Gel hairdressing composition

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
1. Field of the Invention 
The present invention relates generally to hairdressing compositions, and, 
more particularly, to hairdressing compositions based on gel compositions. 
2. Description of the Prior Art 
Throughout the years, many different hairdressing compositions have been 
developed which employ a wide variety of ingredients. Yet, there are 
certain desirable features in a gel hairdressing compositions that do not 
appear to be available in the marketplace and do not appear to be 
disclosed in publications disclosing hairdressing compositions. 
More specifically, hairdressing gels available in the marketplace give the 
user substantial control over their hair. However, when the gel dries, the 
hair often becomes stiff. Also, a flaky build up can accumulate on the 
hair and scalp, eventually dulling the hair's natural sheen. In this 
respect, it would be desirable if a hair gel composition were provided 
which precludes hair from becoming stiff. It would also be desirable if a 
hair gel composition were provided which precludes a flaky build up from 
accumulating. It would also be desirable if a hair gel composition were 
provided which precludes a dulling of the hair's natural sheen. 
Another desirable feature of a hairdressing gel composition is that it 
would provide curl control. Such a gel composition could be used by people 
who have a permanent to control frizz that may occur, unmanageable hair, 
or simply as an everyday grooming product, especially after shampoo. 
When a person shampoos one's hair, the hair is generally cleansed of most 
compositions that have been added since the last shampoo. In addition, the 
shampooing process also removes natural substances from the hair. As a 
result, freshly shampooed hair may be exceptionally hard to manage and 
control. In this respect, it would be desirable if a hair gel composition 
were provided which is useful for providing good control to freshly 
shampooed hair. 
A specific gel hairdressing composition that has been marketed is known as 
Ban De Terre, manufactured by Zotos International, Inc., Darien, Conn. The 
ingredients of this composition include deionized water, SD alcohol 40, 
PVP/VA copolymer, clover blossom extract, bay laurel extract, carrageenan, 
glycerin, panthenol, dimethicone, methyl gluceth-20, myreth-3 laurate, 
ceteth-20, tetrasodium EDTA, carbomer 940, triethanolamine, 
methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, styrene/acrylate 
copolymer, fragrance, FD&C Blue No. 1, and D&C yellow No. 10. 
Another specific hairdressing composition that has been marketed is known 
as Coconut Oil by Hairlox. This composition includes petrolalum, vegetable 
oil, pure coconut oil, olive oil, mineral oil, microcrystalline wax, 
lanolin, and vitamin E. 
With respect to publications disclosing hair gel compositions, the 
following U.S. Pat. Nos. are representative of some disclosures of 
hairdressing compositions: 3,427,382; 4,886,660; 4,855,130; and 5,098,699. 
More specifically, U.S. Pat. No. 3,427,382 discloses a gel hairdressing 
composition that includes a high molecular weight carboxyvinyl polymer, a 
hydroxy-propoxyl-substituted methylcellulose ether, and alcohol, and 
water. U.S. Pat. No. 4,886,660 discloses a stable shine hair conditioner 
that includes a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 alkyl trimethyl quaternary ammonium 
compound, mineral oil or glyceryl monostearate, a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 
alkanol, a cellulose polymer, a copolymer of polyvinylpyrrolidone and 
vinyl acetate (PVP/VA), and a plasticizer selected from the group 
consisting of lanolin acetate, propylene glycol, glycerine, and water 
soluble lanolin in an aqueous vehicle. U.S. Pat. No. 4,855,130 discloses a 
hair treating composition that includes the amino acid glycine in 
combination with and aliphatic organic acid which is free of amino groups, 
e.g. citric acid, and a wax and/or oil component, e.g. petrolatum and 
fatty alcohols. U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,699 discloses a hair setting gel 
composition that includes a neutralized salt of a crosslinked carboxyvinyl 
polymer, an amphoteric resin, and a solvent comprised of water and a lower 
alcohol. 
Although the above-listed U.S. Pat. Nos. (namely 3,427,382; 4,886,660; 
4,855,130; and 5,098,699) differ markedly from the below disclosed 
compositions of the invention, the general teachings of these patents with 
respect to storing, measuring, and blending of hairdressing gel 
ingredients are generally applicable, and these patents are incorporated 
herein by reference. 
Thus, while the foregoing body of prior art indicates it to be well known 
to use hairdressing gel compositions, the prior art described above does 
not teach or suggest a gel hairdressing composition which has the 
following combination of desirable features: (1) precludes hair from 
becoming stiff; (2)precludes a flaky build up from accumulating; (3) 
precludes a dulling of the hair's natural sheen; (4) provides curl 
control; and (5) provides good control to freshly shampooed hair. The 
foregoing desired characteristics are provided by the unique gel 
hairdressing composition of the present invention as will be made apparent 
from the following description thereof. Other advantages of the present 
invention over the prior art also will be rendered evident. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
To achieve the foregoing and other advantages, the present invention, 
briefly described, provides a new and improved hairdressing gel 
composition which includes a blend of measured quantities of the following 
ingredients: water, alcohol, PVP/VA copolymer, glycerin, surfactants, 
tetrasodium EDTA, carbomer 940, triethanolamine, coconut oil, lanolin, and 
vitamin E. The surfactants may be selected from the group consisting of 
methyl gluceth-20, myreth-3 laurate, and ceteth-20. 
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a new and improved 
hairdressing gel composition includes a blend of deionized water, SD 
alcohol 40, PVP/VA copolymer, clover blossom extract, bay laurel extract, 
carrageenan, glycerin, panthenol, dimethicone, methyl gluceth-20, myreth-3 
laurate, ceteth-20, tetrasodium EDTA, carbomer 940, triethanolamine, 
methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, styrene/acrylate 
copolymer, fragrance, FD&C Blue No. 1, D&C yellow No. 10, petrolatum, 
vegetable oil, pure coconut oil, olive oil, mineral oil, microcrystalline 
wax, lanolin, and vitamin E. 
This composition is obtained by blending 50% by weight of a blend of 
deionized water, SD alcohol 40, PVP/VA copolymer, clover blossom extract, 
bay laurel extract, carrageenan, glycerin, panthenol, dimethicone, methyl 
gluceth-20, myreth-3 laurate, ceteth-20, tetrasodium EDTA, carbomer 940, 
triethanolamine, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, 
styrene/acrylate copolymer, fragrance, FD&C Blue No. 1, and D&C yellow No. 
10, with 50% by weight of a blend of petrolatum, vegetable oil, pure 
coconut oil, olive oil, mineral oil microcrystalline wax, lanolin, and 
vitamin E. 
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a new and improved 
hairdressing gel composition includes a blend of: 11.95-60.00% by weight 
of deionized water, 25.00-40.00% by weight of SD alcohol 40, 0.75-2.25% by 
weight of PVP/VA copolymer, 0.10-0.40% by weight of carrageenan, 
5.00-15.00% by weight of glycerin, 0.10-0.40% by weight of panthenol, 
0.10-0.40% by weight of dimethicone, 0.50-2.00% by weight of methyl 
gluceth-20, 0.50-2.00% by weight of myreth-3 laurate, 0.50-2.00% by weight 
of ceteth-20, 0.10-0.40% by weight of tetrasodium EDTA, 1.00-2.00% by 
weight of carbomer 940, 0.25-1.25% by weight of triethanolamine, 
0.10-0.40% by weight of methylchloroisothiazolinone, 0.10-0.40% by weight 
of methylisothiazolinone, 0.25-1.25% by weight of styrene/acrylate 
copolymer, 1.00-3.00% by weight of petrolalum, 1.00-3.00% by weight of 
vegetable oil, 1.00-3.00% by weight of coconut oil, 1.00-3.00% by weight 
of olive oil, 1.00-3.00% by weight of mineral oil, 0.10-0.75% by weight of 
microcrystalline wax, 0.50-2.00% by weight of lanolin, and 0.05-0.15% by 
weight of vitamin E. 
The above brief description sets forth rather broadly the more important 
features of the present invention in order that the detailed description 
thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the 
present contributions to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of 
course, additional features of the invention that will be described 
hereinafter and which will be for the subject matter of the claims 
appended hereto. 
In this respect, before explaining some preferred embodiments of the 
invention in detail, it is understood that the invention is not limited in 
its application to the details of the construction and to the arrangements 
of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in 
the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being 
practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood, 
that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose 
of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon 
which disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for 
designing other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the 
several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, 
that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions 
insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present 
invention. 
Further, the purpose of the foregoing Abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent 
and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the 
scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar 
with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a 
cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of 
the application. Accordingly, the Abstract is neither intended to define 
the invention or the application, which only is measured by the claims, 
nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any 
way. 
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and 
improved gel hairdressing composition which has all of the advantages of 
the prior art and none of the disadvantages. 
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved 
gel hairdressing composition which may be easily and efficiently 
manufactured and marketed. 
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and 
improved gel hairdressing composition which is of durable and reliable 
construction. 
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and 
improved gel hairdressing composition which is susceptible of a low cost 
of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which 
accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming 
public, thereby making such gel hairdressing composition available to the 
buying public. 
Still yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a new and 
improved gel hairdressing composition which precludes hair from becoming 
stiff. 
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new and 
improved gel hairdressing composition that precludes a flaky build up from 
accumulating. 
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and 
improved gel hairdressing composition which precludes a dulling of the 
hair's natural sheen. 
Even another object of the present invention is to provide a new and 
improved gel hairdressing composition that provides curl control. 
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a new and 
improved gel hairdressing composition which provides good control to 
freshly shampooed hair. 
These together with still other objects of the invention, along with the 
various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed 
out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this 
disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating 
advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should 
be had to the accompanying descriptive matter in which there are explained 
preferred embodiments of the invention. 
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
New and improved gel hairdressing compositions embodying the principles and 
concepts of the present invention will be described. 
In accordance with the invention, there is provided a hairdressing gel 
composition, comprising a blend of: deionized water, SD alcohol 40, PVP/VA 
copolymer, clover blossom extract, bay laurel extract, carrageenan, 
glycerin, panthenol, dimethicone, methyl gluceth-20, myreth-3 laurate, 
ceteth-20, tetrasodium EDTA, carbomer 940, triethanolamine, 
methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, styrene/acrylate 
copolymer, fragrance, FD&C Blue No. 1, D&C yellow No. 10, petrolalum, 
vegetable oil, pure coconut oil, olive oil, mineral oil, microcrystalline 
wax, lanolin, and vitamin E. 
A suitable PVP/VA copolymer is described in the above-mentioned U.S. Pat. 
No. 4,886,660, incorporated herein by reference. 
The deionized water, SD alcohol 40, PVP/VA copolymer, clover blossom 
extract, bay laurel extract, carrageenan, glycerin, panthenol, 
dimethicone, methyl gluceth-20, myreth-3 laurate, ceteth-20, tetrasodium 
EDTA, carbomer 940, triethanolamine, methylchloroisothiazolinone, 
methylisothiazolinone, styrene/acrylate copolymer, fragrance, FD&C Blue 
No. 1, and D&C yellow No. 10 may be obtained from the gel hairdressing 
composition that has been marketed is known a Ban De Terre, manufactured 
by Zotos International, Inc., Darien, Conn. 
The petrolatum, vegetable oil, pure coconut oil, olive oil, mineral oil, 
microcrystalline wax, lanolin, and vitamin E may be obtained from the 
non-gel hairdressing composition known as Coconut Oil by Hairlox.

Example 1 
More specifically, a first exemplary composition made in accordance of the 
invention is made by blending 50% by weight of the Ban De Terre by Zotos 
and 50% by weight of the Coconut Oil by Hairlox. In this way, the Example 
1 contains a blend of deionized water, SD alcohol 40, PVP/VA copolymer, 
clover blossom extract, bay laurel extract, carrageenan, glycerin, 
panthenol, dimethicone, methyl gluceth-20, myreth-3 laurate, ceteth-20, 
tetrasodium EDTA, carbomer 940, triethanolamine, 
methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, styrene/acrylate 
copolymer, fragrance, FD&C Blue No. 1, D&C yellow No. 10, petrolatum, 
vegetable oil, pure coconut oil, olive oil, mineral oil, microcrystalline 
wax, lanolin, and vitamin E. 
Alternatively, a number individual ingredients can be obtained separately 
and blended together. The ingredients can be blended together in a range 
of proportions. For example, the following ingredients can be blended 
together in the respective ranges for each ingredient as indicated: 
11.95-60.00% by weight of deionized water, 25.00-40.00% by weight of SD 
alcohol 40, 0.75-2.25% by weight of PVP/VA copolymer, 0.10-0.40% by weight 
of carrageenan, 5.00-15.00% by weight of glycerin, 0.10-0.40% by weight of 
panthenol, 0.10-0.40% by weight of dimethicone, 0.50-2.00% by weight of 
methyl gluceth-20, 0.50-2.00% by weight of myreth-3 laurate, 0.50-2.00% by 
weight of ceteth-20, 0.10-0.40% by weight of tetrasodium EDTA, 1.00-2.00% 
by weight of carbomer 940, 0.25-1.25% by weight of triethanolamine, 
0.10-0.40% by weight of methylchloroisothiazolinone, 0.10-0.40% by weight 
of methylisothiazolinone, 0.25-1.25% by weight of styrene/acrylate 
copolymer, 1.00-3.00% by weight of petrolatum, 1.00-3.00% by weight of 
vegetable oil, 1.00-3.00% by weight of coconut oil, 1.00-3.00% by weight 
of olive oil, 1.00-3.00% by weight of mineral oil, 0.10-0.75% by weight of 
microcrystalline wax, 0.50-2.00% by weight of lanolin, and 0.05-0.15% by 
weight of vitamin E. 
Example 2 
More specifically, a second exemplary composition made in accordance of the 
invention is made by blending together the following ingredients in the 
amounts specified: 60.00% by weight of deionized water, 25.00% by weight 
of SD alcohol 40, 0.75% by weight of PVP/VA copolymer, 0.10% by weight of 
carrageenan, 5.00% by weight of glycerin, 0.10% by weight of panthenol, 
0.10% by weight of dimethicone, 0.50% by weight of methyl gluceth-20, 
0.50% by weight of myreth-3 laurate, 0.50% by weight of ceteth-20, 0.10% 
by weight of tetrasodium EDTA 1.00% by weight of carbomer 940, 0.25% by 
weight of triethanolamine, 0.10% by weight of methylchloroisothiazolinone, 
0.10% by weight of methylisothiazolinone, 0.25% by weight of 
styrene/acrylate copolymer, 1.00% by weight of petrolatum, 1.00% by weight 
of vegetable oil, 1.00% by weight of coconut oil, 1.00% by weight of olive 
oil, 1.00% by weight of mineral oil, 0.10% by weight of microcrystalline 
wax, 0.50% by weight of lanolin, and 0.05% by weight of vitamin E. 
Example 3 
More specifically, a third exemplary composition made in accordance of the 
invention is made by blending together the following ingredients, 
disclosed in Example 2, in the amounts specified: 11.95 % by weight of 
dionized water, 40.00% by weight of SD alcohol 40, 2.25% by weight of 
PVP/VA copolymer, 0.40% by weight of carrageenan, 15.00% by weight of 
glycerin, 0.40% by weight of panthenol, 0.40% by weight of dimethicone, 
2.00% by weight of methyl gluceth-20, 2.00% by weight of myreth-3 laurate, 
2.00% by weight of ceteth-20, 0.40% by weight of tetrasodium EDTA, 2.00% 
by weight of carbomer 940, 1.25% by weight of triethanolamine, 0.40% by 
weight of methylchloroisothiazolinone, 0.40% by weight of 
methylisothiazolinone, 1.25% by weight of styrene/acrylate copolymer, 
3.00% by weight of petrolatum, 3.00% by weight of vegetable oil, 3.00% by 
weight of coconut oil, 3.00% by weight of olive oil, 3.00% by weight of 
mineral oil, 0.75% by weight of microcrystalline wax, 2.00% by weight of 
lanolin, and 0.15% by weight of vitamin E. 
Example 4 
More specifically, a fourth exemplary composition made in accordance of the 
invention is made by blending together the following ingredients, 
disclosed in Examples 2 and 3, in the amounts specified: 36.00% by weight 
of deionized water, 32.15% by weight of SD alcohol 40, 1.50% by weight of 
PVP/VA copolymer, 0.25% by weight of carrageenan, 10.00% by weight of 
glycerin, 0.25% by weight of panthenol, 0.25% by weight of dimethicone, 
1.00% by weight of methyl gluceth-20, 1.00% by weight of myreth-3 laurate, 
1.00% by weight of ceteth-20, 0.25% by weight of tetrasodium EDTA, 1.50% 
by weight of carbomer 940, 0.75% by weight of triethanolamine, 0.25% by 
weight of methylchloroisothiazolinone, 0.25% by weight of 
methylisothiazolinone, 0.75% by weight of styrene/acrylate copolymer, 
2.00% by weight of petrolatum, 2.00% by weight of vegetable oil, 2.00% by 
weight of coconut oil, 2.00% by weight of olive oil, 2.00% by weight of 
mineral oil, 0.5% by weight of microcrystalline wax, 1.00% by weight of 
lanolin, and 0.10% by weight of vitamin E. 
By using the compositions of the invention, hair is left soft and 
manageable with no flaking or stiffness. To obtain the benefits of the 
compositions of the invention, it is not necessary to include all of the 
ingredients listed in Examples 2-4. More specifically, the following 
ingredients can be left out: carrageenan, panthenol, 
methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, styrene/acrylate 
copolymer, the coloring materials, petrolatum, vegetable oil, olive oil, 
mineral oil, and microcrystalline wax. By leaving out the just-mentioned 
ingredients, the composition of the invention can have the following 
ingredients: water, alcohol, PVP/VA copolymer, glycerin, dimethicone, 
methyl gluceth-20, myreth-3 laurate, ceteth-20, tetrasodium EDTA, carbomer 
940, triethanolamine, coconut oil, lanolin, and vitamin E. 
It is noted that methyl gluceth-20, myreth-3 laurate, and ceteth-20 are 
surfactants. In this respect other surfactants can be substituted for them 
as is well known in the art. It is also not necessary that the 
compositions of the invention contain dimethicone. Therefore, compositions 
of the invention include the following ingredients: water, alcohol, PVP/VA 
copolymer, glycerin, surfactants, tetrasodium EDTA, carbomer 940, 
triethanolamine, coconut oil, lanolin, and vitamin E. 
In selecting the proportions of the ingredients employed, the glycerin, 
lanolin, and any oils should not be added to the point of leaving hair too 
oily, or oily looking. With respect to vitamin E, two 200 microgram 
capsules of vitamin E can be added per three ounce container. The 
fragrance should be in a sufficient amount to be only noticeable when the 
hair is close to a person's face. The composition of the invention should 
have a slightly stronger aroma than that of shampoo. The composition 
should not be so strong as to be received by persons in a room standing at 
a considerable distance from the person wearing the composition. 
The composition of the invention can be packaged in a recyclable plastic 
container. It would have an upside-down look where it would rest, or stand 
on its lid. The gel composition would always be on the top, ready to be 
squeezed out. 
As to the manner of usage and operation of the instant invention, the same 
is apparent from the above disclosure, and accordingly, no further 
discussion relative to the manner of usage and operation need be provided. 
It is apparent from the above that the present invention accomplishes all 
of the objects set forth by providing a new and improved gel hairdressing 
composition that is low in cost, relatively simple in preparation, and 
which may advantageously be used to preclude hair from becoming stiff. 
With the invention, a gel hairdressing composition is provided which 
precludes a flaky build up from accumulating. With the invention, a gel 
hairdressing composition is provided which precludes a dulling of the 
hair's natural sheen. With the invention, a gel hairdressing composition 
is provided which provides cuff control. With the invention, a gel 
hairdressing composition is provided which provides good control to 
freshly shampooed hair. 
With respect to the above description, it should be realized that the 
optimum compositional relationships between the ingredients of the 
invention include variations in amounts which are deemed readily apparent 
and obvious to those skilled in the art, and therefore, all relationships 
equivalent to those described in the specification are intended to be 
encompassed only by the scope of appended claims. 
While the present invention has been fully described above with 
particularity and detail in connection with what is presently deemed to be 
the most practical and preferred embodiments of the invention, it will be 
apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications 
thereof may be made without departing from the principles and concepts set 
forth herein. Hence, the proper scope of the present invention should be 
determined only by the broadest interpretation of the appended claims so 
as to encompass all such modifications and equivalents.