Other oily or emollient ingredients such as isopropyl esters, lanolin and petrolatum may be used for their grooming effects. Waxes such as microcrystalline wax, beeswax, paraffin and fatty alcohols will increase viscosity as well as add to the total grooming properties. Hydrophilic surfactants may be used to make brilliantines and pomades water washable. Nonionic surfactants may be used as the waxy components, or they may be added to impart washability to the oil-wax blend. More esthetically pleasing hair dressing and grooming products can be made by emulsifying the oils or oil-wax blends.
Many hair dressing and grooming products are clear emulsions.
Natural or synthetic gums may be added to aqueous products to aid in controlling unruly hair. The gum dries out on the hair leaving a continuous flexible film which holds the hair in place. Continue stirring until cream cools to room temperature. Replace water lost by evaporation. Mill to produce maximum smoothness and stability.