FR3134722A1 - Compositions and methods for hair styling - Google Patents

Abstract

Compositions and methods for hair styling The disclosure relates to compositions comprising gluconolactone and at least one non-ionic film-forming polymer. The compositions can be used for styling or shaping hair, and/or to provide manageability benefits to hair, particularly curly hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions. Figure for abstract: None

Description

Compositions and methods for hair styling

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising gluconolactone and at least one nonionic film-forming polymer, and methods of using the compositions for hair styling.

CONTEXT

Curly hair usually appears shorter than its actual length. In the multicultural beauty market, there is a desire for products that can elongate hair curls and give hair more visual length. Additionally, reducing curl in very curly hair can increase the manageability and styleability of that hair.

Among the concerns of curly hair consumers is that their curly hair appears shorter than its actual length and/or that the curls are not defined enough. In the multicultural beauty market, there is a desire for products that lengthen and/or define curls to highlight the natural curl pattern. Existing products on the market that help prevent curl shrinkage often use heavy dosage forms with various butters or oils that can leave hair feeling greasy or oily. Products that add hold, like styling gels, can also have lengthening effects, but these products typically flake on the hair. Therefore, the use of these lengthening products generally requires frequent washing of the hair, which is particularly undesirable for consumers who have pronounced curls and prefer a limited number of washes per week and who wish to maintain hairstyles that last all day or several days. Additionally, traditional hair lengthening, including hair straightening or straightening, often involves chemical treatment or high heat that can damage hair fibers and/or irritate the scalp.

Also, consumers desire new and improved styling compositions that can deliver visible and long-lasting lengthening of hair curls and/or that provide visible and long-lasting curl definition and hold, particularly in humid conditions, and at the same time time impart various additional beneficial properties to hair such as hydration, softness, smoothness, good bounce, good shine, and/or frizz control.

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

SUMMARY

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

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

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

The at least one nonionic film-forming polymer may be chosen from, for example, polyalkyloxazolines, vinyl acetate homopolymers, vinyl acetate copolymers, acrylic ester homopolymers and copolymers, acrylonitrile copolymers. and a non-ionic monomer, styrene homopolymers, styrene copolymers, styrene and butadiene copolymers, or styrene, butadiene and vinyl pyridine copolymers, polyamides, vinyl lactam homopolymers, vinyl lactam copolymers , vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole terpolymers, or mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer, either as the sole nonionic film-forming polymer or in combination with one or more additional nonionic film-forming polymers. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise a vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer in an amount ranging from about 0.05% to about 2%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 1%, preferably in all from about 0.2% to about 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

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

In various embodiments, the pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 9, preferably about 3 to about 8, more preferably about 4 to about 7, most preferably about 5 about 6.

In other embodiments, the compositions include (a) from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.25% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5 % to about 6%, more preferably about 0.75% to about 4%, most preferably about 1% to about 2% gluconolactone, (b) about 0.05% to approximately 5%, preferably from approximately 0.1% to approximately 3%, more preferably from approximately 0.1% to approximately 1%, more preferably from approximately 0.2% to approximately 0, 4% of at least one nonionic film-forming polymer, (c) at least one solvent, and optionally at least one additional component such as, for example, at least one thickening agent, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one color corrector pH, or mixtures thereof, and may have a gluconolactone:nonionic film-forming polymer weight ratio ranging from about 12:1 to about 1:1, preferably from about 10:1 to about 1:1, of more preferably from about 5:1 to about 2.5:1.

In still other embodiments, the compositions comprise (a) from about 0.1% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.25% to about 4%, more preferably from about 0, 5% to about 3%, most preferably about 0.75% to about 2.5% gluconolactone, (b) about 0.05% to about 1%, preferably about 0, 1% to about 0.8%, more preferably about 0.15% to about 0.6%, most preferably about 0.2% to about 0.4% vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide copolymer /vinylimidazole, (c) at least one solvent, (d) at least one thickening agent, and (e) at least one anionic surfactant, and have a weight ratio of gluconolactone:vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer of approximately 10:1 at about 1:1, preferably from about 5:1 to about 2.5:1.

The disclosure further relates to methods of using the compositions, e.g. methods of styling hair such as methods of lengthening curls, methods of lengthening the visual appearance of hair, methods of reducing shrinkage of hair length, methods of maintaining curl elongation, and/or methods of reducing frizz even in relatively high humidity conditions, the methods comprising applying the composition to wet, damp hair or dry. Optionally, the methods do not include a heating step. The processes generally provide one or more styling benefits to the hair, such as curl lengthening, curl definition, frizz control, smoothness and/or softness.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and, together with the general description given above and the description provided herein, serve to explain the particularities of the disclosure.

There is a graph comparing the elongation (length retention) of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of various amounts of gluconolactone and water.

There shows images of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of varying amounts of gluconolactone and water.

There is a graph comparing the elongation (length retention) of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of varying amounts of gluconolactone and non-ionic film-forming polymer in water.

There shows images of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of varying amounts of gluconolactone and nonionic film-forming polymer in water.

There is a graph comparing the elongation (length retention) of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of gluconolactone and different film-forming polymers in water.

There shows images of hair strands treated with a control and with mixtures of gluconolactone and different film-forming polymers in water.

There is a graph comparing the elongation (length retention) of hair strands treated with a control, a hair styling composition according to the disclosure, and comparative hair styling compositions.

There shows images of hair strands treated with a control, a hair styling composition according to the disclosure, and comparative hair styling compositions.

It should be understood that the foregoing and following descriptions are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to be restrictive of any claimed subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The disclosure relates to compositions for styling hair, particularly curly hair, as well as methods of using these compositions.

I. Compositions

In various embodiments, the compositions disclosed comprise (a) gluconolactone; (b) at least one nonionic film-forming polymer; and (c) at least one solvent.

The compositions according to the disclosure may improve hair curl elongation and/or hair curl elongation persistence, may improve curl definition and/or curl hold, and/or may provide additional benefits such as softness, smoothness and/or frizz control to the hair.

Gluconolactone

Gluconolactone has surprisingly been found to have amazing hair styling benefits for curly hair. Thus, the compositions according to the disclosure comprise gluconolactone. The gluconolactone may be present in an amount ranging from about 0.05% to about 10% by weight, such as from about 0.05% to about 8% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 6% by weight. weight, from about 0.05% to about 4% by weight, 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 0.1% to about 10%, from about 0.1% to about 8%, from about 0.1% to about 6%, from about 0.1% to about 4%, from about 0.1% to about 2.5%, from about 0.1% to about 2%, from about 0.1% to about 1.5%, from about 0.1% to about 1%, from about 0.5% to about 10%, from about 0.5% to about 8%, from about 0.5% to about 6%, from about 0.5% to about 4%, from about 0.5% to about 2.5%, from about 0.5% to about 2%, from about 0.5% to approximately 1.5%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 1%, from approximately 1% to approximately 10%, from approximately 1% to approximately 8%, from approximately 1% to approximately 6%, about 1% to about 4%, about 1% to about 2.5%, or about 1% to about 2% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and sub- intermediate ranges.

Non-ionic film-forming polymer

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

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

In certain embodiments, the nonionic film-forming polymer is chosen from vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole terpolymers. In some embodiments, the compositions include the vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer, either as the sole nonionic film-forming polymer or in combination with one or more additional nonionic film-forming polymers.

The total amount of nonionic film-forming polymer may be between about 0.05% and about 10% by weight, such as for example between about 0.05% and about 8%, about 0.05% and about 6%, about 0 .05% and about 5%, about 0.05% to about 4%, about 0.05% to about 3%, about 0.05% to about 2%, about 0.05% to about 1%, about 0 .1% to approximately 10%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 8%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 6%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 5%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 4%, approximately 0 .1% to about 3%, about 0.1% to about 2%, about 0.1% to about 1%, about 0.21% to about 0.75%, or about 0.1% to about 0, 5%, about 0.2% to about 10%, about 0.2% to about 8%, about 0.2% to about 6%, about 0.2% to about 5%, about 0.2% to about 4%, about 0.2% to about 3%, about 0.2% to about 2%, about 0.2% to about 1%, about 0.2% to about 0.75%, or about 0.2 % to approximately 0.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. In a preferred embodiment, the total amount of nonionic film-forming polymer is between about 0.05% and about 2.5%, between about 0.05% and about 1.5%, between about 0.1% and about 2.5%, between about 0.1% and about 1.5%, between about 0.2% and about 2.5%, or between about 0.2% and about 1.5% by weight, based on to the total weight of the composition.

In exemplary embodiments, the compositions comprise from about 0.05% to about 2%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 1%, more preferably from about 0.2% to about 0 .5% by weight of vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer, relative to the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the compositions may include one or more additional nonionic film-forming polymers, in addition to the vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer. In various embodiments, the compositions include, consist essentially of, or consist of vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinyl imidazole copolymer as the nonionic film-forming polymer.

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

Solvent

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

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

In some embodiments, the composition includes one or more non-aqueous solvents, other than or in addition to the ingredients discussed above. For example, C _1-4 alcohols, organic solvents, fatty alcohols, fatty ethers, fatty esters, polyols other than those described above, glycols, vegetable oils, mineral oils, liposomes , laminar lipid materials, or any mixture thereof. Non-limiting examples of solvents which may be used include alkane polyols such as 1,2,6-hexanetriol, trimethylolpropane, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, hexylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, pentaethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 2-butene-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 (isopropyl alcohol); glycol ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, 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 mono-t-butyl ether glycol, diethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, 1-methyl-1-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, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, formamide, acetamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, sorbitol, sorbitan, acetin, diacetin, triacetin, sulfolane, or mixtures thereof. At least in some embodiments, the compositions contain water and at least one, for example two or more, additional solvent(s) selected from caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, or mixtures thereof.

The solvent may be present in the composition in an amount ranging from about 50% to about 98% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and subranges. For example, in one embodiment, the total amount of solvent may be from about 50% to about 95%, from about 60% to about 95%, from about 70% to about 95%, from about 70% to about 95% % to approximately 90%, approximately 75% to 95%, or approximately 75% to 90% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the solvent is primarily water, for example about 90% to about 99%, or about 95% to about 99%, of the total solvent.

Additional components

The compositions according to the disclosure may optionally include any additional components suitable for use in these compositions. Non-limiting examples of such additional components are provided below.

Thickening agents

The compositions according to the disclosure optionally include one or more thickening agents, also called rheology modifying agents. The type and quantity of thickening agent(s), if present, will be chosen according to the form of the composition and the desired viscosity thereof. Exemplary and non-limiting thickening agents include, for example, celluloses, starches, guar gums, xanthan gums, pullulan gums, alginate gums, agar-agar gums, carrageenan, gellan gums, gum arabic, xyloses, tragacanth gums, or derivatives of the above.

Non-limiting examples of gums include acacia, agar, algin, alginic acid, ammonium alginate, amylopectin, calcium alginate, calcium carrageenan, carnitine, carrageenan, dextrin, gelatin, gellan gum, guar gum, hectorite, acid hyaluronic acid, hydrated silica, hydroxypropyl chitosan, hydroxypropyl guar, karaya gum, kelp, locust bean gum, natto gum, potassium alginate, potassium carrageenan, propylene glycol alginate, sclerotinia gum, sodium carboxymethyl dextran, sodium carrageenan, gum tragacanth, xanthan gum and biosaccharide gum. Modified gums or gum derivatives can also be used, such as for example deacylated gellan gum, welan gum or hydroxypropylated guar gum, such as Jaguar HP 105 sold by Rhodia.

Non-limiting examples of celluloses include hydroxyalkylcelluloses, such as hydroxymethylcellulose, methylhydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcelluloses, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose (also called methylhydroxyethylcellulose), or hydropropylcelluloses, which may or may not contain a fatty chain . Celluloses modified by groups comprising one or more nonionic fatty chains which can be used include hydroxyethylcelluloses, preferably nonionic hydroxyethylcelluloses, modified by groups comprising at least one fatty chain, such as alkyl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl groups, or mixtures thereof, and in which the alkyl groups are preferably C8-C22 alkyl groups, such as the product NATROSOLTM Plus Grade 330 CS (C16 alkyls), sold by Aqualon, corresponding to the INCI name cetylhydroxyethylcellulose, or the product BERMOCOLL ® EHM 100 sold by Berol Nobel, and those modified by alkylphenyl polyalkylene glycol ether groups, such as the product AMERCELL POLYMER® HM-1500 (nonylphenyl polyethylene glycol (15) ether) sold by Amerchol which corresponds to the INCI name nonoxynyl hydroxyethylcellulose. Other particular thickening agents suitable for use in the compositions described herein are hydroxypropyl guar gums.

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

In certain embodiments, the thickening agents are chosen from carrageenan, xanthan gum, cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, starch, acetate starch, hydroxyethyl starch, hydroxypropyl starch, guar gum, carboxymethylguar gum, carboxymethylhydroxypropylguar gum, hydroxyethylguar gum, hydroxypropylguar gum, xylose gum, cellobiose, dextrin, maltodextrin, scleroglucan, chitosan, ulvan, fucoidan, alginate, pectin, heparin, inulin, levan, or mixtures thereof. In other embodiments, the thickening agents are chosen from sclerotinia gum, carrageenan, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl guar, or mixtures thereof. In other embodiments, the thickening agents are chosen from carrageenan, xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl guar, or mixtures thereof, such as xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl guar, or mixtures thereof.

In various exemplary embodiments, the total amount of thickening agents may range from about 0.1% to about 10%, including all intermediate subranges, such as from about 0.1% to about 9%. , from approximately 0.1% to approximately 8%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 7%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 6%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 5%, d 'approximately 0.1% to approximately 4%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 3%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 2%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 1%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 10%, approximately 0.5% to approximately 9%, approximately 0.5% to approximately 8%, approximately 0.5% to approximately 7%, approximately 0, 5% to approximately 6%, approximately 0.5% to approximately 5%, approximately 0.5% to approximately 4%, approximately 0.5% to approximately 3%, approximately 0.5% to approximately 2%, from approximately 0.5% to approximately 1%, from approximately 1% to approximately 10%, from approximately 1% to approximately 9%, from approximately 1% to approximately 8%, from approximately 1% to approximately 7%, approximately 1% to approximately 6%, approximately 1% to approximately 5%, approximately 1% to approximately 4%, approximately 1% to approximately 3%, or about 1% to about 2% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and subranges.

Anionic surfactants

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

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

In various embodiments, the anionic surfactants may be chosen from, for example, C6-C24 alkyl sulfates, for example C12-C20 alkyl sulfates; C6-C24 alkyl ether sulfates, for example C12-C20 alkyl ether sulfates, preferably comprising from 2 to 20 ethylene oxide units; C6-C24 alkylsulfosuccinates, for example C12-C20 alkylsulfosuccinates, for example lauryl sulfosuccinates; C6-C24 alkyl ether sulfosuccinates, for example, C12-C20 alkyl ether sulfosuccinates; C6-C24 acylisethionates, for example, C12-C18 acylisethionates; C6-C24 acylsarcosinates, for example, C12-C20 acylsarcosinates, for example, palmitoylsarcosinates; C6-C24 alkyl ether carboxylates, for example C12-C20 alkyl ether carboxylates; polyoxyalkylenated alkyl(amido) ether carboxylic acids (C6-C24) and their salts, e.g. those comprising from 2 to 50 alkylene oxide groups, and in particular ethylene oxide; C6-C24 acylglutamates, for example C12-C20 acylglutamates; C6-C24 acylglycinates, for example C12-C20 acylglycinates; or their mixtures.

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

R-CH2-CH═CH-(CH2)n-SO3-M

(I)

in which :

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

- n is an integer ranging from 0 to 10, such as 1 to 4, and preferably n=1; And

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

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

(II)

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

In various embodiments, if present, the total amount of the at least one anionic surfactant may be up to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and subs. -intermediate ranges. For example, the total amount of the at least one anionic surfactant can range from about 0.01% to about 10%, from about 0.01% to about 8%, from about 0.01% to about 5 %, from approximately 0.01% to approximately 3%, from approximately 0.01% to approximately 2%, from approximately 0.01% to approximately 1%, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 10%, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 8%, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 5%, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 3%, from approximately 0.05% to approximately 2%, approximately 0.05% to approximately 1%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 10%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 8%, approximately 0.1% to approximately 5%, approximately 0 .1% to approximately 3%, from approximately 0.1% to approximately 2%, or from approximately 0.1% to approximately 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

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

Auxiliary components

Useful auxiliary components that may be chosen include, but are not limited to, conditioning agents, dyes/pigments, moisturizing agents, fillers, structuring agents, shine agents, antioxidants, penetrating agents, sequestrants, fragrances, buffers (e.g. e.g. monoethanolamine and/or triethanolamine), dispersants, plant extracts, vegetable oils, preservatives (preservatives), opacifiers, sunscreen agents, pH correction agents (e.g. citric acid), vitamins (e.g. vitamin E), film-forming polymers other than non-ionic film-forming polymers, surfactants other than anionic surfactants, and antistatic agents.

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

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

The compositions according to the disclosure are typically in the form of a liquid, a cream, a gel, a gel-cream, a serum or a lotion, without being limited to these forms. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is a serum.

II. Processes

The present disclosure also relates to methods of treating hair, such as styling or shaping hair, for example to improve elongation and/or curl definition of curly hair through the use of the compositions described in the this document. The methods generally include applying to the hair any of the compositions according to the disclosure.

The compositions according to the disclosure are typically used to provide a visible lengthening benefit to wavy or curly hair, to improve the elongation of hair waves or curls, to provide lasting lengthening of hair waves or curls (even in high humidity conditions and/or over a period of time), to improve curl definition, to provide long-lasting curl definition to wavy or curly hair, and/or to reduce hair frizz. The compositions may be useful in a variety of contexts, whether for chemically or non-chemically treated hair, and/or for natural or non-natural waves or curls (e.g., permed hair). The compositions described herein are particularly suitable for multicultural hair types varying in degree of frizz and hair type. The degree of crimp or curl type of the hair may vary and is not limited. For example, the curls of hair treated with the compositions described herein can range from slightly wavy hair to very kinky and curly hair, and can have different textures and colors.

In some embodiments, the compositions described herein are useful for increasing the perceived length of hair, reducing shrinkage of curly hair, and/or reducing frizz of hair, particularly in humid and high humidity conditions (e.g. e.g. 80% relative humidity, 25°C), providing long-lasting curl lengthening and/or hair curl definition, e.g. for example, providing lasting curl lengthening and/or curl definition for 1 hour or more, for 4 hours or more, for 8 hours or more, for 12 hours or more, for 16 hours or more, for 24 hours or more, or for 72 hours or more, after application of a composition according to the disclosure.

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

Additionally, the compositions may also be used to provide hair with a variety of desirable sensory benefits, for example, hydration, softness, smoothness, bounce and/or shine. As such, the compositions are useful for styling (including shaping) hair while caring for the hair, conditioning the hair and/or imparting to the hair one or more of the sensory benefits described above.

Typically, the methods according to the disclosure may include applying an effective amount of a composition disclosed herein to hair having curls, when the hair is dry, wet, damp or sweaty. As used herein, the term "effective amount" refers to an amount sufficient to provide a desired lengthening effect to the hair, taking into account the degree of curl, length, volume and texture of the hair. Typically, about 0.5 grams to about 50 grams of product is applied to the hair, depending on the specific product formulation, hair length, volume and hairstyle type. The composition applied to the hair can be distributed evenly by combing it with the fingers or a means such as a comb or the like. The composition can then be dried, for example in the open air. The composition may be allowed to remain on the hair as a leave-in product for any necessary period, for example, from about a few seconds (e.g. 1, 3, 5 or 10 seconds) to about 10, 20 or 30 minutes, or longer, for example a few hours or a few days, or until the next time you wash or rinse your hair.

In some embodiments, before applying the composition to the hair, the hair may first be cleansed with a commercially available shampoo, or rinsed with water. The composition is then applied to washed or rinsed hair when the hair is wet, damp or sweaty. In other embodiments, before applying the composition to dry hair, the hair may optionally be dampened, dampened, or wet by spraying with water or using a damp towel, or by applying d other treatment compositions which make the hair clammy, damp or wet.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, the compositions according to the disclosure may first be applied to dry hair, then water or cosmetically acceptable compositions are applied to the hair to moisten, moisten, or wet the hair as the hair is applied. compositions according to the disclosure remain thereon. Hair that has had the compositions disclosed herein applied may be air dried without further treatment of the hair, including rinsing or washing the hair.

In some embodiments, the methods may optionally include braiding and/or twisting hair to make curls, before or after applying the compositions disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the methods according to the disclosure do not require shaping or styling the hair before, during and/or after application of the compositions. Hair tension is usually not necessary. Also, in certain embodiments, before, during or after application of the compositions, the hair is not stretched by mechanical means.

In some embodiments, after application of the compositions described herein, the hair may be shaped or styled as needed, such as twisted or the like. In some embodiments, hair treated with the compositions can be twisted within 30 minutes, or within 20 minutes, while the hair is wet or damp.

The methods disclosed generally do not require the use of a reducing agent, including a base, or heating of hair to stretch the curls of the hair or lengthen the curls of the hair. Also, in at least some embodiments, the method does not include the use of a reducing agent, or a base, and/or does not require or include a step of heating the hair after application of the composition thereon in order to obtain the desired results.

In some embodiments, a composition described herein is used alone to treat hair, without the use of other hair treatment compositions. In other embodiments, the compositions may be applied to the hair before, during or after application to the hair of another hair treatment or styling composition, such as (e.g., a conditioner, a mask, a cream, a lotion, a gel, a coloring composition, etc.). Also, a composition disclosed herein may be applied to the hair and superimposed on another composition that is also applied to the hair.

In various embodiments, the methods of treating hair with the compositions according to the disclosure, confer on the hair various long-lasting benefits described above, without feeling greasy or flaking, compared to hair which has not been treated with a composition according to disclosure. The term "long-lasting", as used herein, means that the lengthening effect and other benefits imparted to the hair can remain for a desired period of time, such as a few hours, a few days, or until until the hair is rinsed or washed.

Having described in detail the numerous embodiments of the present invention, it will appear that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosure defined in the appended claims. Furthermore, it should be appreciated that all examples in the present disclosure, while illustrating many embodiments of the disclosure, are provided as non-limiting examples and therefore should not be considered to limit the various aspects thus illustrated. It is understood that all definitions herein are provided for this disclosure only.

In this document, the terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” (or “include”, “have” and “include”) are used in their broad and non-limiting sense. The term “consisting essentially of” limits the scope of a claim to specified materials or steps and those which do not materially affect the fundamental and novel features of the compositions.

In this application, the use of the singular includes the plural, unless otherwise indicated. The singular forms "un", "une", "le", "la", "les" and "at least one" are understood to encompass the plural as well as the singular, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and these expressions, as well as the expression "one or more" which means "at least one", are expressly intended to include individual components as well as mixtures/combinations thereof. Likewise, the expression “a salt thereof” also refers to “salts thereof”. 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 a or more of A, B, C, D, and F may be included, one or more of a salt of A, a salt of B, a salt of C, a salt of D, a salt of E, and a salt of F may be included, or a mixture of any two of A, B, C, D, E, F, a salt of A, a salt of B, a salt of C, a salt of D, a salt of E, and a salt of F may be included.

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

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 by the term "approximately". It is understood that, whether the term "approximately" is used explicitly or not, each quantity given herein is intended to refer to the given actual value, and it is also intended to refer to the approximation of that given value which would be reasonably deduced from ordinary skill in the art, including approximations due to experimental and/or measurement conditions of this given value. All ranges and quantities stated herein are intended to include subranges and quantities using any point disclosed as a bound. 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 "approximately", whether or not expressly stated. Similarly, a given range of “approximately 1% to 10%” is intended to have both its 1% and 10% bounds modified by the term “approximately”. The term "approximately" is used in this document to indicate a difference of up to +/- 10% from the stated number, such as +/- 9%, +/- 8%, +/- 7%, +/ - 6%, +/- 5%, +/- 4%, +/- 3%, +/- 2% or +/- 1%. Likewise, all limits of the ranges are understood to be individually disclosed, so that, for example, a range from 1:2 to 2:1 is understood to disclose a ratio of both 1:2 and 2:1 .

Herein, if a component is described as being present "up to" a certain amount, it is understood that that component is, in fact, present in the composition, i.e. it is present in a quantity greater than 0%.

“Active Ingredient,” as used herein with respect to the percentage of an ingredient or raw material, refers to 100% activity of the ingredient or raw material.

All quantities stated herein relate to the quantity of active ingredient unless otherwise stated.

All percentages, parts and ratios stated herein are based on the total weight of the compositions in this disclosure unless otherwise noted.

In this document, the expression “application of a composition to the hair” and its variations means bringing the hair into contact with at least one of the compositions of the disclosure, in any manner whatsoever. It can also mean contacting the hair in an effective amount.

As used herein, the term "styling" hair is intended to include "shaping" hair or changing the shape of hair, such as, for example, lengthening curls of hair or defining curls.

As used herein, the term “curly hair” means any hair that includes a curl or wave. The curl can be natural or unnatural, that is, formed by chemical treatment or physical treatment of the hair. The degree of hair curl may vary and is not limited.

Herein, hair with enhanced or enhanced curl definition may have curls shaped like crisp curls (English type) rather than curly, curls that appear more individualized, curls that have a more closed appearance, and/or curls that have an enhanced visual appearance of hair color and/or highlights.

As used herein, the terms "lengthening" and "stretching" of hair are interchangeable, and both refer to reducing the degree of waviness or curl and/or tightening of waves or curls of hair, and " improve elongation” of hair or curls of hair, and variations thereof, means that the length of the hair appears closer to the actual, uncurled length of the hair. Similarly, measuring or rating the "elongation" of curly hair refers to the length of hair retained over a period of time, where hair with greater elongation or greater retention of length has a longer appearance. over this period.

A “leave-in” composition or product means a composition such as a hair treatment or styling composition that is not rinsed and/or removed by washing with water or an acceptable solvent after application of the composition on the hair; instead, the composition is left on the hair for a desired period, for example 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, up to 8 hours, overnight, or as long as necessary, until next wash or rinse of hair.

In this document, the term “inorganic” describes a material that does not include carbon.

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

In this document, the term “organic” describes a material that is produced substantially without or essentially without the use of synthetic materials. “Organic materials” include materials consisting of organic compounds/molecules comprising at least one carbon atom.

The terms "substantially free" or "substantially free" as used herein mean that the specific material can be used in a manufacturing process in small quantities that do not materially affect the fundamental and novel characteristics of the compositions. according to the disclosure. The terms can also mean that the specific material is not used in a manufacturing process but may still be present in a raw material that is included in the composition.

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

As used herein, the term "substantially free" or "substantially free" means that the specific material may be present in small amounts that do not materially affect the fundamental and novel characteristics of the compositions disclosed. For example, there may be less than 2% by weight of a specific material added to a composition, based on the total weight of the compositions (provided that less than 2% by weight does not materially affect the characteristics fundamental and innovative compositions according to the disclosure). Likewise, compositions may include less than 2%, less than 1.5%, less than 1%, less than 0.5%, less than 0.1%, less than 0.05%, or less than 0, 01%, or none of the specified materials. Furthermore, any components that are positively set forth in the present disclosure may be negatively excluded from the claims, e.g., a claimed composition may be "free", "essentially free" (or "substantially free") of one or more components that are positively presented in the present disclosure. The term "substantially free" or "substantially free" as used herein may also mean that the specific material is not added to the composition but may still be present in a raw material that is included in the composition. composition.

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

In this document, the term “synthetic” describes a material that is not of natural origin. The term “natural” and “naturally derived” means a material material of natural origin, such as derived from plants, which also cannot be subsequently chemically or physically modified. “Plant-based” means that the material comes from a plant.

As used herein, the term "treat" (and grammatical variations thereof) refers to the application of the compositions of the present disclosure to the surface of keratinous materials, such as hair.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, it is under no circumstances intended that any process presented herein should be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in any specific order. Accordingly, when a process claim does not expressly state an order to be followed for its steps or when it is not specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it does not is in no way intended that any particular order be inferred.

EXAMPLES

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

Example 1 - Compositions with various concentrations of gluconolactone

Compositions 1A-1D in Table 1 were prepared by combining varying amounts of gluconolactone with water in the amounts shown. A control (C1) only included water.

C1 1A 1B 1 C 1D Gluconolactone 0 1 2 3 4 Water 100 99 98 97 96

Identical sections of very curly hair were washed with standard shampoo, rinsed, and detangled. Equal amounts of compositions 1A-1D or control C1 were applied to two separate wet strands of hair (ten strands in total) and distributed by raking the curls to ensure uniform distribution (Time 0). The treated hair strands were then allowed to air dry for 18 hours (Time 1). The treated strands were then placed in a humidity chamber at 80% relative humidity at 25°C for 5 hours (Time 2). The hair strands treated with each of compositions 1A-1D and C1 were evaluated in terms of elongation (length retention), curl definition and frizz at each of Time 0, Time 1 and Time 2.

There shows that, at Time 2, each of the compositions 1A-1D containing varying amounts of gluconolactone surprisingly offered a significant improvement in the length retention of very curly hair, compared to control C1, even after exposure to high humidity. There shows that each of the locks treated with compositions 1A-1D demonstrated significantly better elongation, curl definition and frizz control than the lock treated with C1 at all times, even when subjected to high humidity.

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

Example 2 - Compositions with gluconolactone and nonionic polymers

Inventive compositions 2A-2D in Table 2 were prepared by combining varying amounts of gluconolactone and a nonionic film-forming polymer, VP methacrylamide/vinyl imidazole copolymer, with water in the amounts shown. A control (C1) only included water.

Witness Inventive C1 2A 2B 2C 2D Gluconolactone 0 1 1 2 2 Nonionic polymer 0 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 Water 100 98.8 98.6 97.8 97.6 Ratio Gluconolactone: Non-ionic film-forming polymer - 1:0.2 1:0.4 1:0.1 1:0.2

Identical sections of very curly hair were washed with standard shampoo, rinsed, and detangled. Equal amounts of inventive compositions 2A-2D or control C1 were applied to separate strands of wet hair and distributed by raking through the curls to ensure uniform distribution (Time 0). The treated hair strands were then allowed to air dry for 18 hours (Time 1). The treated strands were then placed in a humidity chamber at 80% relative humidity at 25°C for 5 hours (Time 2). The hair strands treated with each of the compositions 2A-2D and C1 were evaluated in terms of elongation (length retention), curl definition and frizz at each of Time 0, Time 1 and Time 2.

There shows that, at Time 2, each of the compositions 2A-2D containing varying amounts and ratios of gluconolactone and non-ionic film-forming polymer surprisingly offered a significant improvement in the length retention of very curly hair, compared to control C1, even after exposure to high humidity. There shows that each of the locks treated with compositions 2A-2D demonstrated significantly better elongation, curl definition and frizz control than the lock treated with C1 at all times, even when subjected to high humidity.

Example 2 therefore demonstrates that compositions having varying concentrations and ratios of gluconolactone and nonionic film-forming polymers provide beneficial results to curly hair, such as lengthening, curl definition and frizz control.

Example 3 - Compositions with gluconolactone and various polymers

Inventive composition 3A and comparative compositions C2-C3 in Table 3 were prepared by combining gluconolactone and the specified polymer with water in the amounts shown. A control (C1) only included water.

Control Comparative Inv. C1 C2 C3 3A Gluconolactone 0 1 1 1 VP/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer (cationic film-forming polymer) 0 0.4 0 0 AMP-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer (anionic film-forming polymer) 0 0 0.4 0 VP methacrylamide/vinyl imidazole copolymer (non-ionic film-forming polymer) 0 0 0 0.4 Water 100 98.6 98.6 98.6

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

At Time 2, strands treated with inventive composition 3A showed no frizz, had defined and elongated curls, and were both soft and shiny. On the other hand, the strands treated with composition C1 were frizzy and did not show definition or lengthening of the curls. Locks treated with comparative composition C2, which included a cationic polymer, were soft and had somewhat defined curls, but exhibited some noticeable frizz, no shine, and significantly less elongation than locks treated with inventive composition 3A. Locks treated with comparative composition C3, which included an anionic polymer, were not soft and appeared brittle and dry, and exhibited more frizz and less elongation than locks treated with inventive composition 3A.

There shows that, at Time 2, the inventive composition 3A with gluconolactone and a non-ionic film-forming polymer surprisingly offered better length retention to very curly hair, in comparison to the control C1 and the comparative compositions C2-C3, even after exposure to high humidity. There shows that each of the strands treated with the inventive composition 3A demonstrated significantly better elongation, curl definition and frizz control than the strands treated with the control C1 and the comparative compositions C2-C3 at all times, even when they are subjected to high humidity.

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

Example 4 – Hair styling compositions

The inventive and comparative hair styling compositions in Table 4 were prepared as serums. A control (C1) only included water.

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

Identical sections of very curly hair were washed with standard shampoo, rinsed and detangled (Time -1). Equal amounts of inventive composition 4A, control C1, or comparative compositions C4-C6 were applied to two separate strands of damp hair (ten strands in total) and distributed by raking through the curls to ensure uniform distribution (Time 0) . The treated hair strands were then allowed to air dry for 18 hours (Time 1). The treated strands were then placed in a humidity chamber at 80% relative humidity at 25°C for 5 hours (Time 2). The strands of hair treated with each of compositions 4A, control C1, or comparative compositions C4-C6 were evaluated in terms of elongation (length retention), curl definition, and frizz at each of Times -1 , Time 0, Time 1, and Time 2.

There shows that, at Time 2, the inventive hair styling composition 4A with gluconolactone and a non-ionic film-forming polymer surprisingly provided better length retention to very curly hair, compared to control C1 and comparative hair styling compositions C4-C6, even after exposure to high humidity. There shows that each of the strands treated with composition 4A demonstrated significantly better elongation, curl definition and frizz control than strands treated with control C1 and comparative compositions C4-C6 at every time point, even when subjected to high humidity.

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

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

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made to the compositions and methods according to the disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, it is intended that the disclosure covers such modifications and variations and their equivalents.

Claims (10)

Composition for styling or shaping hair comprising:
(a) approximately 0.05% to approximately 10% gluconolactone,
(b) about 0.05% to about 10% of at least one nonionic film-forming polymer, and
(c) at least one solvent,
in which all quantities are by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Composition according to claim 1, comprising:
from about 0.1% to about 9%, preferably from about 0.25% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 7%, even more preferably from about 0.75% to about 6%, most preferably about 1% to about 5% by weight of gluconolactone, based on the total weight of the composition; And
from about 0.075% to about 3%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 2%, more preferably from about 0.125% to about 1%, even more preferably from about 0.15% at about 0.75%, most preferably from about 0.2% to about 0.5% by weight of nonionic film-forming polymers, relative to the total weight of the composition. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one nonionic film-forming polymer chosen from polyalkyloxazolines, vinyl acetate homopolymers, vinyl acetate copolymers, homopolymers and copolymers of acrylic esters, copolymers acrylonitrile and a nonionic monomer, styrene homopolymers, styrene copolymers, styrene and butadiene copolymers, or styrene, butadiene and vinylpyridine copolymers, polyamides, vinyl lactam homopolymers, vinyllactam copolymers, vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole terpolymers, or mixtures thereof, preferably a vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the total amounts of (a) gluconolactone and (b) non-ionic film-forming polymers in the composition are such that the weight ratio of gluconolactone:non-ionic film-forming polymers in the composition is between approximately 12:1 and about 1:1, preferably between about 10:1 and about 1:1, most preferably between about 5:1 and about 1:1, most preferably between about 5:1 and about 2.5:1. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one additional component chosen from thickening agents, anionic surfactants, pH correctors, or mixtures thereof. Composition according to claim 1 comprising:
(a) from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.25% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, even more preferably from approximately 0.75% to approximately 4%, most preferably from approximately 1% to approximately 2% gluconolactone,
(b) from about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 1%, most preferably from approximately 0.2% to approximately 0.4% of vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer,
(c) at least one solvent, and
(d) at least one additional component chosen from thickening agents, anionic surfactants, pH correctors, or mixtures thereof,
in which the weight ratio of gluconolactone:vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamide/vinylimidazole copolymer is between approximately 12:1 and approximately 1:1, preferably between approximately 10:1 and approximately 1:1, more preferably between approximately 5:1 and approximately 1:1, most preferably between about 5:1 and about 2.5:1; And
in which all quantities are by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 9, preferably from about 3 to about 8, more preferably from about 4 to about 7, so preferred in all from about 5 to about 6. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition is a leave-in composition. Hair styling or shaping process, comprising the application to the hair of a composition according to any one of the preceding claims. A process according to claim 9, wherein the process does not include a step of heating the hair after application of the composition to the hair.