| abstract |
Compositions for providing hair care benefits, such as smoothing, anti-static control, color protection, frizz control and moisturization are disclosed. The compositions maintain clarity, show no separation upon standing, and remain flowable liquids at room temperature. The compositions comprise a premix consisting essentially of (a) siloxane polymers containing one or more functional groups selected from amino, phenyl, methoxy, hydroxyl, fatty alcohol, fatty acid, alkyl and combinations thereof; and (b) materials selected from dimethicones having a viscosity of from about 20 to about 10,000 centipoise, mono-esters containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms, ethers containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms, linear or branched hydrocarbons containing 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and combinations thereof. The compositions can be applied directly to hair (i.e., “neat”) or via conventional hair treatment compositions, such as shampoos or conditioners. |