| abstract |
Disclosed are leave-in hair cosmetic compositions for enhancing hair volume, comprising fluid-encapsulated, flexible microspheres exhibiting a mean particle size of less than about 300mm in diameter, a water-soluble or water-swellable polymer, and an aqueous carrier such that the combination of the polymer and the microspheres results in a solid continuous or semi-continuous film network. Also disclosed are methods for enhancing hair volume, and more particularly for enhancing hair volume with leave-in aqueous cosmetic compositions which contain spherical, flexible, fluid-encapsulated particles of less than about 300νm in diameter, a water-soluble or water-swellable polymer and an aqueous carrier. The disclosed compositions provide improved hair volume, body, bounce, fullness, springiness, and texture in addition to providing good hair conditioning and styling benefits. |