US Patent 7838478 Hair detergent compositions

Provided is a hair detergent composition comprising the following components (a), (b), and (c): (a) and anionic surfactant, (b) a carboxylic acid selected from hydroxymonocarboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids, and hydroxydicarboxylic acids, or a salt thereof, and (c) silicone derivative having a group containing both a hydroxyl group and a nitrogen atom as a side chain thereof bonded to a silicon atom. The hair detergent composition provides rich foaming during shampooing and at the same time is capable of giving excellent conditioning effects and luster to the hair.