Recommendations for Non-Greasy Rinse-Off Hair Conditioner Spray for Damaged Hair

Recommendations for a Rinse-Off Intensive/Softening Hair Conditioner Spray for Very Long Damaged Hair

For a rinse-off hair conditioner spray specifically for very damaged hair that provides intense conditioning without the greasy feel you experienced with BTAC 90%, CTAC, and Dioleoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate at 2.5%, consider using these alternative ingredients:

• Polyquaterniums: This group of ingredients consists of cationic polymers that condition the hair, providing softness, detangling, and manageability. They often feel lighter than traditional cationic surfactants like BTAC or CTAC.

  • Poly-Conditioner 28 (Polyquaternium-28) is a good option that is water-soluble and provides excellent hair conditioning with minimal build-up. It improves wet and dry combability.
  • Clear-Cond™ (Quaternium-80) is another highly effective option that is readily water-soluble, suitable for clear formulations, and provides superior conditioning performance compared to other water-soluble conditioning agents.

• Silicone Emulsions: Silicones provide slip, shine, and frizz control. Using small particle size silicone emulsions that disperse well in water helps them integrate easily into a spray formula and contribute to a lighter feel.

  • Hair-Cond™ SM (Small Particle Dimethicone Emulsion) is a small particle silicone emulsion that can be instantly mixed with water. It helps make hair soft, reduces tangling, and makes hair easy to comb when dry.

• Hair Repair Proteins: For very damaged hair, incorporating proteins helps to rebuild the damaged hair structure.

  • Hydrolyzed Keratin (Liquid, Deodorized) is a keratin protein that has been hydrolyzed to easily penetrate the hair. It can protect and restore hair condition, making it suitable for hair damaged by dyeing, perming, or bleaching.

Usage Guidelines and Recommended Rates (for Rinse-Off Hair Conditioner Spray Formulas)

You can use these ingredients individually or in combination for enhanced performance. Adjust the usage rates based on your desired level of conditioning and the overall formula:

• Poly-Conditioner 28: Recommended usage rate is 0.1-3%. It provides softness and manageability without greasiness.
• Clear-Cond™: Recommended usage rate is 0.5-4%. It offers high-efficiency hair conditioning.
• Hair-Cond™ SM: Recommended usage rate is 1.5-4% in conditioner formulas to add shine, softness, and prevent hair tangling.
• Hydrolyzed Keratin: Recommended usage rate is 2.0% for hair restoration in rinse-off formulas.

Combining between Polyquaternium or Quaternium-80 with Silicone Emulsion and Hydrolyzed Keratin will help you create an intensive rinse-off spray conditioner for very damaged hair that provides significant conditioning and repair while maintaining a light, non-greasy feel.