less than 20 minutes, for example at least about 15 seconds such as at least about 30 seconds or at least about 1 minute, to less than about 15 minutes, such as less than about 12 minutes, less than about 10 minutes, less than about 8 minutes, less than about 6 minutes, for example no more than about 5 minutes. In preferred embodiments, the exposure time is less than about 15 minutes, for example, it may range from about 1 minute to about 15 minutes, from about 2 minutes to about 12 minutes, from about 5 minutes to about 10 minutes, from about 1 minute to about 10 minutes, from about 1 minute to about 8 minutes, from about 1 minute to about 5 minutes, from about 2 minutes to about 10 minutes, from about 2 minutes to about 8 minutes, from about 2 minutes to about 5 minutes, . from about 3 minutes to about 10 minutes, from about 3 minutes to about 8 minutes, or from about 3 minutes to about 5 minutes.

[0092] In various embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating hair, methods of adding shine to hair, methods of improving the appearance and / or feel of hair, methods of improving the manageability and / or combability of hair, methods of reducing the occurrence of split ends, and / or methods of non-permanently changing the color of hair comprising applying an effective amount of a composition according to the disclosure to the hair and leaving the composition on the hair for a processing time ranging from at least about 15 seconds such as at least about 30 seconds or at least about 1 minute to about 15 minutes, from at least about 15 seconds such as at least about 30 seconds or at least about 1 minute to about 12 minutes,of at least about 15 seconds such as at least about 30 seconds or at least about 1 minute to about 10 minutes, of at least about 15 seconds such as at least about 30 seconds or at least about 1 minute to about 8 minutes, of at least about 15 seconds such as at least about 30 seconds or at least about 1 minute to about 5 minutes, of about 2 minutes to about 15 minutes, of about 2 minutes to about 12 minutes, of about 2 minutes to about 10 minutes, of about 2 minutes to about 8 minutes, or of about 2 minutes to about 5 minutes, or for about 30 seconds, for about 1 minute, for about 2 minutes, for about 3 minutes, for about 4 minutes, for about 5 minutes, for about 6 minutes, for about 7 minutes, for about 8 minutes, for about 9 minutes, or for about 10 minutes, and then removing the composition from the hair, by example when rinsing hair. ,

[0093] Such a reduced processing time is considered particularly advantageous in that it may reduce or minimize damage to the hair caused by the processing process, as well as minimize any unintended lightening of the hair color caused by the processing process. Thus, in certain embodiments according to the disclosure, the methods are those described which do not visibly lighten or enhance the color of the hair. III. Necessary

[0094] The disclosure further relates to kits. The kits according to the disclosure comprise at least one, such as at least two, compartments or containers, and optionally further comprise instructions.

[0095] In various embodiments, a first compartment or container comprises hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent, preferably in a solvent such as water, and a second compartment or container comprises a composition as described herein other than hydrogen peroxide or the hydrogen peroxide generating agent. For example, a second compartment or container may comprise a composition comprising at least one surfactant selected from anionic and / or nonionic surfactants, at least one silicone compound, at least one non-silicone fatty compound, optionally at least one polymer, optionally at least one hydrogen peroxide stabilizing compound, optionally at least one antioxidant, optionally at least one amino and / or aminosulfonic acid, and at least one solvent.

[0096] In other embodiments, a first compartment or container comprises a hair care or treatment composition such as a shampoo or conditioner composition, and a second compartment or container comprises a composition as described herein.

[0097] The kits may be in any shape and include any type of compartments or containers. For example, one useful kit may be a dual-chamber device that is configured to dispense amounts of compositions from each chamber upon activation. Other useful kits may include ampoules. It is to be understood that the type of kit is not limited.

[0098] Having described in detail the numerous embodiments of the present invention, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosure defined in the appended claims. Further, it should be appreciated that all examples of the present disclosure, while illustrating numerous embodiments of the disclosure, are provided by way of non-limiting examples and therefore should not be construed as limiting the various aspects thus illustrated. It should be understood that all definitions herein are provided for the present disclosure only.

[0099] In the present application, the use of the singular includes the plural, unless specifically indicated otherwise. The singular forms "a", "an", "the", "the" and "at least one" are understood to encompass the plural as well as the singular, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The expression "one or more" means "at least one" and therefore includes individual components as well as mixtures / combinations. Similarly, the expression "one of their salts" also concerns "their salts". Thus, when the disclosure refers to "an element selected from the group consisting of A, B, C, D, E, F, a salt thereof or mixtures thereof", it indicates that one or more of A, B, C, D and F may be included, that 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 that a mixture of any two of A, B, C, D, E, F, a salt of A, a salt of B, a salt of C, a salt of D, a salt of E and a salt of F may be included.

[0100] The expression "and / or" should be understood to include both the conjunctive and the disjunctive. For example, "amino acids and / or their salts" means "amino acids and their salts" as well as "amino acids or their salts", and expressly covers either.

[0101] As used herein, the term "salts" 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, however, is not limiting. Salts also include a dissociated form of a compound, for example, in an aqueous solution.

[0102] As used herein, the expressions “and mixtures thereof,” “and mixtures of two or more thereof,” “and a mixture thereof,” “and a combination thereof,” “and a combination thereof,” “or mixtures thereof,” “or a mixture thereof,” “or combinations thereof,” and “or combinations of two or more thereof,” “or a combination thereof,” and the like are used interchangeably to indicate that the list of components immediately preceding the expression, such as “A, B, C, D, or mixtures thereof,” means that the component(s) may be selected from A, B, C, D, from A + B, from A + B + C, from A + D, from A + C + D, etc., without limitation on their variations. Thus, the components may be used individually or in any combination thereof.

[0103] For the purposes of this disclosure, it should be noted that, to provide a more concise description, some of the quantitative expressions given herein are not qualified with the term "about." It is understood, whether the term "about" is used explicitly or not, that each quantity given herein is intended to refer to the actual value given, and is also intended to refer to the approximation to that given value that would be reasonably deduced based on ordinary skill in the art, including approximations due to experimental and / or measurement conditions for that given value, unless otherwise indicated.

[0104] All ranges and quantities set forth herein are intended to include subranges and quantities using any disclosed point as a bound, and all bounds are intended to be inclusive unless otherwise expressly stated. Thus, a range of "1% to 10%, such as 2% to 8%, such as 3% to 5%" is intended to encompass ranges of "1% to 8%," "1% to 5%," "2% to 10%," and so on. All numbers, quantities, ranges, etc. are intended to be modified by the term "about," whether or not expressly stated, unless otherwise expressly stated. Similarly, a given range of "about 1% to 10%" is intended to have its bounds at the times 1% and 10% modified by the term "about." The term "about" is used herein to indicate a difference of up to + / - 10% from the stated number, such as + / - 9%, + / - 8%, + / - 7%, + / - 6%, + / - 5%, + / - 4%, + / - 3%, + / - 2%, or + / - 1%. Similarly, all bounds of the ranges are understood to be individually disclosed, such that, for example, a range of 1:2 to 2:1 is understood to disclose both a 1:2 and a 2:1 ratio.

[0105] As used herein, if a component is described as being present "in an amount less than or equal to" a certain amount, it is intended that such component is in fact present in the composition, i.e., is present in an amount greater than 0%.

[0106] All quantities stated herein are relative to the amount of active ingredient unless otherwise stated.

[0107] All percentages, parts and ratios herein are based on the total weight of the compositions of the present disclosure, unless otherwise indicated.

[0108] As used herein, the term "applying a composition to the hair," and variations thereof, is intended to mean contacting the hair with at least one of the compositions of the disclosure in any manner. It may also mean contacting the hair in an effective amount.

[0109] “Revitalization” as used herein means the act of conferring on one or more hair fibers at least one property selected from combability, moisture retention, luster, shine and / or softness. The condition may be assessed by any means known in the art, such as, for example, measuring and comparing the combability of treated hair and untreated hair in terms of combing work-in (gm-in) and / or by consumer perception.

[0110] A "non-permanent" hair coloring composition or process as described herein is intended to mean a composition or process that does not employ oxidative hair dyes to alter the color of the hair.

[0111] The term "treat" (and its grammatical variations) as used herein refers to applying the compositions of the present disclosure to the surface of the hair. The term "treat" (and its grammatical variations) as used herein also refers to contacting the hair with the compositions of the present disclosure.

[0112] A "rinse-out" product refers to a composition such as a hair treatment composition that is removed from the hair after a processing time, e.g., rinsed and / or washed with water. At least a portion, and generally most, of the composition is removed from the hair.

[0113] The term "stable" as used herein means that the composition exhibits no more than a 10% change in hydrogen peroxide content and / or viscosity (measured at 25°C, 200 rpm for 30 seconds using an M3 spindle (Rheomat 180)) when stored at 25°C for a specified period of time.

[0114] “Volatile,” as used herein, means having a flash point less than about 100°C.

[0115] “Non-volatile,” as used herein, means having a flash point greater than about 100°C.

[0116] As used herein, all ranges provided are intended to include each specific range within the given ranges, as well as a combination of sub-ranges therein. Thus, a range of 1 to 5 specifically includes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as sub-ranges such as 2 to 5, 3 to 5, 2 to 3, 2 to 4, 1 to 4, etc.

[0117] Unless otherwise defined for any specific embodiment, 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. For example, the compositions may include less than about 4%, less than about 3%, less than about 2%, less than about 1.5%, less than about 1%, less than about 0.5%, less than about 0.1%, less than about 0.01%, less than about 0.001%, or less than about 0.0001% of the specified material.As such, it is contemplated that any component described herein for use in hair treatment compositions may be present in the compositions in amounts of less than about 5%, less than about 4%, less than about 3%, less than about 2%, less than about 1%, less than about 0.5%, less than about 0.1%, less than about 0.01%, less than about 0.001%, or less than about 0.0001%, and the composition will be considered "substantially free" of such material. A composition "free" of a component is intended to contain none of the specified components. However, it is understood that the terms "free" and "substantially free" refer to the amount of a component added to the composition, without including an amount of the component present in the composition as a minor component in a starting material.For example, a wax-free composition may not have a wax included as an intended component, but may nevertheless contain a pigment that is coated with a wax, because such a wax would be considered a minor component of the pigment material and would not be expected to provide benefits to the composition that would be expected by including a wax per se as an intended component.

[0118] Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is not intended that any method disclosed herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in any specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not expressly recited an order to be followed by its steps or is not specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it is not intended to infer any particular order therefrom.

[0119] The following examples serve to illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure without being limiting in nature. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made in the compositions and methods of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure cover modifications and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. EXAMPLES

[0120] The following examples are intended to be non-limiting and explanatory in nature only. In the Examples, unless otherwise indicated, the amounts are expressed as percentage by weight (% by weight) of active ingredients, relative to the total weight of the composition. Example 1#- hair treatment compositions

[0121] Hair treatment compositions IA to IJ according to the disclosure and comparative compositions C1 and C2 were prepared as shown in Tables 1-1 to 1-3. The pH of compositions IA to IJ and C2 was in the range of 3.5 to 4.5, and the pH of composition C1 was 9.3.

[0122] [Tables 1] IA IB IC 1D AMINO ACIDS AND / OR AMINO SULFONIC ACIDS 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27 CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 LAURYL ALCOHOL 0.35 0.37 0.35 0.52 MYRISTYL ALCOHOL 0.13 0.14 0.13 0.19 PPG-2 BUTYL ETHER 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 CETYL ALCOHOL 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.05 SILICONES (DIMETHICONE, AMODI METHICONE, PEG / PPG-4 / 12 DIMETHICONE) 3.61 3.61 3.96 3.61 GUAR HYDROXYPR OPYL-TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.18 0.23 0.15 DECETH-3 2.30 OLEYL ALCOHOL 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 COCAMIDE MIPA 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.70 COCO-BETAINE 0.20 0.21 0.20 0.23 LAURETH-2 2.20 2.30 2.20 C14-16 OLEFIN SODIUM SULFONATE 2.00 2.20 2.00 2.70 VEGETABLE OIL (APRICOT KERNEL AND / OR SOYBEAN OIL) 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 TRIDECETH-3, TRIDECETH-6 AND / OR TRIDECETH-10 0.18 0.18 0.20 0.18 PPG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE 0.27 0.24 0.27 0.30 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 SODIUM SULFITE 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 CARBOMER 0.59 0.59 0.59 0.49 PEG-100 STEARATE 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.02 STEARETH-6 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 ADDITIVES (vitamins, preservatives, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, pH adjusters, perfume) <3 <3 <3 <3 SOLVENTS (water and non-aqueous solvents) QS QS QS QS TABLE 1-1

[0123] [Tables2] 1E 1F IG 1H AMINO ACIDS AND / OR AMINOSULFONIC ACIDS 0.27 0.27 0.34 0.34 CAPRYLYL GLYCOL 0.60 0.60 CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 0.02 0.03 LAURYL ALCOHOL 0.52 0.52 MYRISTYL ALCOHOL 0.19 0.19 STEARYL ALCOHOL 2.00 2.00 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE 6.16 6.16 CETYL ESTERS 1.00 1.00 PPG-2 BUTYL ETHER 2.50 2.50 CETYL ALCOHOL 0.05 0.05 SILICONES (DIMETHICONE, AMODI METHICONE, PEG / PPG-4 / 12 DIMETHICONE) 3.60 3.60 0.80 1.46 OLEYL ALCOHOL 3.00 3.00 COCAMIDE MIPA 1.71 1.71 COCO-BETAINE 0.23 0.23 LAURETH-2 2.56 2.56 C14-16 OLEFIN SODIUM SULFONATE 2.67 2.67 CHLORIDE BEHENTRIMONIUM 1.58 1.58 VEGETABLE OIL (APRICOT KERNEL AND / OR SOYBEAN OIL) 1.01 1.01 0.10 0.10 TRIDECETH-3, TRIDECETH-5, TRIDECETH-6 AND / OR TRIDECETH-10 0.18 0.18 0.37 0.13 PPG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE 0.27 0.27 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 SODIUM SULFITE 0.25 0.25 CANDELILLA WAX 0.40 0.40 CARBOMER 0.49 0.59 PEG-100 STEARATE 0.02 0.02 STEARETH-6 0.02 0.02 POLYSORBATE 80 1.70 1.70 QUATERNIUM-87 2.50 2.50 ADDITIVES (vitamins, preservatives, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, <3 <3 <3 <3 pH adjusters, perfume) SOLVENTS (water and non-aqueous solvents) QS QS QS QS TABLE 1-2

[0124] [Tables3] HU Cl C2 AMINO ACIDS AND / OR AMINO SULFONIC ACIDS 0.27 0.27 0.50 0.27 CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 0.02 0.02 LAURYL ALCOHOL 0.41 0.41 1.73 0.41 MYRISTYL ALCOHOL 0.15 0.15 0.63 0.15 ETHANOLAMINE 0.35 PPG-2 BUTYL ETHER 2.50 2.50 5.00 2.50 CETYL ALCOHOL 0.04 0.04 0.15 0.04 SILICONES (DIMETHICONE, AMODI METHICONE, PEG / PPG-4 / 12 DIMETHICONE) 3.61 3.61 1.50 3.61 GUAR HYDROXYPR OPYL-TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.15 0.15 0.15 DECETH-3 8.10 OLEYL ALCOHOL 3.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 COCAMIDE MIPA 1.71 1.71 6.50 1.71 COCO-BETAINE 0.23 0.23 0.75 0.23 LAURETH-2 2.56 2.56 2.56 C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE SODIUM 2.40 2.40 9.00 2.40 VEGETABLE OIL (APRICOT KERNEL AND / OR SOYBEAN OIL) 1.01 1.01 1.01 TRIDECETH-3, TRIDECETH-6 AND / OR TRIDECETH-10 0.18 0.18 0.18 PPG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE 0.27 0.27 0.90 0.27 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 1.00 3.00 SODIUM SULFITE 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.25 CARBOMER 0.50 0.50 0.50 PEG-100 STEARATE 0.02 0.02 0.02 STEARETH-6 0.02 0.02 0.02 ADDITIVES (plant extracts, vitamins, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, pH adjusters, perfume, preservatives) <2 <2 <2 <2 SOLVENTS (water and non-aqueous solvents) QS QS QS QS TABLE 1-3

[0125] Example 2- Evaluation of shine and revitalization performances

[0126] The following half-head studies were conducted by a panel of experts using volunteers with previously bleached and / or colored hair.

[0127] Example 2A - Comparative studies: Shine and cosmetic benefits

[0128] Three comparative studies were conducted comparing a commercially available shine treatment with hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure. First, the hair of all volunteers was shampooed, rinsed, and towel-dried. Then, composition Cl, which is a commercially available product for imparting shine to hair, was mixed with a 6.7 V aqueous hydrogen peroxide developer to provide a mixture (Clméhnw.) containing 1% hydrogen peroxide and having a pH of about 6.5. Study Protocols

[0129] Study 1: On three volunteers, one half of the hair was treated with composition IA and the other half of the hair was treated with Clméiange by applying equal amounts of the respective compositions to each half of the hair, massaging the hair in to coat the hair, and allowing the compositions to act on the hair. The hair treated with composition IA was rinsed after 5 minutes, while the hair treated with Clméiange was rinsed after 20 minutes according to the product instructions. The hair was then dried with a hair dryer.

[0130] Study 2: In three additional volunteers, one half of the hair was treated with the IA composition and the other half of the hair was treated with the Cl mixture by applying equal amounts of the respective compositions to each half of the hair, massaging it in to coat the hair, and allowing the compositions to act on the hair. The hair of each volunteer was rinsed after 5 minutes. The hair was then dried with a hair dryer.

[0131] Study 3: On two additional volunteers, one half of the hair was treated with composition 1E and the other half of the hair was treated with Clméiange by applying equal amounts of the respective compositions to each half of the hair, massaging the hair in to coat the hair, and allowing the compositions to act on the hair. The hair treated with composition 1E was rinsed after 5 minutes, while the hair treated with Clméiange was rinsed after 20 minutes. The hair was then dried with a hair dryer. Results

[0132] The experts evaluated the properties and feel of the hair while wet, during the drying process, and once dried. The experts concluded that hair treated with compositions IA and 1E was ranked at the same level or better than hair treated with composition Clméiange for its properties of ease of detangling / combing when wet, elasticity when wet, combability when dry, smooth texture when dry, shine when dry, frizz control when dry, and moisturized feel and reduced appearance of split ends on dry hair. This was observed both when composition C1 was rinsed out after 20 minutes, as directed on the package (Study 1), or after 5 minutes (Study 2).It was noted, for example, that in Study 2, hair treated with the IA composition exhibited significantly better combability and discipline with a shinier and smoother appearance than hair treated for the same duration with the Clméiange- composition.

[0133] In addition, the experts observed that hair treated with compositions IA and 1E was rated at the same level or better than hair treated with composition Cl for shine, which was also observed both when the composition Clange was rinsed out after 20 minutes, as indicated on the package (Study 1), or after 5 minutes (Study 2). It was noted, for example, in Study 2, that hair treated with composition IA had significantly more shine (rating of 5 out of 6) than hair treated for the same duration with composition Cl (rating of 2.5 out of 6). Example 2B#- Additional Gloss Study

[0134] An additional study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of hair treatment compositions comprising hydrogen peroxide in imparting shine to the hair. The compositions tested were identical except for the amounts of hydrogen peroxide present.

[0135] On two volunteers, one half of the hair was treated with composition II (1% hydrogen peroxide) or IJ (3% hydrogen peroxide), and the other half of the hair was treated with composition C2 (no hydrogen peroxide), by applying equal amounts of the respective compositions to each half of the hair, massaging it in to coat the hair, and leaving the compositions on the hair for 5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. The hair was then dried with a hair dryer.

[0136] Once the hair was dry, the experts evaluated the hair in terms of shine imparted. The experts concluded that hair treated with composition IJ had the greatest shine followed by hair treated with composition II, while hair treated with composition C2 did not demonstrate any appreciable shine compared to the hair before treatment.

[0137] The results of these studies demonstrate that hydrogen peroxide surprisingly imparts notable cosmetic benefits and shine to hair when the hair is treated with compositions and methods according to the disclosure. Surprisingly, hair color was not lightened in these studies, even with higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Example 3#- Stability studies

[0138] In order to evaluate the stability of the compositions according to the disclosure, the following studies were carried out. Compositions 3A and 3B were prepared as shown in Table 3-1, and evaluated in terms of viscosity and hydrogen peroxide content.

[0139] [Tables4] 3A 3B AMINO ACIDS AND / OR AMINO SULFONIC ACIDS 0.25 0.25 LAURYL ALCOHOL 0.86 0.86 MYRISTYL ALCOHOL 0.31 0.31 PPG-2 BUTYL ETHER 2.50 2.50 CETYL ALCOHOL 0.08 0.08 TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE 0.06 SODIUM SALICYLATE 0.04 PEG / PPG-4 / 12 DIMETHICONE 1.00 1.00 DECETH-3 4.05 4.05 OLEYL ALCOHOL 3.00 3.00 COCAMIDE MIPA 3.25 3.25 COCO-BETAINE 0.38 0.38 C14-16 OLEFIN SODIUM SULFONATE 4.50 4.50 PPG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE 0.45 0.45 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 1.00 1.00 TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE 0.04 SODIUM SULFITE 0.25 0.25 ERYTHORBIC ACID 0.20 0.20 POLOXAMER 184 0.60 0.60 ADDITIVES (perfumes, preservatives, pH regulators, antioxidants) <2 <2 Solvents (water and non-aqueous solvents) QS QS TABLE 3-1

[0140] Compositions 3A and 3B were identical except for the presence of hydrogen peroxide stabilizers in composition 3B.

[0141] Each composition was divided into four samples in individual containers, which were stored sealed at temperatures of 4°C, 25°C, 37°C or 45°C. Each sample was evaluated by reassessing the viscosity and hydrogen peroxide content at the periods indicated in Tables 3-2 and 3-3 below.

[0142] [Tables5] Time Temperature 3A 3B Initial 3147 3160 1 week 4 °C 3315 3361 25 °C 3302 3260 45 °C 3332 3332 4 weeks 4 °C 3365 3332 25 °C 3197 3260 45 °C 3017 2837 8 weeks 4 °C 3386 3382 25 °C 3315 3227 37 °C 2782 2715 45 °C 2954 2816

[0143] *measured at 200 rpm for 30 seconds using an M3 spindle (Rheomat 180)

[0144] TABLE 3-2 - Viscosity (mPa-s)*

[0145] [Tableauxô] Time Temperature 3A 3B Initial 1.022 1.082 1 week 4 °C 0.997 1.021 25 °C 1.025 1.052 45 °C 0.984 1.033 4 weeks 4 °C 0.997 1.042 25 °C 1.012 1.049 45 °C 0.921 1.001 8 weeks 4 °C 1.027 1.021 25 °C 0.988 0.982 37 °C 0.958 0.973 45 °C 0.860 0.989

[0146] TABLE 3-3 - Hydrogen peroxide content (%)

[0147] The stability studies of Tables 3-2 and 3-3 show that the hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure are surprisingly stable over an extended period of time, as demonstrated by what is considered minimal variation in viscosity and hydrogen peroxide content. The variations observed are considered to be within acceptable tolerances.

[0148] The results of the stability studies therefore demonstrate that hair treatment compositions containing silicone compounds, non-silicone fatty compounds and a combination of anionic and non-ionic surfactants surprisingly provide stability to the compositions despite the presence of hydrogen peroxide, even in the absence of hydrogen peroxide stabilizers.

[0149] Example 4 - Hair treatment / coloring compositions

[0150] Compositions 4A to 4E, which are hair treatment compositions according to the disclosure that include pigments and / or direct dyes for coloring the hair, were prepared as shown in Table 4-1.

[0151] [Tables?] 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E AMINO ACIDS AND / OR S AMINO SULFONIC ACIDS 0.27 0.27 0.25 0.27 0.27 PEG / PPG-4 / 12 DIMETHICONE 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 AMODIMETHICONE (and) TRIDECETH-6 (and) CE TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 DIMETHICONE (and) AMODIMETHICONE (and) TRIDECETH-10 (and) PEG-100 STEARATE (and) S TEARETH-6 (and) TRIDECETH-3 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 PPG-2 BUTYL ETHER 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 GUAR HYDROXYPROPYL-TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 OLEYL ALCOHOL 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 COCAMIDE MIPA 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45 COCO-BETAINE 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 LAURETH-2 2.20 2.20 2.20 2.20 2.20 C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE SODIUM 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 VEGETABLE OIL (APRICOT KERNEL AND / OR SOYBEAN OIL) 1.01 1.01 1.00 1.01 1.01 LAURYL ALCOHOL 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 PPG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 SODIUM SULFITE 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 CARBOMER 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 2-NITRO-5-GLYCERYL METHY LANILINE 0.004 0.005 HC BLUE NO. 2 0.063 0.240 , RED 28 0.048 EXT. VIOLET 2 0.100 0.500 0.330 HC BLUE NO. 15 0.001 0.002 BASIC VIOLET 2 0.003 TETRABROMOPHENOL BLUE 0.114 ADDITIVES (vitamins, preservatives, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, pH adjusters, perfume) <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 SOLVENTS (water and non-aqueous solvents) QS QS QS QS QS TABLE 4-1

[0152] Compositions 4A-4E may be used to provide beneficial benefits such as shine, softness, ease of combing / detangling, smooth texture, reduced frizz, etc., to the hair, while simultaneously providing non-permanent color to the hair.

[0153] Compositions 4F and 4G may also be prepared using the components and amounts shown in Table 4-2.

[0154] [Tables8] 4F 4G AMINO ACIDS AND / OR AMINO SULFONIC ACIDS S 1.50 0.15 AMODIMETHICONE AND / OR DIMETHICONE 4.50 1.00 PPG-2 BUTYL ETHER 2.50 2.50 HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE 0.50 1.00 MYRISTYL ALCOHOL 2.00 4.00 COCAMIDE MIPA 2.50 1.00 COCO-BETAINE 1.00 0.25 LAURETH-23 1.50 3.50 SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE 1.00 3.50 VEGETABLE OILS 2.00 0.25 LAURYL ALCOHOL 1.50 3.50 PEROXIDE HYDROGEN 4.50 1.00 SODIUM SULFITE 0.25 0.25 CARBOMER 0.25 2.00 RED 28 0.008 TETRABROMOPHENOL BLUE 0.100 0.100 ADDITIVES (vitamins, preservatives, hydrogen peroxide stabilizers, pH adjusters, perfume) <2 <2 Solvents (water and non-aqueous solvents) QS QS TABLE 4-2

[0155] Compositions 4F and 4G are also expected to provide beneficial benefits such as shine, softness, ease of combing / detangling, smooth texture, reduced frizz, etc., to the hair, while simultaneously providing non-permanent color to the hair.

[0156] Additionally, compositions 4E, 4F and 4G can be applied to hair that is alkaline to impart a blue or purple color to the hair.

[0157] The above data demonstrate that the compositions according to the disclosure provide unexpected advantageous cosmetic benefits to the hair such as shine, softness, ease of combing / detangling, reduction of frizz, etc., and require surprisingly less processing time to achieve such benefits. In addition, the hair treatment compositions are surprisingly stable despite the presence of hydrogen peroxide.

Claims

Claims

1. A hair treatment composition, comprising: a. hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide generating agent; b. at least one surfactant selected from anionic and / or non-ionic surfactants; c. at least one silicone compound; d. at least one non-silicone fatty compound; e. at least one polymer; f. optionally at least one hydrogen peroxide stabilizer; g. optionally at least one antioxidant; and h. at least one solvent, wherein the hair treatment composition is stable for at least 24 hours.

2. A hair treatment composition according to claim 1, comprising from about 0.5% to about 10%, preferably from about 1% to about 8%, more preferably from about 1% to about 6% of hydrogen peroxide and / or hydrogen peroxide generating agents by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

3. A hair treatment composition according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the total amount of surfactants is from about 0.01% to about 15%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 12%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 10%, most preferably from about 1% to about 8% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

4. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising at least one non-ionic surfactant chosen from sorbitol esters of C8-C24 fatty acids or their alkoxylated derivatives, ethoxylated fatty alcohols or fatty acid alkanolamides, and / or at least one anionic surfactant chosen from sodium olefin sulfonates.

5. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the total amount of silicone compounds ranges from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, more preferably from about 1% to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

6. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the total amount of non-silicone fatty compounds ranges from about 0.01% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, most preferably from about 1% to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

7. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising at least one additional component selected from amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, amino acids, aminosulfonic acids, or combinations thereof, preferably at least one amino acid and / or at least one aminosulfonic acid selected from alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine, taurine, aminomethanesulfonic acid, aminopropanesulfonic acid, aminobutanesulfonic acid, aminohexanesulfonic acid, aminoisopropyl sulfonic acid, aminododecyl sulfonic acid, aminobenzene sulfonic acid, aminotoluene sulfonic acid, sulfanilic acid, chlorosulfanilic acid,diamino benzene sulfonic acid, amino phenol sulfonic acid, amino propyl benzene sulfonic acid, and / or amino hexyl benzene sulfonic acid, more preferably chosen from arginine, serine, and / or taurine.,

8. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising: at least one non-silicone fatty compound selected from vegetable oils; at least one silicone compound selected from dimethicone, amodimethicone and / or their derivatives; and at least one polymer selected from carbomers, quaternary ammonium polymers and / or polysaccharide polymers.

9. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the pH of the composition is from about 2 to about 7, preferably from about 2.5 to about 6.5, more preferably from about 3 to about 5, most preferably from about 3.5 to about 4.

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10. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising: a. from about 1% to about 8% hydrogen peroxide; b. from about 0.01% to about 6% anionic surfactants; c. from about 0.1% to about 6% nonionic surfactants; d. from about 1% to about 8% silicone compounds; e. at least one vegetable oil; f. at least one carbomer; and g. water, wherein the hair treatment composition has a pH of from about 3 to about 6, wherein the hair treatment composition is stable for at least 24 hours, and wherein all amounts are by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.