NATURAL STYLING COMPOSITION AND HAIR STYLING PROCESSES

Abstract

NATURAL STYLING COMPOSITION AND HAIR STYLING METHODS The invention relates to a styling composition comprising: (a) carrageenan; (b) glucomannan; (c) pullulan; (d) one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols, or combinations thereof; (e) one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and (f) water. The composition is preferably a gel having a pH of approximately 6 to approximately 8 and is particularly useful in hair styling methods, including methods for long-lasting hair shaping, improving style, hold and evenness, adding shine, and controlling frizz. Figure for abstract: none

Description

Title of the invention: NATURAL HAIR STYLING COMPOSITION AND HAIR STYLING METHODS SCOPE OF DISCLOSURE

[0001] This disclosure relates to styling compositions made with key ingredients that are natural. Styling compositions are particularly useful in hair styling processes, including processes for long-lasting hair shaping, improving style, hold and evenness, adding shine and controlling frizz. CONTEXT

[0002] Consumers today are increasingly seeking hair products that not only offer effective styling benefits but are also formulated with key natural ingredients, such as thickeners, fixatives, humectants, and the like. There is a growing trend toward formulations that use natural, plant-based, and sustainable ingredients, driven by concerns about environmental impact and personal health. This shift reflects a broader desire to move away from synthetic and petrochemical ingredients, which are perceived as less environmentally friendly and potentially harmful.

[0003] Styling products vary considerably in form and function and include mousses, gels, creams, waxes, sprays, serums, and aerosols. Each formulation addresses different styling needs and hair types, offering varying levels of benefit depending on the specific composition and application method. However, traditional styling products often suffer from drawbacks such as stickiness during application and a stiff or crunchy feeling after drying, which many consumers consider undesirable.

[0004] Current advances in hair product formulations frequently incorporate water-soluble film-forming polymers into styling products, many of which are synthetic polymers. These polymers exhibit various characteristics depending on their chemical composition; some are intrinsically water-soluble, while others are modified by processes such as neutralization to achieve water solubility. When applied, these polymers form a film on the hair surface that can provide hold for styling. However, as the solvent evaporates after With application, the concentration of polymers increases, potentially leading to the formation of a film that forms residues on the hair and / or flakes of it.

[0005] The formulation of environmentally friendly cosmetic products, designed and developed with environmental considerations in mind, is becoming a major objective in an effort to address global challenges. It is therefore essential to offer more sustainable compositions, preparation processes, and ingredients to meet these environmental concerns. In this context, it is important to develop new cosmetic compositions with a lower carbon footprint, particularly by promoting the use of renewable raw materials and / or materials with a high naturalness index and / or materials of natural origin, and more specifically, materials of plant origin, while reducing the use of petrochemical-derived compounds.

[0006] The constantly evolving landscape of hair care products reflects a growing demand for sustainable products that combine effective styling properties with natural ingredients. These ingredients not only offer functional benefits such as style hold and moisture retention, but they also appeal to consumers seeking gentler and more environmentally friendly alternatives. Given the above, there remains a need for styling compositions that harness the benefits of natural ingredients while delivering superior styling performance. DISCLOSURE SUMMARY

[0007] This disclosure relates to styling compositions, in particular styling compositions that are unique in their ability to impart a variety of desirable properties to hair without relying on synthetic ingredients. For example, the compositions maintain hair shape, provide long-lasting frizz control, offer strong hold, and give hair a pleasant texture and body. In addition, hair styled with the compositions feels clean, natural, and lightweight. The styling composition includes: a. carrageenan; b. glucomannan; c. of pullulan; d. one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols or their combinations; e. one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and f. water.

[0008] The styling composition is typically a gel with a pH of approximately 6 to approximately 8. The components of the styling composition are solubilized into a homogeneous solution and are therefore not emulsions or dispersions. If necessary, pH adjusters can be used to achieve the desired pH. The compositions typically do not include fatty compounds, which are not soluble in water. Instead, the components of the composition are soluble in water or can be dissolved in water to form a homogeneous solution.

[0009] The viscosity of the compositions will vary, but is consistent with typical hair gel products. In various embodiments, the styling composition has a viscosity of approximately 5,000 to approximately 180,000 cps at 25 °C on a Brookfield viscometer using an RV No. 6 spindle (RVDV2+, spindle 6, 20 rpm). Furthermore, the styling compositions are essentially free of synthetic film-forming polymers. In addition, the styling compositions are also preferably essentially free of surfactants, silicones, monoalcohols having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or combinations thereof.

[0010] The styling composition typically includes one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols, or combinations thereof. Non-limiting examples of monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose, deoxyribose, xylose, arabinose, and mannose. Non-limiting examples of disaccharides include sucrose, lactose, maltose, trehalose, and cellobiose. Non-limiting examples of sugar alcohols include erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, isomalt, lactitol, maltitol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, polyglycitol syrup, arabitol, ribitol, iditol, galactitol, talitol, allitol, dulcitol, glycerol, threitol, isosorbide, sorbitan, xylitan, mannitan, maltitol syrup, glycitol, and sorbitol syrup.Preferred sugar alcohols include isomalt, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, lactitol, maltitol, inositol, erythritol, and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates.

[0011] Non-limiting examples of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms include ethylene glycol, propanediol (propane-1,3-diol), butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, propanediol, and diethylene glycol. Propanediol is a particularly preferred glycol.

[0012] Additional components may also be optionally included in styling compositions, as described throughout this disclosure. Similarly, components may be excluded from styling compositions. As already mentioned, styling compositions are preferably substantially free of synthetic film-forming polymers, synthetic surfactants, silicones, or combinations thereof.

[0013] Finally, styling compositions can be used in various hair styling or hair treatment processes, for example, on human hair, including human hair from a person's head. For example, the compositions are particularly useful for: (i) improving or maintaining curl definition; (ii) giving hair moisture resistance; (iii) reducing frizz; (iv) controlling hair volume; (v) styling or shaping hair; (vi) smoothing hair; and (vi) improving the appearance of hair. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0014] The styling compositions of this disclosure include a unique combination of natural ingredients, for example, carrageenan, glucomannan, and additional natural film-forming polymers. The interaction or synergy between these components results in compositions that provide hair with desirable softening attributes, holdability, and styling properties. More specifically, the styling compositions contain: a. approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight of carrageenan; b. approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight of glucomannan; c. approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight of pullulan; d. approximately 1 to approximately 12% by weight of one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols or their combinations; e. approximately 1 to approximately 12% by weight of one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and f. approximately 70 to approximately 95% water by weight.

[0015] The hair treatment composition is preferably a gel, for example, a solubilized, homogeneous gel, meaning that the composition is not an emulsion or dispersion, but rather that the components of the composition exist in a single solubilized phase that is substantially homogeneous. The viscosity of the compositions will vary but is consistent with typical hair gel products. In various embodiments, the styling composition has a viscosity of approximately 5,000 to approximately 180,000 cps at 25 °C on a Brookfield viscometer using a No. 6 RV spindle. Furthermore, the composition preferably has a pH of approximately 6 to approximately 8, which is similar to the pH of healthy hair. In addition, in various embodiments, the styling composition is preferably transparent or translucent. a. Carrageenan#

[0016] Carrageenan is a natural polysaccharide derived from edible algae, primarily red algae species belonging to the genera Chondrus, Eucheuma, and Gigartina. It has been used for centuries in various cultures as a thickening and stabilizing agent in food, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications. Carrageenan is extracted by a process that involves boiling the algae in water, then filtering and purifying the resulting extract.

[0017] Chemically, carrageenan is composed primarily of linear sulfated polysaccharides. The main components of carrageenan molecules are repeating motifs of galactose and 3,6-anhydrogalactose (3,6-AG), which are linked together by alternating α-(1→3) and [3-(1→4) glycosidic bonds. These bonds give carrageenan its unique gelling properties, depending on the specific arrangement of these building blocks.

[0018] The amount of carrageenan in the styling compositions will vary, but it is typically about 0.1 to about 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the styling composition. In other embodiments, the styling composition includes approximately 0.1 to approximately 4% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 4% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 4% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight, or approximately 0.5 to approximately 2% by weight of carrageenan, relative to the total weight of the styling composition.Preferably, the styling composition includes about 0.2 to about 5% by weight, more preferably about 0.4 to about 4% by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of carrageenan, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. a. Glucomannan#

[0019] Glucomannan is a natural polysaccharide derived from the roots of the konjac plant, scientifically known as Amorphophallus konjac or Amorphophallus rivieri. This plant, native to Southeast Asia, particularly Japan, China, and Indonesia, produces tubers rich in glucomannan, which is extracted and purified for various industrial and culinary uses.

[0020] Chemically, glucomannan is composed of glucose and mannose units linked together by [3-(1->4) glycosidic bonds. The ratio of glucose to mannose units in glucomannan can vary, generally ranging from 1.6:1 to 1.9:1. This polysaccharide is highly soluble in water and forms viscous solutions when mixed with water, which explains its unique functional properties.

[0021] The amount of glucomannan in the styling compositions will vary, but it is typically from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the styling composition. In other embodiments, the styling composition includes from about 0.1 to about 4% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.2 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.2 to about 4% by weight, from about 0.2 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.2 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 4% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight, or approximately 0.5 to approximately 2% by weight of glucomannan, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. Preferably, the styling composition includes approximately 0.2 to approximately 5% by weight, more preferably approximately 0.4 to approximately 4% by weight, and more preferably approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight of glucomannan, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. Weight ratio between (a) and (b)

[0022] The amounts of carrageenan and glucomannan and the weight ratio of carrageenan and glucomannan to each other will vary. For example, in various embodiments, carrageenan and glucomannan are in a weight ratio of approximately 5:1 to approximately 1:5. In other embodiments, the weight ratio between carrageenan and glucomannan is approximately 4:1 to approximately 1:4, approximately 3:1 to approximately 1:3, approximately 2:1 to approximately 1:2, approximately 1.5:1 to approximately 1:1.5, approximately 1.2:1 to approximately 1:1.2, or approximately 1:1. Preferably, the weight ratio between carrageenan and glucomannan is about 3:1 to about 1:3, more preferably about 2:1 to about 1:2, and even more preferably about 1.5:1 to about 1:1.5. a. Pullulane#

[0023] Pullulan is a polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate, composed of maltotriose units. It is a linear polymer composed of α-D-glucose units linked by α-1,4 and α-1,6 glycosidic bonds and is produced by the fermentation of starch by the yeast Aureobasidium pullulans. The inventors discovered that pullulan provides a variety of advantages to hair styling compositions; for example, pullulan acts as a film-forming polymer. The films formed are flexible, non-adherent, and long-lasting.

[0024] The total amount of pullulan in styling compositions may vary, but it is typically about 0.1 to about 8% by weight relative to the total weight of the styling composition.In other embodiments, the styling composition includes approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 4% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 4% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.2 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 4% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.8 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.8 at approximately 5% by weight, from approximately 0.8 to approximately 4% by weight, from approximately 0.8 to approximately 3% by weight, from approximately 0.8 to approximately 2% by weight, or from approximately 1 to approximately 2% by weight of pullulan, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. From. Preferably, the styling composition includes approximately 0.2 to approximately 5% by weight, more preferably approximately 0.4 to approximately 4% by weight, and more preferably approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight of pullulan, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. Additional natural film-forming polymers

[0025] The styling composition does not require any film-forming polymers other than carrageenan, glucomannan, and pullulan. However, one or more additional natural film-forming polymers may optionally be included or excluded from the hair treatment compositions. Non-limiting examples of natural film-forming polymers include polysaccharide film-forming polymers and protein film-forming polymers. Non-limiting examples of polysaccharide film-forming polymers include starch, cellulose, alginate, sodium alginate, chitosan, gum arabic, carrageenan, pullulan, and pectin. Non-limiting examples of protein film-forming polymers include silk fibroin, maize zein, collagen, albumin, keratin, wheat protein, soy protein, and rice protein.

[0026] In various embodiments, the styling composition preferably includes one or more film-forming polysaccharide polymers (other than carrageenan, glucomannan, and pullulan). Non-limiting examples of film-forming polysaccharide polymers include cellulose, starch, chitosan, chitin, alginate, pectin, gellan gum, xanthan gum, pullulan, gum arabic, konjac glucomannan, agar, hyaluronic acid, dextran, amylose, and beta-glucan. These polysaccharides vary in their chemical structures but share the common ability to form films through gelation, hydration, or cross-linking mechanisms.

[0027] The total amount of additional natural film-forming polymers, if any, will vary, but may be from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. In other embodiments, the styling composition includes from about 0.01 to about 4% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.05 at approximately 5% by weight, from approximately 0.05 to approximately 4% by weight, from approximately 0.05 to approximately 3% by weight, from approximately 0.05 to approximately 2% by weight, from approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, from approximately 0.1 to approximately 4% by weight, from approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 4% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight, or approximately 0.5 to approximately 2% by weight of additional natural film-forming polymers, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. Preferably, when the styling composition includes one or more natural film-forming polymers. additionally, the styling composition preferably includes about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, more preferably about 0.05 to about 4% by weight, and more preferably about 0.1 to about 3% by weight of additional natural film-forming polymers, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. a. Monosaccharides, disaccharides and sugar alcohols#

[0028] Monosaccharides, also called simple sugars, are the most basic units of carbohydrates. Chemically, they are classified as polyhydroxyaldehydes or ketones, characterized by their small size and solubility in water. Structurally, monosaccharides consist of a single sugar unit, generally composed of three to seven carbon atoms.

[0029] Non-limiting examples of useful monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, galactose, mannose, ribose, deoxyribose, xylose, arabinose, lyxose, allose, altrose, talose, gulose, idose, or combinations thereof. Preferred monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose, mannose, and combinations thereof.

[0030] Disaccharides consist of two monosaccharide units linked by a covalent glycosidic bond, which forms between the hydroxyl group (-OH) of one monosaccharide and the anomeric carbon atom (carbon bonded to the oxygen of the carbonyl group) of another monosaccharide. The glycosidic bond can be either α or [3], depending on the orientation of the bond.

[0031] Non-limiting examples of disaccharides include sucrose, lactose, maltose, trehalose, cellobiose, gentiobiose, isomaltose, sophorose, laminaribiose, maltulose (isomaltulose), nigerose, turanose, or combinations thereof. Preferred disaccharides include sucrose, lactose, maltose, or combinations thereof.

[0032] Sugar alcohols are derived from sugars by replacing the carbonyl group (aldehyde or ketone) with a hydroxyl group (-OH). Thus, sugar alcohols are polyhydroxyalcohols having several hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to their main carbon chain. Non-limiting examples of sugar alcohols include erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, isomalt, lactitol, maltitol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, polyglycitol syrup, arabitol, ribitol, iditol, galactitol, talitol, allitol, dulcitol, glycerol, threitol, isosorbide, sorbitan, xylitan, mannitan, maltitol syrup, glycitol, and sorbitol syrup. Preferred sugar alcohols include erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, isomalt, or combinations thereof.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the styling composition includes one or more sugar alcohols.

[0034] The total amount of one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols, or combinations thereof, in the styling composition will vary, but is typically about 1 to about 12% by weight, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. In other embodiments, the styling composition includes approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 6% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 3 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 3 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 3 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 4 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 4 to approximately 10% by weight, or approximately 4 to approximately 8% by weight of one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols, or combinations thereof, relative to the total weight of the styling composition.Preferably, the styling composition includes from about 1 to about 12% by weight, more preferably from about 2 to about 10% by weight, and even more preferably from about 3 to about 9% by weight of one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols, or combinations thereof, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. a. Glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms#

[0035] Glycols are a group of chemical compounds belonging to the alcohol family, specifically diols, characterized by two hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to different adjacent carbon atoms within the same molecule. Non-limiting examples of glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propanediol (propane-1,3-diol), butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, propanediol, and diethylene glycol. Preferred glycols include propylene glycol, propanediol, butylene glycol, diethylene glycol, and their combinations. Propanediol is particularly preferred.

[0036] The total amount of one or more glycols having 2 to 10 carbon atoms in the styling composition will vary, but is typically about 0.5 to about 12% by weight, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. In other embodiments, the styling composition includes from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, from about 1 to about 12% by weight, from about 1 to about 10% by weight, from about 1 to about 8% by weight, from about 1 to about 5% by weight, from about 2 to about 12% by weight, from about 2 to about 10% by weight, from about 2 to about 8% by weight or from about 2 to about 5% by weight of one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 atoms, relative to the total weight of the styling composition.Preferably, the styling composition includes from about 1 to about 12% by weight, more preferably from about 1 to about 8% by weight, and even more preferably from about 2 to about 6%. in weight of one or more glycols having 2 to 10 carbon atony, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. a. Water#

[0037] The total amount of water in the styling composition will vary, but it is typically about 70 to about 95% by weight relative to the total weight of the styling composition. In other embodiments, the styling composition includes approximately 70 to approximately 92% by weight, approximately 70 to approximately 90% by weight, approximately 70 to approximately 85% by weight, approximately 70 to approximately 80% by weight, approximately 75 to approximately 95% by weight, approximately 75 to approximately 92% by weight, approximately 75 to approximately 90% by weight, approximately 75 to approximately 85% by weight, approximately 80 to approximately 95% by weight, approximately 80 to approximately 92% by weight, approximately 80 to approximately 90% by weight, approximately 85 to approximately 95% by weight, approximately 85 to approximately 92% by weight, or approximately 85 to approximately 90% by weight of water, relative to the total weight of the styling composition.Preferably, the styling composition includes approximately 75 to approximately 95% by weight, more preferably approximately 80 to approximately 95% by weight, and even more preferably approximately 85 to approximately 92% by weight of water, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. a. Miscellaneous ingredients#

[0038] The styling composition optionally includes or excludes (or is essentially free from) one or more miscellaneous ingredients. In a preferred embodiment, the styling composition includes one or more miscellaneous ingredients. Miscellaneous ingredients are ingredients that are compatible with the styling compositions and that do not disrupt or materially affect the basic and innovative properties of the compositions. Non-limiting examples of miscellaneous ingredients include preservatives, perfumes, pH adjusters, salts, chelating agents, amino acids (e.g., taurine), buffers, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates and / or isolates, fillers (e.g., organic and / or inorganic fillers such as talc, calcium carbonate, silica, special materials, etc.).), compositional colorants, etc. In various embodiments, the various ingredients are chosen from among preservatives, perfumes, pH adjusters, salts, chelating agents, buffers, compositional colorants, and plant or botanical extracts.

[0039] In the context of this disclosure, a "composition colorant" is a compound that colors the composition but does not have an appreciable coloring effect on hair. In other words, the composition colorant is included to give the composition color for aesthetic purposes but is not intended to impart coloring properties to hair. Styling gels, for example, may They are available in a variety of different colors (e.g., light blue, light pink, etc.), but applying styling gel to the hair does not visibly change the hair color. Furthermore, for the purposes of this disclosure, pearlescent agents are considered composition colorants. Pearlescent agents are cosmetic ingredients primarily used to give a satin or pearlescent effect to the composition. They can be used to enhance the visual appeal of the styling product.

[0040] In addition to the preceding, components described as optional components throughout the disclosure may also be considered miscellaneous ingredients if they are not expressly presented as an independent component of the topping composition. For example, if a particular component is not expressly presented in a claim that expressly relates to miscellaneous ingredients, such optional components should be considered as included in the miscellaneous ingredients unless otherwise stated. Thus, the expression "miscellaneous ingredient" is understood as a general expression representing additional components that may optionally be present in designated quantities for the miscellaneous ingredients.

[0041] The quantity of one or more miscellaneous ingredients in the styling composition, if any, will vary. However, in various embodiments, the styling composition includes from approximately 0.01 to approximately 10% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, relative to the total weight of the styling composition. In other embodiments, the styling composition includes from about 0.01 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 6% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 6% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, relative to a total weight of the styling composition. PH

[0042] The pH of the styling composition will vary, but is preferably from about 6 to about 8. However, in various embodiments, the styling composition has a pH of about 6 to about 7.5, about 6 to about 7, about 6 to about 6.5, about 6.5 to about 8, about 6.5 to about 7.5, or about 6.5 to about 7. Viscosity

[0043] The viscosity of the styling composition may vary. However, in various embodiments, the viscosity of the styling composition is similar to the viscosity of typical hair styling gels known in art. Preferably, the hair styling gel has a viscosity of about 5,000 to about 180,000 cps at 25 °C on a Brookfield viscometer using a No. 6 RV spindle.In other embodiments, the viscosity of the styling composition is approximately 5,000 to approximately 150,000 cps, approximately 5,000 to approximately 120,000 cps, approximately 5,000 to approximately 100,000 cps, approximately 5,000 to approximately 70,000 cps, approximately 5,000 to approximately 50,000 cps, approximately 10,000 to approximately 180,000 cps, approximately 10,000 to approximately 150,000 cps, approximately 10,000 to approximately 120,000 cps, approximately 10,000 to approximately 100,000 cps, approximately 10,000 to approximately 70,000 cps, approximately 10 000 to about 50,000 cps, from 15,000 to about 180,000 cps, from about 15,000 to about 150,000 cps, from about 15,000 to about 120,000 cps, from about 15,000 to about 100,000 cps, from about 15,000 to about 70,000 cps, from about 15,000 to about 50,000 cps at 25°C measured with a Brookfield viscometer using a No. 6 RV spindle. . Optional exclusions

[0044] In various embodiments, the styling composition is free or essentially free of synthetic polymers.

[0045] In various embodiments, the styling composition is free or essentially free of anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, non-ionic surfactants or combinations thereof.

[0046] In various embodiments, the styling composition is free of cationic revitalizing polymers, whether the cationic revitalizing polymers are synthetic or of natural origin (for example, hydroxypropyltrimo nium guar chloride).

[0047] In various embodiments, the styling compositions are free of silicones, including aminofunctionalized silicones.

[0048] In various embodiments, the styling composition is free or essentially free of waxes. Non-limiting examples of waxes that may be excluded include beeswax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, jojoba wax, microcrystalline wax, paraffin wax, ozokerite wax, rice bran wax, sunflower wax, soy wax, shellac wax, Montan wax, lanolin wax, castor wax, berry wax, polyethylene wax, polyglyceryl esters, spermaceti wax, Japanese wax, orange wax, palm wax, stearyl wax, polyethylene glycol (PEG) wax, polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, hydrogenated castor oil, ethylene glycerol distearate, olive wax, mimosa wax, myrica wax, and silica silylate.

[0049] In various embodiments, the styling compositions are free or essentially free of fatty compounds. Fatty compounds are a group A diverse range of organic molecules characterized by their insolubility in water (hydrophobic nature) and their solubility in non-polar solvents. Non-limiting examples of fatty compounds include fatty acids, fatty alcohols, triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids, waxes, oils, glycerides, sphinoglipids, isosanoids, alkylglycerols, polyketides, fatty acid amides, and ether lipids. Processes

[0050] Another aspect of the invention relates to methods for styling hair using the styling compositions described herein. The methods generally include applying the described styling compositions to the hair. The styling compositions can be useful in a variety of contexts, and for both chemically treated and untreated hair. Use on treated hair can include chemically straightened / relaxed hair or chemically dyed, bleached, or lightened / highlighted hair. The hair to which the styling composition is applied can be wet or damp, or it can be dry. In a preferred embodiment, the styling composition is applied to wet or damp hair. In another preferred embodiment, the styling composition is applied to dry hair.

[0051] Styling compositions are typically used as "leave-in" styling products, meaning that the styling composition is applied to the hair and left on the hair without rinsing or washing the hair after application. For example, the styling composition can be applied to wet or damp hair and left to dry. The hair can dry naturally or be dried using drying tools, such as a hairdryer. Furthermore, the styling composition can be applied to the hair (wet, damp, or dry) and the hair can be manipulated to achieve a desired shape or style, for example, using fingers, combs, or other styling tools. The styling compositions are not rinsed or washed from the hair before the hair is manipulated to achieve the desired shape or style.The styling composition is also not rinsed or washed out of the hair after handling the hair to give it the desired shape or style, but rather remains on the shaped / styled hair where it continues to hold / maintain the desired shape / style for an extended period (e.g., throughout the day or until the hair is again cleaned according to the person's regular cleansing and styling routine).

[0052] In various embodiments, the styling composition is applied to the hair immediately or shortly after the hair has been washed with shampoo and optionally the hair has been conditioned with conditioner. Methods of implementation

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the styling composition comprises, essentially consists of, or consists of: a. about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 4% by weight and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of carrageenan; b. about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 4% by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of glucomannan;

[0054] wherein (a) and (b) are preferably in a weight ratio of about 4:1 to about 1:4, more preferably of about 3:1 to about 1:3, and even more preferably of about 2:1 to about 1:2; a. about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of pullulan; b. about 1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 10% by weight, and more preferably about 3 to about 8% by weight of one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides or combinations thereof, in which, preferably:

[0055] one or more monosaccharides are selected from glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose and deoxyribose;

[0056] one or more disaccharides are selected from sucrose, lactose, maltose, trehalose and cellobiose; and

[0057] one or more sugar alcohols are selected from maltitol, sorbitol, ribitol, mannitol, arabitol, galactitol, xylitol, erythritol, isomalt, lactitol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates; a. about 1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 8% by weight, and even more preferably about 2 to about 6% by weight of one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein the one or more glycols are preferably selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propanediol (propane-1,3-diol), butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, pentylene glycol, propanediol and diethylene glycol, preferably wherein the one or more glycols comprise or consist of propanediol; b. about 70 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 80 to about 95% by weight, more preferably about 80 to about 92% by weight of water; and c. optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, and more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, wherein the one or more miscellaneous ingredients are preferably selected from preservatives, perfumes, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers and compositional colorants;

[0058] wherein the composition is a gel,

[0059] the composition has a pH of approximately 6 to approximately 8, and

[0060] All percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the composition hairstyling.

[0061] In another preferred embodiment, the styling composition comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of: a. about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 4% by weight and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of carrageenan; b. about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 4% by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of glucomannan;

[0062] wherein (a) and (b) are preferably in a weight ratio of about 4:1 to about 1:4, more preferably of about 3:1 to about 1:3, and even more preferably of about 2:1 to about 1:2; a. about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of pullulan; b. about 1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 10% by weight, and more preferably about 3 to about 8% by weight of one or more sugar alcohols, wherein preferably the one or more sugar alcohols are selected from maltitol, sorbitol, ribitol, mannitol, arabitol, galactitol, xylitol, erythritol, isomalt, lactitol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, preferably wherein the one or more sugar alcohols comprise or consist of sorbitol; c. about 1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 8% by weight, and even more preferably about 2 to about 6% by weight of one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein the one or more glycols are preferably selected from ethylene glycol, the propylene glycol, propanediol (propane-1,3-diol), butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, propanediol and diethylene glycol, more preferably wherein one or more glycols comprise or consist of propanediol; d. about 70 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 80 to about 95% by weight, more preferably about 80 to about 92% by weight of water; and e. optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, wherein the one or more miscellaneous ingredients are preferably selected from preservatives, perfumes, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers or compositional colorants;

[0063] wherein the composition is a gel,

[0064] the composition has a pH of approximately 6 to approximately 8, and

[0065] All percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the composition hairstyling.

[0066] In another preferred embodiment, the styling composition comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of: a. about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 4% by weight and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of carrageenan; b. about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 4% by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of glucomannan;

[0067] wherein (a) and (b) are preferably in a weight ratio of about 4:1 to about 1:4, more preferably of about 3:1 to about 1:3, and even more preferably of about 2:1 to about 1:2; a. about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of pullulan; b. about 1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 10% by weight, and more preferably about 3 to about 8% by weight of one or more sugar alcohols selected from maltitol, sorbitol, ribitol, mannitol, arabitol, galactitol, xylitol, erythritol, isomalt, lactitol or hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, preferably in which one or more sugar alcohols comprise or consist of sorbitol; c. about 1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 8% by weight of propanediol (propane-1,3-diol); d. about 70 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 80 to about 95% by weight, more preferably about 80 to about 92% by weight of water; and e. optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, and more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, wherein the one or more miscellaneous ingredients are preferably selected from preservatives, perfumes, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers and compositional colorants;

[0068] wherein the composition is a gel,

[0069] the composition has a pH of approximately 6 to approximately 8, and

[0070] All percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the composition hairstyling.

[0071] The hair styling compositions presented above are preferably free or essentially free of synthetic polymers.

[0072] The hair styling compositions presented above are preferably free or essentially free of anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, non-ionic surfactants or combinations thereof.

[0073] The styling compositions presented above are preferably free of cationic revitalizing polymers, whether the cationic revitalizing polymers are synthetic or of natural origin (for example, hydroxypropyltrimonium guar chloride).

[0074] The hair styling compositions presented above are preferably free of silicones, including amino-functionalized silicones.

[0075] The hair styling compositions described above are preferably free or substantially free of waxes. Non-limiting examples of waxes that may be excluded include beeswax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, jojoba wax, microcrystalline wax, paraffin wax, ozokerite wax, rice bran wax, sunflower wax, soy wax, shellac wax, Montan wax, lanolin wax, castor wax, berry wax, polyethylene wax, polyglyceryl esters, spermaceti wax, Japanese wax, orange wax, and wax of palm, stearyl wax, polyethylene glycol (PEG) wax, polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, hydrogenated castor oil, ethylene glycol distearate, olive wax, mimosa wax, myrica wax and silica silylate.

[0076] The hair styling compositions described above are preferably free or essentially free of fatty compounds. Fatty compounds are a diverse group of organic molecules characterized by their insolubility in water (hydrophobic nature) and their solubility in nonpolar solvents. Non-limiting examples of fatty compounds include fatty acids, fatty alcohols, triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids, waxes, oils, glycerides, sphinoglipids, isosanoids, alkylglycerols, polyketides, fatty acid amides, etheric lipids, or combinations thereof. EXAMPLES

[0077] Various changes can be made to the above compositions and processes without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that all disclosure in the above description and in the examples given below shall be interpreted in an illustrative and not limiting manner. Example 1 Inventive hairstyling compositions

[0078] [Tables] ABCDE (a) Carrageenan CARRAGHENANE O 4ZS 0.75 (b) Guoomannane G LUCOMANNANE Ô.75 0.76 0.75 0.75 O (c) Natural fiimogenic polymer PULLULANE 1 0.5 6.5 1 ACACIA GUM SENEGAL 0.01 (d) Sugar alcohol SORBITOL 4 7.5 4 7.5 7.5 Glyççl PROPANEDIOL (PRO ANE'1 > DIOO 2 ,S 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 (g) Miscellaneous PRESERVATIVE.

[0079] The compositions were prepared by first premixing carrageenan, glucomannan, pullulan, and propanediol. Sorbitol was dissolved in water, and the premix of carrageenan, glucomannan, pullulan, and propanediol was combined with the water / sorbitol solution. The additional ingredients were added, and the composition was mixed to obtain a solubilized and homogeneous gel.

[0080] Polysaccharides other than carrageenan have been investigated, but have not provided satisfactory results. For example, alginate was used instead of carrageenan in a 1:1 ratio with glucomannan. However, alginate had a negative impact on the pH. Xanthan gum was used instead of carrageenan in a 1:1 ratio with glucomannan. However, xanthan gum did not provide sufficient viscosity. Therefore, the amount of xanthan gum was increased to a 4:1 ratio (xanthan gum:glucomannan), and a clumping gel that lacked transparency was formed. Pectin was used instead of carrageenan in a 1:1 ratio with glucomannan. However, pectin was difficult to disperse. Example 2 Comparative tests

[0081] The inventive composition B of Example 1 was compared to a popular commercial reference product known for its desirable styling qualities. The commercial reference product contains the following ingredients:

[0082] Water, propylene glycol, sorbitol, ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide, VP / acrylates / lauryl methacrylate copolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, magnesium gluconate, triethanolamine, chlorphenesin, calcium gluconate, limonene, pentasodium pentetate, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol, linalool, methylparaben, butylphenyl methylpropional, parfum.

[0083] The reference commercial product, unlike the inventive composition B, contains synthetic polymers.

[0084] A volunteer's hair was washed with a standard shampoo and towel-dried. Half of the volunteer's hair was treated with the commercial reference product, and the other half was treated with inventive composition B. Equal amounts of both compositions (approximately 2-3 grams) were applied to the hair, distributed evenly throughout, and the hair was styled with the fingers. An expert evaluator assessed the hair for a variety of cosmetic attributes immediately after styling, 3 to 4 hours after styling, and after washing out the compositions. The hair treated with inventive composition B was compared to the hair treated with the commercial reference product as follows:

[0085] < Indicates that the inventive composition B was not as effective as the commercial reference product

[0086] = Indicates that the inventive composition B had performance equivalent to commercial reference product

[0087] > Indicates that the inventive composition B has achieved better performance than the commercial reference product

[0088] The results are presented in the table below.

[0089] [Tables2] Immediately after styling: Distribution = Ease of finger movement = Ease of styling / shaping > Sticky texture < Ease of removal from hands > Shine = Wet look = Thick strands / clumping > Firmness = Coating = After 3 to 4 hours: Shine = Wet look = Thick strands / clumping = Firmness > Styling hold > Shape = Residue < After washing: Clean feeling after washing >

[0090] The results show that, although formulated with natural ingredients, the inventive composition B achieved performance equal to or superior to the commercial reference product in almost all the attributes tested. For example, it was easier to style hair with the inventive composition B. Furthermore, the inventive composition was more easily rinsed from the hands. Hair treated with the inventive composition B exhibited fewer thick strands and less clumping than hair treated with the comparative reference product. The “ Thick strands or clumps" refer to strands of hair that have become stuck together, which is undesirable.

[0091] After 3 to 5 hours, the hair treated with the inventive composition B was firmer and held its style better. Finally, after washing the hair, the hair treated with the inventive composition B felt "cleaner".

[0092] It was surprising to find that the inventive composition B, which contains natural ingredients, provided performance equivalent to or better than the commercial reference product containing synthetic polymers, which are known for their excellent styling attributes. It is known that natural ingredients generally do not perform as well as synthetic ingredients in styling compositions. This is because synthetic ingredients are designed to provide the desired attributes. The number of different synthetic ingredients is unlimited. In contrast, the number of natural ingredients is limited. If natural ingredients are chemically modified to obtain a desired property, the modified ingredient is no longer natural.

[0093] The preceding disclosure illustrates and describes embodiments of the invention. The disclosure shows and describes only preferred embodiments, but it is understood that the invention is usable in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and that it may undergo changes or modifications in the scope of the inventive concepts expressed herein, depending on the teachings above and / or the skills or knowledge of the relevant art. The embodiments described above are further intended to explain the best known embodiments of the applicant and to enable others skilled in the art to use the disclosure. This description is not intended to limit the invention.

[0094] As used herein, the terms "comprising," "having," and "including" (or "comprise," "having," and "include") are used in their broad, non-limiting sense. The expression "consisting essentially of" restricts the scope of a claim to the specified materials or steps and to those that do not materially affect the basic and innovative features of the claimed invention.

[0095] The terms "a", "an", "the" and "the" are understood to encompass both the plural and the singular.

[0096] Thus, the expression "one of their mixtures" or "one of their combinations" also refers to "their mixtures" or "their combinations." Throughout the disclosure, the expression "one of their combinations" may be used following a list of items, as shown in the following example where the letters A to F represent the items: "one or more items selected from the group of A, B, C, D, E, F, or one of their combinations." The expression "their combination" does not require that the combination include all of the elements A, B, C, D, E, and F (although all of the elements A, B, C, D, E, and F could be included). Rather, it indicates that a combination of any two or more of the elements A, B, C, D, E, and F can be included. In other words, it is equivalent to the formulation "one or more elements chosen from A, B, C, D, E, F, and a combination of two or more of A, B, C, D, E, and F."

[0097] Similarly, the expression "one of its (their) salts" also refers to "its (their) salts." Thus, when the disclosure refers to "an element chosen from the group consisting of A, B, C, D, E, F, one of their salts, and one of their combinations," 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.

[0098] The surfactants referred to throughout this disclosure may include those having a counterion such as an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium counterion. This list of counterions, however, is not exhaustive. Regardless of whether the possibility of a salt for a particular component is mentioned, both the salt and the unsalted form of the component are included, unless otherwise specified.

[0099] The expression "one or more" means "at least one" and therefore includes individual components as well as mixtures / combinations.

[0100] The term “plurality” means “more than one” or “two or more”.

[0101] Except in operational examples, or unless otherwise indicated, all numbers In all cases, quantities of ingredients and / or reaction conditions can be modified by the term "approximately," meaning within + / - 10% of the stated quantity. For example, a quantity of "approximately 1 by weight" can include a quantity as low as 0.90% by weight or as high as 1.1. Similarly, a quantity of "approximately 50" can include a quantity as low as 45% by weight and as high as 55% by weight.

[0102] Some of the various categories of ingredients identified for the styling composition may have dual function. In cases where dual function may exist and the styling composition includes two (or more than two) dual components, a dual component shall not represent more than one claimed component. For example, menthol is known in the art to be both a "cooling agent" and a "terpene." If a claimed composition refers to both a cooling agent and a terpene, menthol may serve solely as a cooling agent or solely as a terpene. of terpene. Menthol cannot simultaneously serve as a cooling agent and a terpene.

[0103] All percentages, parts and ratios herein are based on the total weight of the compositions, unless otherwise stated.

[0104] All ranges and values ​​disclosed herein are inclusive and combinable. For example, any value or point described herein that falls within a range described herein can serve as a minimum or maximum value for deducing a subrange, and so on. Furthermore, all ranges provided are intended to include each specific range within the given ranges, and a combination of intermediate subranges of the given ranges. Thus, a range of 1 to 5 specifically includes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as subranges such as 2 to 5, 3 to 5, 2 to 3, 2 to 4, 1 to 4, and so on.

[0105] A "rinse-off" product refers to a composition that is removed by rinsing and / or washing the hair with water after or during the application of the composition to the hair, and before drying and / or styling the hair. At least a portion of the composition is removed from the hair during rinsing and / or washing.

[0106] A "leave-in" product refers to a composition that is not removed by rinsing and / or washing the hair after or during the application of the composition to the hair. The composition remains on the hair during drying and / or throughout styling.

[0107] All components positively presented in this disclosure may be negatively excluded from the claims and the compositions and processes described throughout this disclosure. In other words, the compositions of this disclosure may be free or substantially free of one or more of the components positively presented in this disclosure for possible inclusion in the compositions.

[0108] The expression "substantially free" or "essentially free" as used herein means that the specific material may be present in small quantities that do not materially affect the basic and innovative features of the claimed invention. For example, less than 1% by weight of a specific material may be added to a composition, relative to the total weight of the composition (provided that an amount of 1% by weight or less does not materially affect the basic and innovative features of the claimed invention). Similarly, where a composition is essentially free of a particular element, the composition may include 1% by weight or less, 0.5% by weight or less, 0.1% by weight or less, 0.05% by weight or less, or 0.01% by weight or less, or no amount of the specified material.For example, if a composition is "substantially free" or "essentially free" of ethanol, the composition may optionally include ethanol in an amount of up to 1% by weight, per . relative to the total weight of the composition, provided that an amount of up to 1% by weight does not materially affect the basic and innovative characteristics of the composition. In addition, the composition may include 0.5% by weight or less, 0.1% by weight or less, 0.05% by weight or less, 0.01% by weight or less, or no ethanol at all.

[0109] The term "transparent" in relation to a transparent composition indicates that the composition has a transmittance of at least 80% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a UV-visible Lambda 40 spectrometer. Compositions may have, for example, a transmittance of at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a UV-visible Lambda 40 spectrometer. The term "clear" is interchangeable with the term "transparent" for the purposes of this disclosure. A person can typically see through a transparent composition, for example, and read the text on the other side of a clear glass or clear plastic bottle containing the composition.

[0110] The term "translucent" in relation to a translucent composition indicates that the composition has a transmittance of at least 50% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. A person is unlikely to be able to see through a translucent composition, for example, and read the text on the other side of a clear glass or clear plastic bottle containing the composition. Instead, the text is usually blurry and difficult or even impossible to read; however, the motion and structure can normally be identified.

Claims

Demands

1. A styling composition comprising: (a) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of carrageenan; (b) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of glucomannan; (c) about 0.1 to about 8% by weight of pullulan; (d) about 1 to about 12% by weight of one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols or combinations thereof; (e) about 1 to about 12% by weight of one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and (f) about 70 to about 95% by weight of water; wherein the composition is a gel, the composition has a pH of about 6 to about 8, and all percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the styling composition.

2. Hair styling composition according to claim 1, wherein (a) and (b) are in a weight ratio of 4:1 to 1:

4.

3. A hair-styling composition according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein: one or more monosaccharides are selected from glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose and deoxyribose; one or more disaccharides are selected from sucrose, lactose, maltose, trehalose and cellobiose; and one or more sugar alcohols are selected from maltitol, sorbitol, ribitol, mannitol, arabitol, galactitol, xylitol, erythritol, isomalt, lactitol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates.

4. Styling composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3 comprising one or more sugar alcohols.

5. Styling composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4 comprising one or more sugar alcohols, wherein the sugar alcohols are selected from maltitol, sorbitol, ribitol, mannitol, arabitol, galactitol, xylitol, erythritol, isomalt, lactitol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates.

6. A hair styling composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein one or more monosaccharides, disaccharides, sugar alcohols, or combinations thereof, include or consist of sorbitol.

7. Hair styling composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms are selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propanediol (propane-1,3-diol), butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, propanediol and diethylene glycol.

8. Styling composition according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the one or more glycols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms comprise or consist of propanediol.

9. Hair styling composition according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein (a) and (b) have a weight ratio of about 3:1 to about 1:

3.

10. Hair styling method comprising applying the styling composition according to any one of claims 1 to 9 to the hair.