Hair gels based on polymers having a low glass transition temperature
What is described herein is a hair care composition including a water soluble or water dispersible styling polymer characterized by a glass transition temperature below room temperature, and a gel-forming polymer which has a glass transition temperature higher than or lower than room temperature.
1 . A hair care composition comprising
(a) a water soluble or water dispersible styling polymer characterized by a glass transition temperature below room temperature, and
(b) a gel-forming polymer characterized by a glass transition temperature higher than or lower than room temperature.
2 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 wherein (a) is selected from a polyurethane, a polyacrylate, a polyolefin, or a polyester.
3 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 wherein (a) is present in an amount of 1-4 wt. %; and (b) in an amount of 0.3-1%.
4 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 wherein (a) is about 2%, and (b) is about 0.5%.
5 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 which is a gel, mousse, lotion, tonic, spray gel or wax.
6 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 which is a styling gel, conditioner, leave-in conditioner or hair body-building product.
7 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 which also includes a neutralizing agent, conditioning agent or protectant.
8 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 wherein (a) is a polyurethane.
9 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 wherein (a) is a polyester.
10 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 wherein (a) is a polyacrylate.
11 . A hair care composition according to claim 1 wherein (a) is a polyolefin.