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Abstract

The instant disclosure is drawn to methods for reducing frizz and increasing smoothness of hair. The methods involve applying a hair treatment composition to hair in need of reduced frizz or increased smoothness, the hair treatment composition comprising: (a) propylene carbonate; and (b) water, wherein the composition is free from alkylene carbonates, cyclic carbonates other than the propylene carbonate, and N-alkyl-2-mercaptoacetamide. After rinsing the hair treatment composition from the hair, the hair is subjected to a heat treatment at a temperature of at least 150° C. The methods result in in hair having improving hair fiber alignment, reduced frizz, and smoothness.

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